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I've used the Burris 7X, IER scope on a 12" bbl Contender in .223, part #: 200250. No issue with eye relief. Looking around today it appears that only variable Burris scopes are available for...

A little lube and/or vibratory tumbling is also recommended on new brass. It is very 'dry' as supplied due to the solvent rinses. This is true even with carbide dies.

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IIRC, it was the 21 Sharp.

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Can 'make it' by heating baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) in the oven at 400°F or so. Takes a few hours. Can tell it is done when the powder is no longer thick and heavy, but light and fluffy. Best...

Interesting, you have two choices:

1) Eat it and have no comment. And never order from him again.

2) Make a feedback comment as to 'not as ordered."

Find it surprising that a long time forum...

I'll purchase one, been waiting too long. PM on the way. Thanks.

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Nice setup. Bulb below should work a treat. If it gets too hot an inexpensive simple light dimmer will do the trick.

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What can be done is to add another pot in series with the current one. Using a 1K will make it a 'fine tuning' knob. Rough it in with the main 10K pot, then do the final adjustment with the 1K.
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Hate to say it, but this behavior is as old as the Internet (actually older). Been there had it happen to me decades ago.

Stopped my contributions in that area right quick. The hobbyist is the one...

I'll purchase the "RCBS 45 acp/gap carbide die set w/4th die-RCBS seat die" set. A PM will be on the way shortly. Thanks,

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What country gent posted. The stuff works as it is a plastic like substance that allows the screw/nut to be turned. But won't turn on its own. It is like sticking a gummy bear into the threads....
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The military auto ammo are all crimped. For what particular reason, I can't say, but the trip from the belt or magazine to the chamber can be quite rough. Or, maybe when ammo is bounced around and...

The shortest trim length I've seen is 1.740" (Accurate Arms data). No issue using ones that short.

The length of 1.690" is on the short side. Max length of 1.760 makes them 70-thousands under. I'd...

Try a smidgen of Dillon case polish. Along with a splash of mineral spirits. I don't usually use the Dillon polish, but when I do it makes a big difference.

Add some of each to the walnut, run the...

What folks posted about the shell plate bolt. but be sure to loosen then re-tighten the bolt locking screw. It is located in the side of the ram, which must be raised a it to access.

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That circle flame attachment looks interesting. Should work a treat.

As for how long in the flame to anneal. Darken the room and look at the brass as you heat it up. Once it starts to glow red,...

As for gloves, vinyl food handler gloves are OK. They are weak and will easily tear/break if caught. Same if using nitrile gloves (but pricey). And they help keep the hands clean and chip/grime free....

Using 3.1gr of Tite Group in a 223 with spit out a 55 gr FMJ at about 1050 fps.

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The aluminum sections are:

SML: 14-13/32"
LRG: 14-12/32"

Not sure why the difference of 1/32" in length, maybe just tolerances.

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I always though chamfering was really 'deburring.' As in after trimming to length need to get rid of the burrs on the out & inside on the ends of the mouths.

On pistol brass, is there any need to...

OK, the 4" wood block riser isn't the best way to go. The press linkage will run into the bench top and riser. Which would then need to be clearance d. Don't want to cut a wide slot into them as it...

Sounds like the rifle isn't giving/producing a good solid firing pin hit on the primer. May be getting a good indentation, but it may not be a good solid hit.

Check the free movement of the firing...

The long stems are a pain. I've been known to cut them shorter, clean up the cut end making it nice and smooth. Then cutting a new screwdriver slot. Also saves the toolheads with dies in them from...

Gary, I agree that the dip is bad. Have had a RCBS Jr mounted and lightly used for some time. Started to use it more & more for processing brass. Still OK.

Then changed the bicycle handle grip to...

Have several of the collet crimp dies for pistol cartridges. Allows one to do a nice crimp right into the boolit crimp groove.

Also have a couple for rifle rounds, they are used to crimp into the...