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    I recently used Starline .357 brass to form .256...

    I recently used Starline .357 brass to form .256 Winchester Magnum cases. I did not lose one single case. I lubed them with Rislone using a Q tip for inside the mouth and also lubed the outside of...
  2. S & W / THOMPSON CENTER Great customer Service

    I have two Contender G 2 frames ands recently the end of one of the hammers broke. I called S & W / T C AND GAVE THE FRAME SERIAL NUMBER. tHEY EMAILED ME A SHIPPING LABEL. Shipped with FED EX and...
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    My two favorites are .256 Win. Mag, and .257 TCU....

    My two favorites are .256 Win. Mag, and .257 TCU. Cast the Lyman 65 grain w/gas check. Fun to shoot, accurate, both 14 in. barrels. would like to sell .30 Mauser dies for case forming the .256. ...
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    I have AND AM USING LARGE PISTOL PRIMERS IN 7-10...

    I have AND AM USING LARGE PISTOL PRIMERS IN 7-10 WATERS ANd PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE SEATING DEPT. sO FAR NO PROBLEM. uSING tight Group powder. Like to hear from others who have used similar...
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    Loads for .256 Win. Mag??

    Does anyone have any favorite loads for .256 Win Mag?? I cast the Lyman .25 caliber bullet, I think it is 65 grains. Use PB, WAP, 231. Have used 5 grains W231 , L like a little less. trying 3.4...
  6. i purchased a pound of TITEWAD by mistake,...

    i purchased a pound of TITEWAD by mistake, wanted TIGHT GROUP, so shot it up in .38 and it was great. If I remember correctly 2.4 grains with 98 grain wad cutter. Was accurate and fun load. A...
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    in my .223 I like 5.7 grain of Accurate # 5...

    in my .223 I like 5.7 grain of Accurate # 5 behind Lymans cast bullet with Gas Check ending in 415. I shoot this in my 10 inch contender barrel. Fun load.
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    fELL IN LOVE WITH THE CONTENDER MANY YEARS AGO. ...

    fELL IN LOVE WITH THE CONTENDER MANY YEARS AGO. hAVE HAD TWO OF THE ORIGINAL AND NOW HAVE TWO g 2 FRAMES. SEVERL BARRELS. jUST SOLD MY 14 INCH 30-30. oNLY EVER SHOT CAST BULLETS MILD LOADS. ...
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    mY FAVORITES ARE .32 H & R Mag, .256 win. Mag....

    mY FAVORITES ARE .32 H & R Mag, .256 win. Mag. .257 JDJ .257 TCU, 7 MM TCU. 30-30. 7-30 waters. .39 & .357. The .257 is inexpensive to load as brass is next to free, 5.7 Grains powder and primer. ...
  10. For my Contender G 2 with 14 inch 30-30 barrel I...

    For my Contender G 2 with 14 inch 30-30 barrel I like a 94 grain bullet sized to .308 and load 4.3 grains of tite group. This is a fun accurate load at 25 yards. Also use large pistol primers as I...
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    Ed in North Texas, I like your comment about...

    Ed in North Texas,
    I like your comment about need. In the fall and winter of 1998 I worked in the gun, fishing, and camping dept. of Gart Sports here in Colorado Springs. Many times I would be...
  12. I can only add to the great comments already...

    I can only add to the great comments already written. You are to be Congratulated for being a caring man. I read somewhere that you should never loan money that you expect to get back. I think it...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I use 5.7 grains of Accurate # 5 behind a Lyman ...

    I use 5.7 grains of Accurate # 5 behind a Lyman cast gas check 415, 55 grain grain bullet. Lee crimp die for all.
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    For my .223 I use my cast Lyman ending in 415...

    For my .223 I use my cast Lyman ending in 415 with gas check and use 5.7 grains Accurate # 5, Only shoot at 25 yards but is great I think.
    I also use a Lee crimp die.
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    In forming brass for the 7MM TCU I start with a...

    In forming brass for the 7MM TCU I start with a .257 die and then later the 7 MM TCU. I lose maybe one case in 50 that way. Use lots, but not too much lube. I shoot all loads in my Contender with...
  16. I finally got to the range yesterday and shot my...

    I finally got to the range yesterday and shot my G2 Contender in 14 inch 30-30 with reduced loads. Tried several different loads with different powders but 3.2 grains Tight Group was the best. It...
  17. Would it be possible to have the name , address,...

    Would it be possible to have the name , address, and phone number of the friend who shaped the forearms. Looks as if they are for a Contender. I have a 25 year old piece of clear walnut that came...
  18. Thread: Mec

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    I have a MEC 600 JR in 12 gauge, lots of empty...

    I have a MEC 600 JR in 12 gauge, lots of empty cases AA , Rem, Green, Wads including AA wads. Will sell all for $75.00 but you must live ner Colorado springs. Too much to ship. Call 719-282-3499....
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    I think The old Remington 510, 511, 512, 513 and...

    I think The old Remington 510, 511, 512, 513 and 521 are probably the best old rifles to be found. I have a 510, single shot, automatically goes on safety when bolt is opened, 511 with target...
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    I have been loading 30-30 cases with 2.7 to 3.4...

    I have been loading 30-30 cases with 2.7 to 3.4 grains of Tite Group and haven't hit on a perfect load just yet. I want very good accuracy and light recoil at 25 yards. I am handicapped and the...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Sticky: I just loaded up a few 30-30 cases with large...

    I just loaded up a few 30-30 cases with large pistol primers and 3.4 grains Tight Group behind a Meister 94 grain cast bullet sized to .309. Will see how it shoots next week after the snow melts.
  22. What is the best cleaner for cleaning barrels, I shoot only cast bullets, thanks

    I cast my own cast bullets and shoot only low velocity loads. What is the best liquid cleaner out there?? Thanks
  23. Cast Bullets in .243 any comments and experiences are welcome. dd

    I just have started loading cast bullets in my .243. Using 85 grain cast, gas checked bullets, with 6.5 grains Green Dot. Does anyone have a favorite light accurate load in the .243?? Thanks !! dd
  24. Can I use a Hornady neck sizing die for 7mm on other cases that are 7mm??

    When I was loading for a 7 X 57 I purchased a Hornady 7mm neck sizing die. Can I use it for 7MM-08, 7-30 Waters?? I shoot only cast bullets in my G2 Contender for 7-30 waters. I shoot 120 grain...
  25. Thread: 4198

    by donald duck
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    I like 12 grains of 4198 behind 50 grain bullet...

    I like 12 grains of 4198 behind 50 grain bullet in .223. This is only at 25 yds.
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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