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What have you done in the reloading room today

I started sorting those cast bullets that I dropped the other day. Emotionally I was mad enough to just throw them back into the smelting pot the...

Post by: lightman, Jun 24, 2022 at 3:13 PM in forum: Handloading and Reloading
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Ammo Prices - At what point are you priced out of the market?

My opinion probably doesn't count for much as I buy very little factory ammo. But I would say that it depends on the caliber and its intended...

Post by: lightman, Jun 24, 2022 at 2:46 PM in forum: General Gun Discussions
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Lapping Scope Rings - Neccesary?

I have lapped every set of rings that I have used in the last 25 years or so. Most didn't need it. I'll put the lapping compound on the bottom...

Post by: lightman, Jun 24, 2022 at 9:38 AM in forum: Long Gun Accessories and Optics
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Loading 357 with 158 gr SWC Lead Bullets.

I'm going to say no. But the real answer is, it depends! Look at the questions that Docent Discimus posted. I've shot thousands of 150 and 170...

Post by: lightman, Jun 23, 2022 at 6:55 PM in forum: Handloading and Reloading
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What have you done in the reloading room today

Still getting my room set up and organized. The oldest Grandson came over this morning and helped me move most of my ammo to the cabinet where I...

Post by: lightman, Jun 23, 2022 at 3:47 PM in forum: Handloading and Reloading
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A question for the Old Guards in reloading.

I guess my RCBS Chargemaster and my Giraud case trimmer are 2 things that I would replace immediately if they were lost or damaged. I also like...

Post by: lightman, Jun 23, 2022 at 3:31 PM in forum: Handloading and Reloading
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small to big in 1-9 twist

I've shot from 40 grains to 69 grains in my 1-9 twist rifles. Not an AR though. I usually stick with 50, 55 and 69 grain bullets. I have not tried...

Post by: lightman, Jun 23, 2022 at 3:15 PM in forum: Rifle Country
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Polymer Tip Ammo Storage

I don't think you will damage anything by storing them like your bottom picture shows. I wouldn't even be worried about storing them like your top...

Post by: lightman, Jun 23, 2022 at 3:12 PM in forum: Rifle Country
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Ammo ID

You beat me to it. I look for a primer crimp. I know a few reloaders who reuse stripper clips but I don't know any that crimp primers. I'm going...

Post by: lightman, Jun 21, 2022 at 6:17 PM in forum: General Gun Discussions
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What have you done in the reloading room today

Still unpacking boxes! I think I finally have everything that is mine in the loading room now. Not put in place but in the room! :) But I had a...

Post by: lightman, Jun 20, 2022 at 2:50 PM in forum: Handloading and Reloading
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Favorite hunting rifle/caliber

My goto is a Remington 700 in 308 with a West German 3-9 Ziess scope.

Post by: lightman, Jun 19, 2022 at 7:17 PM in forum: Rifle Country
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Father's day

Thank You! Happy Fathers Day back at all of you!

Post by: lightman, Jun 19, 2022 at 6:59 PM in forum: General Gun Discussions
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50 BMG case weight/damage from falling

I usually put a "like" on photos but I just can't bring myself to do so on those damaged planes! :(

Post by: lightman, Jun 19, 2022 at 6:57 PM in forum: General Gun Discussions
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50 BMG case weight/damage from falling

They truly are the greatest generation!

Post by: lightman, Jun 19, 2022 at 6:55 PM in forum: General Gun Discussions
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Rcbs dies at midway sale

I haven't seen those prices in a while!

Post by: lightman, Jun 19, 2022 at 10:05 AM in forum: Handloading and Reloading

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