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    Forum: Leverguns

    I love the perpetual discussions of cast bullets...

    I love the perpetual discussions of cast bullets in a micro groove Marlin. Fifty plus years ago when I first started casting bullets, my only rifle was a Marlin 30-30 and before I read any of the...
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    Forum: Rimfire Area

    I second the Accurate bullet molds as the readily...

    I second the Accurate bullet molds as the readily available option here. I use their heeled bullet molds in both .32 and .38 caliber to make ammo for several rifle options. The .32’s are loaded into...
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    With 20 gauge shot shells becoming available at...

    With 20 gauge shot shells becoming available at reasonable prices again, you should see used Mec loaders for sale again. Keep an eye on eBay listings and be patient.
  4. My favorite for this application is a 300 BO...

    My favorite for this application is a 300 BO chamber with a rim cut so cases can be made from annealed and necked down 357 maximum brass. I used a 10” twist barrel to be more cast friendly.
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    Warning—if you ladle cast from a cooking pot on a...

    Warning—if you ladle cast from a cooking pot on a gas stove, make sure it is not an aluminum pot. The gas flame is hot enough to melt the pan.
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    Our get together is almost here! Schedule is as...

    Our get together is almost here! Schedule is as follows:

    Friday 6/2–noon lunch at the Griddle—out back on patio. Dinner 6:00 at the Martin—back room.

    Saturday 6/3–range setup at 7:00, shoot...
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    In 38 Special, one often encounters wad cutter...

    In 38 Special, one often encounters wad cutter brass that has thinner walls to allow space for the deep-seated bullet. These cases often have a cannelure about half way down the case where the bottom...
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    To raise the point of impact on a fixed sight...

    To raise the point of impact on a fixed sight revolver without modifying it one must look to heavier bullets as well as lower velocity to generate more recoil and muzzle rise while the bullet makes...
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    I suggest you contact JES Reboring to have your...

    I suggest you contact JES Reboring to have your 43 barrel rebored and rechambered to 50/70 or 50/90.
  10. Forum: Cast Boolits

    One more thought—does your rifle have a hooked...

    One more thought—does your rifle have a hooked breach plug to permit easy removal of the barrel for cleaning? Years ago I had a TC Renegade .54 with such an arrangement that gave poor accuracy. I...
  11. Forum: Cast Boolits

    I would offer that your bore diameter at .506 may...

    I would offer that your bore diameter at .506 may be the culprit. All of those bullet and sabot combinations are designed to be used in a .500 bore. I shoot two .50 cal fast twist muzzle loaders and...
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    I have shipped about a dozen rifles to JES via...

    I have shipped about a dozen rifles to JES via UPS without any issues.
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    Forum: Shot Guns

    I admit to a serious addiction to SxS...

    I admit to a serious addiction to SxS shotguns—especially those with sidelock actions and hammers. So far I have been fortunate enough to collect 2 in 410, 1 in 44/410, 1 in 28, 1 in 24, 3 in 20, 1...
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    Forum: Leverguns

    Thanks guys

    Thanks guys
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    Forum: Leverguns

    Thanks guys, but hoping for something different....

    Thanks guys, but hoping for something different. To be more clear, my question is what max OAL cartridge length will feed from the magazine. With a Marlin, it is easy to clear a too-long cartridge...
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    Forum: Leverguns

    1886 Winchester OAL

    Can anyone advise the maximum overall cartridge length that will feed from the magazine tube in an 1886 chambered in 40-65?
  17. Thread: 2021 ncbs

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    Following are the results for this year’s shoot:...

    Following are the results for this year’s shoot:

    100 yd group—Tim 1.09”, Bruce 1.63”, Tom 1.70”, Katherine 2.04” and Alex 2.04”

    100 yd score—no entries due to wind

    50 yd group—Alex 1.00”,...
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    One change to the schedule—the Friday lunch at...

    One change to the schedule—the Friday lunch at the Griddle will be at 12:00.
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    There will be a new battle rifle match this year....

    There will be a new battle rifle match this year. The course of fire will be offhand at four steel plates at TBD distances to be decided at the Rools Committee Meeting Friday evening. The plates...
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    I have brass (most primed), 100 grain Partitions...

    I have brass (most primed), 100 grain Partitions and dies to sell as a package if still needed.
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    Forum: AirGuns

    Here in Northern Nevada, we have frequent...

    Here in Northern Nevada, we have frequent infestations of Mormon Crickets-a 3” long katydid-like swarming insect that moves in huge swarms like locusts to consume all plant growth along their path. I...
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    Poll: I have taken many grouse while deer and elk...

    I have taken many grouse while deer and elk hunting, but not with my rifle. I carried a tiny 25 ACP pistol in my shirt pocket upon which I had soldered a set of adjustable sights to allow close...
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    Another option would be having Jess rebore a...

    Another option would be having Jess rebore a smaller caliber barrel of modern steel for your project. I have had him do many for me, including a Marlin 336 to .405 Jess and a Mauser to .400...
  24. Thread: 2021 ncbs

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    I suspect that by the time this event takes...

    I suspect that by the time this event takes place, most if not all of the participants will have had the opportunity to be immunized.
  25. Thread: 2021 ncbs

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    2021 ncbs

    Friends! The 21st Nevada Cast Bullet Shoot is scheduled for June 4, 5 and 6 at the Humboldt County Shooting Park just north of Winnemucca. Please consider this post the invitation for past and new...
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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