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    SOLD Fs - 6mm Creedmoor Reloading Lot

    I am interested in the remaining items.
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    SOLD Bullets, Dies, 223 Brass

    PM sent
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    California legal AR Build??

    Thanks to both of you. Quite of bit of the info I have googled & read, was somewhat dated.
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    Maggie’s Your Other Hobbies?

    (in no particular order) Concealed Carry instructor, conduct multiple NRA classes, reloading, gunsmithing, dad, grand dad (we married young! :) ), & coin collecting.
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    California legal AR Build??

    What are the current guidelines for building a CA legal AR15? (already have the mag button) What else?
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    Maggie’s Motivational Pic Thread v2.0 - - New Rules - See Post #1

    snakeman - THANK YOU for keeping this thread on track!!!
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    Last American Lead Smelter Closing Down in December

    The price of lead from "secondary" sources, ie...reclaimed lead, will increase - bet on it.
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    10/22 Takedown, folding, Woody!

    Thought the Ruger 10/22 Takedown models were a neat item. Thought it would be even better with a Butler Creek folding stock. So, commenced to making one. Ended up with this: ...another black rifle. Ho hum... So.....thought this might be appropriate. Also added an A2...
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    Fed up with stuck cases

    Forgot to mention.... Does everybody CLEAN their new (or used) dies PRIOR to reloading? Dies have a rust preventative sprayed on them. Disassemble and clean thoroughly - I use carb cleaner and a plastic brush on sizing and seating dies.
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    Fed up with stuck cases

    You tumble loaded rounds? Is this not supposed to be kind of hard on powder? (breaks it down into smaller pieces or change the burn rate by a multitude of methods) Have also read, from several sources, it is possible to light a round off when tumbling loaded rounds.
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    Fed up with stuck cases

    Your problem is already diagnosed. One Shot = One Stuck. Some have great luck using this product. I do not.
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    Gunsmithing Why do savage owners love nuts?

    Barrel nut, floating bolt head.........what is not to like? Can convert a long action from 17 Squirrel to 338 RUM in 15 minutes.......what is not to like?
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    K31?

    FYI - 7.5x55 brass IS available....just neck UP 284 Winchester brass. Extracts perfectly....and is a LOT cheaper than trying to find boxer primed 7.5x55 brass.
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    Maggie’s Motivational Pic Thread v2.0 - - New Rules - See Post #1

    Re: Motivational Pic Thread v2.0 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DirectAssault</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> </div></div> The world would never remember my name, but WOOD remember the way I went out. (yes, I meant to spell WOOOOOD that way)
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    Maggie’s the ex wife

    Re: the ex wife <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: guntard007</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My girlfriend and I are in a financial pinch. She told me maybe I need to sell some of my stuff. I told her I'd sell some of mine when she stands on the...
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    Hunting & Fishing sucessfull mountain lion hunt

    Re: sucessfull mountain lion hunt Beautiful...simply beautiful. Congratulations!!!!!!!!!
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    Fellow Savage Shooters need feedback

    Re: Fellow Savage Shooters need feedback Or, size a piece of brass with your current setup. Check if the sized brass will chamber in your rifle. No? Unlock the die locking ring, turn the die down 1/8 turn, lock die in place, size the brass, and try to chamber. Continue adjusting 1/8 turn...
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    Fellow Savage Shooters need feedback

    Re: Fellow Savage Shooters need feedback Ok..how about a picture of a piece of SIZED brass as you are currently sizing. With a black sharpie, please apply the ink to: Bottom of neck Entire shoulder 1/4" down the body below the shoulder/body datum line 1/4" on the body...from the casehead...
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    Fellow Savage Shooters need feedback

    Re: Fellow Savage Shooters need feedback You are actually better off buying a set of shell holders from Redding - height is different. ...or... Instead of modifying your die, just take a thousandths or two off of the top of the shell holder. You are accomplishing the same thing. $6 shell...