I love the vintage Smith & Wesson wheelguns. Congrats!!
Type: Posts; User: Beast of Burden
I love the vintage Smith & Wesson wheelguns. Congrats!!
Forum: Boolit Lube !
I use pvc pipe cut to length and made a plywood base with drilled holes to accept the pipe. I also drilled a smaller center hole to hold a wooden dowel to make hollow lube sticks. Works great.
Forum: Cast Boolits
Yes. Beautiful mold. Our current premium mold makers are true craftsmen making works of art. Love em!
I, too, have struggled some with my 9mm loads. I have found that sometimes I can't size the brass low enough at the head. I will switch to the the LEE Undersized sizer and it seems to help. I also...
Forum: Single Shot Guns
Good advice. I don't think I will shoot my 358 JDJ or 45-70 Contender with a rifle scope. Way too stout to even consider. I'm thinking 256 Win Mag or 7TCU would be about right.
Forum: Single Shot Guns
Thanks for the post. I checked out their website and love the "Coffin Cases".
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Congrats! That press is a beautiful BEAST! 30 pounds!! I hope it performs as well as it looks .
Forum: Reloading Equipment
A little off topic, but I have one of the Frankford Arsenal knock-offs that works pretty well after a few modifications. Not a Forster Co-Ax, but a cheap alternative. Cheers.
Forum: Hunting with CB's
Yes, those suckers destroy my lawn looking for grubs. They have made their way to southern Kansas. I have declared war on em. I once shot a triple with my 12 gauge. When I see evidence of...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
That is impressive. Congrats! I've about given up on wheel weights with all the plastic, steel and zinc. Of course, I am a bottom feeder, so if I come across them free or cheap, I will still smelt...
Forum: Factory Rifles
Most recent acquisition is a S&W M&P 2.0 in 10mm
Forum: Our Chapel
I watched. Thanks for posting. Praise God that by Faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ we are declared righteous! Marvelous Grace!
Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
Hey Antidote, I really like the matte black boolits. I have not seen matte colors before. Will have to look into them. All of my powder has been glossy. Thanks for sharing!
Forum: Our Town
I usually listen to talk radio, country or a ball game while loading. I know some say you should not do anything while reloading, but I need some background noise. Not a fan of phonk, but nice 357...
I'm with you Bloodhound, would love a vintage S&W 57. Boy are they pricey these days!!
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I tend to crimp everything, pistol and rifle, cast and j-word. It seems to ease my mind regarding set back, pressure spikes and proper chambering.
Forum: Single Shot Guns
BTW, love the idea of a rifle scope on a contender pistol. Never even thought of that. Pistol scope options are kinda limited, but rifle scopes open a whole new world. Thanks for the suggestion!
Forum: Single Shot Guns
Contenders are so addictive! I know that I can't have one of every caliber made plus wildcats, but sure like trying!! :)
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
I, too anneal my cases before forming and rarely have any issues. I have also experienced the fact that Contender barrels in the 256 WM do not do well with heavy boolits. Fun little cartridge, for...
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
Agreed, Slugster. Oh how I long for the primer and powder prices of 5-6 years ago. I can remember passing on a case of 5,000 small rifle primers at an action because the bid went to $30 or $35 per...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Yes, your workspace is waaaay too organized! :) I lube some and PC some, just depends on how I am feeling. I bought the cheapo Harbor Freight PC gun which actually works pretty well. As mentioned...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Congrats on the new Ruger! 41 Mag is on my short list of wheel guns. Unfortunately, those vintage Smith & Wessons are so expensive. Happy loading and shooting!
Forum: Cast Boolits
I, too, have been trying to find a reliable cast and PC'd boolit for my 458 Socom with Tromix barrel and bolt. Still working on it. Got frustrated and bought a box of .458 Berry's plated...
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 |