Unlike US primers with higher anvils the Russian primers are flush. They have to be seated to the bottom of the pocket. If they fire on the second or third try it's a process issue not a primer...
Type: Posts; User: M-Tecs
Forum: Factory & Surplus Powder
Unlike US primers with higher anvils the Russian primers are flush. They have to be seated to the bottom of the pocket. If they fire on the second or third try it's a process issue not a primer...
Forum: The Star Equipment Corner
It's a simple repair if you have the knowledge and tools. Shipping both ways will be close to $50. Some option for different types of inserts here. ...
Forum: Special Projects
On level smooth concrete rigging and moving is easy. If the concrete isn't smooth or level the riggers earn their money and at times not for the faint of heart. It gets even more fun when you need...
Forum: Special Projects
The nice thing about the air skids is they eliminate need to keep alignment of the roller type skids. Most of the places I've moved machines the floors weren't smooth/level enough to use them.
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Forum: Special Projects
I've used the style with bearings for wheels like you are building and the endless change track style rollers. The track style handle cracks in the floor or rough concrete way better. On smooth...
Forum: Rimfire Area
Same, once the knowledgeable users leave there's no point. Same thing happened at Benchrest Central. Benchrest Central's Gunsmithing Corner had the world best riflesmiths posting their methods...
That's the total opposite of where I grew up. Almost every small-town hardware store carried reloading supplies. Even the big city stores like Woolworths had an extensive reloading section. As a...
As a kid I was a huge gun geek. I subscribed to ever major gun rag and read and reread every word. I don't remember when taper crimps became a thing, but I know I had a hard time finding one in...
Do you have reference for that? Yes, the 45 ACP headspaces on the case mouth but until the 80's I am not aware of any 45 ACP die sets that came standard with a taper crimp. I had to purchase both...
I am not sure when taper crimping got to be a thing, but I purchased a Colt Gold Cup National Match in 1974 and roll crimping was standard operating procedures at that time. I didn't start using a...
When the bullseye teams went away, I had to turn in the 24 Colt Gold Cup National Match .38 Special's in like new condition. We only had 6 of the 52's and 24 S&W model 46's. I really wanted a Gold...
Here is the history of the 52's https://www.shootingtimes.com/editorial/handgun_reviews_st_swmodel5238_200906/100100
Yes the 251 was H&G 52 mold and it listed as 0.356" ...
Forum: Special Projects
Never seen a chromed RL1050. The RL 1000 built on a stainless-steel frame. RL 1000's were discontinued in 1989 and replaced with the RL 1050 than later the Super 1050's.
If I understand...
Forum: Special Projects
If I was building or purchasing anything for the issues you are having it would be a roll sizer. https://www.rollsizer.com/
Forum: Military Rifles
Next Generation Squad Weapon and optic exceed paratrooper expectations...
Forum: Cast Boolits
First couple of molds I ordered were great. After that not so much. Not sure I will order from them again.
Forum: Special Projects
I'm confused. I have two RL1050's and the priming system is almost bulletproof? I do run all my brass twice. First step is with a universal depriming die or a standard sizing die depending on how...
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/theswissriflesdotcommessageboard/forming-7-5-x-55mm-cases-for-k31-t2017.html#:~:text=Take%20the.284%20Win.%20case%20and%20lightly%20lube%20it,than%20the%20one%20they%20...
Forum: Cookin' Recipe's
https://thekitchenknowhow.com/how-to-render-beef-fat/
Keep homemade tallow refrigerated for up to 3 months or frozen for up to a year.
Forum: Our Town
Convection ovens still normally need to be pre-heated. They are just standard ovens with a fan. That being said if it works for you no reason to change.
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Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
Knowledge equals safety when it comes to reloading. You already have a RCBS case mic you have the ability to better than some place withing SAAMI standards at zero cost and minimal effort. The...
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