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    bullet casting for modern muzzleloader

    I was just wondering if anyone was casting their own for a modern 50 cal muzzleloader. I have only fired copper jacketed /saboted projectiles . Any info on this subject would be appreciated.............LOUD
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    casting your own for a modern muzzleloader

    I was just wondering if anyone was casting their own for a modern 50 cal muzzleloader. I have only fired copper jacketed /saboted projectiles . Any info on this subject would be appreciated.............LOUD sorry I didn't realize there was a separate section for bullet casting , my mistake!!!
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    Gun Collecting software

    Hi all , can anyone recommend some gun collecting software , my sticky notes are getting out of hand , any suggestions would be appreciated...............LOUD
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    What to do if the no go gauge Goes?

    I found a set of gauges for a rifle I just bought and tried the no go gauge. Like the title says it went. The chamber must be a little long right? I plan to reload for it so is this a problem? its a 280 Remington. your input would be appreciated ........................LOUD
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    first tropy hunt

    Im leaving in the morning for my first"out of state" trophy hunt. Heading out to Wyoming for a three day mule deer hunt. What makes it all the better is that Im taking my home grown rifle , a 280 Remington 98 mauser . I cant wait!...........LOUD
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    installing new barrel on a mauser receiver

    I am installing a new barrel on a mauser receiver. The receiver is a model 98 by JP Sauer and sons, it is a new barrel from Midway USA (Adams and Bennet). I watched the videos by Larry Potterfield , they all show him screwing the barrel on by hand all the way till the barrel touches the...
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    What the heck is up with this????

    What the heck is up with this???? I recently bought a used 6mm Remington chambered Mauser. I fell in love with the figured walnut stock. This past Sunday I went to the range and fired the thing 5 times. I would have fired more but according to unwritten range rules when, a skeet competition is...
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    anyone know the difference?

    I am looking for a set of dies in my flavor( Hornady ) for the 6mm Remington , But all that I can find new are 6mm Remington BR ( bench rest I assume ) .Will it work?, also anyone know if other brands of die will thread into my die bushings. Any help will be appreciated...............LOUD
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    just received two 1911's

    I just received two new stainless 1911,s in 45 auto, one of them is a Remington and the other is a Ruger . I havent fired either yet .They are both beautiful guns, the fit and finish appears to be a little better on the Ruger . The Remington is a little plainer and shows a few mill marks .Now...
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    Is 45 acp hard to reload for ?

    Hi folks, I am not new to reloading but am new to the 45 auto . Are there any things that I should be especially aware of or take special notice of ? Any favorite load recipes would be greatly appreciated.....LOUD
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    Need a Holster that fits ME!!!!

    Ok folks, I need a holster that fits me! Im a fellow with a few extra pounds above the belt line. I can buy any number of holsters for my glock 27 that I carry on the job( Im a forester ) but they are all flawed as far as Im concerned . To fit me comfortably NO part of the the gun can be above...
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    polishing before blueing?

    Hey folks , as I stated in a previous thread , Im building a custom mauser out of a k98 action (Ive settled on a 280 Ackley improved . I just wanted to know what you folks thought of polishing the unblued action to a mirror finish with a buffing wheel and jewelers rouge ?when I get done I want a...
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    action too hard!

    well I did something , I made a annealing jig . I took a 2 inch section of one inch diameter bolt and ground it to a point and then found a way to suspend it and not have to try holding it till it cooled . then I took my oxy/acet rig and heated the pointed bolt to a bright red color and let it...
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    action too hard!

    Hey folks , anyone ever tried to drill for a scope mount and found the action too hard? Im building a custom mauser and am trying to drill and tap for a scope mount but three new bits later all I got is three dimples in the action . Does anyone have any suggestions? Im using a well made Jigg...
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    muzzleoading question

    I was wondering , can you fire lead cast bullets and round balls in a modern inline muzzleloader (new Traditions vortek 50 cal ) or should I just stick to jacketed projectiles?...........LOUD
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    A question on procedure

    I was just wondering. Ever since I started reloading rifle ammunition, I have always dropped the powder charge, weighed it, and trickled up to within 1/10th of my targeted load weight. How many of you are this anal and how many just check a few in the beginning and maybe every tenth one or so? I...
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    I might have a problem?

    My Daughter and I decided to load some 7mm Rem Mag Ammo and go to the range. We took brand new Winchester brass , cci Lr mag primers and 57 grains H4831 behind a btsp 175 gr projectile and we fired about 4 shots and quit ! The gun is a beautiful custom mauser , the rounds chambered well and...
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    electronic predator call

    Hey there, Ive been thinking about doing some predator hunting , does anyone have an electronic call that they really like and have had good results with ? I want to help out with a local coyote problem in particular ! Any advice would be appreciated.................. LOUD
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    interchange of brands!

    I have all Hornady equipment ,Dies presses and the like . I often see deals for shell plates and holders among other things and was just wondering if anyone knew which brand of shell holder will work in another manufacturers presses. Thanks ....................LOUD
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    Mauser Crazy

    I went on a Mauser buying spee. I was just looking on a internet gun auction site( no name) and darned if I didnt find a sporterized Mauser to my liking and soon wound up with it and three more on the way, Now Im up to ten I think. I just love the design and function of a Mauser , not so much...
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