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    The rifle is probably easier to find than the...

    The rifle is probably easier to find than the dies. I go along with abunaitoo & gwpercle. You need a rifle to match the dies.
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    Wrap it with old fashioned black cloth electrical...

    Wrap it with old fashioned black cloth electrical tape. I did that to my old John Deere tractor that doesn't have power steering. It's tacky and has a textured grip.
    Or shooters adhesive. Or both.
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    That's one nice stove that's worth rebuilding. ...

    That's one nice stove that's worth rebuilding. Go over it with a wire brush in an angle grinder. Then, like others have said, cover with lard or oil, take it outside, and burn the heck out of it. ...
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    Been there, done that, but luckily always caught...

    Been there, done that, but luckily always caught myself.

    That's why I only shoot my reloads and will not reload for anybody else. Conversely, I never shoot anybody else's loads.
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    Been using an Alien gear holster for my CZ. ...

    Been using an Alien gear holster for my CZ. They make both IWB & OWB. Reasonably priced and hold up well.

    https://aliengearholsters.com/
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    I've gotten wonderful care at our VA here,...

    I've gotten wonderful care at our VA here, including glasses. I see you're an Army member. Give the VA a try.
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    My thoughts as well.

    My thoughts as well.
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    I'll second that thought. Especially the quick...

    I'll second that thought. Especially the quick change gearbox. That's a must.
    I've picked up a couple of SB lathes years ago, they are a nice versatile machine.
    Also consider Clausing, Sheldon,...
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    Any top punch with a "V" shaped cup to center the...

    Any top punch with a "V" shaped cup to center the bullet so it's square with the die. I make my own on my lathe.
    A flat faced punch should be faced off in the lathe. An out of square face will...
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    God only gives you one set of eyes. There are no...

    God only gives you one set of eyes. There are no replacements. Best to protect them.
    I've worked in the trades all my life. My glasses have saved my eyes many times.
    You do enough shooting,...
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    With a couple of stout oak planks and some heavy...

    With a couple of stout oak planks and some heavy pipe rollers, a crow bar and a come along, I've moved some pretty heave machinery. A safe would be no problem. Good luck with the move.
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    Will be watching this one too. Have a couple of...

    Will be watching this one too. Have a couple of '03's and a Krag that might really like these.
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    Wow! That's nice. Always wanted to take a trip...

    Wow! That's nice. Always wanted to take a trip on a tug going up the river.
    Good friend of mine worked the tugs for years, had all kinds of sea stories. Some of them even true. And he could...
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    I've found that the H&G 68 that I use in my 45...

    I've found that the H&G 68 that I use in my 45 ACP shoots equally as well in the 45 Colt. And Bullseye powder works just as well too. 6.0 grains works for me. Roll crimp. 1.690" OAL. Size at...
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    Mid 30's to low 20's here. Forgot what the sun...

    Mid 30's to low 20's here. Forgot what the sun looks like. Where's all this global warming they always talk about?
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    Nice buck with a vintage rifle. Doesn't get much...

    Nice buck with a vintage rifle. Doesn't get much better than that.

    I'm just starting to load for my Model 71. Could you recommend some loads to get me going? Preferably cast.
    Thanks. And...
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    I gave up with wood about 15 years ago. Just got...

    I gave up with wood about 15 years ago. Just got too much for these old bones. Used to cut & split about 10 cords a year. But I keep a pile in reserve just in case.
    Switched to coal. Only...
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    Happy Birthday my fellow Marines. Riflemen first...

    Happy Birthday my fellow Marines. Riflemen first & foremost.
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    I've got an acer Chrome laptop. Still doesn't...

    I've got an acer Chrome laptop. Still doesn't come up.
    But it does show up on my phone. Go figure.

    What a great source of bullet info. Thanks for all the time and effort you put into this.
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    Your site doesn't come up. Just a blank page. ...

    Your site doesn't come up. Just a blank page. What am I doing wrong?
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    I took my commercial driver's license test in a B...

    I took my commercial driver's license test in a B model Mack. Had the 2 stick duplex in it. Then I drove an R model with a triplex. Later Mack came out with the 5 speed maxidine. Remember the F...
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    CMP has barrels and the custom shop will install...

    CMP has barrels and the custom shop will install that barrel for you.

    https://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/custom-gunsmithing/
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    Forming 6MM Remington Brass

    I have a chance to buy a Remington 788 in 6MM. Ammo & brass seam to be next to impossible to find. I'd like to be able to shoot this thing if I buy it. Anybody have any experience forming brass...
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    Mr. Dutchman, What is the forward scope mount?...

    Mr. Dutchman,

    What is the forward scope mount? Is it something you machined yourself?
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    So sorry to hear of his passing. It's hard to...

    So sorry to hear of his passing. It's hard to cope with the loss of a loved one. May the Good Lord bless and comfort you and your family.
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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