Another vote for PCP. I run two FX impacts, one for pellets and one for slugs. I knock down rodents at 50+ yards with either setup on a regular basis. The 25gr slugs I swage slap them a bit harder...
Type: Posts; User: CWME
Forum: AirGuns
Another vote for PCP. I run two FX impacts, one for pellets and one for slugs. I knock down rodents at 50+ yards with either setup on a regular basis. The 25gr slugs I swage slap them a bit harder...
Forum: Hunting with CB's
NOE made a .225 45gr wide flat nose gas checked bullet mold years ago now. That is my favorite bullet when loaded around 22LR velocity for squirrels. Absolutely anchors critters.
Forum: Swaging
I don't disagree that the punch needs to fit. My experience has been that not enough pressure can also cause the punch to stick if the jacket hasn't blown out to the die's diameter.
Forum: Swaging
I agree with this. Before modifying anything, I would try a little more pressure. Easy does it.
Forum: Swaging
BT,
I would expect the barrel twist to play a role in the accuracy equation too. Pushing a 22LR jacketed bullet out of a 1-7 twist will be vastly different that a 1-12 or 1-14. Your customer...
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
I run the cases through my dillion 650 with the RT1500 trimmer installed. I have a FL size die after the trimmer to pop the primer and make sure the cases are uniform. Wet tumble, dry, load on the...
Forum: Swaging
Good to know that the plans are to keep things the same. Have about 3K in orders pending.
Minimum spec chamber perhaps? Necks too thick to release the bullet? I cut a 22BR chamber on a Shilen barrel last fall. Headspace was perfect, necks were a bit too thick for the chamber. Pressures...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
For future reference if ever needed. The chainsaw will make quick work of sailboat keels. I cut a keel up into manageable pieces. I then went to the woodpile and cut a cord with the same chain...
Forum: Swaging
IllinoisCoyoteHunter, it does make sense. They were making .224 stuff at Christmas time I would assume. Got my 22 set on Christmas eve.
Kokomokid, what are you getting for groups with other...
Forum: Swaging
I have two, one in .224 and another in 30cal. I have had a full 6mm set with a 10S and ULD on order for 15 months now.
Forum: Swaging
Thanks for the tip, I just ordered some 1144 to try. Need to spend some time at the lathe making punches for the different projects going.
Forum: AirGuns
I have a pair of gray fox that come and dine on them from time to time. Had more than one bald eagle swing in for a quick snack. Nothing will touch the chipmunks though. My old bird dog would get...
Forum: Swaging
The nose profile would make a big difference on what you're asking. Using the corbin .930 jacket, rebated BT, and a VLD point form die I am not able to make an 80gr open tip match bullet. 70-72 gr is...
Forum: Casting Equipment
Is the single mantle a Coleman 200? Hard to find those now.
Forum: Completed Deals
The BPI hulls are of good quality. I have 4-5 reloads on them so far. Good luck with your search!
Forum: Swaging
I just finished making a few core molds from the Lee blanks. A two year endeavor acquiring a mill, tooling, etc. Not very many options out there for core molds. Not a fan of the Corbin 4 cavity I...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
I got my Woodys 3" puck press last Friday. I pressed 2.5 pounds of powder over the weekend. Worked great. I had tried the hemp oil press die they sell on Amazon for $40. I over did the pressure in my...
Forum: Our Town
For me the drive to sell is to fund a new dream. I feel as though I sold the molds I have listed to date at reasonable prices. IE what I paid for them or what the HP service would have cost me. I...
I have both the Lee and the NOE. I bought the NOE due to the wider meplat for critters. Longshot will be your friend with the heavies in 10mm. With that said the Lee is a great shooting boolit and I...
Forum: Hunting with CB's
Dave Corbin has a write up on his theory when dealing with boat tail VS flat base rifle bullets on his web site. His hybrid rebated boat tail is supposed to be a compromise between the two. Theory is...
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 |