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It took me a while, but ended up building 5 for every member of the family. Merry Christmas!
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Forum: Military Rifles
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It took me a while, but ended up building 5 for every member of the family. Merry Christmas!
Forum: Cast Boolits
So. After a lot of research a couple of years ago I decided to just use a small torch and a towel with my fingers. It sounded reasonable that it would get to hot to hang onto way before it softened...
I sized some lazer cast 115 gr fp bullets a friend gave me to 311 the other night. I'm going to try them over w231 and unique. I'm aiming for 1000 to 1100 fps. I think it should take 7 grains of...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I have two rcbs jr. Presses which have served me many years. I am wanting a little stronger one for sizing cases. I have 200 bucks for a budget. What do you guys think? RCBS Summit looks...
Forum: Our Town
I'm trying to have enough for my kids. Plus, when anarchy takes over, I want my small town defensible.
Forum: Group Buy Archives
I'm wondering the same thing Ed. I've been busy w summer stuff but it's getting to be casting the again.
Forum: Military Rifles
oops, i see it in the great link posted by MTech. thanks!
Forum: Military Rifles
what numbers are considered low? i know some of the eary receivers fail with higher pressures, just not sure where the safe serials start?
If only they could figure out how to get a 32-20 to fit in a single six then i would be in!
Forum: Our Town
it is only a "weapon" when used against another human being. I use the term firearm. i have no intention of using one in anger. anything can be used as a weapon. (a floorlamp, a bat, an ink pen,...
Forum: Cast Boolits
anyone get their hands on one of these yet?
Forum: Our Town
I agree. Besides I have no where else to go!
Forum: Hunting with CB's
im surprised no one mentioned a henry 30-30. a little barrel heavy but typical henry quality, good . Im thi.king of getting one.
Forum: Cast Boolits
Just thinking about the basics here, leading at the end of the barrel usually means your lube is giving up. Bens red is reportedly a good lube, but ive never used it personnally.
another thing i...
You might want to check the diameter of those first. That is a 32-20 mold that should drop at .314 or so. hopefully your friend sized them down to 311 or so for your 30-30
Forum: Cast Boolits
I started a 16 gr w my mihec 272 gr hp. I worked up to 18.5. no pressure signs there, howeber, it was not as much fun nor as accurate as 17.5 grains. I'm staying there. lol
Forum: Single Shot Guns
this guy must have put the dovetail on the barrel, unless he rechambered the BC 45-70 to 45LC. i have one coming in 30-30 and want the same globe sight, need to find a local smith.
are you...
Forum: Boolit Lube !
i melt my Felix lube with a candle wax melter. just refill it after every session. that way you won't scorch the lube.
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 |