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    Lubing conicals - Methods

    I finally have some decent bullets from my Lyman 575213 .58 minnie mold. Now I want to lubricate them. I mixed up some Stumpy's moose marrow using this formula: Beeswax 3 oz. Castor Oil 9 oz. Murphy's Oil Soap 1 oz. Witch Hazel 1 oz. Now how is the best way to apply it? Do you rub it on or...
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    Shelters and Mosquitoes

    I was looking through this part of the forum and noticed the various shelters that are open. How did the old timers deal with mosquitoes? Did they just suck it up and get eaten alive? Thanks, Clutch
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    Got my young eyes back!

    Is that the thing that goes on your glasses? This is what I'm using on my underhammer. Clutch
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    bubbles in my miniballs

    Ding, Ding, Ding. I think we have a winner. :thumbsup: I searched fleabay and found a picture showing what you are saying. I will put vent lines into the plug. I'll have to think on the best way to do it. Thanks a bunch, CLutch
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    bubbles in my miniballs

    Thanks to all of you for the input on my casting problem. Everyone posted good info as I read back through the thread. I went over to uncles (eph289) and we played with it some more. Uncle cleaned the vent lines that I thought looked okay and found a bit of crud. I cleaned the mold one...
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    bubbles in my miniballs

    I have an immersion temperature probe out in the garage. Too late to play tonight but I'll see what the pot temperature is tomorrow and try again. Just out of curiosity, how hot is hot enough. Thanks, Clutch
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    Antother source for blackpowder gone.

    I just checked powderinc's site, 10.86 delivered to ups zone 5. Clutch
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    Antother source for blackpowder gone.

    I think you have a handle on the economics. Besides, I haven't seen a trend for black powder to get cheaper over time. Clutch
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    How to age brass?

    When I was in the Marines we used ammonia to remove the 'quartermaster' coating from our brass belt buckles. Clutch
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    bubbles in my miniballs

    Well I tried running the pot temperature all the way up, pre-heating the mold, even using a propane torch to put a re-heat on the base plug between bullets. I tried pressure pouring followed by putting a blob on sprue plate and also drop pouring with a big blob. I checked the vent lines and...
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    Butt Plate Engraving

    Wow. 99.9x% of us will just have to admire your work. :bow: :thumbsup: Clutch
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    bubbles in my miniballs

    I am trying to cast some .58 cal miniballs using a lyman 575213 mold. I keep getting bubbles in the base of the bullet. Could those with experience casting, using a removable base plug mold, chime in with ideas on how to get a bubble free bullet? I'm using pure lead and a bottom pour pot...
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    575213 need base plug dimensions

    Thanks much for the info and comments. I guess I better start turnin some metal to make that plug. Clutch
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    we've gone full circle

    Uncle and I went to a local gunshow today and noticed that there were a fair number of traditional muzzleloaders on the tables. Didn't see very many *nl*n*s. Clutch
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    $90 an hour or experiment.

    http://www.jtsmach.com/jtswebshop/Taps_Dies/T001.asp I've used them and been happy, Clutch
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    Your muzzleloader activity in 2006 ??

    You need to take some time out from work and shoot. Clutch
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    575213 need base plug dimensions

    I know Lyman are a bunch of good folks but I could never ask them that. Besides, I have access to a lathe and want to DIY. Clutch
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    575213 need base plug dimensions

    I figure that is going to be the most critical dimension. Clutch
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    575213 need base plug dimensions

    I'll be hand fitting the sealing area also. That is the one dimension I know since I have the mold. Clutch
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    575213 need base plug dimensions

    I bought a Lyman 575213 (new style) that was sold w/o the base plug. Now I need to turn a base plug and need some dimensions. So if someone has one I would appreciate it if you could make some measurements so I can figure out the skirt thickness and the depth from base of bullet to top of...
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