At first look I thought that was a three shot group. Was there any lead in the barrel?
Type: Posts; User: gnostic
Forum: Leverguns
At first look I thought that was a three shot group. Was there any lead in the barrel?
Forum: Special Projects
This is range pick-up brass and I probably should do a better job of inspection...
Forum: Special Projects
Am I the only one here using a primer pocket swage? My 550B crushes the printer if I don't swage the primer pocket.
Forum: Boolit Lube !
I've been leaving my RCBS sizer in the sun for a half hour before use. I think a heat lamp would work as well....
Forum: Cast Boolits
How heavy a buffer do you have in the AR9? My AR9 build has a 8oz buffer and shoots hot handloads perfectly...
Wolfe Springs recommends not installing light springs in Duty guns. I've had light primer strikes after installing light springs on the double action...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I've had mixed results with LLA, my CZ75B had leading near the muzzle with two coats of lube. That same batch of bullets left zero lead in the barrels of three different S&W .357's. When these...
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
I wish my cases lasted long enough to benefit from annealing. My cases get loose primer pockets long before they split. Annealing might be beneficial with necked down home made cases...
Forum: Boolit Lube !
I've used moly on both cast and jacketed bullets for years, with great results. What is it that doesn't work for you? I almost never clean my guns and get zero leading or copper fouling. In the past...
Forum: Single Shot Guns
I owned a #3 in 45-70 years ago. It was without a doubt the most punishing rifle I've ever shot. It kicked like a demented mule and that was the good news. The bad news was, it put a big, painful...
Forum: Factory Rifles
There's a guy on youtube, halfmilesniper I think that does a video about just that....
Forum: Factory Rifles
I have a 7400 in .243 and have the same question? RCBS makes small base dies for a reason, I use them for 5.56 handloads....
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
I've water dropped range scrap for about 50 years without a hitch in the 45acp. The softest bullet that doesn't lead the barrel is said to be the most accurate...
I don't think you can compare new vs old Pythons. Old Pythons had stacking triggers and I'm told the new ones don't, that's what colt said when the new revolvers came out. Obviously, the new ones...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I can't say enough great stuff about Dillon. I bought a 550 press in about 1985 and over the years a couple small parts broke. Dillon replaced the parts, no questions asked...
Forum: Factory Rifles
I'll post my results, I'm trying to shoot a bullet under 400 grains to keep the bruising to a minimum...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Anyone know the number of the RCBS or Lyman top punch for the Lee 501-440?
Forum: Factory Rifles
I'm about to order this mold for the 50 Beowulf, any thoughts would be appreciated...
N.O.E. 502-383-HP GC AT4
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I've never lubed a case sized with carbide dies, that's why I use them...
Titegroup is my go to powder for 9mm, 38 special, 45acp and 38 super, It's like Bullseye. I've heard a lot of bad things about it, but my experience after having used five pounds or so has been great.
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 |