The k31 is tricky because if the well known short throat. I have used the mihec 311-180 (https://www.mp-molds.com/product/mp-311-180-sil-gc/) and the (similar but heavier) Noe...
Type: Posts; User: Echd
Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
The k31 is tricky because if the well known short throat. I have used the mihec 311-180 (https://www.mp-molds.com/product/mp-311-180-sil-gc/) and the (similar but heavier) Noe...
How odd that someone would think to hollowpoint that mold.
I believe the 429303 may be back in production- I think I have seen some listings with the modern style orange box.
I have a 35893,...
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
You said the necks are sized right but are they too thick? The thickness of the neck can be as such to impede chambering. Anyone who has tried to cut down 223 to 300 knows this is a pain in the butt...
I want to say that I put the sights on my n frame on my 500 when I bought a set of LPAs, so I think you are correct.
Forum: Cast Boolits
Honestly I would just shoot the lubed ones you have left, and maybe tumble the mistakes in Lee liquid alox or recluse lube and use them for plinkers. I have found the 458 socom to be pretty forgiving...
Forum: Casting Equipment
I posted some pictures of mine and a short review starting with post #25 in this thread.
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?358118-RCBS-Pro-Melt-2-And-the-Sale-That-Never-Was/page2
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Forum: Our Town
I guess it's a liquid so it would be restricted, but I think this might be one of those don't ask don't tell moments.
I am a big fan of JC Steel targets. He has a large selection of reasonably priced "hangers" and mounts that use simple t posts to set up. Very reasonably priced and the proceeds benefit a children's...
Forum: Casting Equipment
I spent my first casting session with the PM2 last night. Zero drips, even when completely and totally full. That was nice since my mag 25 leaked when above 20 pounds or so.
It does seem to heat...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
You know, he's a pretty well behaved dog in general but he's never had much use for a dog bed. He carries them around and chews on them but never sleeps in them. It's like a security blanket for him....
Forum: Casting Equipment
Here is my "I don't have time to go to the hardware store so I'll clean out my junk bin" solution to mounting the NOE guide.
2 1/4"x2" eye bolts and a ubolt for vertical stabilization. I used the...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
https://i.imgur.com/P6jXO9d.jpg
28 feet of wall mounted benches and I still run out of space. Lead pot, powder measures, prep tools, and bullet, case, and extra powder storage are on the other...
Forum: Casting Equipment
https://i.imgur.com/ZeqsSwo.jpg
Here it is as received, much lighter than anticipated. Despite advertising the same capacity as the mag 25, it was a good deal smaller.
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Forum: Casting Equipment
My Lyman mag 25 pooped out last night. It probably won't be a hard fix, but I went ahead and ordered a PM2 from midway yesterday. If I did the Lyman I will have two nice pid equipped pots.
The...
Forum: Lathesmith's Custom Dies
Received my roller handle today. It's great!
Forum: Lathesmith's Custom Dies
I received a collection of punches early this week. Excellent quality and they came fast at a good price. Very highly recommended!
Should have a new NOE 502-700 in the mailbox tomorrow. Today they sent me a coupon code for 20% off so I bought a 247gr 308. Can't wait for subsonic goodness.
Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
Is it normal for the gold color to seem to separate so quickly? My end result looked fine but I had to give my container of coating a vigorous shaking for every batch, lest the glitter settle at the...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I have been cycling through a lot of 500 molds lately and the humble Lee 440 WFN is an impressive shooter, with equally impressive results on impact.
A bit heavier than what you want, but...
Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
Never tried 2400 in 45-70 that I can recall, but I sure will now. Nice shooting.
I think that will be a nice contender load.
Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
You may be able to press off the barrel extension and reach the gas tube that way, but I would personally be unwilling to take mine apart to do it, given what the barrels cost. Barring that I guess...
Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
Lee "Modern Minie" .50 boolits, 3 coats:
http://i.imgur.com/EjAsmzQ.jpg
NEI spire point 50 boolits, GC'd, 3 coats:
http://i.imgur.com/eOKv17E.jpg
Mihec 125-2R No grooves, 2 coats:
I think it is likely to have stabilization issues at low velocities but we will see. You are right, though. It is unlikely there is anyone out there who would be able to pull the trigger on many of...
I had very good results accuracy and reliability wise with the lee 175 mold.
However it fed VERY POORLY through my bullet feeders. It was just the wrong size to turn sideways and clog the funnel...
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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 |