I try to make my default mode optimism, until proven wrong. jd
Type: Posts; User: hoodat
Forum: Our Town
I try to make my default mode optimism, until proven wrong. jd
Forum: Cast Boolits
Brass thickness is generally .012". Double that, and you've got .024". Add bullet diameter, say .356", and you're up to your .380".
If you set your taper crimper to provide even .001" less than...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
Yeah, my sister in OZ uses it all the time also. She may have picked it up in New Zealand, I'm not sure. She grew up around here where we talk pretty much like Texan Okies, and now she sounds like...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
Urban myth -- from the twenties??
Forum: Military Rifles
I found data for 748, but with the little 100 gr plinker. (old Speer book)
I'm not familiar with 748, but it's in the right burn rate zone with other acceptable powders for what you're doing....
Forum: Factory & Surplus Powder
Doesn't really matter, they will all work fine. I'm still using all of those, and I think the box with black on it is the oldest. I'd say late sixties or early seventies on that one. This box has...
Forum: Deep Theological Discussion
"If my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will...
Forum: Our Town
Best way to go is to just have your little toe and about a half inch of that side trimmed off. Then you'll be able to wear standard sizes and likely save a lot of money.. ;-) jd
Forum: Reloading Equipment
The "gliding" properties of your powder measure is achieved by clean surfaces, close tolerances, and the dissimilar metal types of the drum vs cast body.
Be extremely careful to protect the...
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
I'm not a big buyer or seller on this or other forums, but I have had great luck and enjoyment every time I did. I love being able to see that the person I'm doing business with is a member in good...
Forum: Our Town
I always just punch up whatever Lee product I'm looking for on Ebay, and it usually comes up -- with free shipping. jd
Forum: Our Chapel
I think this is a brilliant statement/observation. If we are truly living a spirit filled life, and simply "stay out of the way", God will use us in ways and at times that we may be totally unaware...
Forum: Our Town
I dunno where you're at, but if there is a population center anywhere close, there may be a shelter present where dog placement is quite successful.
I've noticed lately that rescue dogs are...
Forum: Lets talk trapping!
If you case it out, it will be easier to stretch and dry on a regular coyote stretcher before you send it. Unless they accept them fresh or frozen.
By the way, I'd be interested in where you're...
Forum: AirGuns
I've been shooting mine into an improvised bullet trap in the back yard. Thing I don't like is the trigger is soooo different than any of my conventional rifles, that I wonder if my practice will...
Forum: Our Town
Bingo!! Success! I appreciate Y'alls help. I'm not a complete technotard, but I'm close. jd
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Forum: Our Town
Thanks Ed, I'll give it a try. I really appreciate your help. jd
Forum: Our Town
Where do I find my picture section/capacity? jd
Forum: Our Town
Yup, that is what I do also. This is what my images are labeled like. -----> /Users/jdscholer/Desktop/IMG_1660.JPG
Forum: Cast Boolits
For God sake use a plastic hammer when doing the above. jd
Forum: Our Town
I've tried sizing down to 4x6 dimension and as few as 320 pixels. Still no success.
I used to have no problem using the 6x8 inch sizing. Using a MacBook. I've posted many pics in the past,...
Forum: Our Town
If a moderator or anyone else can help me with this I'd appreciate it. PM me if necessary.
When I try to insert an image, I get the message saying I've exceeded my pixel quota or some such. jd
Forum: Clothing
If the rubber has gone hard I don't think you'll ever get it back to pliable.
I would put a cut-off wheel on the angle grinder, and sipe them with grooves about 1/8" deep. (thinner the blade...
Forum: Our Town
String em up -- It'll teach em a lesson. jd
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 |