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    Boot recommendations for Neuropathy

    I am in my early 70's and have been a hiker all of my life and for the past 20 +/- years have been dealing with Neuropathy in my feet. Also had a couple of Neuromas removed from my right foot which...
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    I have a very old FoxPro that is perfect for...

    I have a very old FoxPro that is perfect for Crows. It does not have any remote features so whatever you are calling is going to get up close and personal. Used it once to call in Coyotes at night....
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    Depending on what part of PA you are in I think...

    Depending on what part of PA you are in I think that the 'Yotes will make short work of that skunk if you put him in your pasture.
    Used to shoot Groundhogs up around the Robesonia area and there...
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    I grew up in the Pittsburgh, PA area and as a kid...

    I grew up in the Pittsburgh, PA area and as a kid we looked forward to snow. First, there was the very real possibility of school being cancelled; we had no school busses and everyone walked. Second,...
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    6.5 Grendel powder recommendations

    I recently purchased an AR upper in 6.5 Grendel and now I am looking for reloading data that can use BLC-2 powder as the propellent. So if anyone has any recommendations or can vector me to a site...
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    Sometimes pain caused by physical, mental,...

    Sometimes pain caused by physical, mental, emotional issues (together or separate) can be too much for a person to cope with. Courage or toughness may not be enough to overcome the pain. And the All...
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    If you do the Aqua Fortis, do not be alarmed if...

    If you do the Aqua Fortis, do not be alarmed if the wood turns green as part of the process. Just make sure to neutralize the AF after you apply heat. Use a heat gun with some real heating...
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    There was one time when I needed legal...

    There was one time when I needed legal representation over a Mechanics Lein against my property. An invalid Mechanics Lein that became very nasty and abusive on the part of the lender. I called my...
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    When I lived in PA I would often go to auctions...

    When I lived in PA I would often go to auctions held in Lancaster (won't mention the auctioneer). There was always "lots" of ammunition available for the highest bidder and the guy that I went to...
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    Saw an M-14 be completely destroyed when the...

    Saw an M-14 be completely destroyed when the shooter/owner did some unknown reloading process. I saw the guy handloading his rounds at the range a few days before the match and that is the only time...
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    When I graduated from college I took, and passed,...

    When I graduated from college I took, and passed, the entrance exam for law school at the Washington College of Law on the American University campus (from where I graduated). Somewhere along the...
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    Sticky: I am a new member to this site and just this...

    I am a new member to this site and just this morning found this section on ML. It is a remarkable treasure trove of valuable information and just plain BP/ ML shooting. I will read through it line by...
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    Sig P365X. This will be the last gun I buy....

    Sig P365X. This will be the last gun I buy.
    Right.
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    I ruined 2 thumb safeties when I was building my...

    I ruined 2 thumb safeties when I was building my .45 ACP from parts purchased from Wilson Combat and Caspian. Had my gunsmith install the safety as it was making me nuts trying to figure out the...
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    Poll: These are al very interesting stories and great...

    These are al very interesting stories and great fun to read. As for me, I bought a Lee hand loader for 3006 when I was about 15 in 1965, some 180 grain Hornady soft points, a can of IMR 4064 and a...
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    Yep, that safety is a challenge. But it didn't...

    Yep, that safety is a challenge. But it didn't take me long to get used to it and since I am not going to have a scope mounted on the gun it should be okay. I had gotten to the point where I could...
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    Well, I sure am stumped. But, have you...

    Well, I sure am stumped. But, have you considered perhaps contacting the folks at Numrich and asking if they can provide a clue? I know that suggestion is kind of out there but what do you have to...
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    I have never had an issue with RCBS or MEC. In...

    I have never had an issue with RCBS or MEC. In fact, several years ago I bought a MEC 8983 that a guy had problems with and had literally thrown the parts in a cardboard box and had it out at a yard...
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    Well, it's in the shop now and I asked for a...

    Well, it's in the shop now and I asked for a 6.5x55 Sweed barrel with 1/8 ROT. Keeping the already sporterized stock with all of its dings and such as they are not extensive and I like wood stocks...
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    Metford rifling; which until now was unknown to...

    Metford rifling; which until now was unknown to me. This is very interesting and intriguing. I wonder if what I am seeing in the bore is an example of this or is it really shot out and abused...
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    Well I completely broke down the rifle and still...

    Well I completely broke down the rifle and still in the process of cleaning it. The baked on powder and oil varnish are tough customers on this one. Ordered a new firing pin spring and trigger...
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    Wow! This put the first smile on my face for 2023.

    Wow! This put the first smile on my face for 2023.
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    I have this same rifle but the receiver is a...

    I have this same rifle but the receiver is a Remington. My dad bought it for me in about 1965 and he paid $55 for it and complained mightily about the cost.
    The rifle would not shoot accurately...
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    Thanks for the replies folks. Gonna lay the cash...

    Thanks for the replies folks. Gonna lay the cash down today. If nothing else, It will be fun to clean it up and learn something about the gun.
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    Arasaka 6.5mm project gun

    I saw a Japanese Arasaka in 6.5 mm and it is not a Last Ditch rifle. It's in pretty rough shape (but still has the Mum on the receiver), and I am wondering if it would be a good project rifle. Does...
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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