So far the H380 worked for me, at least for jacketed bullets. I like how it doesn’t stick to everything like flake powder does, although it is a bit bouncy.
I liked 4227 for cast bullets, but I’m...
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So far the H380 worked for me, at least for jacketed bullets. I like how it doesn’t stick to everything like flake powder does, although it is a bit bouncy.
I liked 4227 for cast bullets, but I’m...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Another update. Took the .303-.30/40 Krag ammo to the range. Here’s a picture of it, sandwiched between a piece of .303 brass (left) and a piece of .30-40 brass (right). As you can tell it’s a little...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Hello friends,
An update: I read that I can fireform from .303 brass, so to acquire more brass for my Krag I purchased this .303 brass processor and a couple boxes of PPU.
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It has...
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Hello friends,
Happy New Year! Thank you for all the advice.
I haven’t had a chance to load up any more rounds. In December I fired off 20 rounds (220gr RN, 20.8 gr IMR 4227), and had 3...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Hello friends,
An update! And I think I’ve answered my own question re: undersized bullets.
WRideout kindly sent me some of his cast boolits in the mail, sized .311 and .313” (thank you!).
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MidwayUSA is having a sale on factory second bullets. I know lead should be oversized, but would .308” jacketed bullets work in a .309” bore? Something like the following: Factory Second Match...
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Thank you for the kind offer, Wayne!
I don’t see any stamps on the stock, although it is a handsome piece of wood (walnut)? The recoil absorber is Red Head, who knows how old.
I slugged the...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Just gave the bore a good cleaning. It doesn’t look as pristine as I imagined when I purchased it, as it has some pitting near the muzzle, but the bore is otherwise bright and the rifling sharp...
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Hello friends,
I hope you had a happy Thanksgiving.
As promised, pictures!
https://imgur.com/a/WF7gGuK
I’ve ordered a Lee case trimming tool and accessories, an LE Wilson chamfer and...
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Good question, I should have described it better earlier. It began life in 1903 as a Springfield M1898 Krag rifle.
I find it surprising that there’s so much variation in bore size for these...
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Thanks all, for the advice and warm welcome!
Reloading .32 Long I found pretty easy; this is a bit more challenging (but hopefully eventually more rewarding). Sounds like I should:
1. Give the...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Hello friends,
I’m new to reloading, having started this fall. I began with .32 S&W long, and once I got the hang of that I decided to try .30-40 Krag. However, I’ve had some issues, and could use...
BP | Bronze Point | IMR | Improved Military Rifle | PTD | Pointed |
BR | Bench Rest | M | Magnum | RN | Round Nose |
BT | Boat Tail | PL | Power-Lokt | SP | Soft Point |
C | Compressed Charge | PR | Primer | SPCL | Soft Point "Core-Lokt" |
HP | Hollow Point | PSPCL | Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" | C.O.L. | Cartridge Overall Length |
PSP | Pointed Soft Point | Spz | Spitzer Point | SBT | Spitzer Boat Tail |
LRN | Lead Round Nose | LWC | Lead Wad Cutter | LSWC | Lead Semi Wad Cutter |
GC | Gas Check |