Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-29-2013, 09:21 AM
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Re: What kind of scale do you use?
Like others here I have an old oil dampened beam scale that was my fathers. The price on the box is $14.00. It has never let me down. Because of the oil it does need to be cleaned from time to time...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-30-2013, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 438
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-28-2013, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 310
Re: CH4D swage tool
I've had the CH4d swage for several years. It will get the job done however it will leave leave a mark on the rims similar ejector mars from some M1 Garands or machine guns.
I prefer using a...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-18-2013, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 846
Re: Brit 303 bulge
The .303 BR Enfield No. 4 MK1 rifles (and No. 5 variants) have replacement Bolt Heads to adjust for headspace. The Bolt Heads are numbered 0 thru 3 and differ in size by 0.003 inch for each size. Be...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
12-09-2012, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 485
Re: Powder drop accuracy
This is a cut and paste (with the author, Rocky Raab's permission) about powder measures.
"There are several facts and truths about this issue - some of which nobody believes.
One: Most...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
06-26-2012, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 716
Re: ultrasonic cleaning
Depends on the solution you are using and the Khz (power) of the US you are using. With citric acid (2 teaspoons and maybe a few drops of dishwashing detergent pet Qt of water) 10 minutes should get...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
06-26-2012, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 716
Re: ultrasonic cleaning
Try Amazon or health food stores. Also grocery stores in the food canning section. LemiShine in the detergent section will work.
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
06-22-2012, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 716
Re: ultrasonic cleaning
The US with citric acid will remove the grime and carbon. As mention it cleans but really doesn't shine. So if you want shine then after the US citric acid cleaning and drying the brass you can toss...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
06-22-2012, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 716
Re: ultrasonic cleaning
I should add a couple of more points about using US for cleaning.
1.Use a SS basket in order keep the brass or parts off the bottom. It's important to avoid contact with the transducers. Glass...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
06-22-2012, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 716
Re: ultrasonic cleaning
US are excellent for both brass and parts cleaning (bolts, frames, mags, tools)
For brass, unlike buzz buckets and tumblers, it will clean both the inside and outside of the case. Use citric acid...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-25-2012, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,468
Re: Easy case annealing
Check out thid thread over on Cast Boolits http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=153620
Towards the bottom of the first page BattleRifle has photos of his set up using potassium nitrate...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-24-2012, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 799
Re: Bench Requirements
Set up a shelf at eye level for the beam scale. That will help bending or stooping you head to accurately view it.
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-29-2012, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 450
Re: Beginnings
Dang it I'm still using one after 40+ years!
When it comes to calipers I like the old analog dial type. The visual help ya see which way to go and how much to get there. I guess if you think in...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-25-2012, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,055
Re: Need some advice on a powder measure
I have no recommendation but just some food for though.
Most measures are better with one type of powder than another. Be it flake, extruded or spherical, and most measure are likely to choke on...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-13-2012, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,769
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-04-2012, 07:51 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,406
Re: Sonic Cleaners...
The larger HF unit does an impressive job on my BHP, Makarov and XDM frames, slides and bolts. Even after a thorough cleaning of these parts the HF unit causes the cleaning liquid to discolor. It...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
01-31-2012, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 79
Views: 2,493
Anti-Gun Boycott @ Starbucks.
I'm not a big Strabucks fan but...
Anti-gunners are organizing to boycott Starbucks on Valentines Day to protest Starbuck's pro-gun policies. We should all patronize Starbucks on Valentines Day...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
12-17-2011, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 956
Re: Cast Bullet questions
Other Casting online resources:
http://www.lasc.us/IndexBrennan.htm
www.castbulletassoc.org/forum/
http://reloadingtips.com/
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
11-21-2011, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 697
Re: Starline Brass Question
Starline brass is excellent brass but the advantage to resizing then trimming (new) brass is assuring the seating depth and crimps are consistent. It is a responsibility of the handloader to trust...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
11-12-2011, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,606
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-28-2011, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 388
Re: case trimming ?
If you have the Trim Mate this setup for the Lee trimmer is made of just a couple of brass fittings.
http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/tt150/daboone60/IMAG0108-1.jpg
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-28-2011, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 620
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-27-2011, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 388
Re: case trimming ?
I had and gave the zip trim away. An electric screwdriver made it easier for me. When I added the Lee trimmer using brass pipe fitting to a RCBS Trim Mate the perfect system was achieved for me.
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-27-2011, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 658
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Forum: Feedback Forum
10-21-2011, 05:10 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 528
Pro Shot Rods
Over 2 years ago I got 2 Pro Shot stainless rods. The bearings in the handle of the 36inch rod got jammed. I called them and they suggested I soak then flush out the handle. They also mentioned if...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-15-2011, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 341
Wilson Case Gauge and Rims
I recently purchased Wilson 30/06 and 7.62x39 case gauges. I find with my Garand and Romanian SKS that many of the rims of the cases (just the rim not the entire head of the case) are to large to fit...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
09-24-2011, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 533
BLM Land, Arizona & Obummer
President 0bama promised that he was going to implement efforts to erase your right to bear arms “under the radar.” Now, he’s brought the fight to Arizona.
Using the Bureau of Land Management...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-10-2009, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 2,826
Re: Opinions Please--Equipment for reloading
opinions, opinions!
You might do a Google search for "LoadMaster Zone". There are plenty of folks there who are very happy with Lee's stuff. There is a forum for turret presses at this site you...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-14-2009, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 891
Re: New loaders
With out reading between the lines you statement is 100% correct. If you not constantly learning while reloading something is wrong.... If ya haven't used a bullet puller something is wrong. :p or...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-26-2009, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 752
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