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    How hard for 357 Henry Big Boy at 950 fps?

    I just cast my first batch of hard alloy, following the Lyman No 2 recipe, 4500g of Lead 250g of Tin and 250g of Antimony. I've achieved 16 BHN and cast using the Lee TL358-158-SWC mould.

    They...
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    So the end diameter of the truncated cone is...

    So the end diameter of the truncated cone is 0.165", the case primer pocket diameter is 0.175" but the primer has a radiused corner making its flat area 0.150" diameter. Too close for comfort, for me.
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    Thank you Muskeg, for sharing this with us....

    Thank you Muskeg, for sharing this with us. Although I successfully fired 10 of each of these Monday night I was still in two minds as to whether to continue down this road! Reading about your...
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    I pretty much came to the same conclusions, but...

    I pretty much came to the same conclusions, but good to hear your analysis.
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    I'm already using a 158 gr SWC and that feeds ok,...

    I'm already using a 158 gr SWC and that feeds ok, not as smooth as a Round Nose but it feeds. Interesting you mention the crimp groove, today I loaded up 10 rounds at 357 Magnum OAL = 1.590" and...
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    I must admit I hadn't thought of that aspect of...

    I must admit I hadn't thought of that aspect of the 105! I'll have a closer look but I think being flat they are very unlikely to set off the one in front, hopefully. I'm also using a very light load...
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    358-105-SWC in Henry Rifle?

    I use and have just cast around 1000 of these 358-105-SWCs for a Muzzle Loading Nitro Revolver here in the UK. I'm wondering could I use these in my Henry Rifle, perhaps with a starting load to match...
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    Thanks Dan...

    Photos of Marble Arms sight attached:-

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  9. Thread: Help with pics

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    Help with pics

    Trying to add 3 photos to a post and despite having succeeded once before can't for the life of me do it now! Help please!

    In saying that its just added one!
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    Thanks Dan, I ordered the parts you listed from a...

    Thanks Dan, I ordered the parts you listed from a dealer in Germany - Waffen Ferkinghoff, took just over a week and arrived today. The fit is great and only need to use the one screw hole with an...
  11. Thread: Blue Dot i 45 LC

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    Thank you

    Thank you
  12. Thread: Blue Dot i 45 LC

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    Blue Dot i 45 LC

    Looking for a starting load of Blue Dot in 45 LC? I have a lot of Blue Dot I'd like to use up and just bought a Miroku Winchester 1892 in 45 Long Colt which will be used in 25yd paper target...
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    Any thoughts on the Marble Arms Bulls Eye sight?...

    Any thoughts on the Marble Arms Bulls Eye sight? It replaces the Buckhorn standard sight.
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    That's really useful info Dan, thank you.

    That's really useful info Dan, thank you.
  15. Thread: Greetings!

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    I'm pretty good at speaking, understanding and...

    I'm pretty good at speaking, understanding and reading American! America is our favourite destination and have visited 38 states so far.
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    My 1892 Ltd Ed has engraved sides to the action...

    My 1892 Ltd Ed has engraved sides to the action and I don't really want to be drilling holes in it or covering it up.
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    Miroku Winchester 1892 Ltd Ed.

    Just bought my first Winchester, a Miroku 1892 Limited Edition in 45 LC. Does anyone make a peep sight to fit this Tang Safety gun? Pictures would be appreciated.
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    I didn't know air rifles were made so big! I...

    I didn't know air rifles were made so big! I already realised casting and coatings are part of a large rabbit hole!
  19. Thread: Greetings!

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    Greetings!

    Greetings from the UK. I've been shooting airguns since I was a teenager and firearms for the last 23 years. Just bought a Miroku Winchester Limited Edition in 45 LC and this brings my gun count to...
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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