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  1. Thread: handguns

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    A couple years back, there was a pretty strident...

    A couple years back, there was a pretty strident debate in gun Net groups about catastrophic failures in Glock pistols firing cast bullets, and to a lesser extent some discussion about how well they...
  2. Another rifle/caliber in my collection that I...

    Another rifle/caliber in my collection that I have become attached to is my Remington Model 788 in 243 Winchester. I've had it for about 3 years now, and from Day 1 it did good things with 85 grain...
  3. Thread: handguns

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    Bob-- I hear ya, sir--my tastes are pretty...

    Bob--

    I hear ya, sir--my tastes are pretty "old school" as well. As much as it pains me to admit it, them dishwasher-safe bottom-feeding sliders do work, though. Just thinking about Mrs. Al...
  4. I have come to greatly enjoy and respect my...

    I have come to greatly enjoy and respect my CZ-550 Lux in 9.3 x 62 Mauser.

    First--the rifle. It's an updated Mauser turnbolt, controlled round feeding and all that good stuff. It has a...
  5. Thread: ruger mini 14

    by DeputyAl
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    Rocker-- I had a 187 series model--it had 1/9"...

    Rocker--

    I had a 187 series model--it had 1/9" pitch, as measured via the trusty "cleaning rod with flag" method. I would call or E-mail Ruger with that question, they should be able to answer it...
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    Hey, Broomer! You KNOW I'll make sure those 38...

    Hey, Broomer!

    You KNOW I'll make sure those 38 S&W cases get recycled appropriately.

    Get signed up here and on the Cast Boolits site that Ken is moving this way. This site reminds me a lot of...
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    Yessir, CEO--a real fine piece of work, and a big...

    Yessir, CEO--a real fine piece of work, and a big project logistically speaking. THANK YOU, SIR!!
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    With all the good factory ammo out there--and all...

    With all the good factory ammo out there--and all the good pistols that can now function reliably with same--the reasons for employing handloads for self-defense have largely expired. What I have...
  9. Thread: handguns

    by DeputyAl
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    I haven't bought a Glock yet--just couldn't warm...

    I haven't bought a Glock yet--just couldn't warm up to them. They damn sure work, though--a bunch of them are in service at my agency, and they just tick right along. There has been some discussion...
  10. Thread: shuh

    by DeputyAl
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    Poll: California's laws on the taking of crows make...

    California's laws on the taking of crows make zero sense. In the late 1970's, UC Berzerkly-based junk science caused them to be listed as a protected songbird. Things changed about 10-12 years...
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    Reloads are not "illegal" by statute in my state...

    Reloads are not "illegal" by statute in my state (CA), but might not be the best idea for carry use.

    There is a gunrag writer who has built his career on decrying the use of handloads in...
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    CA New Guy Checking In

    First post here--hope to contribute frequently.

    I've been a reloader for 30+ years, and a bullet caster for 20+ years. I load 33 metallic calibers and 4 shotshell gauges. I am a recently retired...
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Abbreviations used in Reloading

BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
PSP Pointed Soft Point Spz Spitzer Point SBT Spitzer Boat Tail
LRN Lead Round Nose LWC Lead Wad Cutter LSWC Lead Semi Wad Cutter
GC Gas Check        

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