I have the same press and the bottom collar is loose. Previous owner installed a set screw but it does not hold. Would silver solder work? I've used it on steel parts for firearms but was wondering...
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Forum: The Star Equipment Corner
I have the same press and the bottom collar is loose. Previous owner installed a set screw but it does not hold. Would silver solder work? I've used it on steel parts for firearms but was wondering...
Forum: The Star Equipment Corner
Called Magma and they had the parts in stock, they are shipping today. Cost was reasonable as of now I'll have about $260 in the press.
Forum: The Star Equipment Corner
I bought a used Star Sizer off eBay and it's pretty beat up. Looks like the lever that pushes on the high pressure piston is homemade, tons of slack (lever actually touches the base of the sizer on...
Finally got all the parts and this little pistol is a hoot to shoot. Using a single Triple K mag for 32 and 380 and it has been 100% reliable. Shooting tl356-95-RF in 380 and factory Fiocchi fmj in...
Found this site and ordered the APP's for the 1903. Very informative with excellent pictures and cutaway drawings. The English is broken but not terrible.
http://www.hlebooks.com/ebook/liste01.htm
Any reccomendations on 32 caliber molds? I'm partial to TC and RF profiles.
Update:
After a thorough cleaning I found a small crack on the slide at the ejection port. Its at 2 o'clock and is running towards the muzzle, about 1/8" long. I went ahead and found and ordered...
Nice story. I really like how this little gun points. Helps make up for the diminutive sights.
I know it's an off chance that the 380 magazines will work without modifying the frame. I went ahead and ordered the 32 ACP barrel from Numrich, figured for $67 it would be worth it. As far as I can...
Here is some information. www.forgottenweapons.com/shanghai-municipal-police-colt-1908-at-ria/
A friend of mine gave me this little pistol. It was supposed to be a project but he never got around to it. It has a 1920 32 ACP frame and a Shanghai 380 slide. Barrel looks like it's in good...
Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
That's good news. Thanks for the quick reply!
Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
Once the powder has been mixed with Acetone how long can it be stored and used?
Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
I've never tried PC so I can't say it's any easier. There is no need to handle bullets individually and the bake times are short.
Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
That sounds like a better way to dispense and measure. I'll try doing that and see how things go. The bullets passed the acetone and smash tests.
Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
I made my first batch last night. Coats were really thin but adhered well. It took 5 to get full coverage and I'll adjust next time.
I noticed that the solids dropped quickly from the powder...
Forum: Cast Boolits
It's been great in my BHP.
OAL 1.135
2.8 GR. Titegroup
Sized 0.357
Lubed with BAC
Forum: Reloading Equipment
44Vaquero,
Thanks! I do worry too much.....keeps me out of trouble sometimes :-)
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Okay, I purchased everything to complete this modification. Currently I am waiting until I can anneal the 50 BMG shell holder and have it turned down to finish.
I noticed that the 50 shell holder...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Yeah, you were obviously the inspiration for the 50BMG Shell holder and most likely the Automator as well. An interesting mash-up of your ideas.
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Here's a link to a fella that used the Automator http://www.bersachat.com/forums/showthread.php?32443-Modifying-the-Lee-Classic-Turret-press-with-a-Lee-Automator
Here is geargnasher's version back...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
44Vaquero,
Well done! That's good new about the parts bolting on and being a little less than the automator. I still might get an automator and mount it to my classic cast but since I don't have a...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Were you ever able to complete the conversion? Does the 3-hole top plate bolt to the standard posts for the classic turret? I was looking into doing this exact modification but was going to use the...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I might try tumble lubing some anday see how they do. I'm shooting them out of a CZ P07 and there's no throat to speak of so it might be pushing 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 |