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    I have lots of RP, FC, and Win x39 brass now....

    I have lots of RP, FC, and Win x39 brass now. Converted and fireformed, it’s right at 35gr H2O. I scrapped all the PPU.
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    The cases are definitely too thin! They hold...

    The cases are definitely too thin! They hold 26-27 grains of water, instead of 25. They also weigh at least 10 grains less.
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    PPU recalled all of their 6.5 Grendel brass. I...

    PPU recalled all of their 6.5 Grendel brass. I called them and said they don’t cover once fired cases. They didn’t blow up the first time, technically... The seller is going to send me a batch with a...
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    One of the cases blew up on me yesterday! I’m...

    One of the cases blew up on me yesterday! I’m okay, though. I was wearing safety glasses, and felt the extractor bounce off my head. Gas went everywhere. The mag blew out the bottom and bulged out!...
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    I tried One Shot, but tight cases would stick. I...

    I tried One Shot, but tight cases would stick. I use the Hornady liquid or even boolit lube, especially when reforming cases.
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    Sounds like a bent pin or off center hole. I’ve...

    Sounds like a bent pin or off center hole. I’ve loaded PSD brass hundreds of times. Are you using enough lube?
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Poll: If you load a caliber that they fit, why melt...

    If you load a caliber that they fit, why melt them? Load up a few and see how they do. If they’re junk, then melt them.
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    I shot and fireformed all the brass. I had to...

    I shot and fireformed all the brass. I had to manually feed some of them, but now they chamber perfectly when reloaded. The chamber stopped scratching them, so I got all the burrs out.
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    The bolt and chamber are both Grendel II. The...

    The bolt and chamber are both Grendel II. The lugs lock perfectly, and the extractor works fine. The cases were sticking in the rough chamber.
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    I looked at the chamber with a bright light after...

    I looked at the chamber with a bright light after I lapped it. The shoulder angle is just a .001 or so less sharp now. I guess it had a few burrs, and they were digging into the brass. I shot a...
  11. That is one cool looking round. It looks like a...

    That is one cool looking round. It looks like a 357 Sig and a .50 Beowulf had a baby! :)
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    I fixed it! Some of the Grendel brass didn’t want...

    I fixed it! Some of the Grendel brass didn’t want to chamber, and I realized the chamber may have burrs. I polished it and the feedramps really well. Tiny bits of metal came out. I tried the “plink”...
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    I shaved the shellholder down about .004, and it...

    I shaved the shellholder down about .004, and it helped. They chamber, but only extract when fired. The Grendel brass I found is PPU, with large primers. It has the Grendel headstamp, but has the...
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    I polished the shellholder. There was a lot of...

    I polished the shellholder. There was a lot of slop between it and the ram. The shoulder is being pushed back more now, and it will chamber if I force it. It’s probably just a bad batch of brass. I...
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    I found some Grendel brass, and the dimensions...

    I found some Grendel brass, and the dimensions are the same. It must be the shoulder. I got a couple 7.62s to chamber, and they fireformed. They chamber now. It’s a 6.5 Grendel Type 2 barrel and...
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    7.62x39 converted to 6.5 Grendel not chambering

    I’ve just built an upper in 6.5 Grendel. I found some once fired 7.62x39, and resized it to 6.5 Grendel. The neck, base, and shoulder are correct, but it still won’t chamber. I’m using a Lee sizing...
  17. I’ve been finding these at ranges, too. They’re...

    I’ve been finding these at ranges, too. They’re Russian-made Wolf/Colt ammo. They’re .40S&W, mainly, with possibly some .223 and .308.
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    I was a little shocked. I usually just find...

    I was a little shocked. I usually just find award/gift pewter ware, usually engraved. This is the first time I found anything like this.
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    I put it in the oven and slowly turned it up....

    I put it in the oven and slowly turned it up. It’s not perfect, but within 15-20 degrees F. I did some more research, and found out 70/30 lead/tin melts at 504F. It’s probably that or very close.
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    Odd melting point

    I found some old plates that say “Made In Holland”, but are far heavier than pewter. I think they’re mostly lead with some tin. Acid doesn’t make bubbles on them. I heated one up, and it melted right...
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    237066 I think I found some actual English...

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    I think I found some actual English pewter. The touch marks look to be late 18th century. Someone put a label on with “appraised 1790” on it. I’m not melting this!
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    I put battery terminals in my melt all the time....

    I put battery terminals in my melt all the time. If they’re soft, and easy to scratch, they’re definitely lead.
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    Sticky: It has a dark patina, but it’s very shiny where...

    It has a dark patina, but it’s very shiny where it’s scratched. The metal is very soft, almost like lead. I’ve scored a lot of pewter at this store lately, but this is much heavier than anything else...
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    Sticky: It says absolutely nothing. I guess I’ll buy one...

    It says absolutely nothing. I guess I’ll buy one and acid test it. If it passes, I’ll get them all.
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    Sticky: I found some plain plates with no hallmarks, but...

    I found some plain plates with no hallmarks, but they scratched with my fingernail, and bent easily. They have a label saying “Made in Holland”. They are really heavy, too. I’m tempted to go back...
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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