That's nice, really nice.:drinks:
Type: Posts; User: dragonrider
Forum: Factory & Surplus Powder
You got a bargain for sure. I am no sure why but I have not used much Unique, maybe 50 or 100 rounds total in 30 years. But I have burned a lot of Red Dot in just about everything. My go to powder.
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
Another method is to plug the ends fill with water and freeze it, then attempt to bend it back to straight using a tube bender of the correct size.
Forum: Leverguns
It sound like you are expanding the neck as you insert the boolit. Did you size the boolit with the gas check installed??? Or did you size the boolit and then installe the check??
Of those calibers you mentioned I would start with the 8mm Mauser. Possibly because it is one of my favorites, I would then proceed to the 30 calibers. When you are satisfied with those then move...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Happy B'day, your only 50? I was 50 once, didn't last very long.
I like your idea using the cardboard for a spacer but I don't see the need for a perfect lap.
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Regarding the strong mount, two things must be considered, bench height and operator height. My bench is 32.5" high, with the strong mount it puts the shell plate at 45" at it's lowest position and...
Forum: Our Town
I am in for $10, TELL ME WHERE TO SEND IT.
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Nice piece of work flashhole, I like it. I also like David2011's idea, if done well you should be able to trim to length and then simply deburr.
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
Nicely done TX hope you back dosen't hurt too bad.
Forum: Our Town
Only if I could bring someone back with me, and I would bring back Leonardo DaVinci and Benjamin Franklin, Can you imagine the conversations one could have with such men.
Forum: Our Town
Over the last few weeks I have been swaging some 44 cal bullets from 40 S&W brass using btsnipers die. At twenty five yards I was barely on paper. A dissapointing day to say the least, but will keep...
Forum: Single Shot Guns
I have a super 14 in 7-30 Waters. It's a terrific shooter.
Forum: Our Town
I have a stent also, piece of cake, it was the heart attack really sucked. I watched on a monitor as he installed the stent, very cool.
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Adding more joists, maybe, 5/4 pine deck board for floor never, way too much work for the intended purpose. Floor it with 3/4 plywood over the present floor, use screws not nails, fast and solid....
Forum: Cast Boolits
I believe they are weights from piano keys. I have melted a couple thousand of them.
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
If I were doing this I would only bore the neck and shoulder into the die, don't see a need to cut the full length of the case.
Forum: Our Town
I did a 40 minute drive each way for 35 years, job was good, pay was better, nothing closer that paid as well. I know it is not a hour but you will get used to it. As said above family first.
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Make up couple dummies and try them in your rifle. The rifle is the only gage I trust.
Forum: Our Town
My horizons are not good for astronomical observations at my place. I must drive to the highest point in town if I am to see the planets. I should do it, it must be a cool show.
Forum: Our Town
Ok your crazy!!! I would definately rather mow than blow. Even though I am well prepared for snow with Kubota tractor with 51 inch TPH snowblower, besides the fresh cut grass smells better.
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
In another thread I mention I bought this one a few weeks ago. So far I like it.
http://www.surplusammo.com/saa-budget-series-5-56-nato-complete-upper-receiver-customizable/
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 |