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    I get a kick out of the catchy rhythm......

    I get a kick out of the catchy rhythm...
    Duke,ba-da duke,ba-da duke,ba-da duke,ba-da duke,ba-da duke,ba-da duke,ba-da duke,ba-da duke,ba-da duke,ba-da duke,ba-da duke,ba-da duke,ba-da duke,ba-da...
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    Forum: Gas Checks

    Then consider this: If one considered an...

    Then consider this:
    If one considered an aluminum gas check Abrasive...
    And laid awake pondering bore wear...
    Sleep well in knowing they are self cleaning as they slide down the bore.

    That...
  3. Pot turds aand shaped ingots...

    Nice modification.
    If mine gets the drips I usually open and close it rapidly into the stainless steel condiment cup I keep handy to place under it. That has proven to clear the dripping crud...
  4. Alrighty, Not really. I like dual purpose. I...

    Alrighty,

    Not really. I like dual purpose.
    I can get magnum shot locally, and make my.45 ACP bullets, and load up any empty hulls.
    Magnum shot runs 4-6% antimony. Add a taste of tin and roll on....
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Being the rebel I am, I use the butt of a candle...

    Being the rebel I am, I use the butt of a candle and melt a bit of wax on mine when done while it is still hot.
    The wax covers the molds inside and out, it seals it as good as a Mason jar full of...
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    (NOTE: The underlined bold type are links to...

    (NOTE: The underlined bold type are links to information)
    Well, they sell all sorts of spinney tools a Harbor Fright.
    Shucks, they use to have some really interesting combination tools. I remember...
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    Sigh! Yeah, I remember all of those. And the...

    Sigh!
    Yeah, I remember all of those. And the price of the shrunken containers sure have gone up.
    Remember when those 5 gallon buckets were steel?

    I got the fun of carrying a 5 gallon plastic...
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    Memories of the Ol Model 3!

    Looks fine to me, Jim.
    Ahh, memories of the Ol Model 3! It always spit them out at us like that.
    I always said it needed a 55 gallon drum to catch the primers going this way and that.
    Finally, the...
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    In a word... a lathe. Presuming you are talking...

    In a word... a lathe.
    Presuming you are talking about cutting down cases......

    Using a Lee case trimmer, I put the clamp in the chuck and bring the tail stock in with the depth guide and cutter....
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    It's wrecked. You'll have to send it to me to...

    It's wrecked.
    You'll have to send it to me to dispose of it for you.
    Free of charge.... of course.
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Sometimes there is no other way. I have a Lyman...

    Sometimes there is no other way.
    I have a Lyman 170g mold that is just plain long for my chamber. I like the bullet and how it shoots.
    I load it for zero jump, and it is back in the powder room...
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    Well, it is his lead....

    Since it is his lead, he can do what he wants with it.

    I believe I'd tell him to stick it where the sun don't shine.
    Apparently, he doesn't value your business that much.
    Wait till his taxes go...
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    Sticky: Yeah, but doesn't your chili leak through at...

    Yeah, but doesn't your chili leak through at lunchtime?
  14. Warning: No profession Actors Were Used in the...

    Warning: No profession Actors Were Used in the Production of this Film. (Apparently...) http://youtu.be/i-6SOiWE8Hc
    5 minutes in, 7 minutes in, and on, answers your questions.
    The bigger you go the...
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    Jim in Flowery Branch Georgia wanted a bigger...

    Jim in Flowery Branch Georgia wanted a bigger powder reservoir a while back.
    I suggested this:

    http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa382/Sonnypie/3_powder_x.jpg

    Do you suppose static is...
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    Ima, That was from a web search....

    Ima,
    That was from a web search. http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_much_does_a_dime_weigh
    Got there from here:...
  17. This is what SS media can do:...

    This is what SS media can do:
    http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa382/Sonnypie/45%20ACP%20Brass/P3010308.jpg
    http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa382/Sonnypie/45%20ACP%20Brass/P3020309.jpg
    ...
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    Answer: From 1965 to date they weigh 2.27 grams....

    Answer:
    From 1965 to date they weigh 2.27 grams.
    Dimes dated from 1965 to date weigh 2.268 grams. 1964 and older silver dimes weigh 2.5 grams.

    2.27G = 35.031g
    2.268 = 35.001g
    2.500 = 38.581g
    ...
  19. Thread: case cleaning

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    My Lyman 3200 was going. After decades and...

    My Lyman 3200 was going.
    After decades and decades of cleaning brass, the tired motor began thermaling out on temperature.
    So I started shopping. STM was what I decided on.
    I've not looked back....
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    None. How much does a penny weigh? Answer:...

    None.
    How much does a penny weigh?
    Answer:
    Answer
    It depends on the date.

    Indian Head pennies dated 1864 to 1909 weigh 3.11 grams.
    The Lincoln, Wheat Ears Reverse penny weighs 3.11...
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    Gotcha Buddy. Run through the Calibration on...

    Gotcha Buddy.
    Run through the Calibration on Page 3 here.
    It's better than sending your scale out.
    Give it a try or two. ;)

    http://www.rcbs.com/downloads/instructions/RangeMaster750Inst.pdf
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    OH, that is NOT nice. But then, I'm down to...

    OH, that is NOT nice.
    But then, I'm down to 30-06 and .45 ACP.
    I decap before I tumble.
    Once in a while I get two pins side-by-side in a flash hole. (Usually the rifle cases)
    But when they go...
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    I see now... You are measuring the ram with a...

    I see now...
    You are measuring the ram with a press.
    You need to apply some whiskey.
    Then call me in the morning.

    .020" isn't a lot. How much slop is there in the shell holder? :shock: (It's a...
  24. Thread: case cleaning

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    Like anything, it depends. In one hour: ...

    Like anything, it depends.

    In one hour:

    This:
    http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa382/Sonnypie/Stainless%20Tumbling%20Media/P9070029.jpg

    To This:...
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    Are you sure it's the scale and not the...

    Are you sure it's the scale and not the operator?:shock:
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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