Hello, I have been lurking, and learning for a while. My question today is what am I getting in addition to the clips when making coww ingots? It is shiny and mixed in with the clips/dross/oxide that...
Type: Posts; User: bakrzdzn
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
Hello, I have been lurking, and learning for a while. My question today is what am I getting in addition to the clips when making coww ingots? It is shiny and mixed in with the clips/dross/oxide that...
Forum: Casting Equipment
Hello all, I tried a quick search of the a archives and could not find the answer to my specific question. So, here I go...what do I clean a brand new pot with? Where can I find info on how to...
Forum: Rimfire Area
No lathe, but interested in the article. please send.
Forum: Rimfire Area
No lathe, but interested in the article. PM inbound.
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
Hi all, I wonder if anyone in the broward/dade county area know of a 'smith named Mike Sobin. He used to work on 1911s at the gun shows. He opened a shop in Ft Lauderdale when it became mandatory. I...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
Gee, I was going to ask if I was on the road to having problems? I was at a pin shoot and picked up 8-10 former projectiles that fell out when the pins hit the floor. lol. I have a looong way to go...
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
WOW, I love all the information that is passed on this forum. I have not had a slam fire yet...with my inland carbine, I don't think I have single loaded many rounds. I do see the dimple in unfired...
Forum: Our Town
+1. Thank You for Your Sacrifice and Service.
Roy
Forum: Casting Equipment
I saw an article in the current Backwoodsman Magazine about turning an old grill into a casting station. It isn't very long and there are a few pics. The author is Mark Kirchgesler. I looks like he...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
learned on a 550 with an aftermarket case feed, over 20 yrs ago. now have a sdb and a 550 of my own. if only smart enough to make the case feeder for each one...
Forum: Helping Hands
Hi, I have a pack of disks I was going to use, but my needs changed. so...if you could use them, I would like to have a copy of the reloading videos. I also have the G.David Tubb 1mile shot video...
I got a deal on a box of primed .45 acp brass several years ago, and it makes sense for me, to put it in the first stage of the sdb. Though it may load fine with out going there, following the same...
Forum: Our Town
I too am sorry for your loss, There isn't much I can add to what others have said, and I did not read all other posts, but it has been said that those that pass on will live on in our memories.
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
thanks for the replies. it is a 2 1/2" and they did work in a rem 870. but that gun is gone now. I thought I had it spelled right, but auto complete kicked in.
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
I wonder if anyone has successfully been able to load and shoot the short shells? I think Anguilla made them. When I tried, the shells would flip around and, if I continued to cycle it, would load...
Forum: Casting Equipment
I've been looking to get a lee set, due to the cost factor, but what else can a noobie do? I would love to have a set of the perfessors tooling, but from what I see, I need a sizing die first. I'm...
Forum: Our Town
I have a few left from the 90 s but none of mine came with a knife like that. Lol. Only had one that could not be eaten in the cases I bought. Since I don't eat them every day, I found them to be...
Forum: Our Town
+1 I wish I could have had some of the experiences that some are afforded by age and location. Dad had a model T, I think, mom about killed him when he sold it. Went to a fly in down in Fla once,...
Forum: Cast Boolits
+1. I would pay that. I just sent my weights to the ingot pile as I am not planning on diving any time soon. And I don't know what rules lake lanier has for divers without a boat.
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I am right handed and my bench is in to corner with a wall on the right. So one press is on the left end and the other is next to it going to the right. My bench is a solid core door, not as thick as...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
Hello all, I have seen some of the posts that mention adding pewter. My question is why? What benefit does it bring? Thanks for putting up with us noobs. I found a few figurines at the goodwill store...
Forum: Our Town
I went to the local show yesterday and there were 0 primers, no casting equipment, $40-60 ar Mag's, etc. First show in a long time, not a complete waste of time, saw a gunsmith friend and caught back...
Forum: Our Town
I like it. If/when I get as far into this as you, maybe I'll remember to make something like it.
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
Thanks Duke, I will contact them asap. They look to have what I am searching for.
Forum: Our Town
Cranky, grouchy, I am known as grumpy @my house. I am not in the 21 or less crowd. only know him from the last deeds he is accused of too.
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 |