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    We shoot a cast bullet match at Ridgway every...

    We shoot a cast bullet match at Ridgway every year. I,ve spotted for 3030's before and as long as the sights will get there, no worries. Probably best with a 170 or more grain bullet. Go for a max...
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    Thanks for the info.

    Thanks for the info.
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    35-40 maynard brass

    Are there any dies or series of dies to form 35-40 Maynard brass?
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    If the ammo company was really thinking about a...

    If the ammo company was really thinking about a good efficient 6.5 it wouldn't be the creedmore. It only out does a 6.5 BR by 175 fps. Even the 6.5x47 Lapua is over bore for 6.5. Probably a 6.5X47...
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    J.E.S. did my 336. I use a set of 357 Herritt...

    J.E.S. did my 336. I use a set of 357 Herritt dies. All you really have to do is neck size.
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    PT&G Savage bolt head Hornet diameter

    I have a Savage replacement bolt head from PT&G with a 22 Hornet bolt face. I'm not a gunsmith but I have a lathe and tinker. My concern is the unsupported amount of case associated with this bolt...
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    You don't say where in WV. If you're in north...

    You don't say where in WV. If you're in north central WV probably the best bet is McDonald sportsman Club in McDonald, PA. They have a full length silhouette match on first Saturdays april to...
  8. Bullet weight and bearing surface length for a C. Sharps 40-65

    Finally got up the nerve to order a C. Sharps high wall in 40-65. I'm needing advice from members who have a barrel chambered in 40-65 by C. Sharps on the topic of proper bullet fit for the reamer...
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    38-55 and silhouettes

    I have a chance at getting a 1885 in 38-55 with the idea of shooting some BPCR silhouette matches (full distance). The gun has a 1-15 twist. Can a 38-55 reach rams? Not expecting miracles but would...
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    RELODER 7 for reduced loads

    I use Reloder 7 in my T/C Venture chambered in 30TC with the best load being 29gr. with a bumped RCBS 180. I want to try some reduced loads for a 6.5 Creedmore and a 6.5X47 using 120 jacketed(forgive...
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    Forum: Leverguns

    Put a Williams peep sight on and get the shortest...

    Put a Williams peep sight on and get the shortest Marbles fiber optic sight and install it in the front base that's already on the gun. Works for my old eyes.
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    Forum: Boolit Lube !

    I have an older batch of Federal 22LR where the...

    I have an older batch of Federal 22LR where the wax like lube got hard and brittle. I dip them in Lee alox thinned with a little mineral spirits and let them dry. Seems to bring them back to usable...
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    I thank you much for the information. It may be...

    I thank you much for the information. It may be foolish to get into this but I enjoy learning new things and it can't hurt keeping your mind working out new things.
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    Always wanted to learn how to use a lathe

    Seriously thinking about getting a Grizzly gunsmithing lathe. It's been a bucket list thing for a while now. Just wondering what I'm going to get into tooling wise after the initial investment. I...
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    I often see 5744 and 4227 mentioned as...

    I often see 5744 and 4227 mentioned as replacements for 4759 but almost never see 4198 mentioned. Seems to be the redheaded stepchild of powders anymore.
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    I'm looking for a light load for cowboy pistol...

    I'm looking for a light load for cowboy pistol cartridge. I've tried TrailBoss, Unique,4756,4227, and 2400. All poor accuracy. Accurate mold 260gr. sized to .455. Also using a heavy crimp.
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    4759 in a 45LC

    Has anyone tried 4759 in a 45LC. Would be using the load in a Marlin cowboy rifle.
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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