If you powder coat you can use the pure lead up to magnum handgun speeds.
Mike
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Forum: Cast Boolits
If you powder coat you can use the pure lead up to magnum handgun speeds.
Mike
Forum: Cast Boolits
Woo hoo, lots of Bullseye in stock everywhere you look. Uhhhhh Wait, what, $45-50 a pound. So, is Titegroup my new wadcutter powder?
Mike
Forum: Cast Boolits
I had a similar problem with a Lee Mold. 230 GR RN for 45 ACP cast so far out of round there was no hope of making it round by sizing. I generally have good luck with Lee molds, but this one was an...
I reamed my own cylinders, all were undersized in both cylinders. In my particular gun, 45ACP with a 200 grain SWC with 4-5 grains of Bullseye is most accurate.
Mike
Forum: Military Rifles
Thanks, planning on going with a Criterion. I have done some research, and it's looks like a job I could do myself if I had the tools, but I don't have the barrel vice, action wrench or 30-06 chamber...
Forum: Leverguns
Thanks Larry, I shoot the same bullet but not quite "Full Bore". I may need to up my load some to be able to use that sight picture. I tried a Unique load, and it grouped well but did not shoot to...
Forum: Military Rifles
I have a Remington 03A3 that is in great shape other than the barrel is worn out. You can barely see a slight swirl that used to be rifling. I am interested in having a new barrel installed and am...
Forum: Leverguns
I appreciate everyone's suggestions and advice. I'm also glad that not being able to shoot my 94 well at 100 yards with aging eyes and original sights isn't unique to me! I think I can find a...
Forum: Leverguns
Any thoughts on the Williams front sights with changeable inserts?
Thanks
Mike
Forum: Leverguns
58 and I don't see as well as I used to for sure. Any suggestions on a source for a front sight light you suggest?
Thank,
Mike
Forum: Leverguns
Shooting cast or jacketed are similar but with significantly different POI.
For this rifle, my accuracy standard is to be able to hit a gallon milk jug at 100 yards. Right now, I can't see it due to...
Forum: Leverguns
Thanks, Jackpine, I think a sight change may be in order. I can shoot with decent accuracy out to 100 yards with the peep sights on my 03A3. The front on the 94 just completely covers any target at...
Forum: Leverguns
I see folks say they are shooting 2-3'' groups at 100 yards with their model 94's. Mine is (Mid 80's vintage) accurate at shorter ranges but the front sight more than covers a complete rifle target...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Lube grooves tend to get smaller if you size too much.
Mike
Forum: Cast Boolits
So, I ordered 50lbs of lead from Rotometals and the postman managed to stuff the package in my mailbox. I don't blame him for not wanting to carry it to the porch.
Mike
Forum: Cast Boolits
I love how a satirical thread almost drifts into the serious. Human nature is fun. I'm not that fast anymore so I think I would have to take out BOTH knees of my partner to give me the best chance of...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Just kidding.
I just read a what oil to use thread on a motorcycle forum and thought I would come over here to share the love.
TD, thanks for the correction. I totally get the problem if the bullet is smaller than groove diameter. My question is why use bullets that are larger than groove diameter instead of the same size....
So, it seems the generally excepted rule when shooting cast in revolvers is to size throats and bullets larger than bore size. For example, if I have a 38 special revolver with a bore diameter of...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Old Remington bolt action 22lr made in the 1940’s. Dad still talks about working all summer to buy it. $17.00 I think. I tim shoot it from time to time and it’s accurate and functions just fine.
Forum: Leverguns
The bothersome part is forgetting to take off the safety and getting a click instead of a bang. It’s not hard to do. It’s on me, I know it’s there. Just different than my other lever guns.
I...
Forum: Leverguns
I have one in 44 mag and it is top notch. The safety is bothersome.
Mike
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BT | Boat Tail | PL | Power-Lokt | SP | Soft Point |
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