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    Here is some pics of the close range targets the...

    Here is some pics of the close range targets the first target had 100 grain HP and 125 grain SP . The second target is with some old RWS 154 grain btsp . None of the fired rounds extracted hard and...
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    I loaded 15 rounds with 3 different bullets, 100...

    I loaded 15 rounds with 3 different bullets, 100 grain hp, 125 grain sp, and 154 grain with 35 grains of Varget. That is a low end load listed for the 6.5x55, half of the brass was 7x57 that I necked...
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    I didn't think it was rechambered and all the...

    I didn't think it was rechambered and all the information about it was from the grandson of the original owner. He told me they couldn't find 6.5x57 but a friend of the family was loading 6.5x257...
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    I do feel lucky to have this rifle especially at...

    I do feel lucky to have this rifle especially at the cost and overall condition. It isn't often thing happens this smoothly for me with the dies being local , the Stars were definitely aligned...
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    I appreciate all of the helpful responses but...

    I appreciate all of the helpful responses but there is a chance the rifle has not been rechambered but is still actually a 6.5 x57 . I am going to get a chamber casting done and check the specs...
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    Things are looking great I found a new set of...

    Things are looking great I found a new set of RCBS 6.5x57 dies locally for 50$ and I also found some once fired 7x57 brass to neck down. I ended up paying only $180.00 for the rifle ,Leupold m7 -4...
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    Thanks for all replies, I did buy the rifle so...

    Thanks for all replies, I did buy the rifle so here is some of the pictures I promised . Any additional information will be welcomed.186266186267186268186269186270undefined
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    Is anyone loading for the 6.5x57 ?

    I have a chance to pick up a very nice Mauser at a giveaway price. The barrel is stamped cal 65x57 Gesch.10Gr, the former owner said it belonged to his grandfather and that it was a 6.5x 257...
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    I hope this helps ...

    I hope this helps http://orders.ppe.com/odr/rbpperetail.htm?p-part=B-200 I believe it would be better than trying to adapt the Lee thermostat good luck. The cord connection is also a good place to...
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    SSR for 220V PID setup

    Hey Steve, Thanks for super fast shipping and your help on my order it arrived today. And just a quick note to anyone that may be on the fence with placing and order with you, DO NOT hesitate he is...
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    You are correct Sir, I removed the thermostat ...

    You are correct Sir, I removed the thermostat and I was able to see the small screw and after adjusting it both directions I am pleased to say the pot works fine:grin:.
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    The pot heated up enough to meld the lead...

    The pot heated up enough to meld the lead eventually but it would not keep the temp constant . I did check the wiring and connections as well as the cord . The pot appears to have been refurbished...
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    That looks like it should work just fine , I...

    That looks like it should work just fine , I think that on my next one I will maybe double up the brackets and have 2 rollers for the molds to set on. Just curious but are the angle brackets that you...
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    Lyman Mold Master #61 Thermostat

    Can anyone tell me if there is a way to adjust the B200 thermostat that is on a #61 that I just picked up? When I plugged it in yesterday it started to warm up but then stopped . So I removed the...
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    I thought about removing it until I tried casting...

    I thought about removing it until I tried casting a few bullets with my 4 cavity Arsenal mold and it worked great so now, I'm going to fab one for my lyman. All it really takes is 2 2 1/2" L brackets...
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    I took my pot outside and put White vinegar in it...

    I took my pot outside and put White vinegar in it and heated it up and it cleaned up very well . Mine seals good even with the vinegar in it but Look closely before you start tapering the flat end of...
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    I have the 45 cleaned and set up but I haven't...

    I have the 45 cleaned and set up but I haven't done a lot with it yet but I believe it will be fine as I will only be using it for small 38 cal. slugs. Now for the Saeco model 24 at this point I must...
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    Vintage Lyman #61 and Saeco#24

    Lately it seems that I have been on a vintage gear quest. It all started with a Lyman 45 that ReloaderFred was king enough to give me a great deal on. Next I decided that better meting options than...
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    That is also the top punch that works for mine

    That is also the top punch that works for mine
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    I have looked at the Remingtons and they appear...

    I have looked at the Remingtons and they appear to fine pistols but I have owned the Ruger Full size which I traded for the Commander when it came out and then I picked up the Lightweight Commander...
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    Forum: AirGuns

    Years ago before I knew better I installed an old...

    Years ago before I knew better I installed an old weaver 1.5x4 that I had on a Marlin 444 levergun . I put it on a Beeman R-9 spring piston rifle and within a dozen shots the scope had destroyed...
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    I have a few stamps that I use and I haven't...

    I have a few stamps that I use and I haven't bought the basket weave set yet. I did buy a nice set of letters so I can at least put initials or names on projects. It seems like anything to do with...
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    As soon as I couldn't replace the 22s that I shot...

    As soon as I couldn't replace the 22s that I shot I have been shooting handloads with bullets that I cast. When the ammo becomes available locally at normal prices I will once again start shooting...
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    Nice job, I also work with leather from time to...

    Nice job, I also work with leather from time to time and I have made dozens of holsters and such but the whole tooling art concept seems to be beyond my meager capabilities. Do you use a stitching...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I live in western Arizona and today was only 109...

    I live in western Arizona and today was only 109 with out too much humidity last week was miserable at 116 with 48 % humidity.
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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