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    My local Walmart had CCI#11's on the rack for...

    My local Walmart had CCI#11's on the rack for $5.62/100. I purchased 5 tins. there were probably twice that left on the rack.
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    Forum: Our Town

    I have a cabin in a fringe zone for cell...

    I have a cabin in a fringe zone for cell coverage. The only phone that works reliably is Verizon. Other folks with other cell service have to drive a couple of miles to get a signal. Data use is...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I use the Lee #358 125 RF. It drops at 128gr....

    I use the Lee #358 125 RF. It drops at 128gr. with my alloy is accurate, easy on lead and a lot more effective on target with the .220"+ meplat than the round nose.
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    I have carried a S&W Shield or a 3" Revolver...

    I have carried a S&W Shield or a 3" Revolver crossdraw every day for years. A 1911 Gov't model might be a bit large for concealed carry but certainly doable. I find the weak hand draw awkward but...
  5. Thread: AR15 Mags

    by Rick Hodges
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    5 round magazines are required for hunting with...

    5 round magazines are required for hunting with the AR in Michigan. I use Magpul 10 rd with the Magpul adapter that limits it to 5 round capacity(a replacement follower with long legs). Magpuls...
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    I have two Freedoms, a 1-4x and a 2-7x and they...

    I have two Freedoms, a 1-4x and a 2-7x and they have been very good so far. I only owned one Vortex and it is junk by comparison. Nikon is off the table. They don't make scopes anymore and will...
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    Started with Lee "Whack a Mole" in .308W in 1970....

    Started with Lee "Whack a Mole" in .308W in 1970. Purchased along with a Herter's Model Perfect magnetic dampened powder scale. (Both still with me and both still work, although I haven't used...
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    My brother in law was a tank commander in the...

    My brother in law was a tank commander in the late 60's in W. Germany. He tells the tale of winter exercises in the field and "arranging" to throw a track on his M-60 near a village. Seems like...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    My experience shows you have to treat the PC...

    My experience shows you have to treat the PC bullets and conventionally lubed bullets differently.

    I was looking to duplicate, for practice, my factory carry load for my Ruger LCR-3 in 38special. ...
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    Check into a personal liability rider with your...

    Check into a personal liability rider with your homeowner/auto insurance carrier. Allstate covered me for $1,000,000 for under $200/year. It is a personal policy and covers for any judgement in...
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    My vote for pine is minwax poly semi gloss. A...

    My vote for pine is minwax poly semi gloss. A plus is it is water clean up. Simple, fast, long lasting, and doesn't let the wood absorb spills and dirt like bare wood. Easy to clean.
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    I use it in 40 S&W with 175-180 gr. bullets.

    I use it in 40 S&W with 175-180 gr. bullets.
  13. Thread: Bergara

    by Rick Hodges
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    Sure looks like it is the same rifle as the CVA...

    Sure looks like it is the same rifle as the CVA Scout 2 (made by Bergara). I have one in 44 Mag.
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    T6 is what I use in my Honda ATV

    T6 is what I use in my Honda ATV
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    I own two Mossberg 500's a 12 ga. and a 20 ga. I...

    I own two Mossberg 500's a 12 ga. and a 20 ga. I am a lefty. The 20 ga. is 47 years old and has never let me down. The 12 ga. is 40 years old and the plastic safety button broke on it. I replaced...
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    Simply Rugged makes one, but it is pricey as well.

    Simply Rugged makes one, but it is pricey as well.
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    My best advice is to shop around every 5 years or...

    My best advice is to shop around every 5 years or so. Every auto insurer engages in rate "creep". They give you a great price to get you with them and then increase it every year. Shopping around...
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    Mine is the white stuff, at least 10 yrs old and...

    Mine is the white stuff, at least 10 yrs old and works just fine.
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    I much prefer the dark gray look to the purple. ...

    I much prefer the dark gray look to the purple. I would think of this as a win win situation.
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    My father served with the Navy in the South...

    My father served with the Navy in the South Pacific during WWII. He went swimming at least once when his ship, the USS Astoria, went down. The only person that I know he ever talked about it with...
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    My No dash 4"686 is ABB

    My No dash 4"686 is ABB
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    I had one on a department issued old unshrouded...

    I had one on a department issued old unshrouded Colt Detective Special. It made the gun much more comfortable in my hand.
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    My Remington 308 is of the 788 persuasion. It...

    My Remington 308 is of the 788 persuasion. It only sees jacketed bullets. Loves both SP and BTSP Interlock 150 gr. from Hornady. It will also do well with Speer 165 spitzers.
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    I have used a Contender Carbine in 7x30 Waters...

    I have used a Contender Carbine in 7x30 Waters for many years. It does a great job with Speer 130 gr. spitzers.
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    The guy seems pretty optimistic on his numbers...

    The guy seems pretty optimistic on his numbers for making his "mathematical" projected performance. 180gr. 357 mag at 1400 fps out of a 4" barrel? My guess is one would be hard pressed to see 1200...
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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