Nothing wrong with Hakko,,,, they used to be the ones who were making Springfield Armory scopes.
Type: Posts; User: KS1911
Forum: Leverguns
Nothing wrong with Hakko,,,, they used to be the ones who were making Springfield Armory scopes.
Forum: The Star Equipment Corner
Short of going used, the only other place I've found Star sizer dies is Stillwell Tool & Die @ http://www.sizingdie.com/index.htm
Forum: Our Town
In line 1 it says manually operated and autoloading regarding shotguns but then in line 2 it only talks about manually operated rifles and handguns without mention of autoloaders.
So in PA you...
Forum: Our Town
Prolly was a rare Collectible mini-14.
on a side note: I know a gunshop that has many rare collectible guns,,, at his prices its rare he sells one and the rest of the time they collect dust.
Forum: Our Town
Which club do you belong to in Kansas? Got a link for it?
Thanks,
Kelley .....also from KS
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Electronic Powder Measure Comparison Test
http://www.6mmbr.com/powderdispensers01.html
I don't own any of them, just stumbled across the article.
Forum: Reloading Equipment
but you did say that:
which prompts me to say:
There are several presses that have manual indexing, the "problem" isn't specific with the Dillon 550b. I'm sure through the years there have...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
I use Grace screwdrivers and have been satisfied with them. There is a big difference between them and Craftsman/Stanley/etc. in the way they fit the screw heads.
...
Forum: Our Town
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While walking down the street one day a US senator is tragically hit
by a
truck and dies.
His soul arrives in heaven and...
Forum: Our Town
Anyone up for chat?
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Forum: Our Town
Try this for pics http://www.magnetsource.com/Solutions_Pages/cowmags.html
or this one has more style:
http://www.ultramagnets.com/Cow_p/2955-bp.htm
Forum: The Star Equipment Corner
Tom,
Could you please post (or email/PM if your prefer) your thoughts and reasons for choosing the Ballisti-Cast over the Magma Star? I am planning on ordering a Star shortly but would like to...
Forum: Our Town
You can find hydraulic jack oil at most auto parts stores also.
The air compressor oil i believe is supposed to be a straight (like 30W not 5W-30)weight non detergent oil.
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Rob,
I use the same press and dies as you. I also had the exact same problem. The solution is to turn your sizing die down alittle more. If that doesn't solve it, then seat your bullet just a...
Forum: Our Town
Joe,
I dunno. Maybe the jacket moved at a different rate on different places on the bullet. Notice where the bands appear to be short the curled petal above also appears to be longer.
I would...
Forum: Our Town
About 10-15 years ago the county Sheriff was busted spot lighting/poaching deer out of his patrol car. I don't remember the details but I do know that he was not fired and continued as the Sheriff...
Forum: Leverguns
Hey thanks for all the replies.
I think I'll keep an eye out for a used one (or two) for awhile. If I can't find one that I like or at all, I can always order one in. Besides its just another...
Forum: Leverguns
Trailblazer, Thanks for the info. I hoped it had not become a permanent thing.
So Felix, I get the idea that you would choose the Winchester over the Marlin if chambered in .44 mag?
I really...
Forum: Leverguns
I've been kicking the idea around of getting a levergun lately. I've been looking at the octagon barrel cowboy models made by both Winchester and Marlin. I'm leaning toward one in .44 mag (or may...
Forum: Leverguns
You need a cable lock for guns. Some places to look:
1. Any gun shop
2. Check with the local Police Dept. they sometimes give out free ones
3. Wal-mart...
Forum: Our Town
Pat,
Try sleeping with the braces on your hands. They say that it helps because most people curl their hands when they sleep. Curling your hands pinches and strains the ligaments/nerves/whatever...
Thanks for all the replies and input. I really appreciate it.
After reading the posts here, several reviews on the net and the many mentions of this chronograph in countless gun articles I decided...
So I'm guessing that in order for a chronograph to pick up the bullet the sun must be casting a well defined shadow? Or it doesn't have to be THAT bright and actually seeing your shadow isn't...
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 |