Nothing is greater than the bond between a man and his dog....I sure miss mine.
Type: Posts; User: crandall crank
Forum: Our Town
Nothing is greater than the bond between a man and his dog....I sure miss mine.
Forum: Black Powder Cartridge
I'd consider a Ruger Old Army and get a conversion cylinder from Howell. Best of both worlds at a reasonable cost. Your choice of stainless or blued.
Forum: Shot Guns
Second on the H&R Ultra Slug hunter in 20 ga
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
I use the Lee "soup can" in a M1 Carbine. I seat it deep enough to fully chamber. I don't remember the powder, but I use just enough for it to fully cycle. I don't feel the need to stress an 80 year...
Forum: Our Town
I've got a Solar brand battery tester and it works well. Tests different types of batteries and also checks the charging system. Was also about $55 and available on Amazon.
Forum: Rimfire Area
Do you have the regular "rifle" or the carbine version? I believe the two have different length tubes.
Forum: Casting Equipment
Also, GFCI receptacles do not like loads that are "cycling on-off". I've had to replace ones that fed circuits that protected livestock water heaters.
Forum: Shot Loads For Pistols
If the bottleneck sizing die is fully threaded on the exterior, simply cut off a portion of the bottom. This will allow the case to enter the bottleneck prior to the shellholder hitting the base of...
I'd have to agree the Lee mold as well. I only use it in a 40 and targets. It molds well, easy to size/PC and does not lead the barrel...ymmv
Forum: Gas Checks
Instead of beer/soda cans, I've found that some of the energy drink cans are thicker. They are not as thick as coils stock, but it's definitely thicker than pop cans. The younger generation seems to...
Forum: Our Town
Set out several "dog proof" raccoon traps. Get rid of "Ricky the raccoon".
Forum: Muzzleloading.
I had a cap maker made using the plans from IDZ. Best success was with energy drink cans. They seemed to be thicker than regular soda cans. I went the easy route and bought the Primer-All compound.
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I will be "politically" correct and agree with all of the above. I use the Redding bulge buster on .40 cal, then full length re-size. Like mdi, I have no use for any "post crimp die". If it doesn't...
Forum: Boolit Lube !
I mix mine using equal part of ATF, mineral spirits and kerosene.
Forum: In Remembrance
It's never easy to lose a friend like that. It's been right at a year since I lost my friend, and I still expect him to greet me at the door when I come home from work....I think about him every day
Forum: Cast Boolits
I have had GREAT sucess with the Lyman Maxi-Ball out of a TC Renegade. Nothing is as accurate with about 75 grains of fffg powder.
I still use Unique, however I have been using W231 alot in many pistol cartridges.
Forum: Muzzleloading.
I love the Howell conversion cylinder in 45LC. The person that answers the phone is very knowledgeable and polite (can't remember her name). I wish every person was as polite and helped as much as...
Simichrome for me. But with any polish, use it sparingly with virtually no pressure...ymmv
Forum: Cast Boolits
For me, the Lee 401-175-TC has done well for me. It shoots well and cycles well.
Forum: Muzzleloading.
I'd take a small amount and using a double boiler add a small amount of virgin beeswax. This should "firm up" the bear fat and allow it to be used in warmer temperatures. I'd try that, but I don't...
Forum: Military Rifles
IMO...as long as you are honest and up front about the possibility of corrosive primers, then it is up to the potential buyer to decide.
Forum: Casting Equipment
I know it's been said before...get a 20# propane tank and cut the top off.
Forum: Hunting with CB's
While not a 220, an H&R 20 ga Ultra Slug is deadly with Winchester Partition Gold slugs. Easy on the shoulder compared to the 12 ga version.
Forum: Gas Checks
I also use the .014 Amerimax aluminum roll flashing. I get it at the local hardware store. I try to support the local businesses.
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 |