I use a 220 grain NOE mould(cast my own). I use 11 grains of Trail Boss and am very happy with this load. My daughter used to dislike my Marlin 45/70 because of recoil, but with this load she can...
Type: Posts; User: BoolitBill
I use a 220 grain NOE mould(cast my own). I use 11 grains of Trail Boss and am very happy with this load. My daughter used to dislike my Marlin 45/70 because of recoil, but with this load she can...
Forum: Our Town
Now you have done it, showing all that delicious food and all I have to look forward to is cabbage soup tonight.
I agree with smithnframe. EP Saddlery is very good quality. You can get authentic old time styles. Or more modern designs. I have an open top design for cowboy matches, and a full flap holster when...
Forum: Cast Boolits
https://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item/000152640124/single-cavity-rifle-bullet-mould-number-457124-45-caliber-385-grain This is as close as I can find, depending on your alloy, I have gotten...
Forum: Hunting with CB's
Back in the 60’s, my uncle loved to hunt and he had a pre-64 Winchester model 70 in 30-06, a Remington 1100,12 gauge, and a High Standard .22 pistol. He would say that is all he needed to hunt...
Forum: Leverguns
Even though I am getting old and forgetful, this is the load I can remember: 29gr of 3031
Forum: Our Town
Hardcast416taylor; I hope you live to a happy old age so please dont think bad of me. But if you have a wife or children it sure reduces their burden when you pass. I saw this with my mother and...
I pick up 45 acp brass at the range every time I go, never once found a 460. That would be reason enough for me, just get some full moon clips and you are good to go.
I agree with M-Tecs, I have tried others but the mooncliptool is the best in my opinion.
I have one and I think it is very good! But for some reason I have trouble with .45 Colt brass. They keep popping out of it if the fit of the primer is tight. Don't know why as they work in every...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
Ok guys, I'm a dentist so I hope this is helpful. The lead foil is inside the plastic film packet, it is next to the film and used to minimize the radiation exposure to the body (X-ray machine to...
I guess I am the odd one here, I use a Thumblers tumbler and I run the brass with water and Dawn's dishwashing soap for about an hour. Then drain and rinse, refill with water and a teaspoon of cream...
If you want inexpensive, then look at this one:http://www.midwayusa.com/product/775664/lee-2-cavity-bullet-mold-452-255-rf-45-acp-45-auto-rim-45-colt-long-colt-452-diameter-255-grain-flat-nose
Forum: Processing wild game
In my hands the Helle Fjellkniven is perfect. Holds its edge well and is the only knife I can sharpen to a razors edge (and I can't sharpen for sh*t). It is pricey but worth it to me! ...
Forum: Rimfire Area
Thank you pietro! Any .22 ammo is hard to come by in this neck of the woods (desert). I saw your post last night and was at my local WalMart by 8:15 this morning. Between myself and my wife and...
Forum: Leverguns
I got better accuracy using 16.5 gr of 4227 with that boolit than I did with 2400. Of course, you may not have 4227. Perhaps if you told us what powders and primers you have to work with, we can be...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Charlie, wouldn't any wadcutter fit your criteria? I use the lee wadcutter in both 38 and 357.
http://leeprecision.com/mold-dc-358-148-wc.html
I use this one on the rare occasion I use a Lee loader for my 30/30
http://leeprecision.com/custom-flaring-tool-for-lee-loader.html
Forum: Cast Boolits
I use 16.5 gr. of IMR 4227 over the 311041 as my 30/30 loves it! I estimate 1500 to 1600 fps. Works well with the Ranch dog mold as well. This is my 50 yd. plinker load as it is mild in recoil and...
John Boy, your cases look beautiful. Better than factory fresh! I was just trying to give gandydancer another option. He had said that his SS pins and citric acid cleaner did clean them well but...
Try just the brass itself, fill with cold water and place a teaspoon of cream of tartar (grocery store). Tumble overnight or for 6 to 8 hours.
I concur with theperfessor, I have a 429-240-2R in a six cavity mold and in no time I can have a pile of nice boolits. I have never tumble lubed them either but in a reasonable amount of time I can...
My experience with a short barreled Stoger was that I could not consistently hit a man sized target at 50 yds with slugs. My mossberg with an 18 inch barrel and rifle sights would hit the chest...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
Hey Nickle, 105 here in El Paso yesterday. I don't go shooting much less smelting until the temp goes into the 90s.
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 |