I just found this old thread and would like to know how you "drill out" the gas plug. I want to shoot light cast loads and hand-cycle the action. What size drill,etc? Thanks..
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Forum: Military Rifles
I just found this old thread and would like to know how you "drill out" the gas plug. I want to shoot light cast loads and hand-cycle the action. What size drill,etc? Thanks..
Forum: Completed Deals
Sold.
This is a very nice Ideal mold for 38/357/9mm. It is single cavity, very good condition, drops a 121gr RN bullet. Handles not included. Bullet number is 358242.
Asking $35 including...
Forum: Special Projects
I’m not much help, but from what I see, the sight is definitely not pinned or screwed on in any way. The blade and base appear to be a single piece, but how it is mounted I have no clue. Welded?...
Forum: Completed Deals
SOLD
Selling an RCBS 2-cavity mold for 9mm. It’s 124gr round nose, gas check design. It is used, but in very good condition. I bought it new years ago, didn’t use it much, and no longer need...
Forum: Rimfire Area
My choice exactly! My dad bought it in 1953 and I have enjoyed it since then. An amazing gun.
I also have its companion, a 1954 Colt 3 5 7. It was my duty weapon for many years.
Forum: Boolit Lube !
I tried those Speer bullets in 9mm years ago. If you have the same ones, they are swaged, not cast……very soft! Even using starting loads caused excessive leading. Just be aware, and good luck.
Forum: Completed Deals
SOLD.
Description
Designated Marksman Scope
5 AND 500 YARDS ARE BOTH LESS THAN A HEARTBEAT AWAY.
The New Designated Marksman Scope. 5 to 500 yards, down on the spot. The best of...
Forum: Completed Deals
SOLD
Selling the following reloading manuals from the 70’s:
1. Sierra Bullets Reloading Manual, first edition, 1971. Very good condition.
2. Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading Vol....
Forum: Casting Equipment
Are Lee pots garbage? Not the two I have. Both are 4-lb ladle types. I use the infinite heat model for 2 and 4 cavity molds, and the old single heat for 1 and 2 cavity molds. I keep the single...
Though I have several K and J frames which I very much enjoy shooting, my all-time favorite is my Colt 357 4". This gun was purchased new by my father in 1954, and given to me in 1977 when I started...
Forum: Completed Deals
**SOLD**
Title pretty much says it. The 308 Trim Die is brand new, in the box. $35 shipped. Paypal or M.O. Description:
The RCBS Trim Die doubles as a visual case length gauge. Run a case...
Forum: Completed Deals
Ever finally go through your stuff and find that you bought stuff you already have? I've got a bunch of duplicate shell holders I don't need. Here's the list.
SHELL HOLDERS FOR PRESSES: **ALL...
Forum: Single Shot Guns
Got mine back in 10 days. Trigger is MUCH better.
I started my LEO career in the mid-70's and carried both Colts and Smiths. In a nutshell, my observations are
1. Smiths are easier to work on when they go out of time. When Colts go out of...
Forum: Cast Boolits
to the OP: is this of interest? http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?407129-WTS-45-Long-Colt-rcbs-carbide-die-set-Lyman-454190-mould
Forum: Completed Deals
Correct. Not AR, small base. Standard dies.
Forum: Completed Deals
*ALL SOLD* Top punches: 190, 191, 359, 421, 460. $6 each + $3.50 shipping.
Paypal preferred. thanks.
.431 die sold.
Forum: Completed Deals
Finally getting rid of dies for calibers I no longer reload. Here's what I have. All are in very good condition.
3. RCBS .308 2-die set with Lee case length gauge and shell holder and Lee shell...
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 |