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    Chamber cast

    I have recently bought a BSA Martini .310 Cadet rifle and would like to slug the bore and do a chamber cast.
    Slugging is no problem but the chamber is as I have never done it before.............. ...
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    Trajectory calculating software

    Anyone got any comments / observations / links to reliable & accurate trajectory calculating software?:coffee:
  3. Thread: Twist!

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    Thanks guys. I was given this ling by someone on...

    Thanks guys.
    I was given this ling by someone on another forum which is very good.

    http://www.riflebarrels.com/products...wist_rates.htm
  4. Thread: Twist!

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    Twist!

    Is there such a thing as a chart or series of charts that will give the correct rifling twist for various calibers and bullet weights?
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    Thanks for your input guys, appreciate it.:)

    Thanks for your input guys, appreciate it.:)
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    Turret Presses

    Anyone got any comments / observations regarding the use of a Turret Press v an 'O' frame in re-loading .303", 8x60s and 7mm-08Rem
  7. Thread: Kapok!

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    Kapok!

    I understand that kapok is used to 'pad out' a case with a load that is leaving a gap between powder and bullet. I am looking to start casting my own .303 bullets for a No: 4 Enfield and i was...
  8. Sorted!

    http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f392/Duncaninfrance/8-x-60s--SAKO-7-x-64-web.jpg

    Having tried the above today there was no problem with primers partly coming out so it would appear that the load...
  9. KG. My load is ALWAYS in grams because the scales...

    KG. My load is ALWAYS in grams because the scales are in grams so the actual charge is 3 grams. Must have been malfunction of digit on calculator keyboard!

    I am certainly going to look at things...
  10. Thanks for that. Am now looking at the problem...

    Thanks for that. Am now looking at the problem from all angles and will report back on the solution - if I find one!!
  11. I just compared the 2 case dims. Is there...

    I just compared the 2 case dims. Is there anything there that points a finger?

    http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f392/Duncaninfrance/WHELEN--RWS-CASES-DIMS-WEB.jpg
  12. Thanks. Here is a pic of the 2 loaded types side...

    Thanks.
    Here is a pic of the 2 loaded types side by side.
    http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f392/Duncaninfrance/RWS--WEHLEN-WEB.jpg

    The load is 49.2 grains (3 grams) of SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000....
  13. Looks Like I Might Have A Problem........

    .......with the Wehlen brass that I have been re-loading.

    http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f392/Duncaninfrance/wehlen-head-space-web.jpg

    As can be seen the primers are proud of the base after...
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    Today At The Range

    I got into this a bit deeper and took 5 brass12g cases to the range today to try.
    Load:
    5grams 3f BP.
    30 grams No:7 shot
    Winchester Large Pistol primer.
    Need a pattern plate now and I can get...
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    Manufrance...

    Manufrance

    They are still there!
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    Just Been Given These Old Tools

    I have just been given these along with some lead for casting my .457 balls. Anyone have any comments / info that would be of interest? I am sure that I have titled the first 2 correctly but the rest...
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    Blank Ammo

    Can anyone tell me when the first Blank Ammo was made/used. I am talking cartridges here not front stuffers!
  18. Thread: 30-284w

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    Ah yes. I bought the 2 CD's whan I saw that they...

    Ah yes. I bought the 2 CD's whan I saw that they were 'closing down' because of problems. They are excellent CD's and worth every cent.
    I did make some progress yesterday at the club. I was...
  19. Thread: 30-284w

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    Cheers kg.

    I do read French but not that well. I am lucky because there is a member of our club in Blaye that speaks good English. The deal is that I correct his English and he laughs at my French :)

    Will...
  20. Thread: 30-284w

    by duncaninfrance
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    30-284w

    I will soon be taking delivery of a Mosin-Nagant Model 1891/30 in a caliber of 30-284W.

    Has anyone got any suggestions or tips that would be helpful in starting to re-load for it.

    I must point...
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Abbreviations used in Reloading

BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
PSP Pointed Soft Point Spz Spitzer Point SBT Spitzer Boat Tail
LRN Lead Round Nose LWC Lead Wad Cutter LSWC Lead Semi Wad Cutter
GC Gas Check        

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