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Campfire 'Bwana
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My first metallic press was bequeathed to me by a mentor. It was an early Herter's model. It always reminded me of something that I had seen, but I could never put my finger on what it was. Then a couple of years ago, we were in back in Duluth after many years, and there in Canal Park was a memorial featuring a Navy anchor - bingo.
Not a real member - just an ordinary guy who appreciates being able to hang around and say something once in awhile.
Happily Trapped In the Past (Thanks, Joe)
Not only a less than minimally educated person, but stupid and out of touch as well.
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Campfire Ranger
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What did you start with, and when?
I started in about 1980, with a Lee Loader and a scale, making 30-06 ammo for a rifle I bought (no kidding) at the J C Penney outlet store in Sparks, NV. The neighbor who was giving me advice was sure that hollow points were the way to go, but had no idea why one of his bullets blew up on impact, removing a good piece of deer hide without penetrating. I started in the early 1960's with a 30.06 Lee Loader and dippers for my left hand Savage I found at Famous Barr in St. Louis. About the only rifle they had left... Couldn't wait to show it to my left-handed Granddad who later taught me how he learned to shoot a Springfield in WWI.
Leo of the Land of Dyr
NRA FOR LIFE
I MISS SARAH
“In Trump We Trust.” Right????
SOMEBODY please tell TRH that Netanyahu NEVER said "Once we squeeze all we can out of the United States, it can dry up and blow away."
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Campfire Outfitter
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I just came into possession of one of the Lee handheld loaders.
Have not played with it but it might be good for building up some arm strength.
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Campfire 'Bwana
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Campfire 'Bwana
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I started reloading with a RCBS JRS for a Smith 27 357 back in 1974. That reloader served me well, reloading everything I put it to the task to including the 460 Wby. Recently I bought a Forester Co Ax and loving it! I had a Hornady 366 shotshell loader too, but sold it after trap shooting wasn't a thing for me anymore.
We may know the time Ben Carson lied, but does anyone know the time Hillary Clinton told the truth?
Immersing oneself in progressive lieberalism is no different than bathing in the sewage of Hell.
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Campfire Tracker
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Campfire Tracker
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'77 or'78. Rockchukar, 10-10 scale RCBS dies for 30-06 and 7x57. Add things as needed. Still have and use. A lot.
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Campfire 'Bwana
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I just came into possession of one of the Lee handheld loaders.
Have not played with it but it might be good for building up some arm strength. Are you talking the "nutcracker" type? They are a very different animal than the original Lee Loaders.
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Happily Trapped In the Past (Thanks, Joe)
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Campfire Kahuna
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Was putting on a new roof for a couple, I was given a Lee smelter and a tool box full of molds and handles, other casting tools.
Old girl told me her husband was already too stupid and didn’t need to be messing around with melting lead in their garage.
lol
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