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    Nobade It is true that the 22 reloader Cap...

    Nobade It is true that the 22 reloader Cap Maker can stand some improvements. A closer fit of the punch to die is needed. Mine had a .005 difference. This makes for a lot of hangups in the base...
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    I used to make and sell plain base gas checks...

    I used to make and sell plain base gas checks here. I did offer 30 cal as well as others. Made from pop cans and could be used on up to .312 bullets. best used with a push through sizer but,be could...
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    I get my antimony sulfide from United Nuclear. ...

    I get my antimony sulfide from United Nuclear. You can buy as little as 2 oz. for $8.50 plus normal shipping. It's finely ground and works real well in the primer mixes. I have used it for a couple...
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    I have used aluminum powder in my cap mixture....

    I have used aluminum powder in my cap mixture. Very fine powder like you see in firecrackers. They seemed more powerful. Worked badly. The FA- 42 worked wonderfully without the aluminum. I will not...
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    Richard66 The toy caps are very corrosive. Even...

    Richard66 The toy caps are very corrosive. Even test firing you need to clean the revolver. I went down this road years ago. Decided to go with a Cap Maker and the powders. I got tired of all the...
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    If you want to use the role caps,you can lift the...

    If you want to use the role caps,you can lift the dots right off the paper. I used to do this with good results. I would soak a strip of the cap role in water. Let it soak for a min. After that the...
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    Idz's plans will work. the top eject is the best...

    Idz's plans will work. the top eject is the best way to go. you don't need hardened steel for this. I would make the punch out of something good as you want the teeth to stay sharp. The die body can...
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    What he is showing and talking about is a...

    What he is showing and talking about is a Forrester Auto-Cap. Hasn't been made for 40 years or there abouts. I have one too. They didn't last long in the market. I'm guessing the $15 charge was too...
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    Dark Vaj You are a little short on detail....

    Dark Vaj You are a little short on detail. Could you explain?
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    Yes it can be done that way. I have seen it .So...

    Yes it can be done that way. I have seen it .So it will work. That would be like Forresters auto-cap press mounted die set. I considered it and could not picture how to hold the die body to cut...
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    Idz In entry no24 of this thread gives his cap...

    Idz In entry no24 of this thread gives his cap maker plans. It's as good as it gets too. No plans exist for using the cap maker from 22reloader on a drill press or reloading press. I just used the...
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    Mr Chill Wills Are you wanting to make a cap...

    Mr Chill Wills Are you wanting to make a cap maker ? One that mounts on a reloading press? There are plans here if you have the ability to make it. It's also possible to make the Cap Maker work...
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    Lags is right.There is a coating on the inside of...

    Lags is right.There is a coating on the inside of the cans. I have not seen any problem when using the pop cans either way. I always double up the can or use 36 gauge .005 brass. The brass works...
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    Having done this a few times,I have some...

    Having done this a few times,I have some questions.. Did you hand file the teeth? Why the extra push through die and punch? If you make one for musket caps you could sell them,there is some interest....
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    Forum: Gas Checks

    Plain base gas checks could be used.They would...

    Plain base gas checks could be used.They would reduce or stop leading and allow a little more speed. I made and sold a LOT of 9mm/38 plain base gas checks for that purpose. I did make them in 30 cal...
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    Most of the problems with shellac come from...

    Most of the problems with shellac come from making it too strong. I use shellac flakes and denatured alcohol just a very few flakes in a teaspoon of alcohol. . The trouble with using the Zinzer...
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    Forum: Gas Checks

    Hi guys Have either of you guys considered...

    Hi guys Have either of you guys considered making changes to the linkage of the press to ease the effort and reduce the jolt of punch through. I used to make plain base gas checks for sale.I did it...
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    I only use my no11 homemade caps on my revolvers...

    I only use my no11 homemade caps on my revolvers and side lock rifles. If I was to start shooting the sharps again I would give the home made one a good go. As it is now ,my caps are powerful and...
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    Nobody makes them that I know of. Plans for...

    Nobody makes them that I know of. Plans for making them have been here on this forum.. I started to make one but I never finished it. I only have one sharps rifle that uses them . A few have swapped...
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    Likely only the sizer die will be hard. It can be...

    Likely only the sizer die will be hard. It can be made soft to cut threads and then re hardened. I have done so before. Finding plain steel 9mm dies can be a problem though.
  21. You can get graphite really cheap at most farm...

    You can get graphite really cheap at most farm supply supply places. They mix it with the seeds to help it flow better. I bought a can of it years ago to lube the inside of case necks for...
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    You could cut off some from the die bottom until...

    You could cut off some from the die bottom until it will work.I mean you got nothing now.What's to loose?
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    I think I got lucky with my Pietta 1860. Bought...

    I think I got lucky with my Pietta 1860. Bought new about three months ago. Chambers .445-.446. Barrel .445. Both tight but good for a .451 ball. End shake at .0025 The euroarms revolvers I had/still...
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    I have done this. With a die I made for a...

    I have done this. With a die I made for a reloading press.It would take a 147gr nato bullet up to .314 dia. I used them in my enfield. They shot ok about as good as some other bullets I had of .312...
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    To you guys that have removed the CVA breaches....

    To you guys that have removed the CVA breaches. How did you do it? You don't have much to grab onto with the hook.Especially the button hook. I have done it a couple of times but had to use a torch...
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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