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    IMO proper nose sizing is the key to pc rifle...

    IMO proper nose sizing is the key to pc rifle success. I use the nose sizing die made by Buckshot.
    However, this is a good option without any extra cost. But if your looking for best accuracy...
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    yep, I bought one when they first came out and I...

    yep, I bought one when they first came out and I traded it off shortly after. Same reasons, way too much jump to rifling, leads quickly, tumbles and keyholes. Worst gun I have ever owned. The...
  3. If you were to buy five of them, you might end up...

    If you were to buy five of them, you might end up with a bucket that resembles this one
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    Here is how I fixed mine
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  4. The new primer assembly works great for me. I...

    The new primer assembly works great for me. I think changing my powder measure to RCBS uniflow with case activated powder die also helped. I never could get the lee to completely stop spilling...
  5. For me, gc before pc is the best. I make my...

    For me, gc before pc is the best. I make my aluminum checks from best thickness of material for gas shank size and crimp them as they pass through the Lee push through sizer. Lithograph printing...
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    I had similar results as xacex, the mihec 125 gr...

    I had similar results as xacex, the mihec 125 gr is the most accurate, followed by the lee 125 gr (the only 2 molds I have for 9mm).
    Initially, I had accuracy issues and leading with my 9mm ar. I...
  7. My pics went haywire. here is the gc pic 101766

    My pics went haywire. here is the gc pic
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  8. 101757101757 At 25.4 groups started to open up....

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    At 25.4 groups started to open up. At 26 grains, it looks like it may be trying tighten back up. Lyman shows 27 gr as max potential load for the 311299 which is about the same weight...
  9. I would recommend setting up a account. I think...

    I would recommend setting up a account. I think it's the only way to pay Miha. Paypal is very secure.

    I think this is going to be a great mold. With no grooves, boolits will probably be trying to...
  10. In the 308, I loaded 5 each with 24, 24.2, 24.4,...

    In the 308, I loaded 5 each with 24, 24.2, 24.4, 24.6, 24.8, and 25gr. of 5744 with the NOE 311365

    here are the best two

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    My next outing will be...
  11. I'll take a 135 gr. bevel base .357 ...

    I'll take a 135 gr. bevel base .357 mike.hughes1atyahoodotcom
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    308 Win, 1:10 twist, All powder paints mirror blue dry tumble. COWW water dropped from mold and wd again after coating. Sized to .311 x .306, only fired one round across the chrono= 1876 fps.
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    0-60 minutes is likely what Popper meant. You...

    0-60 minutes is likely what Popper meant. You might want to try cooking a few more minutes, the actual boolit needs to reach 400 for at least 10 min. Possibly not fully cured?
    I use water dropped...
  14. HF black will NOT work for dry tumble...

    HF black will NOT work for dry tumble application. Works good with espc spray gun, but there has been concerns with the hf black being abrasive. From the hf colors, red is the best for dry tumble,...
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    [QUOTE=sdcitizen;2662577] I thought it might be...

    [QUOTE=sdcitizen;2662577] I thought it might be because I am sizing the last driving band down appox .007 (.318 to .311). [QUOTE]


    Have you tried sizing before pc?
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    what needs to cleaned off of a new casted boolit?...

    what needs to cleaned off of a new casted boolit? I am not saying the acetone rinse hurts anything, but why do it if not necessary? Are you washing out old lube? If so, I would just throw them in the...
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    I don't think the op is having any trouble with...

    I don't think the op is having any trouble with adhesion. The bare spot is from sizing off the rough edge at the base of the boolit where it was pulled away from cooking surface.
    I am exploring...
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    I use the screen material for all of my 223 and...

    I use the screen material for all of my 223 and some of the larger cal, also use the hardware cloth. I think the fine screen leaves less noticeable marks and has given me some of my best results
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    If there were more first dates to the range, we...

    If there were more first dates to the range, we would have more women in the sport. Second date, you could ease her into some reloading. Could be the perfect marriage!

    I had to use pretty boolits...
  20. Mihec 62 gr NATO with alum gc, hf red dry tumble...

    Mihec 62 gr NATO with alum gc, hf red dry tumble 1 coat, coww water drop from mold and wd after cooking. This load works good with my dpms ar. Since I started wd after cooking and age harden, my bhn...
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    The alloy is some soft range lead (bhn 8). I...

    The alloy is some soft range lead (bhn 8). I water dropped the boolits out of the mold and water dropped after cooking. Final bhn was about 8, they only had a couple of days of cure time. I was...
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    The Lee 230 might not be the best choice for a...

    The Lee 230 might not be the best choice for a hunting boolit. This one was fired from 300 blackout through a suppresser at sub speed through 2 wet phone books, a container of dirt, and into a bucket...
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    I use aluminum window screen material available...

    I use aluminum window screen material available at home depot or other hardware stores. I have baked 2 layers with no problems
  24. mine are solid colors - mirror blue, arctic cat...

    mine are solid colors - mirror blue, arctic cat green, and RAL 4006 (pink)
    On their main page, click on color selector and that will take you to the solid color section
  25. I think it was Frank (Freightman) who discovered...

    I think it was Frank (Freightman) who discovered the dry tumble method. He never really got any credit for his findings. It took quite a while to start catching on, the concept was so simple, people...
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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