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    I picked this up as part of a larger purchase. ...

    I picked this up as part of a larger purchase. Would like to know what it is before I get rid of it. Just noticed box is marked 37703, possibly a part number.
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    Leupold scope base mount ID help

    Part # 42999K. Response from Leupold pending for a week+. Many thanks for input. See pics.323049323050323049323050
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I had one incident of a broken sear on an M91....

    I had one incident of a broken sear on an M91. Turns out the trigger needed to be replaced due to obvious wear. No further issues.

    Regarding the firing pin protrusion. It’s protruding more than...
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    21 over 51

    Inspection of other head stamps more clearly indicate 21 over 51. It is indeed Hungarian. Better photos added in OP.
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Thanks for all the replies. I will check the...

    Thanks for all the replies. I will check the firing pin protrusion. By the by, it is actually Hungarian heavy ball 185 gr. At least that is what the receipt indicated. Happy New Year! ��
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    Spicy Bulgarian 7.62x54

    Heavy ball yellow tip Bulgarian 1955 (reinspection indicated 21 over 51 therefore, Hungarian). Stuff is hot! Cratered and occasional pierced primers. Plan to pull and dump. Recycle powder and...
  7. Pacific DL110 press - Source of new grommets? Hornady?

    Would I source these from Hornady?
  8. Texan 2X powder bushing clarification needed

    Does this bushing throw 2 times the powder as the X bushing? Can’t seem to find this designation in the Texan chart I have. I’ll probably end up weighing a charge to see what it throws. See pic.
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  9. Most of these are smaller than a dime in...

    Most of these are smaller than a dime in diameter. They weigh 20-50 g each.
  10. Unknown possible casting alloy? Antimony or bismuth?

    These were found many years ago in the defunct Ausco plant in St. Joe, MI. Ausco did a lot of metal castings for US auto industry. I suspect these were used to mock up small amounts of alloys in a...
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    Testing

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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Sounds like 7 to 9 grains of Unique is the way to...

    Sounds like 7 to 9 grains of Unique is the way to go. Yes, it is the Lee 255 gr mold. Many thanks for all that responded. Have a blessed 2023.
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    44 magnum 255 grain SWC loads?

    Plain base and powder coated. Looking for a light to middle of the road plinked load. Can’t seem to find much out there. I have access to Titegroup, HP38, Green Dot, Unique, Clays, Titewad. ...
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    Tin and Aluminum wine foils

    As mentioned earlier, one can also find tin foil on some wines; typically the spendier ones.

    See pic: Tin left and aluminum right. Beyond visual differences, tin will have more heft.
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    Couldn’t agree with you more.

    Couldn’t agree with you more.
  16. Thread: Ruger .30 Cal

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    Great thread. Thanks for sharing.

    Great thread. Thanks for sharing.
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    Good points. Understood. Sometimes it’s nice to...

    Good points. Understood. Sometimes it’s nice to have options; this isn’t one of them.

    Funny, I had no intentions of modifying anything.
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    7.62x38mmB in Ruger Blackhawk 30 carbine?

    The Nagant revolver ammo chambers easily into the Ruger 30. Bullet diameter same and case dimensions seem similar enough. This and the strength of the Ruger would indicate the Russian cartridge...
  19. Thread: Titegroup

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    +1 on Titegroup in 45 ACP.

    +1 on Titegroup in 45 ACP.
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    Wine industry

    Lead capsules were used many years ago on wine (probably spirits too). Back in the day, wine was tested for lead acetate due to migration of wine through cork and subsequent oxidation to acetic acid...
  21. Another source of soft lead - clock counterweights?!

    Found these at an estate sale of a clock repairman. Solid soft lead. $5/21lbs. Beware of the iron weights!
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    Forum: Vintage Ammo

    Measured correctly.

    Measured correctly.
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    Forum: Vintage Ammo

    Dimensions of the case are 4 3/4” x 2 1/4”.

    Dimensions of the case are 4 3/4” x 2 1/4”.
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    Forum: Vintage Ammo

    Japanese WW2 ordnance shell casing

    Found this today however I think it may be cut down. Any idea what I have?
  25. Thread: MEC Press ID

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    I can wait. Thanks for your time. Have a good...

    I can wait. Thanks for your time. Have a good weekend.
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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