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    Source for 10.5 percussion caps

    I'm trying to find a source for #10.5 percussion caps for a cap-and-ball revolver. I did some googling but without much luck. Anybody happen to know a source for these?
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    Round ball in a modern inline grouping poorly

    I have a CVA Accura 50 caliber that shoots 295 grain conicals (actually Powerbelts) very well with White Hots. I thought I'd like to shoot something cheaper, so I picked up some Hornady .490 round ball and some Cabela's .010 patches. I tried them with the White Hots and the gun spews them all...
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    Replicating Federal GM 69 grain in 223 Remington

    Hi! I have a rifle that, as I have recently discovered, shoots very decently with Federal Gold Medal (aka Premium) ammunition, which uses a 69 grain bullet. This is in .223 Remington with a 16 inch barrel, 1:8 twist (yes, 1:8, not 1:9.) I get a median velocity of 2578 fps from this...
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    What's the difference between these two factory loads?

    Sinclair lists two Winchester shotshell types that seem to have identical specs: 12 gauge, 2-3/4 inch, 2-3/4 dram, 1-1/8 oz 7.5 shot, 1140 fps. Product codes are WINAA127VP and WINAA1275. One costs $2 more than the other per box of 25. What's the difference?
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    Scientific material on how the eyes behave under stress

    I'm hunting for scientific papers in refereed journals that describe how the eyes behave in situations of severe stress, such as trigger an intense fight-or-flight reaction. My understanding is that any human being, on become aware of a deadly threat, focuses both eyes on the threat with the...
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    Rings on 38 Special brass

    I have a batch of used 38 Special brass that happens to have two rings around each case, rather like the cannelure you find on some bullets. Here's a link to a picture: http://www.freshwaterseas.com/thebullpup/bullpupammo/brassrings.jpg I would appreciate it if anyone can fill me in on...
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