i once made a wooden insert that goes inside the stock for a snug fit; then drilled for the reducer. note: when doing so install a eye-bolt at the back so that you can remove the wooden block when it...
Type: Posts; User: porthos
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
i once made a wooden insert that goes inside the stock for a snug fit; then drilled for the reducer. note: when doing so install a eye-bolt at the back so that you can remove the wooden block when it...
Forum: Our Town
i know that it is illegal to ship primers and powder without hazmat labels. how about primed brass??
Forum: Cast Boolits
well, i don't mind getting my hands dirty; and, my bullets go as fast as i want them to go.....
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
i doubt that your tool is the only one that starrett has made in china. i no longer buy anything that is new rcbs. much of their reloading devices are made in china. who do you think makes the most...
Forum: Casting Equipment
DO NOT get a 10# pot!!!bbget a 20 lb.
Forum: Completed Deals
i have a set of LOW original sako rings as shown above $80.00 shipped. 1.125 height from the flat that sits on the base on the action
Forum: Military Rifles
many years ago; i had a friend (machinist) who was mounting a muzzle brake on a bolt action 223. i asked why. said that he was going out west to hunt prarie dogs. the muzzle brake would allow him to...
Forum: Cast Boolits
i'm getting tired of seeing the term hardcast in the for sale section. usually refering to 9mm and 45 auto bullets. i think that "hard cast" would be counter productive. comments??
Forum: Our Town
maybe thus is a silly question. but, if you don't know what they are for; why did you buy them??
Forum: Military Rifles
i go back far enough that i have handloader #1,3,5. bought by my father. i also have a collection of those that i saved over the first 20 years (those that had interesting articles) after that i...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
got my new MEC Marksman a few days ago. haven't used it yet; but, i have no doubt of its quality. BUT! i do have an issue with the primer catching system. it requires a MEC base to make it work...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Doulos: don't you find the mec riser too high???
Forum: Reloading Equipment
got my mec press yesterday. the primer catching design is a novel idea. however i can't use the primer catching tray on my loading bench. the bench is too thick and nothing will work. i have to put...
Forum: Cast Boolits
why do so many order hollow point molds??????
Forum: Reloading Equipment
no doubt the co-ax is a great press; however THE MEC may be a better press.
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
automotive rubbing compound for removing water spots!
Forum: Reloading Equipment
i don't have any problems with redding equiptment. "buy once, cry once"
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
i think you better leave things alone. you seem to be missing the basics.
Forum: Military Rifles
i am installing a lower forearm extension on a full length krag that had been sporterized. (the forearm has been shortened). i know that the piece is too long. so, i need to know, what is the...
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 |