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    Bench Gun Vise

    I've been using a gun pad on my bench to clean my pistols and also using a tripod with a hog saddle to clean my rifles.

    Need something not only to hold my rifles, but gun stocks with actions...
  2. Yes I have a bore scope. I had hell getting the...

    Yes I have a bore scope. I had hell getting the lead out as it was deep in the grooves from the chamber to the bore. I had to use a 22 cal brush and choir boy to peel small amounts at a time until I...
  3. Best method for removing a carbon ring and non-rotating cleaning rod

    I picked up a 700 BA in 243 from someone that was having trouble chambering rounds and showing excessive pressure signs.

    Long story short, removed the lead in the rifling but it has a severe...
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    Got the Codwell for mine (actually bought two),...

    Got the Codwell for mine (actually bought two), but it won't work on my brothers because his has a reciprocating charge handle.

    Any recommendations for his?
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    Large Frame AR 308/243 Brass Catcher

    What brass catchers are ya'll using on your large frame AR's?


    Also, let me know if you found a brass catcher that has worked on a bolt action too.
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    One more question for ya'll. Any issues with...

    One more question for ya'll. Any issues with dumping powder out of the unit, etc ?

    I appreciate the info everyone has provided thus far as it really helps a guy make the best decision possible!
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    What advantages do you get with bluetooth?

    What advantages do you get with bluetooth?
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    So Brownell's will cover it with the LT warranty?

    So Brownell's will cover it with the LT warranty?
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    Electronic Powder Dispensers

    Guess the older I get with eyesight, patience, etc., my Redding balance beam gets on my nerves because it's too sensitive (no air movement and don't breathe to hard) and can take forever to settle...
  10. Forum: Cast Boolits

    I appreciate the feedback as I wasn't sure. ...

    I appreciate the feedback as I wasn't sure.

    Thanks all!
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    Forum: Leverguns

    I'm only as far as I am because of the...

    I'm only as far as I am because of the outstanding help and information provided by the forum members. I expected a 2-3" POI difference between J-words and cast but there is actually an 8-10" drop...
  12. Forum: Cast Boolits

    Cast Diameter vs Powder Coating to Increase Diameter

    All my molds that I've bought in the past cast bullets larger than needed and I sized them down.

    I have a new Lee two cavity mold that throws exactly the diameter as advertised with the alloy I'm...
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    Forum: Leverguns

    Here's an update: After trying several loads...

    Here's an update:

    After trying several loads (and confirming repeatability) with the Hornady 160 FTX (LE, Varget, and 3031), the best consistent load would only produce 2.230" five shot group at...
  14. Forum: Cast Boolits

    You got a smile from me for the statement of went...

    You got a smile from me for the statement of went with 458 but indicated you have a 450 BM. I chose the 450 BM because it was in a bolt gun on the shelf at a good price until I can find a decent...
  15. Thread: 45 Cal GC ?

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    Forum: Gas Checks

    The 45 Cal Hornady GC will accept a base of .423...

    The 45 Cal Hornady GC will accept a base of .423 and the Sage 45 Cal will accept a base of .426
  16. Thread: 45 Cal GC ?

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    Forum: Gas Checks

    I appreciate the help. I found that I can seat...

    I appreciate the help. I found that I can seat the Hornady GC, size and lube with 45-45-10. I also can first powder coat, bake, Use Sage GC, size and then add a second powder coat and size again....
  17. Forum: Cast Boolits

    I can find the powders online...it's trying to...

    I can find the powders online...it's trying to find them locally to try before buying enough to make up the hazmat fees.
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    I'm waiting on my accurate mold and still haven't...

    I'm waiting on my accurate mold and still haven't found R7 powder. Do you think H4198 will work with the 280gr bullet?
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    Good job on the video. I subscribe to your...

    Good job on the video. I subscribe to your channel and will be going through your play lists!
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I will be hunting hogs in brush such as yaupon...

    I will be hunting hogs in brush such as yaupon shrubs, briars, palmettos, etc so I wanted to try using a harder bullet. Not sure if 7 bhn harder will make a difference.
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I learned something new

    I've been casting for 8 years or so, mainly pistol using COWW/SOWW (air cooled/water cooled), and just started mixing different alloys for my 450 BM.

    My hard casts test at 22 BHN and my other...
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    I mounted the scope using Seekin rings so...

    I mounted the scope using Seekin rings so hopefully they will hold. This is a fairly light gun as you know and it will be interesting to see if I can take the recoil shooting off the bench....alot...
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    It might be a little while before I might be able...

    It might be a little while before I might be able to tell anyone what worked best for me. I wish Leupold still made the VXR line as the 1.25-4 with the Pig Plex would have been perfect for this rig...
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    Ruger Ranch Optic

    I have a RAR in 450 Bushmaster that was bought to use as a brush gun. Of coarse, it doesn't have iron sights so I have to mount an optic.

    It will get beat to death so the optic must hold up to...
  25. Thread: 45 Cal GC ?

    by TXCOONDOG
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    Forum: Gas Checks

    Thanks to all as you have shortened the learning...

    Thanks to all as you have shortened the learning curve.
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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