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    I wonder if the bolt was matching? If a mismatch,...

    I wonder if the bolt was matching? If a mismatch, excessive headspace and uneven lug bearing could exacerbate the condition giving rise to the kaboom. The one sheared bolt lug could be an indicator. ...
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    How about some heart attack on a plate? AKA...

    How about some heart attack on a plate? AKA Poutine. Fries and cheese curds smothered in gravy.
    You can almost hear your arteries plugging up...
  3. I did the four day defensive handgun course at...

    I did the four day defensive handgun course at Front Sight 2 years ago. Brought my own Norinco 1911. Should have seen the red tape for that to happen. BATFE was awesome to deal with. My daughter went...
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    Yup. Phoned them for a primer catcher for a...

    Yup. Phoned them for a primer catcher for a rockchucker. Shipped it to me in Canada for free.
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    Forum: Our Town

    These guys have some pretty good prices on...

    These guys have some pretty good prices on Chinese tooling. I'm not affiliated with them, just a (repeat) customer.
    cdcotools.com
  6. Thread: 45-70 deer

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    There is some truth to this. Here in Northern...

    There is some truth to this. Here in Northern Ontario, Canada, several hunting areas have polluted river beds from years of pulp mill effluent. Moose harvested from these areas have elevated levels...
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    Forum: Our Town

    As alstep mentioned, safety first. When I work on...

    As alstep mentioned, safety first. When I work on a lathe, it's no sleeves and no jewelry (rings, watch). (particularly open-belt machines like ours)
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    Here's a pic of my other lathe: ...

    Here's a pic of my other lathe:

    http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r619/rikjason/SANY0051_zps6e6e94e0.jpg

    It's a Canadian made Moody 11X48, made in 1945. It has an interesting provinence....
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    Here's my southie......

    Here's my southie...
    http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r619/rikjason/SANY0049_zps1a991059.jpg

    Born in 1947, she's older than me.

    I recommend dumpster diving at your local garage. When...
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    Bwaaaahhhahahahah. sorry...

    Bwaaaahhhahahahah. sorry...
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    I also had a pound given to me. I worked up to...

    I also had a pound given to me. I worked up to 4.9gr/38spl/158gr cast (as a non+P load)after looking at all the load data I could find(YMMV). Shoots like a mild load of unique. Chronos about 80fps...
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    I've been shooting airguns lately. Shotgun shells...

    I've been shooting airguns lately. Shotgun shells at 25 meters lined up like 5-pin bowling is fun. Hit the shells on the side to make them spin. Keep score like bowling.
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Ed's red is by far the best stuff I have ever...

    Ed's red is by far the best stuff I have ever used. Particularly with cast. Gave samples to my friends, now they all use it.
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    Does your wife have a sister?

    Does your wife have a sister?
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    Try these folks for chinese tooling ...

    Try these folks for chinese tooling

    cdcotools.com
    wttool.com

    I tried a 5" 3 jaw chuck from cdco. After careful fitting to a new backing plate, it runs at .0015" tir on my southbend 9a. It is...
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    Forum: AirGuns

    Break in time is for the piston/compression tube...

    Break in time is for the piston/compression tube assembly. The barrel only needs to be cleaned. As assembly lubes burn off in a new gun, they leave residue in the barrel that must be cleaned to...
  17. Forum: Rimfire Area

    I have the same rifle. Excellent shooter. Not...

    I have the same rifle. Excellent shooter. Not finiky about ammo either. Hang on to the magazine. The mags sell for about $50++ since no other gun used the same magazine.I believe it was the last...
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    I have been making muzzle brakes for over 20...

    I have been making muzzle brakes for over 20 years. The more overbore the cartridge, the more effective, and louder the brake. The 300 Weatherby mentioned above is a good example of a very overbore...
  19. Thread: Oh Canada

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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    This is not true. Remove the word "AMMO" from...

    This is not true. Remove the word "AMMO" from the above quote in caps and the statement is correct. Leave your pistols at home. No restrictions on owning pistol ammo up here.
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I live on a small spring fed lake on the top of a...

    I live on a small spring fed lake on the top of a small mountain range in Northern Canada. My neighbours and I don't even bother to lock our doors. Yes, people still live like this. My home...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Home defense at my place is comprised of an...

    Home defense at my place is comprised of an ultra-viscious chihuahua. 8 pounds of imported peckerhead. Somebody makes a noise anywhere near our house, he starts barking. Advance warning so I can...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I make it without the acetone (I shoot very...

    I make it without the acetone (I shoot very little shotgun). It's not nearly so toxic without the acetone/MEK.
    I use equal parts of kerosene(NOT the odourless), Varsol(oil based paint thinner), and...
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    Forum: Boolit Lube !

    I have ordered from these folks a few times. ...

    I have ordered from these folks a few times. Excellent service and first rate products. Good prices on Lee stuff too. No, I don't work for these guys; just a happy customer.
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    I have to agree. I have been a caster for 40+...

    I have to agree. I have been a caster for 40+ years and thought I knew a lot about it... until I found this place! I am in awe of the knowledge base and intelligence of the folks on this site. I...
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    I have shot gc boolits through braked rifles in...

    I have shot gc boolits through braked rifles in .30 to .458 calibre. As kisky says, the boolit never touches the brake, so fire away and have fun.

    I find the nice round lube cloud produced by the...
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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