January 2014 Photo Submission Topic: Castboolit toys for Christmas

[JonB_in_Glencoe]

January 2014 Photo topic: Castboolit toys for Christmas

Suggested by a fellow member...Show us what Toys (castboolit related) you just got for Christmas. Happy New Year !

Feel free to comment in this Submission thread.
Have fun,
Jon

[JonB_in_Glencoe]

from my Daughter.
this should work pretty good as a 'Range' pistol cleaning kit.

Any idea what the two items are, that I have pulled out of the kit, shown on the edge of the carry rug ? The black/blue piece is threaded on the end not shown, to fit the handle or the rods...and it appears to be cracked on one side. The other piece that looks like a short stripper clip, does have a mirror finish on one side...maybe for bore inpection ?

http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu127/JonB_in_Glencoe/SwissSigcleangkit_zpsf5147af7.jpg (http://s640.photobucket.com/user/JonB_in_Glencoe/media/SwissSigcleangkit_zpsf5147af7.jpg.html)

http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu127/JonB_in_Glencoe/SwissSigcleangkitII_zps9aa0f82e.jpg (http://s640.photobucket.com/user/JonB_in_Glencoe/media/SwissSigcleangkitII_zps9aa0f82e.jpg.html)

[Hamish]

92224

Just so happen to have these out to stop at the range after visiting. The 22/45 is the wife's with a Bushnell TRS-25 and I get the Mark III with a Simmons 2-6 Prohunter.

I have no idea how to rotate the pic, wonder how you do that,,,,,,,

[taco650]

from my Daughter.
this should work pretty good as a 'Range' pistol cleaning kit.

Any idea what the two items are, that I have pulled out of the kit, shown on the edge of the carry rug ? The black/blue piece is threaded on the end not shown, to fit the handle or the rods...and it appears to be cracked on one side. The other piece that looks like a short stripper clip, does have a mirror finish on one side...maybe for bore inpection ?

http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu127/JonB_in_Glencoe/SwissSigcleangkit_zpsf5147af7.jpg (http://s640.photobucket.com/user/JonB_in_Glencoe/media/SwissSigcleangkit_zpsf5147af7.jpg.html)

http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu127/JonB_in_Glencoe/SwissSigcleangkitII_zps9aa0f82e.jpg (http://s640.photobucket.com/user/JonB_in_Glencoe/media/SwissSigcleangkitII_zps9aa0f82e.jpg.html)


Must be a Swiss rifle specific tool. Looks like it needs a tapered collar to slip over more pointed end so it could clamp onto something.

[taco650]

Here's what I got:
















Did you see it? No? That's OK I didn't see it either because I none of the gifts I received had nothing to do with this topic. :-( However, I am grateful for what I did get because they'll help me stay healthy :-)

[JonB_in_Glencoe]

Here's what I got:
















Did you see it? No? That's OK I didn't see it either because I none of the gifts I received had nothing to do with this topic. :-( However, I am grateful for what I did get because they'll help me stay healthy :-)

Dang it taco...this was your suggestion. lol.

[CastingFool]

The piece that is split, with a tapered end, could it be a chamber jag, maybe? slip a patch in the slit to clean out the chamber?

[JonB_in_Glencoe]

The black/blue piece is threaded on the end not shown, to fit the handle or the rods.


Must be a Swiss rifle specific tool. Looks like it needs a tapered collar to slip over more pointed end so it could clamp onto something.


I was kinda thinking it could be used as a chamber cleaning tool, just put a large patch in the slot and use it like a Jag for the chamber...judging by the size of this tool, it'd probably only work for 50BMG...or maybe the cylinder of my 500 S&W Mag ;)

[Pinsnscrews]

Whether it is correct or not, way back when I was much younger and had to have a tacticool gun because it was "tacticool" my FNC came with that same peice and was shown clipped into the flash suppressor with the polished side facing the butt. The scope's cross hairs could then be set up square to the bore with out using a level.

I don't have a picture of the gift the Mrs. gave me, as I have to wait for delivery. However, one of the incredible members here was kind enough to gift me with:
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/wyckedflesh/E00683AE-924E-46BD-8EBD-B111C507BD3D_zpswcjm1gzx.jpg

[taco650]

Dang it taco...this was your suggestion. lol.

LOL! I admit I live a bit vicariously through this website. I suggested this because I wanted to see what cool stuff others got. Also, you didn't have to take me up on my suggestion ;-)

[taco650]

Pinsnscrews, what caliber?

[DeanWinchester]

I got some really sweet NOS components to work with.
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd371/Reloadingfool/photo_zps981c82ce.jpg

Several boxes of 35 cal gas checks
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd371/Reloadingfool/DSC03104_zps1c6f4ba4.jpg

A few boxes for .30 cal too
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd371/Reloadingfool/DSC03105_zps1ccdbf7c.jpg

Couple molds for my blackhawk
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd371/Reloadingfool/DSC03103_zps7bb6b47e.jpg

…And around here this stuff is highly coveted and difficult to come by
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd371/Reloadingfool/DSC03102_zpsa844486f.jpg

[HiVelocity]

"Collectors Powder Canisters" for Christmas presents?

HV

[daniel lawecki]

Look full and never opened I would say.

[taco650]

Wish I had a full (or half-full) can of 2400 :???:

[Pinsnscrews]

.222 Rem Mag.
I have a Contender barrel I am going to send out and have rechambered. It is .222 Rem right now, but, the head space is way off. Since .204 Ruger brass resizes very easily, that is the route I am taking.

[DeanWinchester]

"Collectors Powder Canisters" for Christmas presents?

HV

Collector? Maybe, I'll definitely set them on a shelf in the reloading room. ....once I load all the powder in them that is.


Look full and never opened I would say.

Yep, they be full.


Wish I had a full (or half-full) can of 2400 :???:

There's three in the picture and I have more. I've never used 2400....until now.

[taco650]

There's three in the picture and I have more. I've never used 2400....until now.

Lucky guy!

[winelover]

Dean: I have a identical can of HS-5, except, mine is almost empty. Use to be my go to powder for Hornady 115 JHP's in my 9mm Browning HP. This was long before I discovered boolets.

Winelover

[mikeym1a]

Dang it taco...this was your suggestion. lol.

At least he didn't get a lump of coal..............

[taco650]

At least he didn't get a lump of coal..............

LOL! That's true. I did get some nice running gear so I can at least look like I know what I'm doing when I'm out slogging down the road, slowly huffing and puffing.

[SteveM]

After 15 years of ladle casting, I got a bottom pour pot for Christmas. So far I'm really enjoying it. I did make a bracket out of sheet metal to hold my thermometer and a dollar store mini cast iron pan to catch drips.
http://i1334.photobucket.com/albums/w656/stevemikel1/111_2582_zps7ee9f759.jpg (http://s1334.photobucket.com/user/stevemikel1/media/111_2582_zps7ee9f759.jpg.html)

[btroj]

[URL=http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/Btroj/media/image_zpsa9bb687f.jpg.html]http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p733/Btroj/image_zpsa9bb687f.jpg[/URL

1971 Marlin 444 from my father in law.

I suppose I should buy an appropriate RD mould.

[btroj]

And yes, that is a sweet floor in my loading room. That was my wife's idea, she even helped put it in and get rid of the old carpeting.

[taco650]

http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p733/Btroj/image_zpsa9bb687f.jpg (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/Btroj/media/image_zpsa9bb687f.jpg.html)
1971 Marlin 444 from my father in law.

I suppose I should buy an appropriate RD mould.

Nice! And I like your flooring as well but not as much as that rifle ;-)

[btroj]

That rifle has some friends. It lives with a 30-30, 45-70, 32-20, 357, and 45 Colt. Marlin is well represented here.

[John Allen]

Btroj, I am jealous. I am still looking for a 444.

[Standardgewehr]

from my Daughter.
this should work pretty good as a 'Range' pistol cleaning kit.

Any idea what the two items are, that I have pulled out of the kit, shown on the edge of the carry rug ? The black/blue piece is threaded on the end not shown, to fit the handle or the rods...and it appears to be cracked on one side. The other piece that looks like a short stripper clip, does have a mirror finish on one side...maybe for bore inpection ?

http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu127/JonB_in_Glencoe/SwissSigcleangkit_zpsf5147af7.jpg (http://s640.photobucket.com/user/JonB_in_Glencoe/media/SwissSigcleangkit_zpsf5147af7.jpg.html)

http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu127/JonB_in_Glencoe/SwissSigcleangkitII_zps9aa0f82e.jpg (http://s640.photobucket.com/user/JonB_in_Glencoe/media/SwissSigcleangkitII_zps9aa0f82e.jpg.html)

JonB, that is a chamber cleaning tool for the Swiss Sturmgewehr 57. A patch made of metal screen material was secured in the slot and wrapped around the body, then pressed into the chamber and rotated, sort of the same idea as a Lewis lead remover. Similar tools were used for earlier Swiss rifles also but I think they've been deemed unnecessary for the newer Sturmgewehr 90 series. If you're unfamiliar, the 57 is a fluted chamber, roller locked delayed blowback similar in operation to an H&K G3 or 91 series gun. They can get pretty sooty in use.

The shiny guy is indeed a bore inspection mirror.

Those black tubes are likely still partially full of Automattenfett (grease for automatic weapons) which is used to clean, lube, and protect the whole rifle. Messy but good!

[JonB_in_Glencoe]

...snip
Those black tubes are likely still partially full of Automattenfett (grease for automatic weapons) which is used to clean, lube, and protect the whole rifle. Messy but good!
Yep, both are half full of a grease, the Cap's have an attached brush.
Thanks for the info.
Jon

[slim1836]

Santa gave me what I wished for, a HF powder coat gun and red powder. Having a blast after getting more colors. Please excuse the pic quality. 92851
Gotta believe in Santa to keep receiving. Slim

[geargnasher]

Dang Brad, all that and no .35?

Gear

[btroj]

No 35 Remington or 375 Winchester. Those two, and a 25-20, are on the need to get list. A 44 mag I just don't need or want.

My dad asked a few years a go if I was ever going to hunt with something other than a lever action. He just doesn't understand.

[Blizzard63]

That was thoughtful of your daughter, you'll have to take her shooting ! :Fire:

[Bohica793]

93617

My new .45 Colt Santa left for me. It will never see a factory round if I can help it. So far, I've been feeding it a diet of NOE 454424 SWCs on top of 12.5 grains of BlueDot with some Lee 452-200RF on top of 8 grains of W231. Will start experimenting with 2400 loads soon.

[Boolseye]

Oh, that's a sweet stash of old powders, molds, primers etc! Love it.
Like that bracket for the Lee pot! I'm gonna make one of them.

[Ron in PA]

Nice Ruger
93617

My new .45 Colt Santa left for me. It will never see a factory round if I can help it. So far, I've been feeding it a diet of NOE 454424 SWCs on top of 12.5 grains of BlueDot with some Lee 452-200RF on top of 8 grains of W231. Will start experimenting with 2400 loads soon.

[taco650]

93617

My new .45 Colt Santa left for me. It will never see a factory round if I can help it. So far, I've been feeding it a diet of NOE 454424 SWCs on top of 12.5 grains of BlueDot with some Lee 452-200RF on top of 8 grains of W231. Will start experimenting with 2400 loads soon.

I'm jealous!!!

[bgokk]

From my son and daughter-in-law...:grin:
93722
This little piggy brought money JUST LOOK!
93723 93724
93725 93726
The Piggy even brought a hammer... I did not have the heart to hit him. :roll: Here are the items he has bought.
93727 This replaced the old one that I shot the screens (5 rounds) thats another story. [smilie=1:
93728 There are 2 other mag loaders in the mail. No picture but also 8# keg of Red Dot.:Fire:
My other son also came thru with this incl. the mounts.
93730

[SharpsShooter]

http://s146.photobucket.com/user/SharpsShooter_photos/media/Model10_zps290a3c8b.jpg.html


http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r255/SharpsShooter_photos/Model10_zps290a3c8b.jpg (http://s146.photobucket.com/user/SharpsShooter_photos/media/Model10_zps290a3c8b.jpg.html)
SS

[snoopy]

Slightly off topic and some of you may have seen it already, but it is sooo cool, from a buddy.93955

[cbrick]

For Christmas. Holds all my money.

94058

[taco650]

For Christmas. Holds all my money.

94058

Too funny!

[smokeywolf]

[URL=http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/Btroj/media/image_zpsa9bb687f.jpg.html]http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p733/Btroj/image_zpsa9bb687f.jpg[/URL

1971 Marlin 444 from my father in law.

I suppose I should buy an appropriate RD mould.

btroj, you must have been an awfully good boy all year long. What a Christmas present.

Seems to me like you now need a model 71 Winchester to go with that '71 Marlin.

smokeywolf

[btroj]

Someday I will get a pre 64 Model 70, a couple Win 94, and many others. It pays to marry the only child of a gun nut! He has over 50 moulds I bet too.

Yeah, I am very fortunate. A couple years ago I got his CZ 550 on 375 H&H.

[JonB_in_Glencoe]

Someday I will get a pre 64 Model 70, a couple Win 94, and many others. It pays to marry the only child of a gun nut! He has over 50 moulds I bet too.

Yeah, I am very fortunate. A couple years ago I got his CZ 550 on 375 H&H.

I wonder if that's what My SIL says ?

[David LaPell]

Kind of a gift to myself, this is an Ideal marked two cavity mold, one for 358429 and the other 452423.

http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss57/Smith29-2/Picture3394_zps3a7e0391.jpg (http://s561.photobucket.com/user/Smith29-2/media/Picture3394_zps3a7e0391.jpg.html)

[EMC45]

I like the 358429 shoot them a good bit. Also like the "Back to Basics" book. That is a classic.

[klausg]

Not the Model 34, just the grips; walrus ivory & the scrimshaw looks way nicer than the photos.:grin: These came from my duck-hunting partner; it's going to take me awhile to catch up from these...[smilie=1: Now I'll have to order another T-grip, I'm thinking the polished bronze would look right.

9426494265

-Klaus

[uncle joe]

here's mine
94296

[Menner]

94376

1972 336 in 35 Remington

94377

first test load shots doubt it will see another Jword for as long as I own it

[taco650]

94376

1972 336 in 35 Remington

94377

first test load shots doubt it will see another Jword for as long as I own it

Nice group!

[ncbearman]

I have no idea how to rotate the pic, wonder how you do that,,,,,,,

Hamish are you on a Mac? If so I can help with that. I had the same problem.

I got this. It too will never see any factory ammo. Best Christmas present ever. Love my sweetheart. I don't like the black plastic checkered grips it came with. So I went to my trusty 1967 3 screw 22LR and pulled the wood grips off. They fit perfect. Amazing! 47 years later different gun different caliber. But the story doesn't end there. I'm usually not one to mention names but in this situation I think it is appropriate. I missed a sale on a set of Dembart checkering tools and expressed my disappointment on the thread. beekeeper saw it and offered to send me a set he had laying around for years..........FOR FREE, he wouldn't even let me pay him for postage. Well thats just the kind of folks on here. THANKS AGAIN JIM. There's more. I have a full 2x10 16 foot of walnut from a tree my grandfather cut down on his property. I'm gonna make a set of grips for the .45 convertible AND CHECKER THEM. Anyway, thanks to all on here. this is an awesome forum. Best on the net.
Russ

94424

[taco650]

Hamish are you on a Mac? If so I can help with that. I had the same problem.

I got this. It too will never see any factory ammo. Best Christmas present ever. Love my sweetheart. I don't like the black plastic checkered grips it came with. So I went to my trusty 1967 3 screw 22LR and pulled the wood grips off. They fit perfect. Amazing! 47 years later different gun different caliber. But the story doesn't end there. I'm usually not one to mention names but in this situation I think it is appropriate. I missed a sale on a set of Dembart checkering tools and expressed my disappointment on the thread. beekeeper saw it and offered to send me a set he had laying around for years..........FOR FREE, he wouldn't even let me pay him for postage. Well thats just the kind of folks on here. THANKS AGAIN JIM. There's more. I have a full 2x10 16 foot of walnut from a tree my grandfather cut down on his property. I'm gonna make a set of grips for the .45 convertible AND CHECKER THEM. Anyway, thanks to all on here. this is an awesome forum. Best on the net.
Russ

94424

Yet another pistol I wish I had. Some many guns, so little money... :-(

[62chevy]

Hamish are you on a Mac? If so I can help with that. I had the same problem.

I got this. It too will never see any factory ammo. Best Christmas present ever. Love my sweetheart. I don't like the black plastic checkered grips it came with. So I went to my trusty 1967 3 screw 22LR and pulled the wood grips off. They fit perfect. Amazing! 47 years later different gun different caliber. But the story doesn't end there. I'm usually not one to mention names but in this situation I think it is appropriate. I missed a sale on a set of Dembart checkering tools and expressed my disappointment on the thread. beekeeper saw it and offered to send me a set he had laying around for years..........FOR FREE, he wouldn't even let me pay him for postage. Well thats just the kind of folks on here. THANKS AGAIN JIM. There's more. I have a full 2x10 16 foot of walnut from a tree my grandfather cut down on his property. I'm gonna make a set of grips for the .45 convertible AND CHECKER THEM. Anyway, thanks to all on here. this is an awesome forum. Best on the net.
Russ

94424


Yet another pistol I wish I had. Some many guns, so little money... :-(


Yup I agree! but my taxes will be back soon and then I will both the Ruger and the Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook.:bigsmyl2:

[ncbearman]

You guys will love that gun. Its almost as if it were made to shoot cast. No problem pushing it either. My buddy was all about his ".357" I loaded up that Ruger with some hot 45 Colts..................I have regained my spot on the mountain. You can even tell by the sound when it rings the steel.

[Bullfrog]

I was not given anything gun related, but given a new best friend. She is an Italian Mastiff (Cane Corso).

94774

[Prs61109]

96375

This is late for this topic but my rifle was late in arriving. It's a Pedersoli 1874 "Quigley" Sharps in 45/70, my first rifle in this caliber. I can't wait to take it to the range and shoot it. I'll be casting bullets and shooting BP in it. I tried to photograph it like an original might have looked out West in the 1880's.

[Lead]

Always a good gift

[Lead]

I got some really sweet NOS components to work with.
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd371/Reloadingfool/photo_zps981c82ce.jpg

Several boxes of 35 cal gas checks
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd371/Reloadingfool/DSC03104_zps1c6f4ba4.jpg

A few boxes for .30 cal too
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd371/Reloadingfool/DSC03105_zps1ccdbf7c.jpg

Couple molds for my blackhawk
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd371/Reloadingfool/DSC03103_zps7bb6b47e.jpg

…And around here this stuff is highly coveted and difficult to come by
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd371/Reloadingfool/DSC03102_zpsa844486f.jpg

I love the look of old stuff.