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[GypsmJim]

Wow, I've never met a like fellow that has 'stocked-up' on components like myself.

As an Engineer, my job was to computerize plant processes. Carrying over spreadsheets to my own life was a natural progression.

Based on family history I figured about how long I would live. My spreadsheets go back to the year 2000, and I can calculate how many rounds I fired, how many reloads and how many boolits cast. With that data I knew how much to stock up. If I die sooner, the family can sell the stuff.

I did not go overboard - just what I figure my needs will be.

Since my Dad passed and my son moved to TN, I admit I shoot fewer rounds. So, my calculations will probably work out. OTOH, I live in NY and we now have to call the Governor for permission and do a NICS check to buy ammo, stocking up on rimfire before the law took effect was an absolute necessity.

My wife has horses. The vet bills, stable rent and such are not cheap, so I feel no embarrassment. As I type this she just came back from her visit with the blacksmith. (if I told her I bought a new Ruger today she would not complain....LOL)

 

[oldguy23]

Guess the first question should have been what type of rifle are you planning on firing this stuff from? If it's a bolt gun, I would not even wory about the factory crimp, although it wil not hurt.