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    WTB 6mm Lee Navy Die Set

    I can't seem to stay away from this obsolete stuff. I am searching for a set of Lee navy 6MM dies. CH4D makes them but they are running months to years behind. If you have a set you are not using,...
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    I just made my first loads using a .600 solid...

    I just made my first loads using a .600 solid base bullet from an Accurate mold. I loaded 60 grains of FFFg by volume and placed a card on top of the powder. 20 grains of Cream of Wheat as a filler &...
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    ISO Werndl Die Ste

    I purchased a set of Werndl dies recently, after waiting about a year for availability & they sent me the wrong seater die. When I contacted them they advised that they were out of stock again and...
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    223339 Finished rounds.

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    Finished rounds.
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    223338 Here are 3 finished cases, ready to be...

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    Here are 3 finished cases, ready to be reloaded. A factory 7.62X45 round is in the rear.
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    223337 Left is a factory Czech round, right is...

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    Left is a factory Czech round, right is a shortened 6.5X54 Mannlicher Schonauer case with the mouth already opened up to 7.62 and center is a 6.5X54 Mannlicher Schonauer case that has had...
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    Any VZ52 She carbine shooters here?

    I know this is LONG OVERDUE, but sometimes real life gets in the way. I loaded up about 100 rounds of 7.62X45 and am hoping they do well. I suspect they will. Here is just how I proceeded with my...
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    I haven’t been on the forum much lately and I...

    I haven’t been on the forum much lately and I know I’m late to the party. I just finished making about 100 cases out of 6.5x56 Mannlicher Shonauer brass. A little time consuming but not too difficult...
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    I wouldn't rule out a surplus Makarov. No need to...

    I wouldn't rule out a surplus Makarov. No need to worry about price, reliability or cosmetics. It has been a long time successful piece for European & Com-bloc military & police agents, men & women...
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    Sticky: I've been away from casting for what seems like...

    I've been away from casting for what seems like an eternity. Finally fired the old pot up and casted a bunch of 44-40's. I lubed and sized most with my normal lube, and put 25 aside to powder coat....
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    +1 on the Lyman. Got mine from Mid South as they...

    +1 on the Lyman. Got mine from Mid South as they had the best deal at the time.
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    If I'm only loading a few, I'll use the primer...

    If I'm only loading a few, I'll use the primer arm on my RCBS. If I'm priming batches, I'll take them inside, watch the boob tube while I'm priming with my RCBS hand primer. Helps pass the time....
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    I've tried several and the Moultrie's are pretty...

    I've tried several and the Moultrie's are pretty good for the price. My son and I both find that the infrared models make it hard to distinguish if the photos are of bucks or does due to their...
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    I contacted Don Voight author of "The Type 99...

    I contacted Don Voight author of "The Type 99 Arisaka Rifle" for verification and he was kind enough to answer back relatively quickly. It is indeed a trainer as suspected, meant exclusively for...
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    I agree with bigmark but even trainers had...

    I agree with bigmark but even trainers had markings on the receiver and stock. This is indeed most probably what it is.
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    looks like a 99 to me but I cannot explain the no...

    looks like a 99 to me but I cannot explain the no markings thing. Sent a pm to someone who I hope can solve this puzzle.
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    Kit, One vent hole more than likely makes it a...

    Kit, One vent hole more than likely makes it a 99. Should be a 7.7 caliber. If I can't identify it for you, I know who to put you in contact with.
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    With few makings I can't help but wonder if you...

    With few makings I can't help but wonder if you have a Type I. The Type I Italian built rifle looks similar to the Type 38 rifle, except it uses a Carcano action. They have no vent holes, and lack...
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    I can ditto Fishman. Just a few weeks ago I...

    I can ditto Fishman. Just a few weeks ago I passed on the first ever ammunition I had for a gun I had yet to purchse. It was to a good friend so it didn't smart too bad. I think many of us have...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    It's funny that you post this. Check out the...

    It's funny that you post this. Check out the post titled "I prefer ladles? What about you?" that was put up just a wee bit ago. Nothing is less expensive to start up than that set-up. Perfect...
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    I see photos of "turned in" firearms all the...

    I see photos of "turned in" firearms all the time. Yeah, people are turning in 19th century arms for $25.00. Makes me ill! My dad and his brothers returning stateside after WWII were told to dump...
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    http://www.cruffler.com/trivia-September00.html ...

    http://www.cruffler.com/trivia-September00.html

    http://www.castle-thunder.com/series.htm

    The first link is probably what you need more than anything. If this works out for you, great. If not,...
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    the 3 overrlapping circles most likely is from...

    the 3 overrlapping circles most likely is from Tokyo Arsenal Type 38. If the serial number you refer to is more than six digits, it's pre-1933. I'll send you a link that will help you identify this...
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    I'm in total agreement with janoosh and fryboy. ...

    I'm in total agreement with janoosh and fryboy. Being that it has mods, be REAL careful! Many of the Arisaka's became Franken rifles. Are the rounds it came with 6.5X50 or have they been...
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    Forum: Our Town

    Welcome aboard sammis!

    Welcome aboard sammis!
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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