Could you use 7x57R as the parent case for both 9.3x57R and 8x42R? It is a lot of neck stretching to go from 7 mm to 9.3 but the 8mm should be doable.
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Type: Posts; User: Hackleback
Forum: Single Shot Guns
Could you use 7x57R as the parent case for both 9.3x57R and 8x42R? It is a lot of neck stretching to go from 7 mm to 9.3 but the 8mm should be doable.
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Forum: Cast Boolits
Thanks all, The replies are about what I expected. Will start with some dummy rounds and go from there...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Just starting to get into reloading for semiautos, though I have reloaded for rifles and revolvers for some time. This specific question is for the 9mm Luger. I have a mold that is designed for...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
There is an older lathe on the Reno, NV craigslist for $500 as of this afternoon. I think it was actually in Carson City, about 30 min drive from Reno.
Forum: Single Shot Guns
New Contender barrels are expensive, I wonder if you could have something like a 22 RF barrel rebored?
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
Paper patch a .312 boolit, might be an option.
Forum: Group Buy Archives
The 12 ga mould is a nicely made one. I think you have gotten enough feed back to make these even better. I would opt for steel blocks if this is doable.
Forum: Our Town
Depends on what you are looking for. For me, I would get a mid-sized Honda ultraquiet, that way I could use it for other things as well. The 1k model, you can pick up with one hand, 2k is still a...
It is coming down well here in Reno, we need the moisture, that's for sure. Not sure what it is like further to the east.
Forum: Hunting with CB's
What ever shoots good. WW is just fine.
Forum: Single Shot Guns
Depending on bore dia., if .311-13, 303 Brit or 7.65x54
Forum: Group Buy Archives
I am in wait-and-see mode on this one. Looking forward for the 12g though.
Forum: Rimfire Area
I am posting this here inthe RF section as well since it is 22 related and I am hoping for more views. Also posted in the WTB section.
I am working on getting my dads 69a up and running after...
Forum: Group Buy Results
Load data: case of choice, fill with BP until there is just enough room for the slug plus a bit of compression, crimp of choice. Load and hang on. I have been using AA 2 3/4 hulls. Use hulls once...
Forum: Special Projects
Good information to keep us all on the right side of the law.
Forum: Special Projects
I have been wanting to build one of these up, so this is good information. Do you think that chambering this in 45 win mag, or even a wildcat 45 super win mag would help with these feeding issues,...
Forum: Special Projects
I was under the impression that you needed a tax stamp for the adapter.
Forum: Group Buy Results
I am in, would like to reiterate the request for a flat base pin option, or as an addition.
Forum: Special Projects
Google oil can suppressor and look at the YouTube vids. Can't much easier than that. Your mileage may verry, and abide by all laws!
Forum: Special Projects
On the site, it states not to use the intermediate Yugo actions (24,24/47, and 48) because of feeding issues. Not sure if this is the case above.
Forum: Group Buy Results
Tentatively, in- as with others, details like, price and materials need to be included before I commit.
A bit of smoke....... One good thing about shooting slugs is that you can easily see the holes in the target. No need for on of those fancy spotting scopes.... Just look for daylight.
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 |