This one is the most fun. It just sort of happened, it started with a 10/22 receiver that I found at the bottom of my safe while packing up after we'd sold our house last fall. It had been a while...
Type: Posts; User: Ziptar
Forum: Rimfire Area
This one is the most fun. It just sort of happened, it started with a 10/22 receiver that I found at the bottom of my safe while packing up after we'd sold our house last fall. It had been a while...
Forum: Shot Guns
12 gauge brass shells can be roll crimped with RCBS's Cowboy Die Set, but as you said, It does reduce the case life. I came across a brand new set of the RCBS Cowboy dies for half the RCBS's MSRP a...
Forum: Our Town
Had a couple Mihec group buys that went 2+ years. I had so forgotten one that when Miha emailed the invoice I honestly couldn't it recall it, "I didn't order one of these!!!". I came here found the...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
That would depend on the user and how it's used.
https://vimeo.com/559414871
I use a T-Mag for handgun, while I don't use it like he does in that video I do find it advantageous.
Forum: Factory Rifles
Mentioned to my FFL about a month ago that my older brother had been bugging me to take up shooting trap with him this summer but that all my scatter guns have 18 - 20 inch barrels. He called me last...
Forum: Our Town
I have twice also, and it's damned hard. Not being there wasn't even a thought for me. I needed to be there, I wanted them to see, hear, and feel me as they go to sleep just like they did every day...
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
Didn't you hear? Primer drought is over...https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1301123611, only $133.29 including shipping and hazmat for 1,000.
Forum: Our Town
I've often thought about it, it's just as Daekar states. I too began to notice over the last few years that many forums I'd frequented in the past regardless of subject area were less active over...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
Another vote for Alcohol and Leather Dye. Years ago I bought one of those M1 Carbine "Tribute" stocks for a 10/22. The finish on it not only looked terrible it would come off with a light scratch of...
Got a Mihec 45-270-SAA in a group buy must be at least 10 years ago. I cast others too but the 45-270-SAA is my go to and I've cast 3 times as many of those. Over 8.5 - 9.5 grains of Unique or...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
All due respect to your brother. Whenever I hear a blanket statement like that I encourage them to pick up a copy of Veral Smith's book and give it a read.
I have not had the same experience. I...
.45 Colt rim and .45 Auto length. It head spaces on the .45 ACP cylinder. Think of it as a .45 Auto Rim with a thinner rim.
The thinner rim is an advantage and actually solves a problem. The .45...
Forum: Factory & Surplus Powder
You can substitute Hodgdon Universal for Unique. Keep checking Hogdgon's website, you can order direct and I see Universal come into stock pretty regularly.
Forum: Factory & Surplus Powder
I picked 4 pounds of Sport Pistol and 2 pounds of Steel last April. Haven't seen any Alliant powder in stock online or at a LGS since.
Forum: Cast Boolits
To slug a 9mm get some Size 9 or 1/4 ounce lead egg sinkers. For $5.99 and shipping you can buy enough to last you a lifetime.
You'll also need a solid brass rod that's a least two inches longer...
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
I use Google's site search operator when I need to find info here. The operator targets your search to a specific website address. It works really well for searching discussion forums. It easy just...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I've used a Lyman Acculine Pistol Powder Measure and an Ohaus Duo Measure for years. Solved bridging problems years ago for both with one cheap and easy solution. Bought some small vibrator motors,...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
10 years or so ago the only way to get a .357, .44, or .45 pistol caliber Lee collet crimp die was through RanchDog, used to have them custom done by Lee before they were a regular catalog item....
Forum: Leverguns
Go here: https://marauder.homestead.com/rifles.html
Several pages of very good and detailed info on the Marlin 1894 action, tuning, feed issues, fixes including DIY instructions. Even if you don't...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Thanks for confirming Dave.
At this point I'm not sure myself. In the past those that have touted it's benefits have said works the brass less thus extending it's life and loaded rounds aren't...
Forum: Casting Equipment
The 450/4500 pressure screw and nut fit perfect on the 45. You can order the parts direct from Lyman on their website: https://www.lymanproducts.com/4500-lubricator-sizer-replacement-parts...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I bought a bunch of used reloading stuff recently and in it was a Redding Dual Ring Carbide Sizer 45 Colt Die. Didn't get the box or instructions with it. Looked all over Redding's site but couldn't...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
You could make your own. Not sure where you are located but if you've got a Microcenter nearby you can get the Creality Ender 3 Pro 3D Printer for $99.00 with a coupon for $100.00 off. There's also a...
Pinned barrel 25-5s with serial numbers starting with the letter "N" followed by six digits will have oversized throats unless they've been corrected after leaving the factory. A production change in...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Glad you found it, they get stuck down there and disappear in goopy old lube.
The cost upgrading to the 4500 dual O-ring piston and screw is $19.79 with shipping and is well worth it. The brass...
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