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    Nice setup. Bulb below should work a treat. If it...

    Nice setup. Bulb below should work a treat. If it gets too hot an inexpensive simple light dimmer will do the trick.

    45_Colt
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    Forum: Our Town

    What can be done is to add another pot in series...

    What can be done is to add another pot in series with the current one. Using a 1K will make it a 'fine tuning' knob. Rough it in with the main 10K pot, then do the final adjustment with the 1K.
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    Hate to say it, but this behavior is as old as...

    Hate to say it, but this behavior is as old as the Internet (actually older). Been there had it happen to me decades ago.

    Stopped my contributions in that area right quick. The hobbyist is the one...
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    WTS I'll purchase the "RCBS 45 acp/gap carbide die...

    I'll purchase the "RCBS 45 acp/gap carbide die set w/4th die-RCBS seat die" set. A PM will be on the way shortly. Thanks,

    45_Colt
  5. Thread: Loose Screws

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    What country gent posted. The stuff works as it...

    What country gent posted. The stuff works as it is a plastic like substance that allows the screw/nut to be turned. But won't turn on its own. It is like sticking a gummy bear into the threads....
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    The military auto ammo are all crimped. For what...

    The military auto ammo are all crimped. For what particular reason, I can't say, but the trip from the belt or magazine to the chamber can be quite rough. Or, maybe when ammo is bounced around and...
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    The shortest trim length I've seen is 1.740"...

    The shortest trim length I've seen is 1.740" (Accurate Arms data). No issue using ones that short.

    The length of 1.690" is on the short side. Max length of 1.760 makes them 70-thousands under. I'd...
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    Try a smidgen of Dillon case polish. Along with a...

    Try a smidgen of Dillon case polish. Along with a splash of mineral spirits. I don't usually use the Dillon polish, but when I do it makes a big difference.

    Add some of each to the walnut, run the...
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    What folks posted about the shell plate bolt. but...

    What folks posted about the shell plate bolt. but be sure to loosen then re-tighten the bolt locking screw. It is located in the side of the ram, which must be raised a it to access.

    45_Colt
  10. Thread: Annealing

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    That circle flame attachment looks interesting....

    That circle flame attachment looks interesting. Should work a treat.

    As for how long in the flame to anneal. Darken the room and look at the brass as you heat it up. Once it starts to glow red,...
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    As for gloves, vinyl food handler gloves are OK....

    As for gloves, vinyl food handler gloves are OK. They are weak and will easily tear/break if caught. Same if using nitrile gloves (but pricey). And they help keep the hands clean and chip/grime free....
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    Using 3.1gr of Tite Group in a 223 with spit out...

    Using 3.1gr of Tite Group in a 223 with spit out a 55 gr FMJ at about 1050 fps.

    45_Colt
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    The aluminum sections are: SML: 14-13/32"...

    The aluminum sections are:

    SML: 14-13/32"
    LRG: 14-12/32"

    Not sure why the difference of 1/32" in length, maybe just tolerances.

    45_Colt
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I always though chamfering was really...

    I always though chamfering was really 'deburring.' As in after trimming to length need to get rid of the burrs on the out & inside on the ends of the mouths.

    On pistol brass, is there any need to...
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    OK, the 4" wood block riser isn't the best way to...

    OK, the 4" wood block riser isn't the best way to go. The press linkage will run into the bench top and riser. Which would then need to be clearance d. Don't want to cut a wide slot into them as it...
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    Forum: Leverguns

    Sounds like the rifle isn't giving/producing a...

    Sounds like the rifle isn't giving/producing a good solid firing pin hit on the primer. May be getting a good indentation, but it may not be a good solid hit.

    Check the free movement of the firing...
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    The long stems are a pain. I've been known to cut...

    The long stems are a pain. I've been known to cut them shorter, clean up the cut end making it nice and smooth. Then cutting a new screwdriver slot. Also saves the toolheads with dies in them from...
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    Gary, I agree that the dip is bad. Have had a...

    Gary, I agree that the dip is bad. Have had a RCBS Jr mounted and lightly used for some time. Started to use it more & more for processing brass. Still OK.

    Then changed the bicycle handle grip to...
  19. Poll: Have several of the collet crimp dies for pistol...

    Have several of the collet crimp dies for pistol cartridges. Allows one to do a nice crimp right into the boolit crimp groove.

    Also have a couple for rifle rounds, they are used to crimp into the...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    It can. 45_Colt

    It can.

    45_Colt
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    Forum: Our Town

    From Speer #12: 321110 45_Colt

    From Speer #12:

    321110

    45_Colt
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    The one area that gave me the biggest issue was...

    The one area that gave me the biggest issue was the gap between the flutes. Or lack thereof. It takes very little cutting before the reamer gets filled with chips. So learned to cut a little and...
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    Forum: Our Town

    For anyone that believes the circuit breaker...

    For anyone that believes the circuit breaker needs to be changed. You need to change a bunch of them. A 60W light bulb only requires a 1/2 A, so get rid of the those 15A and 20A breakers that are...
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    The circuit breaker protects the wiring, not the...

    The circuit breaker protects the wiring, not the appliance. No need to change it.

    45_Colt
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    I also use it as a general cleaning fluid. Saving...

    I also use it as a general cleaning fluid. Saving what is left after soaking/scrubbing various metal parts in it. Works well, let stuff soak, covered to lower evaporation, then scrub as required....
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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