Looks like the 22 recycled boolits are just the ticket for p-dogs.
Tell us what brand of swaging dies you used.
I bought a heavy barrel Savage .223 a couple months ago and would like to make my...
Type: Posts; User: Swede44mag
Forum: Hunting with CB's
Looks like the 22 recycled boolits are just the ticket for p-dogs.
Tell us what brand of swaging dies you used.
I bought a heavy barrel Savage .223 a couple months ago and would like to make my...
Forum: Cast Boolits
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/813475/lee-6-cavity-bullet-mold-356-95-rf-356-diameter-95-grain-flat-nose
One possible boolit mold.
Load them in 357 brass close to max. I use to shoot 95gr rn...
Forum: Factory Rifles
Bought a set of Warne Scope Mounts Maxima Series M912/912M in matt at Cabela's.
The length is correct the distance between the mounting screws is correct.
But the screws are 8-40 and will not fit...
Forum: Factory Rifles
I tried the one for a model 10 it hung over the back and wouldn't let the bolt cycle.
The holes fit perfectly though.
Forum: Factory Rifles
I purchased a new Savage Model 12 BVSS .223 last night with a 20% off from Gander Mountain probably still paid to much.
While I was there I tried to find a Leupold base and ring set.
They had one...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Thanks 62chevy
I looked at WallyWorld they did not have any in stock but a internet search says Advanced Auto Parts that is closer to my house has it.
I have used Dillon brass polish many years ago...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Started casting aluminum in High School. Went to casting fishing weights at home about the same time.
When I graduated in HS 1974 talked my dad into buying me a Haws Western Martial .357
I started...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I purchased a Tumbler, Stainless Steel pins, and Dawn and Lem Shine. I put the brass in the tumbler add the pins, Dawn and Lem Shine and 1/2 warm water.
Let tumble 4 hours rinse and dump in my...
Forum: Factory Rifles
A Remington 300 Win Mag topped with a Leupold Scope 6.5 x 20 x 50mm it will take my limit of deer with one shot each from point blank out to 500 Yards while deer hunting if I do my part.
I am a...
Forum: Hunting with CB's
I have been really good at missing the coyotes during deer season. Must be shooting blanks.
I didn't see any 2016 during Black Powder, Pre Rut or Regular firearm season.
Usually see at lease one...
Forum: Hunting with CB's
I have been hunting deer for 30 years or more. When i started the only tools i had was a knife and the wifes Kitchen Aid grinder. One year I noticed the mixer motor was getting hot so i bought a...
Forum: Gas Checks
I made my own free check makers using plans purchased from Ed Smith and make my own checks for different calibers and haven't bought any checks for years.
Some I use copper, pop cans or thicker tall...
Forum: Our Town
Good to hear you had some luck.
The only 22lr ammo I have been able to find is at outrageous inflated prices.
I can load my cast 158 gr bb boolit in 38spc for about the same cost haven't shot any...
Forum: Hunting with CB's
I have traded off or sold a lot of nice guns that didn't group to my satisfaction many of which I wish I had back.
Don't give up it will get better.
Forum: Cast Boolits
While deer hunting during muzzleloader season I had a chance to take a nice fat doe it was about a 40 yard shot but all I could see was her head.
I took my time and aimed between her eyes squeezed...
Forum: Hunting with CB's
Tell your son congratulations.
Haven't had a chance to go hog hunting (not legal in Kansas) but plan to go to another state some day maybe after I retire.
I did have a 45-70 I bought to go pig...
Forum: Hunting with CB's
Enjoyed your story good to hear you got some porkers.
Sometimes life can be a PITA but that is part of the fun of hunting when everything goes smooth a person tends to not appreciate the tough...
Forum: Hunting with CB's
I shot a squil in the head with my 45-70 Lever Evolution RCBS 300gr RNFP at 2000fps (checked for fps with a chronograph) did not waste any eatable meat.
So if you stick with head shots should get...
Forum: Hunting with CB's
The O.K. KIDD
I have a Ruger 44mag Bisley Hunter I took it deer hunting last fall and with cotton gloves I cant get a good enough grip to shoot it accurately.
The pistol is very accurate without...
Forum: Hunting with CB's
Check this out 44man
Ruger New Model Super Blackhawk Bisley
Not the Hunter but close
http://www.ruger.com/products/newModelSuperBlackhawkBisley/specSheets/0870.html
Forum: Cast Boolits
BCB you might want to check out this sight I have bought springs and other items from him in the past and he has a lot of good info on TC's.
http://www.bellmtcs.com/store/
JMHO might be able to...
Do the rounds cycle manually maybe they do not fit properly. This may sound stupid but not all round nose bullets or boolits are shaped the same.
My friend had a problem with a certain brand of FMJ...
Forum: Swaging
Thanks but sheet will not download and I use Excel but don't know where to enter data.
I was going to post a question about my (new) new model SS Ruger Blackhawk while slugging the barrel with a pure lead round ball once I got it started it went down the barrel then got tighter before...
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 |