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    Thanks these did cycle my mini-14 rifle just fine...

    Thanks these did cycle my mini-14 rifle just fine guess I'm trying to get an idea of a max fps since I'm not really going by any published data since I can't find anything for 80gr cast.

    I need to...
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    What would be a good velocity to shoot for with...

    What would be a good velocity to shoot for with an 80gr cast bullet? What velocity did you guys have luck with?

    I tested 18gr of IMR-4198 and got 1796fps I don't really have any load data to go...
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    Powder for 223 cast in an AR15?

    Looking into what powders I can use for heavier 75-80gr GC cast bullets that will cycle an AR15.
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    Alright looks like I need to try a different...

    Alright looks like I need to try a different powder thanks guys I was trying to find another use for the IMR-4350 since I got an 8lb keg of it. But I'll just keep using it for the Mosin I had good...
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    I wonder if that could be due to a worn recoil...

    I wonder if that could be due to a worn recoil spring or maybe it needs a different gas plug
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    Excessive smoke in M1 Grand shooting cast

    I tested out some 190gr cast bullets for my M1 Garand yesterday and they shot pretty well with 36gr of IMR-4350 but the smoke was pretty bad. It was actually almost musket level where I could no...
  7. How do you come up with loads there is no data for?

    I've been reloading rifle/pistol ammo for about 10 years now but shot shell reloading is so confusing to me. How do you guys know what to use for things like round ball, russian slugs, buck n ball...
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    I have a mold on the way from Russia for my...

    I have a mold on the way from Russia for my Savage 220 rifled slug gun.

    I have a good amount of HS-6 powder to use so if anyone has some data on that with this slug that would be awesome.
  9. I made some test loads 6rnds of 36,38,40, & 42gr...

    I made some test loads 6rnds of 36,38,40, & 42gr I'll see what shoots best.
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    I'm looking to make that same load for my Savage...

    I'm looking to make that same load for my Savage 320 I'm getting ready to order that Russian mold.

    Are you using a screw to attach it to the wad?

    How much do those slugs weigh?
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    I just got a Savage 220 looking for more slug...

    I just got a Savage 220 looking for more slug load ideas.
  12. 7.62x54r with IMR 4350? Recommended bullet?

    I have an 8lb jug of this powder with about 7-1/2 lbs left from when I had a 7mm mag. I no longer have any use for it but I would like to start loading some powder coated gas checked bullets for my...
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    Has anyone slugged the bore on one of these...

    Has anyone slugged the bore on one of these rifles?

    I emailed Henry and they replied "Our .45-70 bbl drawings call for a .450(+2/-0) bore diameter."
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    This is for a smoothbore 590 Shockwave in...

    This is for a smoothbore 590 Shockwave in 20-Gauge 14" barrel no chokes I'm using a .570 Hornady round ball you can see where the flat spot is on the ball this is from the roll crimper, I tried one...
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    It's in a wad but I trim the petals to about...

    It's in a wad but I trim the petals to about halfway on the ball since I dont think I want to roll crimp the wad. It just rattles when you shake it up and down not much sideways movement.
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    Round ball loose in hull

    I made a few 20ga single round ball loads but the crimp tool hits the ball before going any further down. So I'm thinking of using an over card to get a good roll crimp and keep pressure on the ball...
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    Thats perfect more than enough range for a smooth...

    Thats perfect more than enough range for a smooth bore 20ga shockwave. Did you empty the shot from a birdshot shell or was this reloaded from an empty?
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    20ga slugs from birdshot loads?

    I've heard of people doing this for 12ga but I can't seem to find any info for 20ga anyone have any ideas on making cheap slugs for 20ga?
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    Recommended load for Brass framed lever gun in .45 LC?

    Looking for some advice on what bullet to use for a Uberti brass framed Winchester 1866 musket replica with a 30" barrel.

    What bullet weight and diameter is recommended? (I was thinking about...
  20. Cleaning a brass framed Yellow boy after firing BP

    Hi everyone I wanted to know what is a safe way to clean the brass receiver after firing Black power loads.

    Is Pure Balistol ok or should it be mixed with water?
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    .50 cal sizer die?

    It seems Lee used to make one but its discontinued now. Any other options?
  22. Thanks for the replies guys. I'm checking...

    Thanks for the replies guys.

    I'm checking midway for bullet moulds just wondering what diameter bullets are best for this? There seem to be .50 cal moulds but several different diameters.
  23. CVA Tracker carbine .50 cal percussion muzzleloader

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    I got one of these coming in and wanted to see if you guys can help me out with some load ideas. I am only familiar with...
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    This.

    This.
  25. Thread: Ballistol

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    It has really made cleaning my BP guns a lot...

    It has really made cleaning my BP guns a lot faster.
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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