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    Just think "Carbon" Anything that will turn to...

    Just think "Carbon" Anything that will turn to carbon when dumped into the lead will work.
    The carbon mixes with the lead oxide,tin oxide etc.Turns to CO2 and floats away leaving pure metal. Don't...
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    I seem to recall that a cardboard tube was used...

    I seem to recall that a cardboard tube was used in BP gallery loads to fill up the case in the 45-70
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    Yup,that is a"Stake" killer mold. Seen quite a...

    Yup,that is a"Stake" killer mold. Seen quite a few minne molds like that.Most were just reworked Lyman types but a few were custom made up that way.
    They do drop like a rock,but tear out huge hunks...
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    Buckshots Colt is technically a rifle. ie a 33"...

    Buckshots Colt is technically a rifle. ie a 33" barrel. As are the Zouave,Mississippi,Enfield two band and the 1855 rifle w/ 33" barrel
    There were no federal carbines made on the 1855-1863 platform...
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    Buckshot,If you were on this side of the country...

    Buckshot,If you were on this side of the country we would make a "Skirmisher" out of ya!
    My guess is .001 under bore,Good BP lube,and 45-50 gr FF. Your will need .080-.100 added to front sight for...
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    At one time I did not oil my molds.I lost one and...

    At one time I did not oil my molds.I lost one and decided to oil after that.I use a spray type oil.Then spray with brake clean before using.
    BTW that pistol mold dont look that bad. I have cleaned...
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    BTW I can clean up the barrel with 3-4 patches,no...

    BTW I can clean up the barrel with 3-4 patches,no leading
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    There are a bunch of us here that shoot BP...

    There are a bunch of us here that shoot BP cartridge in rapid fire team events. Anyway in my trapdoor I have shot 70 rounds with out wiping.I am using 55 gr ff Goex w/COW filler and the Lee HB boolit...
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    The Henry cartridge was the .44 Henry...

    The Henry cartridge was the .44 Henry flat...Rimfire. There were no center fire cartridges during the C/W. Matter of fact the first conversion of leftover Springfields post war were a .58 rinfire....
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    Originally Posted by shotman View Post I have...

    Originally Posted by shotman View Post
    I have found that real BP is getting very hard to get in WV and near bye
    Shipping is a big problem too ups and fedx wont ship it
    license is more that a ffl...
  11. BTW he said they were built up to 1920s

    BTW he said they were built up to 1920s
  12. Flatfish,last year at a small local gunshow a guy...

    Flatfish,last year at a small local gunshow a guy has two of them actions. Cought my attention and asked about them. He said they were "guild" rifles. Said German gunsmith students had to build one...
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    Do a web search for the pyrotechnics sites. Lots...

    Do a web search for the pyrotechnics sites. Lots of good info there. There is a group of semi professionals around that have the knowledge and all of their fingers.
    BTW I have made it before. Back...
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    All, Skirmishers have been using custom made RCBS...

    All, Skirmishers have been using custom made RCBS and Lyman type dies in lubersizers for decades in C/W muskets and carbines up to .590 dia that I know of . The walls are a bit thin but I have never...
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    Glad to see a few more skirmishers on this BB....

    Glad to see a few more skirmishers on this BB. Been chasing this bunch around since the old Shooter.com days. See ya on sutlers row.

    120 NWT
    4114V
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    Doc, I see your from Ohio,so look for a junk...

    Doc, I see your from Ohio,so look for a junk sailboat. They all have a weighted keel. Most were done done with whatever lead they could find. WW most of the time.Will take some work to get rid of the...
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    Charlie Sometimes. I get mine in Winchester Va. I...

    Charlie Sometimes. I get mine in Winchester Va. I go there a couple times to shoot and they have the best selection I know of,all mfg. 25 lb baggie for 248.00 last spring of goex.
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    Met a guy that shoots a 73 in 32-20 at the range....

    Met a guy that shoots a 73 in 32-20 at the range. He loads 777 with the mold on a old tong tool
    looks to be a 90-100 grain.
    I thought about the 32 mag reline but I wonder if down the road some...
  19. I have used old discs off the farm implement for...

    I have used old discs off the farm implement for the same type of bases.They are lighter and work well for welding jigs,stock rollers etc. My grinder uses a 16.5 split rim and a piece of well casing....
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    project rifle

    Picked up a new to me and interesting rifle the other day.A Colt lighting in 32-20.Mfg in 1888. No finnish but all there.Wood is pretty good shape.Tore this thing all down [not a easy task] and...
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    One thing to check out is the band spring holes...

    One thing to check out is the band spring holes are drilled in at a angle.You drill them at 90 deg and you will cut through the barrel channel.You can use the existing wood for a jig to figure.
  22. I just dont remember.I was getting the mag back...

    I just dont remember.I was getting the mag back then.Still should have them somewhere.I just remember that there was a lot of good info there.
  23. The book,BUILDING A SINGLE SHOT RIFLE ACTION is a...

    The book,BUILDING A SINGLE SHOT RIFLE ACTION is a reprint of a couple year long article from the Home shop machinist mag. of 15-20 years ago.There were quite a few made.Has nice pic and drawings.For...
  24. Need a heck of a myford lathe to turn them 80"...

    Need a heck of a myford lathe to turn them 80" drivers! She is a pretty thing.
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    Cones can be on the +or - side of the...

    Cones can be on the +or - side of the specs.Enough to make your brand [they vary also] caps fit badly.Revolters all call for #11 caps but some cones need a #10 to fit well.I figure it is like...
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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