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    I would call Ruger (as Froggie suggested in the...

    I would call Ruger (as Froggie suggested in the link above)and talk to their customer service rep. He may offer to send a shipping order so the only cost could be just waiting for it to be returned....
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    Kevin; We need a further clarification, here....

    Kevin;
    We need a further clarification, here. You are correct that the .45 Cowboy Special brass headspaces on the case mouth and will work in the 1917 revolvers (and allow ejection) AS LONG AS YOU...
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    Actually, In some circumstances, both. 1-use...

    Actually,
    In some circumstances, both.

    1-use Cowboy Special cases for their original intention, a short case for light loads (both Black Powder and Smokeless in the revolvers chambered in .45...
  4. I fully agree with Doug's suggestion of dry...

    I fully agree with Doug's suggestion of dry firing to analize your shooting. However, I STRONGLY suggest snap caps!

    Yep, in my early days I acutally broke THREE firing pins over my early years...
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    Sticky: Froggie; I have long usage of the .32 Group Buy...

    Froggie;
    I have long usage of the .32 Group Buy Keith bullet. I still have the mold. It has equal width bullet "bands", has a square bottomed grease groove, a good crimp groove, and has a reasonably...
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    The .45 Cowboy Special works really well in the...

    The .45 Cowboy Special works really well in the .45 ACP cylinder of my convertible SS Ruger Bisley (.45 ACP/.45 Colt). It allows use of any bullet that has a crimp groove (better performing wide...
  7. I have shot thousands of rounds of a full charge...

    I have shot thousands of rounds of a full charge wadcutter over the years, but always used Bullseye or another fast burning powder with both my 148 gr. Button nose wadcutter or my 150 gr. Dbl ended...
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    Forum: Our Town

    It was down in Southern Ohio, all day, also....

    It was down in Southern Ohio, all day, also. Working fine, now!

    Hallelujah! ������
    Dale53
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    Our gun clubs indoor range backstop requires lead...

    Our gun clubs indoor range backstop requires lead removal, from time to time. This typically results in several hundred pounds of bullet metal mixed with sand. One of the guys took a 50 gallon drum,...
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    The “Full Charge” wadcutter using an original H&G...

    The “Full Charge” wadcutter using an original H&G #50 molds is one of my all time favorite .38 Special loads, too!

    It is also a dandy field load for edible small game, too!

    Dale53
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    I have a number of powder measures collected over...

    I have a number of powder measures collected over the years, including high end bench rest measures. One thing you almost NEVER see on the forums, is a mention as to how important to accuracy of...
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    Here is my S&W CS-1 (.357 Magnum) that is...

    Here is my S&W CS-1 (.357 Magnum) that is arguably my favorite, all time, .38/.357 magnum. It will shoot well under an inch at 25 yards with a variety of loads and cast bullets in both .38 Special...
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    I found this thread MOST interesting. I have...

    I found this thread MOST interesting. I have great respect for both Outpost and Larry Gibson's data. They both have seriously good backgrounds for this info and NOT just speculation. When they speak,...
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    pcmacd; Years ago, I was having some of the same...

    pcmacd;
    Years ago, I was having some of the same problems with my Star lube/sizer. I determined that I had the best results when I used a flat punch and sized the bullets nose first. Further, I...
  15. Thread: USFA Revolver

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    I had one of the early USFA Colt copies, and it...

    I had one of the early USFA Colt copies, and it was beautifully made and finished. However, I am a shooter and not really a collector, and mine was a copy of a First Generation Colt with those...
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    Rod; That is EXCELLENT shooting, my friend. When...

    Rod;
    That is EXCELLENT shooting, my friend. When those flattops hit the market, I got a blued 5.5” barreled one and put my favored Pachmayr grips on it. It shoots like a “House Afire”. I also got a...
  17. Thread: Primer cost

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    The big problem is we only have a limited number...

    The big problem is we only have a limited number of companies making components, particularly primers and powder. That really limits competition. So, if a person is out of components, what is one to...
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    I also have a SS Ruger Bisley .45 ACP/.45 Colt...

    I also have a SS Ruger Bisley .45 ACP/.45 Colt Convertible. Using the .45 ACP cylinder, it is not possible to use .45 Auto Rim cases, due to the lack of sufficient headspace in a single action, but...
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    One thing regarding ALL powder measures: They...

    One thing regarding ALL powder measures:
    They absolutely require consistent operation to drop consistent charges. Smooth and consistent operation!

    This is seldom mentioned but it is extremely...
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    I currently have a S&W 625-8 JM Special with 4”...

    I currently have a S&W 625-8 JM Special with 4” barrel. I gave my 5” Model 625-6 to my youngest son. Both of them have .4525” cylinder throats. They are extremely accurate with my home cast Mihec...
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    Cainttype; Truer words were never spoken! ...

    Cainttype;
    Truer words were never spoken!

    Dale53
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    Forum: Boolit Lube !

    Greenjoytj; I suggest that you make up a small...

    Greenjoytj;
    I suggest that you make up a small batch of MY formula “Emmert’s Improved”, and try it in your guns using your loads. If it works for you, the problem is solved!

    Years ago, I took a...
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    Forum: Boolit Lube !

    Jsnover; Good to see your name out there. You...

    Jsnover;
    Good to see your name out there. You may not remember, but I believe I competed with you many, many years ago. As I remember, you were a genuine authority on BPCR’s.

    I was always careful...
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    Forum: Boolit Lube !

    Greenjoytj: Several years ago, for a period of...

    Greenjoytj:
    Several years ago, for a period of about 15 years, I competed regularly in BPCR Silhouette competition. My most used caliber was 40/65. I used Goex, then later changed to Swiss. We also...
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    Rod; Good to see you here (again:p)! My solution...

    Rod;
    Good to see you here (again:p)! My solution for the grip problems with nearly every revolver I shoot (mostly Smith's and Rugers) are Pachmayr rubber grips. Many slam them for their looks. I am...
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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