I've used this kit a number of times. The process and results were just as described in the video. Since I was annealing 22k hornet cases, I had to drill out and use part of a 9mm case to keep the...
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Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
I've used this kit a number of times. The process and results were just as described in the video. Since I was annealing 22k hornet cases, I had to drill out and use part of a 9mm case to keep the...
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
Tim josey, I had the same problem when starting out with the 300 blk. I've been reloading handgun, rifle and shotgun for over 45 years, never had as much trouble with a cartridge as the 300 blk. I...
Forum: Factory Rifles
I have not experienced any brass bulge problem. I'm going to have to try the 180's, loss of some velocity but more sectional density if using on deer / hogs. Williamwaco, have you tried using 359...
Forum: Factory Rifles
I bought one of these last year, figured it would be a great starting center fire rifle for my nephew ( 12 ). I changed the front sight ( taller ) and installed a peep on the back, per the...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Hello all,
For those of you using a ball mill to grind the ingredients to very fine condition, what kind of balls do you use, ceramic, steel, lead ?? Is size critical ? Where do you source them...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
What are you starting with when you say you want to add to your "lead" ? Pure lead ? Wheel weights, linotype ? You don't need a lot of hardness ( antimony ) for target speed type loads ( handgun ),...
I've been using LBT moulds for at least 30 years, started ordering them when he was in AZ. Always aluminum, always a pleasure to use. And pretty quick to make good on a problem I had with one of...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Many years ago my wife worked as a pharmacy technician. When they empty the plastic bottles all our pills / capsules come in, they get thrown out. I asked the pharmacist if I could have a couple...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Master Mechanic, if you get leading at the throat you are using an alloy that is too hard for the pressure / velocity you are working with. Using undersized bullets will only make it worse. Larger...
Forum: Cast Boolits
If you are getting leading at the breech, the alloy is too hard for the application. Leading at the muzzle indicates the alloy is too soft for the application. The 45 is a very low pressure...
Good info, thanks. Those snips in the video work better than the ones I used with the Lee. Got to get a set of those and figure out what I'm going to do. I'm hoping the #1 stacks a lot better than...
Thanks for the heads up. I've seen those Sharpshooter molds. Jmortimer, do you have to wear gloves while using those molds ? Seems like those handles are a lot more abbreviated than RCBS, Lee,...
I've been looking hi and lo for a #1 buck mold similar to the Lee 00 buck mold that will make a bunch at a time. I've tried using a Lee .31 ball mold but after four or five hours of casting 2 at a...
I'd second the notion that Veral makes good stuff. Have bought 8-10 molds from him over the years, the last two on this site's GB forum. I started to use his stuff when he was in AZ; that's got to...
Thanks for the input guys. Sounds like 1:14" should be enough for what I'm going to be doing.
Thanks stocker. After doing a bit more searching, seems like most manufacturers go with the 14" twist. I wanted to make sure I used enough twist for the 250 / 280 grain boolits rather than get...
Hello all, I need some help. I'm thinking of having Jesse re bore a barrel for me in 358 Win. One of the questions he needs answered is twist. I plan to shoot heavy ( 250 gr LBT and 280 gr. NOE )...
Hi Caster Blaster,
I've been lurking for several weeks and decided to register today.
I shoot a 460 TC Encore with 20" barrel. I've used large quantities of AA #9, H-110 and 1680. With 250...
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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 |
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