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    I still get along well with my Old Lyman hand...

    I still get along well with my Old Lyman hand tools.. Admittedly I do Not fool with many crimped primers!! Uniforming, yes, I have done it!
  2. Plus one for "change guns", The open sighted 22LR...

    Plus one for "change guns", The open sighted 22LR barrel for my Contender Never...Ever, misses, with a small stash of very old Remingtons I keep aside. When me or the Wife develop a Problem...out...
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    Been scoping Contenders since the late '70's...

    Been scoping Contenders since the late '70's early '80's...Maybe I should try a "dot".... For some reason, I still feel Comfortable with a Really Good set of open sights!!!
  4. Thread: Babbit Alloys

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    Here is a link to wiki good as any...

    Here is a link to wiki good as any
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babbitt_(alloy)
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    Aint that the truth!!!!

    Aint that the truth!!!!
  6. I have never used any but Green Dot... serves...

    I have never used any but Green Dot... serves very well indeed. I avoid other uses so I will have Green Dot for my 20ga!!!!
  7. Thread: Babbit Alloys

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    At one time I had a Babbitt alloy Chart...there...

    At one time I had a Babbitt alloy Chart...there are many it turns out..
    I will try to find it! Lots of stuff besides lead, tin, and antimony, in Babbitt...I remember that!!!
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    Problem...700x cost is considerably higher than...

    Problem...700x cost is considerably higher than Nitro100NF, yet N100NF is entirely acceptable on clean. Yet costs less! And, N100NF is Very bulky, not like Trail Boss, but less is required than Trail...
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    This^^^, as I would Not be the guy to make a New...

    This^^^, as I would Not be the guy to make a New Cherry, for every customer...and if I did...No one would buy it due to Expense.
    But maybe cherries are Cheap??
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I have been using the least expensive Lee Pot...

    I have been using the least expensive Lee Pot with a Ladle, since the '80's... Not exclusively anymore...but, it is still viable, and great for very small runs! FWIW
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    Since it is In yer gunpowder...me Thinks Ignore...

    Since it is In yer gunpowder...me Thinks Ignore that man behind the curtain!!!
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    Tales of a Dan Wesson with Cast

    My Early 15-2 Dan Wesson (357), was Never too great with my cast boolits.. I finally discovered (lazy) that the cylinder throats were Waaayyy small for the Barrel Slug. I checked more carefully due...
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    Darn We Need a Like Button!!! Well Said Froggie

    Darn We Need a Like Button!!! Well Said Froggie
  14. Interesting...I will try to "search" that out, as...

    Interesting...I will try to "search" that out, as I am unfamiliar with that "geargnasher" method!!
  15. Long as it clears... Tho I have Never had them...

    Long as it clears...
    Tho I have Never had them "jump" out under recoil...I'm gonna guess that the "softer" material will be crimped better by the neck.
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Might just be a Case of soft vs hard Alloy...I...

    Might just be a Case of soft vs hard Alloy...I can Vary size quite a bit, with different alloy...Maybe you can Too, but...there are Problems with a too Hard alloy also..tho maybe Not so Much powder...
  17. Hmmm, I simply need the capsule to clear the...

    Hmmm, I simply need the capsule to clear the Cylinder.. Not all of my Guns require the same length, But, I only use One Revolver with Shot, and The Contender, which matters Not how long...to a point...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I will Note here, that I have that mold, and mine...

    I will Note here, that I have that mold, and mine also drops Boolits almost perfect size for 38/357 coated...being .357...never Larger.
  19. I always seated with my Thumb...unlikely to...

    I always seated with my Thumb...unlikely to deform anything. But, I gots No Case Gauge...I use my Chamber.
  20. I suspect due to Light Strikes?? But, I'm...

    I suspect due to Light Strikes?? But, I'm Guessing
    Oh...Almost forgot...If you wouldn't use CCI 400, do Not try Remington 6-1/2's... Easy to Blow the Cup...BTDT
    Edit; Apologies for the Drift...but,...
  21. I'm watching too...but, I liked the old...

    I'm watching too...but, I liked the old ones...owning a Choked, vent rib 44Mag Contender barrel for???? Lots of Years... I would drill the end out of one,glue it to another,to make it twice as long....
  22. I never had problems shooting my cast 221...

    I never had problems shooting my cast 221 Fireball cast loads with Magnum small pistol, just cause I gots em!! I feel the tougher cup is a Plus!!!
    Not that you asked about that...but, for me it was...
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    @Rapier I have never even heard of the "Twist...

    @Rapier I have never even heard of the "Twist Close" on Contender...Going to try that..Next Time.. My cartridges seem to be fine in the HeadSpace department, requiring just a Firm close...Not...
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    Looks like a great conversion...I would be...

    Looks like a great conversion...I would be tickled to find a Good ole Small Ring 45ACP Kit!!!
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    Following what Don posted above... I do Not...

    Following what Don posted above... I do Not require more...of anything. My Bitter Half however, likes her Rugger SSM, in 32 H&R, purchased early '90's, very much. The 32H&R is all she desires...tho...
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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