Thank you for the prompt reply! The last thing we, as a group of shooters, need is another powder shortage.
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Forum: Factory & Surplus Powder
Thank you for the prompt reply! The last thing we, as a group of shooters, need is another powder shortage.
Forum: Factory & Surplus Powder
Has anyone determined that St Marks has survived the devastation from Michael? They manufacture the lion's share of small arms powder in the US. CNN was monitoring it, but no recent updates:...
Forum: The Star Equipment Corner
Congrats on your score! I can only offer an interim solution. You are correct on the 3/8" diameter, but the exact length is not that critical. I was also in need of a handle and someone on one of the...
Forum: The Star Equipment Corner
Hi gang:
This is my favorite forum. I have gleaned so much info/guidance for which I am most grateful. I was just wondering if my Campbel Hausfield tire inflater would be useful in powering the air...
Forum: Boolit Lube !
Fred, show us your home made lube heater and maybe business can get bigger!
Forum: The Star Equipment Corner
Good move if you're not using it!
Forum: The Star Equipment Corner
I think I can help answer your question. That particular size(.3565) 38spl sizer was made in very limited quantities for use in a specific pistol. The pistol was a target only handgun made by S&W and...
Forum: The Star Equipment Corner
Hats off to Lathesmith! Thank you Chris for the prompt service and fair pricing for such a high quality Star punch!
Forum: The Star Equipment Corner
Has anyone ever tried using aluminum furnace duct tape cut into thin strips over the lube holes? I just thought this would lessen the risk of die damage when removing lead shot.
Forum: The Star Equipment Corner
Hey Floyd
Do you use a heated base under your machine, and does the tape withstand the high temp?
Forum: The Star Equipment Corner
Well, I took a chance on this controller on eBay for a $10 investment. I will report back to you folks after I receive and test this simple device:...
Forum: The Star Equipment Corner
Has anyone used this Heat Control device with their Lyman Luber Heater? I was going to make something using a dimmer switch, but this looks like it would work with less effort....
Forum: The Star Equipment Corner
Has anyone here polished their Star dies to eliminate scratching/scoring bullets at the lube hole points? My bullets have six vertical lines obviously caused by burrs on the edge of the lube holes. I...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Dave, I would also like to know if you still have them available.
Thanks,
Arthur
Forum: Cast Boolits
Bruce: I have the same gun and mold and have been using 2.8 gr Bullseye. I find it very dirty and requires frequent cleaning of the 52. I was thinking about trying Clays as a powder for it's clean...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I seem to be having more than my share of scratched dies lately. I have sent them back to RCBS in the past and they have repolished and returned them without charge. But, it is a long turnaround...
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 |