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    You got that right! I despise the new version.

    You got that right! I despise the new version.
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    Forum: Shot Guns

    I’ve used several different cartridges to prune...

    I’ve used several different cartridges to prune trees through the years.
    Best I’ve found is/was my Winchester M94 “Legacy” in .45Colt.
    I use the Lee .452” 255gr RFN over 8.2gr of Universal. It’s...
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    If you’re getting misfires and primer set back,...

    If you’re getting misfires and primer set back, you’re way, way over sizing the cases.
    I size my .35’s, just enough to allow easy chambering.
    Some dies will set the shoulder back too far, and the...
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    Forum: Our Town

    I first was introduced to him through an article...

    I first was introduced to him through an article printed in Boys Life magazine. I soon graduated to the monthly articles in Outdoor Life. I’ve read The Rifle book, and followed him till he passed....
  5. I haven’t really been able to further explore the...

    I haven’t really been able to further explore the .30SC.
    I Will say that SRP’s made a LOT of difference in primer extrusion and swipe. That’s my primary criteria as I lost the Semi Auto 1500 at the...
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    I doubt it’s ruined. Soak it in some motor oil...

    I doubt it’s ruined. Soak it in some motor oil then use a bronze brush to work down the rust
    I’ve used ink pen/typing erasers to gently clean and burnish the insides of the cavities. Be gentle and...
  7. Forum: Leverguns

    Microgroove barrels require casting and sizing at...

    Microgroove barrels require casting and sizing at a larger diameter. I’d start at .431.
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    Forum: Leverguns

    I’ve used the Lee .309” RNGC sized to .311” with...

    I’ve used the Lee .309” RNGC sized to .311” with NRA 50/50lube and Hornady Gas Check over 30gr of RL15 for 2,200fps from a Marlin 20” microgroove barrel. Shot 2” at 100yds. I’ve got the 113gr RFN-GC,...
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    I saw a good work up on the reverse 148 HBWC. ...

    I saw a good work up on the reverse 148 HBWC.
    Conclusion was that 3.3gr of Bullseye or 3.5gr of #231/HP38 was MAX.
    At 3.3gr Bullseye, expansion was assured without blowing off the base. However,...
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    I have several .32S&W-L revolvers to feed. Two...

    I have several .32S&W-L revolvers to feed. Two are early 1900’s S&W hand ejectors .

    My biggest concern is that they hit poa/poi. A Lee 100gr 2R @ .314” over 2.0gr of Bullseye gets closest to...
  11. Forum: Leverguns

    Use either Remington Bore cleaner, or JB bore...

    Use either Remington Bore cleaner, or JB bore paste.
    Wrap a patch around a bore brush and apply paste to patch.
    Use a bore guide if you have one to protect the muzzle crown.
    This will quickly...
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    Long before Brian’s article I started using it to...

    Long before Brian’s article I started using it to load various shot shell loads. I finally got around to using it for 9mm cast bullet loads. I shot a couple of PPC semiautomatic National records...
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    I use handgun brass to load “.410 Shorts” for...

    I use handgun brass to load “.410 Shorts” for my.410’s.
    A .44mag or .45Colt that hasn’t seen a “Ruger only” load using 5gr of Bullseye and 7/16” card wads load a splendid 0.4oz load. Runs about...
  14. Forum: Cast Boolits

    Check your sized diameter and brand (head stamp)...

    Check your sized diameter and brand (head stamp) of brass.
    Looks like not enough clearance in the chamber.
    Try sizing smaller and seating slightly deeper.
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Mine is a mis-labeled .309-180 RNGC. It was a...

    Mine is a mis-labeled .309-180 RNGC. It was a large disappointment.
    I just “Beagled” my .309-200gr RNGC. It throws to .315” and shoots splendid in my #4mk1 and ‘43
    Izvesk Mosin Nagant @ .314”.
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    Never used a gun to subdue a fish, but have used...

    Never used a gun to subdue a fish, but have used a .357mag to subdue an alligator.
    This thread reminded me I need to apply for my gator permit this month.

    I’ve had walleye, cod, flounder (north...
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    I’ve used an ancient Lyman 22415 mold. 5-digits....

    I’ve used an ancient Lyman 22415 mold. 5-digits. It was new old stock when I bought it in the mid’90’s. I size .225” using w/w with added 95/5 leadfree solder.

    I started out with no gas checks or...
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    I get similar performance from my Lyman mold. I’m...

    I get similar performance from my Lyman mold. I’m shooting them from a Savage M220.
    I don’t see a statistical difference in the groups. If you were to shoot 5- 5shot groups with each hull, your...
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    I’ve had much better luck with flat nose in the...

    I’ve had much better luck with flat nose in the .30/30 and .30/06 on game.
    At the cost of a Lee mold, you can’t go wrong. 150gr FNGC in .30/30 (@158gr) and 170gr FN in .30/06 (@180gr as-cast).
    ...
  20. Interarms imported those rifles in the mid to...

    Interarms imported those rifles in the mid to late ‘70’s. I always wanted one but never could find one when I could afford one. They were imported from Yugoslavia, and were made by Zastava.

    Only...
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    I’ve been working with an assortment of...

    I’ve been working with an assortment of projectiles and wad combos.
    Currently the best candidate is the Lee .578” REAL muzzle loader bullet for a .58cal m/l.

    Using 28ga spacer wads in a Clay...
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    https://www.trackofthewolf.com/Categories/PartDeta...

    https://www.trackofthewolf.com/Categories/PartDetail.aspx/1202/3/LEE-310-6C

    TOTW exclusive. I’ll wait and see if Lee does make a .31” gang mold.
    $61.95 is a tad steep. No more than I cast/load…
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    I didn’t know they had a 6-cav .31” mold! I’ll...

    I didn’t know they had a 6-cav .31” mold!
    I’ll have to check it out!
    I’ve been using a .31” 2-cav for about 30yrs!

    It loads GREAT 20ga loads!
    I use a 1oz wad, 17gr of LongShot, cheap hulls...
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    I heartily recommend RMR bullets. rmrbullets.com...

    I heartily recommend RMR bullets. rmrbullets.com Jakes prices include shipping and quality is unsurpassed.
    Eley USA is using his bullets for loading their factory ammo. His prices for jacketed are...
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    It’s the bullets! You should have gotten the...

    It’s the bullets!

    You should have gotten the 120gr TC (not tumble lube).
    I saw this first I the ‘90’s with the 180gr .40 TL SWC.
    Also, the 125gr RN TL does same thing.

    Only solution is 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