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    Chicago Sues Glock

    Maybe someone needs to bring suit against Chicago for not prosecuting illegal activities
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    New .40 S&W loader. (I think I'm prepared)

    When our local LE went from 40S&W to 9mm not only were their guns reasonable but their practice ammo was also, not 30yrs closer to 10 When our State Patrol when away from the 45GAP, our LGS offered a Glock, case, 3 mags and 300rnds for $300. I went to the range recently around 9AM and picked up...
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    New .40 S&W loader. (I think I'm prepared)

    My last purchase of 40S&W it was cheaper than 9mm at the time, 500rnds for $75 and 9mm was $78, bulk packed. I purchased 1000 bullets about the same time to reload that brass and am still working on them. I think when you find a good load for your pistols you will enjoy shooting your reloads...
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    New .40 S&W loader. (I think I'm prepared)

    I've been loading 40s&w for a while; I also load on a LCT and love how easy it is to change calibers. I've been loading the 165gr rnfp over both Blue Dot (big flash) and HP38 for a lighter load. Look into the Lee bulge buster (currently around $20), it uses the FCD and full length sizes your...
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    Cost Of 50 BMG Reloading

    I've bought surplus for about $1ea when I purchased my first 50, some was API (armor piercing incendiary) that I don't shoot often, most was 660gr hp. About 8 or 10yrs ago I found some for $1.80, 10 box limit, currently the best I've found is $3. I looked into reloading them, I've saved the...
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    Affordable borescope

    I bought one of the cheap ones from Amazon a couple of yrs back, shows clearly how bad I was/am at cleaning, I still use it especially with a new barrel or gun to remove all copper to get a good starting point when reloading. I think mine was on sale (Amazon day) for less than $20 regularly...
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    problem with an AR-type rifle

    I also have seen dirty chambers cause issues with extraction. It could also have an issue with the extractor, I have seen new extractors cut wrong and one was not even close (M&P). To remove the one in the chamber I also suggest some kind of lubricant soak and tap it out with a ONE piece...
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    Cheap Hobby lathe

    and probably the same cost or cheaper and will last for another 50yrs if properly maintained. A 6" Atlas is a nice beginner level lathe, mine is from the 70s, it can be trued to perform well for brass and aluminum, cutting steel is a little slow, it prefers HSS bits so you get to learn how to...
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    Cheap Hobby lathe

    My last one, I used a rollback wrecker to bring it home, even the motor was heavy, AND it is not a big one, my friend has one that is HUGE and uses 3 phase electrics, it cuts smooth and steady. I can see the difference in mine compared to a little Chinese one as far as quality and finish, and...
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    Asking for a Friend (stuck suppressor on rifle)

    I'm a firm believer in the ATF/Acetone, let it soak and then HRS later or even the next day using a heat gun or propane torch heat up the suppressor at the threads and it should release.
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    6.5 CM Reloading Startup Cost

    I added up for a friends 300WM about 10yrs back, even then he stated with the startup cost he would just purchase factory ammo, with the current ammo prices, I wonder if he still feels that way. Currently I'm looking at a new caliber rifle, the rifle prices are about the same, but the dies and...
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    Reloading using budget friendly equipment versus higher end equipment.

    I'm going to be watching this thread, I have been wondering if I could load more accurate ammo in a co-ax press than I currently load in my RCBS rock chucker or LCT. I only have one "competition" die set and it is for 30-06 and I mostly use the Lee set I have for loading for the Garands and only...
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    Cheap Hobby lathe

    I currently have 4 different hobby lathes, from 6" swing to 12" swing 220v monster. You can find them used between $200 and $400, You can get better used lathes for 1/2 or less than the Chinese offerings. If all your wanting to do is brass you can look for pin lathes but will be extremely...
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    Long Range Rifle/Scope/PRS question(s)

    I watched him at a match, he works the obstacles well and knows his #s, I hope one day to be able to watch him work again. Great person also.
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    Automatic bullet sizer

    I bought a damaged HD treadmill (brand new) and used that motor to replace the bad one on my hobby lathe, total speed control instead of changing the belt on pulleys and a LOT of torque when I installed a 1-3 pulley system, total cost was >$100. Look at DazeCars on YouTube to see the wiring...
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