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  1. Thats my kind of fun. Slim

    Thats my kind of fun.

    Slim
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    Forum: Our Town

    Poll: A man I worked with reloaded. He reloaded a few...

    A man I worked with reloaded. He reloaded a few for me and I decided to strike out on my own after seeing his reloads did not meet my expectations. I learned by books and trial and error. Then I...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Powder position may be the issue. Is a filler...

    Powder position may be the issue. Is a filler used? If not, try the method Larry suggested in the past where you hold the cartridge at a 45 degree angle (nose up) and tap the base slightly on the...
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    Poll: I have to admit I shoot range pickup; I treat...

    I have to admit I shoot range pickup; I treat them just as would the others. Bottleneck cartridges get annealed before reloading. I only shoot cast now-a-days and loads are minimal.

    Slim
  5. Forum: Our Chapel

    Amen, and thank you. Slim

    Amen, and thank you.

    Slim
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    I don't know what powder you're using but I bake...

    I don't know what powder you're using but I bake mine at 400 for 20 minutes once the oven gets back up to temp. as a rule of thumb.

    Have you tried the "smash test" on your boolits by any chance?...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Welcome to Texas. I'm up the road 100 miles or...

    Welcome to Texas. I'm up the road 100 miles or so, not far in Texas.

    You can order lead from a vender or two on this site if in need and have it shipped to your door. I scrounged all of mine over...
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    Forum: Our Town

    They did in my neck of the woods, I'll have to...

    They did in my neck of the woods, I'll have to check if they still do.

    Slim
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    Forum: Our Town

    Try using a drill bit hole measure board, sort by...

    Try using a drill bit hole measure board, sort by fit. I slide my measures between stacked parts bins for easy visual.

    Slim
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I used a cheap travel iron on a brass plate and...

    I used a cheap travel iron on a brass plate and plugged it into a P.I.D., adjusted temp as needed. Don't get it too warm and overpressure the lube, the result is messy.

    Slim
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    I tried using the spark plug cleaner with a .308...

    I tried using the spark plug cleaner with a .308 and .45 cartridge using baking soda and while it did work somewhat it did not clean as well as wet tumbling using Dawn and steel pins. And yes, there...
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    The baking soda did not do as well as I had...

    The baking soda did not do as well as I had hoped, however, I could not find (at the moment) a filthy primer pocket to test with. I will look for one when I can. I used a case that was previously...
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    Forum: Our Town

    I just wish I could remember what Larry has...

    I just wish I could remember what Larry has forgotten. Nice shooting.

    Slim
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    Well, I did put some baking soda in my spark plug...

    Well, I did put some baking soda in my spark plug cleaner bag this evening. Hoping to try it out tomorrow, however, I have no regulator on my air tank so I have no idea what pressure might be ideal...
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    Baking soda was mentioned a couple of times and I...

    Baking soda was mentioned a couple of times and I plan on trying this.

    I'm going to wait until this cold snap breaks.

    Slim
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    Forum: Our Chapel

    So sad, prayers to the family and friends of...

    So sad, prayers to the family and friends of those who lost their lives in such a tragic accident.

    Slim
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    My hat's off to those who can endure extreme...

    My hat's off to those who can endure extreme cold, I can't do it. It's 15 here as I write, have cabinet doors under sinks open, pipes are wrapped, spigots covered, water taps dripping, but being an...
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    I've used mine for lawn mowers, weed eaters, and...

    I've used mine for lawn mowers, weed eaters, and leaf blowers over the years. Not so much on vehicles anymore.

    This experiment with brass will continue once I find some glass beads at some point....
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    I wet tumble also and that takes care of my...

    I wet tumble also and that takes care of my needs, I'm not in need of anything else for my primer pockets. Just wanted to share what I noticed messing around.

    I had some glass beads used by...
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    Primer pocket cleaner????

    I had a senior moment and thought "What if"?

    So, I found my old pneumatic spark plug holder and wanted to see if a shell holder might fit in the spark plug hole. It fits quite nicely. Now if...
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    Forum: Our Chapel

    Prayers go out for Denise, yourself, and all...

    Prayers go out for Denise, yourself, and all those affected. So sad at such a young age. Find some support for both of you, make her as comfortable as possible, and try to stay uplifted for the time...
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    I've got a 1939 Mossberg M51 which I have 2 older...

    I've got a 1939 Mossberg M51 which I have 2 older external adjustment scopes, one is 4 power and I believe the other is 2 power. I love old Mossbergs, wish I had a bunch more. Nice scope.

    Slim
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    I’ve read here in the past to boil, let the pot...

    I’ve read here in the past to boil, let the pot cool down, and the lube will form a cake on top of the water. Rake it out, pour off water, and towel off the boolits. I only tried it once but it...
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    Poll: Chore Boy on a brush and a solvent of my choice...

    Chore Boy on a brush and a solvent of my choice seems to work for my needs. Chore Boy is my friend.

    Slim
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    Happy hunting, looks like a fine load. Slim

    Happy hunting, looks like a fine load.

    Slim
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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