1st attempt at PC. The 45 ACP is from an RCBS 200 GR. SWC mold using HF Red. I used the tub and swirl method with bb's. - The 9 MM is from a Mihec 359125 HP mold. Using Smoke's Bacon Grease color. I...
Type: Posts; User: Slingshot
Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
1st attempt at PC. The 45 ACP is from an RCBS 200 GR. SWC mold using HF Red. I used the tub and swirl method with bb's. - The 9 MM is from a Mihec 359125 HP mold. Using Smoke's Bacon Grease color. I...
Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
I have a question:
I have everything set to start doing my 1st batch this weekend. .25G bb's, PC powder that I use on my fishing jigs, "Thumblers tumbler" and a #5 peanut butter jar that is a...
Forum: Our Town
Hello,
here is a link for a coupon for Lemi Shine. This is for all of you who wet tumble with stainless media. It also works great in cleaning out your dishwasher if you have hard water....
Forum: Gas Checks
Thank you all for the info. I did the 7.62x39 steel case trick. Works fine. I should of thought of this in the 1st place. :roll:
Forum: Gas Checks
Thanks for the info. Any clue if it will fit on an RCBS LAM 2?
Forum: Gas Checks
So in your opinion is the Lyman gas check seater worth it? The one that snaps in on the bottom of the 450/4500. Also, will it fit on a RCBS LAM 1 or 2? I was actually thinking of cutting a old socket...
I bought a Lee Karabiner mold a while back. It dropped at .330 and at 238 grs. with WW / Tin alloy. It was way to big to size down to .324 - .325. I gave it to a friend for his M95 Steyr worked well...
Forum: Special Projects
Hello all,
I am in the process of gathering information if this project / side business would be worth it. I would appreciate your opinion on this.
I want to recreate a range box that I...
Forum: Our Town
Morning all,
I am about 45 minutes west of Chicago (grew up there, fond memories 30 years ago. have no desire to go back) In Kane County.
Slingshot / Jeff
Forum: Boolit Lube !
Howdy,
I use this stuff exclusively for my pistol and rifle loads. I use it in my 30-06 loads pushing a 195 Gr. Lyman 311679 bullet around 2100 FPS with no leading at all, the barrel looks real...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I have been using the STM for about a month now. I have used it on some FA53 30-06 brass that my father had laying around a long time. I think the last time these saw daylight was in 53.
Anyhow...
Forum: Rimfire Area
No mine is not tapped or drilled at all. just the buck horn rear sight and the front post sight. Mine is the micro groove barrel. In my box o stuff I found a Redfield peep sight that will fit. Going...
Forum: Rimfire Area
Hello all,
I have had this rifle for a very long time, my father handed it over to me about 30 years ago. I understand that this is the store brand of the Marlin Model 80. Is there any difference...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I like using Tri-Flow for all my tools, guns and general lubrication.
Forum: Boolit Lube !
Thanks for the quick reply. I am gonna make a batch of it this weekend and I will post my results a little later.
Thanks,
Jeff / Slingshot
Forum: Boolit Lube !
Question: How is this lube for smoke? I would like to use it for indoor pistol (38, 44, 45 etc. ) Is it less smoky then 50/50 formula?
Thanks,
Slingshot / Jeff
Forum: Boolit Lube !
I have a bottle of Maguires pure carnuba wax for polishing cars, can this be used as a substitute for Carnuba flakes?
If so what is the recommended formula for making Speed Green or Lotak? I have...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Hello,
Thank you all for your replies. Lots of information here. Unfortunately the guy backed out of the trade and decided to keep it. Ah well, now i have a bug for one I am looking on buying a...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Sorry if this has been asked before.
I am in the process of obtaining my first flintlock its a Lyman Great Plains in 50 Cal. that I picked up in a trade. I have percussion rifles and understand...
Forum: Military Rifles
Here is the finished product. I just broke the rifle down and degreased all metal parts to remove the old cosmoline with toothbrush, hot water and dawn dish soap. AH fun !
The wood I wiped down...
Forum: Our Town
Here is my "Son" Maxamillian McTavish "Max" and me (Jeff) . Who's who? Sometimes I wonder also.
http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq280/jeffroth182/0409011655.jpg
Forum: Our Town
I started watching WWF in the early 80's when I was a tween. Then came AWA, NWA, and the UWF. Randy Macho Man Savage.................OH YEA!!!!!!!!! was one of my favorites along with..........
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Forum: Military Rifles
It is Blued. Thanks for the warning about the restoration. I am just stripping the finish and the grease from it. The bluing is in good shape and is a good shooter. Gonna give it a few coats of...
Forum: Military Rifles
Hello all,
I am refurbishing a greased up 1917 Eddystone Enfield. I have 2 stock cartouche marks that I need identification of.
1 is a P under the "pistol grip" I am assuming that is for proof...
Forum: Our Town
If a new firearm "Magically" appears on my bench, She asks is that a new one? No, I am doing some work on it for a guy I know at the range. I think she is on to my scheme as she wonders when I plan...
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 |