Thanks I have looked at the custom mold options. True easy enough to get a mold built. I would like to guess right once and not have to buy multiple molds to get the best one. This mold would be not...
Type: Posts; User: Rockingkj
Forum: Black Powder Paper Patching
Thanks I have looked at the custom mold options. True easy enough to get a mold built. I would like to guess right once and not have to buy multiple molds to get the best one. This mold would be not...
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
I like rediscovering old threads.
Does lead to the question “if you love old dead threads, does that make you a nacrophilliac?” Asking for a friend. lol.
Forum: Black Powder Paper Patching
I would certainly like to try them. Happy to find goods or some other form of remuneration. Certainly no rush. Still need to obtain suitable sights for the rifle. That’s a bit on hold. Have several...
Forum: Black Powder Paper Patching
Thanks. since I am not a machinist not likely to have multiple choices in the bullet mold. Certainly an uncomplicated bullet. But I know the diameter and weight along with patch choice will factor...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
I start at 25yrds to get on paper. Too see how well a load performs I go to at least 50yards, 100 is preferable off the bench. I like 50 cause I can still see the open sights pretty well, 100 hard...
Forum: Vintage Reloading Gear
Thanks these came with other goods at an estate auction. Wilson has the Reputation of producing tools for the precision shooters. I can see this would be a slow way to reload. Did it make an...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Thanks to everyone for their input. More work needed but shot a fairly decent 100 yard offhand target using 50gr. Only two weeks to Red White and Blue Rendezvous(memorial weekend at Cairo NE) so...
Forum: Black Powder Paper Patching
Coming up with .350 and .357 1-15 twist. Not familiar with what 2 calibers would be in current language.
Forum: Single Shot Guns
Very cool. Love the old time rifles. Zero interest in modern long distance guns.
Forum: Vintage Reloading Gear
I don’t find that Wilson is still making these. I think they are neck sizers. Anyone know for sure? Look like drop the case in whack with a mallet and use some sort of rod to knock the case out....
Forum: Muzzleloading.
True. Might help to have eyes about 40 years younger lol
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Thanks. Shooting a green Mountain barrel in a TC Hawken This is the 1st barrel I have ever shot that does not appear to foul . Loads as easily the 1st shot thru the 20th. My other rifles depends...
Forum: Black Powder Paper Patching
I think it’s the bore diameter. Total rookie when it comes to this.
Forum: Black Powder Paper Patching
Recently got a 1969 vintage Lester Cox made muzzleloader. It’s set up with a false muzzle and bullet starter. It’s set up for cross patch. I put a slug thru the false muzzle and it came out .357....
Forum: Muzzleloading.
For those shooting traditional round balls. what grains of the holy black are you using? Are you increasing charge for longer distances?
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Thanks. Uberti makes a good looking guns.
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
For sure the value/cost of .25 rimfire keeps me from shooting original ammo. I do shoot cases made from converted .22 Hornet. It’s an interesting pastime. My Stevens is the lighter “Favorite” the 44...
Sorry you’re going to miss this year. It is a major social event of the year! More fun than a new puppy.
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
There is a thread that provides information about making brass from .22 Hornet and an acorn blank as a primer on this forum. might look for that.
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
Thanks to all for the input. Found the fellow that needs the sight for his rifle.
Forum: Vintage Rifle & Range Scopes
Yup they are heavy. My Lester Cox muzzle loader is built to be a bench gun. It’s set up with the blocks for external adjustment scope. Just a matter of parting with the $ needed to get the scope....
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
Not familiar with the site. Likely to offer it for sale in swap n sell here. I’m not likely to ever own a mod 8.
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
Thanks fellows! Now that I know what to search for easy to identify. The stem at this point is not moving, no apparent rust and have put a few drops of oil in hopes it will free up. This was an...
Forum: Vintage Rifle & Range Scopes
I had and used on of those Tasco scopes on Remington.22 target rifle and used it for 50’ indoor shooting. It is a dandy using scope. Wish I still had it. Got into Silhouette shooting and swapped it...
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 |