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    Sticky: Thanks for the compliment! It was pretty easy...

    Thanks for the compliment! It was pretty easy really, it's all 2x6 & 4x4 construction. One nice thing was that it's heavy enough that I didn't have to bolt it down
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    Sticky: Just Thought I might show everyone my setup. The...

    Just Thought I might show everyone my setup. The casting stuff is out in my shop.
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    I've never used bullseye but I have noticed that...

    I've never used bullseye but I have noticed that Unique is a very clean powder in my .45 ACP and .357 quite a bit cleaner than red dot. I would stay away from hp-38 it's about the smokiest...
  4. Thread: Bad Accident!!

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    I keep loaded weapons easily within reach in my...

    I keep loaded weapons easily within reach in my house also, but as soon as they come out of the holster for anything but an emergency situation or for target practice they are unloaded. And as...
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    Bullet trap plans??

    Has anybody come up with a good plan for a bullet trap to recycle some of your lead with? The only plan that I could come up with online was this one http://www.reloadammo.com/backstop.htm . ...
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    my local interstate battery story buys old...

    my local interstate battery story buys old batteries for $4 and up. might give that a try
  7. Thread: .45 acp moulds

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    I use the Lee 230 Grain round nose tumble lube...

    I use the Lee 230 Grain round nose tumble lube mold and it works great for me. I doubt that you can beat the price on it. I got mine for right around $20 at grafs. www.grafs.com .
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    Thanks for the info!!

    Thanks for the info!!
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    what are wheel weights worth?

    I have a chance to buy some wheel weights but I don't know what they are worth. I would appreciate any input Thanks
  10. Thread: Lee molds

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    try www.grafs.com They give you free shipping on...

    try www.grafs.com They give you free shipping on everything . Even if midway is a dollar or two cheaper to start with it most always figures out cheaper to go with grafs and the free shipping.
  11. Thread: LEE Equipment

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    Or you can go to www.grafs.com and get free...

    Or you can go to www.grafs.com and get free shipping on everything.
  12. Thread: Lee Pro 1000

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    Lee Load Master

    How about the Lee Load Master progressive press? anybody have any experience with that one? I've never used one but it looks like it would be about like the pro 1000
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    The whole thing is just a matter of personal...

    The whole thing is just a matter of personal opinion. I like my Lee powder measure better than my redding because I don't have to worry about the setscrew coming loose and messing up my charge...
  14. Thread: Lee Pro 1000

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    I have a Pro 1000 set up for the 45 ACP . I...

    I have a Pro 1000 set up for the 45 ACP . I really haven't had any troubles with it. I've found that most problems are caused by short stroking the press. The primer feed can be touchy when it...
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    Nope, the only thing that I changed was the...

    Nope, the only thing that I changed was the powder. I shot another 50 rounds and still absolutely no leading. I'm still amazed.
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    I tried it and it worked!

    I went to the sporting goods store and picked up a pound of Alliant 2400 today, loaded it up with 19 grains and shot about 25 times and I was amazed with the results. There was not one speck of...
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    Slower Powder=Less Leading???

    I have been shooting 240gr cast SWCs in my Smith 629 ahead of 10 grains of HP-38 powder and have been getting some bad barrel leading. I was told that a slower powder i.e. 2400 or IMR 4227 would...
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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