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    Reloading with a little disability

    I am in extended recuperation from a botched abdominal surgery that resulted in a massive infection from a punctured intestine. In consequence, I am at present tethered to a wound vac machine with very limited mobility. At least I got to celebrate my eighty-first birthday with a hospital room...
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    extractor installation problem

    I have installed extractors on Mauser style bolts before with no problem However, I am having difficulty re-installing the extractor on my CS 550 bolt: I cannot compress the split extractor ring "ears" enough in order to slide on the extractor. Suggestions/help please. Thanks, James
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    Reduced loads for .458 Lott

    I have a surfeit of Hornady .458 DGS 500 GR Bullets. I intend to use a charge of 38 grains of Accurate 5744 powder with Hornady .458 Lott cases and Remington 9 1/2M primers. Will I still need to crimp the cases in the bullet cannelure with this reduced load? Intended usage is paper target...
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    .257 Weatherby Magnum load

    I have had to change my traditional usage of IMR 4350 powder and CCI primers due to the recent shortages. I am now getting excellent accuracy with my rifle using the following: 65 grains Reloder 22 powder Remington 9 1/2 M primers 87 grain Speer spitzer bullets
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    Camera tripods as rifle rests

    I have used Camera Tripods with home-made hunting rifle forearm adapters for many years -- I really like the infinite adjustments/settings and steady shooting platform they provide. Here is an excellent overview .......... The Sniper Saddle .......... my own detachable quick adapter is...
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