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  1. I understand the cost that go into developing a...

    I understand the cost that go into developing a new product and can only hope you’re correct about this one. From a historical perspective the per-unit-price of anything Defense related is always...
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    When I notice the jar is less than 1/2 full I...

    When I notice the jar is less than 1/2 full I have trouble falling asleep. Having a couple heads of fresh garlic on hand is comforting but being out of the powdered stuff is like knowing your spare...
  3. Good point, of course the military will cry that...

    Good point, of course the military will cry that the system will be wasted if paired to the 5.56 cartridge. Congress will agree and add another 10% to the Vortex contract, like they do with all...
  4. The below quote from the text is really an...

    The below quote from the text is really an eye-opener:

    “The new fire control has a built-in infrared aiming laser, bullet drop compensator and ballistics calculator that can receive data for any...
  5. Thread: $0.08 Primers

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    I’ve always been anal about losing primers. My...

    I’ve always been anal about losing primers. My reloading bench / area will never win the Better Homes & Gardens Neatness Award but I make a point of thoroughly brushing off the bench top and...
  6. Forum: Rimfire Area

    Numrich Arms has a good schematic for the...

    Numrich Arms has a good schematic for the Marlin-Glenfield model “25 bolt action” and a not so good parts drawing for the Marlin model 80. I had to search through the drop down box in upper left...
  7. Forum: Rimfire Area

    Don’t know about RFC but I have a Glenfield Model...

    Don’t know about RFC but I have a Glenfield Model 25 from the mid-60’s that is in many ways similar to the OP’s Ranger.
    The magazine looks identical, having a release push tab on the bottom back of...
  8. Thread: MagTech Ammo

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    MagTech Ammo

    Yesterday afternoon an older gentleman was trying out his new carry pistol, a domestically produced compact SS 1911. He needed help clearing a FTE jamb. We were short handed, I was running my butt...
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    Forum: Our Town

    In December 2000 we purchased a foreclosed four...

    In December 2000 we purchased a foreclosed four year old townhome in a newer ‘luxury’ development. There were four 3.000 square foot units in each building. The gas service was split into four...
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    I’ve been using an Auto Bench Primer for a long...

    I’ve been using an Auto Bench Primer for a long time. Maybe 6-8 years. Up until a few years ago I was priming & loading 10k + rounds per year. Here’s my take on the Auto Prime.
    1. Depending on...
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    Forum: Our Town

    We didn’t choose electric, around here there is...

    We didn’t choose electric, around here there is no natural gas available East of US-1.
    Some of our prior homes had gas. It took some time to get used to all electric. A gas stove top heats up...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    As kids we reloaded in the basement. Dad had me...

    As kids we reloaded in the basement. Dad had me cover the floor drain in the reloading area with duct-tape. He said the last thing he needed was 1 and 1/8 ounce of #7.5s in the drain lines.
  13. Thread: M1 Carbine

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    I understand that’s the procedure as set forth in...

    I understand that’s the procedure as set forth in the instructions. My digital calipers are set to 1.290”. The L&L trimmer is set to cut to 1.289”. If I check case length around the circumference...
  14. Thread: M1 Carbine

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    Only ‘expanding’ I do is flaring the case mouth...

    Only ‘expanding’ I do is flaring the case mouth and that occurs after I trim.I kind of figured flaring would shorten the COL slightly. Trimming is something I really don’t enjoy doing. Part of the...
  15. Thread: Guest Posts

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    I noticed later their posts were 10 years old.

    I noticed later their posts were 10 years old.
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    Forum: Our Town

    That’s the truth.

    That’s the truth.
  17. Thread: Guest Posts

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    Guest Posts

    I just noticed a couple ‘guest’ posts in the Reloading Tools subsection. After six years membership I never knew (or completely forgot) non-members could post on Cast Boolits.
  18. Thread: M1 Carbine

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    I batch process all my brass. Decap, tumble,...

    I batch process all my brass. Decap, tumble, lube and size, then store for future loading. With .30 I added the step of gauging length after sizing. Roughly 10% require trimming. They go in a bin...
  19. Thread: $0.08 Primers

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    Makes a guy wonder ‘what is the true cost...

    Makes a guy wonder ‘what is the true cost reloading supply stores pay for primers?
    The demand for primers is so high that nobody is going to sell them at or below cost. Nobody.
    At $69 / K, we can...
  20. Thread: S&W Model 52

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    I’m of similar mind about the 52-2 mentioned in...

    I’m of similar mind about the 52-2 mentioned in post# 8. I took a closer look at it last week. It’s not ANIB, having a few minor scratches. Only has one magazine. And it has been there for 8...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    The double cannelure rings indicate it was loaded...

    The double cannelure rings indicate it was loaded with a HBWC, a single ring near the middle of the case would be for DEWC’s.
  22. Thread: S&W Model 52

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    Again, what’s wrong with ‘plated wadcutters’ in a...

    Again, what’s wrong with ‘plated wadcutters’ in a 52?
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    Forum: Our Town

    Florida makes it easy. A reminder 30-45 days...

    Florida makes it easy. A reminder 30-45 days before expiration. Renewal can be on-line, via mail or in person at the tax collector’s office.
    The first two options require the holder to purchase...
  24. Thread: Wide Feet

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    I don’t have wide feet but have to buy 9EEE on...

    I don’t have wide feet but have to buy 9EEE on account of my arches and insteps being high. Slip-ons, especially boots, are out of the question.
    It’s about time someone brings suit against the...
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    What do these fit?

    Came across them in a miscellaneous parts box. Identical but one is SP and other is LP. Anyone know what press they fit?

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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