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    For gloves look for the Mechanix (or harbor...

    For gloves look for the Mechanix (or harbor freight equivalent) that are made for impact tools. They have gel padding in the palm and finger areas. Used to use them for motorcycle riding.
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    For those I like to use 125gn JHP or 140gn SWC.

    For those I like to use 125gn JHP or 140gn SWC.
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    175gn loads in a light snubby?? Yep, that will...

    175gn loads in a light snubby?? Yep, that will get your attention even if you went to +P .38 loads.

    My old 605 was stamped on the barrel for 125gn max. When I used the lighter bullets it wasn't...
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    I am a bit less picky with pistol loads and...

    I am a bit less picky with pistol loads and especially the .45acp. I have always used whatever powders I could find on the shelf. Red Dot, Green Dot, Blue Dot, Unique, 231, AA5, AA7, etc, etc. ...
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    All the thanks we need is to see some nice...

    All the thanks we need is to see some nice bullets being made!
  6. I had the pre-easy one as well with 3 barrels. ...

    I had the pre-easy one as well with 3 barrels. 14" .223, 14" .30Herrett and 10" .357. The Herrett got the most use and was very accurate, even with cast bullets. I never had a problem opening the...
  7. Thread: "hard cast"

    by charlie b
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    FWIW, I use relatively hard cast bullets as well...

    FWIW, I use relatively hard cast bullets as well in my smokeless guns. Lyman #2. The 'Hardball' alloy gives about the same performance. The most important thing is to fit the bullet to the...
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    The above is good advice. I never smoke my...

    The above is good advice. I never smoke my molds. Bullets might stick for a while but as the mold is used they start to fall out. I have used powdered graphite applied cold on a stubborn mold (Lee...
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    I am another who loved the SP. The trigger on...

    I am another who loved the SP. The trigger on mine was nice and smooth. Not quite Python smooth but not like many I've tried over the years. Weight wasn't an issue for me usually carrying it on a...
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    Most of us have been through this exact thing. ...

    Most of us have been through this exact thing. Getting everything at the proper temps is not always straight forward.

    It does sound like the melt is too cold. It takes a long time to get the...
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    I used to reload for the .32acp. A 1903 was one...

    I used to reload for the .32acp. A 1903 was one of my favorite guns to shoot and it was more accurate than most of my pistols. Over time I just got tired of picking up the little cases. I tried...
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    I wondered why they didn't just call it the...

    I wondered why they didn't just call it the 6.5PPC. Almost all the 'improved' .220 Russian based cartridges have been very accurate.
  13. After I found some silicone baking sheet I tossed...

    After I found some silicone baking sheet I tossed all my non-stick Al foil and parchment paper. Eventually there is a little powder build up but a scraper takes off the high spots. I've used the...
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    Poll: Ballistol SDS: White Mineral Oil 8042-47-5 ...

    Ballistol SDS:

    White Mineral Oil 8042-47-5 >= 60% Asp. Tox. 1, H304
    Proprietary Petroleum Distillate Trade Secret 10 - 30% Flam. Liq. 3, H226
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    The shape of the 210gn bullet is not good for...

    The shape of the 210gn bullet is not good for transonic, it is a FP cone shaped nose. During transonic the shock wave would make an abrupt transition from body to nose which probably upsets the...
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    LOL Yep, I like NOE as well. And Accurate. ...

    LOL Yep, I like NOE as well. And Accurate. Have to try an MP pretty soon.

    And NOE has that nice bushing sizer setup too. I'd be lost without it.
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    Low vel long range?

    Ok, so I have pursued higher vel (for a 10 twist .308) at 500yd and been moderately successful. My solution was a heavy bullet (Accurate 31-210E) at 2300fps. Was fairly accurate, but, the recoil...
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    FWIW, a long time ago I had a clip retainer on a...

    FWIW, a long time ago I had a clip retainer on a pistol. It was very uncomfortable to carry IWB and was too 'loose' to carry OWB. It did work to stabilize the gun when carried in a pocket. At one...
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    I consider the weights listed by the mold mfg to...

    I consider the weights listed by the mold mfg to be an estimate. Change in alloy, casting temp, mold temp all affect the final bullet weight.

    If a bullet design includes a gas check heel then the...
  20. Don't have to have a lot of tools for nice...

    Don't have to have a lot of tools for nice jointed boxes. Hand cut dovetails work. But it is a learned skill. After 10 or 20 joints you can get a feel for it. Good dovetail saw (mine are the...
  21. Just takes designing a puzzle :) ...

    Just takes designing a puzzle :)

    Father-in-law did one for his late generation Colt Navy. He made two lids (hinges with removable pins). One was plexiglass and the other wood.

    I have...
  22. Thread: Iron sights

    by charlie b
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    I might try that one. I put orange inserts on my...

    I might try that one. I put orange inserts on my pistols for same reason.
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    You certainly know how to make someone jealous :)

    You certainly know how to make someone jealous :)
  24. I agree. If I was processing a bunch of bullets...

    I agree. If I was processing a bunch of bullets for my pistols I'd use a tumbler. But, it dings up my rifle bullets too much. When I did it I lost a bit of accuracy. Not much, but enough to...
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    If I ever had to have an AR, it would be 6.5...

    If I ever had to have an AR, it would be 6.5 Grendel.
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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