All the charts i'v looked at N133 is right at IMR 3031, and at $40.00 per lb. (LGS) i thought i would give it a try. Also have a friend that shoots a 45-70 RB so it won't be wasted. I will post my...
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Forum: Factory & Surplus Powder
All the charts i'v looked at N133 is right at IMR 3031, and at $40.00 per lb. (LGS) i thought i would give it a try. Also have a friend that shoots a 45-70 RB so it won't be wasted. I will post my...
Forum: Factory & Surplus Powder
Thank everyone for the info. will load down & work up.
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Forum: Factory & Surplus Powder
Anyone using VV N-133 in our Lever guns. It appears to between IMR 4198 & IMR 3031, bought some and need a little information if you have used this powder. I load 40-60 & 45-60 WCF in 1876's (...
centershot sold me a perfect Lyman mould, pleasure to do bussness with.
owe him a cup of coffee, Hootmix.
Forum: Completed Deals
Would like to buy a finish reamer for the 405 WCF.
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Chrono UP Date!! MR. pertnear, sent me the internal parts from a "wounded Caldwell" and i spent some time changing different parts around and got the unit to working. Slipped off to the range, fired...
pertnear,( neat handle), Mr. Pert i'm a cowboy (retired), i have no skills for this type thing. Like i mentioned mine was made some where around 20/11, got it used in a trade and it has been great...
metricmonkey, my unit just started showing, 591,or 476 or just 3# readings, i turn it off then back on the numbers would not stop . I have to admit it has been a good unit , until it went crazy....
Hey Murphy, hope all's good w/ you. Did a lot of research found out the co. that made the boards for my (date on board 10/11) old unit was bought out by "SMITH & WESSON", to many rabbit holes. I like...
Called Caldwell and ask about a new board, gave the young feller the NO's on the board,(silence) "I'm not familiar with that old of model". Can i buy a new board for my unit? (silence), talking to...
Forum: Single Shot Guns
Thank you marlinman93, i did measure my FP it measured out at .446. But i think the hammer spring was just to stout. The three "loaded" rounds looked good and i have, since firing those three rounds...
Forum: Single Shot Guns
OK!!, couldn't stand it, loaded up 3 rounds 45-70 w/.312gr. cast, 26gr. of sr4759 (old stock) fixed the stock screw put stock on (it's cracked) taped the forearm on (blue painter's tape) and went to...
Forum: Single Shot Guns
marlinman93, just came from shop. I think the screw has been replaced (a feller does with what he has), i'll replace it or dress it down.
Took everyone's advice and pulled the breech apart and...
Forum: Single Shot Guns
JT, marlinman , i am working on the main spring (thank you JT, i do buy from Dixie). Going to pull all the springs and take everyone's advice and clean everything up. Will let ya'll know how it goes....
Forum: Single Shot Guns
uscra112, thank you. I will measure thickness & width before i start and keep note's, it may someone else later.
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Forum: Single Shot Guns
marlinman93, thank you sound like a good place to start. What about the loading block spring, it really is hard to pull back?
Hootmix.
Forum: Single Shot Guns
Fishoot thank you and i totally agree w/ you Mr. Taylor and everyone i'v delt with here have been nice & easy to give good advice.
Know about smoothing springs & heat. I have only handled one...
Forum: Single Shot Guns
Hey JT, yes sir everything moves nice and free without slop or grinding. I just feel that the spring are "stout. The ejector throws the case out, you don't have to pull it out, but you have to pull...
Forum: Single Shot Guns
First off i'm a lever guy of the 76's. BUT!!, having acquired a #5 RB someone sort of started refurbishing (sort of).
Been working on the action (someone) buffed it till no numbers or ID marks...
Forum: Casting Equipment
sv44, sent you a PM, and yes be glad to help.
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Forum: Casting Equipment
Think i'v been pouring too close to the spout. I have a older Master Caster, but use it 95% of the time w/ handheld DC moulds, running @ 710- 725 degs. w/ a PID controller . I like 9-11 BHN, w/ a bit...
Forum: Casting Equipment
How far do most of you hold your mould below the pour spout, 3/8", 1/2", closer when using a bottom pour pot?
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Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
Thank's guys, been tied up w/ trk. trans, but will get some.
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Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
The last time i used my black PC powder (SMOKES), my bullets didn't get the usual nice cover ?? If i got some moisture in my powder, what is the best way to dry it out? It is still in the double bags...
Forum: Completed Deals
Ditto,,, Jack First.
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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 |