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  1. Thread: Annealing

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    Didn't AMP do some tests via a third party on...

    Didn't AMP do some tests via a third party on this kind of stuff?
    Can't quantify but some of my brass has 20 high pressure firings on it. According to GRT I am up around 59000 psi. I anneal every...
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    As big as Texas. At 300 they are about 18...

    As big as Texas.
    At 300 they are about 18 inches across, at 600 about 36 inches.
    Old_School you can come along on any club day and shoot 303 or most calibers for that matter.
    I was just trying...
  3. Thread: MTN bipod/gear

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    Matt can now offer UIT rail adaptors so you can...

    Matt can now offer UIT rail adaptors so you can slide a picattiny mount into your T slotted forend.
  4. I agree with your statement on 8208 getting...

    I agree with your statement on 8208 getting slower and this also highlights the need to test when starting new lot numbers for handloaders. The latest batches of 2208 also seem slower as well.
    With...
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    Awesome work!! and a great yarn to boot!

    Awesome work!! and a great yarn to boot!
  6. Thread: Mr Lee

    by johnd
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    Re altering the pin / dies. The Lee Universal (...

    Re altering the pin / dies. The Lee Universal ( that I have at least) uses a thick pin for Large primer brass, if you run SRP brass you need to thin the pin down or put up with enlarging the flash...
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    Not actually reloading today, but a ton of prep...

    Not actually reloading today, but a ton of prep work for a friend.
    500 cases of once fired 92 Palma match brass .
    From tarnished crap to like new . Wetumbled and annealed. Awaiting resizing...
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    Looks like a typical case head seperation from...

    Looks like a typical case head seperation from ecxessive headspace and / or to much resizeing. Thats the one you can feel with a unfolded paper clip down the inside of the case.
    If you look at the...
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    You are able to shoot them on other weekends too....

    You are able to shoot them on other weekends too. Maybe get a few from your area?
    We have been looking at doing some sort of business house events as well. Just need to look at costing options.
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    BIIGG!! Cant recall the exact specs but at 300...

    BIIGG!!

    Cant recall the exact specs but at 300 yds around 2 foot and at 600 maybe 4 foot. Its big enough that at 300 you can put the blade under the bull for a lolipop sight picture and get a...
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    This weekend ( Sat 9th March ) we are having an...

    This weekend ( Sat 9th March ) we are having an improptu .303 shoot, no competition no prizes just a bring 'em and shoot 'em event.
    Probably shoot at 300 and 600 yds only. The format will be pretty...
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    Impromptu .303 shoot

    This weekend ( Sat 9th March ) we are having an improptu .303 shoot, no competition no prizes just a bring 'em and shoot 'em event.
    Probably shoot at 300 and 600 yds only. The format will be pretty...
  13. Thread: Mr Lee

    by johnd
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    Yes GPM that was my very first thought. I...

    Yes GPM that was my very first thought. I chastised myself furiously as I peered into the offending case. But no! Just one eye stared back at me. will.i.em has got me sorted.
  14. Thread: Mr Lee

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    That was a universal one, or do you mean another...

    That was a universal one, or do you mean another brand?
  15. Thread: Mr Lee

    by johnd
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    Mr Lee

    He was a clever bastard
    I was doing a bit of prep work toay and for .303 I use his trmmer. It does a great job at a reasonable price

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    The little chamfer / deburring tool is a winner too!...
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    No.3 I normally wipe mine on the sheets to get...

    No.3

    I normally wipe mine on the sheets to get dry, dont use the curtains anymore misus gets angry.
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    Nah thats just the green for good light, load is...

    Nah thats just the green for good light, load is within spec. It flicks back to white lights while the next charge is being dropped, then goes green for good or red for bad.
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    A little more serious for tonight. Get to load...

    A little more serious for tonight. Get to load at the kitchen bench for this.

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    My turn. We have an upcoming impromptu .303...

    My turn.

    We have an upcoming impromptu .303 shoot this weekend (anyone is welcome to come along, .303 or not) It will be P14's verses the rest.
    So thats rifles over 100 yrs old against allcomers....
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    Ok will look at how to turn it off, just tried a...

    Ok will look at how to turn it off, just tried a converter app and it was hopeless.
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    HEIC FORMAT FOR PHOTOS

    ok so I took some photos today and went to upload to share on here, invalid file type is the reply to my trying to upload rom my phone.
    It would appear that its gone to HEIC format in a recent...
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    My first thought was if you get a metallic smell ...

    My first thought was if you get a metallic smell / taste in a Dutch oven you need to hold the sheets tighter!:thumbsup:
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    Just a reminder for SUNDAY ! weather is looking...

    Just a reminder for SUNDAY !
    weather is looking good but we have gazebos handy to keep your gear dry if needed.
    You are allowed to shoot from your normal hunting rest whether it's a bipod or pack.
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    Re getting out a squib load. Not that you...

    Re getting out a squib load.

    Not that you should carry one in your day pack, but I have removed projectiles caught in the lands with a drill bit. It works in a pinch and you dont go wrecking your...
  25. Thread: Die problem

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    I had the task of making some 7.62 berdan primed...

    I had the task of making some 7.62 berdan primed ammo inert so that the owner could display it in linked belt. I pulled it all, reconfigured the charge added a 155 match bullet and shot it.
    Then I...
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