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    Using induction, with a home made setup. I can...

    Using induction, with a home made setup. I can see the brass glow with the lights off for just a few tenths of a second. If the lights are on I can see some change in color briefly, but no glow. I'll...
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    Annealing Results / Feedback

    I spent the weekend putting together a system for annealing, and I wanted to see if anyone could help provide feedback on the results. Attached is a piece of brass with 750 tempilaq applied. I tried...
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    Seeing more and more of them around my area every...

    Seeing more and more of them around my area every year.
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    Forum: Our Town

    If I had to guess, I would think this is going to...

    If I had to guess, I would think this is going to continue through 2021 and most likely into 2022. If they pass major gun legislation then another year or two after that.
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    I guess all of this is assuming the 308 in the...

    I guess all of this is assuming the 308 in the 1:10 twist? I'd image 168-180 would be the sweet spot.
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    Congrats, that's awesome.

    Congrats, that's awesome.
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    We've certainly seen an increase in the...

    We've certainly seen an increase in the southeast. I'm seeing pigs for the first time in areas I would have never thought to look. In the areas where I'm accustomed to seeing pigs, the population...
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    While I agree with the ban on motorized vehicles...

    While I agree with the ban on motorized vehicles on some of the public land I hunt; It always makes me wonder how much meat is wasted due to the fact people are packing it out on foot. I'd like to...
  9. Thread: 6.8 spc

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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Correct, the NOE 279-126-FN-E2-31 is the only one...

    Correct, the NOE 279-126-FN-E2-31 is the only one I've been able to get my hands on that my 6.8 seems to like.
  10. Thread: Elk

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    I guess I would define "long range" in the...

    I guess I would define "long range" in the context of hunting as anything over 300 yards. The furthest shot I've taken on Elk was in the 350 range, and I wouldn't consider using a cast boolit at that...
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    I've also noticed Devcon seems a little hard to...

    I've also noticed Devcon seems a little hard to find where I am. The only place that seems to have it is a commercial metal supplier I use, and they want you to buy the larger jars. I'll give the...
  12. Thread: 6.8 spc

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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    6.8 spc

    I know the selection for molds in 6.8 SPC was fairly limited as of a few years ago. It seems like most of the molds were tailored to 270 win or other cartridges. Has anyone had any luck finding newer...
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    Forum: Our Town

    Seems like it works for some, does nothing for...

    Seems like it works for some, does nothing for others.
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    Forum: Gas Checks

    Yeah, I'd probably use a form 1 can if so. I had...

    Yeah, I'd probably use a form 1 can if so. I had to wait too long for my Sig cant to risk damaging it.
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    Elk

    I'm going to stick to my jacketed bullets, but just curious if anyone has had any success long range hunting Elk with cast boolits?
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    Large game gutless method

    Anyone using the gutless method for Elk? I did it the first time last year, and I had pretty good results. I quartered, did the back straps / loins, and then went back for brisket, neck etc. I would...
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    Take any with cast ammo?

    Take any with cast ammo?
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    Best Cheap PC?

    I've used eastbrook and harbor freight; I seemed to have better luck with the HF, but what are some folks favorite cheap PC?
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    Forum: Our Town

    The sportsman's near me had some primers and ammo...

    The sportsman's near me had some primers and ammo come in Saturday morning; I went to get some and by the time I got there it was all gone. The panic buying is still going on sadly. I think when it...
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    Forum: Gas Checks

    Hunting rounds in my case. I don’t try to...

    Hunting rounds in my case. I don’t try to optimize the efficiency of the can when my target is game.
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    Forum: Gas Checks

    Gas checks and suppressors

    I’ve always heard that a loose gas check could damage a suppressor. Has anyone ever heard of it actually happening?
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    When cheaper digital scales first started to come...

    When cheaper digital scales first started to come around, I noticed that cellphone rings would interfere with them quite a bit. It seems like the newer ones dont't have that problem. I wonder if it...
  23. And for clarification, I'm shooting cast 230gr...

    And for clarification, I'm shooting cast 230gr subs and 145 gr supers.
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    Ah I didn't try acraglass "gel", I used the...

    Ah I didn't try acraglass "gel", I used the traditional formula. I do have some Marine-Tex and JB Weld. This stock isn't high end by any means, so aside from some extra labor grinding, I'm not...
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    Favorite Bedding Material

    What are some preferred bedding materials? I tried acraglass and thought it was a little on the runny side. Is devcon worth the extra cost, or does something like MarineTex etc give just as good...
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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