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    CCI #11 and CCI #11 M in stock at Midway

    Don't Know if this is the right place; CCI #11 and CCI #11 M in stock at MidwayUsa as of 09/24/2021 I am not a shill for suppliers, just received email notification. Thought I would pass it on.
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    25 or so yrs ago my Uncle short started his brand new rifle.....

    Its is very interesting the photos look very close to a "squib" event. Which, doing what I do, have seen a few. Your explanation of the column of air is something to ponder. Acting like the 1st projectile slamming into a 2nd projectile (squib). I am one that my eyebrow raises when I hear...
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    Trying out Lee real 360gr cast lead bullets for the first time

    I am new here also and new to casting bullets. In the grand scheme of things, it was pretty easy and not so much $$$ to get setup. Now I did have to go the extra mile on where I setup. I installed a ventilation system over the pot, built a PID for control and a powder coating setup. Bought a...
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    Goodmorning

    Good morning from the Carolinas
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    Trying out Lee real 360gr cast lead bullets for the first time

    Is it possible that is not a REAL, but a Lee Improved Minie Ball ? I just cast these. The REAL does not have a hollow base. As Mr Mitchell mentioned, it is really important to have pure lead. Also may want to experiment on the powder charge. I don't plan on hot rodding any of these...
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    Trying out Lee real 360gr cast lead bullets for the first time

    Thank you Mr. Mitchell. The lube has me the most puzzled right now. I have some commercial stuff and few different BW/Crisco combinations I am going to try finger applying at the range. The weather now is so hot everything seems to be a liquid. My hunting conditions will more likely be...
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    New rifle

    I would like to see your 50 yard groups. If you can get the same as 25, which could happen as you settle with the gun/load, I would be happy. :thumb: From your photos, please tell me your backstop is not a driveway and motor home? o_O
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    Minnie Ball Stuck 1861 Springfield

    I second the "Well Said!" I am new to MLs except minor experience 30 years ago. I am NOT new to reloading in the smokeless world. My consumption rate per year is around 20K rounds. I joined this group to for educational purpose - to learn things. I have been very hesitant to ask what I am...
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    Trying out Lee real 360gr cast lead bullets for the first time

    I am going to cast the Lee 360 grain Improved minie tonight. I am also working up my lube. I started with 50/50 Crisco and Beeswax. 1/2 cup each. I used a pyrex bowl and stuck it in the toaster oven ~350F and it liquified and mixed pretty well. Today I purposley put it in the car for work...
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    New rifle

    Congratulations, that is a good looking ML. Let us know how it shoots and what.
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    Trying out Lee real 360gr cast lead bullets for the first time

    @gun_painter, I would not worry about the 320/360 edit. It happens. Folks really interested will pick up and read your error. I added this to my 50 tonight. Yes, I know, modern tech, but my eyes are catching up with the date on my drivers license. I cast these yesterday. The 50 cal 250...
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    Trying out Lee real 360gr cast lead bullets for the first time

    Is this a 360 gr or a 320 gr? I just cast some 250 and 320s for my .50 I will be very pleased to have your group at 50 yards. That is about the max range from two of my favorite blinds. How did you lube? Right now I plan on using a .50 cal wad over the powder and finger lube the REAL...
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    Good conical bullet for 50 cal 1-48.

    I am getting ready to do my own test around this same issue for 50 cal. I have RB, 250, 320 and 360 bullets. My ML is a 1:48. Only powders to play with is PRS and Goex 2f. Caps are #11 CCI Magnum.
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    The Good, the Bad and the Visible

    I hope I answer this correctly. It is a 5.5mm Dual Usb 6LED Android Endoscope Waterproof Inspection Camera It was $12 from eBay. I use Linux Mint and VLC to just capture video and snap shot.
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    The Good, the Bad and the Visible

    There was another thread about rusty barrel here recently. The OP was advised to try Evapo Rust. I picked up some last night. Plugged the breach and filled the barrel. This is what I have after about 10 hours. I cleaned the barrel with a brass brush for a few strokes then just patches...
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    Asking for experienced advice on revolver wear n tear

    I am ready for the frying-pan, but what is slam cocking? Novice here at best. OP has some of my same concerns.
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    The Good, the Bad and the Visible

    Hi Folks, The good, maybe, I think. A $12 camera on a 2 meter lead tells a story. I have some of these little cameras I use for other projects. I thought I would run one down the bore of my 50 cal. The good, it is $12 camera and I think the breach end looks pretty good. Please chime in if...
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    4 replicas, 2 old 2 newish, what next?

    I spent last night and this morning dinking with both the unknown and the CVA pocket. I did get the pocket working 90% of the time. Only a few times it over indexed. It appears it too needs a new bolt/hand. A bit of lube and light polishing helped a lot. Would I shoot it now, you bet. The...
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    4 replicas, 2 old 2 newish, what next?

    Well I did shoot the unmentionable match today. Long hot tired. But after a shower I could not let this go. I started with the unknown with the cylinder issue. My spidey senses tell me it is possible the bolt and trigger are warn out? I dont thing the trigger should have a needle on the end...
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    4 replicas, 2 old 2 newish, what next?

    OK, I think I will take another run at both. I am not unmentionable USPSA shooting this weekend, so I have a little time. My #1 priority is to cast some bullets, but this will be #2.
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