414gates
414gates
@414gates
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Joined: May 16, 2022
Last seen: Jun 5, 2026
Topics: 139 / Replies: 433
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Re: Cast bullet sizing, actual bullet size compared to sizer

I just went and picked up an old micrometer set, Moore and Wright 2-6". R600.It comes with calibration lengths. Toolsave in Alberton. They still ...

2 years ago
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Re: Cast bullet sizing, actual bullet size compared to sizer

On a side note, I also have an old manual engineering vernier from Atelier.When I was using it to verify the size, I noticed if I moved the bullet fur...

2 years ago
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Re: Cast bullet sizing, actual bullet size compared to sizer

What an eye opener. My Sheffield 1" micrometer shows 0.358.The cheapo electronic vernier from Builders is lying to me.

2 years ago
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Re: Cast bullet sizing, actual bullet size compared to sizer

They drop big, up to .360 .They are definitely being sized. The sizer is stamped .358 .Maybe my electronic vernier is out of whack. I have an engineer...

2 years ago
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Re: Primer information

This one gives a visual indication of what primer strength is about.Primer pics.This is a mechanical test Primer StrengthKeep in mind there is no test...

2 years ago
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Re: Altered wheel weight composition?

It's easy to separate the lead from the zinc and steel.Use a wire cutter, close the jaws on the item. If its lead, it'll be soft and the cut...

2 years ago
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Re: What would your answer be...

Find someone from your shooting discipline that shoots much better than you and reloads.Ask them to share their reloading process with you, maybe sit ...

2 years ago
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Re: OCW method - second rifle test

I've read the content at that link.OBT is the mathematical explanation of OCW, as per the author.The reason I would not use OBT instead of OCW re...

2 years ago
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Re: OCW method - second rifle test

Thank you for the info. Why are you not using GRT to find a load?I would not do that, because I am a programmer by trade, and I know that no code ever...

2 years ago
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Re: OCW method - second rifle test

These are very good value for money and work well for this kind of test.3" splatter target

2 years ago
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Re: OCW method - second rifle test

Round robin, 1 shot per charge, 4 shots per string, 5 minutes to cool down, repeat.This is not using QL or GRT, just the load data in the book for the...

2 years ago
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Re: OCW method - second rifle test

I've had good results with this OCW method across 3 different caliber target rifles.This is for my 308 Norma, my 168 Bergers are finished, now I&...

2 years ago
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