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  1. Docendo Discimus

    Vintage handloading items, picture thread.

    I think it would be useful to have a collection thread of pictures on THR of vintage reloading components, equipment, presses, molds, scales, and similar items. Each year that goes by there are fewer out in circulation, and this would be a way to pass on the history to the next generation. I...
  2. J

    Favorite .30 caliber mold?

    Just getting into casting again. I have a bunch of 5.56 cases I am turning into .300 Blackout. What's your favorite mold in the 150+gr weight for .30 caliber, specifically the .300 Blackout? I have heard the Saeco 175 is a good choice. It doesn't have to be the heaviest, just 150gr plus...
  3. el Godfather

    Leather Holster: long terms use and molding

    Hi I have some questions regarding a leather holster that I am getting custom made for my Colt Anaconda. 1. Is there any spray/oil available that will prevent leather from molding on bullets in the loops and the revolver itself, so they can be left in the holster over stretch of time worry...
  4. gtrgy888

    Why did historical molds have roundball?

    Hi all, What are your theories for why historical lead molds included both roundball and conical cutouts? What was the intended purpose of shooting lead roundball out of cap and ball sixguns? Does anyone have supporting documents that write about this? It’s one of those nagging questions now...
  5. Snidely70431

    Homemade version of Ideal Cylindrical Adjustable Mould

    I recently found a picture of an old Ideal mould in The Paper Jacket by Paul Matthews. Matthews also included a picture of his version:
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