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    I use a Lyman lubesizer. There are a few tricks...

    I use a Lyman lubesizer. There are a few tricks to seating PB gas checks, and I can usually get good them the seat well. The thing is that I can do about 250 plain based bullets in about 45 minutes....
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    I use a Lee 158-grain cowboy bullet sized to...

    I use a Lee 158-grain cowboy bullet sized to 0.359, and an alloy of 8% antimony and 2% tin. There are a variety of powders that work well for me. I am currently using 6.1-grains of IMR-7526....
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    Forum: Gas Checks

    Forest r, Very intriguing! Have you ever used...

    Forest r,

    Very intriguing! Have you ever used PCd bullets in a carbine?

    --Jeff
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    Forum: Gas Checks

    I'm not a cowboy action shooter, I just like the...

    I'm not a cowboy action shooter, I just like the bullet. It feeds really well in both my lever action and bolt-action rifles.
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    The best sharpener I've found is the one made by...

    The best sharpener I've found is the one made by Spyderco.
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    Forum: Gas Checks

    Question About Applying Gas Checks

    I've been using the excellent Pat Marlin tool to create plain base gas checks for my 357 magnum Lee cowboy bullets. I usually shoot about 200+ rounds through my rifle each time I go to the range, and...
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    +1, liability being what it is.

    +1, liability being what it is.
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    Forum: Leverguns

    I use a Lee 358158 cowboy bullet sized to 0.359...

    I use a Lee 358158 cowboy bullet sized to 0.359 loaded with 6.2 grains of Universal. I use an 8% SB and 2.5% SN alloy. Velocity will clock around 1,260 fps. This will shoot sub-4-inch MOA at 100...
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    Your answers are very helpful. I don't mind...

    Your answers are very helpful. I don't mind having to re-zero for minor variations (say 1/2 mil or so) due to dismounting and remounting, but wouldn't want to have to completely re-sight the scope.
    ...
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    Questions About Ruger M-77 Scope Rings

    I've got a quick question about the scope rings for my Ruger M-77/357. It looks like the design of the rings should allow for dismounting and remounting of the scope from the rifle without requiring...
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    I'm from Milwaukee and have been following the...

    I'm from Milwaukee and have been following the Badger Guns saga for several years. They've been in and out of trouble (regulatory, criminal and civil), since Milwaukee PD identified them as a source...
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    I'd either pick my S&W Model 14-2 or my S&W Model...

    I'd either pick my S&W Model 14-2 or my S&W Model 10-8 with a 4-inch bull barrel.
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    John, For 38-Special I use 3.3 grains of 700x,...

    John,

    For 38-Special I use 3.3 grains of 700x, regular primers and a Lee RNFP 158 Grain bullet with 4.0% antimony and 2.0% lead (bhn of 11) with a diameter of 0.358. I've alternatively used 4.0...
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    I currently use 700X for my 38-special loads. I...

    I currently use 700X for my 38-special loads. I haven't experienced metering problems in my RCBS Uniflow measure. I've found it to be a good powder, especially in my M-36 snubnose revolver. Recoil is...
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    Forum: Leverguns

    I had the opportunity to handle a 357 Henry the...

    I had the opportunity to handle a 357 Henry the other day. I was really impressed by the quality and the smoothness of the action. I shoot a Marlin 1894C, which I've done a lot of work on to improve...
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    Ruger Model 77/357 Feedback

    I'm seriously considering purchasing a Ruger Model 77-357 bolt action rifle for scope mounted target shooting. I'd like to get feedback from anyone who shoots this rifle on its good and bad...
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    +1 on the NAH Mini-Mag. If that's not enough I...

    +1 on the NAH Mini-Mag. If that's not enough I carry a S&W Model 36.
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    Thanks! That helps.

    Thanks! That helps.
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    What got me thinking about this was that I was...

    What got me thinking about this was that I was routinely using regular small pistol primers in my 357 loads using Universal or SR-7625 powder and cast 158-grain bullets. When the supply of primers...
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    Question About the Need for Magnum Primers in Leverguns

    I shoot a Marlin 1894C carbine with 357 magnum cartridges. Does anyone use regular primers for their levergun cartridges? It seems to me that since a carbine has a much longer barrel than a pistol, a...
  21. +1 for the Tyler T grip. I carry a Model 36 2"...

    +1 for the Tyler T grip. I carry a Model 36 2" usually in a pocket holster. I find it accurate and easy to carry. I don't know if the 3" barrel would limit your method of carry. I think it really...
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    I once had this problem with 38-specials in my...

    I once had this problem with 38-specials in my Model-14. The root cause was using too much force when operating the lever on my progressive press. After that I learned to work a little more slowly,...
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    Good information. I'm up around 6,000 rounds...

    Good information. I'm up around 6,000 rounds through mine, and since the 357 1894Cs are hard to replace, I was concerned about maybe needing to restrict my shooting. Based on the above, it doesn't...
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    How Many CB Rounds Do You Have Through Your 1894C?

    I'm curious what I might expect for barrel life on cast bullets.
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    +1 for the Diamond D Chest Holster.

    +1 for the Diamond D Chest Holster.
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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