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    I’ve had good luck with RCBS service. My...

    I’ve had good luck with RCBS service. My Chargemaster has not had issues, but I bought one for my dad, and it had issues. I ended up sending it back. They replaced it, but tested it with the sakes...
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    I’ll chime in here. I have a rule that works for...

    I’ll chime in here. I have a rule that works for me. My reloads go through my guns, and nobody else’s. Nobody else’s reloads go through my guns.

    One exception, though, I was shooting with my dad,...
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    How many pieces are you looking for? Let me know...

    How many pieces are you looking for? Let me know and I’ll look around when I get home tonight.

    Thanks.

    Tim
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    Well, looks like NYfirefighter beat me to the...

    Well, looks like NYfirefighter beat me to the punch.
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    Another idea is to use the next size up, drill...

    Another idea is to use the next size up, drill and tap through the side, into the cavity,for a 1/4-28 set screw, and turn the set screw in or out to adjust the powder charge. Once you have the charge...
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    I was at the gun counter at Gander Mountain one...

    I was at the gun counter at Gander Mountain one day. Someone looking for their first handgun is fondling the pistols. Muzzle sweeps me. I politely told him not to do that. Does it again, and I...
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    I just found info on my phone, it is a Weider...

    I just found info on my phone, it is a Weider Club C650. If you google that, you will get an idea of what it is.

    Tim
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    Frkelly - I have a set in my basement. If you’re...

    Frkelly - I have a set in my basement. If you’re interested, it would only cost you a trip to Traverse City. It is a Weider (I think), rack system, with the bench, pull-down, pectoral, legs, etc. I...
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    I purchased a piggyback press from him. Shipped...

    I purchased a piggyback press from him. Shipped quickly and it arrived in good shape. I would do business with him again.

    Tim
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    I'll take it for $45 shipped. By the way, it...

    I'll take it for $45 shipped.

    By the way, it is a Lee Automator. It converts a single stage press to a pro 1000 (sort of).

    PM coming shortly.

    Thanks.

    Tim
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I haven't tried any without the check. All that...

    I haven't tried any without the check. All that I have cast have been powdercoated and checked. I'm afraid if I pull checks off, I might damage the base of the bullet. I'm probably going to cast...
  12. 241491I have a belling die, photo attached. It...

    241491I have a belling die, photo attached. It is part of a set, but I load 9 mm on a turret, and use a Lee powder thru die to bell and charge the cases. This has not been used for 3-4 years, so...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I have not tested without gas checks. Might be a...

    I have not tested without gas checks. Might be a good test. If I test that, I'll report back.

    I use the NOE push through sizing system, as they have a lot more sizes to choose than Lee. Sizing...
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    Don't know how fast they were going, don't have a...

    Don't know how fast they were going, don't have a chronograph. I am using large pistol magnum primers. Gas checks are Gator gas checks, from NOE Molds.

    Gave my shoulder a good workout. Recoil...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I just shot some of the Lee 440 grain bullets in...

    I just shot some of the Lee 440 grain bullets in my Beowulf tonight. Powdercoated then gas checked. 42.0 grains of Reloder-7. 2.100" COAL. Three shot group at just under 1-1/4" at 100 yards. Only...
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    I have been using the RCBS Chargemaster 1500 for...

    I have been using the RCBS Chargemaster 1500 for about 8-10 years (time flies, I can't remember). It has been flawless. I got one for my dad a few years ago, and we had some issues. RCBS customer...
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    I have used the Bosch and Milwaukee brands, with...

    I have used the Bosch and Milwaukee brands, with good results. For torx bits, the best I have ever used are GRK brand. I bought them at a local lumber yard, but you should be able to find them...
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    I got 100 empty 50 Beowulf cases and a die set. ...

    I got 100 empty 50 Beowulf cases and a die set. Just ordered an Alexander Arms 50 Beo upper and a few other items I'll need to put this together. Can't wait to make some noise.

    Merry Christmas...
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    I use a brave response iwb holster...

    I use a brave response iwb holster (braveresponse.com). It has an elastic band that goes around your waist, so it is not supported by your clothing. Similar to the holster in the first photo in...
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    When we used to winter camp with the Boy Scouts,...

    When we used to winter camp with the Boy Scouts, my feet would feel like blocks of ice, until I found a pair of Baffin Eiger boots. Those are truly game changers. It's worth checking them out. I...
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    Arnie - I have 15 pieces of the Hornady 45-70...

    Arnie - I have 15 pieces of the Hornady 45-70 brass. If you're still looking for some, PM me your address, and I'll put it in a USPS flat rate box. I may not be able to get it out until Monday or...
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    Just take a cue from my dad. When I was...

    Just take a cue from my dad. When I was graduating from college, he and my mom bought a 27' boat, that they basically used as a summer getaway. An uncle of mine was talking to him about the boat,...
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    Lloyd, is that Northern Arms that closed down? ...

    Lloyd, is that Northern Arms that closed down? That's too bad, as they have a shooting range there that I told my daughter about.

    She is in Marquette. Where is a good, safe place for her to go...
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    I see you do some boolit casting. Any interest in...

    I see you do some boolit casting. Any interest in some 63% tin / 37% lead solder ingots? I have a bunch from our manufacturing facility that we had to replace with lead-free solder due to...
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    Looking for some .434" bullets

    I found some boolits. Thank you.

    I have a couple H&R Handi rifles in 44 mag (one has been reamed to 445 Supermag). My cast boolits sized to .430 aren't very accurate, as the barrel has a .432"...
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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