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    Powder dipping method

    Regardless of method, be sure to have a scale to measure throws. A tenth of a grain is not going to make a tremendous difference either way. But of course, don't load maximum charges. That makes sense. Safety first. Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk
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    Powder dipping method

    Before I was able to afford powder dispensers, i routinely used to trim cases to make powder dippers. I put a long finishing nail through the flash hole, then bent it 90° and mount on a small wooden dowel. I still have about 7-8 of these that I have used for many years. One way to adjust the...
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    Old powders

    There are a couple of things you can do to test your powder. 1. Smell it. Should not smell acrid or sour. 2. Dump some on a white sheet of paper and swish it around. There should be no residue. 3. Pour a line on the floor and light it. It should burn even, no sputtering or sparking. If it...
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    first time 45 colt

    This is my load. I cast the lead from wheel weights. I do give a slight roll crimp. Fired from Ruger Vaquero and Winchester lever action. Medium recoil and great accuracy. Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk
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    first time 45 colt

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    Researching purchase of an M1 carbine

    I regularly cast and Powder Coat my lead for the M1. After firing several thousand rounds have no issues. Mine is a Plainfield. Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk
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    Researching purchase of an M1 carbine

    Plainfield carbines were manufactured out of military parts reassembled in Plainfield NJ. Mine dates back to the late 50s or early 60s and I still fire it regularly. It has light recoil and weight and it's just plain old fun to shoot. Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk
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    What are the "best" or higher end, AK 47 availablle TODAY?

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