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There are so many good mono-metal bullets available that the elimination of lead bullets wouldn't be crippling but it sure would be a PITA. The biggest problem would probably be for the guys who shoot thousands of 22 rimfire cartridges. I've yet to see any real environmental or health issues...

The Hodgdon Reloading site has data for 275gr and 300gr (cup & core) bullets. That should give you a good starting point.

That is a very nicely formed bullet you've got there. Better than most that I've bought from some of the biggest suppliers on the net.

Steve & Brain @ Hammer Bullets sure have come a long way despite overwhelming competition. The American dream is still alive for those who seek it.

Not all sizing dies have vent holes. Some reloaders do not put lube on the shoulders and still have good results. I'd clean the die and try lubing the cases while avoid getting any on the shoulders and see how that works.

You probably want to avoid DROPPING the trap door after you enter. LOL Just kidding. :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO:

Another idea from a large elevated blind that a friend built: The blind was at least 12' to the platform and had no conventional door, just windows on all 4 sides. You climbed up the ladder which was between the legs and you pushed up on the trap door that gave you access to the blind. Once...

What if you made your cut only 1/8" deep on each side and then snapped it? You could probably sand down the rough edge. I've never done this; just thinking out loud.

I'd just buy some precast lead bullets to get started. Casting is a whole different ball of wax than reloading, and you'll need all new equipment to get started. However, if you're ready to jump in feet first, I'd ask about casting .458 bullets over on Marlinowners.com. There are a bunch of guys...

The shooting box looks great. It's always nice to have plenty of room in the box and a roof that isn't too low where gun muzzles tend to tap it at the worst possible moment. Personally, I like long roof overhangs over all windows. This helps block the sun and the rain when conditions aren't...

I'll normally run a new bullet about .020" off the rifling and start powder testing from there. Once I find a decent node with a particular powder & charge, then I'll adjust seating depth. More often than not, bullet seating depth has resulted in bigger changes in group size than powder or...

I had two SS brakes that I just couldn't get all the carbon out of. I poured a few inches of CLR into a disposable cup and dropped one in. I intended to pull it out in an hour to see how the CLR was working but totally forgot about it until the next day. When I pulled the brake out it looked...

If the Teslong reveals a carbon ring, I remove it. I use BoreTech C4. I'l soak the area with successive patches, leaving time in-between for the C4 to soften the carbon. For a really stubborn ring, I'll soak it overnight by leaving a soaked patch in the chamber neck. Then a bronze brush is used...

Many of Teddy's rifles, shotguns and handguns are still on display in his home (now a museum) @ Sagamore Hill, right here on Long Island. It's a great place to visit if you're in the area. https://www.nps.gov/sahi/index.htm

Nosler made most of my favorite bullets for a long time but now that they're extremely hard to find, I have ventured out to using more of several competing products. I've been shooting a lot of Berger bullets and have just purchased a load of Hornady match bullets to see how they compare...

I'd check with the Canadian Border/Customs office before I tried to cross over with any firearms. I accompanied my buddy to Canada for a once-in-a-lifetime non-res moose hunt. The outfitter advised me to NOT bring any firearms to the border because I was not (personally) hunting and had no...

I heard that most of the really big bears were killed behind Krispy Kreme, but who knows? :ROFLMAO:

$342 for an 8lber at Powder Valley and they always seem to be in stock.

Woah - that's a scary story. Best of luck for a speedy recovery.

When I was a young lad and eager to earn a few bucks, I worked on a farm picking vegetables. I wasn't old enough to drive so the farmer would pick me and a friend up at the house early in the morning. We would literally pick vegetables for 10hrs before returning home. For a solid day of labor in...