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    Greetings, New, unopened, one pound can of...

    Greetings,

    New, unopened, one pound can of IMR4831 at local Goon Show.

    $40.00 including HAZMAT and handling.

    Cheers,

    Dave
  2. Thread: Identifying Mold

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    Greetings, Here is a link to the Modern Bond...

    Greetings,

    Here is a link to the Modern Bond moulds...

    http://castpics.net/subsite/HistMolds/ModernBondMolds.html

    Cheers,

    Dave
  3. Thread: H&G 130 mold

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    Greetings, Sounds like the alignment pins are...

    Greetings,

    Sounds like the alignment pins are not doing the job.

    Remove the handles, and sprue plate from the mould.

    Now, try to move the blocks in opposite directions when assembled.

    Do...
  4. Thread: Testing BHN

    by fc60
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    Greetings, "According to the standard (ISO...

    Greetings,

    "According to the standard (ISO 6506), the test load should be increased to its final value within a minimum of two to a maximum of eight seconds. Generally, the dwell time for the test...
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    Greetings, I have machined many 1/2-27 nuts...

    Greetings,

    I have machined many 1/2-27 nuts for the Star machines.

    You buy a length of 11/16" hex bar, 12L14 alloy.

    Either chuck in a three jaw or use a 11/16" hex collet.

    1/2-27 taps are...
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    Greetings, There are several "flavors" of...

    Greetings,

    There are several "flavors" of Simple Green.

    I wrote to them mentioning what metals and finishes I wanted to clean.

    They replied with a specific formula available at Grainger.
    ...
  7. Thread: Lube sizer

    by fc60
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    Greetings, Do not give up on the Phelps. While...

    Greetings,

    Do not give up on the Phelps. While not as well finished as the Star they do function the same.

    You might grow to like the bullets being ejected with only one down stroke.

    Dies...
  8. Thread: Lube sizer

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    Greetings, Most likely a Phelps. It is not a...

    Greetings,

    Most likely a Phelps. It is not a Star.

    For punches and dies, watch eBay.

    Or, make friends with a good Machinist or Tool Maker.

    The dies require machining, heat treating, OD...
  9. Forum: Cast Boolits

    Greetings, ...

    Greetings,

    https://www.zwickroell.com/industries/metals/metals-standards/brinell-test-iso-6506/

    "The test force is to be selected so that the average indentation diameter d is between 0.24 D...
  10. Thread: Who ships

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    Forum: Our Town

    Greetings, FEDEX are two entities. Express and...

    Greetings,

    FEDEX are two entities. Express and Ground.

    FEDEX Express is run by employees of FEDEX.

    FEDEX Ground is farmed out to local delivery companies. Read the small print on the side of...
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    WTS Greetings, What diameter do the bullets drop...

    Greetings,

    What diameter do the bullets drop from the mould? Please mention alloy used.

    Cheers,

    Dave
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    Greetings, Found this webpage that lists...

    Greetings,

    Found this webpage that lists various Babbitt materials.

    http://wiki.vintagemachinery.org/Print.aspx?Page=BabbittIDGuide

    Magnolia Anti-Friction is a Lead based Babbitt.
    ...
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    WTS Greetings, How much excess on the 0.750"...

    Greetings,

    How much excess on the 0.750" diameter for grinding?

    Cheers,

    Dave
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Greetings, The long button nose suggests it...

    Greetings,

    The long button nose suggests it was cast in a Magma mould.

    Okay for revolvers; but, the nose is too long for bottom feeders.

    Cheers,

    Dave
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    Greetings, Federal used to use a Nylon coating...

    Greetings,

    Federal used to use a Nylon coating to reduce Lead fumes while shooting indoors.

    Cheers,

    Dave
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    Three one pound bottles of unopened Swiss Black...

    Three one pound bottles of unopened Swiss Black Powder #1 1/2 for $75.00!!!
  17. Thread: Red Dot age

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    Greetings, I also have a can of similar...

    Greetings,

    I also have a can of similar vintage Red Dot.

    The old stuff chronographs slower than the new stuff.

    However, the velocities of the old stuff compare closely with the old Speer and...
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    Forum: AirGuns

    Greetings, I also have SCUBA (PCP) air...

    Greetings,

    I also have SCUBA (PCP) air pistols.

    You fill the gun cylinder from the SCUBA tank via an adapter.

    Most new PCP pistol cylinders have pressure gauges on the end of the cylinder so...
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    Forum: AirGuns

    Greetings, As a new CO2 pistol owner, I also...

    Greetings,

    As a new CO2 pistol owner, I also wondered about that.

    My Google search says that at 68F the vapor pressure is 840 PSI.

    Cheers,

    Dave
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    Greetings Flemdoug, Any comments on the...

    Greetings Flemdoug,

    Any comments on the Prusa3D printers from the Czech Republic?

    https://www.prusa3d.com/category/3d-printers/

    Cheers,

    Dave
  21. Forum: Vintage Ammo

    Greetings, Pull one of the bullets. I recall...

    Greetings,

    Pull one of the bullets. I recall that Western used a gas check.

    If I am wrong, you are only out one bullet.

    Cheers,

    Dave
  22. Thread: 38 amu brass

    by fc60
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    Greetings, Forgot to mention a second...

    Greetings,

    Forgot to mention a second approach.

    Grind a form tool and take a light cut on the 38 Special cases to convert them to 38 AMU on a lathe.

    The rim diameter, rim thickness, and...
  23. Thread: 38 amu brass

    by fc60
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    Greetings, Does you pal also have the proper...

    Greetings,

    Does you pal also have the proper 38 AMU barrel?

    If not, source a 38 Super barrel and fit it to the slide, if necessary.

    Then, load and shoot 38 Super.

    CAVEAT. Some 38 AMU...
  24. Thread: Dillon Decap pin

    by fc60
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    Greetings, I do not know the Dillon tools. ...

    Greetings,

    I do not know the Dillon tools.

    I have a Star and for pins I use Music Wire. 0.063" is a common size.

    Alternately, consider dowel pins made of Stainless or Full Hardened steel.
    ...
  25. Greetings, I have one and use the following...

    Greetings,

    I have one and use the following "Kave Mann" approach.

    I remove the penetrator and put a 1/4" ball bearing into the opening of the shaft and carefully close it on my Lead sample.
    ...
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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