If they have small + looking symbol on tip, I get them all the time in my range scrap. Probably have 15 pounds worth. They just float to the top and I skim them off.
Type: Posts; User: jarhead0321usmc
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
If they have small + looking symbol on tip, I get them all the time in my range scrap. Probably have 15 pounds worth. They just float to the top and I skim them off.
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
I use the RCBS. Seems to be consistent and no issues with it.
Forum: Our Town
At my previous house, I had the constant problem of my mail some how being delivered at my neighbors mixed in with their mail. Not everything just a letter or magazine every so often. This was fine...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
Proof chivalry isn't dead and best yet its gets you lead.
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I bought one of those cheap trimmers off eBay and honestly its paid for itself. I processed 4000 cases with it and never had to touch the adjustment once after the initial time. The difference I...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Apparently he doesn't realize that, that's the kind of nonsense that gets you replaced.
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
Thats the kind of deal that you come across every once in a great while. That keeps a smile on your face from ear to ear all the way home.
Forum: Casting Equipment
I have a wife that constantly reorganized or changes things out. Therefore, my storage area in the basement had plenty of old cookware that she wanted brought to the dump. Instead I repurposed a few...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
$1 a pound is max I'll pay. I can generally get it locally for .70/pound
Forum: Cast Boolits
Made a powder bushing block for the mec out of walnut. And deprimed a thousand 5.56 cases.
Forum: Cast Boolits
Reloaded some 12s on the mec. Tested some ingots with the cabine tree. And organized one if the benches.
Forum: Cast Boolits
Prepped too many of cases of 5.56. My hands are killing me now. Better take a few Aleve. Was going to melt down some range scrap into ingots but the weather was calling for rain so I'll hold off...
Forum: Our Town
No my barber is a close family friend, I usually go to catch up and see whats new.
Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
Where are you guys finding the wire mesh baskets? Having a hard time finding something that will fit in my convection oven, as well as can withstand the heat.
Forum: Cast Boolits
Loaded 500 rounds of .380 for the wife to shoot this coming weekend. Began organizing my ingots into 30cal ammo cans, to get rid of all the plastic crates I'm currently using. I found that you can...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
You are one lucky man. Definitely a keeper. Keep us updated on what you end up with poundage wise.
Forum: Rimfire Area
I've been on the fence on purchasing a 513 for awhile now to teach my kids to shoot with once they are old enough. My wife is very encouraging in regards to teaching them to shoot young and proper...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
Best I've done in the last year is a little less than 3 bucks a pound. I was hoping this summer would have meant more scavenging through the local yard sales. However work and a baby have really...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
Congrats. Kiss your sanity goodbye and welcome to an addiction like know other. Soon you'll find yourself combing the local second hand stores. Asking friends for hookups with roofing companies or...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
I've learned a few things after being married. First is if it stays out of place it gets thrown away or put somewhere to never be seen again in the foreseeable future. My own fault for marrying a...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
WW have pretty much all but dried up availability wise in my area. Atleast to the point where your time is better rewarded seeking other avenues of getting lead. Last place I tried guy said he scraps...
Forum: Rimfire Area
Back in I believe 2012, my local big box store was selling m22 winchester ammo cans for 95 bucks. I bought 5 and have been shooting that ever since. I don't think I'll need to buy more any time soon.
Forum: Rimfire Area
My local wally world has been pretty well stocked as of lately. Only problem now is finding the keys to the display. I've heard every excuse and story now. To the point where I rarely sit around...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Guess I'm old school still using a pan and brush for my messes.......call me paranoid but I'm extra cautious with my components. I don't need any claims on my home owners insurance or having to...
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 |