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  1. PistonPete

    My wife thought I was insane!

    Re: My wife thought I was insane! <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Really. I don't get people who are willing to post up every frigging thing they own for public inspection, especially when it comes to bulk, irreplaceable items and...
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    My wife thought I was insane!

    Re: My wife thought I was insane! NO !! awe2 i do not believe you are crazy, in fact, your tag line says it all<span style="color: #3333FF"> "It's better to have it and not need it,than it is to need it and not have it."</span> tell your wife that she needs to change her attitude about buying...
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    EPA trying to ban ammo and lead sinkers

    Re: EPA trying to ban ammo and lead sinkers <span style="font-size: 20pt"><span style="color: #FF0000">EPA Rejects Calls to Ban Lead in Ammo, Fishing Tackle</span></span> http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/08/...test=latestnews <div class="ubbcode-block"><div...
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    Neighbor/gun rant

    Re: Neighbor/gun rant i do not know where you live, but you could do what a friend of mine done up in Colorado, he had a 500 yd. range, bought and planted a bunch of cottonless Cottenwood trees, lined the first 200 yds with them, they grow fast, so he kept pruning them till they now look...
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    Widener's Are Good Folks

    Re: Widener's Are Good Folks maybe i should have documented this
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    Widener's Are Good Folks

    last week i ordered 5,000 .224 FMJSCBTs "Free Shipping USPS", the box got here today, the mail man drove up to my back door and said, "i got a ton of lead for you", he handed the box to me and said, "it weighs 45 lbs", then picked up three bullets, handed them to me and said, "these are probably...
  7. PistonPete

    I have a question about Emeralds. Any Jewelers ?

    Re: I have a question about Emeralds. Any Jewelers ? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lostangel</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My GF and I have been talking about rings. Nothing specific per se. But in the gist of the conversation, the "hinted"...
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    F-18 Crash

    Re: F-18 Crash <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SmokinAce</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Video </div></div> <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This video is no longer available due to a...
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    Really Filthy Brass

    Re: Really Filthy Brass <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 19Scout77</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Why don't you try putting this in the "for sale" section? </div></div> thank you, i had not given that a thought.
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    Really Filthy Brass

    i have about 60 lbs. of cartridge (just wanted to make that clear) brass, it is all once fired range brass that has been sitting around for three or four years. most all standard calibers, pistol is 9mm thru .45 auto, revolver .38 Spcl. thru .45 LC, rifle, .222 Rem. thru 30-06. if interested...
  11. PistonPete

    Dillon 650 how to get accurate powder dump?

    Re: Dillon 650 how to get accurate powder dump? when i find a random round out of spec it is usually low as the powder in the hopper is also getting low, so i try to keep my powder level at half way at all times, i get about 150-200 rounds before refilling.
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    Dillon 650 how to get accurate powder dump?

    Re: Dillon 650 how to get accurate powder dump? FWIW Dept., i use a Dillion 650 to load for one round only and that is 5.56mm NATO, i use only two different powders, Ramshot TAC and Hodgens BLC-2, they flow like quick silver, after getting the amount to what i want, i weigh every 5th load for...
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    Dillon 650 how to get accurate powder dump?

    Re: Dillon 650 how to get accurate powder dump? Oga, YES ! it works, i was loading .222 Rem. and .243 Win.many years ago and i had the bridging problem, a much older reloader friend told me about this cure for the problem, i was using a Lyman #55 P.M..., and still do, he added, "and pull the...
  14. PistonPete

    Home Defense Shotgun

    Re: Home Defense Shotgun my first choice would be the Winchester M-97, but what i do have is a Lefever double barreled 12 Ga. 18" barrels with Military brass 00 buck rounds.
  15. PistonPete

    Grizzly kills man near Yellowstone **UPDATE **

    Re: Grizzly kills man near Yellowstone in Wyoming <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Always carry noisemakers when in grizz country, and a 12 guage shotgun. </div></div> "...and a 12 guage shotgun." i would prefer my .499LWR, or any...
  16. PistonPete

    brass life

    Re: brass life <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Victor N TN</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have no way of proving it. But I think the US commercial ammo makers tumble their brass (or maybe loaded rounds) before it goes into the box. Years ago...
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    brass life

    Re: brass life <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: motodog</div><div class="ubbcode-body">is there a way to measure the primer pocket after cleaning and before repriming?like a primer pocket go-nogo-guage i can buy </div></div> if you own a lathe or...
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    Challenge coin case

    Re: Challenge coin case Phylodog, nice looking coin, i am fascinated by Challenge Coins, i started collecting them several years ago, i especially like the Silver ones, but that got to be quite expensive, most cost like several boxes of ammo, now i just stick to those given to me or i'll buy...
  19. PistonPete

    Challenge coin case

    Re: Challenge coin case got a photo of your coin ?
  20. PistonPete

    Nosler Plant Explosion???

    Re: Nosler Plant Explosion??? did any of you read the "comments" ? here is one that got a beating: <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Jane Love. They need to close this plant. It is endangering our kids and contributing to violence...