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    Was having wrinkling issues also, I got the Lyman...

    Was having wrinkling issues also, I got the Lyman 25lb pot, love the heck out of it but discovered that the aluminum mold guide draws a “lot” of heat out of the mold.
  2. I would have to disagree with some of this. First...

    I would have to disagree with some of this. First off none of this is rocket science. Black powder cartridge rifles are very forgiving about varying bullet weights and powder charges with little or...
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    Sounds like you might have some RFI going on...

    Sounds like you might have some RFI going on (radio frequency interference) check for electronic devices too close to your scale. Wireless speaker, etc, LED lights can cause trouble. Chances of 3...
  4. Thread: 45/70 dies

    by Rany A
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    What he said, the Hornady FTX bullet (lever...

    What he said, the Hornady FTX bullet (lever evolution ammo) brass requires a case length of 2.040 vs the normal 2.100 of the 45-70. So they’re .060 shorter. If the OP were to pick up dies, make sure...
  5. I wouldn’t go so far as to abandon the want for...

    I wouldn’t go so far as to abandon the want for one, 357 probably shoot fine right out of the box. Part of this was an issue specific to the 38-55 rifles. What I went through was pretty easy to do....
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    I use a light application of Dark Walnut stain...

    I use a light application of Dark Walnut stain then boiled Linseed oil. If you want the reddish color some of the old 03s had, mix some Red Sedona with the dark walnut.
    As far as finished, original...
  7. Lyman Ideal “Lil Sharps” 38-55 improvements.

    This post is primarily for those that bought these rifles and struggled to either get them to shoot or even on paper. They come with a few glitches, but nothing that can’t be easily solved if you can...
  8. Thread: Old Powder

    by Rany A
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    I had a couple cans of original BLC (last of that...

    I had a couple cans of original BLC (last of that sold in 1961). That was the stuff he bought surplus after WW2, it shot beautifully. Was in paper cans and had been stored well.
    I emailed Hodgdon...
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    Leather treatment turns into a heated topic...

    Leather treatment turns into a heated topic especially with the Bomber Jacket guys. I use Wilson Pro glove treatment (for baseball gloves) it has vitamin E and lanolin.
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    The only part that Nat'l Ord usually made was the...

    The only part that Nat'l Ord usually made was the stripped action, the rest of the parts were all surplus GI. I've been around a few of these and most were well done, decent looking rifles. The...
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    This is correct, these guns were built from very...

    This is correct, these guns were built from very affordable surplus parts and could be stamped, SantaFe Arms, Golden State Arms or Nat'l Ordnance, they were all investment cast receivers. There has...
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    The M1917 bayonet that was issued with the 1200...

    The M1917 bayonet that was issued with the 1200 trench guns was not the same as the WWI M1917. Dimensionally they were identical but the 1200 bayonet had two pins through the handguard and were...
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    Careful when you slip the drum out the side (if...

    Careful when you slip the drum out the side (if you tear it apart) there may be two nylon tensioners that are under spring tension. They (and the springs) really fly if you're not prepared.
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    Yes, there is a gentleman named Ed Sager that...

    Yes, there is a gentleman named Ed Sager that sells parts for most older reloading equipment. I will send you a pm with his email.
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    The Kerr No-Buckle sling "was" issued during WW1...

    The Kerr No-Buckle sling "was" issued during WW1 and was used extensively, actually preferred by the Marines, they placed orders in the 60-70 thousands. There were two lengths made (shorter of the...
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    Your pistol is known as the "Pistole 640b" and...

    Your pistol is known as the "Pistole 640b" and should not have a mag disconnect like most other HPs. There were two waffenampts used during German occupied production, the latter and most common is...
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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