I think it was some MagTech that had the inner step.
I don’t know if S & B crimps their primers because on the occasions I’ve reloaded their 38, 357 & 45 acp there is no problem seating new primers....
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I think it was some MagTech that had the inner step.
I don’t know if S & B crimps their primers because on the occasions I’ve reloaded their 38, 357 & 45 acp there is no problem seating new primers....
Forum: Our Town
Plain chili, sautéed onions and melted Velveeta cheese.
But only natural casing hotdogs need apply.
Might involve some work but could 30 carbine brass be turned down and trimmed to fit? Base dimension aren’t that far apart.
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
Every day I see owners of brand new semi-auto firearms experience similar problems. With over 8K posts under his belt, I’m sure lack of lubrication or limp-wristing aren't causing the OP’s issues.
Have heard guys claim 40s will work in a 10 mm. Back during the 2016 election I was watching an auction for a Javelina. The seller claimed he used both cartridges in it. I cant imagine it was very...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
I’ve had pistols that failed to go fully into battery, but usually by less than a 1/4 inch. The slightest push with my thumb closed them. I found a stronger recoil spring rectified the problem. ...
It may not be applicable but did you weigh the pulled bullets? If there are voids present in some wouldn’t the bullet weight vary?
Forum: Our Town
Neighbor just had his barrel tile roof replaced, $40k. No leaks but it was a 25 years old house and roof so his HO insurance dropped him, which forced him into Citizens Ins. Citizens is the insurer...
Nothing against Tisas, in fact I own a Zigana Sport target model with which I am pleased. But I’ve recently shot a couple of their 1911s and aren’t anywhere near in awe.
Both were new and owned by...
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Mailed mine this morning, it’s all up to USPS now. Just wondering why the date of contribution is in the European format ie: day/month/year?
As for infractions, I’ve picked up a few in my eight...
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I’ve had similar, although so far less costly, experiences. Based on your experience, what are your thoughts on surge arrestors? I had an electrician run power from my panel to a pool heater a...
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That’s what I’m thinking too. The actual door opener is where the power supply enters the system. It steps down 120 VAC to 12 V DC and sends it to the wall mounted switch. So I surmise the two...
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So after 24 years our ‘Overhead Door’ control switch mounted by the passage door going into the garage is not doing well. It has a push button for the opener, another for the opener mounted light...
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May as well get good at hitting them. They’re a reason they are there, and more will come. Nature abhors a vacuum.
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
It would probably be OK. Out of grave necessity I once ran an outboard motor on insect repellent. But then I was nine years old and immortal.
Forum: Our Town
From what I’ve heard the deeper the reef / wreck / structure, the bigger the lionfish are. Still, the lionfish round-ups aren’t having an appreciable effect on the overall population. They are...
Forum: Military Rifles
I found four 30 round M1 carbine mags and a pair of 15 rounders in an estate sale miscellaneous box. They’re not rusty, inside or outside.
None of the 30 rounder feed reliably when filled to near...
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
That’s interesting. After firing your shot loads does the swaged contour remain the same?
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Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
Measurements are in post #1. I thought the same but the S&W 38 projectile is .361” diameter so I’d think the case mouth ID would blow out, but it measures .351”.
The primers show no evidence of...
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
Picked up some 1x 38 special brass from a friend. About ten of these were in the bag.
329688
329689
I ran one through the sizing die in second picture.
He also found a few 38 special...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I’ve never had luck getting square case mouths when trimming on my Hornady L & L trimmer. Wind up having to just barely snug the case into the shell holder and then allow it to rotate slightly while...
Forum: Our Town
If the past two centuries have proven one thing, it that importing a new species into an eco-system is usually a disaster. The only way to prevent it is to ban importation across the board. ...
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Never had any pitting or corrosion using a mix of Lemi-shine, Dawn and Blue Corral. Too much Lemi-Shine will cause the brass to take on a pink tint. I use about 1/3 teaspoon in 1.5 gallons hot...
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Thus far, when it comes to reducing the Burmese python population, the Florida python challenge has been about as effective as the frequent Lion fish derbies.
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 |