I have been shooting Lyman 257325 in both a 25-06 & 257 Roberts for over 40 yrs, 25-06 is custom with a 1:12 twist. I have used loads from 5 gr bullseye to 25 gr 4759. I use straight wheelweights,...
Type: Posts; User: foxtrotter
I have been shooting Lyman 257325 in both a 25-06 & 257 Roberts for over 40 yrs, 25-06 is custom with a 1:12 twist. I have used loads from 5 gr bullseye to 25 gr 4759. I use straight wheelweights,...
Forum: Factory Rifles
bought a Howa HCR 6.5 Creed 2 months ago
Forum: Factory Rifles
Varberger Model 711 Bolt 6.5x284 Norma Sweden on gunbroker.
Sweden seems to have moved up from 6.5x55.
I have one of the LE models and an LC9s. both are great shooters but the Ruger is a little smaller and easier to pocket carry. I have small hands and cannot deal with a double stack mag autoloader. I...
Forum: Factory Rifles
Ruger American Predator in 6mm Creedmoor
Probably cheaper to buy a new convertible with both cyls and sell the one you have.
I would love to have the new 45lc/45ACP convertible in the flat top Blackhawk. Out of production now but still available. All the bennies of the 44spl and twice as much fun...
Forum: Factory & Surplus Powder
I've still got a bunch and the old paper drum with the REA address sticker it was shipped in.
Forum: Factory Rifles
Picked mine up this week. Mounted a new set of Leupold bases and waiting for my new scope to arrive. my first 223.
Ruger LCR with 3" barrel and a hammer either in 357 or 38....
I bought a Ruger LCR because The trigger pull was so nice! The 38 SPL was my choice.
Ruger LCR is available in 9mm. I have one in 38 spl. and like it a lot.
Handloader's Digest 1964 Had a lot of data for squib loads....
Forum: Cookin' Recipe's
For pancakes and waffles. Sure makes that heavy dough a lot lighter!
Where is Risue Canyon? Is it 4 wheel required? I'm in if my old 2wd pickup can make it.
Forum: Our Town
I'm in the Reno (Golden Valley) area. Give me a heads-up If you need a hand.
foxtrotter.
Forum: Casting Equipment
Where in Nevada? I am in the Reno area. About getting old WWs- talk to your favorite tire store or service station. Getting molds is a fun job. You can buy them at the name stores, from commercial...
Forum: Our Town
My neighbor hunts them and calls it "kitty steak" . The only eating part is the ham.
Forum: Our Town
There has been more than one jogger taken by a mtn. lion in N. Cal
Forum: Our Town
Congratulations! I've been married for 52 yrs. and wish this book was available back when we started out:...
Forum: Cookin' Recipe's
Crystal Hot Sauce-even goes on sauerkraut!
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 |