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    Of all the modern US factory shotshells high or...

    Of all the modern US factory shotshells high or low brass, with the exception of RST, I don't know of any truly low pressure loads. Modern powders for shotshells need to be loaded to higher pressures...
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    First off welcome back. If I were to hunt with...

    First off welcome back.

    If I were to hunt with a 9.3 and cast bullets I would prefer a bullet with a large meplat as I've seen what a blunt nose cast bullet can do to big animals. I would also...
  3. Need bore and groove diameters for a modern 44-77

    I'm seriously considering building a 44-77 and am wondering about the barrel dimensions i.e. bore and groove diameters. And what barrel maker makes such.
  4. WTB I'm still looking. I really do need at least one...

    I'm still looking. I really do need at least one 44-77 case for measurements. Prefer it to be the Shiloh version but will take any type. It can be an old split case.
  5. WTB WTB 44-77 brass, reamer, dies and shell holder

    I'm looking at least one Shiloh style 44-77 brass case so I can take measurements. It could even be cracked. Of course I'd take more if someone has some good ones to sell. I could use a set of dies...
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    I have a 95 in 405 and enough brass and bullets...

    I have a 95 in 405 and enough brass and bullets to last me a while. I recently heard of an original Sharps Business rifle in 40-? caliber for sale locally. I'm trying to run that down and if I do...
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    As usual I tried and no results for the search.

    As usual I tried and no results for the search.
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    If you're going to shim, and there is enough gap,...

    If you're going to shim, and there is enough gap, you may want to try a piece of plastic shotshell case. Doesn't absorb water and swell up or rust your barrel.
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    Forum: Our Town

    Is winter over? Not where I live. I ran the...

    Is winter over? Not where I live. I ran the snow-blower yesterday due to 4" of overnight snow. Hasn't been a bad winter, we've only had about two feet of snow so far. We could use some more but I'm...
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    I thought I might turn a base section out of...

    I thought I might turn a base section out of brass or possibly steel and insert a 300 Win mag case from the rear, loctite it in and fire form. The base would be reusable if the mag case split. Might...
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    Anyone shooting a 44-77

    I'm still considering building a 44-77 but am concerned about availability of brass. Anyone here shooting one? If so where did you get brass or what did you make it from. I understand that it's...
  12. Thread: 35 Whelen

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    Several years ago my wife said I had built rifles...

    Several years ago my wife said I had built rifles for three of our kids and she thought it was time I built her one. "OK, what do you want?" She said, "a 35 Whelen with a laminated stock". She got it...
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    Forum: Shot Guns

    First off I apologize for putting this in the...

    First off I apologize for putting this in the wrong area. I intended to put it in the single-shot area.

    Now, thanks for the suggestions. I've considered most of the calibers mentioned. I also...
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    Forum: Shot Guns

    Already have a Sharps in 45-70. I'm looking for...

    Already have a Sharps in 45-70. I'm looking for something different. As the kids used to say "cool" but different. That was why I first thought 405. There can't be too many in that caliber.
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    Forum: Shot Guns

    What caliber for a Sharps?

    Just finishing up a Sharps action from Axtel castings and am trying to decide on a caliber. When I first started this project I thought I'd make it 405 Winchester as I had the reamer but not the...
  16. I'm thinking that a new barrel would be as cheap...

    I'm thinking that a new barrel would be as cheap as a sleeve job and you could have exactly what you want.
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    WTB johnly; You have a PM.

    johnly;

    You have a PM.
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    $29.99 WOW. I thought the $13.00 a hundred I paid...

    $29.99 WOW. I thought the $13.00 a hundred I paid last year for two cans of #10's was plain old thievery. But, when you consider that the local McDonalds pays $18.00 to $22.00 per hour I guess $29.99...
  19. Thread: Im gone now

    by elk hunter
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    Forum: Our Town

    You're hooked now Grandpa! Funny how they can...

    You're hooked now Grandpa! Funny how they can wrap you around their little finger with a smile or better yet when they say "I love you grandpa". Enjoy every minute you can with her.
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    My Sharps started life as a new model 1863 Navy...

    My Sharps started life as a new model 1863 Navy contract carbine and was re-barreled by Sharps with an 1874 barrel. I don't believe they changed their barrel shank. If your NM 1863 action has been...
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    Forum: Shot Guns

    Ithaca bought Lefever and used "Lefever Nitro...

    Ithaca bought Lefever and used "Lefever Nitro Special " on their lowest priced gun capitalizing on Lefever's name/reputation. It had a cast steel frame instead of forged and had few options. Good...
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    Forum: Shot Guns

    The best source of information on Damascus...

    The best source of information on Damascus barreled shotguns was the now defunct "Double Gun and Single Shot Journal". The next best would be the Parker Gun collectors group. Third would be the...
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    Forum: Swaging

    Posting pictures on the site is a struggle for...

    Posting pictures on the site is a struggle for me.

    The only modification to the press was the opening up of the original .250 ejection pin hole thru the ram for a short distance, for the new...
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    WTB Carbine barrels are hard to come by. Rifle...

    Carbine barrels are hard to come by. Rifle barrels are fairly common and if properly done it would be hard to tell the difference. If you have the original it can be lined.

    There are any number...
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    Forum: Swaging

    I’ll try to describe how I converted my Herters...

    I’ll try to describe how I converted my Herters nine-ton press to make jacketed 22 caliber bullets and still be able to use the original type dies.
    I removed the ram from the press body and chucked...
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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