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  1. Forum: Leverguns

    Sticky:Poll: I voted for 38/357 even though I don't currently...

    I voted for 38/357 even though I don't currently own one. ...Never should have sold the Marlin carbine.
    But if I could've, I'd vote for the 22LR which I do own.
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    Forum: Leverguns

    Tried some 'hard cast' .379" bullets right after...

    Tried some 'hard cast' .379" bullets right after buying my Cowboy; from some popular commercial maker; I for get which one. Looked ok, didn't cost too much (pre-Obama); but shot poorly. First...
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    Wouldn't you also need a rotary extractor breech...

    Wouldn't you also need a rotary extractor breech block; to pair with the new frame and rotary extractor? Or perhaps you already have one and I missed that part.
  4. Forum: Our Town

    Glad to see success in the industry. Never could...

    Glad to see success in the industry. Never could figure out why they'd locate in NY in the 1st place. Must've been a reason.
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    Nope. An inquiry on the ASSRA Forum might be...

    Nope. An inquiry on the ASSRA Forum might be helpful. Some details of your needs could be useful.
    Good luck.
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    Not much help because a Old Army isn't legal for...

    Not much help because a Old Army isn't legal for deer here...but I used one on groundhogs before I was old enough to buy a cartridge firearm. Worked great. One shot each, dead right there. My...
  7. Shortly after I bought my 625, (the first version...

    Shortly after I bought my 625, (the first version offered); I bobbed-off a spare set of S&W smooth square-butt target grips. They're still on it.
    I have long, thin fingers and small palms.
    First...
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    I don't know if a favorite would be what I Like...

    I don't know if a favorite would be what I Like the most or Shoot the most.
    My CPA 44 1/2 has been shot the most, along with a BSA Int. MKIII.
  9. Tended to use 231 or 700x. Seem to meter very...

    Tended to use 231 or 700x. Seem to meter very slightly better than Red Dot or Unique. I was buying 8lb'ers of each. But accuracy didn't reflect the differences while loading on a Dillon 450b. ...
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    I've had a 7mm rolling block with a worn bore...

    I've had a 7mm rolling block with a worn bore that's been on the project list for years, intended as a 45acp conversion. Thinking was to preserve the full military appearance. Sort of a training...
  11. Forum: Rimfire Area

    I shoot several 10 shot groups with each 22lr...

    I shoot several 10 shot groups with each 22lr ammo choice at 100yds, early in the morning on a day with as little wind as possible to evaluate ammo/rifle grouping. Even though the combination will...
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    jgraham 1 is a straight shooter

    Item was better than expected, even after viewing the photos with the for sale ad. Well packaged so arrived without damage. Via PM, more information, a great offer and suggestion which made me...
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    Forum: Our Town

    I became a life member about 30 years ago. They...

    I became a life member about 30 years ago. They sent me a notice that I could apply the balance of the money I'd spent on a 5 year renewal towards the cost and were running a slight discount...
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    You wouldn't need to take a powder measure to try...

    You wouldn't need to take a powder measure to try breech seating; since it's prohibited at your range.
    You can pre-charge a batch of cases at home, using a wad in the case mouth to avoid spillage....
  15. Thread: Burris scopes

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    I've had good experiences. Very quick...

    I've had good experiences.
    Very quick normally, one was mailed on Mon. and got it back on Fri.! That one the cross hairs were crooked; I bought it that way, didn't notice until it was on the...
  16. Forum: AirGuns

    I don't know about the newer Leupold Rimfire...

    I don't know about the newer Leupold Rimfire scopes; but I used a older basic 1-4x Leupold on a Beeman R-1 .22 for quite awhile without any problems. I'd guess that rifle might be considered to be...
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    What shank size and extractor type do you need to...

    What shank size and extractor type do you need to fit your action with the least work?
  18. That rifle is not a take-down. There's a little...

    That rifle is not a take-down.
    There's a little info in some older single shot books about Wesson cartridges..that wouldn't be much help these days. I'd regard 44-100 as a basic description instead...
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    Most of the 7mm's I've seen had badly worn bores....

    Most of the 7mm's I've seen had badly worn bores. If you were lucky enough to find a nice one, congratulations. If not...the action and wood can serve as the basis for a nice rifle. But putting a...
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    Forum: Leverguns

    Some RCBS dies were made for jacketed bullets...

    Some RCBS dies were made for jacketed bullets only. If your's is that type it might be limited to about .428"-.429" bullets in the seating die. It can be opened up to accept larger dia. bullets;...
  21. Forum: Rimfire Area

    I used to own a 12/15. I drilled & tapped it...

    I used to own a 12/15. I drilled & tapped it (the barrel) for a pair of equal height Weaver bases. Used a older long tube Burris 12x to help with eye relief. Worked fine. No problems zeroing or...
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    Forum: Our Town

    Sorry for your loss. Hopefully you have...

    Sorry for your loss.
    Hopefully you have serial numbers on a slip of paper somewhere like a bank lock box. You could post them, never know where things might turn up. Glad you realize you need...
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    About 30-35 years ago I used it in jacketed...

    About 30-35 years ago I used it in jacketed bullet loads for a 25/06. Read a article by Charles Askins and he was using it for 120gr bullets in that cartridge. Back then it was cheap in price, and...
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    Forum: Leverguns

    My 45/70 and 38/55 Cowboys came with tall Marbles...

    My 45/70 and 38/55 Cowboys came with tall Marbles gold bead front sights. If that's what you have now and just want a lower one, they're readily available.
    I can't see the issue barrel sights well...
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    Forum: Our Town

    I hate UPS. Rather..I Hate my UPS drivers. ...

    I hate UPS. Rather..I Hate my UPS drivers. They've...well, I could go on for hours. UPS sucks here. Extremely poor service and No reason for it.
    But back when my UPS drivers were ex-GI's I had...
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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