Transonic buffet, and the "G" code I'd like to see isn't released by gubmint.
Keep velocity below 1040 fps at the muzzle, or above 1160 fps at the target.
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Transonic buffet, and the "G" code I'd like to see isn't released by gubmint.
Keep velocity below 1040 fps at the muzzle, or above 1160 fps at the target.
Forum: Smokeless Paper Patching
I use the ratcheting attachment on the end of the thimble, this provides the correct torque.
But I think it's more important to have a casting .001" larger than the bore and thick enough paper to...
Forum: Our Town
On incoming packages, FEDEX gets them to me in the best condition.
Forum: Our Town
I ordered on 12/20 and got the package on the 31st, much quicker than I expected.
I have a mold with 2 different cavities for 30 cal., from AC/WW one is .0017 oversize (per their tolerance) and...
Forum: Our Town
I've been trying to get hold of them since the 2nd but no reply.
Has anyone else spoken with them, or know what's going on?
Forum: Our Town
It's a "let's see if this really headspaces on the belt" experiment.
Or depending on bullet diameter it could be a "338 Win Mag-338 Weatherby" fireformed.
Forum: Cast Boolits
I think the Lee tester is at least consistent, but am surprised by some of my results.
Like others have said, let the water quenched sit two weeks before testing hardness, air-cooled 24 hours.
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Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
I'm no expert but if the gas checks (even Lyman) won't crimp on I think your alloy is too soft, shrinking in the mold. What alloy are you using?
Try backing your targets with cardboard to see if...
Forum: Our Town
The Lieca works, and it's a cheap lesson in quality glass's power to gather light.
Forum: Cast Boolits
Some wheel weight alloy can be an eye opener, did you water drop those bullets?
Forum: Our Town
Look for a copy of "My Fifty Years in Alaska" by Hardy Trefsger. Very interesting and powerful.
A magazine article that covers some of the same ground although preceeds Trefsger's arrival by...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
I have a long and a short Savage, and niether have their first barrel swap still on. What I had happen on one of them got me to split the barrel nut to remove it, after stripping a barrel wrench....
I use the PB Blaster for penetrating rust, I'd say it's second only to Aero Kroil. And the reason I use it is that it's about 1/3 the cost.
I store my molds dry, but I do store seldom used...
Forum: Our Town
They used to do great, last two orders not so good, three months is too long to learn they don't have it in stock, and they aren't going to get anymore "M" dies.
Forum: Cast Boolits
The mold will drop bigger than .429, unless using pure lead. You need to cast some and measure what you get.
You do not need to use the same size sizing die as is listed on the mold.
I have a SRH...
Forum: Cast Boolits
The sizer will be bigger than .429, what are you shooting S&W, Ruger, ????
Forum: Gas Checks
Just never use a case filler (kapok) when the barrel has a brake.
Forum: Special Projects
A 5.6 x 50 Rimmed can run 52,000 c.u.p. in a contender.
I have a Super 14 6 T/CU rechambered to 6 x 50R improved, it's fast, loud & accurate.
Forum: Leverguns
I think they gave you the twist rate for something other than a 30-30, standard twist rate for the 30-30 is 1-in-12".
Forum: Our Town
The first thing I will suggest is to go to the health food store and look for "Bilberry Tea".
Then more importantly, your eyes need exercise. Focusing on a near then distant object, and back and...
Forum: Factory & Surplus Powder
Here's another chart;
http://www.reloadingroom.com/page35.html
Forum: Our Town
Winchester brass is more consistent than Remington, but has a little less capacity.
A gas check will keep you from melting the base at hunting velocities.
I think the Lyman 311041 or the Lee...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
One other difference is that the Marlin is .100" longer in case length. And no, with the deeper belt depth, the primer will never be hit hard enough to go off, if you make cases from a standard...
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 |