I'm going to say the blame starts with Brownells. I've complained to them about crap FedEx service a couple of times and they can't even bother acknowledging the complaint. Brownells would have...
Type: Posts; User: AlHunt
I'm going to say the blame starts with Brownells. I've complained to them about crap FedEx service a couple of times and they can't even bother acknowledging the complaint. Brownells would have...
Forum: Our Town
As above, ATF or motor oil sprayed in the fall around the frame and metal parts under the car. Garaging it or at least parking it on a concrete slab makes a difference in undercarriage...
Forum: Our Town
As above, ATF or motor oil once a year sprayed around under the car. Garaging it or at least parking it on a concrete slab makes a difference in undercarriage deterioration, too. I live in the far,...
Forum: Prepper Talk
So, what do you consider a 10 year supply of each of your critical calibers?. To me, a "critical caliber" is one I'm going to need to defend home and hearth and keep food on the table.
FedEx is complete dog poo. I've complained to Brownells about the dog poo service from FedEx and they do not care. At all. UPS is slower but at least consistent. USPS has lost/destroyed several...
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
Phone, tablet or computer? I don't have them on the computer and don't even try accessing on a phone due to the ads and silly thing asking me if I want to use the vaunted "app".
On a computer,...
Forum: Our Town
It sounds like OP has tabled the idea anyway, but when I was thinking about an indoor setup, it seemed like an attached greenhouse off one wall of the house would be the best way to get enough...
Applicable to so many things in life. Self reliance.
I almost never shoot shotgun but have been mulling getting into shot shell reloading for this exact reason. I'd just cast 00 Buck.
Forum: Cast Boolits
I had a lot of trouble with NOE 250ish grain bullets in my 1911. Can't remember the mold number off the top of my head. That big nose gave me a lot of problems because my barrel has no leade so...
Forum: Cast Boolits
My Lyman 4-20 had a terminal inside corrode on me. It didn't stop the pot but it took a long time to heat up and wouldn't hold temp. Easily fixed.
Might be worth a glance.
Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
So, when I read up on PC, I saw where even among the correct types of PC, there were some that didn't work well. It's possible you've stumbled into one. I'd suggest getting one of Smoke's tested...
Forum: Military Rifles
I had a similar problem getting round nosed cast bullets to feed in an AR (5.56), while spire points would feed fine. The problem turned out to be the cast were bumping into the front wall of the...
Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
What brand of powder coat are you using?
I've had great success with the powder Smoke4320 sells here and following the directions here on the site.
Forum: Cast Boolits
The F class guys use .308 at a thousand yards. I'd think you could do better than 5 feet at 600. I believe the poster above is on to something about the bullet speed dropping below subsonic. ...
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
The board doesn't specify an "I'll Take It" rule and makes it clear the seller if free to sell to whomever they wish. Some sellers specify it and some don't.
I've passed on a number of ads...
Forum: Cast Boolits
And gives you a better chance of consistency. Not that the short distances people seem to shoot 9mm at require match grade ammo but I like to crimp.
Forum: Cast Boolits
Powder coat them again, that should add .0005 all the way around, at least.
Forum: Our Town
You're not asking me, but I've done business with Sportsmans Fullfillment that shows up from time to time, just not primers. If a person isn't comfortable with unknown companies, Brownell's and...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
Even with a drill press, a drill bit that tiny is going to wander. Very delicate operation to get that one out, I think.
Forum: Our Town
Personally, I do blame myself. I much preferred buying a thousand primers when I needed them. Bit me in the ass and I've paid the price to build inventory.
I'm still allowed to complain that I...
Forum: Our Town
Watch ammoseek.com for primers. Brownells and Midway show up occasionally for 80 to 100 bucks per 1000. I've bought quite a few since 2020.
The advantage of ammoseek is it saves you from having...
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
If it passes the look and smell test and you trust the seller's memory and you use due caution, you'll probably get away with it.
Too many "if's" for me when powder is available, even at higher...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
The right answer to these questions is always "buy both".
I would choose the Lyman if pressed, but I don't think it makes a hill of beans difference. Just have a decent scale.
Forum: Our Town
https://ammoseek.com/reloading/primers
I check when I'm in the market, usually watch for Brownell's to have stock. Cost is high, but the choice is don't shoot.
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Each die set has a shell holder in the box. A couple of calibers I have multiple die sets and each set pretty much has it's own shell holder.
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 |