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    It looks like the Lyman 454190 which is the same...

    It looks like the Lyman 454190 which is the same as what they now call 452190 I think.
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    There is no magic so my guess is they are...

    There is no magic so my guess is they are overpressure. I won't shoot stuff like that in my guns, several of which aren't strong to begin with.
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    It really would be best if you slugged at least...

    It really would be best if you slugged at least the barrel groove diameter and doing that with the throat would be even better. It is also possible to run into a situation where the neck of the...
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    How do the guns shoot? If it ain't broke, don't...

    How do the guns shoot? If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Let the target tell you if you have a problem.
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    Probably larger throats and I'm not sure about...

    Probably larger throats and I'm not sure about the barrel but even if normal for .455 that is well within normal for .45 Colts and lots of folks have long loaded .454 or larger bullets in .45 Colts...
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    Let me try to answer these. The auto rim has a...

    Let me try to answer these. The auto rim has a rim around .090" as I remember. A normal rimmed case is about .060". So if you use an ACP length .060" rimmed case you now get to roll crimp (so the...
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    One additional point. If the roundball is much...

    One additional point. If the roundball is much oversized a ring of lead gets sheared off when you start the ball at the muzzle (where I usually slug from, but not always) and that doesn't hurt a...
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    I use roundballs. If they are undersized I tap...

    I use roundballs. If they are undersized I tap them with a hammer on concrete to make them at least slightly oversized and then do like BK7saum above. There isn't much resistance to the roundball...
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    Alasgun, I have seen some incredible vegetables...

    Alasgun, I have seen some incredible vegetables out of Alaska gardens on the internet. Is part of the secret the exceptionally long summer days?
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    The only case head I ever blew was using Jeff's...

    The only case head I ever blew was using Jeff's 230 grain Unique load. Got my face sprayed and a few pinpricks of blood, but no other damage. I've never pushed auto pistol loads since (this was...
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    I'm going to plant some seeds, too. Military...

    I'm going to plant some seeds, too. Military bases near me so I don't worry about nukes (it will be a quick end or it won't happen, no point in worrying). I see very little point in gold and...
  12. What makes you think the LBT is oversized? Veral...

    What makes you think the LBT is oversized? Veral Smith of LBT usually made them to throw the diameter the mold says up to maybe .001" larger. Your proposed lead/tin alloys would drop slightly...
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    They probably wanted to sell guns and they have a...

    They probably wanted to sell guns and they have a history of discontinueing .44 Specials ever since they introduced the .44 magnum. It sells better.
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    Elmer could have owned a Bulldog and I have seen...

    Elmer could have owned a Bulldog and I have seen nowhere that he did.
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    Thank you. That was great.
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    I too think what ABJ suggests will work fine if...

    I too think what ABJ suggests will work fine if you don't want to waste ammo. Apparently how much shooting a gun needs to settle down after a lube change varies from firearm to firearm. If I were...
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    Wouldn't these also have the sights regulated for...

    Wouldn't these also have the sights regulated for 250 grain factory loads? It seems to me the light bullet approach might cause problems.
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    Swamp, What was the book and who wrote it? You...

    Swamp, What was the book and who wrote it? You know he did say in the movie it was his own load, but then he left his brass behind for Ol' Segundo to find. Hollywood!
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    Your math is way off. You list the difference as...

    Your math is way off. You list the difference as about 1/20th of one percent. You also first say increase of diameter and then say "greater area". There is a formula for the area of a circle and I...
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    Balloon head cases upped the capacity of his .44...

    Balloon head cases upped the capacity of his .44 Special brass.
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    Listen to Huntnman. I also think the mold isn't...

    Listen to Huntnman. I also think the mold isn't mating properly. It might be handle fit. I've had the mold not close perfectly if there was no play left in the handle fit. Push the blocks...
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    If it isn't a Finn Mosin your sizer dies are too...

    If it isn't a Finn Mosin your sizer dies are too small.
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    I agree with this %100. All these calls to use a...

    I agree with this %100. All these calls to use a professional have me thinking, "You're about to be skinned if you do that." If you do use a professional hire a fee only planner who doesn't sell...
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    Most initial public offerings (IPOs) are losers,...

    Most initial public offerings (IPOs) are losers, especially in recent years. Would you have held Apple through all the ups and downs? That is the other side of it. Don't in and out the market. ...
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    Elmer had long since moved to double actions in...

    Elmer had long since moved to double actions in his later years, and to the .44 magnum when it became available, which he got to tell everyone was his doing. Stainless was around when he was still...
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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