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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I know you don't want to hear this but: it...

    I know you don't want to hear this but: it depends on the gun, the hardness of the alloy, and if you PC or not, what type of lube and how fast you're going to push the boolit.

    .357 shouldn't be...
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    What tumbler are you using? things will speed up...

    What tumbler are you using?
    things will speed up if you use 1/2 teaspoon of citric acid or lemi-shine, cut tumbling time down to 1 hour
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    I have many old Lee molds that still work great...

    I have many old Lee molds that still work great ----- treat them right, keep the pivot point and alignment pins lubed, don't beat the **** out of them and they'll last a LOOONG time.

    Some of Lee's...
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    Forum: Our Town

    https://allthatsinteresting.com/schwerer-gustav-ra...

    https://allthatsinteresting.com/schwerer-gustav-railway-gun


    "It was more like a small building than a gun. From the ground up it was almost four stories tall, was over 150 feet long including...
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    I set up my garage so I can cast year-round....

    I set up my garage so I can cast year-round.
    With 2 vent fans over my pot and another that vents the whole garage if needed.
    I have a small heater for the winter (doesn't take much with the big...
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    I like BE, AutoComp, HP-38/W231, H110 (all ball...

    I like BE, AutoComp, HP-38/W231, H110 (all ball powders)

    IF I could do ALL my reloading with just ball/flattened ball powders I'd be a happy camper.

    Like Outpost said --- they (ball powders)...
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    try 50/50 acetone/atf let it sit several days. It...

    try 50/50 acetone/atf let it sit several days. It will work its way under the grease
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    The industrial chemists that developed PC...

    The industrial chemists that developed PC determined that you need to Bake PC for XX minutes at XXX° AFTER one of 2 conditions is met (1) the PC starts to flow (2) the substrate reaches XXX° to...
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    IF I could find ball/flattened ball powders that...

    IF I could find ball/flattened ball powders that gave great results in ALL my guns I'd be happy to get rid of all my flake and stick powders.

    Just finished doing load workups for 55grn and 62 grn...
  10. 20# dipper pot for $57.12 ...

    20# dipper pot for $57.12 https://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item/0000690949/magnum-melter-110-volt

    The only weak point is the thermostat. I'd recommend either buying a PID from...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    +1 on powdercoating, the easiest way to increase...

    +1 on powdercoating, the easiest way to increase the diameter.

    Lee has a TL356-95-RF (I don't know what it drops at if you cast it soft and cold)

    You could also polish the mold cavities to make...
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    Pull the bullets, toss the powder in the yard and...

    Pull the bullets, toss the powder in the yard and start over --- not worth the risk
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    https://i.imgur.com/FMztmCg.png...

    https://i.imgur.com/FMztmCg.png
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    The above link gives you data on smokeless powder

    The above link gives you data on smokeless powder
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    SMOKELESS POWDERS DATABASE ...

    SMOKELESS POWDERS DATABASE

    https://www.ilrc.ucf.edu/powders/search.php

    BE ...
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    KEEP YOUR POWDER DRY relates to PC also. Limit...

    KEEP YOUR POWDER DRY relates to PC also. Limit the time your PC is open/exposed to the air.
    preheat boolits either in the oven <150° or on top of the oven (warms and dries them out)
    My friend and I...
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    find the largest drill bit that fits in the hole,...

    find the largest drill bit that fits in the hole, measure it. (you could take calipers with you and measure the bolt :)
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    Bolt the base of the tippy pot to the table or a...

    Bolt the base of the tippy pot to the table or a bigger piece of something so it won't tip.
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    Linotype runs between 19-21 bhn; BUT, it depletes...

    Linotype runs between 19-21 bhn; BUT, it depletes over time and they have to add more hardener.
    Some print shops cast their own spacers -- lower BHN

    I quit worrying about alloy content and just...
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    The first/most important factor is --- DID YOU...

    The first/most important factor is --- DID YOU GET A COMPLETE CURE ON THE PC -- BAKE IT TO MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS.
    iF NOT, ALL BETS ARE OFF.
    ...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    IF it smells and looks right.

    IF it smells and looks right.
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    **note** there are a few PC's/colors that you...

    **note** there are a few PC's/colors that you don't need to stand up, they don't stick together if you dump and bake [first make sure you sift off all the excess PC]
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Poll: You can get lead dust poisoning from decapping...

    You can get lead dust poisoning from decapping primers AND vibrator (dry) cleaning brass.

    My latest lead test result:
    LEAD, BLOOD (VENOUS) -
    About this test

    Details Component Results...
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    Forum: Leverguns

    I'll second this, I prefer my Marlins :)

    I'll second this, I prefer my Marlins :)
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    IF the base of a boolit doesn't fill out...

    IF the base of a boolit doesn't fill out completely, most likely the sprue plate is too cold. warm it up with a propane torch like this...
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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