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I would like to try 209 conversion for 38 special to shoot glue/wax projectiles. Can the conversion be done in a drill press or is a lathe required? Also what tool can be used to seat the 209 primers...

The range was 50 yards. The 21 rounds that were @ 10 grains of Unique had 3 groupings of 5 or 6 rounds that were within the 1-1/2" range. (with some of the holes overlapping each other) I was having...

Buckshots recommended load of 10 grains of unique works good. I took some of the .316 loverin projectiles weighing ~185 grains over the 10 grains of unique to the range today. I kept all 21 of the...

Dubber --

The dowel and sandpaper did the trick. Thanks

It looks like the 7/8 dowel guess was spot on. I have measured the diameter at the mounting screws the one nearest the chamber is .98 and the one nearest the muzzle is .88. There is a 5 inch...

I will have to get a dowel I'm assuming about 7/8 or so do the trick. What grit sand paper or will al/ox or emery cloth work ok?

I just received a Bergara Barrel in .223 Remington with a full contour profile.
At the same time I purchased a composite forend to fit 24 and 26 inch barrels. The forend does not fit the barrel --...

Buckshot

Thanks for the recommendation. I have some loaded @ 10 grns of Unique. I should get to the range this afternoon.

My M44 and T53 both shoot better with the bayonet extended. I remove the lead off the bayonet using the procedure buckshot mentioned. I think I got most if not all out of the bore. My bore light has...

Buckshot,

I had the load of 16-20 grains of 2400 recommended to me. I was under the impression that it was going to be in the 1000 fps range. No wonder I need a gc if I'm pushing 1600 fps. I...

Vic,

I concur with your points of only adjusting one variable. I have to order gas checks so that will be the last variable. The wife is supposed to bring home chore boys when she returns from...

Buckshot

Thanks for the advice. I will get some gas checks and try the double or triple tumble lube. I will have to pick up some chore boys -- sounds like I might need them until I find the sweet...

All,

My casting session went well with the pb projectiles falling at .315 to .316 and at 185 grains. Maybe not all of them picture perfect but no wrinkles, fins or other ill looking stuff either....

It sure does mean a lot for a Vet to hear thank you. When I'm at the Veterans Hospital, I like to sit and visit in the cafeteria and let our Vietnam and Korean vets know they are appreciated.

39 love shooting. Have one of my daughters at the range with me most Saturdays.

Had a nice time out on the range got to shoot some Lee 358-158 semi wad cutters. The dropped from my mold at .359 to .360. I was concerned that they maybe a bit to fat.

I made a dummy round with...

Jonathan,

Did you have to use a small punch to peen the metal over or just the round end of the peening hammer?

Thanks

Jim

Thanks I'll try peening it.

I believe it is on the back side opposite the sprue cutter

Hey folks -- Noobie needs more help

What can I do to keep the stinking pin from falling out? Thanks again.

Noobie takes deep breath and knows that all will be good after he gets ahead of the...

No leading just a very light load. I know better groups can be had the bore on this one is nice. So I will warm it up and try a few of the loads mentioned in the thread.

Thank you very much for the load suggestions. I've got a lot to learn. I am going to try and leement the 312-155 and try to get something a bit fatter. as you mentioned .002 to .003 over is normally...

I took 20 of these out to the range today. Shooting from my Mosin Nagant 91/30 with bore slugged measuring .311. The load was a little light using 5.8 grains of Bullseye. It took me 8 shots or so to...

I was casting good yesterday and toward the end of the session I was beginning to have finns on some of the projectiles. Looking at the mold I got lead in the allignment pins.

Ok what did I do...

Ok -- I had my second casting session yesterday and used both a brand new Lee 358-158 SWC and the Lee 312-155. I prepped the mold by scrubbing with a degresser/tooth brush, lots of hot water rinse...