I don't know so much about the JB weld suggestion. It is rated at 600f.
Type: Posts; User: LongRangeAir
Forum: Casting Equipment
I don't know so much about the JB weld suggestion. It is rated at 600f.
Forum: Casting Equipment
I've been using Stihl synthetic 2 stroke chainsaw/ fuel mixing lube for a few years now. Works very well!
Seems I always have a lot around the shop. LOL
Forum: Casting Equipment
I switched My three year old Promelt to pull down rather than lift for pouring, and it really helped with old age and the visits from Arthur. ;<)
I really enjoy the Pro-Melt!
KnifeMaker
Forum: Cast Boolits
close up of bullet, which is now a rebated, short boat tail.237460
Forum: Cast Boolits
Cast more of the Arsenal 257420's from the decked mold for the AG.237459
Forum: AirGuns
Now that I have switched the 1-14 twist factory barrel in my Rainstorm II, the NOE cast .25's are dead accurate!
Very pleased with NOE quality, as always. ;<)
Forum: AirGuns
The swaged AG bulets are also expensive. The equipment is expensive, and there is not the mass market as there is for Powder bullets. All niche products are usually more expensive than the mass...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I turned a Lee Classic D or O frame upside down. the way the handle bracket is made, you simply index it around where you want it. Easy-Peasy. ;<)
KnifeMaker
And the Abrams Sabot Round is Fin Stabilized. :<)
KnifeMaker
Eric has done several for me. Great Workmanship!
KnifeMaker
Forum: Cast Boolits
IN shooting big bore airguns, I have found that a typical barrel will lead fairly quickly. I often will fire lap the barrel with the Wheeler kit, then hand polish the bore with flitz.
In doing...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I usually shoot a couple hundred cast a day. I find casting relaxing. Haven't tried powder coating yet. Would be a lot to coat.
I hear many retired folks saying they are bored. Can't find things...
Forum: Cast Boolits
The 257420 Lyman is an excellent bullet. As is the 84 gr ranchdog.
Noe has the 84 gr Ranch Dog now and Arsenal has the 257420 in multi cavity molds.
Noe is adding a 257420 with a boattail in...
Forum: Rimfire Area
At my Wally World, if you find a product that is actually good, they won't carry it for long. Regardless of what it is. Ammo and Food are the worst offenders in this regard. . LOL
If the mold is now not dropping easily, use a medical type cotton bue, Q Tip type, shorten the shaft to 2 12" and coat with Flitz petal polish. In a dremel, with mold closed, lightly polish the...
Forum: Casting Equipment
I am really enjoying the NOE system.
Knife
Forum: Casting Equipment
I now have a 3 inch deep baker sheet under my pot.. Never know when nature calls. Had one issue when on brake. Lead everywhere. GRRR Lee 20lb dripomatic of course. ;)
The sheet is under the Pro...
Forum: Casting Equipment
I do use an RCBS scale to weight individual bullets. I first weigh and cull bullets, and then weigh in bulk to be able to get very close to the numbers needed to fill orders for customers. I don't...
Forum: AirGuns
Rainstorm II .25 shooting NOE .257 with mold decked to throw at 50 grains, 930 fpe, along with target at 80 yards.
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36 yard test first
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Forum: AirGuns
The Gun, Custom Talon/Dor, 4500 psi tank, filled to 3600 psi, velocity over 1000 fps for over 200 fpe.
Accuracy, 1/2 to 3/4" at 100 yards with hp. 1/2" and under for the sollid at 84 grains.
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Forum: AirGuns
Gateway to airguns is an excellent source228658The bullets, 80 gr Ranchdog, .257 by NOE and Eric's magic on the HP's.
Forum: AirGuns
Wayne over on Gateway to Airguns has had very good success with the Magnum Hunters, and now the standard hunters from the noe molds. All in .25 cal.
My AG doesn't like the Magnums, however, it...
Forum: AirGuns
For insight as to what happens with too much velocity with pellets at 100 yards,
//www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFou_4VqLBY
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 |