Ive never used dacron filler but I'm inspired by this thread to try 45-70 w/2400 loads (18-21grs.) & 405gr boolits I've got a couple questions which might seem dumb but I just want to be sure:
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Type: Posts; User: cosmoline one
Forum: Single Shot Guns
Ive never used dacron filler but I'm inspired by this thread to try 45-70 w/2400 loads (18-21grs.) & 405gr boolits I've got a couple questions which might seem dumb but I just want to be sure:
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Forum: Swappin & Sellin
Y'all in CA can buy ammo normally again right?
https://trueshotammo.com/ammunition/rifle-ammo/7-62x54r/igman/igman-7-62x54r-170-grain-m30-ball-fmj/
I usually find its cheaper to buy the ammo,...
Forum: Swappin & Sellin
I'll take : #1. Lyman 7460496, 45-70 3 die set. New in box. $45 shipped.
PM sent
Forum: Single Shot Guns
Also. my forearm seems a little loose. Anyone adjust theirs? Any tips?
Forum: Single Shot Guns
2TM101
That is a very generous offer. I'll PM you thanks
Forum: Single Shot Guns
Any one own one of these?
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1021145359
Forum: Single Shot Guns
With the muzzlebreak, Did it come with a thread protector if you want to remove the muzzlebreak?
What do you think of the muzzlebreak?
I like the Leopold rifleman?(cheapest line) 2-7x. 2X is good enough for hunting (1X would be ideal) and 7X good for targets I picked up a couple on sale pre pandemic for under $200-(made me swear off...
Forum: Completed Deals
Quantity? Price is shipping included?
Forum: Completed Deals
Ill take
1 100 pcs Lapua 7.62X54R brass New old stock $60 Shipped Small Flat Rate Box, PM sent
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
Standard loads may be too low and give you a squib. I have a Ruger SRH 454 and i loaded 45 colt loads in it(454 Brass) & got boolits stuck! Bring wood dowels & hammer & be aware & careful
Experience with only one box of LR (1500) worked well, seemed consistant. harder to ignite than Federal but thats not necesarrilly a bad thing
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
Update- Success! Thanks again for the help. I first tried the candle method but I guess not all candles burn the same, mine wasn't hot enough & I still got split necks. Next I used a blowtorch & 42...
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
Thanks for the replies M-tecs & GeorgeKahn, thanks for the detailed answers.Think I'm gonna try the candle method 1st
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
I'v.e never needed to anneal before, but need to anneal before forming 11mm mauser from 7 rem mag.Those who dip cases in lead, can you go over details?
What temperature (if known), how long in lead,...
Forum: Completed Deals
I've got about a 100 6mm bullets by unknown maker I'd trade for the 8mm
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
"the ring" is a line (not a ring/bulge) in the neck below the mouth from where the crease used to be in the 30-06. it is harmless and not always present
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Not 100% sure of the year I started reloading, guess 1990-91?(fall of yugoslavia cut off my supply of 6.5x55)but it was with an anniversary press kit, which I still have the press (and leaky powder...
Forum: Completed Deals
"If someone wants some older J-word RN bullets, I can post these as well."
I'm interested
Forum: Vintage Reloading Gear
I found this for anyone else intersted
https://archive.org/details/belding-mull-handbook-1952/page/16/mode/2up
Anyone have any parts they want to sell?
Forum: Vintage Reloading Gear
I recently acquired one. Where can I find some instructions, parts list, & parts I may need?
Forum: Swaging
Can't help you with the swaging, but in these lean times, have you considered cast boolits, maybe at "mousefart" levels?
Ive had fun with these:...
Forum: Completed Deals
I have a lee 2-die set for $32 shipped
Forum: Single Shot Guns
Hows the trigger? Mine is awful, but besides that, the gun shows a lot of potential
https://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?405654-traditions-G2-(now-called-G3)-cva-hunter-triggers
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 |