Shouldn't the melting pot be turned all the way up?
Type: Posts; User: slide
Forum: Casting Equipment
Shouldn't the melting pot be turned all the way up?
Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
Since we are posting ideas here is another option for you guys. I posted this about a month ago. It is on page two of this thread with complete details on how to do it. Also details on the silicone...
Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
Here is the one I posted about last month. So far it has worked really well for me. It is good to have options.
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Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
gun toting monkey, you really can't tell if it is brittle. The hammer test is something that came from hi-tek coating. Powder coating companies have machines that can test the adhesion of powdercoat....
Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
Too much heat will make your powder coat brittle. Under curing will do the same thing. You can go to amazon and order a digital thermometer with a thermocouple,drill a hole in the base of a bullet,do...
Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
GregLaRoche, that too is on the list. What is next is to see if this load with the matte will hold groups. If this one target is just a fluke and the others scatter like a shotgun pattern then there...
Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
I posted a photo in the first post. That is 50 rounds. My scope needs adjusting but, I wasn't concerned with that but with accuracy. Velocity, I plan on testing later on. Remember this is only one...
Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
Shake them and then shake them some more. Have a wire basket that will allow the bullets some room to move thus getting the excess powder off. When you first start out there is something in the back...
Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
bangerjim,I agree that spraying is probably the best way to coat bullets but not all the guys on the forum including me can afford a spray rig. Below is a photo of some of my 22 caliber bullets using...
Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
Conditor22, I totally agree. I quit the shake and bake when me and AndyC started fooling around with the vtb. Using the vtb you can handle the bullets without having to use tweezers or none of that...
Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
I notice that is 30 caliber and not 223. Have you ever used matte powder coat or are you making assumptions. You know what they say about assumptions. You post targets with those kind of groups in...
Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
Matte powder coats don't have the additive that makes them shiny. Basically they are not as slick. I am going to test the velocity difference between matte (some people call it flat). The bottom line...
Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
Consistency is what we are after. This is one group. If the load will shoot back to back targets then the fine tuning will begin. As far as the matte I got tired of hearing that it wouldn't work. It...
Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
They are talking about alloy being contaminated with zinc of some other compound. The hi tek will not stick very well if it is contaminated. You need to measure and weigh all your componets and make...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
There is a guy on youtube,Gunblue490, very savvy. Goes through the how to maintain and keep it running smooth. Worth watching if you are having trouble.
Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
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Time and time again I have seen someone post that matte powder coats won't work. The one photo is one of the rounds that shot the group.The other photo is of the group. Need to adjust...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I am 70 and have been reloading and shooting since I was 16. I have posted several ideas on this forum to try and help. There is always somebody that wants to try and shoot the idea down or say that...
Forum: Gas Checks
Well, I got a call from the dude's wife. She said they had sent me a gas check maker on 2/12/21 but they sent no tracking number. She started crying and promised they would get another out tomorrow....
Hey DaveN, I measured the barrel pins on my two molds and they stick out about 0.12. You might check yours and see what you get.
Forum: Gas Checks
Okay, almost been one month since I sent the gas check maker back. Have received no word on the status. I sent e-mail today and if the pattern holds true I will get a return e-mail saying my check...
I would contact Arsenal. There are going to be guys along that will tell you to do this and do that. I wouldn't mess with it. Send it back or get some advice from the maker. Try the other one and see...
Any trouble cutting the sprue? Most mold makers recommend tapping the mold apart. I tap lightly on the bolt head holding the handles together.
Forum: Smokeless Paper Patching
Wow Conditor22, you are turning into quite a writer. Gets better everytime !
Forum: Smokeless Paper Patching
It has it's own category. It is called Coatings and Alternative's. Go up from here until you find it.
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 |