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  1. RealGun

    Penn Bullets President deceased

    I got a heads up re my references to Penn Bullets and did some searches, finally encountering the following confirmation:
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    New lock nuts from Lee

    I just received a Lee 3-die die set for 38 Colt and found then to have the new lock nut. I like them since they are easy to turn by hand, while Lee offers a special wrench for them, able to fit on a die that is in a tight turret cluster.
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    No more 45 Colt Redhawks

    I see that Ruger's site is no longer listing any Redhawk models in 45 Colt. They had already dropped the 5.5" like mine. Without my gun I would have to give up heavy "Ruger only" loads and heavy bullets. I don't need another Blackhawk and don't trust them to get the cylinder and barrel...
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    Changes in setup for 327 Federal

    I had been using a set of Lyman dies specific to 327 Federal. They were a bit tight for .313 bullets but generally worked okay. I had a set of RCBS Cowboy for my 32 H&R, and it finally occurred to me that I could use the sizer and expander for 327. The sizer requires no adjustment and the...
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    Bullet feeder die

    I started using the Bully adapter bullet feeder setup using a Hornady bullet feeder die for .357, and it worked without issue with lead bullets at .358, although stamped .357. So now I get a die for .452 lead bullets in 45 ACP and the die is an absolute no-go, stamped .451. Packed it for return...
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    Adding lube to commercial lead bullets

    Last range trip was with 38 Special and 45 Colt loaded with bullets I bought and then coated in alox. 38 was BHN 12 and barrel length 4". This was the first time cleaning guns was short work. There was no leading except a trace toward the muzzle on the 7.5" 45 NM Blackhawk. I guess with a barrel...
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    Speed Strip useful life

    I guess speed strips deteriorate over time.
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    El Paso Saddlery got me again

    with one of their sales, this time an extended Valentines Day sale with 15% off for promo code. I have acquired another Ruger NM Blackhawk Flat Top, this time in 44 Mag. I didn't have either a cartridge belt nor a cross draw for the 6"+ barrel length, so I went for the 2 1/4" Texas belt with 24...
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    Did you ever wonder...

    what a 44 Special would do in a 45 Colt. Oops! This was fired accidentally in a 45 Blackhawk.
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    No crimp groove

    I have the 454 lead bullets I ordered from Lucky13 http://lucky13bullets.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=26&products_id=143. They are RNFP PB (plain base). There are three bearing bands but no crimp groove. There is a small ledge before the ogive. I crimped 12 test rounds over the...
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    Lee bench plate

    I hadn't been aware that Lee had introduced a steel insert base for the quick change bench plate. I have the plate from a few years ago, which came with two plywood bases. I had to idle a seldom used press for lack of a third plate or bench space for it and recently renewed interest in using it...
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    Cartridge belt caution

    I had 32 cal and 357 belts loaded up for a couple years and when renewing interest in them found the brass cases completely stuck, as in glued, in the loops. After trying a couple of ideas that wouldn't spoil the leather, I tried a tool I had in the shop that would grip the cartridge heads. That...
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    Using die spacers for magnums

    With the recent discussion of case trimming for revolvers, it occurred to me that I could resume use of the Redding spacer rings I have if my case lengths are different by exactly the thickness of the spacer. I have pricey RCBS Cowboy die sets for every cartridge they offer and load lead bullets...
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    Matching bullet weight to gun size

    I mistakenly packed a model 60 instead of a model 19 Smith for testing a lite 357 Mag load and was reminded why I use 125 gr instead of 158 grain bullets in loads for the smaller guns.
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    New Hornady AR safe

    Doesn't appear to provide room for optics.
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    Belt Mountain base pins

    Got my two magnum single actions back with Belt Mountain base pins. The Ruger Single Seven (327 Fed Mag) was jolting its base pin loose, as was my Sauer 44 Magnum Montana Marshall. Glad that problem has been dealt with but at about $100 each for parts and professional installation, a heavy...
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    Got my 41 Special

    After 15 months and over $1300 invested overall I have a Ruger GP100 3" w/adj sights in 41 Special (6 rounds). Yesterday I tested the load of 7.4 gr Power Pistol and 200 gr LRNFP and loaded up more for a full outing today. Pictured is the new arrival from Clements Custom with ammo loaded in...
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    SAA shooting high

    I have an Uberti El Patron stainless that shoots about 3" high with a six o'clock hold at 50 feet. I surmise that the front sight needs to be raised. Ammo will not be considered as any sort of solution, since what I am shooting is too common as 255 grain and loaded within spec but at max charge...
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    Inventory

    I got my spreadsheet set up, for lack of a relational database, and thought the summary might be of interest: 14 cartridges 36 loads 15 active powders 5 types of primers This is all handgun, mostly revolver. I am equipped to also do 30-30, .223/5.56, and .410 but have never done it. The...
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    41 Special crimp

    Using Starline brass headstamped 41 Special, I can't get any crimp from either my 41 Magnum Redding crimp or my 41 Magnum RCBS seat/crimp. I have found mention that Hornady Seat/crimp will produce a roll crimp and wonder if others could validate that such works for them. I am not interested in...
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