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    Tumble after loading

    I always tumble cartridges to get the greasy lube off them. Sometimes I "tumble" cartridges in the washing machine when I forget one or two in...
    Post by: amlevin, Sep 22, 2016 in forum: Handloading and Reloading
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    AR jams round in chamber

    I've seen this complaint more times than I can count and have even had some rounds that did the same. The solution is simple. Either don't...
    Post by: amlevin, Sep 22, 2016 in forum: Rifle Country
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    Velocity Decay from Chronograph to Muzzle.

    Those who don't "true" their speeds by measuring drop a distant target from what your ballistic app calculated are probably going to miss first...
    Post by: amlevin, Sep 20, 2016 in forum: Rifle Country
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    Good gun lube

    Been using the motor oil that I drain from the bottles after changing oil in my vehicles. Mobil 1, and it works great wherever I need oil on any...
    Post by: amlevin, Sep 17, 2016 in forum: Shooting Gear and Storage
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    Any comments on UTG PRO quality recently?

    I prefer to judge quality by what I have in my hand rather than the "name". I've found some great quality from companies that have been trashed...
    Post by: amlevin, Sep 17, 2016 in forum: Rifle Country
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    economy barrel cooler

    Want to improve it's efficiency, add a coil of copper in the line and put the coil in a small styrofoam case filled with ice or frozen "gel"...
    Post by: amlevin, Sep 17, 2016 in forum: Rifle Country
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    Is it easier for beginners to learn on revolvers than semi-autos?

    This question is a lot like the "Automatic vs Stick" argument in automobiles. Simple answer though. Learn how to drive "Stick" and you can...
    Post by: amlevin, Jul 29, 2016 in forum: Handguns: General Discussion
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    Dillon 650 issue

    At first I had this problem with short pistol cases like 9mm. Some patience while adjusting the center pivot bolt for the shell plate fixed the...
    Post by: amlevin, Jul 18, 2016 in forum: Handloading and Reloading
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    How Much Loaded Ammo Do You Keep On Hand?

    My answer too. Each firearm I have has at least ONE 50 cal ammo can filled with ammo that's ready to go. Where I have several firearms of the...
    Post by: amlevin, Jul 18, 2016 in forum: Handloading and Reloading
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    Historians and gun designers: a question about the M14

    If you want to predict how a rifle will behave in FA mode take a silhouette of the weapon and draw a line down the axis of the barrel. The...
    Post by: amlevin, Jul 16, 2016 in forum: Rifle Country
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    223 Bolt Action feed issue

    Yes, but only at the front so the bullet comes up. Too far back and you'll end up with a potential "fountain" where ALL rounds will spurt from...
    Post by: amlevin, Jul 6, 2016 in forum: Rifle Country
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    Why are magazines loaded from the bottom so common?

    It's those other disadvantages that make the M-1 Garand a flawed design. When the last round is fired and the enbloc "clip" is ejected, it can be...
    Post by: amlevin, Jul 6, 2016 in forum: Rifle Country
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    I'm Underwhelmed; ultrasonic vs. tumbling

    I'm a pretty "High Volume" reloader and I love the wet process using SS Pins. Bought a Frankford Arsenal Rotary Tumbler. Holds 700 or so .223...
    Post by: amlevin, Jul 5, 2016 in forum: Handloading and Reloading
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    Why are magazines loaded from the bottom so common?

    I'd say that after 100+ years of development, magazine placement has been pretty well figured out. For combat weapons, simple works best.
    Post by: amlevin, Jul 5, 2016 in forum: Rifle Country
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    Eastridge TN shooting outside convenience store

    I used to be a boater. One of the long standing "laws of the sea" was that you went to the aid of another----period. The opposite seems to be...
    Post by: amlevin, Jul 5, 2016 in forum: General Gun Discussions
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