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    reloading computer program ?

    Re: reloading computer program ? www.bergerbullets.com/Ballistics%20Program/index.html
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    Accurate Dial Caliper??

    Re: Accurate Dial Caliper?? The pointy part on top will measure inside. What do plan to do with all those other gauges? Most folks just take the OD of a loaded case and adjust their bushing size accordingly. Pin gauges? Telescoping gauges? What for? A ball mic measures neck-wall...
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    338 lapua primer seating on new brass

    Re: 338 lapua primer seating on new brass Standard shell holders all have a 1/4" standard height spec. What brand of primers are you using and which tool? Primers have a seating depth spec, and not all brands are the same.
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    Reloading bench of a friend of mine

    Re: Reloading bench of a friend of mine <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rockdoc</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Seriously, looks like a disaster waiting to happen. </div></div> Or one that has already happened. Remove everything that doesn't...
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    lee vs rcbs

    Re: lee vs rcbs You could just tell the wife to order the RCBS ChargeMaster Combo and a Redding Boss or Big Boss press, depending on what size you need. Order a Sinclair catalog and buy everything else yourself. In a year or two when you would otherwise be getting a ChargeMaster, you'd be...
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    Dillon BMG Press, Price & Del. Announced

    Re: Dillon BMG Press, Price & Del. Announced If you can afford the components, you can afford the press. What's the production rate? Can you load a lifetime supply the first day? Why's it built on standoffs?
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    Getting started...

    Re: Getting started... Here's a delightful dissertation on the comparative virtues of some equipment brands: www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1519706#Post1519706 These people have good prices and handle international orders: www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/...
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    Stainless Steel Media Testimonials

    Re: Stainless Steel Media Testimonials <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nwsnowbum</div><div class="ubbcode-body">...the second one was picked up by running a magnet over the entire lot. </div></div> Stainless?
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    Shoulder denting problem

    Re: Shoulder denting problem The problem is lube on the shoulders. What kind of lube are you using? Thick, viscous stuff if hard to use judiciously.
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    Tried neck turning and im confused......

    Re: Tried neck turning and im confused...... If you don't know the year and make/model of car that has the right sized O-ring, you're not going to do much good at the auto store these days. The guy at the hardware store will be able to communicate much more effectively.
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    primer craters, not always a pressure indicator?

    Re: primer craters, not always a pressure indicato I understand that Remington has started beveling the firing pin hole in the bolt, <span style="font-style: italic">to give the brass a place to flow</span>. It appears that your bolt is so configured, and is the source of your cratering...
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    Equipment for the New Reloader

    Re: Equipment for the New Reloader <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CrystalVue</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I talked to the folks at CH4D today. They do sell the Rock Crusher. They have an aggreement to sell it for the Old Western Scrounger...
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    lee hand primer?

    Re: lee hand primer? Some of the large calibers have this problem. If there's room, grind some clearance for the brass.
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    Equipment for the New Reloader

    Re: Equipment for the New Reloader 1) The correct answer is 16, <span style="font-style: italic">Wilson</span>
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    Reloading Presses and Dies for following calibers

    Re: Reloading Presses and Dies for following cali The <span style="font-style: italic">Rock Crusher</span> comes to mind, although you may want something smaller for handgun cartridges. We're told that it may be available from CH4D.
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    WTB: Cheap single stage press

    Re: WTB: Cheap single stage press Did I mention that I like the dippers and the primer-pocket tool? No moving parts.
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    New to reloading, a few questions .

    Re: New to reloading, a few questions . If you size your brass before trimming and if the shoulder heights are set uniformly, then the Possum Hollow device should give even trim lengths. This tool, like a Giraud or Gracey, indexes off of the case shoulder, and trim length varies with...
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    ?WHAT POWDER MEASURER TO GO WITH?

    Re: ?WHAT POWDER MEASURER TO GO WITH? Don, You have two paths before you. The first is somewhat conventional. You can use a scale in conjunction with either a powder measure or some other means of placing a volume of powder in the scale pan, like a spoon or a set of dippers. It is then...
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    Equipment for the New Reloader

    Re: Equipment for the New Reloader The newer Rockchucker, besides having a taller window, has an ambidextrous handle; the primer-catcher is also different. The shortcoming of the new presses is poor fit of the ram to the bore. IMO, the press you're looking for is the Redding <span...
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    Equipment for the New Reloader

    Re: Equipment for the New Reloader The broken press is an RCBS <span style="font-style: italic">Partner</span>. It has an aluminum frame. There is no word on the locale of its current production, but it has been around since long before RCBS started out-sourcing some of its manufacturing...