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    My first was a 6.5 jap contract rifle on the...

    My first was a 6.5 jap contract rifle on the carcano action. Don't recall the model number. It had been sporterized and cost a whole $10.00. I don't know what happened to it. One of my nephews...
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    Forum: Leverguns

    Check Remington factory ammo. If you don't trust...

    Check Remington factory ammo. If you don't trust Remington ammo, don't use it. I use either the LEE 170 RF bullet or the Lyman 311-041 for most of my shooting. I also like the Ranch Dog TLC 165...
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    Thanks to all. I got lots of good information. ...

    Thanks to all. I got lots of good information. I'll pass it along to my nephew.
    Tom
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    Forum: Leverguns

    .45-60 from .45-70 brass??

    My nephew just obtained a replica m76 rifle in .45-60 caliber. Ammunition is priced out of this world. There seems to be a slight difference in rim thickness with the .45-70. My question is, will...
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    Forum: Leverguns

    My load is usually 42.5 grains of IMR 4198. This...

    My load is usually 42.5 grains of IMR 4198. This load is safe in my rifle. Work up slowly and with care for your rifle checking carefully for pressure signs. This works for me. I also use the...
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    Mosin Nagant

    My brother just came into possession of a commie (not American) MN. The seriel number is ZHZH6XXXThere is a triangle stamped just ahead of the receiver. It is marked 1942 and has a hammer and...
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    I'm looking for some russian powder. They have a...

    I'm looking for some russian powder. They have a russian 4198 type powder used in the 7.62x39 and a russian unique. I don't recall the sources or, proper names. I've seen a lot of good write ups...
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    Forum: Leverguns

    .30-30

    A hit is a hit with anything. A miss is a miss. Put the bullet in the right place and it WILL work. That's anything from a .22 short to a .50 caliber. As for combat. Check with any big city...
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    We NEED a few of these places in America. There...

    We NEED a few of these places in America. There would be a lot less crime. This is what our second amendment is all about. We could laugh at confiscation.
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    which caliber

    Why not split the difference and go with a .35 based on whatever existing case that works? There is .35 rem., 35 .30-30, 35 .303, 35.3040K. Or you could pick a usable case and go with a .37...
  11. Thread: Mp-40

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    I've never had the opportunity to fire any of the...

    I've never had the opportunity to fire any of the old classics but, carried a MP-5-SD for a while. On duty only. Wish I could have taken it home with me. It was on duty only. A real fun toy.
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    pacific die parts

    Any body know where I can locate decapping pins decapper assembly for old pacific 22V dies?
    The pins appear to be the headed type. They look to be a smaller diameter.
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    Forum: Our Town

    I just found a business card picked up at the...

    I just found a business card picked up at the sooner gun show in Tulsa, OK. There is an outfit called Iron Sight, Inc. Their web site is ironsightinc.com.
    Their e-mail...
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    I use spray brake cleaner. Works great. I pull...

    I use spray brake cleaner. Works great. I pull a twisted solvent soaked rag through the die or, put a couple of patches dipped in solvent in a slotted jag, push it into the die and spin. Most...
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    Don't remember the name but, I run into one guy...

    Don't remember the name but, I run into one guy at the Sooner gun shows in Tulsa,OK every time I go there. I'm not sure but, I think his first name is Mike. I got a couple of used/rebuilt redfields...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    The size is very close. It varies with alloys. ...

    The size is very close. It varies with alloys. You may want to try a Lee push through sizer. If I remember right, hard bullets usually cast very close to or right on the advertised size. Softer...
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    Forum: Our Town

    Is this normal??

    I was at my reloading desk a few minutes ago and decided to play with my bullets. I had cast and sized about 20 pounds of LEE C430-310RF bullets last spring. I picked up my calipers and a few...
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    Celebrate his life and your time with him. Give...

    Celebrate his life and your time with him. Give thanks for the time you had with him.His time here is done. He sleeps. awaiting the resurrection. It's something you will keep in your heart a long...
  19. Thread: Grandma

    by tom barthel
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    We often overlook the contributions our elders...

    We often overlook the contributions our elders make in our life. I attended a family get to gather yesterday. A nephew told me my mother purchased a house trailer for him when he got married. The...
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    Forum: Leverguns

    I recently had a problem like that. My problem...

    I recently had a problem like that. My problem was caused by me not seating a bullet deep enough. I removed the lever bolt and ejector. Then I turned the rifle over dumping the round on the...
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    Forum: Our Town

    I am a believer in the LEE presses. That said I...

    I am a believer in the LEE presses. That said I must admit (I) broke couple of them. I suggest buying the LEE press. Just follow the instructions. It takes a lot to break one of their monster...
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    It happened to me once. I was working with...

    It happened to me once. I was working with surplus foreign military ammo. The primer popped, I threw the tool with the round in it into a bucket of water. I didn't know what would happen next. I...
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    Forum: Our Town

    Enough to keep shooting. When I think the supply...

    Enough to keep shooting. When I think the supply needs to be enhanced, I will cast more. Or, if I get a new mold. Lotsa work involved for me to cast.
  24. Thread: My Aunt

    by tom barthel
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    I am sorry for your loss. Nothing can bring her...

    I am sorry for your loss. Nothing can bring her back. Don't let yourself get caught up in the could of, would of, should of game. I do wish it had not happened but, it did. You have people you...
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    returned uberti high wall

    H&R/NEF seemed to have quality control problems. They have been bought out by marlin. Marlin is owned by Remington. Perhaps the new ones will be of better quality. If there are any new ones. If...
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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