I would install a lawn sprinkler system activated by a motion sensor. That would dampen their spirits.
Type: Posts; User: Bruntson
Forum: Our Town
I would install a lawn sprinkler system activated by a motion sensor. That would dampen their spirits.
Forum: Shot Loads For Pistols
The chart on the Wikipedia page on Shot has all the sizes of shot including dust. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shot_(pellet) #12 and dust are different sizes.
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
In the old days, Oil finish meant that the product was absorbed into the pores of the wood and hardened. Paint thinner or turpintine was used as a thinner. Popular products were linseed oil and...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
Lead gloves is a generic term for protective gloves worn by X-ray technicians. In years past they did have lead. But considering the EPA stance on lead, The manufactures make them lead free now. ...
Forum: Our Town
Loctite was never designed to be a thread sealer and will not work as one. It is a thread glue to resist or prevent the thread from becoming unscrewed.
Forum: Cast Boolits
I find that reloading is a separate hobby from shooting. It involves a different skill set and different equipment. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy reloading. If I had to judge which hobby I enjoy...
Forum: Shot Loads For Pistols
Before lead shot was banned in many public areas, Lead dust could be bought. It was generally considered to be .048" or less. It is dangerous to inhale and for the environment. It will also coat...
Forum: Our Town
Their website says that last Friday an electrical storm (lightening) put voltage spikes into the power system that damaged their servers. They will be back online shortly. With fried computer...
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
There is no 1, "the best powder" for all applications! Unique will work in the most applications but it can not be called the best.
Forum: Leverguns
It seems as the previous owner of your Henry decided tp remain silent about his rifles issues and sell it rather than fix it. Henry gave me awesome service when I sent in my 3 month old Henry for...
I have bought used molds from the members on this website and each and every one of them were just as they described and fully usable without any issues. 4 of them were steel molds that will last a...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I have the newer Lyman American 8 and the older Lyman turret. The American 8 can be tighten up very easily to tight tolerances. Out of the box it was tight, but I tighten is up a bit more. I like...
That's a good idea Hootmix. Unfortunately my press doesn't allow enough of the exposed bullet to be grabbed. I may have to take my neighbor, remy3424's suggestion and just hammer it out over a few...
A check on the Hornaby and RCSB collet pullers says they're not for lead bullets. The 2 presses I have are Lyman turret presses. I may have to risk carpel tunnel syndrome to extract these bullets...
I have been using a 3/8" steel plate on my concrete basement floor as the anvil. Usually 3 whacks is all it takes to unseat the bullet. But with something like over 200 cartridges to do, the...
I've acquired a significant amount of reloaded 44 mag that I want disassemble. There's got to be a better way to pull the bullets than using my kinetic (hammer) bullet puller. Any suggestions?
The exploding firearm could be caused by an overcharge of powder, to heavy of bullet, Oversized diameter of bullet, or a weak or defective firearm. With the primers rare and expensive, I would...
Forum: Our Town
As mentioned before, a good rasp is mandatory for your grip project. Rough cut the wood to approximate size and start rasping away. I find a cardboard cutout of the size I want to grips to be very...
Forum: Factory Rifles
I have a 1942 Lithgow SMLE that has been sporterized. The stock has a very naked young lady carved into it. Yes I realize the monetary value of the rifle is low and it's politically incorrect and...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
Minwax Helmsman indoor/outdoor spar urethane is a UV resistant finish that is commonly used and available just about everywhere. I've used it to great results on wooden front doors that take a lot...
Forum: Factory Rifles
CVA makes the single shot scout rifle in 35 Whelen for under $450.
Forum: Our Town
They already know you'll never do business with them again. They're probably thinking, "Why go out of our way to help this guy, we'll never see him again".
It sad but it's how business works...
Forum: Factory & Surplus Powder
In the 1960 and 70's, Alcan sold surplus powders made by Nobel. AL-120, AL-5, AL-7, and AL-8 were mainly used for shotgun and handgun cartridges.
Forum: Single Shot Guns
The 32 rim bullet has a .316" diameter, where the 32 S&W short and long uses a .312 ' diameter bullet. Since the S&W bullet is about .004" undersized to the 32 rimmed barrel, I can only imaging the...
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 |