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  1. Thread: Gas Check Fit

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    Forum: Gas Checks

    Gas Check Fit

    Last night I was fighting with the gas checks fitting on the bullets. I found a fix that may have been found before but is new to me. I put my collet bullet puller in my powder measure stand from the...
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    I put my bullets before I size them into a...

    I put my bullets before I size them into a stainless mesh strainer and swirl around it takes off those annoying edges very well
  3. Forum: Cast Boolits

    The 2% rule is true most W/W have some zinc in...

    The 2% rule is true most W/W have some zinc in them already just usually not over 1% To get rid of excess zinc I do not use Sulphur I slowly heat until liquefied don't stir or add flux then skim off...
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    Win 748 is funny powder it gets lazy when the...

    Win 748 is funny powder it gets lazy when the temps rise the pressure falls off and gets violent when it's cold pressures rise. I have several older manuals that list loads for the 308. Just send me...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Just about all the FC brass I have been getting...

    Just about all the FC brass I have been getting for a few yrs. has all been crimped. I just swage all primer pockets it avoids wasting a 3-4 cent primer.
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    Forum: Our Town

    Salt and pepper and a Charcoal grill are my...

    Salt and pepper and a Charcoal grill are my favorite seasoning
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    I use the chamfer bit on my Frankford Arsenal...

    I use the chamfer bit on my Frankford Arsenal case trim and prep center
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    I have been using my old walnut tumbling media...

    I have been using my old walnut tumbling media for decades to flux with. I have even added oil to enhance it when it burns down it is basically just little pieces of charcoal. doesn't smoke and...
  9. 222 I have been prairie dog hunting for over 30...

    222 I have been prairie dog hunting for over 30 yrs. I have a Rem 788 in 222 have only shot 52gr hp bullets and 50gr. cast through it still has original barrel doesn't shoot as well as it used to....
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    Check the Fridge? well before you buy another I...

    Check the Fridge? well before you buy another I was at an auction awhile back and bought some RCBS 30-06 dies and when I got home there were 3 seating dies and no sizing dies. They had to have been...
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    I lube after powder coat then just put some mica...

    I lube after powder coat then just put some mica powder in to keep the sticky feeling away. never see any build up but the bores are always nice and shiny and clean up very easy. Seems to make...
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    I use Vans instant gun blue. I thoroughly clean...

    I use Vans instant gun blue. I thoroughly clean using carb and choke cleaner to remove oils then boil in soap and water then use boiling distilled water for rinse. then fully dip into solution while...
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    I have several different AI rifles when I fire...

    I have several different AI rifles when I fire form I use lotioned toilet paper over a small charge of shotgun or pistol powder. Always size then anneal. You don't have to fill case with TP just...
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    Plastic booze bottles for shot. Wads I store in...

    Plastic booze bottles for shot. Wads I store in Paper barrels in the bags to keep sunlight away.
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I used to seat my checks with the Lee push...

    I used to seat my checks with the Lee push through die for these bullets I used my RCBS 30-06 seating die took seating punch out screwed nut on punch then screwed into die the wrong way used it to...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I have always thought that a copper tube with a...

    I have always thought that a copper tube with a core of tin or Bismuth would be a viable alternative or even brass tube I only say this because I have melted thousands of military FMJ's for the lead...
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    I have used Green Dot for about everything it has...

    I have used Green Dot for about everything it has a few short comings The older the dirtier and has a static problem especially in progressive press's and plastic hulls but also in pistol. It likes...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    You will have fun and the gas checks are not that...

    You will have fun and the gas checks are not that bad to get on I use a Dillon primer tray to put them in and get upright then dip my PC'd bullet into some bullet lube then stick it to the bottom in...
  19. It starts at your shoulder and ends with them...

    It starts at your shoulder and ends with them things that we also type with. I have always had the best luck using what God gave us. I have had no luck training either X-wife or the dogs.
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I load mine down to 1900 fps for shooting cast...

    I load mine down to 1900 fps for shooting cast lead bullets GC. The report is considerably less than a 3500 fps. varmint load. Its very accurate out to 200 yds. definitely coyote Moa. I am not sure...
  21. Thread: Barrel Stands

    by wnc435
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    I use long cabinet or trim screws with heat...

    I use long cabinet or trim screws with heat shrink tube on them at about 10 deg. for short barrels and 40 deg. for longer barrels and straight down into a block of oak for the rifle barrels all wear...
  22. Thread: Bulge in 40 S&W

    by wnc435
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    I use just about everyone of them to make...

    I use just about everyone of them to make jacketed bullets for my 45's The smile doesn't seem to affect the finished product. Fully anneal cases and swage to desired bullet size and weight. As far as...
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    Gasket punch kit works very well for this task I...

    Gasket punch kit works very well for this task I use mine in a drill press a little water based lube goes along way then dries. The kit I have is from Matco tools has a single arbor threaded to...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I am under the impression that some want the most...

    I am under the impression that some want the most expansion without leading. I would be then be using the biggest hollow point I could get in desired caliber. Then I would powder coat and lube...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I have many deer that have been harvested with...

    I have many deer that have been harvested with the muzzle loader Pure soft lead bullets and or round balls a lot of different styles when the deer is leaking out both sides with a well placed shot I...
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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