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    I paid more than twice that for a k38 and have no...

    I paid more than twice that for a k38 and have no complaints. May be time to put a little extra in the collection plate next Sunday.
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    Iirc the 311284 was designed by John Barlow...

    Iirc the 311284 was designed by John Barlow specifically for .30-40 Krag

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    There was an article in Gun Digest many years ago...

    There was an article in Gun Digest many years ago by Jim Floral called "My .30-40 Krag Plinker" that was a good read with load data.
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    The .30-40 is a great cartridge for boolits.

    The .30-40 is a great cartridge for boolits.
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    I heard the excitement in 2 voices on that video....

    I heard the excitement in 2 voices on that video. Another great story. You are doing good work.
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    I can see where it would be viable for someone...

    I can see where it would be viable for someone just getting into casting on a limited budget. If I was just getting started I would look real hard at it.

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  7. I like 4.5 grains of red dot/promo 7nder a 190...

    I like 4.5 grains of red dot/promo 7nder a 190 grain button nose solid base wadcutter.
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    Alvin York and his neighbors were using front...

    Alvin York and his neighbors were using front loaders when the U.S. entered WW1. They thought the war was against the British at first.
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    Be sure to give us a range report. Maybe in a...

    Be sure to give us a range report. Maybe in a new thread.
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    A 5" N frame makes me go weak in the knees.

    A 5" N frame makes me go weak in the knees.
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    Shoulder or full body mount?

    Shoulder or full body mount?
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    Should cut down on the number of salesmen or...

    Should cut down on the number of salesmen or people handling out religious literature showing up unannounced.
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    Range report please.

    Range report please.
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    Doug is a great resource we are lucky to have.

    Doug is a great resource we are lucky to have.
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    Great story and neat gun.

    Great story and neat gun.
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    Have you tried adjusting the pressure on the...

    Have you tried adjusting the pressure on the alloy? RCBS has a screw that limits how far the lever can be lifted. I have seen pictures of Lee pots with a z shaped piece of metal added to allow a...
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    Yup. They used a contractor with limited...

    Yup. They used a contractor with limited experience in canning and lead based solder got in contact with the food. Metal cans were a new technology at the time.
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    For a .38 special, I would highly recommend a...

    For a .38 special, I would highly recommend a model 14 k38 masterpiece. It is a k frame so it will be lighter and smaller than the N frame but grips are easily changed if needed. Never heard of a...
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    There was a ship that sank during the Civil War....

    There was a ship that sank during the Civil War. When excavated 100 years after canned food (may have been in jars) was found and analyzed. It was found to be edible but had lost nutrients. ...
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    I don't. The cat litter stays put. It prevents...

    I don't. The cat litter stays put. It prevents oxidation of the lead. I also think it reduces splashing. It gives protection for the mold so it doesent have direct contact with the hot lead. You...
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    No experience with Beretta. Some with one model...

    No experience with Beretta. Some with one model 59. It was a turd, horrible accuracy. Browning HP is ergonomic with so so accuracy and a heavy trigger unless the mag safety is disabled. Not...
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    Gallon jugs at 200 are probably doable with that...

    Gallon jugs at 200 are probably doable with that gun and load.
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Strongly advise against sizing 9mm to .356. Most...

    Strongly advise against sizing 9mm to .356. Most shoot best at .357+. I personally size to .358 for all 9mm. Slug your bore. As for MP molds, the brass ones are absolute jewels. Tip, brass molds...
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    Guns that are consistently accurate are easy to...

    Guns that are consistently accurate are easy to love. Its the ones that shoot really well once in a while and poorly the rest of the time will make you pull your hair out.
  25. Air cooled wheel weights worked on critters up to...

    Air cooled wheel weights worked on critters up to Gemsbuck and Kudu for me.
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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