Happy New Year Gentleman, Been a long time since on the site, good to be back. Totally lost when it comes to reloading black powder or equivalent. Thought it would be fun to load up some 45 Colt for...
Type: Posts; User: Boomer28
Forum: Black Powder Substitutes
Happy New Year Gentleman, Been a long time since on the site, good to be back. Totally lost when it comes to reloading black powder or equivalent. Thought it would be fun to load up some 45 Colt for...
Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
Thanks Dragonheart, If you ever would consider selling your rifle, a friend of mine really likes mine and says he is now on the lookout for one. One last thing what do you have on yours for sights,...
Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
Loren, Thanks for your contribution. I am not familiar with the gas system on the AR. Is it possible for you to examine the the port in the barrel and the area down stream for any gunk that may have...
Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
First I would like to wish everyone a Wonderful & Healthy Holiday Season. I just bought a old Ruger 44 mag semi-auto rifle. It was manufactured in the 60's. In the reloading manual it says not to use...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
DougGuy, Your explanation was very well done, I really appreciate the time you took to write that. The only other thing is the flow thru expander die, is that the die that expands the neck back out...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Had to stop for dinner, back now. You guys are going to laugh but I don't know what a flow thru expander die is. I feel a little overwhelmed you guys are head & shoulders ahead of me. I still don't...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
To chsparkman: Wow you have 3 Hornady measures, first question comes to mind why do you need so many? I am not trying to be smart I am just curious. This grasshopper has a lot to learn. What don't...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Good info. I do have a RCBS Chargemaster 1500, but I don't think I want to go the double route. Want something faster for pistol plinker ammo & stuff thats not real fussy. Going to look at the Lyman...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
In the market for a high quality powder measure, I would like some opinions. Money is not a big concern although I don't want to go to crazy. All opinions are greatfully accepted. My biggest...
Forum: Lathesmith's Custom Dies
Dear Chris, I have an order for you. I apologize if you have gotten more than one email from me but my computer is acting weird & I am new to this site. Please contact me at jemount@verizon.net ...
Forum: Casting Equipment
Hey Guys, I am a new-be & am looking for a good bottom feed melter. I would like to buy a good one & am willing to pay as long as its not to crazy $$$$. Rather spend extra now & be happy then get a...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Janoosh, I am new to the forum, how can find that article. Thanks, Boomer28
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Shooter 93, I appreciate your responce. After reading the responces I will go with yours, no tumbling for me. Better to be safe. I never gave the powder a thought. Thanks to all. Boomer28
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Some of the ammo is 44 mag with hollow points, some is fmj 308 & 06. BNE's comment was interesting about the break down of the powder into a faster propellant. Any more thoughts on that. Thanks, ...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
First let me say I am new to the hobby (I reloaded back in the 70's but that was a long time ago). This may be really dumb, I have some ammo that was sitting in my damp basement for a long time 20...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Hey thats great. Thanks for the info, everybody has been very helpful. We got a dusting of snow here last nite. Can't wait till this winter finally breaks. Jack (Boomer28)
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Hey Jon B, Great info, I will be looking hard at that tumbler. How many 223 or 9mm or 45 brass will it do at a time. Your info is greatly appreciated. There's no bull here its real experience....
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Sorry about the tumbler. After you get the new one could you let us know what you think of it. That was a good price. What do you like for media & how long does it take to clean really dirty brass? ...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Well if this generates any good info I would sure appriciate it. Like a dope I sold all my stuff in the 80's. Thought I was done with the hobby, but the bug bit me again and now I really would like...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Down South, This could work out well. You maybe in the market for a tumbler and I definitely am. With your experience & other forum members I could use some help. What is your opinion of tumblers...
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 |