Thanks for the input on the cartridge, but we are really interested in some bio info in regards to his years as a gunsmith.
Regards,
Scott
Type: Posts; User: STP22
Forum: Our Town
Thanks for the input on the cartridge, but we are really interested in some bio info in regards to his years as a gunsmith.
Regards,
Scott
Forum: Our Town
A friend just acquired an interesting rifle.
Czech. VZ24 action
Caliber .22 Newton
Barrel is heavy sporter contour 1-10 twist
Marked B. E. Cottrell
Mr. Cottrell was a gunsmith during the...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
I`ve never seen a four digit number on any Weaver scope base, nor a machined steel base like that from them. I even looked thru my 1978 scopes catalog and nothing like that is listed in the scope...
VooDoo,
That a question I wished I had asked Doug (Floodgate) when he still was posting here.
Regards,
Scott
When I started casting in the early 90`s, the first mould I bought was found at the Creekside gunshop here in NYS.
It was a very old 358425 single cavity w/o the box. So old that it had the flat...
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
Bore foam works and reduces the scrubbing. I fill the bores with foam, then place a folded paper towel on the floor and stand the muzzles down down on the towel and wait overnight...when the blue...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
The first time I had an opportunity to borrow a borescope I peeked at everything here, rifles and pistols. Man, what an education that was!
Noticed that the Hoppes was not doing the job on the 1903...
Forum: Factory Rifles
It`s been mentioned elsewhere, and not in a positive way. (Oh well)
There are so many new members here that may not know the 110`s history...and I can not find a good link to the 1958 American...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
The Herter`s Model 3 Super is 1.25x18 thread.
Jerry,
I have an Ideal adjustable core mould available. It`s a 30S. Let me know if this what you are looking for.
Regards,
Scott
Forum: Our Town
This one...?
http://backissues.com/issue/American-Rifleman-August-1975
Regards,
Scott
Forum: Our Town
The V12 Variable was made from 1968 to 1984. Weaver shut down in `84 due to the flood of import competition. Omark Industries took over in `88.
Can`t speak to value, as it needs repair. Try these...
Forum: Cast Boolits
That looked familiar so I just dug thru some things and found that I have one of those window posters. It measures 14"X11".
Neato!
Forum: Cast Boolits
I use a similar method as Ray.
I use alot of Frank`s Hot sauce and reuse the bottles. The caps are very snug fitting and easy to use for applying on cleaning patches for bore cleaning.
Have...
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
Has anyone tried the Lee C309-113F in an SKS? J-word bullets are a bit scarce now and have the itch to try this wee one (weight-wise) in my 1950 Tula. I suppose this one would require a higher BHN...
Forum: Casting Equipment
I have the earlier Saeco hardness tester with graduation marks with numbers and the sticker still on the body. Yours does appear to be a copy of same.
The body diameter of my Saeco is 1.00 inch,...
Forum: Military Rifles
Not on dial-up service from my PC.
I can however, send pics from my iPhone to another...but it`s a bit much to ask for I`m sure.
Regards,
Scott
Forum: Military Rifles
I got the steel mount and put a set of dovetail-Weaver adapters on and mounted a Leupuld 10X scope in low Burris Signature rings. Couldn`t be happier with it.
Regards,
Scott
Forum: Single Shot Guns
I hope both barrels are stamped with the same serial number as the receiver. Extra barrels were hand fitted to the frames then stamped.
My 1st Model`s 2 barrels are. (rifle and shotgun)
Enjoy...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I acquired my Dunbar from a show vendor. I had to wait a year after asking him, as he had tired of taking such older presses to shows because no one showed interest in such. I had seen an early...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I always de-cap primers prior to tumbling. The small number of cases that have pins lodged in the flash holes are a minor issue...easily tapped
out with a small punch. It may be a bit anal, but for...
Forum: Factory & Surplus Powder
It looks the same as the current powder, minus the very dark color. I have a pound of the current powder and use it in an M&P 15.
I transferred both cans into an empty Varget bottle, peeled the...
Forum: Factory & Surplus Powder
I remember the earler BL-C (1) from "uncle" Dean Grennell`s prose. But dont recall the "C" being referred as cooler burning.
I`m eyeing this powder for use with my `52 K31 Swiss. I`ve recently had...
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 |