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The Three-Fingered Alchemist, Episode 8
Take a moderate charge of Unique under a .356″ 95 grain Missouri Bullet Company* LRN pill and you have a load that runs great in a Beretta ’34, is a softy in an LCP, and a bit mellower than factory … Continue reading
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The Three-Fingered Alchemist, Episode 7
I think I have found the No. 5 Mk I’s favorite load: A little math, assuming a conservative 5 load life for my brass: Brass – $23 per 50 Powder – $27 per pound Bullets – $26 per 100 Primers … Continue reading
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The Three-Fingered Alchemist, Episode 6.
I completely forgot to finish my expense details of my first 38 S&W Special loads: Brass – Free (It was all gathered before I started reloading, future factory ammo will have a cost added.) Powder – $27 for one pound. … Continue reading
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So, I Made Six Things. TTFA Episode 5.
And I hope they don’t blow my topstrap into my face: 6 Rounds Case: Top Brass Primer: CCI #500 Small Pistol Powder: No details for you. They are filled with Unique in the minimum charge end of things. Bullet: 158 … Continue reading
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Capitalism: It Ain’t Always Roses And Kitten Hugs. TTFA, Episode 4
I ordered 1,000 sized and lubricated 158 grain bevel-based lead flat nose bullets sized to .358 from The Bullet Works. The price was good, shipping and handling was a normal rate, and the site format was intuitive. My order was … Continue reading
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In Which Butch Falls To Cancer Contracted From Long-Term Radon Exposure. TTFA Episode Three.
Because I will be spending a not insignificant amount of time in my basement now:
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The Three-Fingered Alchemist, Episode 2
The new press kit is here along with a set of 30-06 dies: There was no primer pocket cleaner in the kit, but there was a nice little apology note/card to fill out to have one mailed to me.I’ll get … Continue reading
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The Three-Fingered Alchemist, Episode 1
The Lee Classic loaders arrived yesterday: 1,000 158 grain lead flat nose bullets for the 38 are on their way right now, as well as a conundrum. The Lee anniversary kit with powder scale arrives tomorrow evening, so I have … Continue reading
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