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    During the winter panic I struggled to get an AR...

    During the winter panic I struggled to get an AR built, nothing fancy, took about 4 months before I could finish it with a BCG. After that AR parts started to trickle in. What next I thought? Checked...
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    Yep, the temp is definitely key here. I heat the...

    Yep, the temp is definitely key here. I heat the block dipping the corner until the lead drops off then start pouring. I'll pour over the sprue plate to heat that up too. Starting at 9 I backed it...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Range time is few and far between. I have to...

    Range time is few and far between. I have to drive 30 miles to the public range and only have two days out of the week from my schedule to do that. It is a mixed blessing, I save a lot on ammo but I...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Oops, thanks for the correction, that is what...

    Oops, thanks for the correction, that is what happens after a long day, swage sounds sexier I guess.

    Your observation on the shine is very helpful, besides I bet that is why the base is not...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    My second batch. A point of no return.

    Using the Lee Makarov 2 die mould. I had some issues with the sprue plate galling on the aluminum block. I honed the plate to remove any burrs on the edges from stamping. After that I started to...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Sticky: Howdy! Just joined. Getting my first casting...

    Howdy! Just joined. Getting my first casting 'kit' from Midway. Makarov boolits have been non-existent and the mold became available, so, click click to the shopping cart. Basic stuff: Lee furnace,...
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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