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    say hi to a new member!

    Hello all! I've been stalking the boards for a while and have now come in from the cold.

    I've been reloading for the past 15 years for 22 and 30cal rifles, pistols from 32SW long to 480Ruger, and I also load 12ga shotshells. I cast virtually all of the bullets I shoot for pistol and rifle, and I especially enjoy loading and shooting the larger revolver rounds.

    I have a background in casting and foundry work with a variety of metals, and for applications from jewelry to machine parts to artwork, and if you can melt and pour it, rest assured that I've cast bullets with it at some time or another. I also swage my own rifle and some pistol bullets, and hope to be able to share my experiences with this in the swaging forum, and I know there's still plenty more for me to learn.

    I was taught to shoot when I was a wee tad of 11 by a family friend and retired FBI shooting instructor. Six years ago I received a NRA pistol instructor's certification. It's been a lot of fun ever since.

    Anyway, just wanted to say hi and I hope all is well out your way!
    Eric

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    Hi Eric. We wondered when you were going to get here.

    "I have a background in casting and foundry work with a variety of metals"

    Gentlemen; we have pro here!!
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    Welcome to the list and I'm sure you know the quality of our discussions

    I would expect that you would be able to provide valid points as well in the future.

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    Welcome to the forum, we have some very nice people here. Later David
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    Welcome. I'm sure you have read some of our championship long threads that you have probably chuckled over. From now on you are required to share that chuckle with the rest of us.
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    excellent.....

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    Welcome, Eric!
    So, how well do platinum boolits shoot?

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    Welcome and look forward to what you have to add to our knowledge.
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    Thanks for the kind words and warm welcome everyone.

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    Another welcome to ya !!
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    Geeze, a ringer.

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    Eric,

    Welcome aboard!

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    Welcome aboard, Eric. This is the best forum on the net - but you have lurked, and know that already...
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    Welcome to cast boolit heaven Eric! ..

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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