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    I agree that the 1877s are a PITA to try to fix....

    I agree that the 1877s are a PITA to try to fix. Finding parts is an issue in itself but just trying to get the necessary moving parts to work together is a challenge. I've been able to get a couple...
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    I'll agree that the Beretta is a bit bigger gun....

    I'll agree that the Beretta is a bit bigger gun. For me the BHP works well; take a look at some of the used clones on the market - FEG and Israeli Kareen versions. The S&W M39 works but is an...
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    I leave the wooden RR in place at the range and...

    I leave the wooden RR in place at the range and use a TOW delrin version instead. Much more forgiving and sturdy.
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    So, is it false advertising on Military...

    So, is it false advertising on Military Heritage's part? They sell them as a non-shooter. What people try to do with them after receipt is beyond their control. If someone wants one set and ready to...
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    So, what's the problem with them? Have you ever...

    So, what's the problem with them? Have you ever handled or shot one?
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    I was working on a movie as an armorer and after...

    I was working on a movie as an armorer and after a day of filming in the snow and cold it came time to clean weapons to prepare for the next day. We brought the weapons in from the -15 degree temps...
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    I've bought several of the Military Heritage guns...

    I've bought several of the Military Heritage guns and activated them including three of the trade guns. After drilling the flash holes I tested with a large powder charge and all went bang without...
  8. Thread: M31 Swiss Carbines

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    M31 Swiss Carbines

    Stopped by a local (Owatonna, MN) Cabelas yesterday and noticed two racks of very nice K31 carbines with slings and muzzle caps for $699. A bit rich for my blood but looking on-line afterward noted...
  9. Thread: Duracoat Question

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    Probably the best approach would be Duracoat over...

    Probably the best approach would be Duracoat over parkerizing...
  10. Thread: Holster Repair

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    A leather stitching awl will fix the problem and...

    A leather stitching awl will fix the problem and typically will come with either linen or nylon thread. They are available at Tandy, farm supply stores or on-line.
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    It was not a military configured arm at all,...

    It was not a military configured arm at all, looked more like a percussion Kentucky/hunting style with at least a target style front sight.
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    Something to consider is if you are wanting to...

    Something to consider is if you are wanting to weigh 1500 grains accurately then the scale needs to have a capacity of greater than 1500 grains. Typically, an electronic scale will have it's best...
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    1878 Colt Frontier DA in .45 Colt.

    1878 Colt Frontier DA in .45 Colt.
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    Polygonal Bore Percussion Rifle

    I ran across a polygonally rifled percussion rifle yesterday (hexagonal I believe) in an antique store. It was approx .45, had a double set trigger, was approx. 50" long (OA) and had a globe type of...
  15. There is a place for subsonic loads that don't...

    There is a place for subsonic loads that don't cycle the action in an AR. "Fully functional" loads are great but you still get noise from the action cycling. If you want the quietest load then don't...
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    Mag well adapters for pistol calibers are readily...

    Mag well adapters for pistol calibers are readily available in multiple calibers and for different magazine styles. With a little design capability they aren't that hard to design and make yourself....
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    Bear Creek has an AR style as well....

    Bear Creek has an AR style as well. https://www.bearcreekarsenal.com/45-acp-16-parkerized-government-barrel-1-16-twist-blowback-15-mlok-rifle.html

    Ballistically, a 10mm would fit the bill as well,...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I'm looking at similar with .50 Beowolf in an AR...

    I'm looking at similar with .50 Beowolf in an AR platform. Going from 350 grain J-words to 330 gr. PC. Used LilGun on the J-words (they worked fine) and extrapolating that the same load will work as...
  19. Thread: Old Mauser stock

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    Doesn't look like a 98k stock. Could be similar...

    Doesn't look like a 98k stock. Could be similar to a Standard Modell 98 that was sold by Mauser in the inter-war years.
  20. Thread: Turpentine Safety?

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    Forum: Boolit Lube !

    Just because a compound is soluble in one solvent...

    Just because a compound is soluble in one solvent doesn't mean it will remain soluble if another solvent is added. Within organic chemistry ( and other versions) that's how you purify compounds -...
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    Forum: Our Town

    Don't forget to check the antifreeze level in...

    Don't forget to check the antifreeze level in your vehicles! Top off as necessary...
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    There was a shortened 7mm Mauser cartridge...

    There was a shortened 7mm Mauser cartridge developed in the 1950s or 1960s that basically took a 7mm Mauser and shortened the brass. I've got some boxes here somewhere. I don't recall what firearm...
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    The 1849 Colt was a .31.

    The 1849 Colt was a .31.
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    Another consideration would be an 1861 Navy - .36...

    Another consideration would be an 1861 Navy - .36 cal in an 1860 Army style...
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    I've used a MYHOLSTER pancake with thumbsnap for...

    I've used a MYHOLSTER pancake with thumbsnap for several years. It's worked well but I don't know that they make them anymore with a thumbsnap. Bianchi pancakes work well also.
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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