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    I think I finally got it working. I set the mold...

    I think I finally got it working. I set the mold on top of the pot while the lead was melting, then I stuck the sprue plate in the lead for about 2 minutes. After about 4 bad casts everything started...
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    I contacted mp molds and did exactly what they...

    I contacted mp molds and did exactly what they said to do as far as breaking the mold in. My boolits aren't sticking and the mold does have a petina to it. I think I'm good there. It has to be a temp...
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    Brass Mold Help

    So I recently purchased a 4 cavity 9mm hollow point (with all the extra pins, also no lube groove) from MP Molds. So I take it out of the box clean it real good and install the penta pins and used...
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    Thanks for all the comments. I was at work and...

    Thanks for all the comments. I was at work and couldn't respond. I have a dehumidifier that is rated for 1100 cubic feet. It is a smaller unit, it is a Pure Enrichment Premium Deluxe Mini...
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    Sorry didn't add my location. I'm in Arkansas....

    Sorry didn't add my location. I'm in Arkansas. About 55 miles from Memphis, TN
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    Thanks for the info

    Thanks for the info
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    I work nights so I usually leave the temp set at...

    I work nights so I usually leave the temp set at 70 but when I get home and go in there I turn the temp down to 65. The building is completely above ground. It's a 40x80 shop, but I built a small...
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    What size dehumidifier do I need to get.

    What size dehumidifier do I need to get.
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    My unit is a 12000. I know it's too big for the...

    My unit is a 12000. I know it's too big for the room, but the 5000 I bought wasn't cooling the room at all.
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    Shop was built in the 90's. the concrete is just...

    Shop was built in the 90's. the concrete is just stained. I guess I always thought that a air conditioner pulled the moisture out of the air. I keep it around 70 degrees but I turn it to the lowest...
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    New Reloading Room Problems

    Hello everyone, I recently built a room in my shop, I am having some problems with my reloading dies rusting. My 10x12 room has an air conditioner, and it's well insulated. I have had to take my dies...
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    Thanks for the replies. I was thinking it was...

    Thanks for the replies. I was thinking it was because of the .356 size. I guess there's only one way to find out. Thanks again.
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    Hornady Bullet Feeder Die and Tubes????

    The hornady Feeder die and tubes state that you can't use cast boolits. Does anyone know if this is true if I'm using powder coat/hi-tek coatings. Or do I need to coat my boolits and size them to...
  14. I tried the whole cleaning media thing. I wasted...

    I tried the whole cleaning media thing. I wasted more than I cleaned. I just buy lizard litter and I use my dirty media to flux my lead.
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    HAWGFAN, Lube on base of boolits? I only get...

    HAWGFAN, Lube on base of boolits? I only get that when the boolits are either bevelbase or if they don't need sizing much, but if I size over a thousandth I don't get lube on bases.[/QUOTE]
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    personally I think pan lubing BITES, lol. I pan...

    personally I think pan lubing BITES, lol. I pan lubed for about a year before I bought my Lyman 4500. The Lyman is all I have used so I can't say anything about the other brands. The only bad...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I am reloading the same boolit and this is the...

    I am reloading the same boolit and this is the load data I have gathered from my reloading books.

    Lyman 49th Edition - Doesn't show the Lee mold we have, it does have 125gn jacketed for OAL of...
  18. Thread: 17 HMR Use

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    that's exactally what I use mine for.

    that's exactally what I use mine for.
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    I am wondering what the REM 1 1/2's will do if...

    I am wondering what the REM 1 1/2's will do if you use them in 9mm. I am wondering this because that's all I have ever used. I have shot about 1000 in the past month with no pressure signs. I am just...
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    Loop Thanks for all your help. I checked...

    Loop


    Thanks for all your help.

    I checked everything you said,

    A - lead boolits is testing at 18 to 22 bhn
    B - boolits drop at .3565 to .357. Sizing die is .356
    C - this was a problem at...
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    Ok I will take them and post later.

    Ok I will take them and post later.
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    I think I will start with sand paper and go from...

    I think I will start with sand paper and go from there. Thanks.
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    Lyman 4500 Top Punch Problem

    I recently started casting 356-125-2R (Lee Mold) 9mm. The mold is working great but my problem is the top punch I am using top punch number 311. I am casting with straight COWW and water quenching...
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    Not begging but I really need some help

    Not begging but I really need some help
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    Need Some Help With 20 gauge Slug Casting

    I have been reloading pistol and rifle for about 10 years now. But I have to admit I have no idea what I am doing when it comes to shotgun reloading or casting. So with that said I have a Remington...
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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