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  1. Forum: Cast Boolits

    I just got Budget Shooters Supply in BC to order...

    I just got Budget Shooters Supply in BC to order me bullets from the Missouri Bullet Company, I should have them in 3 weeks.
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    This PC projectile came from a commercial bullet...

    This PC projectile came from a commercial bullet caster so I know little of his manufacturing process. This has definetly soured me from using PC again.
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    Powder coated bullets and the M1 Carbine

    I finally found a 3 gun match that I could fit in with all the other Cowboy Action matches that I have been shooting lately. It was a 6 stage match and everything was running perfectly until the last...
  4. Thread: My M1 carbine

    by Garand
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    1945 Inland with Ultimak and Burris Fast Fire 3 ...

    1945 Inland with Ultimak and Burris Fast Fire 3


    https://i.ibb.co/d6YCQH3/DSCN8675a.jpg
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    My go to load for a Lyman 150 grain LRNGC bullet...

    My go to load for a Lyman 150 grain LRNGC bullet is 19.0 grains of IMR 4227 giving me a MV out of a 29" barrel of my Mauser M1896 of 1,763 fps. Decent accuracy to 300 yds.
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    I've tried 100 Ginex primers in both my .38 Super...

    I've tried 100 Ginex primers in both my .38 Super and in one of .38 Spls. Very happy so far.
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    Actually my 1945 Inland prefers ordinary cast...

    Actually my 1945 Inland prefers ordinary cast lead with lube over powder coating. Running IMR 4227 pushing a 100 grain LRN bullet gives me 1651.8 fps and 3" accuracy at 100. Living in the land...
  8. Thread: Wrap It Up.

    by Garand
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    Forum: Leverguns

    https://i.ibb.co/sQM3qRQ/DSCN8767.jpg...

    https://i.ibb.co/sQM3qRQ/DSCN8767.jpg

    6 out of 7
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    Forum: Leverguns

    I just finished building 100 rds of .30/30 with...

    I just finished building 100 rds of .30/30 with 100 grain powder coated cast lead bullets and I used my Lyman (Item # 7349003) 30 short neck-expand (M) die. It works successfully also.
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    Forum: Leverguns

    Where in Canada are you located? 2 Commercial...

    Where in Canada are you located? 2 Commercial bullet casters just closed shop in Alberta & Saskatchewan due to personal medical conditions. I've also used Prairie Projectiles in Stettler AB,...
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    Forum: Leverguns

    Years ago I had a Winchester M92 built in 1906 in...

    Years ago I had a Winchester M92 built in 1906 in .44-40 that had been converted to .44 mag in the '60's. When ever I tried to run it fast in Cowboy Action matches it stove piped on me. Worked great...
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    Forum: Leverguns

    Back about 2006, I spotted a Silver JW...

    Back about 2006, I spotted a Silver JW Commemorative for about $1,750 (Cdn). Given how many commemoratives Winchester dumped on the market, I waited. A few years later I found one that a previous...
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    Forum: Leverguns

    I'm running a Winchester M 94 John Wayne...

    I'm running a Winchester M 94 John Wayne Commemorative in .32-40. My go to load is a 170 grain LRNFP pushed by 14.0 grains of IMR 4227 for an MV of 1391.5 fps and a 2 1/4" group at 100 yds.
  14. I found my M1896 prefers IMR 4227 father than...

    I found my M1896 prefers IMR 4227 father than 2400.
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    Yes for a taper crimp

    Yes for a taper crimp
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    My Swedish model 1896 (as issued) loves the gas...

    My Swedish model 1896 (as issued) loves the gas checked Lyman 150 grain bullet. Its pushed by 19.0 grains of IMR 4227. It gives me an average of 1763.2 fps and a 2" group at 100 yds. In 2015 & 2016...
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    Forum: Leverguns

    I bought a Chiappa M1892 "Alaskan" takedown with...

    I bought a Chiappa M1892 "Alaskan" takedown with a 12 inch barrel in .44 magnum. I the last 6 months I have probably tried over 25 different loads for it. So far with a 240 grain tmj bullet and 2400...
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    thanks all for the advice.

    thanks all for the advice.
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    Defensive Bear load for .44 Magnum

    I have a Chiappa "Alaskan" lever action in .44 Magnum, with a 12" barrel (non restricted in Canada) and I'm looking for a defensive load for when I go camping. Currently I have a supply of Oregon...
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    I'm using the Lyman 160 grain LRNGC bullet. I...

    I'm using the Lyman 160 grain LRNGC bullet. I tried IMR 4895 & IMR 4198 with unsatisfactory results. I went to IMR 4227 with excellent results.
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    I picked up a container of Red Dot that looked...

    I picked up a container of Red Dot that looked like that about 7 years ago, it had about 4 lbs of powder still in it. I used it for my wife's Cowboy Action loads for over 2 years with no problems.
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    No filler needed!

    No filler needed!
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    My goal with my M1896 Mauser was a 4" group @ 200...

    My goal with my M1896 Mauser was a 4" group @ 200 yds with a 150 grain Lyman cast lead bullet. I tried Unique, Red Dot, IMR 4895 & IMR 4198 with no luck. Finally I tried IMR 4227 and everything came...
  24. Forum: Cast Boolits

    Much appreciated guys, thank you

    Much appreciated guys, thank you
  25. Forum: Cast Boolits

    Recommendation needed for Cast 6.5x55mm & IMR 4895

    I am currently shooting a 1900 manufactured Mauser M1896 Rifle using Lyman .265" 150 grain SPGC #266673 bullets in a Pre 1912 Military Rifle Silhouette Match requiring the use of cast bullets. With...
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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