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    You can have a pressure spike and have stove...

    You can have a pressure spike and have stove pipes. That pressure spike or plateau ideally needs to last long enough to work the slide, let alone fire form and expand the case completely.

    If the...
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    Well, I got my answer. Despite the action closing...

    Well, I got my answer. Despite the action closing with some resistance, the rounds shot fine with no pressure signs on the primer or case. These rounds were actually quite consistent at 100 yards and...
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    Yeah, it really does but it's the camera angle. ...

    Yeah, it really does but it's the camera angle.



    Yes, this is 7mm-08. Lyman 4th edition specifies a load range between 11.5 and 16gr of Unique with similar bullets. I was going to do a workup...
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    Seating Depth and Engraving on 7mm

    I just got some 145-SILH from Montana Bullet Works and loaded got a few rounds loaded for the Encore Pistol in 7mm-08. I am getting an interesting problem though: I've seated the bullets as deep as I...
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    I happened to pick up the current 285-130-R...

    I happened to pick up the current 285-130-R recently and I've heard good things about it so I'll give it a try once the weather warms up a bit.



    That sounds like a great setup and mine might...
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    I just picked up a few bullets of that design and...

    I just picked up a few bullets of that design and was thinking of that mold. Is there a good place to get some data on that bullet?
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    7mm Mold Recommendation

    I'm looking to bring my 15" 7mm-08 barrel back out again for my T/C Encore and want to get a little bit into Silhouette.

    The barrel is a stainless Rochester built with a 1:9 twist.

    I'm looking...
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    Also, another question: do you get a lot of...

    Also, another question: do you get a lot of blow-by through the chamber with these kinds of loads.
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    How do these bullets hold up in longer range (up...

    How do these bullets hold up in longer range (up to 400 yards?)
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    I don't remember the charges but I found some...

    I don't remember the charges but I found some loads from the Lyman manual using Unique and IMR3031. I've used both loads and they were quite accurate in my 700 SPS Varmint .308. Alloy was straight...
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    45 Colt in a 24" Barrel

    I bought a 45LC Encore Barrel from a fellow and am planning on plinking using jacketed and my own cast. Due to barrel length however, I am concerned with having enough lube before leading occurs in...
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    +1 on this. The shank is the easiest way to tell....

    +1 on this. The shank is the easiest way to tell. If the seller is too lazy, that's too bad.

    shoe
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    This already sounds like a fun package. I wonder...

    This already sounds like a fun package. I wonder what it would be like with either a scope or ladder sight to take out to 400 yards even. The cartridge wasn't built for it but it's still fun to push...
  14. I've had great experiences in MLs and .45-70 with...

    I've had great experiences in MLs and .45-70 with BH209. I don't see much need to use anything else really due to the cleaning inconvenience mostly. This is why I want to run a smokeless barrel so I...
  15. That gives me a nice variety of choices! What...

    That gives me a nice variety of choices!

    What kind of velocities are you guys/gals pushing these to? What kind of accuracy?

    shoe
  16. Molds for .45cal sabot, .400 cal projectile.

    I'm looking for an existing bullet mold that drops a bullet that can easily be sized to .399-.400 and has healthy length to it. I am planning to use it in a 1:20 or 1:28 twist inline muzzleloader....
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    I have looked on Arrowhead's website and asked...

    I have looked on Arrowhead's website and asked him a few questions. Luke was very helpful on the information but I am not sure if I can justify spending at least $1200 on a barrel, primer adapter,...
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    Smokeless Muzzleloader/Conversion

    I used to own a Savage 10ML-II and loved it. I sold it awhile back to pay for school. I've now been on a kick lately for a Smokeless barrel for my Encore. Does anyone have any recommendations on...
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    A safe duplex load should not create a compound...

    A safe duplex load should not create a compound pressure curve. The kicker should simply increase the rate of heat transfer and the duration of exposure to the main charge.
    Ideally, one should use...
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    Tried the following: Winchester: Very consistent...

    Tried the following:
    Winchester: Very consistent
    R-P: VERY consistent
    Hornady: Short but very robust and consistent even under abuse.
    Starline: yet to try but excited to try based on what a few...
  21. My response may be a little late but yeah, I...

    My response may be a little late but yeah, I haven't noticed any issues with the kicker charge being displaced by the main charge. I used H50BMG which is a stick powder with very large, dense...
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    Right, I should have put those there. I'm...

    Right, I should have put those there. I'm perfectly fine with an MOA-capable rifle. I know that my Buffalo Classic is on its way there with some more load development so if I keep my SD down to 5fps,...
  23. Forum: Boolit Lube !

    I bought some coated 405 .459 Missouri Bullets...

    I bought some coated 405 .459 Missouri Bullets which measured at .460. They had decent accuracy but I decided to try pan lubing them and saw an unusual improvement...

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    No question or lube...
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    Definitely undersized. I ran undersized bullets...

    Definitely undersized. I ran undersized bullets through my .45-70 (.458-.459) with light loads and got horrific leading at the muzzle and throat. I run .460-462 through the gun and little to no...
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    I have tried 5744 numerous times and mostly get...

    I have tried 5744 numerous times and mostly get unburnt kernels and leading. Perhaps I need to do more development with it to get it work. IMR3031 gives me the same problems Previous experience has...
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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