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Dan,

You probably can't go wrong with any.

If you go Marlin, the JM stamped (on the barrel, just in front of the reciever) will probably always command a premium price. The interim Rugers...

Mr Wolf,

Lots of good points here on options, but I it sounds like you are in a position where you are considering the HB lathe is your only practical option. It also appears that you have little...

In answer to OP's question of lubing before sizing on a push through sizer, I believe VERY little lube is required. When I have an empty bottle of LLA I add enough mineral spirits to the bottle so I...

Mike,

Running out of sight is a common issue, especially with cast bullets as the distances increase. I shoot strictly cast bullets, none over 1400 fps.

You can spend a thoughsand dollars on...

I shoot a lot of long range with iron sights, out as far as 1000 yards. With the right sight setup, especially with a target of good resolutin and the right size, accuracy approaching that with a...

the 8th Wonder of the World!

Those of you old enough, with farm background, know part of it's success was due to the loss of bailing wire!!!!!

I have Herters and old Lyman but the CV Schmitt #24 makes them look modern!!!

Only have the press, no dies or shell holders, but looks to be either an engineering marvel or nightmare.

Just stumbled on this and realize it is over a month old, so may not be followed, but gunarea, I am curious what exactly have you replaced and why.

I have a 22 LR that I have owned for quite a few...

The wobble in older spools is usually because they were made of wood that was not dry and as the wood dries and shrinks, wobble appears. Soaking the treads of the long rods that go through with...

Sorry DG, but that gives me no help. I need to know from someone what has done this if the square headed pin/screw is meant to be removable and replaceable or if it is meant to be permanent.
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Hello the Fire,

I have a Miroku made 1892 with tang safety which I want to remove to install a different tang sight, with a longer base. The sight mechanism is held in place by a screw or stud...

Mongo,

Don't know if your old one is damaged or if the aperture is just too small. If it is good, but want the larger opening, a numbered drill set works well to enlarge it. I have done it with...

Slightly off original posting, but previous post mentioned the Lee ingot molds being small and slow, which has been mentioned in other threads. I like the two sizes, as I pack ingots in two sized...

Had the same issue when I first started casting with a Lee pot, especially with 500 grain bullets. Got a cheap hot plate from Wally World and a 2 quart cast sauce pan. Premelt the ingots over the...

Thanks for reply Pressman. I think "interesting design" is an understatement. And lots of precision machined parts, with adjustments. Kind of like looking at the insides of a Winchester 97. ...

Several years ago I became the owner of a C V Schmitt #24 press. It was part of a lot of reloading stuff from an estate. I really had no desire to own it, but wanted some of the other items, so I...

I bought one when they first came out and tried it with, as I remember, Red Dot and Clays, in 38 loads. I did not think it was as consistant as the Auto Disc, and went back to the old style.
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Here is solution for 45-70 through 10 gauge brass shells. Fairly thin blades, so must be a little careful. Not sure where I got mine years ago, but floats back and forth between plumbing supplies...

mdj,

I married into a full blooded Norveeegin family MANY years ago, and long ago learned how to translate mispoken words, and so never even noticed any of these words might be wrong.

All I...

One of those projects that I have wanted to do for a long time, but never got to. Assume you are using the 222 die to size down the end. Do you fire form, or just load and shoot.

Estimate on...

Agreed. It is a PITA job, which has to be done, so if I can feel a little more glorified, I will take the benefit. (or did I just hit an extra key with my fat fingers and misspelll "melt???!!!"

Abrasive of various grits work great as long, as previously stated, they are backed by flat surface. Go down to your local hardware and get a couple scrap peices of 1/4 in plate glass. Approx 8x10...

Have you done the recalibration process on the electronic scale. I have three different electronic scales, and they all came with weight or weights to calibrate, and this process needs to be done on...

So I should feel "vintage" instead of just old??

cg makes good points. I have six bench grinders, all of which came from local auctions or garage sales over the years. Different grit and size wheels and wire brushes and buffing. Paid $5 to max of...