Mech Tech google it,,,,not a gun until you put a 1911 frame in... a 2min. job Can also use glock frame,XD 1911 and another one frame
blow back operated I shot one at a range a friend of a friend...
Type: Posts; User: afish4570
Forum: Factory Rifles
Mech Tech google it,,,,not a gun until you put a 1911 frame in... a 2min. job Can also use glock frame,XD 1911 and another one frame
blow back operated I shot one at a range a friend of a friend...
Forum: Vintage Reloading Gear
I have one too. Just got by club member not wanting it. Trying to learn as much as I can. Any Parts sources etc.like a replacement ram that holds the shell holders we have been familiar with for...
Forum: Vintage Reloading Gear
Someone gave it away as a freebe at my club. Badly rusted frame may be missing a pi for handle to ram. Has several rams , different sizes as the shell holders are not removable. a few small rust...
Forum: Boolit Lube !
I have been using a hair dryer sucessfully for years. Borrowed wifes originally and she upgraded to a newer model several years later. Rewarm sizer when it needs heat. In a heated house in...
I recall John Dewey who moved from Ct. to Stamfordville,NY around 1964 ish. He and Ed Shilen were in a joint venture for several years. My ex fatherinlaw bought some stuff for his 222 and he had a...
Forum: Hunting with CB's
Most of the deer hunters I have hunted with use traditional deer rifles 3030,3006 270 308 new 6.5 cals,303 etc.) Also most don't spend the time and money to become decent shots or are very diligent...
Forum: Our Town
Thanks for posting. Watched some of the links. Impressing man.
I had the pleasure of meeting and talking to John Miller just after he celebrated his 100th birthday celebrating he was the oldest...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Cotton clothes, no holes ,old ball cap , glasses or eye protection, leather boots. Pants should be long enough so a molten splatters don't find there way down your boot.....I put a couple of rubber...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I have been using RCBS #565. This fits into die and snug fit on bullet nose. Bullet must be placed into die with care so the nose punch doesn't mar the bullet nose. afish4570
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I usually use a piece of Duct Tape or good 2" Masking tape about 6" long. Wipe area where tape is to be applied on Thumbler Lid and bowl. One piece at 12 o'clock and other at 6 o'clock. Prevents...
Forum: Cast Boolits
and think he had one in his mouth that I couldn't get out before he swallowed it. Must have dropped two slugs while casting and missed it when I cleaned up. I'll check poop in snow path I have...
Forum: Casting Equipment
I use two pots, one to refill the one I am casting from. Keep the 110 volt pots . Maybe sell the 240 v and get another 20# Lee or convert the 240 v to 110v if feasible. Just a thought. afish4570
Two shots... 1st shot had a failure to eject... completely...shook gun and bulged case fell to ground (bullet hit target just out just out of scoring ring down 1 point) I racked slide & fired 2nd...
Forum: Casting Equipment
Sat. show, while walking down the aisles, I spied a familiar bx. I asked if I could open it. Inside was a slightly used Lee Round type tray Primer loading tool. Price was right. I like this model...
Forum: Casting Equipment
Spoke to Lyman CX service today 0n 9/25/20. Just ordered some small parts and was told only a small amount left and that once they are gone that's it. afish4570@gmail.com
Forum: Leverguns
Don't know if this is ok to post but this is an unusual find. Especially when alot of brass is out of stock these days. afish4570
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
Midway has Warne 30mm listed but call either manufacturer for anything Midway can't answer. I called Talley awhile back and they were helpful and had the 30mm rings I wanted. They tell you what...
Forum: Our Town
Buying what you need in these times ....YOU PAY THE GOING PRICE...... buying what you want in "normal" times you shop for best deal. Time to learn basic economics. afish4570
Forum: Our Town
Stores sell two formulas 70% and 90%......that is 30% or 10% water. I won't be trying that one on my guns. afish4570
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
I was always told the softest cups were in this order Federal, Winchester and then CCI the hardest. For pistol I use alot of Winchesters and sometime Federals on my 38's. afish4570
Ammo cost of the 40 was one of the determining factors too. Add to the fact most police recruits have little pistol shooting experience. Competitive shooters shoot alot of ammo per year. In IDPA...
I too have tried to ream or swage them in 9mm or 40 's and just scrap them. Not worth the time and agravation. Also encountered some Rem. 9mm with crimped primers. Seems some milspec loads are...
Thanks. Don't want to a load too hot for P32 either. I just opened a jug of Greendot and wonder if it too can be used? afish4570
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 |