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    220 grain conical load

    Just got a lee 220 conical mold and made up some bullets. What load would you be using for hunting and for plinking. I am guessing as much as I can get in the chamber and still seat the bullet without interference. I have Goex and T7 both 3f. I can change to 2f if needed but have always used...
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    patch, bullet lube

    Thanks guys. Right now I am getting ready to try some conicals in my ROA. Never shot conicals in er before. This is what i am trying to make the lube for. I have the bees wax and olive oil now so I will probably make up a batch tomorrow. I am guessing the consistency of peanut butter is...
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    patch, bullet lube

    Ok thanks. Hey can you give me an idea as to the amounts beeswax to olive oil and Jojoba oil? Also not to "appear" dumb but what is Jojoba oil and where do you get it? thanks guys
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    patch, bullet lube

    Just wondering what home brew patch bullet lube you guys are using? I have been using bees way and lanolin but am having a hard time finding lanolin. Anyway what are you guys using. thanks
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    ballistics calculator

    Not sure this goes here but don't know where else to put it. I was wondering if anyone has found a free ballistics calculator online for a Mac. I want to be able to put in my bullet weight, muzzle velocity and range and have the calculator give me a chart and graphic as to the trajectory of...
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    Patch Lube

    Yep I made a few as a test and they seem to stay supple for a while. I only have them sitting out for about a week but they seem the same. Of course I would have to see how they shoot but that's another story.
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    Ruger Old Army Loads

    Ok I loaded 6 paper cartridges using 30gr of 3f but thought I might be a bit to stout so I put a lighter load in with corn meal. The 30 grains with the round ball took up the entire cylinder.
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    Ruger Old Army Loads

    What is the recommended load for the Old Army? I made up 6 cartridges using 30 gr or 3f.. To much??
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    Ruger Old Army Loads

    Just wondering what you guys are using as a standard hunting load in your Old Army. I always used a reasonable light load for a finishing shot if needed on deer. It has worked fine. I would like to go a little hotter though. I would like not to have to use filler but what are your guys...
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    Patch Lube

    I hear this all the time that petro based products are a no no. Could be and I will not argue the point. I will say I have been shooting since I was a real young kid and never ever had a problem with WD. I use it for rim fire, center fire and BP. I have quite a few firearms and some from my...
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    Patch Lube

    Hope you weren't waiting for a revelation for my patch test. LOL Absolutely low tech. I have used WD for years for patch lube with good results. The only thing is the WD does dry out in a reasonably short period of time. I use the quick shots. I guess that is what they call them. Anyway the...
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    Patch Lube

    I don't actually "clean" the barrel with WD just swab between shots. I do clean with dish washing soap and water. What I have been trying to do is to get the barrel clean enough after the first shot to hit the same poa as subsequent shots. Like was said using the exact same regiment each...
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    Patch Lube

    Thanks guys I will probably stay with the WD this year since I started to late to play with it. I may try the straight olive oil though since no mixing involved to get the right ratio. If I get a chance to see how she shoots with it. My question has always been how long will the patch with...
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    Patch Lube

    Just straight olive oil not mixed with anything? Sounds fine to me. I want to use something I can either make or get locally "cheap". LOL Olive oil sounds good. I really don't know why I want to change the WD has always worked well and keeps the barrel lubed. Just not sure how long it will...
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    Patch Lube

    First I am interested in what you guys are using for patch lube? Actually I have been using WD40 with fine success but always looking for something better. The reason is during hunting season I'm not sure how long the WD will stay damp in the loaded barrel. Actually, in the past, it doesn't...
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    Chain Fire

    What are the better choices? I haven't shot this thing in years. The bug hit me again. I loaded a couple of hundred paper cartridges back then and of course still have them. I am not going to rely on them just use them up a the range. I plan to carry it during deer season to use if needed...
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    Chain Fire

    Thanks guys. Hey have you used Crisco over the ball?
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    Chain Fire

    Trying to avoid this. I made up some paper cartridges and dipped the ball into beeswax. Is this enough to prevent chain fire or do I have to grease the end of the chambers also? I am using corn meal behind the ball then the powder. You guys that shoot the Ruger Old Army what do you do? thanks
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    leavng it loaded

    I hear that. I used a very well known product from a very respected manufacturer that stated it could be loaded and left loaded for the entire season. I called said manufacturer to confirm what was stated on the jar. They assured me it was fine and it had been done for longer periods than...
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    leavng it loaded

    Ok thanks guys. I'll probably just blow the charge out with the compressor. Or just leave it for a day or so. Like you say nothing worse than not firing when it counts.
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