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    We TIG welded a 223 extractor that was broken, in...

    We TIG welded a 223 extractor that was broken, in order to get a a handi-rifle working.
    No one had a new one, in stock, so we didnt have may options.
    The owner had been shooting some kind of...
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    Never spent a lot of time with either of my Jap...

    Never spent a lot of time with either of my Jap rifles. The 7.7 showed good accuracy at 50 yards with the NOE 316-299 bullet, and around 12 grains of Unique. I never got around to shooting it any...
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    Airone, Congrats on your project, and as far...

    Airone,

    Congrats on your project, and as far as candidates for shooting cast lead goes, you have chosen wisely with the K31.
    Sorry to hear of your limitations on powder selections in your...
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    Not to discourage you but casting, a smaller...

    Not to discourage you but casting, a smaller sized bullet, and sizing with out bending or distorting the bullet, is not a real easy task.
    The length of the Lee Cruise missile mold will complicate...
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    Proper clean up afterwards is the only thing that...

    Proper clean up afterwards is the only thing that is really important. Caution the buyer, write a few cleaning instructions on the boxes, or what ever you are comfortable with.
    I dont mind...
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    Agreed. The 7.65 x 53 is a great cartridge, and...

    Agreed. The 7.65 x 53 is a great cartridge, and underappreciated by most shooters.
    I have a couple of other Argentine Mausers as well. A full length 1891 and a full length 1909, that I shoot...
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    Hello everyone, Its been a busy week end,...

    Hello everyone,

    Its been a busy week end, with a graduation party claiming a lot of my time, so I am just now getting time to read all of your posts.
    I believe that I may have opened a can of...
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    1891 Mauser re-barrel

    Hello everyone,

    I have a quick question. I have an 1891 Mauser that was sporterized some years ago. (Not by me)
    I like this gun for some reason, and enjoy shooting it, with cast lead. The...
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    The RCBS 30 165 works pretty well for me. When I...

    The RCBS 30 165 works pretty well for me. When I bought my mold, I was hoping that the nose would cast a little smaller, as my rifle has a really tight throat, but its a little larger.
    That said,...
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    Still working on the perfect load for my 2 groove...

    Still working on the perfect load for my 2 groove Remington.
    I really like the rifle, and so far 16- 17 grains of 2400, and the RCBS 30-165 shoots pretty well.
    My groups are 2 - 3 inches at 100...
  11. Would love to have a swede, but have never bought...

    Would love to have a swede, but have never bought one. I have dies, and keep telling myself one of these days.
    Great write up, and I will draw my brother's attention to it, as he shoots cast in...
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    I always liked Winchester the best. Now days...

    I always liked Winchester the best.
    Now days I shoot what I can find, and try to find a bargain where I can.
  13. No body that I ever knew ever had much love, or...

    No body that I ever knew ever had much love, or got much accuracy out of these guns.
    Probably the gain twist?
    I have a buddy who says he can hit a barn with is, as long as he is inside and...
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    Lots of red flags here, before the kaboom. I...

    Lots of red flags here, before the kaboom. I just dont get it.... Shaking my head....
    Why would anyone spend what a fine gun like this costs, and shoot cheap, junk, unknown ammo from a foreign...
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    I think you will enjoy playing with your rifle,...

    I think you will enjoy playing with your rifle, with cast lead.
    These are sturdy, well made rifles, and have their own uniqueness in a collection, but I dont believe accuracy in a hallmark for...
  16. Never used T G in anything, so I cant speak to...

    Never used T G in anything, so I cant speak to what its capable of doing.

    I have burned a lot of 4227 and hope that stays around for some time to come.
    It worked good in my 44 mags, and 357,...
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    There has been some great advice given so far,...

    There has been some great advice given so far, but I will throw in my thoughts.
    If you are new to military rifles, and it sounds like you are, I would start simple and work from there.

    An a 8mm...
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    Forum: Leverguns

    You are going to end up with an ulcer, and life...

    You are going to end up with an ulcer, and life is too short.
    Enjoy a fine rifle the way it is, and be happy with it.
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    Usually I avoid cheap guns, cheap tools, and...

    Usually I avoid cheap guns, cheap tools, and cheap whisky. I the case of the rough rider, I have mixed feelings.
    My cousin has shot the heck out of the one he has, and had no problems. It was...
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    Very nice work on the old Marlin. They dont...

    Very nice work on the old Marlin. They dont make them anymore, and I am happy to see it back in its original glory.

    Remember to do your sanding with the butt plate and grip cap on the stock, so...
  21. Probably not related, but I will toss this into...

    Probably not related, but I will toss this into the list of causes.

    Long ago when I was a kid, my Dad had just started reloading. He was new to reloading, and had started out with a 222...
  22. Thanks for sharing with us. Sounds like your...

    Thanks for sharing with us. Sounds like your rifles are in better than average condition, and should be fun to play with.
    As you probably know the 6.5 will take some work to get it to shoot...
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    Is that thing as short as it looks? If so, I...

    Is that thing as short as it looks? If so, I bet that would be a hand full...

    Good luck taming that beast down. :)
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    Better powders around than Blue Dot. It is...

    Better powders around than Blue Dot. It is touchy stuff, and I dont get why its that way.
    New manuals dont show Blue dot for the 44 mag, not sure about the LC, but they are pretty close to the...
  25. Bore sizes vary widely in Jap rifles, and throats...

    Bore sizes vary widely in Jap rifles, and throats are large. Measure a fired case to get and idea, and size up a thousandth from there.
    I would go with the 316 299, as bigger wont hurt and too...
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Abbreviations used in Reloading

BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
PSP Pointed Soft Point Spz Spitzer Point SBT Spitzer Boat Tail
LRN Lead Round Nose LWC Lead Wad Cutter LSWC Lead Semi Wad Cutter
GC Gas Check