I have a 44 in 32-40 and another in 38-55, so not limited to rimfire. Black powder pressures for sure. As stated I have all the stuff for 25 SS so not a problem.
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Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
I have a 44 in 32-40 and another in 38-55, so not limited to rimfire. Black powder pressures for sure. As stated I have all the stuff for 25 SS so not a problem.
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
Hopefully in correct forum.
Stevens 25 rimfire ?? I saw one recently, a 44 action. It was like new. Priced according. I have one box of Stevens 25 rimfire. Once I shoot that up, then what?...
Forum: Gas Checks
ya make yur own. Last I saw the forming die was about $90 some body was selling. GC's were about $40/1000 then. Still gotta buy the stock. How many hours per thousand. I like the idea but at my...
Forum: Our Town
what centershot said...there are a couple exception, but no need to go there.
Forum: Our Town
this may have been mentioned but- if not too late -ground floor radiant heat would do nicely here. You heat the floor to 60 and the whole place is at 60. could be zoned. heat can be any source,...
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OP I am confused. You don't want smoke but you say well ventilated. Are you planning some kind of open pit fire on the floor? If your woodstove is smoking up the place then charcoal, pellets,...
Forum: Leverguns
Great stopping power ! I had a '93 Marlin that did that years ago. It was the 330 grn Hudson bullet. I figured it was too long for the twist rate. It shot the smaller bullets OK. Are you sure...
Forum: Our Town
my two cents - I bought a backhoe and I am taking it all with me.
all this is true - small stuff for ebay etc. but tax and shipping have knocked down sale prices. Maybe you'll get 2-3 guys that...
Forum: Black Powder Cartridge
I think they were around in late '50-'60's. Nor sure, just guessing. I have a few boxes of 43 Spanish. The necks are way too thick. The Lyman 439186 (?) Spanish bullet soft won't chamber. So. I...
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Progressive for about 15 years. About $1000 per year for 4 vehicles, all older -'05,'99,'87,'67. Never filed any damages as vehicles are throw away by design. Progressive is owned by George Soros...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
if wrong section please move
I am thinking of picking up an old combination gun. It is a breach loader with exposed hammers. I have heard that these are notorious for throwing the firing pins...
Forum: Vintage Reloading Gear
Cool! I thought I was the only guy who had one of those. Is that all complete?
Forum: Black Powder Cartridge
re: the barrel thing--if you have a straight cleaning rod - press a section up against the receiver such that the rest pokes out to the front sight. Then try the other side. My buddy at the club...
Forum: Black Powder Cartridge
I never had a taper crimp die. I neck sized with a Redding 38-56 die, expanded with an M style and seated. This made for a tight fit with most bullets. I used the Lyman 379764 (?) 440 grainer. ...
Forum: Our Town
We had snow last wknd. 3inches.melted off in a day. Today it was just icy rain with a hint of snow. We see the the night air brings.
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$1.25 for the year? or per hour this year?
Forum: Vintage Reloading Gear
yes true that still see those for sale in a box of unknown dies. usually marked with cartridge numbers, like 222 for rem 222
I think they offed the STRAIGHT LINE shot gun kits which had several...
Forum: Black Powder Cartridge
state law trumps Fed. you might check with your LGS, they do this every day = DO NOT ASSUME IT'S LEGAL because you read it on the net.
Forum: Cast Boolits
Just for clarity, are you guys using 2 or 3 thou for cast and less for jackets, or other way round? I use the Lyman cause the M step is great, but the sizes are not always the best. I have turned a...
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RickinTN have you tried compression socks? I entered the swollen legs/ high BP phase of life. Really huge swollen lower legs, can/t get boots on. Compression socks have made a world of difference.
Forum: Reloading Equipment
OK - 2 die or 3 die set? expander plug diameter? Shell holder included? I would be interested if you decide to scrap those. I shoot a Werndl and like it a lot. Proper dies would be cool.
Maybe I...
Forum: Cast Boolits
yes that too. The old Winchester rifle molds all had a slight BB for that reason mostly.
Forum: Cast Boolits
yes, bevel base bullets are very common to casting machines. Flat bases don't fill out so good. Also they survive shipping and gorilla handling with out noticeable damage. Also partly why the high...
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 |