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    Sharps-Borchardt M. 1878 rebuild

    I have a Sharps-Borchardt Model 1878 Rifle Action, S.N. 19448, that was in my dad's collection. Can you recommend a source that can build a rifle in military rifle configuration? Interested in .45-70, 32” round barrel, good/fine stock, and adequate sights. The metal has no finish but it is...
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    .001" difference in bullet size

    I am unable to obtain sufficient neck tension in .25 ACP hand loads using new Starline brass sized in a Lee carbide die with no bell. Bullets are undersized, measuring .250", though the carton is marked .251". Satisfactory tension is evident using another brand of bullets measuring .251"...
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    Moderately-slow burning rifle powders

    I'm planning to handload for 7 X 57 Mauser (mil surplus) and .243 Winchester (Browning BLR). Have never used these, but cross references from the Nosler and Speer manuals suggest that IMR4064, H380, and IMR4895 are suitable powders for both calibers. Please recommend the best powder...
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