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    In my opinion there is no reason to ever load a...

    In my opinion there is no reason to ever load a HBWC unless you are shooting indoor bullseye, which is what they were designed for. They are quite accurate at short range loaded very light. The .38s...
  2. Thread: PPU 6.5 Swede brass

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    WTB PM sent

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  3. Thread: Lube mold ideas

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    Forum: Boolit Lube !

    I use a 2' piece of 1" copper pipe. When the...

    I use a 2' piece of 1" copper pipe. When the Felix lube is ready I pour it in the pipe and let it stiffen up. Then I heat the outside of the pipe with a torch and push the stick of lube out with a 1"...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    John Browning originally designed the pistol that...

    John Browning originally designed the pistol that became the 1911 around a 200 grain bullet at 900 fps in 1905. It was the Army that insisted on .45 caliber and 230 grains, so you'd have to give them...
  5. Thread: 1/2-27 UNS hex nuts

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    I may give scag a try. I was put off by the name,...

    I may give scag a try. I was put off by the name, and the description, (one nut and the package weighs 5 lbs?) and because despite owning and using a large variety of power equipment over the years,...
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    I use the accurate 147 grain RNFP in my Sig P365....

    I use the accurate 147 grain RNFP in my Sig P365. I powder coat them, size to .358 and seat them to 1.145. They feed very well and are as accurate as I can shoot, (+/- 1/2" at 25 yards if I'm seated...
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    For all intents and purposes the LBT 45-230-LFN...

    For all intents and purposes the LBT 45-230-LFN and the Accurate 45-230A are the BDacp. They both have minute tweaks, (maybe for an improvement? Or maybe to avoid my request that they keep the BDacp...
  8. Thread: 1/2-27 UNS hex nuts

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    1/2-27 UNS hex nuts

    Does anyone have a source for 1/2-27 hex nuts to fit the star sizer punches? Preferably a little thicker than the star originals so I could add a set screw. At this point I have a dozen punches and...
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    45-230A is nearly an exact copy. It’s what I use...

    45-230A is nearly an exact copy. It’s what I use in my Master Caster as he did a better job on the ogive than my original mold from mountain molds
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I agree with this. There are those who currently...

    I agree with this. There are those who currently promote the idea that the taper crimp only needs to remove the flare at the case mouth. I disagree, and believe that the saami spec crimp , (also...
  11. Thread: Using "Wasted Food"

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    Forum: Our Town

    My wife also volunteers at the local food bank....

    My wife also volunteers at the local food bank. The issue is that the food is donated based on what is surplus to the suppliers needs, (usually they couldn’t sell it before it went bad). Most of the...
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    I also use Sport Pistol behind powder coated 147...

    I also use Sport Pistol behind powder coated 147 grainers in my Sig 365. I found it to be more consistent and cleaner than Titegroup in the 9mm. Still using Titegroup in the .45acp
  13. Thread: shipping box

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    I have shipped barrel actions out for...

    I have shipped barrel actions out for re-barreling and Cryo. I have shipped long guns to myself in other states, and I have boxed up rifles for shipment from my local FFL to another party. All legal.
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    I would be interested in any test results that...

    I would be interested in any test results that compare one of these annealing machines to the basic hand method I've been using for the last 20 years or so, (two torches facing each other in a wooden...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    As mentioned above, the throat dimension is what...

    As mentioned above, the throat dimension is what determines the correct boolit diameter. The trouble comes if the throat dimension is under the bore dimension.
  16. Thread: shipping box

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    Forum: Our Town

    "I make wooden boxes with screws to hold the lid...

    "I make wooden boxes with screws to hold the lid in place."
    I also do this when shipping long guns or barreled actions. I use 1"x1" rips of wood with 1/4" plywood glued and screwed, (except no glue...
  17. Thread: Long Gong?

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    Forum: Rimfire Area

    Interesting responses. I don't currently have a...

    Interesting responses. I don't currently have a .22 suitable for a scope. I'm going to look around for what's available. I've seen used Anschutz rifles come up occasionally.
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    Forum: Our Town

    I don't know if all NAPAs do this, but around...

    I don't know if all NAPAs do this, but around here if you can drive it to NAPA they will put a real analyser on it and test the battery, charging system and voltage regulation for free.
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    I have been burning wood most of my life, and...

    I have been burning wood most of my life, and will likely continue to do so. In the late 80's we sold the big house in town, (10 cords a year to heat that one), and built a smaller passive solar...
  20. Thread: Long Gong?

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    Forum: Rimfire Area

    Long Gong?

    They have started holding Long Gong, (.22 RF at 300 yards), matches at my local range. Looks like fun. I'm wondering what it takes to get into it and be competitive?
  21. Thread: Circuit breakers

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    Forum: Our Town

    It is the basic design of the Feral Pacific...

    It is the basic design of the Feral Pacific breakers that is dangerous. They still account for something like 3,000 home fires per year in the US. While I certainly wouldn't be as nervous in a...
  22. Thread: RCBS X die ??

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    I use one for .334 in my 3 gun rifle. They work...

    I use one for .334 in my 3 gun rifle. They work and I haven't had to trim any of those cases. However that particular die does not bring the shoulder back enough to reliably chamber in my heavy...
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    Forum: Our Town

    When I owned the fur tannery I used it as lube...

    When I owned the fur tannery I used it as lube and preservative on all of the fleshing equipment knives. I also use it to clean out the bores of old jeep axles.
  24. Thread: Circuit breakers

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    Forum: Our Town

    geo, I'd agree with you with the obvious...

    geo, I'd agree with you with the obvious exception of Federal Pacific breakers and panels. They are definitely out-dated, and dangerous. Many jurisdictions require them to be replaced in any...
  25. Thread: Circuit breakers

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    Forum: Our Town

    I am not a licensed electrician, although years...

    I am not a licensed electrician, although years ago I held a class A city contractors license in PA for Harrisburg and Lancaster, (allowed me to pull wire but not set the meter or panels, I don't...
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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