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  1. Thread: 6mm 223

    by Firefly1957
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    Welcome to the forum I shoot 223 but have often...

    Welcome to the forum I shoot 223 but have often thought that necked up to .243 or .257 it would be a great round. I do trim them (.223 cases) down for use with light loads in .351 Winchester Self...
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    We all start somewhere nerf was not around when I...

    We all start somewhere nerf was not around when I was young we did have cork guns and G I Joe guns that shot hard plastic bullets that could take out a glass Christmas tree ornament from across the...
  3. I heard another view on this if you are armed and...

    I heard another view on this if you are armed and caught in a mob situation it would be better to expend your ammo in defense of yourself than to have a criminal mob get a hold of your loaded weapon!
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    I tried to connect with no luck but I have it...

    I tried to connect with no luck but I have it saved as a .org not .com neither connects any way.
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    OK I did hear him say he was going to...

    OK I did hear him say he was going to fundamentally change America besides that has he said anything true? If all gunowners voted against "The Bummer" he would lose the election!
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    I have one built in the early 80's in Italy with...

    I have one built in the early 80's in Italy with only a Number on the cylinder.
  7. Thread: 44 Special

    by Firefly1957
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    Charter arms bulldog.

    Charter arms bulldog.
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    Da!

    Can you tell me what this administration has not lied about?:fighting58:
  9. I bought a mec reloader in 1973 in 20 ga. have...

    I bought a mec reloader in 1973 in 20 ga. have added a lot since reload .221 fireball,.256 Win Mag, .223 Rem, 20 ga. , 12 , .410 (that would be a caliber even though it is shotgun), 30-06,300...
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    I have a very old piece that broke it states...

    I have a very old piece that broke it states silver plated I attempted to solder it with 60-40 solder and the core melted before the solder? It must be tin with the weight and low melting point but...
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    1/4 inch is a bit thin even Muzzle loaders can...

    1/4 inch is a bit thin even Muzzle loaders can damage it . We used mostly 1/2 inch steel at our Muzzle loading club and it would still get beat up.
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    will the rifling rate of your pistol stabilize a...

    will the rifling rate of your pistol stabilize a bullet that heavy?
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    Kennesaw Georgia did that a number of years ago...

    Kennesaw Georgia did that a number of years ago Last I heard the crime rate was still lower there than before.
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    Bullseye and cast bullets The biggest trouble is...

    Bullseye and cast bullets The biggest trouble is a double charge does not show well but I have loaded to one grain putting bullet down near powder without worrying about getting slug stuck in barrel....
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    Are you looking for a practice load? Try this...

    Are you looking for a practice load? Try this link at Alliant If she is using the gun for protection you might consider something with a little more energy but she needs lots of practice first. I...
  16. Thread: Hello

    by Firefly1957
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    Only if I am going to eat it. DNR really frowns...

    Only if I am going to eat it. DNR really frowns on shooting fish and that included those flying carp they don't want in the great lakes.;)
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    Looks like I followed you over I did try signing...

    Looks like I followed you over I did try signing up once before but was blocked. Probably by my mistake.
  18. I have heard in the not so reliable press that...

    I have heard in the not so reliable press that that is already law at least here in Michigan.
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    Enjoy the 1911 is a fun gun to shoot even more so...

    Enjoy the 1911 is a fun gun to shoot even more so if you do not reload as chasing empties is a bummer. Good luck and get well on your shoulder.
  20. Thread: Hello

    by Firefly1957
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    Hello

    I have been over on cast Boolits since July thought I would look this over.
    I am retired in Michigan and shoot, swage, cast, reload, and Muzzle load. Started loading shot gun at 14, rifle at 16...
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