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    I would try 5 pounds of pins with a 1000 cases...

    I would try 5 pounds of pins with a 1000 cases and run for a longer time, power is a lot less expensive than pins.
    JMHO

    Mr. Ed
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    Welcome to the madness Swede. I am a middle...

    Welcome to the madness Swede. I am a middle ground person about this subject, don't know as much as a lot of the experts here, but not a complete novice either. I don't think it is necessary to...
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    Got moved (sort of)

    Well I finally got moved, mostly. Moved from Salem to the southwest (southwest Oregon). Moving 20 years of accumulation can be the pits. Not only the lead and reloading/casting stuff, but more than...
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    For emergencies with my RCBS dies, I cut a proper...

    For emergencies with my RCBS dies, I cut a proper size Allen wrench to length. Never bent or broken one yet. Even kept one in my .308 die after I got replacements.

    Mr Ed
  5. Just got done moving two 1700 lb Fort Knox safes,...

    Just got done moving two 1700 lb Fort Knox safes, haven't started on the lead and loaded stuff yet. Been here 20 years last Feb. it is amazing how much stuff you can collect one piece at a time.
    ...
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    I still have my 70's kal-lite 6D cell (otherwise...

    I still have my 70's kal-lite 6D cell (otherwise known as the electric sap) that I used on patrol. Made a tube from wax paper and slid it in before putting in the batteries, works for me. If you do...
  7. I have a box of remington 158gr that looks just...

    I have a box of remington 158gr that looks just like that

    Mr. Ed
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    Looks good....everyone should keep such detailed...

    Looks good....everyone should keep such detailed records.

    Mr. Ed
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    I fly the flag every day in the yard. On Memorial...

    I fly the flag every day in the yard. On Memorial Day I replace it with a flag that flew over the embassy in Sigon in '67' I buried by dad under it (WW II army MSGT) and I will be buried under it...
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    Low cost BHN measurement

    I had the opportunity to use this today and pass it on for those new casters.
    To start with you need a couple of items usually found in the reloading room, or shop.

    1 a steel ball bearing about a...
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    If all else fails, e-mail Dillon on sending it to...

    If all else fails, e-mail Dillon on sending it to them. They did it for me a few years ago. Free and fast turn around.

    Mr. Ed
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    Positively slowed down for (video) production. At...

    Positively slowed down for (video) production. At the rate the video showed production, the mags would cost more than the rifle.

    Mr. Ed
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    My avatar is "The Duke". I think it refers to...

    My avatar is "The Duke". I think it refers to Duke Wayne, my X named him after the Duke of Earle.
    Whatever, he is my best friend, no matter what.

    Mr. Ed
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    I have been using the Dillon for about 20 years...

    I have been using the Dillon for about 20 years now. Whatever brand you get, get a set of check weights.

    Mr. Ed
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    There is an adjustable spring wire, kind of like...

    There is an adjustable spring wire, kind of like a partially opened paper clip on my stage one that holds the case in, I have run thousands of rounds thru the sizing stage without a problem. It...
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    I have a coil hot plate, free. Took an old...

    I have a coil hot plate, free. Took an old circular saw blade and ground off the teeth so I would not snag something on it. Like my sleeve or fingers.

    Mr. Ed
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    I couldn't find the purple button. I wondered...

    I couldn't find the purple button. I wondered when someone would remember Ithica didn't make a pump. At least a few did. I will try and find purple

    Mr. Ed
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I too have the brass 44 and am saving up for a...

    I too have the brass 44 and am saving up for a 30-30 best lever gun I have ever shot. You will be happy with a Henry.

    Mr. Ed
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    Just to get it started JR, I would like 2 paks of...

    Just to get it started JR, I would like 2 paks of copper 44 if they aren't much more than $37/C

    Mr. Ed
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I have walked into a rowdy bar and shut the place...

    I have walked into a rowdy bar and shut the place up by racking the slide on an Ithaca 10 gauge.
    You could only hear the juke box. Everything ended quietly.

    Mr. Ed
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I used to hear it every day. "I want my white...

    I used to hear it every day. "I want my white pill for blood pressure refilled". I ask what is the name of it? "The white ones with the line down the middle".
    Ain't life fun.

    Mr. Ed
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    Please be aware that if the steel plate is...

    Please be aware that if the steel plate is surrounded by the tire that if you hit the tire, that boolit could go anywhere including back toward you. I have seen it happen too many times. Be careful...
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    Figure the plumbers lead as pure, you will have...

    Figure the plumbers lead as pure, you will have to add tin to the mix both for the hardness and cast ability. Add an equal amount of clip on WW and you will be good to go for the 45.

    Mr. Ed
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    I have one of those with a larger tank and am...

    I have one of those with a larger tank and am looking for a propane certification place that will replace the tank with a new one.

    Mr. Ed
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    I think they are training rounds. I have about a...

    I think they are training rounds. I have about a half dozen unfired. Very little fast burning powder. Just my opinion if others know better, I would also like the info.

    Mr. Ed
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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