Here is some pics of the close range targets the first target had 100 grain HP and 125 grain SP . The second target is with some old RWS 154 grain btsp . None of the fired rounds extracted hard and...
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Here is some pics of the close range targets the first target had 100 grain HP and 125 grain SP . The second target is with some old RWS 154 grain btsp . None of the fired rounds extracted hard and...
I loaded 15 rounds with 3 different bullets, 100 grain hp, 125 grain sp, and 154 grain with 35 grains of Varget. That is a low end load listed for the 6.5x55, half of the brass was 7x57 that I necked...
I didn't think it was rechambered and all the information about it was from the grandson of the original owner. He told me they couldn't find 6.5x57 but a friend of the family was loading 6.5x257...
I do feel lucky to have this rifle especially at the cost and overall condition. It isn't often thing happens this smoothly for me with the dies being local , the Stars were definitely aligned...
I appreciate all of the helpful responses but there is a chance the rifle has not been rechambered but is still actually a 6.5 x57 . I am going to get a chamber casting done and check the specs...
Things are looking great I found a new set of RCBS 6.5x57 dies locally for 50$ and I also found some once fired 7x57 brass to neck down. I ended up paying only $180.00 for the rifle ,Leupold m7 -4...
Thanks for all replies, I did buy the rifle so here is some of the pictures I promised . Any additional information will be welcomed.186266186267186268186269186270undefined
I have a chance to pick up a very nice Mauser at a giveaway price. The barrel is stamped cal 65x57 Gesch.10Gr, the former owner said it belonged to his grandfather and that it was a 6.5x 257...
Forum: Casting Equipment
I hope this helps http://orders.ppe.com/odr/rbpperetail.htm?p-part=B-200 I believe it would be better than trying to adapt the Lee thermostat good luck. The cord connection is also a good place to...
Forum: Casting Equipment
Hey Steve, Thanks for super fast shipping and your help on my order it arrived today. And just a quick note to anyone that may be on the fence with placing and order with you, DO NOT hesitate he is...
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You are correct Sir, I removed the thermostat and I was able to see the small screw and after adjusting it both directions I am pleased to say the pot works fine:grin:.
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The pot heated up enough to meld the lead eventually but it would not keep the temp constant . I did check the wiring and connections as well as the cord . The pot appears to have been refurbished...
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That looks like it should work just fine , I think that on my next one I will maybe double up the brackets and have 2 rollers for the molds to set on. Just curious but are the angle brackets that you...
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Can anyone tell me if there is a way to adjust the B200 thermostat that is on a #61 that I just picked up? When I plugged it in yesterday it started to warm up but then stopped . So I removed the...
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I thought about removing it until I tried casting a few bullets with my 4 cavity Arsenal mold and it worked great so now, I'm going to fab one for my lyman. All it really takes is 2 2 1/2" L brackets...
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I took my pot outside and put White vinegar in it and heated it up and it cleaned up very well . Mine seals good even with the vinegar in it but Look closely before you start tapering the flat end of...
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I have the 45 cleaned and set up but I haven't done a lot with it yet but I believe it will be fine as I will only be using it for small 38 cal. slugs. Now for the Saeco model 24 at this point I must...
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Lately it seems that I have been on a vintage gear quest. It all started with a Lyman 45 that ReloaderFred was king enough to give me a great deal on. Next I decided that better meting options than...
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That is also the top punch that works for mine
I have looked at the Remingtons and they appear to fine pistols but I have owned the Ruger Full size which I traded for the Commander when it came out and then I picked up the Lightweight Commander...
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Years ago before I knew better I installed an old weaver 1.5x4 that I had on a Marlin 444 levergun . I put it on a Beeman R-9 spring piston rifle and within a dozen shots the scope had destroyed...
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I have a few stamps that I use and I haven't bought the basket weave set yet. I did buy a nice set of letters so I can at least put initials or names on projects. It seems like anything to do with...
As soon as I couldn't replace the 22s that I shot I have been shooting handloads with bullets that I cast. When the ammo becomes available locally at normal prices I will once again start shooting...
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Nice job, I also work with leather from time to time and I have made dozens of holsters and such but the whole tooling art concept seems to be beyond my meager capabilities. Do you use a stitching...
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I live in western Arizona and today was only 109 with out too much humidity last week was miserable at 116 with 48 % humidity.
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 |