That's the total opposite of where I grew up. Almost every small-town hardware store carried reloading supplies. Even the big city stores like Woolworths had an extensive reloading section. As a...
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That's the total opposite of where I grew up. Almost every small-town hardware store carried reloading supplies. Even the big city stores like Woolworths had an extensive reloading section. As a...
As a kid I was a huge gun geek. I subscribed to ever major gun rag and read and reread every word. I don't remember when taper crimps became a thing, but I know I had a hard time finding one in...
Do you have reference for that? Yes, the 45 ACP headspaces on the case mouth but until the 80's I am not aware of any 45 ACP die sets that came standard with a taper crimp. I had to purchase both...
I am not sure when taper crimping got to be a thing, but I purchased a Colt Gold Cup National Match in 1974 and roll crimping was standard operating procedures at that time. I didn't start using a...
When the bullseye teams went away, I had to turn in the 24 Colt Gold Cup National Match .38 Special's in like new condition. We only had 6 of the 52's and 24 S&W model 46's. I really wanted a Gold...
Here is the history of the 52's https://www.shootingtimes.com/editorial/handgun_reviews_st_swmodel5238_200906/100100
Yes the 251 was H&G 52 mold and it listed as 0.356" ...
Forum: Special Projects
Never seen a chromed RL1050. The RL 1000 built on a stainless-steel frame. RL 1000's were discontinued in 1989 and replaced with the RL 1050 than later the Super 1050's.
If I understand...
Forum: Special Projects
If I was building or purchasing anything for the issues you are having it would be a roll sizer. https://www.rollsizer.com/
Forum: Military Rifles
Next Generation Squad Weapon and optic exceed paratrooper expectations...
Forum: Cast Boolits
First couple of molds I ordered were great. After that not so much. Not sure I will order from them again.
Forum: Special Projects
I'm confused. I have two RL1050's and the priming system is almost bulletproof? I do run all my brass twice. First step is with a universal depriming die or a standard sizing die depending on how...
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/theswissriflesdotcommessageboard/forming-7-5-x-55mm-cases-for-k31-t2017.html#:~:text=Take%20the.284%20Win.%20case%20and%20lightly%20lube%20it,than%20the%20one%20they%20...
Forum: Cookin' Recipe's
https://thekitchenknowhow.com/how-to-render-beef-fat/
Keep homemade tallow refrigerated for up to 3 months or frozen for up to a year.
Forum: Our Town
Convection ovens still normally need to be pre-heated. They are just standard ovens with a fan. That being said if it works for you no reason to change.
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Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
Knowledge equals safety when it comes to reloading. You already have a RCBS case mic you have the ability to better than some place withing SAAMI standards at zero cost and minimal effort. The...
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
Never thought I would be defending "The Real Gunsmith" but he is correct most are not setting up their dies for optimal performance. The manufactures recommendations are based on producing ammo...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
Not Manual but Haas claims to be US made. Not sure if that includes the electronics?
Forum: Our Town
While both electric - induction and traditional electric stoves are much different animals when it comes to control and speed of cooking. It appears some are lumping them together.
Forum: Our Town
For the OP induction would be the best choice. https://www.consumerreports.org/appliances/ranges/pros-and-cons-of-induction-cooktops-and-ranges-a5854942923/
I love my gas stove and my induction...
Forum: Black Powder Cartridge
Thats by far the best visual I have seen. Thanks for posting.
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Lots of different modules for different firearms. Need pictures.
I use this style https://www.badgerridgeind.com/store/p121/Savage10MLPrimerCarrier.html
Forum: Military Rifles
It would not be for me unless it was a 1/10 of the price. The question is will it sell to collector of foreign governments contract arms?
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 |