I had the same problem with my Karhs in 45 acp i used the HG 68 and ran into the same condtion, used a HG130 that has a shorter col , problem fixed
Type: Posts; User: bobthenailer
I had the same problem with my Karhs in 45 acp i used the HG 68 and ran into the same condtion, used a HG130 that has a shorter col , problem fixed
Forum: Casting Equipment
I use a stop watch running all the time when to cut the sprue off about 10 seconds
the LBT 300gr gc LFN is a tack driver in my 3 FA 454 revolvers a 10" 71/2" and 6"
At one time i had a Browning BPCR i used a Saeco #020 540 gr cast bullet with 50 gr of H4831 this was the best load/ powder after trying at least 5 other powders that are recomended for the 45/70 ! ...
Forum: Factory Rifles
A friend has 2 rifles built by Shaw and he is very happy with them , he is a accuracy / long range buff
Forum: Our Town
I just switched from allstate to AAA home & car insurance ,with 2 cars saved almost $800 with AAA
I have done the venting process to all of my moulds about 30 moulds in all,, workes from 2 cavity to 8 cavity
Forum: Factory & Surplus Powder
i used alot of kegs of BE like yours in the late 1970 & 80s
I used at least 5K fed lp mag primers in the 45 acp with the same load i worked up with fed lp std primer accuracy was darn near the same at 25 yards
Forum: Special Projects
I also had excellent service from KENSIGHTS !
For the 45/70 i use a Saeco #017 350 gr FPGC and 31 gr of 5744 about 1,500 fps from a rifle .
Leupold and burris pistol scopes have the largest field of view of the lot ! all other brands ive used had less field of view, weaver , bushnell ,nikon ,tasco ,S&W ECT
Forum: Gas Checks
Had the same problem ! A+ on annealing the gas checks, this makes them softer with less spring back
Forum: Single Shot Guns
For me the Saeco 540 gr GC bullet with 50 grs of H 4831 shot the best in my Browning BPCR , shoot at 200 yards as bullet my not be fully stablized at 100 yards Mine would do about 2 inch group every...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I also have the 354 in a 4 cavity ! shoots well from several hand guns and rifles, for light loads under 900 fps. i do not use gas checks and still get good accuracy .
Forum: Factory & Surplus Powder
in the past i read that VV 3N37 was also used in 22 rim fire !
I had good results with WSF in the 38 , no longer made!
Forum: Cast Boolits
I shoot lead bullets 95% of the time from 4 karhs TP45 P45 PM9 and PM380 for years no problems!
Forum: Cast Boolits
A friend has a 378 WB and it shoots jacketed pretty good! but each shot is worse than the last, we found that shooting from a benchrest that is about 5' high so you can shoot the gun standing up...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I have a Saeco #384 , #377 and the # 929, I have two 38 supers one with Nowlen and another with a Kart barrel , I also have several 9mms all guns shoot the best with either the #929 or the #377,...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
Check older issues of handloader #100 page #39 this info was for a handgun !
cant help with rechambering unless there is something in handloader
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 |