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  1. I don't have a weird ritual before I climb into...

    I don't have a weird ritual before I climb into the stands but....

    When I fish, I wipe my hands in the water before I head out. It's the running joke that I have to taste the water to know which...
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    Anyone harvest reclaimed shot?

    I've been scratching around my scrap and hardware pile to put together a gizmo to separate shot from dirt. The shotfall impact area at my club is ripe with pellets. I plan on building a sifting box...
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    Forum: Shot Guns

    Wow... really blows dust off the brain cells. ...

    Wow... really blows dust off the brain cells.

    I remember using and reloading ACTIV's. They ran well in everything we had, and I loaded a bunch on the old MEC 600 jr.

    I also remember boxes of...
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    I haven't tried 700x yet... but that's next as...

    I haven't tried 700x yet... but that's next as it's what I have left in my supplies.

    My go-to 3/4 oz load was Remington STS hull, Federal 209A cap, Downrange XXL pink wad, magnum #8 lead, and...
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    Those left behind will know when he desecrates...

    Those left behind will know when he desecrates the temple....
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    Bravo!!!

    Bravo!!!
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    I've got a few stray 351 cartridges, but I don't...

    I've got a few stray 351 cartridges, but I don't think I've got a box.

    BTW, the boxes are still full.
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    294415 Wish I had a 351 WSL with the law...

    294415

    Wish I had a 351 WSL with the law enforcement mods...

    I do have ammo in my pile of relics though.
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    8mmFan.... you were reading my mind. I bought...

    8mmFan.... you were reading my mind. I bought some in the last scare and I have is pistol caliber load data (Handloader magazine?).

    I would like to stuff some 12 and 20 gauge hunting shells with...
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    I'll second golf balls.... Chase them all over...

    I'll second golf balls.... Chase them all over the pistol bays and are a real challenge at 300yds with the long guns. Hit in the dirt underneath and launch into low earth orbit.
  11. Thanks for the help... I emailed Hornady and...

    Thanks for the help...

    I emailed Hornady and they don't have spare parts. I'll try CH4D this afternoon.

    I'm a bit hesitant to chuck it in the vise and try to tweak it back straight.

    Found...
  12. Replacement decap spindle for Pacific dies....

    The decap spindle on my Durachrome 30-30 dies is bent just above the expander ball.

    Anyone have a source for a replacement spindle?

    Lesson learned... don't let others borrow your dies. ...
  13. Forum: Our Chapel

    I pray for His coming every day. I believe we...

    I pray for His coming every day. I believe we will experience the birth pains and signs of the great trib, but will be spared total wrath.

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NQ4iT5yQo8A
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    Thanks for the input guys....

    Thanks for the input guys....
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    Heavy 9mm reload recomendation

    I've go a buddy that picked up a new S&W 986 and it favors heavy bullets. I'm looking to try 158gr bullet. Barrel & throats have not been slugged/measured for sizing yet. Figure I have some room to...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I saw the end result of a 300 win mag fired in a...

    I saw the end result of a 300 win mag fired in a 7mm STW..... Gunsmith snapped the bolt handle on the Rem 700 trying to get it open. Action & barrel remained intact. The smith managed to get it open...
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    If you like the gun, have the cylinder throats...

    If you like the gun, have the cylinder throats opened up. Guys on the S&W Forum should direct you to a good smith to have the work done. The throats might be "in tolerance"by the maker, but creates...
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    Thanks for the ideas & help. Big brown truck...

    Thanks for the ideas & help. Big brown truck dropped off my new sizing dies & punches today. Still choosing a lube as my boolits are age hardening and setting up the sizer.

    Mk42gunner..... I'm...
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    Lyman 450 setup hints?

    I just finished cleaning up a 450 and I'm getting ready to set it up for 250 gr. 44's. Any advise on setup would be appreciated.

    The guy that I bought it from had used it to lube BPCR...
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    I also have used both... Cut my teeth on loading...

    I also have used both... Cut my teeth on loading shot shells with a borrowed Lee. Currently use 5 different MEC loaders.... Including the 600jr bought new in 1984. The Lee loads ammo, but I would not...
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    Guess I'll have to be a little more patient.....

    Guess I'll have to be a little more patient.....
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    Lyman Mag 25 opinion

    Anyone have the new Lyman Mag 25 with the digital thermostat? Looking to upgrade to a bigger pot it this one looks interesting. The smaller pot I have won't drop as many Keith 44's out of one fill as...
  23. Thread: Pan lubing

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    Forum: Boolit Lube !

    I use a small electric coffee pot with darr's...

    I use a small electric coffee pot with darr's lube. Easy to pour into the pan.
  24. Forum: Cast Boolits

    The minor headstamp changes can be used to mark...

    The minor headstamp changes can be used to mark production that was sub-contracted out. Happens quite a bit.
  25. What he said... Metal injected molded parts,...

    What he said...

    Metal injected molded parts, closing of the fitting room, and the internal lock..... Modern changes that aren't quite for the better.
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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