i took care of the headspace problem today, I only sized new cases to the point that they would chamber and the bolt would close, the fired cases looked good. I increased the powder load to 13.2...
Type: Posts; User: stevenjay1
Forum: Cast Boolits
i took care of the headspace problem today, I only sized new cases to the point that they would chamber and the bolt would close, the fired cases looked good. I increased the powder load to 13.2...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Good Idea, I had not thought of excessive headspace. I'll measure tomorow and let you know.
Forum: Cast Boolits
I took the 6.5x53.5 Daudeteau to the range yesterday after and it was real UGLY!! I only fired six rounds with the following UGLY results.
1. Accuracy was UGLY. Only 50 yards but still UGLY!!
2....
Forum: Cast Boolits
I decided to take out some of the old stuff and will start with the 6.5x53.5R Daudeteau built on a M-71 Mauser action This action is 145 years old so I do respect it's age. Hence, I generally short...
Forum: Our Town
To answer the original OP question, I received my draft notice in June of '67, right out of high school. When I went for my physical I passed the Navy office in the same building and stopped to look...
Forum: Gas Checks
$2.50 in 1970 is equal to $16.33 today. It would still be a deal!
Forum: Our Town
Wolf, that is the main reason I inventoried everything just so I know what I have. I have a lot twofers because I could neither find what I needed or more likely I forgot I had it. If this stay at...
Forum: Our Town
[QUOTE=Thumbcocker;4880849]What was the average weight?
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174 Grains
Forum: Our Town
I've done just about everything I've needed to do except for a couple of "Honey Dos" that require me to crawl under the sink. However at 72 I have been reloading since I was 16 when my Dad bought me...
Forum: Cast Boolits
It’s nice to have a nice wife. Happy Birthday!!
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
After I turn the belt off I anneal the neck and shoulder. After the cases are dried I run the case through the sizer first to establish a shoulder then prime, charge with bullseye (my choice) but any...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
I give my guns a simple cleaning after each use. I run a Hoppe's patch through the bore first to get all the crud out. I then let the soaked barrel sit there for half an hour or so for the Hoppe's...
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
I make 43 Mauser cases from 300 Winchester mag cases. If you don’t have a lathe you can just use a power drill and file. It works, just takes Longer. I do have a lathe and I use a three jaw chuck and...
44-40 brass is around the mouth is very thin, I lube mine and resize them slowly if that makes sense. They are easy to damage just go slow and you'll be fine. Also, be sure to bell the case just...
Forum: Completed Deals
For sale is an unused Parker-Hale Model 5A aperture rear sight for the S.M.L.E (No. I) Rifle in the original box. It is marked “MARK VII”, “S.M.L.E.” and has the adjustable iris. The sight does not...
Forum: Completed Deals
Brass Magnet, Please check your PM. Steve
Forum: Completed Deals
A check will be fine, check your PM. Thanks, Steve
Forum: Completed Deals
Older Lyman/Ideal #55 Powder Measure. Needs cleaning and the bottom part of plastic reservoir is broken but it still has the metal cap. $45.00 Shipped USPS mail to the lower 48, other locations...
Forum: Single Shot Guns
Well then, keeping in the sprite of the Hepburn Rifle and the shorter range of 50 to 200 yard, How about the 38-40 Rmington-Hepburn, 38-40 WCF or 44-40 WCF. All fun rounds. I do like the classic...
Forum: Single Shot Guns
How about the 40/50 SBN or 40/50 straight. The brass is easy to make for either. Cut down 45/70 for the 40/50 SBN AND 30/40 Krag or 303 British for the 40/50 straight. I have an original Remington RB...
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