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    Hello, I've been loading cast bullets in my...

    Hello,
    I've been loading cast bullets in my 45/70 Springfield; 1894 Carbine since i950.
    Started with various cereals, at first. Then found Dacron and never looked back.
    I, too, have a roll of 1/2"...
  2. Thread: Bore wear?

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    Hello, For what It's worth. A member of our...

    Hello,
    For what It's worth. A member of our Club, A Colonel stationed at West Point, an a hellava good
    shot with his 45 cal single shot, antique riflel and jacketed bullets.
    He was ready to argue...
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    GW I flared all my cast bullet cases. I used the...

    GW
    I flared all my cast bullet cases. I used the M die, with no complaints.
    I also used a C & H tool to cannelure all cast bullets that were used in successful loadings.
    I recommend the cannelure...
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    Hello It's good to hear from "Cheapskates" like...

    Hello
    It's good to hear from "Cheapskates" like Me.
    A whiff of smoke/dust is bad news.
    Any trace of slime or stickiness; or tendency to cling together is also bad.
    If the powder was stored...
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    Poll: Hello, I'm surprised that the Belding & Mull...

    Hello,
    I'm surprised that the Belding & Mull charger is not mentioned very much.
    Over time, about 40 years, I settled on three chargers:
    RCBS Rifle powder RCBS Pistol powder and Belding & Mull...
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    Hello, II spent a L O T of time trying to get a...

    Hello,
    II spent a L O T of time trying to get a decent group in my Krag, with an assortment of bullets; including 3 different custom molds.
    Nothing worked.
    I switched to the 30/30 Winchester and...
  7. Thread: Off Line

    by Kragman71
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    Off Line

    Hello
    Today, bought a new computer.
    Tomorrow,with help,I will switch computers.
    I have no idea how long it will take.
    The drawer to my downloaded disc is stuck.
    I can't save any data toa...
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    30guy In general,for me;no paper patched...

    30guy
    In general,for me;no paper patched bullet,without wad,performs better then one with a wad.
    Some paper patched bullets,with a wax or graphite wad,will perform better,then one without.
    I think...
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    Hello I use a wax wad at the base of my paper...

    Hello
    I use a wax wad at the base of my paper patched bullet for all of my 'serious 'shooting.
    If you can get them,graphite wads are better
    These wads are good for plain based regular cast...
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    maestro jerry

    Hello
    Just be advised that maestro Jerry may be difficult to deal with
    I won't deal with him,again.His antics got him banned from the Beartooth
    Forum
    Kragman71
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    Don't throw caution to the wind,but paper patched...

    Don't throw caution to the wind,but paper patched bullets usually give more velocity then jacketed bullets,with the same powder charge and bullet weight.
    Be careful,but it is probably safe to...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    To answer your question;I only shoot cast bullets...

    To answer your question;I only shoot cast bullets in my 3 Trapdoors,and expect to get 20 or more reloads from my brass.I do not anneal,and no longer crimp the cases.
    Currently,my batches are:11...
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    Hey,here is another dummie. I bought one of...

    Hey,here is another dummie.
    I bought one of those contraptions,about 10 years ago.
    I spent a long time,trying to figure it out,to no avail.
    It's been sitting idle,ever since.
    Fank
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    Sticky: I just want to caution everyone to NOT lose faith...

    I just want to caution everyone to NOT lose faith in this board,or any other Shooter oriented board.
    I had about a dozen transactions with surplus stuff that I sold on this website,with no negative...
  15. Thread: C & H die

    by Kragman71
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    Forum: Swaging

    Thanks,for your help. I searched further,and...

    Thanks,for your help.
    I searched further,and found a picture of a Swage o Matic tool with dies.
    Although the cup dies look similar,they are different.
    No sale
  16. Thread: C & H die

    by Kragman71
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    Forum: Swaging

    These dies are different,entirely. They are not...

    These dies are different,entirely.
    They are not threaded;they are held in place with a 'collar'that screws into the base,where the ram is located.They form the base of the bullet.
    The nose forming...
  17. Thread: C & H die

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    FS Thanks for the input. Do you know the...

    FS
    Thanks for the input.
    Do you know the Outside diameter of the C&H dies;or if they fit into Herter's tools?
    The Herter's die looks similar and the greater diameter is .827;the lesser one is...
  18. Thread: C & H die

    by Kragman71
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    Forum: Swaging

    C & H die

    Hello
    I noticed a C & H swaging die on e bay,marked 3575.
    It looks very much like a Herters base die/body die.
    Does any one know if it is for 35 cal bullets?
    Will it fit my Herters Super tool?...
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    Numrich Arms does list parts for the rear sight...

    Numrich Arms does list parts for the rear sight of the Springfield Krag.The numbers are between 39 and 43.
    Frank
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    Forum: Swaging

    herters

    Do you know what the bulletmaker was sold for?
    Frank
  21. I bought my"Complete Guide to Handloading"in...

    I bought my"Complete Guide to Handloading"in 1950.It was probably a second edition.
    I sold it when a Friend gave me a new third edition second revision;hot off the press.The friend was printing them...
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    Forum: Swaging

    sixgunsymphony I just came from ebay.I cannot...

    sixgunsymphony
    I just came from ebay.I cannot find the Herters bulletmaker on the site.
    I'm interested in the going price,because I want to sell mine.
    Could you help me find it,or advise me where...
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    I have both Super bulletmaker and nine ton...

    I have both Super bulletmaker and nine ton Herters tools.
    They both take the same base forming die.The die that fits into the ram.
    The super bulletmaker takes a body die that is standard 7/8 thread...
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    mikenbarb Just try it,and see. I suggest that...

    mikenbarb
    Just try it,and see.
    I suggest that you keep the weight down to 90 or 100 grains,for starters.
    Keep the loads mild,or you will get severe leading in the barrel.
    Frank
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    Mike My concern is not with the loose tool.I am...

    Mike
    My concern is not with the loose tool.I am making bullets with it.
    I wonder if you ever had a tight Herter's tool.
    Frank
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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