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  1. Forum: Cast Boolits

    Slight tangent but,not really.... The ability...

    Slight tangent but,not really....

    The ability to fine tune the bullet grip isn't totally a function of expander diameter. You also have depth,annealing,lube interface.

    Just saying it's not just...
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    Sorry,you're about 10 years after the fact....

    Sorry,you're about 10 years after the fact. Instead of getting all worked up,spend way more time researching. There are some amazing deals to be had... just need to educate yourself beforehand.
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    Forum: Our Town

    On French doors and the like; Head and Foot...

    On French doors and the like;

    Head and Foot bolts. Not saying this is the term you're looking for but may help in your search.
  4. Smashed '06 case here too.

    Smashed '06 case here too.
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    Beautiful resto and new application...

    Beautiful resto and new application greybuff,thanks for sharing.

    Not entirety aimed at you.... more towards the students of this application. The OP's great little press is a rack/pinion...
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    Froggie,probably have what you need here to make...

    Froggie,probably have what you need here to make one. Maybe work out a trade for something vs monies?

    *word of caution however,I have some other equipment (reloading) that you may want so.... be...
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    We had a Craftsman machine come through here...

    We had a Craftsman machine come through here 20'ish? years ago....

    The cable end wasn't anything I'd ever seen before as it seemed *proprietary. The machine worked fine,and sent it down the road....
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    Think it was our '81 F150 shop truck? Heater...

    Think it was our '81 F150 shop truck?

    Heater core can be accessed from engine bay by cutting the housing open. New sheet metal flat cover,RTV and self tapping screws to finish. About 20 minutes or...
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    Forum: Our Town

    Rest in peace. Always tough to let them go. He...

    Rest in peace.

    Always tough to let them go. He is in a much better place. Prayers.
  10. Thread: Bad day :-(

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    Sorry for your loss. Always tough to let them go...

    Sorry for your loss. Always tough to let them go but at least he's not suffering anymore,and in a better place....RIP
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    Lymes disease...check. Covid 3 times...check....

    Lymes disease...check. Covid 3 times...check. Broken neck...check. Widow maker heart attack....check. More broken bones than anyone I know....check. Severe "complex" PTSD.... check. 45-50 BPM heart...
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    700X or 231 for light target/plinking. Unique...

    700X or 231 for light target/plinking.

    Unique for midrange around 1000fps is hard to beat.

    Blue Dot for light magnum... it's a touch peaky so want to be careful getting to aggressive. But can...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I run a Lee 225-55RF in a stock R700 223 at durn...

    I run a Lee 225-55RF in a stock R700 223 at durn near max 4198 jacketed book loads. Skinny brrl will cloverleaf 3 shots @100 including the 1st,cold bore shot....

    But that's not the reason for...
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    Forum: Our Town

    I hope so,built a dedicated library whilst...

    I hope so,built a dedicated library whilst building our house 35 years ago. Has ALL the bells N whistles. By "building" I mean every last stud,custom made moulds,and 30 thousand bricks vs paying...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I almost universally test to see what the rig...

    I almost universally test to see what the rig prefers... as cast,001 over,or 2 over. Rarely more. Most of my hotrod rifles like as cast with just the GC "area" sized(even this has a height/depth...
  16. Forum: Our Town

    Heat is your #1 enemy in compressor water...

    Heat is your #1 enemy in compressor water seperation. Irrespective of brand,the typical "fruitjar" style separator ain't gonna be much good located right at the compressor. You need to do the...
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    There's an old notion or strategy when Turkey...

    There's an old notion or strategy when Turkey hunting that goes along the lines;

    Hit your caller a few times and then....throw it in the truck.

    Every spring it seems I do that. Not in the truck...
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    I've got Timney Calvin elites on a cpl of my cast...

    I've got Timney Calvin elites on a cpl of my cast varmint vaporizers.....

    And there's "better" triggers than these. Just sayin,good luck improving on these basically,over the counter target...
  19. Forum: Cast Boolits

    Just a beefed/accurized cabine tree. It...

    Just a beefed/accurized cabine tree.

    It functions flawlessly but to be honest the vertical impact tester has much more potential. Mainly because it makes direct comparisons between the shape of...
  20. Forum: Cast Boolits

    This cost me a little bit over half the price of...

    This cost me a little bit over half the price of the Lee. Think cabine tree on STEROIDS..
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    Measure the chamber neck ID. It's the very first...

    Measure the chamber neck ID. It's the very first thing I do to ALL new rigs coming in here. This gets written down at the top of the header page of each rigs pamphlet style load journal.
    ...
  22. Forum: Boolit Lube !

    Lar I put a 26" S4(heavy sporter) 14 twist on. ...

    Lar I put a 26" S4(heavy sporter) 14 twist on.

    Bought two of these Savage weather warriors when they first came out in the early 90's. One LA in '06,and a SA 223. Flat backs,top loaders,old...
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    From an investment perspective; I've...

    From an investment perspective;

    I've bought/sold "shop" equipment for 40+ years. #1- do your research. Your best chance for resale will be with well known higher quality items. Buy used-sell used...
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    Looks sharp Patrick,you should be proud of this...

    Looks sharp Patrick,you should be proud of this project. Thanks for sharing.
  25. Thread: Cz 527

    by Shopdog
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    Have a 223 Lux. Stock has some decent figure with...

    Have a 223 Lux. Stock has some decent figure with an atrocious finish. Too lazy to redo it,haha. Honestly just doesn't bother me. The bolt was very stiff as issued,would sit in front of my hunting...
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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