Thanks for the great information I'll give that a try.
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Forum: Cast Boolits
Thanks for the great information I'll give that a try.
Forum: Cast Boolits
I want to reload 40 Smith & Wesson bullets for my Smith & Wesson m&p. These are the bullets I found but not sure which one to choose also what powder would work good with these bullets. These bullets...
Forum: Factory & Surplus Powder
Thanks to everyone for the great replies. Now im glad I got the last 2 that were on the shelf. I plan to use it for my .44mag and .357mag.
I want to take my Ruger Super Blackhawk in .44mag to the...
Forum: Factory & Surplus Powder
Does it drop consistent charges from the powder charger?
Forum: Factory & Surplus Powder
At mt local gun store they had some Alliant 2400 so I picked up the last 2 containers. I have never used it for any reloading so all new to me and looking to see who uses it, what for and do you like...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
I tried to post a full picture but it wont work for some reason. I can bend it and poke holes in it with little pressure with pliers. It all seams like pewter except one piece that I think is...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
I just bought a "pewter" pitcher I think???
This is a picture of the makings on the bottom. I looked online to see if it was pure/real but didnt find a definite answer and figured i would ask u guys...
Ok ok ok you all got me to change my mine and I'll get the whole set, man peer pressure lol. So what a "minus" set and is there a "plus" set?
lol yeah you might be right. Im a cheap ******* so looking for the least amount to spend is ingrained in me lol But you guys are probably right like always and I should just buy one cry once.
Ok thanks for the reply.
On their website they have .0760" to .50099" this would work right? looks like its $14 would be good for .357 and the .44
Im looking to get a few pin gauges for my 38/357 and .44mag.
I dont want to buy a whole set just a few for each caliber that will allow me to determine my cylinder throats of each. So what range...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
Ok thanks guys you saved me a trip and some $. The hunt goes on.....
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
I havent seen it in person yet only pictures. The lady said there is no markings just a sticker that days made in China. She said she "knows"pewter and that it's real. Yeah she will say whatever to...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
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Only thing they260203they say is made in China. I can get them here in town for $5 but dont want to wast my time and money on fake stuff.
Yes you are true. I was just curious. Hard cast lead can do some deep penetration
This is what I have and I like it. It is my only .357/.38 mold I have so I cant compare to others.
I was just talking to a friend about them extreme penetration bullets that are out now. They are solid copper and have a Philips head screwdriver looking nose on them which takes the place of a...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
I found some items online that are supposedly pewter I bought two of the items for $3. Some of the items have markings on them that say rwp Wilton Columbia are these real pewter ? If so I'll go back...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
Yes I have a few of them. How would I go about using them? How much of it should I add to how much of the pure lead? Just got another 128 pounds todayand will be getting one more last batch tomorrow....
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
I do have 1 or 2 pounds of type metal.
Im sure it will go quicker than I think lol hopefully I get a bunch more tomorrow and Friday.
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
So I went to rotometal website and this is their options for pewter.
I'm trying to harden up my pure lead pipe i acquired. Which type should i get and how much?
A/C-pewter
92%tin, ...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
Update...... I just got another 211 pounds today!!!!
He said I can come back tomorrow and the next day after that to get more then they will be done the job. He said to bad I didnt talk to him...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
HAHA good info man thanks. The outer dia. id say is 1.5"-2" inner .5"-1" Ill have to take a closer look tomorrow. Some looked like they still had some water in them, no smell.
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 |