Im game on the BPI wad. It looks like it might have enough skirt to engage rifling. I may just just have to run a few thru my Hastings to say I tried.
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Im game on the BPI wad. It looks like it might have enough skirt to engage rifling. I may just just have to run a few thru my Hastings to say I tried.
Im working up data for a .690dia round ball(Punkin ball) for my 12ga SxS. Im also trying various alloys from pure lead to Lyman #2 alloy. I have the data from the Lyman #3 shotshell manual and so...
Forum: Military Rifles
Its a full GI can of ammo that was sold as surplus im sure because the can says 7.62MM, M82 which this ammo isnt. The guy I got it from had it in storage for years for his garand but never shot any...
Forum: Military Rifles
Great idea Dale thanks. I didnt even consider it for collectors. Wasn't it the M1 ammo back then before they came out with the M2?
I also found a stockpile of FA 52 and WRA 53 that I know is fine...
Forum: Military Rifles
Yeah I had the same feeling at first but the ammo was stored inside its original can and its in new condition. I may just salvage the bullets and dump the rest.
Forum: Military Rifles
I have a Springfield Armory Garand and acquired a ammo can of FA 36 Ball ammo and was wondering if anyone has fired this lot in their Garand? I know its corrosive but nothing a little Windex and a...
Nothing wrong with BB or #2 lead shot if you can find some. Its great stuff and wont kill the neighbors kids if you shoot thru an outside wall into the house next door. You dont need a big pellet to...
Forum: Military Rifles
Thanks for the info everyone. Does anyone know what the RLB on reciever and letter P on barrel means?
scb, The barrel is serail numbered the same as the reciever. Thanks for the help. PS- Want to...
Forum: Military Rifles
Found it SCB, Thanks. The ser # is 637XX. Looks to be a low number and hope it helps identify when its from.
Forum: Military Rifles
I acquired an old Ithaca Model 37 in 16 gauge recently. After closer inspection I saw theres the Flaming bomb with initials RLB on reciever and a letter P stamped on barrel(Which I didnt make the...
Forum: Casting Equipment
I own all 3 and I use my Star when I need lots of boolits in a hurry for the kids to shoot up in a day and the Saeco for my precision benchrest work and my Ideal #1 and Lyman 450 to lube oddballs and...
Forum: Boolit Lube !
Japan wax is the white waxy fat that comes from the fruit of several Asiatic sumacs. I have a cple small containers of it still and it makes great bullet lube additive if you can still find it. The...
The pin is part of the hammer assy and its all one machined piece. The firing pin was angled different. I just had to put a small slice in the pin base where it meets the hammer body and bend it down...
Let me know what you need. I got tons of stuff laying around for slug loads and I can send you a bunch to load and try out before you buy it. I can also send you some Lee's to try. Their great cause...
Forum: Hunting with CB's
Their kitty cat bears.LOL.
Just had one kill a neighbors cow 2 nights ago. Its just a shame that we have a ANTI BEAR group thats trying to stop the hunt again. Sooner or later one of the bears are...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Jester, Where did you get that banner??? I NEED one for my building.:grin:
Found it faster than I thought I would. Heres the data and its listed in Lymans 4th Shotshell edition. They only recommend a roll crimp. The only cast slug I know of that uses a fold crimp is the Lee...
Cheese, I think I have some published Lyman data that uses a standard wad with the petals cut off. I will list the data here once I dig thru the old books and find it.
Turbo, DEFINATLY post a LARGE...
Found a hammer assy for it from Numrichs. Its for an American model but it will fit with a little love and some silver solder. Its the same hammer assembly except the pin is angled different. I...
Forum: Military Rifles
Thanks Pat except its cold in the winter.LOL.
I think im gonna load some light ones up and tie her to a tree with a loooooong string to the trigger.LOL.
Forum: Reloading Equipment
These are old but its an idea of what I have. Yes, Its a small house.[smilie=w:
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Forum: Reloading Equipment
Kevin, Its the Universal Model "B" from the late 1950's?? and you wont EVER come across a case it wont be able to FL size or reform. They made them to tackle just about anything even swaging. The...
Forum: Casting Equipment
Here ya go. I made this one from a Turkey Fryer a while back. The one im currently using holds 1500lbs of lead and designed with about the same burner....
A++++ For Kathie. She's a great person and a great seller to deal with plus the lead she supplies is top quality stuff. Its real hard to find a person like her nowadays.
Forum: Hunting with CB's
Just wanted to let everyone know that New Jersey is having its Bear Season this year after numerous court battles with the Anti's. ITS ABOUT TIME WE WON!!!:grin::grin:
Watch for the next World...
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 |