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  1. Thread: gas checks

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    I have reloaded for a number of years, and got...

    I have reloaded for a number of years, and got into reloading back in 1974 when stationed in Kodiak, Alaska, mainly cause was hard to get ammo in some calibers.
    It would have to be ordered...
  2. Thread: gas checks

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    I have loaded pistol bullets I purchased from...

    I have loaded pistol bullets I purchased from two companies, Missouri bullet company, and Acme bullet company , that they had cast, and lubed, I just reloaded them in 45 acp, 45 colt, ...
  3. Thread: gas checks

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    I have a lead melting pot, it is electric, ...

    I have a lead melting pot, it is electric, and my brother gave me a mold for 405 grain bullet. I also purchased molds for 45 acp and 9 mm bullet molds. But as of this point have not...
  4. Thread: gas checks

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    I am not using black powder, just smokeless...

    I am not using black powder, just smokeless powder. The loads I have already loaded, when stationed in Kodiak, ALASKA, in 1983 are still good, loaded 350 grain Hornady jackated bullet
  5. Thread: gas checks

    by oldbear1950
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    right now I have not made or purchased cast ...

    right now I have not made or purchased cast bullets, only have Hornady 300 and 350 grain bullets. Those I have loaded in the past and not used gas checks.
    My brother who had been loading a...
  6. Thread: gas checks

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    gas checks

    got a question guys, I am just starting to load 45-70 cast lead bullets. How necessary is it to use gas checks.
    I load pistol cartridges, 38 special and 357 mag, and 45 colt, and am in the...
  7. But I do know that cartridge length in Marlin ...

    But I do know that cartridge length in Marlin and Marlin clones is 2.500 inches
  8. I am considering the purchase of a 1886 in...

    I am considering the purchase of a 1886 in either 45-70 or 45-90. I do handload, so loads would not be a problem, and ya'll say in a pinch could fire 45-70 rounds in a 45-90 rifle.
    I am...
  9. I would like to put my two cents worth in here....

    I would like to put my two cents worth in here. Garrett, and two or three other companies are making custom ammo for 45-70 that is safe in Marlin/Henry/ROSSI R 95, and any other clones of...
  10. Forum: Leverguns

    I thought about that, and I have been a long...

    I thought about that, and I have been a long time fan of 45-70. In the past have owned three Marlins, including the guide gun, two other Henry's including the new all weather with 18.5...
  11. Forum: Leverguns

    New henry 45-70 with 22 inch octagon barrel

    any body have any experience with this model of Henry? it weighs in at 8.1 lbs empty
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    Rossi R 95s

    Has anyone tried these new guns from Rossi. They are using walnut stocks and forearms, and look so much like a Marlin/Ruglin/Henry woud have to mic them out to tell the difference
  13. Forum: Leverguns

    I bought a new ROSSI R 92 38/357 and a new...

    I bought a new ROSSI R 92 38/357 and a new R 92 45 COLT/454 CASULL. one of the first things I did was order from STEVES GUNZ, the stainless magazine follower, and have had no...
  14. Forum: Leverguns

    chiappa 1886 deluxe with 24 inch octagon barrel

    do any of you have any information on this rifle, good or bad?
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    Forum: Leverguns

    I have a chance to get the deluxe version of...

    I have a chance to get the deluxe version of their 1886 with the 26 inch octagon barrel, at a fair price, do any of you have any experience with that model?
  16. Forum: Leverguns

    Sticky:Poll: I forgot to mention I have a Ruger Security Six ...

    I forgot to mention I have a Ruger Security Six 4 inch barrel 38/357 to go with that Rossi, and an Uberti EL PATRON, 45 COLT, to go with the 45 colt/454 casull, with 5 1/2 inch barrel, and...
  17. Forum: Leverguns

    Maybe I have not fired mine enough yet, but so...

    Maybe I have not fired mine enough yet, but so far, my two new ROSSI'S R 92'S are feeding fine, no case bulges, and no problems. They are both stainless, and so far no problems.
    I will...
  18. Forum: Leverguns

    Sticky:Poll: I traded for two ROSSI R 92's one is a 16...

    I traded for two ROSSI R 92's one is a 16 inch barrel, stainless 38/357, and the other is 20 inch barrel, stainless, 45 COLT/454 CASULL. Here in south Alabama, these two will handle...
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    a lot of those were Belgium/Argentine 7.65 ...

    a lot of those were Belgium/Argentine 7.65 mauser, just sayin
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    I purchased or traded for two new ROSSI R 92'S ...

    I purchased or traded for two new ROSSI R 92'S one is 38/357 mag, stainless, 16 inch barrel, the other is 45 COLT/454 CASULL, STAINLESS 20 INCH BARREL, SUPER impressed with both!!!
    ...
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    Forum: Leverguns

    I had two granddads that were old town marshalls...

    I had two granddads that were old town marshalls in Oklahoma during the oil boom of the 1920s and 1930s. One carried an old Winchester 92 and the other an old Marlin lever gun, and they taught...
  22. Forum: Leverguns

    Rossi r 92 38/357 and 45colt/454 casull

    Do any of you reloaders know if it is ok to use coated bullets in these two lever guns,
    I have only had them a short time , and fired both factory and lead reloads in them and they worked...
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    I have to be honest, I picked up an Uberti EL...

    I have to be honest, I picked up an Uberti EL PATRON, at a local pawn shop, have shot both factory and reloads, and have had no problems. Was used when I got it but not abused.
    Not sure...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    am shooting in a charter arms with 2 inch barrel,...

    am shooting in a charter arms with 2 inch barrel, but I can bring a rod to check it out
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    32 h & r mag

    My lyman cast bullet manual shows a load for 100 grain round nose with 1.8 grains of bullseye powder, for a really light load.
    has any one used this load before
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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