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  1. Thread: Private Msgs

    by FredBuddy
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    Thanks for reply. Just now tagged on to 2 year...

    Thanks for reply.
    Just now tagged on to 2 year
    old message; seems to work.
    Before, I started new msg but when
    I hit send I got a box that said 'castboolits...
    wants to know if you want to leave...
  2. Thread: Private Msgs

    by FredBuddy
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    Private Msgs

    Not working for me.

    Trying to get a msg to DougGuy.

    What's up?
  3. Forum: Cast Boolits

    I powder coat a Lyman 457191 to bring it up to...

    I powder coat a Lyman 457191 to
    bring it up to size. Use Smoke's
    colored powders, not the clear.
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    Willie: Go to marlinowners.com where you will...

    Willie:
    Go to marlinowners.com where you will find
    hundreds of pages of info about this very subject.

    My 1894 prefers (demands) the Lee 125 RFN, powder coated,
    sized 3595 in 357 brass with a...
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    Winchester 62A with 22 shorts !

    Winchester 62A with 22 shorts !
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    Pull theT: Yes, case length matters, but not as...

    Pull theT:
    Yes, case length matters, but not as much
    as for the crimp die.
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    This boolit shoots well in my 03A3 with 16 grs...

    This boolit shoots well in my 03A3
    with 16 grs 2400. Haven't spent
    much time with it yet.
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    I use a Redding taper crimp die #85146 to solve...

    I use a Redding taper crimp die #85146
    to solve this problem. I handload for 8
    different 30-30's and this is one of the few
    things they all agree on !!!
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    Well, friends, I settled on the Stihl e-z pull....

    Well, friends, I settled on the Stihl e-z pull.
    It is amazing easy to start and pairs well with
    the canned gas I use in other equipment.
    Now I'm on the same page as GONRA !

    Thanks to all for...
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    Thanks for the responses, friends. The saws are...

    Thanks for the responses, friends.
    The saws are Husqvarna. Going to look
    at Stihl e-z pulls and electric, however
    this is Amish country and I doubt our
    Amish dealer keeps many battery tools...
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    Husky chainsaws

    Friends:

    I have two of them, have used them some
    for firewood and cleanup - say low to moderate
    wear & tear. The other day I had a cleanup job,
    got 'em out, couldn't start 'em. Can't overcome...
  12. I have a 30-30 carbine barrel on my Contender...

    I have a 30-30 carbine barrel on my Contender
    frame right now. Meets the OP's criteria
    depending on what handload I put in it. Lots of
    versatility here.

    But I'd sure like to add a 25-20...
  13. Forum: Cast Boolits

    Sarge: I'm in Eastern Knox County. If that's...

    Sarge:

    I'm in Eastern Knox County. If that's
    near enough to be of assistance, let
    me know.
  14. Daekar: My Henry SS (H015) really likes the...

    Daekar:

    My Henry SS (H015) really likes the Lyman 358429, a
    170 gr SWC, powder coated and sized .3585, with
    7.0 gr Unique. Being a 7lb rifle, it's quite pleasant
    to shoot. It also shoots...
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    Thanks to all for your helpful responses -...

    Thanks to all for your helpful responses - including
    Hogtamer's exquisite design.
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    Bib Overalls - How to...

    ...buy and wear.

    OK, I'm 5'8", 38 waist and a big beer belly.
    When I try a pair I have to get at least a size 44
    to get around everything, but the bib part sticks
    out on the sides like I have...
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    I've tried nose sizing with the NOE gear - it...

    I've tried nose sizing with the NOE gear - it works
    but is a pita.
    The fussy rifles get the NOE 127 gr RF or the
    Lyman 3118 (311008). Work just fine here for
    close range groundhog and other pest...
  18. I'd try the LLA route first. If that's not...

    I'd try the LLA route first. If that's not satisfactory then
    clean the factory lube off (as described on this site
    in several places) and powder coat up to size.

    I started using store-bought...
  19. WTB IIRC, an old Savage bolt gun in 25-20. Wrong...

    IIRC, an old Savage bolt gun in 25-20.
    Wrong model number ?
  20. WTB I have the NOE mould and would be happy to send...

    I have the NOE mould and would be happy to
    send you some. Mine drop at .261 and are both
    GC and PB.

    I fixed up a friends Savage 340 and sighted
    in with Trail Boss and got dime sized groups
    at...
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    I also use the Lee bench prime and I like it. Ya...

    I also use the Lee bench prime and I like it.
    Ya just have to pay attention to each stroke.
    Very easy on my hands.
  22. Thread: Smokes clear

    by FredBuddy
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    Yup, I use it.

    Yup, I use it.
  23. Thread: Bfr 45/70

    by FredBuddy
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    NOE's collar button....

    NOE's collar button....
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    HA ! KRH, I thought I was the only one crazy...

    HA !

    KRH, I thought I was the only one crazy enough to do this.

    Same problem, lots of misfires with milsurp blanks. Took a bunch home,
    saved the dumped powder, removed the primers and swaged...
  25. Thread: 8mm Mauser

    by FredBuddy
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    The Lee 175 gr works great in mine. I also use...

    The Lee 175 gr works great in mine.

    I also use a NOE 135 plain base (for 32 Special)
    and powdercoated up to .323.

    Original sights are hard to use but
    I'm not sure I want to scope it.

    Watch...
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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