The plastic tends to form a "Static-Cling" that attracts the powder ... that's why the anti-static cling dryer sheets work ...
Several methods of fighting the problem work ... I think rubbing the...
Type: Posts; User: gwpercle
The plastic tends to form a "Static-Cling" that attracts the powder ... that's why the anti-static cling dryer sheets work ...
Several methods of fighting the problem work ... I think rubbing the...
Forum: Rimfire Area
For a Quickie Clean ... pull a bore snake with a little bore solvent / CLP soaked in , through the barrel ... that way you don't risk damage from a metal rod .
I can't put away any rifle without...
Ford SD ,
Hang on to that 8 X 57 chambering .
As a dedicated cast boolit shooter , a 175 gr or 190 gr. cast boolit ...
Over 13 grs. Red Dot , makes for a real sweet shooter .
Don't fear the...
:goodpost:
LIKE LIKE LIKE
Accuracy beats SD seven ways to Sunday .
Gary
Forum: Cast Boolits
I now make it a habit when ordering a NOE boolit mould to get a proper NOE
(M- type ) expander plug to go with that NOE boolit ... the little inserts are not that expensive and take up hardly any...
Forum: Casting Equipment
That bullet (Lee 358-166-SWC) in 38 special case , was most accurate with either 3.0 grains of TiteGroup ...
or with 3.0 grains of Bullseye @ abot 800 fps . Not a bad boolit , but my mould was a...
You need to get it mounted ...
A nice shoulder mount would look good on the wall ...
But you have to stop with the "Heel Stomp" ...
That drives the Taxidermists insane ... all the extra work !...
Forum: Black Powder Cartridge
In the state of Louisiana , cap and ball guns , revolvers and rifles are not considered "firearms". I recently ordered an 1863 Police Pocket Colt revolver reproduction from IMA - USA and it was...
Rule #1 - Never pass up a good excuse to buy another boolit mould .
I need / would like to try a boolit with a crimp groove ...(great Excuse)
427666 is a nice looking Round Flat nose ... perfect...
Forum: Boolit Lube !
Triggerhappy243 ... I mix Lithi-Bee like this :
I use a Crock Pot and stiff Wire whisk . Put the beeswax and grease in the crock pot on High . Have the lid and fire extinguisher at hand in case...
Forum: Boolit Lube !
This is the only mix that I know of .
1 part Lucas Red-N-Tacky Lithium Grease /
3 parts Beeswax . Never any leading in any of my handguns or 30-30 rifle with Lithi-Bee ... using it since 1978...
Forum: Casting Equipment
Lyman used to sell a 450 handle upgrade / conversion kit .
It has all the parts to convert the old stamped parts to the Round Ball handle like the 4500 . I bought a complete kit a couple years ago...
Forum: Casting Equipment
If you can adjust , modify and get Lee moulds to cast good boolits ...
You can get Any Mould to cast Good Boolits ... they are a heck of a learning curve !
Being Cajun I don't like to spend money...
Forum: Casting Equipment
Shiney to dull is not exactly a bad thing . As everything heats up the boolits will start dropping with a lightly frosted look ... if this is the dull you see ... it okay and normal ... means...
Forum: Cast Boolits
A good 50 yard wadcutter bullet is the Lyman 358432 - 160 gr.. NOE now makes this sweet design
NOE # 360-160-WC-PB (360432) !
Lyman made two weights with the same mould number ... a 148 gr. and...
Forum: Our Town
Get a mirror and check your butt for an expiration date ...
If there is none ... You Good :drinks:
Keep On Keeping On
Gary
Forum: Our Town
I have never been able to get around Franklin's ... insane crowds around the place ... we couldn't get in / near the place .
But Salt Lick is one of our favorites ... big place with lots of dining...
Forum: Boolit Lube !
Don't use heat unless you need to get the lube warmed in cool weather ...
or you have Hard Lube that needs heat to flow even on a warm day .
Soft lubes like 50/50 alox - beeswax don't need heat ...
Forum: Boolit Lube !
If you can't find W231 ... I've been told HP-38 is the same powder by another maker
I think Hodgdon has now bought both powders ???
But if you can't find W231 ... look for HP-38 , they are two...
Forum: Our Town
Spam doesn't have an expiration date ... it's like wine , it ages and develops complex flavors ...
I like the new Maple flavored Spam ... It's Good !
Gary
Forum: Boolit Lube !
Accurate #7 is a slower burning powder , better suited to longer barrels and possibly larger bores ... It wouldn't be my first choice ... or my second .
Accurate #5 is shown in the Lyman Cast...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Wipe the bowl out with mineral spirits and paper towels ...
Then carry on with brass polishing .
there will be so little graphite left as to not harm a thing ...
A little graphite sometimes gets...
Forum: Cast Boolits
:goodpost:
I'll Drink To That Don :drinks:
Gary
Forum: Cast Boolits
Order Lyman's Cast Bullet Manual #4 ...
Hodgdon's Load Data Center has become rather a pain in the bunghole to deal with ... plus lots more powders and cast boolits in the Lyman Manual .
Get the...
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 |