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    I make range rods from a 3 ft long 1/4" dia....

    I make range rods from a 3 ft long 1/4" dia. brass rods that I get from McMaster-Carr. I thread one end to 1/4-20 with a die and screw a knob or handle on that end. I drill & tap the other end so...
  2. My $0.02 is probably only worth half a cent as I...

    My $0.02 is probably only worth half a cent as I have never hunted elk, moose, bears, or buffalo. I have hunted deer and feral pigs, so I can make a couple of observations. First, bullet hardness...
  3. Forum: Swaging

    What will happen if you use something like...

    What will happen if you use something like teflon?

    If you used Teflon for driving bands on a bullet it would strip out on the rifling instantly. Teflon lacks the mechanical strength to be used in...
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    Everything made by RCBS is guaranteed for life. ...

    Everything made by RCBS is guaranteed for life. Contact them and explain your situation. You could even reference their representative to this thread so they could have a better idea of your...
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    This thread has got me thinking. 20 pound Lee...

    This thread has got me thinking. 20 pound Lee bottom pours are famous for dripping. Even if you only melt clean alloy in them it just a matter of time before some crud finds its way into the spout....
  6. RickinTN has a point. Instead of creating some...

    RickinTN has a point. Instead of creating some wrinkled (because the cold buckshot will chill the pour) out of balance, and probably lack-luster accuracy boolit, why not just use a softer alloy? If...
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    About the slowest powder that I use in 45 acp...

    About the slowest powder that I use in 45 acp cast loads is HS-6. Unique, hands down, is the best general all around powder for this cartridge. Other powders like Bullseye, Red Dot, AA5, etc. work...
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    Wow Bill, that is an awesome looking rifle. I'm...

    Wow Bill, that is an awesome looking rifle. I'm going to write you an email tomorrow asking all about it. Looks great.
  9. It sounds like there are some tiny machining...

    It sounds like there are some tiny machining burrs on the round pins. Even a burr that's almost microscopic can cause a bullet to stick in the mold. I'd suggest that you buff those pins lightly...
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    For me the "go to" cast bullet for the 8x57...

    For me the "go to" cast bullet for the 8x57 Mauser is the Saeco #081. It's a good mold.
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    If you do decide to resize those bullets it's...

    If you do decide to resize those bullets it's recommended that cast bullets be around .001" above groove size. Sizing to .358 (at the smallest) would be better than .357" If you size the bullets...
  12. Thread: "hard cast"

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    Commercial bullet casters prefer to use harder...

    Commercial bullet casters prefer to use harder alloys because it prevents dents and damage to the bullets during shipping. There are two things wrong with this type of bullet. First, it is usually...
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    I agree with what the others have said about the...

    I agree with what the others have said about the temperature setting on a Lee Pro 4-20; you've got your temperature set too low. I turn the dial all the way up when melting the alloy, but once it's...
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    In a good bolt action the 7.62x39 is no slouch in...

    In a good bolt action the 7.62x39 is no slouch in the accuracy department either. People equate the 7.62x39 with mediocre accuracy because it is usually chambered in military rifles, where...
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    Because the "new" 17 caliber case neck is formed...

    Because the "new" 17 caliber case neck is formed from what used to be part of the 223 case body, wouldn't the walls on the necks of the formed 17 Fireball brass be too thick? I'm guessing, but I...
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    Texas, nice work (as always). I used some of...

    Texas, nice work (as always). I used some of that Minwax red oak stain on a military Mauser stock once and it really looks nice. Post up about the 93 Mauser when you can because I don't think...
  17. Thread: New Supplies

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    A setting of 7 on a Lee pot sounds about right. ...

    A setting of 7 on a Lee pot sounds about right. If you dial up the heat on the pot too much it will start causing some oxidization of your alloy. Looking at the photo of your bullets I think that...
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    Magma Engineering Going Out of Business

    I heard about this on another website. Seems like they're folding up shop and putting everything up for auction. (several pages of stuff) I'll post a link, but if it is against any site rules Mods...
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    Apparently you've become notorious. :bigsmyl2:

    Apparently you've become notorious. :bigsmyl2:
  20. Thread: 9 BHN casts

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    I've shot 245 grain RCBS plain based SWC's at...

    I've shot 245 grain RCBS plain based SWC's at 1200fps (4" barrel S&W 629) with no problems. The alloy is acww, but I powder coat instead of lube. Using PC you can sometimes get away with softer...
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    Wolfdog: Have you checked Sage's Outdoors for...

    Wolfdog: Have you checked Sage's Outdoors for gas checks? Try here: https://www.sagesoutdoors.com/gas-checks/copper-gas-checks/
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    Rapier: Excellent work on the stock. I've added...

    Rapier: Excellent work on the stock. I've added cross bolts using a similar method to the one in your post. I usually put a cross bolt at both the recoil lug area, and ahead of the trigger...
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    If you use a lower set of scope rings make sure...

    If you use a lower set of scope rings make sure that the bolt handle clears the eyepiece bell. You want to have enough clearance that you can cycle the bolt fast in case you need to take a follow up...
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    Shooters World Blackout says right on the label...

    Shooters World Blackout says right on the label that it's similar to AA1680. So long as you start low and work up the loads you could probably use 1680 data. However, when using any "substitute"...
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    The other posters were thinking more clearly than...

    The other posters were thinking more clearly than I was - do your plunk testing with dummy rounds. It's way safer that way. Also, for selecting a bullet mold, you can choose whatever design that...
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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