Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-01-2013, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 531
Re: Pulling Bullets
Here's another trick. It won't make light bullets pull easier, but it'll save you time and frustration.
Take your shell holder off of your press, for the caliber you're pulling. Replace that O...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-18-2013, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,563
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-17-2013, 12:45 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 698
Re: anyone using LEE casting dies ??
I broke a sprue lever on a six cavity Lee mold. One email and three days later a new one was in my mailbox. Go Lee.:)
Many thousands of rounds through my Lee molds. Love them.:D
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
12-17-2012, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 58
Views: 1,959
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
12-17-2012, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 3,201
Re: Should I buy a so-called assault rifle now?
I've posted this in another thread, and on other forums;
This is what I think will happen:
The President will add all semi-automatic firearms, with a capacity of more than ten rounds, and/or...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
12-17-2012, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 594
Re: Gun ban legislation
This is what I think will happen:
The President will add all semi-automatic firearms, with a capacity of more than ten rounds, and/or detachable magazines, to the NFA destructive device list.
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
11-13-2012, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 398
Re: Wolf primers
I use Tula primers. They're the same as Wolf.
They seat fine for me. I find they're about as hard as a CCI primer.
Over my chronograph I can find no significant difference in variation...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
11-10-2012, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 915
Views: 24,764
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-30-2012, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 687
Re: My 1st reloads
Just be careful of how many times you reload those cases. Case head separation is a major pain.
It's caused by more head space found in most lever action rifles. The base of the case get's...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-20-2012, 02:08 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,810
Re: Selecting reloading dies
The Lee dies use an "O" ring locking system that I don't care for. I thing the best value in dies is RCBS carbide for pistols. My favorite crimping die is a Lyman for my .38's.
Go Carbide for...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
10-07-2012, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 881
Views: 231,993
Re: Pic's of your 1911's
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj212/dbmjr1/RIA%201911A1GI/P1010232.jpg
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj212/dbmjr1/RIA%201911A1GI/P1010230.jpg
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
09-16-2012, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 2,351
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
09-09-2012, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,126
Re: Mueller Rifle Scopes
This, . . .
I have a Mueller Tactical AO on my 10/22. The glass is bright, clear and crisp, but eye relief distance is very limited. Or, it blinks alot. I wouldn't want it on a .300 win...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
09-09-2012, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 3,024
Re: Taurus Revolver Durability
I do not own any Taurus revolvers. I do, however, own an inexpensive Taurus PT-22.
Reliability on my PT-22? It eats any ammo you feed it. However, every couple of hundred rounds it needs a new...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
09-04-2012, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 930
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
09-02-2012, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 3,262
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
09-02-2012, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,161
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Forum: General Discussion
09-02-2012, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 234
Re: Bobby Jindal
Want to know the difference between Isaac and Katrina? Our Governor.
Blanco sat on her hands for three days, afraid to take action, while people died in their attics. How she lives with...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-31-2012, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 723
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
08-28-2012, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,240
Re: Hurricane Isaac you magnificant Basta**
When you discuss abandoning my home, yes I may get a bit passionate. I apologize if you find me obnoxious. You can turn your computer off at any time. Nobody is forcing you into any discussions.
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
08-28-2012, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,240
Re: Hurricane Isaac you magnificant Basta**
Oh. . . Another National Geographic Enthusiast.
Well now. Can you say alluvial flood plain? That's what I live on. Since we built levees, that flood plain is no longer being replenished with...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
08-27-2012, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,240
Re: Hurricane Isaac you magnificant Basta**
You leave out the fact that we are one of the largest ports in the world. We supply the nation with oil, gas and coal. We provide a market to the entire bread basket for their grains to the entire...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
08-12-2012, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 846
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
08-12-2012, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 685
Re: headspace issue w/Marlin 30-30?
I'd like to add a bit.
The brass you]re firing through your Marlin will 'grow' in length if there is excessive headspace. You'll feel a ridge inside the case, near the base, when you bend over a...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
08-04-2012, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 2,543
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
08-04-2012, 05:51 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 2,543
Re: Bullet Casting Pro's and Con's
Slugging a bore is easy. Just cast a soft bullet, and beat it through your barrel using a wooden dowel. Measure the diameter, then size .001-.002 larger.
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
08-04-2012, 07:44 AM
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Replies: 76
Views: 2,543
Re: Bullet Casting Pro's and Con's
Your math is correct. It's about 2K bullets. I use two Lee Six cavity molds and water drop into a half full 5gal bucket. It really speeds up the process. My little Lee pot keeps up just fine. I...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
08-04-2012, 07:13 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 846
Re: It has started...
Yes, there is something important, related to .30-30.
Most rifles chambered for .30-30 have quite a bit of head space. This causes the brass to be stretched each time it is fired, near the base....
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
08-04-2012, 07:03 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 476
Re: gonna bend you 'ear' again
#1: Look down the bore of your pistol. Do you see traditional rifling? Does your barrel have polygonal rifling? If you have traditional rifling, you're fine.
#2: Email Berry's. They're...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
08-03-2012, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 2,543
Re: Bullet Casting Pro's and Con's
I just got done casting 50 lbs of 158 gr LSWC's in .358 This batch is dead soft lead, intended for .38 spl at about 780 fps. No leading.
Happiness is always having a couple thousand bullets...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
07-31-2012, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,010
Re: Lee Electric Melting Pots
I use my Lee 10# electric pot for casting 158 gr LSWC's in .358. I love it. I keep it full by dropping in ingots as I cast. I use two Lee six cavity molds, and water drop to speed up the process....
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
07-31-2012, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 918
Re: I'm in
Ready, set, go, . . .
Go de-prime and re-size all that brass you've been saving.:D
Welcome to the madness. Now, about casting your own bullets, . . . .:p
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
07-10-2012, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,155
Re: lube / carbide dies
I've reloaded thousands of .38's on a single stage Lee Breechlock, using RCBS carbide dies. I don't lube those cases.
When I re-size .357's, sometimes I'll spritz a bit of lube on them, just to...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
07-10-2012, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,193
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
07-03-2012, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,644
Re: Which Press is best?
I reload mostly .38/.357, with some .45acp, .25acp and .30-30 in the mix too.
I started with the Lee Anniversary Kit. I replaced the scale with a Lyman scale and it was good. I replaced the...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
06-27-2012, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,155
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
06-14-2012, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,318
Re: Mich. Gun Owners Protest ....
In NYC they are conducting random pat downs in high crime areas. No grounds/cause. A pat down is a search, and obviously requires detention. Refuse and you are arrested.
The anointed one...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
06-14-2012, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,401
Re: Let's Take a vote
The banner waved at my house, and at work. Only flies on special occasions. Not lighted. I work odd hours.
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
06-11-2012, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,094
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
06-10-2012, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 120
Views: 6,162
Re: Whats Gun is on your wish list?
Me too. Two of them actually.
I'd like one, with a long barrel and a lazy twist rate. Say 17:1 It'd be sweet if it was chambered for .22short, or long, but if not, I'll set it back and...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
06-09-2012, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,148
Re: H. Burgsmuller & Sohne Kreifnsfn
The two triggers are 'set triggers'. If'n you're in the field, you just use the one. If you are shooting off a bench, you set the 'trigger' with the pre-travel trigger, then the trigger will break...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
06-09-2012, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 552
Re: Unfair sanctions on Olympians
Been a while Jack. Glad to see you around. I should really drop in here more often.
I completely agree, that we need to stand our ground, or surrender it to the anti's. Thank God our...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
06-09-2012, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 552
Unfair sanctions on Olympians
I wrote an email to the committee to express my outrage for sanctioning these two young athletes for doing something that was totally legal and not immoral.
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Forum: General Discussion
02-04-2012, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 794
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