My first was a 6.5 jap contract rifle on the carcano action. Don't recall the model number. It had been sporterized and cost a whole $10.00. I don't know what happened to it. One of my nephews...
Type: Posts; User: tom barthel
Forum: Factory Rifles
My first was a 6.5 jap contract rifle on the carcano action. Don't recall the model number. It had been sporterized and cost a whole $10.00. I don't know what happened to it. One of my nephews...
Forum: Leverguns
Check Remington factory ammo. If you don't trust Remington ammo, don't use it. I use either the LEE 170 RF bullet or the Lyman 311-041 for most of my shooting. I also like the Ranch Dog TLC 165...
Forum: Leverguns
Thanks to all. I got lots of good information. I'll pass it along to my nephew.
Tom
Forum: Leverguns
My nephew just obtained a replica m76 rifle in .45-60 caliber. Ammunition is priced out of this world. There seems to be a slight difference in rim thickness with the .45-70. My question is, will...
Forum: Leverguns
My load is usually 42.5 grains of IMR 4198. This load is safe in my rifle. Work up slowly and with care for your rifle checking carefully for pressure signs. This works for me. I also use the...
Forum: Military Rifles
My brother just came into possession of a commie (not American) MN. The seriel number is ZHZH6XXXThere is a triangle stamped just ahead of the receiver. It is marked 1942 and has a hammer and...
Forum: Factory & Surplus Powder
I'm looking for some russian powder. They have a russian 4198 type powder used in the 7.62x39 and a russian unique. I don't recall the sources or, proper names. I've seen a lot of good write ups...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
We NEED a few of these places in America. There would be a lot less crime. This is what our second amendment is all about. We could laugh at confiscation.
Forum: Single Shot Guns
Why not split the difference and go with a .35 based on whatever existing case that works? There is .35 rem., 35 .30-30, 35 .303, 35.3040K. Or you could pick a usable case and go with a .37...
Forum: Military Rifles
I've never had the opportunity to fire any of the old classics but, carried a MP-5-SD for a while. On duty only. Wish I could have taken it home with me. It was on duty only. A real fun toy.
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Any body know where I can locate decapping pins decapper assembly for old pacific 22V dies?
The pins appear to be the headed type. They look to be a smaller diameter.
Forum: Our Town
I just found a business card picked up at the sooner gun show in Tulsa, OK. There is an outfit called Iron Sight, Inc. Their web site is ironsightinc.com.
Their e-mail...
Forum: Casting Equipment
I use spray brake cleaner. Works great. I pull a twisted solvent soaked rag through the die or, put a couple of patches dipped in solvent in a slotted jag, push it into the die and spin. Most...
Forum: Classics & Stickies
Don't remember the name but, I run into one guy at the Sooner gun shows in Tulsa,OK every time I go there. I'm not sure but, I think his first name is Mike. I got a couple of used/rebuilt redfields...
Forum: Cast Boolits
The size is very close. It varies with alloys. You may want to try a Lee push through sizer. If I remember right, hard bullets usually cast very close to or right on the advertised size. Softer...
Forum: Our Town
I was at my reloading desk a few minutes ago and decided to play with my bullets. I had cast and sized about 20 pounds of LEE C430-310RF bullets last spring. I picked up my calipers and a few...
Forum: In Remembrance
Celebrate his life and your time with him. Give thanks for the time you had with him.His time here is done. He sleeps. awaiting the resurrection. It's something you will keep in your heart a long...
Forum: In Remembrance
We often overlook the contributions our elders make in our life. I attended a family get to gather yesterday. A nephew told me my mother purchased a house trailer for him when he got married. The...
Forum: Leverguns
I recently had a problem like that. My problem was caused by me not seating a bullet deep enough. I removed the lever bolt and ejector. Then I turned the rifle over dumping the round on the...
Forum: Our Town
I am a believer in the LEE presses. That said I must admit (I) broke couple of them. I suggest buying the LEE press. Just follow the instructions. It takes a lot to break one of their monster...
It happened to me once. I was working with surplus foreign military ammo. The primer popped, I threw the tool with the round in it into a bucket of water. I didn't know what would happen next. I...
Forum: Our Town
Enough to keep shooting. When I think the supply needs to be enhanced, I will cast more. Or, if I get a new mold. Lotsa work involved for me to cast.
Forum: In Remembrance
I am sorry for your loss. Nothing can bring her back. Don't let yourself get caught up in the could of, would of, should of game. I do wish it had not happened but, it did. You have people you...
Forum: Single Shot Guns
H&R/NEF seemed to have quality control problems. They have been bought out by marlin. Marlin is owned by Remington. Perhaps the new ones will be of better quality. If there are any new ones. If...
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 |