For several years when I first started casting I got the best groups using an old can of GI Graphite Grease and hand lubing.....
Using these in 30-30 and .38 special. No barrel leading, but the...
Type: Posts; User: Papa Jack
Forum: Boolit Lube !
For several years when I first started casting I got the best groups using an old can of GI Graphite Grease and hand lubing.....
Using these in 30-30 and .38 special. No barrel leading, but the...
Havn't shot my .444 too much yet... I have a NEF Handi-Rifle.
Last weekend I fired some loads at 35 yards (poor eyes...)
265Grn Ranch Dog, cast and sized .432" Cast from 3:1 mix of Wheel...
Forum: Single Shot Guns
You guys may like to check out the NEF website for the difference in the frames.
http://www.hr1871.com/Support/accessoryProgram.asp
Also check out Grey Beard outdoors for all your "Handi...
Forum: Single Shot Guns
I have 4 H&R receivers and I have sent em all back for additional barrels ,I have had real good luck with em. They will also do a trigger job for you at no cost if you request it in your work...
Forum: Black Powder Cartridge
Thank's Guys !! Thats what I wanted to know..... "PJ"
Forum: Black Powder Cartridge
I was wondering what kind of pressure signs should I be looking for when shooting Black Powder in this 45-70 C-Sharps ?
Am I going to see swelled up cases, flattened primers ( not always a sign...
Forum: Black Powder Cartridge
Big Ted, Thanks for your Help !
I killed a nice bull Elk about 26 years ago.....It was a 3 point ( Forked horns with eye guards) I shot that bull with a borrowed .338 Min Mag. at about .....40...
Forum: Black Powder Cartridge
Today I cast up more of the Lee 3R 500 boolits....Used the rest of my 30:1 alloy. The Boolits came out not too bad, I used a new Lyman Mini-Mag melter (had it for several years never opened the box)...
Forum: Black Powder Cartridge
Thanks for the Load Data.... I'll work on getting some new bullets cast Thurzday and see if I can put some loads together.
I may try some of the 5744 loads too, Just need something to get us on...
Forum: Black Powder Cartridge
Thank's Don, I looked at the Saeco molds, I realize they are good stuff, but kinda pricey. I was looking for a useable sub....
Just Hunting (Maybe ) and fun shooting....
I have a can of OLD...
Forum: Black Powder Cartridge
Thanks again Guys for all the help !!
A couple years ago I made up a shootin box for my son for Xmas, I filled it with all kinds of cleaning solvents, oils, patches, what ever. I bought some...
Forum: Black Powder Cartridge
This is a C Sharps made in USA.... I hate to sound like a whiner:violin: but this rifle is about 10 years old, my son bought it ,saved up for it and was really proud to own it.
I have a .45-70...
Forum: Black Powder Cartridge
I agree.... We had a Black Powder Gun Shop in town, had lots of everything needed to shoot BP, but no black powder....Had Pyrodex,and had That stuff Jim Shockey shoots..
I;m not against BP, I just...
Forum: Black Powder Cartridge
Thank you for your input guys !! I have to say that I was mistaken in my post, I am using 30:1 lead /tin alloy. I have the SPG load book as well as the Mathews 40 years with the 45-70. Lyman and...
Forum: Black Powder Cartridge
I was curious what ratio tin/lead you guys are using in your Sharps rifles or are you shooting pure lead ?
I have a Lee 405 Grn, HBRN mold, sizing to .459" using either NASA or SPG lube, cast...
Forum: Casting Equipment
I just got a new Lee 4-20 bottom pour.... I had a 10 lb bottom pour but I gave it to my son in law to use it for sinkers...
I have only heated one load in it so far, and I like it. A little harder...
Forum: Boolit Lube !
I have one , I have made dozens of crayons with it.....It only melts a small amount at a time, enough to make 3 crayons I think.... Uses a small light bulb to operate.
Fun to make crayons for the...
Forum: Boolit Lube !
I changed from 50/50 Alox beeswax mixture a year ago in my 450....I also used a heat gun to heat the outside. After removing the size die. The machine was still bolted to the bench, so the lube...
Forum: Boolit Lube !
I have a can of old GI graphite Grease (not sure of the FED stock number off hand ) I have used it on my 30-30 , and 38 spcl. loadings when I first started casting. I had no leading problems with it....
I have a Marine Corps Fighting Knife that I cleaned up and used Cold Blue Solution on it over 30 years ago... It still looks good today.
I simply keep it clean and put a little oil on it once in a...
Forum: Single Shot Guns
This link may help you, here you will find additional barrels offered . Keep in mind that the guys that answer the phone number on the Accessory barrel program do NOT have these numbers.....So if you...
Forum: Single Shot Guns
I have one, I also have a .35 Rem barrel.....These are available from H&R (unless they sold out ), these were received this spring....
.35Rem - Part # F404489 (22"Drilled)
.35Whelen- Part #...
Willy if your having trouble with the Aluminum Lee molds and alloy buildup on the sprue plates....Clean up those sprue plates and dress the tops of the molds and get some BULL PLATE, use it and that...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Bullpen, sorry I have no idea where you are located, but a drive to where people stop and blast is a great way to pick up brass. Those of you who are restricted to ranges are at somewhat of a...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Be real care full trying to remove that Ram. It looks pretty Frozen to me. You don't want to Break or crack the casting.
I suggest you soak the unit in some Diesel for a few days if you haven't...
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 |