Thanks that is a big help.
Type: Posts; User: Eagle
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I know this is a silly question but does any one know about how many rounds of 223 I can get out of 1lb of powder. or how many grs go into 1 ounce.
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Thanks for the help. The gentelman I got the information from has been reloading a lot longer than me. I normaly use the W231 but thought I would try this out since I have so much of it on hand....
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Need some help. I have a 45acp that is giving me problems. I am using a castboolit with 11g of h110. The primer is a CCI primer. The problem I am having is for some reason the powder is not burning....
Forum: Smokeless Paper Patching
Thanks docone31! I think I am going to go ahead and try a few. That is half the fun playing with it until you get it right.
Forum: Smokeless Paper Patching
I have wanted to get into this PP myself. Still checking into it. It sounds like the way to go for the best results of your CB. Like stephen I am unsure of what to do. There are a lot of post out...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I'd buy several assuming price is acceptable. Let me know if you are going to sell them. I would like to get out of the muffen pan business.
Forum: Black Powder Paper Patching
Thanks that is all I needed to know.
Forum: Black Powder Paper Patching
I am new to this game and need a little help. I have some molds for my 357, 44, and 45. they are set to take lube. My question is Can I just paper patch them or do I have to lube them. Also when you...
Forum: Smokeless Paper Patching
I have wanted to try the pp in my AR. Like pdawg was saying I am worried that the paper will plug the gas port. Anyone ever try it and know what it will do.
Forum: Black Powder Paper Patching
Thanks docone31. I was thinking that is what it was about. I am going to have to check out this paper patchign to see if it will work for me. Is there any manuals that you recomend.
Forum: Black Powder Paper Patching
I am new to all of this and was woundering. How hard is Zink on your bore anyways? I mean I have melted my first batch of WW and was sure to remove all Zink. But I still do not understand why one...
I still buy the old mil sup. My local store has it 72rnds for 12 bucks. Can't beat that. Besides the kids love it. I did come across a ammo box full. I think it was around the 3000 range of rounds...
Forum: Casting Equipment
That sounds great! So I could get away from fluxing all together if I just cover with some wood ash or no. I always have trouble with the fluxing. I never know if I am doing it enough or to much.
Forum: Classics & Stickies
Hy everyone. I just scored my first bucket of WW. The good news is I got it for free. I was so excited. My girl thought I found gold or something. Any way before I start to melt these down I...
Forum: Black Powder Paper Patching
Thanks docone31. I have been on this site for a while now just reading and absorbing all the info I can. I have bought two molds and hope to start next week with the casting. I think I am going to...
Forum: Black Powder Paper Patching
I know i am knew to all of this but what is the benefet of paper patching. Do I still have to use lub if I paper patch.
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 |