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    Boolit Bub NZSarge's Avatar
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    Talking New Member/ Hi all

    Hi, just joined your awesome forum. I have been lurking for a while and thought it was time to join up..
    I live in New Zealand..not joined by a bridge to Australia, but close..

    I am new to reloading and casting ( about 6 months new) and currently load for .357 , .303., .223 and 12 gauge.

    Reloading is great and cast lead has been a natural progression....really addictive.

    I hope to also load/cast for 7.62x39 and 45-70 when the budget down under allows.

    Anyway, thanks for reading.
    Last edited by NZSarge; 04-13-2012 at 02:41 AM. Reason: typo

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    Welcome to the Nuthouse, Sarge! We have a couple of very active NZ members here, you're in good company. Shooting cast in those calibers is a cinch if you follow a few basic guidelines for correct sizing, reasonably appropriate alloys, powder choice, lube choice, and use the right tools. You'll need an extra die for the x39 to bellmouth the case neck for cast, the 45/70 sets usually come with one. Lots of good info here, check out the classics/stickys and don't be afraid to use the "search" function, and if you don't have a copy of the Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook 3rd or 4th edition, I would recommend adding it to your list of "must haves".

    Gear

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    Welcome aboard NZSarge !
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    NZSarge,
    Welcome to our addiction!
    You'll find this to be a great place to hang out and learn things. Let me reccomend that you read the Glen Fryxell article book "From Ingot to Target: A Cast Bullet Guide for Handgunners"
    http://www.lasc.us/Fryxell_Book_Contents.htm
    Lot's of good info in there and it covers the basics and a lot more.
    Good luck, jmsj

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    Welcome Sarge! Good to have you aboard!

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    Welcome aboard.

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    Glad to have you with us!
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    Welcome, to Cast Boolits, from Indiana.
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    Hi Sarge, glad you decided to join up.
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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