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Forum: Classics & Stickies

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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Converting Berdan primer pockets to Boxer

    Started by Larry Gibson, 02-16-2012 10:10 PM
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    uscra112
    05-16-2024, 02:53 PM Go to last post

  2. Exclamation Sticky Thread Sticky: Can you top this? NOPE.

    Started by Crash_Corrigan, 11-26-2008 06:07 AM
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    Gunby
    05-14-2024, 05:42 PM Go to last post

  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Can't attach my photos

    Started by HATCH, 10-07-2018 04:39 PM
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    Griff
    03-17-2024, 03:25 PM Go to last post

  4. Sticky Thread Sticky: A myth about water and molten lead

    Started by jonk, 05-09-2010 10:28 PM
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    Tripplebeards
    01-09-2024, 01:18 PM Go to last post

  5. Smile Sticky Thread Sticky: Post of the month.

    Started by twocool4u, 07-17-2010 12:53 AM
    5 Pages •
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    Charlie Horse
    12-23-2023, 07:46 PM Go to last post

  6. Sticky Thread Sticky: Mold Cheat sheet for buyers

    Started by ktw, 09-16-2008 10:52 PM
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    • Replies: 55
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    Teddy (punchie)
    07-04-2023, 10:17 PM Go to last post

  7. Sticky Thread Sticky: Stolen Guns sticky

    Started by 45nut, 11-24-2009 05:07 PM
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    Beaverhunter2
    06-28-2023, 12:24 AM Go to last post

  8. Sticky Thread Sticky: From Ingot to Target: A Cast Bullet Guide for Handgunners

    Started by cbrick, 03-16-2011 03:39 PM
    5 Pages •
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    • Replies: 89
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    Alferd Packer
    05-05-2023, 03:12 AM Go to last post

  9. Sticky Thread Sticky: Top Punch Reference

    Started by wiljen, 09-11-2007 06:52 PM
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    • Replies: 35
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    georgerkahn
    04-20-2023, 10:06 AM Go to last post

  10. Sticky Thread Sticky: Setting up for boolits in a new 9mm

    Started by MtGun44, 07-10-2011 05:40 PM
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    Cosmic_Charlie
    01-07-2023, 05:24 PM Go to last post

  11. Sticky Thread Sticky: Zinc Wheelweights

    Started by 38 Super Auto, 02-24-2008 08:58 PM
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    lightman
    11-21-2022, 11:24 AM Go to last post

  12. Sticky Thread Sticky: how many pounds in a 5gal bucket?

    Started by lylejb, 08-04-2009 05:01 PM
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    JMN
    11-20-2022, 12:21 AM Go to last post

  13. Sticky Thread Sticky: Targets from your printer

    Started by Marlin Hunter, 07-28-2009 04:03 AM
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    • Replies: 129
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    Cosmic_Charlie
    08-15-2022, 10:06 AM Go to last post

  14. Sticky Thread Sticky: Here is the write-up "My homemade black powder"

    Started by atom73, 01-26-2011 10:01 PM
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    Milky Duck
    07-23-2022, 05:28 PM Go to last post

  15. Exclamation Sticky Thread Sticky: Abbreviations - Acronyms - As Used on This Forum

    Started by patsher, 01-18-2011 09:38 PM
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    cobia
    04-14-2022, 10:59 AM Go to last post

  16. Question Sticky Thread Sticky: Hollow Point Casting Technique

    Started by rugerman1, 01-28-2008 09:52 PM
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    Hoosier Carry
    10-25-2021, 09:55 PM Go to last post

  17. Sticky Thread Sticky: Gator gas checks

    Started by charger 1, 09-24-2007 03:51 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    too many things
    07-19-2021, 09:00 PM Go to last post

  18. Sticky Thread Sticky: Free online gun manuals

    Started by crabo, 03-15-2009 07:14 PM
    • Replies: 19
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    fiberoptik
    05-25-2021, 05:28 PM Go to last post

  19. Sticky Thread Sticky: From Firewood to a Gunstock

    Started by Gunfreak25, 04-02-2010 04:55 PM
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    • Replies: 29
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    Txcowboy52
    05-25-2021, 12:30 PM Go to last post

  20. Sticky Thread Sticky: Lyman Mold Chart Via Ol' Buffalo Bullet Co.

    Started by 45nut, 06-28-2007 04:35 PM
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    • Replies: 45
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    Jim22
    05-24-2021, 07:47 PM Go to last post

  21. Sticky Thread Sticky: Gas Check Boolits without Gas checks ???

    Started by Fire_stick, 03-15-2009 11:04 PM
    7 Pages •
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    • Replies: 133
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    GONRA
    06-18-2019, 05:15 PM Go to last post

  22. Thumbs up Sticky Thread Sticky: Mould Enlargement “beagling”

    Started by 45nut, 05-23-2011 12:08 PM
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    • Replies: 44
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    Jlw6636
    02-28-2019, 06:03 PM Go to last post

  23. Sticky Thread Sticky: Lost your toe? Make a new one!

    Started by Gunfreak25, 04-03-2010 06:10 PM
    3 Pages •
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    • Replies: 44
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    Rubino1988
    12-18-2018, 09:50 PM Go to last post

  24. Sticky Thread Sticky: The complete list of Hensley & Gibbs Bullet Molds

    Started by Texasflyboy, 06-27-2005 04:54 PM
    2 Pages •
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    • Replies: 23
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    vernm
    02-14-2018, 12:53 AM Go to last post

  25. Sticky Thread Sticky: Leementing Documentation w/Photos

    Started by wiljen, 06-28-2008 09:36 AM
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 60,671
    Grmps
    01-04-2018, 10:53 PM Go to last post

  26. Sticky Thread Sticky: New Website - "Casting Fellows" Link Inside

    Started by Texasflyboy, 01-29-2007 12:08 AM
    3 Pages •
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    • Replies: 46
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    JBinMN
    11-30-2017, 01:36 AM Go to last post

  27. Sticky Thread Sticky: Gates Extreme Meplat Bullets

    Started by Dixie Slugs, 03-07-2009 06:13 PM
    12 Pages •
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    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 239
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    AKholicBubba
    11-30-2017, 12:54 AM Go to last post

  28. Sticky Thread Sticky: Made more Ben's Red today

    Started by Ben, 09-25-2012 09:57 PM
    8 Pages •
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    • Replies: 148
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    AKholicBubba
    11-29-2017, 01:23 AM Go to last post

  29. Sticky Thread Sticky: Adventures in top punch making (Long)

    Started by oldtoolsniper, 03-11-2009 12:44 PM
    8 Pages •
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    • Replies: 145
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    millertony
    12-11-2015, 03:12 PM Go to last post

  30. Exclamation Sticky Thread Sticky: Posting in the Classics and Stickies

    Started by 45nut, 03-11-2008 12:00 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 24,353
    Gleedaniel13
    08-23-2015, 09:33 AM Go to last post

  31. Sticky Thread Sticky: Just the facts: Lube recipes

    Started by 45nut, 02-22-2008 01:12 AM
    3 Pages •
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    • Replies: 42
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    donald duck
    05-24-2014, 08:35 AM Go to last post

  32. Sticky Thread Sticky: The Right Handles Pic Thread!!

    Started by Suo Gan, 10-22-2011 01:19 PM
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    • Replies: 28
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    wch
    11-07-2013, 12:09 PM Go to last post

  33. Sticky Thread Sticky: Glen E. Fryxell Fans

    Started by cbrick, 09-27-2008 10:26 PM
    7 Pages •
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    • Replies: 123
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    km101
    10-19-2012, 04:10 PM Go to last post

  34. Sticky Thread Sticky: Classics & Stickies

    Started by 45nut, 01-06-2008 12:37 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    popper
    10-10-2012, 05:10 PM Go to last post

  35. Sticky Thread Sticky: Toughness Of Lead-tin-antimony Alloys

    Started by grumpy one, 05-22-2008 09:31 PM
    4 Pages •
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    • Replies: 72
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    popper
    04-17-2012, 02:41 PM Go to last post

  36. Sticky Thread Sticky: Shooters Archive (ZIP Format)

    Started by Gunload Master, 06-19-2005 05:06 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 32,082
    280Ackley
    02-28-2009, 10:07 AM Go to last post

  37. Sticky Thread Sticky: Gas Checks vs Shank Size

    Started by 45nut, 01-03-2007 05:22 PM
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    • Replies: 21
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    PatMarlin
    10-31-2008, 01:03 PM Go to last post

  38. Sticky Thread Sticky: Why Car Batteries Are Dangerous

    Started by Linstrum, 07-05-2008 04:06 AM
    • Replies: 10
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    45nut
    08-28-2008, 08:21 PM Go to last post

  39. Sticky Thread Sticky: How to post a photo into your post

    Started by Buckshot, 10-21-2005 01:15 AM
    • Replies: 0
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    Buckshot
    10-21-2005, 01:15 AM Go to last post

  1. ingots & why we smelt first

    Started by quiknot, 01-07-2007 06:09 PM
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    Charlie Horse
    08-31-2024, 03:48 PM Go to last post

  2. Streamlining Softnose Production

    Started by BruceB, 08-09-2006 07:28 AM
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    firefly1957
    07-07-2024, 07:32 AM Go to last post

  3. Data For Rex Powders

    Started by wiljen, 10-27-2008 01:41 PM
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    usbp379
    04-05-2024, 02:10 PM Go to last post

  4. Interesting Link- GMDR Cast Data

    Started by robertbank, 12-29-2007 10:06 AM
    • Replies: 8
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    Budzilla 19
    01-21-2024, 01:31 PM Go to last post

  5. Home made liquid case cleaner

    Started by HotRodAl, 08-27-2007 07:34 PM
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    Wooserco
    01-14-2024, 08:00 PM Go to last post

  6. Bullet trap ideas for recycling lead

    Started by JIMinPHX, 12-27-2007 08:34 PM
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    TXTad
    01-11-2024, 08:44 PM Go to last post

  7. Favorite reduced loads

    Started by ez4545, 06-27-2007 10:16 PM
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    scattershot
    07-28-2023, 02:19 PM Go to last post

  8. Head scratcher: How does lube work?

    Started by catboat, 06-22-2007 01:10 PM
    3 Pages •
    1 2 3
    • Replies: 44
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    GONRA
    07-16-2023, 06:02 PM Go to last post

  9. Casting hot glue boolits

    Started by Jim, 03-20-2007 08:59 PM
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    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 394
    • Views: 431,668
    Alferd Packer
    05-03-2023, 04:35 PM Go to last post

  10. Help!!! lol Stuck ingots

    Started by Swamprat1052, 01-25-2007 04:43 PM
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    • Replies: 114
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    Shanghai Jack
    12-24-2022, 09:31 AM Go to last post

  11. Pulling Bullets

    Started by Marc2, 01-26-2008 12:19 AM
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    • Replies: 114
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    M-Tecs
    08-01-2022, 10:47 PM Go to last post

  12. Tips on Salvaging Range Lead

    Started by Andy_P, 05-19-2007 06:01 PM
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    • Replies: 165
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    Charlie Horse
    01-29-2022, 09:41 AM Go to last post

  13. The difference between casting and smelting

    Started by Pepe Ray, 02-05-2013 01:51 PM
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    • Replies: 48
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    Alferd Packer
    01-21-2022, 09:38 AM Go to last post

  14. Smile "Gun Expert told me"

    Started by Freightman, 12-03-2006 05:45 PM
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    • Replies: 33
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    ebb
    12-31-2021, 10:04 PM Go to last post

  15. New to reloading?

    Started by 45nut, 05-19-2007 12:50 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 39,886
    GONRA
    10-07-2021, 06:22 PM Go to last post

  16. Cast bullet book

    Started by sav300, 02-20-2008 06:10 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
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    Alferd Packer
    10-07-2021, 05:15 AM Go to last post

  17. IDEAL Handbooks from Cornell Pubs

    Started by utk, 02-19-2008 07:27 AM
    • Replies: 10
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    Alferd Packer
    10-05-2021, 10:59 AM Go to last post

  18. Reloading a fired primer

    Started by Jim, 12-26-2011 11:59 AM
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    GONRA
    09-14-2021, 05:48 PM Go to last post

  19. Pretty good casting article

    Started by 45nut, 08-17-2009 10:46 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 13,049
    Targa
    08-21-2021, 11:36 AM Go to last post

  20. Badly Burned!!!

    Started by Whitespider, 04-12-2009 05:33 PM
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    • Replies: 188
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    Mr_Sheesh
    07-01-2021, 10:05 AM Go to last post

  21. Repairing, restoring, cleaning up, or refinishing a rifle stock.

    Started by Gunfreak25, 01-20-2009 04:00 PM
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    1 2
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 116,637
    Txcowboy52
    05-26-2021, 11:57 AM Go to last post

  22. more on Lee tumble lube

    Started by hornetguy, 01-03-2008 12:39 AM
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    • Replies: 96
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    Krag 1901
    02-19-2021, 11:12 AM Go to last post

  23. Realistic Expectations for Cast Boolits

    Started by Bass Ackward, 11-01-2006 08:27 AM
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    dtknowles
    01-24-2021, 01:42 AM Go to last post

  24. Smile Casting with my homemade lead hammer mold.

    Started by RogerWatsonfromIdaho, 02-08-2008 10:08 AM
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    • Replies: 27
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    country gent
    02-08-2020, 12:20 PM Go to last post

  25. burning rate chart

    Started by Lloyd Smale, 01-06-2008 08:36 AM
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    Hamish
    06-25-2019, 08:47 PM Go to last post
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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