Lee PrecisionInline FabricationLoad DataPBcastco
RepackboxReloading EverythingMidSouth Shooters SupplyRotoMetals2
Wideners Titan Reloading

Search:

Type: Posts; User: Spector

Page 1 of 17 1 2 3 4
Results 1 to 25 of 401

Search: Search took 0.03 seconds.

  1. Replies
    24
    Views
    1,771

    i bought quite a bit of lead water line that had...

    i bought quite a bit of lead water line that had been replaced back in the 80's and as I recall it had thick mineral deposits in it that was already decreasing the ID of the line. I'm thinking that...
  2. Replies
    203
    Views
    101,733

    45-230Z. Wanted a PC design with decent meplat...

    45-230Z. Wanted a PC design with decent meplat that would feed reliably in my Springfield xds, xdm, Glock 41 and fit my Ruger Bisley as well. I pretty much quit shooting shorty after Tom made it...
  3. Replies
    14
    Views
    3,969

    I stand my boolits nose up and l use Smoke’s...

    I stand my boolits nose up and l use Smoke’s clear. I experimented using a shop vac from a distance to blow off any excess powder. It seemed to work fine until l got too close with the shop vac. A...
  4. Replies
    5
    Views
    3,036

    I had him create the 230-Z for me on page 16 of...

    I had him create the 230-Z for me on page 16 of his catalog. It cast a little heavy for me with wheel weights at 236 grains. I intend to send it to Hollowpoint Services for penta pins an hopefully...
  5. Replies
    116
    Views
    23,540

    For years l used a piece of osage orange l split,...

    For years l used a piece of osage orange l split, but now use heavy duty kevlar gloves. Light flexible and handles heat well.

    Mike
  6. Thread: Ouch

    by Spector
    Replies
    44
    Views
    4,628

    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I wound up with a 310 grain boolit dropped...

    I wound up with a 310 grain boolit dropped straight from the mold into my shoe. Aside from not being dressed properly for casting l was also sitting with the Lee pot situated between my knees. So...
  7. Replies
    84
    Views
    11,005

    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Poll: [QUOTE=Three44s;4619810]I could not vote either...

    [QUOTE=Three44s;4619810]I could not vote either as I have and use examples of each category as well.

    A big shout out for the LCT. I did retire it from my accuracy rifle work however as I saw the...
  8. Replies
    49
    Views
    8,631

    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Does scrap mercury which has been used to clean...

    Does scrap mercury which has been used to clean barrels and therefore contains some lead have any value? And what would be the acceptable method to dispose of it in an environmentally safe way? Is...
  9. Replies
    461
    Views
    123,726

    Poll: Kevlar gloves. Heal of the hand to open sprue...

    Kevlar gloves. Heal of the hand to open sprue plate. Dump hot 45 cal boolits in hand to examine if you want. I find them soft, pliable and much better than leather at not transmitting too much...
  10. Looks good if you don't rub off powder in the...

    Looks good if you don't rub off powder in the process. I just marked a grid pattern onto my silicone baking sheets. You can either set them where the crosses intersect or make the grid to place...
  11. Replies
    27
    Views
    3,014

    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I do what texassako does with washers and...

    I do what texassako does with washers and bushings and Lee Collet dies.

    Mike
  12. Replies
    19
    Views
    4,103

    I used to use Static-Guard spray on both plastic...

    I used to use Static-Guard spray on both plastic and metal. Then wipe it dry. Always worked for me.

    Mike
  13. Replies
    6
    Views
    1,980

    That's what I started doing last year with smokes...

    That's what I started doing last year with smokes clear and it seems to work well in getting excess powder off the boolits. I tried a shop vac from a distance and the discharge side seemed to work...
  14. Replies
    31
    Views
    7,645

    Forum: Rimfire Area

    Anyone have experience using an NS-522 from...

    Anyone have experience using an NS-522 from Kengs. I think there were only 1000 imported into this country. They got a favorable review from Gun Tests some years back as a silhouette rifle. An old...
  15. Johnson's Paste Wax always worked fine for me. ...

    Johnson's Paste Wax always worked fine for me.

    Mike
  16. I agree. Pour water on a counter top and it will...

    I agree. Pour water on a counter top and it will puddle smooth on the surface. Add oatmeal to the water and it will be lumpy when poured out on the counter. The water becomes the carrier for the...
  17. Replies
    5
    Views
    1,684

    Sounds like you just made the case for clear...

    Sounds like you just made the case for clear powder coat for those who only want to use one coat and who are not hooked on colors.

    Mike
  18. Replies
    27
    Views
    4,884

    Looking like powdered sugar before being baked...

    Looking like powdered sugar before being baked contrasts nicely with the lead making the clear easiest to judge how even the pre-baked coating is. Sort of like going to the bakery and noticing the...
  19. Replies
    60
    Views
    16,798

    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I chucked up a drill bit and put a piece of...

    I chucked up a drill bit and put a piece of hardwood in the machine vice on my drill press. I drilled a hole in the wood and un-chucked the drill bit and forced it into the hole in the wood. Then I...
  20. Replies
    15
    Views
    5,429

    Easiest coverage using ''shake and bake'' is what...

    Easiest coverage using ''shake and bake'' is what gives me the most enjoyment. Hence clear coat. Goes on white and is the easiest for me to gauge even and complete coverage. And I have grown to...
  21. Forum: Cast Boolits

    I had the Kaboom in a Glock when the case...

    I had the Kaboom in a Glock when the case ruptured right in the unsupported area of the chamber, but still did not realize there was much difference in the diameter of the chambers. The barrel and...
  22. Thread: Charge!!!

    by Spector
    Replies
    49
    Views
    11,651

    I try to remind myself how everyone seemed to...

    I try to remind myself how everyone seemed to think Gaston Glock was nuts when he polymerized pistol frames. Thanks for keeping the thinking cap on. I always try to assume there are better ways to...
  23. Forum: Cast Boolits

    Yes indeed. You are right. As fickle as women...

    Yes indeed. You are right. As fickle as women sometimes, but we keep coming back for more.

    Mike
  24. Forum: Cast Boolits

    OS OK, I know you had unsatisfactory results when...

    OS OK, I know you had unsatisfactory results when you tried pre-plugging HP's with hot glue and the way I fill the HP's with glue is slow for sure, but it does yield air bubble free pre-plugged HP's....
  25. Forum: Cast Boolits

    I think I am going to have Erik do my Accurate 45...

    I think I am going to have Erik do my Accurate 45 ACP powder coat design (252-Z if my memory is correct) in a penta hollow point for my XDS. I have pushed it up over 900 fps, but don't want to feed...
Results 1 to 25 of 401
Page 1 of 17 1 2 3 4
Abbreviations used in Reloading

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