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  1. SmileMaker

    John Bolton

    Doesn't matter what the Trump loyalists think its the swing voters in the swing states that will decide this election.
  2. SmileMaker

    Let’s see those trace videos

  3. SmileMaker

    Confederacy snowflakes

  4. SmileMaker

    Heavy sand

    https://www.harborfreight.com/5000-lb-black-aluminum-oxide-70-grit-abrasive-media-61870.html works well for a substitute
  5. SmileMaker

    338 Lapua Magnum H1000, 300 grain berger, load data?

    AX338 27 inch seated 0.015 off the lands. OAL 3.850. I use 88.25 grains. Lapua brass (neck turned) & Federal 215M primer. This load gives me 1/2 MOA IN MY RIFLE single feed with no excess pressure signs. Provided for informational purposes only. You should develop a safe load for your rifle.
  6. SmileMaker

    1000+ Yards without a Spotter?

    It holds it snug. You have to remove the rubber eyepiece. Then a split ring adapter fits over the eyepiece and fits in the groove where the rubber eyepiece fit. The part holding the cell phone fits over that and locks in place with a camlock...
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    Ear pro

    I use the Sordin Ear Pro and 3M peltor TEP-100. Given a choice I prefer the convenience and ease of cheek weld with the Peltors. However I have had some issues with them after three years and the charge life is realistically 4-5 hrs and not the 16 claimed.
  8. SmileMaker

    1874 Sharps 45-90 reloading questions.

    I pour with a ladle also and run my lead (usually 20:1) hot at around 850 - 900 F
  9. SmileMaker

    Digital Scales???

    Sartorius Secura 124 but your still near $700. If it doesn't have to be digital Ohaus makes a mechanical balance with the same sensitivity for less than$300 https://www.scalesgalore.com/ocentdl.htm
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    1874 Sharps 45-90 reloading questions.

    Collection of bullets from 45 cal molds I have accumulated over the years: Paul Jones Creedmoor, NEI Gunn 349c, 349C nose pour, PJ Money & PJ Money paper patch. I had Brooks make a mold for a paper patch with two diameters so that when patched it can be both bore & groove diameter. Just a long...
  11. SmileMaker

    1874 Sharps 45-90 reloading questions.

    45-90 paper patched, Paul Jones "Money " bullet. My only qualm with paper patch and black powder is wiping between shots.
  12. SmileMaker

    New old guy from Ohio

    Marion here......Welcome
  13. SmileMaker

    What do you think?

    If the economy doesn't rebound or there is a drastic reoccurrence of Covid-19 before the election you can stick a fork in him. He's done.
  14. SmileMaker

    1000+ Yards without a Spotter?

    Decent spotting scope & tripod with a phoneskope and your cellphone video will work.
  15. SmileMaker

    What's your crystal ball say- reopening the country?

    You can expect that they will not make any major moves toward normalization until the number of cases requiring hospitalization falls below the number of hospital (especially IC beds) beds available for any given area. Even so initially there will be new rules regarding social distancing (i.e...
  16. SmileMaker

    Anschütz 54.18 MSR

    . Mine decked out for 100 - 400 yds Kelbly 25MOA rings NF ATACR 5x25x56 54:18 MSR Close range with Remington Eley
  17. SmileMaker

    Real Gun Safes

    Weight: 4578 lbs empty That and its size will make placement an issue. I bought that model used from a safe/vault dealer a few years ago. It has the mechanical dial and I have had zero issues.
  18. SmileMaker

    Any new Quarantine Hobbies found? I'm ruby setting 'Quarantine Corona 2020 Quarters'

    That is the finished engraving on brass. The cuts were blackened with a black sharpie. The engravers café is an excellent source for information.
  19. SmileMaker

    Any new Quarantine Hobbies found? I'm ruby setting 'Quarantine Corona 2020 Quarters'

    Started the same although I really need to practice drawing more.
  20. SmileMaker

    The OFFICIAL 'Wuhan' Coronavirus outbreak information and tracking thread. NARRATIVE CHANGE. "Endemic, just like the cold". Cuomo regrets lockdown.

    https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/coronavirus-outbreak-a-cascade-of-warnings-heard-but-unheeded/ar-BB11pYY1?ocid=spartandhp
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