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I've often heard of using Factory Loads only for personal defence. It is to keep you "Lawyer Proof"; safe from being accused of reloading "killer rounds", if you ever have to use your weapon. I load light, 44 special level for my S&W 629 for general target/range use and keep ...

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Pat is swamped with orders. My order for WC820 has been waiting since November.

But, that's not what you asked! Sorry

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I have to go along with wind. I know there are standards, but some, like me, may have to deal with abbreviations and acronyms in a couple other areas in their daily routine. I deal with automotive/truck repair and nearly EVERYTHING is an acronym or abbreviation, so for my off time it isn't enjoyable...

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Seems to me he has added some unnecessary steps. My panlubing is pretty simple. I set ther bullets on their base in a cake pan. I pour melted lube to just over the lube groove. I then put it in the oven @ 175 - 200 digrees for 15 to 20 minutes. This gets the bullets and the lube the same temp and th...

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OK, ignert me wants to know. :? Why is the 30 Carbine round so loud in a revolver? Is the cylinder gap the problem? Could it be loaded with a faster powder to get less muzzle blast? I've considered getting a Blackhawk in 30 Carbine because I already have a 357 revolver, and it just seems like a good...

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"Do you worry about contracting mad cow disease, anthrax, foot and mouth disease, Bang's disease, rabies, Lyme disease, tularemia, Rocky mountain spotted fever, malaria, encephalitis, etc, etc., etc, from all those other critters running around." Oh No! Jeeze, now I have all those to worry...

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I look in at Ebay quite a lot, but don't buy much. I have noticed many auctions where the product is already priced higher than Misway, Midsouth, or Natchez, especially dies. In fact I saw a Lee Loader (can't remember the cal.) go for about $29.00. In my Natchez catalog they're listed at under $17.0...

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http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp13/mdi255/MyReloadingBench.jpg This is my temporary loading bench. I made the tops out of 3/4" countertop. (it's heavy so it doesn't wobble too much). I used a 2x3 screwed to the underside and clamp it in my Workmate. I have since replaced the "Loading...

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Big congratulations girl! That's great. At the very least she is getting the balanced view of hunting. My 14 yr. old granddaughter went to a summer camp 3 years ago and some PETA jerks showed videos of a slaughter house and the poor practises used in some of them. Now she won't even eat meat! She on...

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I went to the Chiappa catalog link and saw an interesting single shot. "Overtop" by Kimer. Looks sleek, I wonder how one in 22 Hornet would preform. Anybody seen/shot one?

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Yep, waaaaaay to much time on your hands!

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Went to the range today with my new to me Ruger P90 in 45 ACP. Gun works great. But I can't see the sights! I've got new glasses, trifocals, and the top of the rear sight, at best, is blurry. Tried my old glasses and not any better. I found the best lens to look through but I still get vertical stri...

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I'm trying to retire after 23 years at the same job, just can't sell my house! I decided a couple years ago that I wasn't going to die on the job (some guys here go 'till they have 30 years in to get the extra benefits). My knees are shot and I got bulged discs and I really don't want to retire in a...

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All previous is good advice. I would only add , each step learn the "why" of what you are doing. I think this answer says a lot. Learning the "why" is very important. Each step in reloading can have an effect on the accuracy and SAFETY of the loaded round. Case cleaning/insprcti...

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I'd like to attend. Angeles is the closest rifle range to me; about a 1 1/2 hour drive from the San Pedro area! (bummer!

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Yes, he has stimulated sales! I went looking for reloading supplies yesterday, found nothing that I was looking for (no primers, very little powder, only one kind of 22 lr available) so I settled for some 231 and a thousand 22s. I also did something I said I'd not do; I purchased primers on line and...

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I have no mortar experience so I ask, would that round take out both morons?

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I believe this happened in West Hollywood, an area not known for it's Manly Men (if you know what I mean). Where's Al Sharpton and Jessie Jackson when you need them? Definately a Double Standard!

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God Bless the Knights of Templar!

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I'll bet you wont see much about that in the newspapers!

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In addition to my data stored on my computer, I use a 3 ring binder to keep reloading records. When I load up a box full I stick an Avery lable with all the data on the plastic box (my wife prints them up for me). When at the range I keep a small notebook (or just write on the target) and with a goo...

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I really don't want to see a "Politically Correct" Lone Ranger. Will he let Tonto ride the white horse occationally? Will he treat the Black Hats (aka Bad Guys) with all the respect due them, and read them their rights? Will he enlist a female sidekick (strike that, a female partner), who ...

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I agree; this jerk has to go! Maybe if this lawsuit goes through in favor of the Marine other polititions will realize that they are accountable for what comes out of their mouth!

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I'm not a Lever Rifle historian, so, isn't the Henry Big Boy a copy of the Henry 1860 Brass Frame Repeating Rifle? Is the reproduction correct or close to the original? If not please correct me.

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I wont be an ***, but I TOLD YA SO! When a lot of you were bad mouthing California, using silly names (Republik of Kalifornia, Kali, etc), and telling us to move out of state, when you were saying "can't happen here!", when you laughed and pittied us, YOUR legislators were planning the sam...

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SBC ok by me. Mine has not had/shown any problems in last week.

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I too get tired of the "Kalifornia", "Republik of Kalifornia", etc posts. (There's one Texan here that loves to bad mouth California). Every time you post one of those you're insulting millions of Bible hugging , gun toting AMERICANS. True, our gun laws suck. It's a battle that w...

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I work for a very large city in Southern California and I have to agree with that statement by Old No. 7. Funny, but true! It's a pity too. California is a great state, but run by three cities and the millions of good people living outside those cities suffer from the radical liberalism that rules t...

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I rarely get into politics or religion (ex-bartender), but last night I was once again proud to be an American. Perhaps I was a bit too touchy, but the attacks (although very subtle) started before the applause ended. My wife wanted to watch the Dem's convention for reasonable research. Half way thr...

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I too got ripped by Antivirus XP 2008. Same process; tried to watch a video (not 357) and Antivirus took over. Progressivly got worse to where I could not even boot up my computer. Had a new hard drive installed. Just getting back to where I was two weeks ago.

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Don't mean to hijack stew's post... I didn't make up the State of Jefferson, a mayor in Oregon did. In 1941 Mayor Gable of Port Orford Oregon proposed some of the southern Oregon counties merge with some northern California counties to form the 51st state, Jefferson. (Wikipedia) Actually most of the...

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I'm all for the fencing off of San Francisco. But, better yet is to resurrect the State of Jefferson movement (a portion of northern California that wants to break away from the lower 3/4 of the state). I plan on moving there!

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Living in Earthquake country, I stay prepared. I have about 2 weeks supply of food, water, and sanitary stuff. I've got my First Responder's Kit (1st Aid, tools, etc.) and about $1k in small bills, plus some silver rounds. I love reloading so I've got about 500 to 600 rounds for the "Twins"...

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This brings to mind a previous post about a frog in hot water (toss a frog into hot water and he'll jump out. Put it in cold water and put a fire under the pot and he'll stay there until he's cooked). Trading an established American holiday for a Muslim holiday, seems to slowly but surely erode the ...

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But...
If you used the scale to check your check weights how can you check your scale?

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I asked a question on another site, PLG.C (Pre Leverguns.com) regarding weights of common items (so I wouldn't have to buy check weights) and got this reply; The new dime weighs 35.0005gr, the quarter is 87.5013gr, the half dollar is 175.002gr the new fake gold dollar is 125.0001gr. These numbers ca...

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I'll agree with Hagler on this one. Many of today's TV shows are just plain sick. By being aired on TV, this behavior is seen as legitimate/normal to many people.

And I believe we are responsible for our actions and how they affect our community.

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Update?
Today I ordered a Ranch Dog mold in .432, 260 gr. I think this will fit my needs! I may try to size the slugs down to .430" for use in my T/C Contender as well as "as cast" in my Puma.

Thanks for all the info!

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Thank you! These are so good I shared the last one with my wife...

And then the fight began...

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I had given thought to "swaging" the bullet to a larger diameter, but didn't think of a fired case to use as a "die". I didn't want to invest in a swaging die .433" either ($$$). I'll try this.

And I'll look into a mold from Ranch Dog too.

Thanks!

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Thanks guys. I have about 800 various 44 bullets on hand (mostly .429 LSWC that I got a deal on) that I was wondering if the already cast bullets could be "bumped up"? I've read about "begaling" and thanks for reminding me about it, I'll try that next time I fire up my lead pot. ...

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I have a Puma in 44 Mag that I really like, but the bore is oversized (slugged @ .432"). I can live with that as long as I can get cast bullets .431" or .432". I know I can buy .432" bullets (got some from Beartooth) but I also have been casting some for my other 44s; Lee 240 SWC...

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I own a Rossi/Puma in 44 Mag. and have found cartridge overall length to be the determining factor in feeding. I loaded a bunch of 240 SWC but they will not feed. Too long from crimp groove to nose (meplate). I switched to Beartooth 250 gr Round Nose Flat point and feeding probs gone (slightly short...

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It's a pity that something like that is allowed to bring a child into the world. Can you imagin what type of rearing that child will get. Poor thing...

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I have the one pictured, among others. Basically it is a compilation of reload data from most bullet manufactures and powder manufacurers. I like it because it is lots of good info in one place, don't have to juggle several reloading manuals.

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Maybe if you posted some pics of the rugs someone around here could identify them, and maybe buy them? I'd much rather sell a rug than my Dad's guns. I once knew of a man in a similar situation, bought a pistol from him understanding that he would be able to buy it back if/when his situation improve...

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First off there is a lot of good, factual information here pertaining to my hobby; guns and shooting. Also, I come here because the opinions stated here are mostly from GUN people. Although I don't agree with everyone, most opinions I read are reasonable and not "tree-hugger", liberal, com...

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OT- This may have been posted before, if so I apologise. All them darn light bulbs come from China!! http://youtube.com/watch?v=e-LOtKIIKcg

Went to the hardware store today and looked at all the compact flourescent bulbs. ALL WERE MADE IN CHINA!

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I would think they lost lead was because they were fired into dirt. Notice the cone shaped points, I think they are that way from being ground away by the dirt.

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I am a resident of California (WITH A "C") and get NRA alerts via email and I haven't heard anything like this. Sounds like some rumor that would come out of tejas.

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