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    It is actually a remake of the 308403 (see...

    It is actually a remake of the 308403 (see https://castbulletassoc.org/blog/article/2017/11/124/the-lyman-pope-308403). So only the rear band actually gets sized with a .310 die. It is meant to be...
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    Recommendations for a .303 Savage?

    What are your recommendations for a cast bullet mould for the .303 Savage? I have checked my bore and found a groove diameter of .309". I have tried the NOE 308-180-FN with questionable results sized...
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    Yeah, they have made some changes to the...

    Yeah, they have made some changes to the composition and to reduce the trans-fat content. Reportedly the modern stuff is not as good for getting perfectly flaky pie crusts as in days gone by, but I...
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    I figured not ... else I would have expected...

    I figured not ... else I would have expected someone to have posted something about it.

    Thanks
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    Crisco

    OK, so Crisco is listed as an ingredient in a number of black powder lube formulae but Crisco made today is not the same composition as the stuff my grandmother used to bake with (that was over 45...
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    According to my Machinery's Handbook, 19th...

    According to my Machinery's Handbook, 19th edition, "When fluting reamers, it is necessary to break up the flutes; that is, to space the cutting edges unevenly around the reamer. The difference in...
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    I'd like to see a photo of that. Don't you end...

    I'd like to see a photo of that.

    Don't you end up with a lot of wax going down that way? And wouldn't it still stick to the bullet base?

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    Man! You either have a lot of kids or REALLY like...

    Man! You either have a lot of kids or REALLY like peanut butter.

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    Is there a downside to using pewter? Will those...

    Is there a downside to using pewter? Will those small amounts of Cu and Sb have significant alloy effects?

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    Haven't tried it yet. It is for a .43 Spanish...

    Haven't tried it yet. It is for a .43 Spanish roller that I have yet to shoot.

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    20 lb. Pb with 0.5 lb. Pewter (ersatz 40:1)

    So I tested a couple of the .43 caliber bullets I cast up last weekend with my Lee lead hardness tester and found about 7.8 BHN (0.080" diameter impression). Sound about right? Lead was flea market...
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    Mostly NOE. ... then the flea market. Sent...

    Mostly NOE. ... then the flea market.

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    .43 Caliber Bullets From Ideal 439186 Mould

    Anyone know the original specs for the Ideal 439186 mould? What diameter and weight is it supposed to drop at and in practice?

    I cast up about 10 pounds of bullets today using a mixture that...
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    I use guvcview on my Linux laptop.

    I use guvcview on my Linux laptop.
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    I have a USB endoscope that I use as a bore...

    I have a USB endoscope that I use as a bore scope. It is powered from computer or phone so no power issue if such is plugged in (I prefer laptop).

    For borescope use it is immensely improved when...
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    Impact Impressions Using Squib Rods

    The recent issue of The Fouling Shot contained a description by C.E. "Ed" Harris of making an impact impression using a Brownell's Squib Rod screwed into a cleaning rod and repeatedly dropped down...
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    Lead Brick Purity

    Are lead bricks (see below) generally made of essentially pure lead? I found this one in the second hand shop. It is very easily scratched by fingernail.
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    Good suggestion. My acetone comes in a can but...

    Good suggestion. My acetone comes in a can but fingernail polish remover is mostly acetone and usually comes in a plastic bottle so ask your wife for a range bottle.

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    It depends upon what you put in your mix and what...

    It depends upon what you put in your mix and what plastic Hoppe's uses. Look for the triangular symbol on the bottle to see what it is and Google "plastics chemical compatibility chart". I use an old...
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    I guess it is a bit of semantics. To me,...

    I guess it is a bit of semantics. To me, "bi-metal" means a plated steel jacket. Some ranges (around here at least) don't allow steel jacketed projectiles.

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    What do you mean by "bi-metal"? Looks like...

    What do you mean by "bi-metal"? Looks like cupro-nickel (which is also attracted to a magnet but contains no steel).

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    I don't see any evidence that the profile of my...

    I don't see any evidence that the profile of my rifle was modified at some point and this IS the sight that Marbles sells for the Savage 99. I guess I am going to have to contact them and see what...
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    Marbles Peep Sight for Savage 1899

    Are they supposed to come like this? Obviously this will dig into the stock if I can even manage to get the screws to start. Did the profile change over the years? If these are meant to be bent to...
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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