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2 Hours Ago

Lt Rabbit replied to a thread FS 5 or 10 - .50 bronze cleaning brushes in Wanted/For Sale Items

I would like 10 please, just let me know how you would like to proceed. Mark

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MR. GADGET replied to a thread RCBS 500M melt issues in Small Arms

Looks like something is off. Post some pictures of the mold and plug. One thing I had a problem with on a few RCBS molds were the pins. The pins...

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7 Hours Ago

Maillemaker replied to a thread RCBS 500M melt issues in Small Arms

I agree - something strange is going on with that base plug. Make sure it is fully screwed in place. I cast around 850-875. Clean mold and...

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8 Hours Ago

Big Grit replied to a thread RCBS 500M melt issues in Small Arms

I'm not sure, but from your picture it looks like the base plug on the mold is too long, causing the skirt to be much to thin.

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8 Hours Ago

Carolina Reb replied to a thread RCBS 500M melt issues in Small Arms

Since you just got it, I bet it still has some if the preservative grease in the mold cavity. Try cleaning it really well with acetone or alcohol....

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11 Hours Ago

lostinwestchester replied to a thread RCBS 500M melt issues in Small Arms

I never go over 800. But pre-heating the mold is a must. Then you need a good pace. To keep things moving well Sent from my SM-N981U using...

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12 Hours Ago

Maillemaker replied to a thread My experiment with making black powder. in Shooting Techs, Tips, & Tricks

Next I shot my Pedersoli P1858. Again I used the RCBS-500M bullet, this time sized to .578, with 56 grains 3F Goex vs. 56 grains 3F homemade...

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12 Hours Ago

Maillemaker replied to a thread My experiment with making black powder. in Shooting Techs, Tips, & Tricks

Got back from the range testing my black powder made from willow charcoal. The upshot: It's basically as good as Goex. If I didn't know I was...

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12 Hours Ago

EPPS1919 replied to a thread RCBS 500M melt issues in Small Arms

I run my lead to 800 to 850 and preheat the mould with a propane torch Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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13 Hours Ago

tucten started a thread RCBS 500M melt issues in Small Arms

I just received my new RCBS 500M minie mould. It?s been a bugger to make bullets. I moulded 25 before I was able to completely fill the base ring....

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14 Hours Ago

P.Altland replied to a thread Garrett Sharps front sight in Shooting Techs, Tips, & Tricks

It?s definitely slotted. My other Garrett had the front blade replaced when I got it, so not sure how they did it. Sent from my iPhone using...

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15 Hours Ago

rcbloom2 replied to a thread Smith Carbine Bore Diameter and Sizing Die in Shooting Techs, Tips, & Tricks

Yes, I have shot them as cast. I have to experiment with different charges too.

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Lou Lou Lou replied to a thread Garrett Sharps front sight in Shooting Techs, Tips, & Tricks

the sight block appears to be brazed/soldered on. Not gonna move. Can you adjust rear sight? If not file it flush, slot it and solder in a new sight

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16 Hours Ago

P.Altland started a thread Garrett Sharps front sight in Shooting Techs, Tips, & Tricks

Is the front sight blade pinned or pinched in similar to Repro Smith. Tapping on it has not moved it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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20 Hours Ago

ms3635v replied to a thread Smith Carbine Bore Diameter and Sizing Die in Shooting Techs, Tips, & Tricks

An original Smith bullet measures .5255". I shoot a .520" bullet sized to .518" in my original Smith with 28 grains of 3F and it is very accurate.

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1 Day Ago

Maillemaker replied to a thread Smith Carbine Bore Diameter and Sizing Die in Shooting Techs, Tips, & Tricks

I'm shooting the Eras Gone Smith sized to .515 using the hard black tubes. 33 grains 3F Goex seems to do well. Have you tried shooting them...

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1 Day Ago

mgmradio replied to a thread Smith Carbine Bore Diameter and Sizing Die in Shooting Techs, Tips, & Tricks

You don?t need a sizing die. .520 is perfect for your bore especially with the raised rings. You usually want .001-.002? oversized in a carbine.

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rcbloom2 started a thread Smith Carbine Bore Diameter and Sizing Die in Shooting Techs, Tips, & Tricks

I am trying to get my Smith to shoot better. The Eras Gone bullets I have are measuring .520. I slugged the bore on my Smith Carbine and want to buy...

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Harry Gaul replied to a thread Time to sell revolver, muskets, smoothbore and Maynard Carbine. in Wanted/For Sale Items

All members, the 44 cal revolver and 30 inch Macon have been sold. thanks to all who inquired. the remaining firearms are for sale. Harry...

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Dixie Chick started a thread 22 slot rotating gun rack in Wanted/For Sale Items

Clean, Freshly lacquered, 22 slot gun rack, rotates. $250.00

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