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    Winchester WXR Powder

    do you have an idea what cartridge you would like to try it in ? I'll see if I have any data . I've never used it .
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    New girlfriend

    Congratulations Mark , she is a looker , eye candy for sure . I'm sure she'll be giving small groups in no time .
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    Happy 4th of July

    Happy forth of July . hope you all had a great day celebrating with your friends and families . I remember celebrating 1976 , and I'm lucky enough to be celebrating 2026 . there's a lot of history involving our brave veterans , for making America what it is . I wouldn't want to be...
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    For Sale Dan Wesson 357 pistol pac

    I didn't think this would last long . the new owner should be happy with the purchase . I have a Dan Wesson in 41 mag . I have the 6" standard weight BBL . I do like it .
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    To anneal or not?

    my first sign of needing annealed was , I usually saw my shoulder bumps get more random . it's so easy , I feel it's best to do it every time .
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    To anneal or not?

    it depends on how fast ya can say Mississippi or is it , Missississippi . don't stutter ! LOL 4, 5 or 6 should be enough to get the dull red , " just starting to glow " as soon as it starts to glow , remove the heat , this time will vary according to brass placement in the flame ...
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    To anneal or not?

    Thanks Dan , heck I forgot about the molten lead system . probably the least expensive way to go , and as you said you know the temp .
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    Brass selection

    I did find it , starting TODAY . Peterson Cartridge's Cosmetic Seconds Sale is back, and as one of our newsletter subscribers, you're getting a 24-hour heads up notification before anyone else. Beginning Thursday, July 2nd at 4:00 PM EST, you'll have exclusive first access until 7:00 PM...
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    Brass selection

    watch , Peterson brass " I got an email a day or two ago , saying they are having their seconds on sale soon . probably for a forth of July sale . I just took a quick look , I don't see it mentioned . https://petersoncartridge.com/
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    Help: Need .338 WM reduced loads

    Scott has not logged onto the forum since March 11 , 2013
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    To anneal or not?

    I anneal after every fire . the brass is just so much more consistent to work with . there are a lot of us guys , on the Nosler forum , that anneal . if you're going to get started we'll get you going correctly . I think a few guys have the induction machines , I'd say hands down the...
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    Ticks

    the ticks are still in a lull here . I probably haven't picked more than a few , in a month or so . it makes being in the woods a lot nicer .
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    Adding Weight

    I had an engine internally balanced . they used a metal called , " Mallory Metal " . for an engine the advantage is the heavy weight , to small size ratio. in a long gun , you are still adding heavy weight that needs to be carried ..
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    Chronograph

    Me too
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    Problems

    Paul , I had a few weird things going on at one time . I always stayed logged in at that time . now I try to remember to log out each time . I need to log in every time now , and things have been flawless since I've been doing this . I also try to shutdown my computer more often ...
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