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    Funny, I am eating some pickled herring right...

    Funny, I am eating some pickled herring right now. One of my favorites. My family is Swedish and I grew up eating Herring one way or another mainly with my Dad. He always had Blind Robins in the...
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    Why would anyone celebrate a weapon they own as...

    Why would anyone celebrate a weapon they own as having been used to kill someone???

    Even in war. This just sick "I hope it has".

    Really, we are better than this.

    Don

    Yes, I have been in...
  3. Thread: old wet powder

    by Nazgul
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    I got a full pound of 2F Goex that had a rust...

    I got a full pound of 2F Goex that had a rust hole in the bottom. It had been stored outside and had clumped slightly. I gently, with my fingers, broke up the lumps. Dried it on a paper towel in the...
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    Had an uncle that owned a restaurant in Western...

    Had an uncle that owned a restaurant in Western NY state. He plowed snow for several large stores as a side job. He always kept a 5 gal can of gas in the truck bed. It started to disappear so he...
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    Have had a 458 Win Mag since 1975. One of my...

    Have had a 458 Win Mag since 1975. One of my favorite calibers. Shoot a lot of cast at various velocities.

    Don
  6. Thread: tea question

    by Nazgul
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    We always had a pot of tea on the table growing...

    We always had a pot of tea on the table growing up. Salada brand. Still drink it often.

    Don
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    I shoot a Browning BPCR in 45-70. I have used all...

    I shoot a Browning BPCR in 45-70. I have used all the bullets you have shown. Hands down for me the most accurate has been the RN Lyman 500 grain.

    I really liked the pointed Lyman but it was not...
  8. Thread: Dating over 50.

    by Nazgul
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    My wife of 24 years died of cancer in 2007. I was...

    My wife of 24 years died of cancer in 2007. I was in my mid 50's, we have 3 daughters. The 2 youngest were still in High School, I put them thru college on a mechanics salary. Very rough time, had to...
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    Shooting BP in my Browning BPCR is an eyeopener....

    Shooting BP in my Browning BPCR is an eyeopener. Over the chronology the loads were very consistent. If I remember right some where around 6-8 fps variation. Slow at 1100-1200 fps but very...
  10. It resides in a museum in Louisville, KY. I have...

    It resides in a museum in Louisville, KY. I have been there several times to drool over it.

    Always told the family if I was to take on a life of crime, this would be my first endeavor . Just too...
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    I find myself shooting more BP than smokeless...

    I find myself shooting more BP than smokeless nowadays . I have plenty of modern guns, from 22 to 458 Win Mag, as well as a couple dozen pistols. Lately the muzzle loaders have been getting most of...
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    Several years ago while at lunch from work I...

    Several years ago while at lunch from work I stopped at a big gun shop. There was a rifle I wanted and had decided to buy it. The shop had a lot of people standing there, turns out NICS was delaying...
  13. Thread: Bore Pictures

    by Nazgul
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    I have the Teslong with the included screen....

    I have the Teslong with the included screen. Avoids all the issues with the app. Works very well.

    Don
  14. Thread: Encore in 45-70

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    45-70 is a very versatile cartridge. it is easily...

    45-70 is a very versatile cartridge. it is easily loaded. down with just about any bullet weight.
    If I remember right, IMR 4895 powder can be downloaded without trouble.

    Check the loading manual,...
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    Plain water works if you so desire. Baking soda...

    Plain water works if you so desire. Baking soda or dish soup does as well.

    Don
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    Those are from forklift batteries. I repaired...

    Those are from forklift batteries. I repaired forklifts for 40+ years. I have and have fired 2000 or more pounds of these . They are about like wheel weights and have no zinc in them. I add a little...
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    2F or Cartridge Goex is what I have been using....

    2F or Cartridge Goex is what I have been using. Goex not available right now, I have a decent supply.

    Don
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    Shooting buddy passed away several years ago. We...

    Shooting buddy passed away several years ago. We would shoot almost every Saturday morning. The sun was behind us early in the day. We got into a silly competition shooting 45 Colt levers at 150...
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    It is a Badger barrel, I have one. DO NOT "break...

    It is a Badger barrel, I have one. DO NOT "break it in". They are precision lapped from the factory and extremely smooth.

    In my opinion only put lead bullets thru it. Jacketed will work but...
  20. Excellent!! I have a good supply of these and...

    Excellent!!

    I have a good supply of these and like them.

    Best of luck.

    Don
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    Drill and tap the primer pocket. Use a threaded...

    Drill and tap the primer pocket. Use a threaded sling fitting. I have done this for key chains and a BP powder measure.
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    https://web.archive.org/web/20051230075351/http://...

    https://web.archive.org/web/20051230075351/http://beartoothbullets.com/tech_notes/index.htm

    Don
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    I have an XLR in 444 Marlin, it is very accurate...

    I have an XLR in 444 Marlin, it is very accurate as well. Currently have 44 mag, 45-70 SBL, and 450 Marlin Guide gun. All Jm's and well made. Traded the 45-70 LTD V for a Colt single action...
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    I am a part time teachers aide in the local High...

    I am a part time teachers aide in the local High School. Love the students. There are a significant number that wear their PJ's to school on a regular basis.

    Don
  25. Thread: Peaceful ride

    by Nazgul
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    Nice!! I spent the morning on the lake as well to...

    Nice!! I spent the morning on the lake as well to watch the sunrise. No pics from today But here are a couple from other days in the same spot.
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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