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    1. Bayou52

      Brass for reloading

      I used to buy brass. I then developed a little stock of it. Now, it's range pick-ups unless it's something special. Bayou
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      M1 Garand Relod Help

      Just a couple of tips that I use for myself when loading for the Garand: I concur with the posts above that with any auto-loading rifle, like the Garand, brass should be FL sized every time. Further, after FL sizing, brass length should be measured each time, and trimmed, if necessary. I also...
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      Loyola student hassled over being a cop

      This sad and despicable anti-officer behavior on campus won't change until those in charge change. This change can be brought about by cutting the dollars.
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      Tragedy at Honey Island Today

      I was on the rifle line when this began to unfold. First sign of a problem was when 2 RO's ran toward the clay bird blind. The gentleman collapsed behind the blind so he was not visible to anyone on the line. An ambulance and several SO's arrived. I feared the worse when seeing that when the...
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      30-60 ammo recommendation for a model 700

      I hand load for my Rem 700 in 30-06. It's extremely accurate, and accuracy is improved with the cartridge overall length in the 3.30" area. MOA accuracy. or better, at 100 yards.............
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      38 special question

      First off, make sure the cases are being full length sized and not just partially sized. Run up the ram on the sizing dir all the way up. Screw in the sizing die until it contacts the shellholder in the ram and lock in the die. It's now set to size the entire case body. Now, it's also...
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      Curious question about some recent loads I made

      The flame is caused by the Win 296 powder. It is so effective as a magnum powder due to its slightly slower burn rate. The higher velocities produced by this powder result from its continuous burn all the way down the barrel. Thus the flame at the end - the powder is still burning. I've...
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      Lee Single Stage Press COMMENTS SUGGESTIONS

      I use mine for decapping and flaring from the front room couch. Bayou52
    9. Bayou52

      pistol powder still hard to find?

      I've only been able to find 700-X this past year. So, I picked up 20 pounds while it was available. That was several months ago.......haven't seen it since.....
    10. Bayou52

      Balance beam scale

      To make sure that when my 5-0-5 scale reads 20 grains, for example, that it is actually 20 grains, I use Lyman check weights at the beginning if each reloading session. The checkweights affirm the accuracy of the scale. I typically zero my scale using check weights for the load I'm using...
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      Academy buying frenzy

      I, for one, don't blame anyone for buying in quantity. Last week was 223 greentips. If anybody thinks King Hussein is finished degrading our 2d amendment rights, then don't buy any more supplies. Then, there will be more for the rest of us. There's more 2d amendment attacks to come in...
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      What's up with .223 and executive orders in DC

      Guys - Get strapped in: "King Hussein" is far from finished with his attack on our 2d Amendment rights.... Bayou52
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      RCBS Carbide sizing die

      RCBS customer service is second to none - no BS. Just call them and dicuss the problem. They will do you right - they always do..... Bayou52
    14. Bayou52

      sustitute needed....

      Just my luck. I'm a care-giver when not working, so it is extremely difficult for me to get out. I can't make the show. But very good to know.... And those darn hazmat fees if I buy and have shipped..... Bayou52
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      sustitute needed....

      For 38, Unique, Universal, Blue Dot, PowerPistol, Titegroup, IMR 700X, Win 231 all have application. Now, try finding some..... Bayou52
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