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    My choice would be the .32 Miller Short with the...

    My choice would be the .32 Miller Short with the expectation that I would use fixed ammunition for walking around and breech seat when I wanted to dazzle the ordinary folk. The parent cases are easy...
  2. Thread: Rx7 - 45-70

    by Ramsgate
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    You say you have pistol powders and primers. You...

    You say you have pistol powders and primers. You can't do better. I've recently used Bullseye, VV N330/340 and 350, Unique, Universal Clays, 540 or pretty much whatever was handy. Google Lever Gun...
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    well, don't fret :) (a little Dreadnought joke)

    well, don't fret :)

    (a little Dreadnought joke)
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    Well, because it's just plain fun. I use a...

    Well, because it's just plain fun. I use a variety of fast powders and bullets over 400 grains and at 1000 fps, I have an accurate load with considerable authority.

    But you can do as you see fit...
  5. Thread: 458 Lott

    by Ramsgate
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    Absolutely! I don't have a .458 Lott (yet) but I...

    Absolutely! I don't have a .458 Lott (yet) but I shoot my No 1 in .375 H&H at least several times each week and it can be as comfortable as you would want. And those who tout the .45-70 are correct,...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I throw all charges. I use a Redding powder...

    I throw all charges. I use a Redding powder measure for the .375 H&H but use a Dillon 550B and load the .45-70 there in a progressive fashion as I shoot it a great deal. I always mop the bore after...
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    I don't have a 303 and I'm unfamiliar with half...

    I don't have a 303 and I'm unfamiliar with half your in stock powders but heck, this is the internet and I'm not using my real name so here goes. First I wouldn't attempt to fill the case. You might...
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    Well I can't think of much that is more...

    Well I can't think of much that is more desirable. How do you like yours?
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    Thanks Seagiant ... I'm giving serious thought to...

    Thanks Seagiant ... I'm giving serious thought to leaving the handle just where it's been for 50 plus years. I really don't have a use for mine but it's just so impressive that I can't let it go.
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    The original post said it was held by a pin. Of...

    The original post said it was held by a pin. Of course I can't find the pin. Any ideas?
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    Forum: Leverguns

    Yes, should be a law. Crescent butt plates on the...

    Yes, should be a law. Crescent butt plates on the other hand should be optional (but recommended).

    Look, if you have a .45-70 you care about the past and provenance of the cartridge. If you have a...
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    Mine is the same but it's a very plain black. It...

    Mine is the same but it's a very plain black. It says MFG BY HOLLYWOOD GUN SHOP on one side and HOLLYWOOD RELOADING TOOL on the other. It is only 4.25" between the top and bottom and of course the...
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    With respect, 296 shouldn't even catch your eye...

    With respect, 296 shouldn't even catch your eye as you walk by.
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    What do I know but looking at a variety of...

    What do I know but looking at a variety of published loads for the .38-55 with a 1-18 twist, it would certainly appear that a 250 grain bullet like the Lyman 275248 or the RCBS 37-250 would be happy...
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    I can't help because I just don't know enough but...

    I can't help because I just don't know enough but how do load a full chamber of loose powder? I thought a paper cartridge was required. Best of luck and I hope informed help arrives soon.
  16. Why is the .303 a perfect cast boolit cartridge...

    Why is the .303 a perfect cast boolit cartridge and why the Epps variant ... is it a performance gain or just greater case life or both or what?

    Great looking rifle. I think I'd like one of those.
  17. Thread: What 45-70?

    by Ramsgate
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    I doubt anyone buys a .45-70 rifle for practical...

    I doubt anyone buys a .45-70 rifle for practical reasons. I assume that you are attracted to the history and provenance of this very special cartridge. Your choice of rifle should be something that...
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    I can't speak for Jack but I found out from page...

    I can't speak for Jack but I found out from page 29 in the October 2009 issue of Handloader.

    H-110 same as 296
    HP-38 same as 231
    HS-6 same as discontinued 540
    H-414 same as 760
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    I shoot .45-70 and .375 H&H rifles most days and...

    I shoot .45-70 and .375 H&H rifles most days and most of those days I use pistol powders (lately it's been Bullseye, 4756 and N330). I had quite dreadful luck with fillers and then a light dawned !!!...
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    Our messages crossed. I'm glad things are going...

    Our messages crossed. I'm glad things are going well and I too would be a little nervous for the first few rounds. .... okay, VERY nervous.
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    I'll be very interested in your impressions. I...

    I'll be very interested in your impressions. I shoot a .45-70 most days (B78) and I have two Contenders but a little light pistol and that big cartridge always seemed like a bad idea. Like a lot of...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    At one time I practiced at an indoor range that...

    At one time I practiced at an indoor range that did not allow jacketed bullets. I used cast bullets in one XP100, two Contenders, two MOAs and one Dan Wesson. Outside I used jacketed bullets. I...
  23. I'm very interested in that bullet (RCBS 45-405...

    I'm very interested in that bullet (RCBS 45-405 FN+ ... the plus sign means single cavity only). I use the very similar 37-250 FN in a .375 H&H with and without gas checks. At my glacial velocities...
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    None of the clever folk answered your question so...

    None of the clever folk answered your question so I'll put my two cents in. It was a happy day when I stopped fooling with fillers. I shoot light loads in .45-70 and .375 H&H several times each week...
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    I have found myself in a similar mess and brass...

    I have found myself in a similar mess and brass did not work. I finally used a steel rod close to the bore dimension and hit it so hard that it made me cringe. If I were doing it again I would try...
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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