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    Start a new history for yourself……..Who knows,...

    Start a new history for yourself……..Who knows, maybe the Henry will become another 39a someday, and you’ll already have one! Me, I’ll keep the Golden 39A.
  2. My 1911 model 1905 3rd change 4” shoots 115gr to...

    My 1911 model 1905 3rd change 4” shoots 115gr to point of aim out to 12 yards, at least. I’m going to load 231 from 3.1 to 3.4 and chrony. Also when I start casting I’ll use an Accurate mold I am...
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    Good to know! Just got my RCBS Cowboy dies and...

    Good to know! Just got my RCBS Cowboy dies and the expander is only 312. Good info!
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    I’m in the same task for an old S&W 1905...

    I’m in the same task for an old S&W 1905 revolver.

    I’ve had experience with cast bullets and the use of M dies as described above. I’ve ordered a set of RCBS Cowboy Dies in 32-20, along with a #1...
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    Be sure and get a die set with a M die...

    Be sure and get a die set with a M die expander…….Tight chambers will hang if the brass it too large where the boolit is parked.
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    I use Lee 401-175-TC. I use it on hogs in a...

    I use Lee 401-175-TC. I use it on hogs in a carbine platform and the G20. Killed out to 120 yards with carbine at 1600 fps. Not sure in 1911, but works fine in the carbine chamber.
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    Forum: Our Town

    Lost mine last Thanksgiving. He made it to 91. ...

    Lost mine last Thanksgiving. He made it to 91. I was very blessed to have had him as well as my mom is still with us. Memories. Prayers for peace and comfort to you and your family.
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    Forum: Leverguns

    Thank you! Got my two bags coming.

    Thank you! Got my two bags coming.
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I’ve been watching this thread. I’ve searched...

    I’ve been watching this thread. I’ve searched some sources and have discovered this one from a chemistry site:

    It is probably lead carbonate PbCO3, because it is white, and lead(II) oxide is...
  10. Thanks Jreid, It helps when you know all the...

    Thanks Jreid,
    It helps when you know all the words in the post. I did a quick check and still get tons of posts without anything in my search criteria; plain, ‘xxx’, “xxx”, xxx and xxx, etc. It...
  11. Having prior experience is priceless, and I’m old...

    Having prior experience is priceless, and I’m old enough that I understand that. Reloading over 45 years and casting/powder coating over 4 years now. All is fine. I figure if someone with a like...
  12. @Kai OK

    @Kai

    OK
  13. Thread: NY Strip Steak

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    Like any good Texan, Ribeye is king. That...

    Like any good Texan, Ribeye is king.
    That said, recently I’ve been picking up some Prime NY Strips. I Salt and Pepper them, then reverse sear. I am really enjoying them. I eat um straight up,...
  14. My post concerns allow properties and how it...

    My post concerns allow properties and how it effects growth/shrinkage when bullet is dropped from mold. Will a .311 mold drop .311, or .314, or .310.
  15. @Kai Do your bullets grow when dropped?

    @Kai
    Do your bullets grow when dropped?
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    Be sure and slug it. My NEW Sporter slugged...

    Be sure and slug it. My NEW Sporter slugged .375, and Winchester so stated. 24” Barrel and I use IMR4198. 4895 will leave lots of unturned powder in tube.
  17. Thanks for the info. If I choose this mold, I’ll...

    Thanks for the info. If I choose this mold, I’ll go with .314”. and a tolerance of .001 +/-. I’ve found the bullets I’ve already shot were .313 to .314 and shot great; POA and on target. If my...
  18. Thanks Bigslug. I’ve been looking at that exact...

    Thanks Bigslug. I’ve been looking at that exact mold. Not being sure about COAL, the grooves may need to remain.
  19. Kai, what alloy mix are you using, please?

    Kai, what alloy mix are you using, please?
  20. Thanks Kai. My concern on size is that my melt...

    Thanks Kai.
    My concern on size is that my melt seems to always drop large. I am trying to limit having to tweak on my melt to adjust to the mold. In your case, using .313 and dropping .314, I...
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    I use a slight crimp on all rifles. I shoot lots...

    I use a slight crimp on all rifles. I shoot lots of autos and I want them firm. I also use the push methods to test to make sure they don’t move. A jam in a rifle with a non-crimped shell could...
  22. 32-20 Winchester in S&W 1905 4” - Mold Size

    Kinda new here with cast boolits, but have been very successful with auto pistols (Glocks), auto carbine, and a Win 94 38-55. Now, I have an old revolver I’m resurrecting for a ranch pistol. First...
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    Thanks Outpost….. Just got back from running...

    Thanks Outpost…..

    Just got back from running some HSM ammo (115gr RNFP) through it. Shot to POA at 12 yards, very consistent. Hit everything I was aiming at; clays. I guess I will be packing...
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    Thanks Shootingonashoestring and Hwooldridge. I...

    Thanks Shootingonashoestring and Hwooldridge. I have read Outposts posts. From Centex, too.
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    Resurrecting an old thread……. I’ve had a...

    Resurrecting an old thread…….

    I’ve had a family heirloom for a while, a S&W 1905 3rd Change in 32 Winchester Cartridge, aka 32-20. Serial number is 54XXX and is a square butt, 4” barrel. Long...
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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