.177 will never be the equal of .22 for hunting, no matter what quixotic pellet is used; there just isn't enough to work with. And as range increases, both velocity and energy fall off rapidly, even...
Type: Posts; User: lathesmith
Forum: AirGuns
.177 will never be the equal of .22 for hunting, no matter what quixotic pellet is used; there just isn't enough to work with. And as range increases, both velocity and energy fall off rapidly, even...
Forum: The Star Equipment Corner
All PMs have been replied to, thanks for your patience.
lathesmith
Forum: Lathesmith's Custom Dies
Sorry about the slow response here guys, I was out of town for a few days and fell a little behind. All PM's have now been replied to.
Regards,
lathesmith
Forum: AirGuns
I've got a Discovery with a repeater breech and a shroud, it's very similar to your Fortitude without a regulator. After installing a heavier mainspring and a little port tuning, it's pretty easy to...
Forum: AirGuns
I've gotten some pretty good results with Lee's 95gr RFN TL, a slug primarily designed for 380 auto but one that has shot very well in our PCP's as well. We've tried it in several Benjamin Bulldogs,...
Forum: Lathesmith's Custom Dies
Hi John,
I do make Lyman "M" style expander stems, the smaller two-step ones that use a 10-32 thread. I haven't made any for RCBS, as I don't have a pattern for one and am not sure what would be...
Forum: The Star Equipment Corner
GF, pm replied to with most questions answered. A little more info:
The prices on the lead page are up-to-date. I'm like you, I don't like surprises, and it wouldn't be fair to expect guys to read...
Forum: AirGuns
This is good info, and a good place to start. Good rule of thumb: the bigger the bore, the more air required. If you only do a modest amount of shooting, and keep the bore on the smaller side--say,...
Forum: Lathesmith's Custom Dies
All taken care of Dakota, thanks.
lathesmith
Forum: Lathesmith's Custom Dies
Hi Bill,
The most reliable way to get hold of me is to send me a Private Message here on the forum, I'll send you a message shortly.
Regards,
lathesmith
Forum: Lathesmith's Custom Dies
Thanks guys, much appreciated! Ken, check your PMs.
lathesmith
Forum: Lathesmith's Custom Dies
PM replied to roy, thanks.
lathesmith
Forum: Lathesmith's Custom Dies
Hi Bill, PM replied to, thanks.
lathesmith
Forum: Lathesmith's Custom Dies
PM replied to waco, thanks.
lathesmith
Forum: Lathesmith's Custom Dies
Hi Stu, PM incoming shortly.
Thanks,
Chris
Forum: Lathesmith's Custom Dies
Hi Dick, reply sent by PM, you should have it in your in box shortly.
lathesmith
Forum: Lathesmith's Custom Dies
PM replied to Greg, thanks.
lathesmith
Forum: Lathesmith's Custom Dies
Got it, Paper, thanks. The roller L-handle should fit the Phelps, but you may need to grind and/or polish it down a little to fit.
lathesmith
Forum: Lathesmith's Custom Dies
Hi Marc, PM replied to , thanks.
lathesmith
Forum: Lathesmith's Custom Dies
Youngtimer, PM replied to.
Thanks,
lathesmith
Forum: Lathesmith's Custom Dies
Hi Daloper,
PM sent with requested information.
Regards,
lathesmith
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