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  1. WTS I'll take # 10. PM inbound

    I'll take # 10. PM inbound
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    Alloy for 35 Whelen GC Hunting bullet

    I am fairly new to casting, and have focused primarily on bulk pistol bullets so far.
    I just got an NOE 300gr gas check HP mold to use in my 35 Whelen. My primary purpose for it is to develop a...
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    This is the bullet I'm using. ...

    This is the bullet I'm using.
    https://www.accuratemolds.com/bullet_detail.php?bullet=40-200A

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    I run a Tanfoglio 10 as well. I've not tried SWC...

    I run a Tanfoglio 10 as well. I've not tried SWC bullets, but could see them getting a little hammered. I use a 200 gr WFN, but I'm using a harder alloy, water dropped. I get a little deformation...
  5. WTS Pm sent. Sent from my SM-G970U1 using Tapatalk

    Pm sent.

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    I'll take the trimmer. Sending pm Sent from...

    I'll take the trimmer. Sending pm

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    Well, shoulda slugged my barrels a while ago. ...

    Well, shoulda slugged my barrels a while ago.
    458 slugged at .459-.4595. so it looks like I need .4605
    And my problem 9mm slugged at .3565-.357. actual bullets after sizing were .357, so maybe I...
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    I've been shooting 147gr out of my 9's for 10...

    I've been shooting 147gr out of my 9's for 10 years with no problems. This mold is actually slightly shorter than the plated bullets I've been using. I don't think that's the issue with the 9. ...
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    Thanks. I've not had accuracy issues with any...

    Thanks. I've not had accuracy issues with any other bullet in the 458 socom, so wouldn't think I have an alignment issue with the brake? Barrel is a Tromix 1:14 16.25". 1600fps is about the top...
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    The 35-147c is being used in a 9mm, so .355,...

    The 35-147c is being used in a 9mm, so .355, nominally.
    The socom is 458, supposedly. I'll cast some pure PB of each to slug the barrels.

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    Keyhole issues

    I wrote a while ago about the great success I had with my first casting session making some 200gr 10mm hardcast. They have proven accurate and reliable; I'm completely satisfied with them. ...
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    WTS Is it $85 each, or are you selling them as a...

    Is it $85 each, or are you selling them as a package deal? I'm interested in the 35 cal, but don't have a 44.

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    I'll take one. Pm inbound Sent from my...

    I'll take one. Pm inbound

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    These are a good bit bigger than the rcbs ones,...

    These are a good bit bigger than the rcbs ones, correct?

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    I drilled a small hole in my Lyman 45 base for...

    I drilled a small hole in my Lyman 45 base for the tip of a soldering iron to fit into. used a cheap amazon soldering iron with dial-controlled heat output.
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    The feeling is mutual, though opposite. 100...

    The feeling is mutual, though opposite. 100 sounds like hell to me. There's only so much clothing one can appropriately remove. I can always add a layer. We're in Alaska, and winter is gorgeous...
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    a normal high for us is about 70 in the summer. ...

    a normal high for us is about 70 in the summer. once in a blue moon it will hit 85. i'm more concerned with low-temp performance, when it's 10 below here. I am using an old lyman 45 lube-sizer,...
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    I have White Label Lubes BAC and Carranuba Red. ...

    I have White Label Lubes BAC and Carranuba Red. I used the BAC this time. My goal was 20-21 bhn with quenching, and I landed right about there. Sized .4015. Only fired a dozen through a...
  19. WTT If only we were closer. It's been 2 years since...

    If only we were closer. It's been 2 years since I've seen small pistol here in Alaska. I have a decent stash of large pistol, but I'm down to less than 500 small pistol. Good luck

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    Thanks! I was having trouble if I let it cool...

    Thanks! I was having trouble if I let it cool much more, then the sprue plate had to be gently hammered open with a rubber mallet instead of just pressing it open with a gloved hand. Am I missing...
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    Close, it's actually an Accurate Molds 40-200A. ...

    Close, it's actually an Accurate Molds 40-200A. Cast with 2:1 pb:lino and quenched.

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  22. WTS I'll take 4) IDEAL 457124. Pm inbound Sent...

    I'll take 4) IDEAL 457124. Pm inbound

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    Thanks for a successful first casting session!

    Thanks to the stickies here, my first casting session was a complete success yesterday! From learning about lead alloy metallurgy and matching alloys to intended uses, to learning how to judge when...
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    Sticky: Incredibly simple. Still helping us newbies 8...

    Incredibly simple. Still helping us newbies 8 years later. thanks to Gear for taking the time to write this up.
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    Poll: Absolutely. I've taken many grouse while hunting...

    Absolutely. I've taken many grouse while hunting moose and black bear here in Alaska, both with firearms and archery. My primary rifle is a Mauser rebarreled to 35 Whelen. 250gr Partition at 2650...
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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