Take a look at the writeup Cane Man did on how he made his own bullet swaging dies. Start with a Lee case expanding die body that you can get from Lee or Titan Reloading, a 5/8-18 bolt, and some...
Type: Posts; User: nhrifle
Forum: Casting Equipment
Take a look at the writeup Cane Man did on how he made his own bullet swaging dies. Start with a Lee case expanding die body that you can get from Lee or Titan Reloading, a 5/8-18 bolt, and some...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
There is a circular recoil shield that bolts to the frame from the hammer side. There isn't much clearance between the firing pin and its hole and corrosion and rust can build up on the firing pin...
Take a good look at the pivot pins or screw for both the hammer and trigger as well as the holes in the hammer and trigger. If there is some wear at any of those places, it could cause unwanted...
Forum: Special Projects
I have done several, including a single shot lower for my 50 BMG upper. The machining required is not difficult and the various jigs available all work well enough in helping to hold and locate the...
Forum: "The Barrel Works"
No reason you couldn't make it work and be safe. I would check with the ATF to see if firing a pistol cartridge in a shotgun would classify it as an NFA weapon before proceeding. I remember reading...
Forum: Leverguns
Get your headspace checked so you know if it's good or not.
That said, you are not having a problem and are not seeing any indication of an unsafe firearm. That load is very close to what I use...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Carbide endmills when used as a boring bar work quite well for this. I have an extra long 4 flute .312" diameter endmill that cuts through with no fuss, and I machine them dry. Turn the spindle...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
They have a very hard skin but once that is broken through they machine quite easily. You are going to need carbide or ceramic cutters to break through.
Forum: Military Rifles
Is the fire control group semi auto or does it have the original military parts in it? Remove the bolt from the carrier and make sure the firing pin doesn't stick in the "fire" position as this can...
Forum: Our Town
Evaporust. Won't hurt the non metallic parts and will remove all corrosion from the blades. The bottle will tell you to leave it in for a few hours, but I would let it soak for a few days, repeat...
Forum: Our Town
Pretty sure Goodsteel could also hook you up. Ive seen some pics of his work and it is impressive.
Forum: Our Town
There is a spring inside the boot that connects the coil to the plug. Misfires are commonly caused by junk growing on this spring and breaking circuit contact. I have fixed several misfires by...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Machinable wax is one of my favorite materials for prototyping.
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
I mix equal parts tung oil and linseed oil and add enough mineral spirits to act as a drier. I don't have any exact measurements, I just put enough of each into the pot until I say to myself, "Yup,...
Forum: Leverguns
I have done take down conversions on a couple Winchesters and one Marlin and your idea has merit. I don't know what would need to be changed for internals but your rifle may feed both cartridges...
Forum: Swaging
Here's some good reading for you
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?210129-Making-30-Cal-Dies
Curious about this. What is your process and what does it take to get set up?
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
I've restored quite a few firearms that had been through a fire, though I did make the customer sign a waiver of liability for the high pressure cartridge models. A .22LR would not have me too...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Yes I check the boolits from that mould. I don't run a can on my rifle and have not been able to get subs to cycle the action. Besides, no can, what's the point? All my loading is supersonic.
Forum: Cast Boolits
Won't be a problem. The Lee 312-155 is what I use and size them to .310. Feeds as well or better then anything.
Check to see if there is sealant on the adjusting screws. I've had a few on my bench that had been tampered with and would fire when the safety is released.
There is a factory modification for...
Forum: AirGuns
Debur and polish the entire exterior of the piston and hone the compression chamber. Little moly paste on the bearing surface of the nitro spring where it meets the piston.
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 |