I went with the 6.5x30 JDJ 25 years ago. Back then I thought getting 225 brass was going to be a problem sooner or later. I am totally happy with the 30-30 based wildcat. Case capacity is virtually...
Type: Posts; User: Viper225
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
I went with the 6.5x30 JDJ 25 years ago. Back then I thought getting 225 brass was going to be a problem sooner or later. I am totally happy with the 30-30 based wildcat. Case capacity is virtually...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I loaded a few IDP #1 bullets a little longer. They would now feed, but would not chamber completely. Probably around 1.150. I did not mic them to be exact. Looking like round nose will be much...
Forum: Cast Boolits
HATCH I seated them all the way to the case mouth. Wadcutter shoulder Flush with the case mouth. I may need to try it longer after measuring my loads below.
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200 grain HP Carry Ammo: 1.095 OAL ...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I sorted out my molds. I currently have two in .452. A Lee 6-Cavity 230 grain Tumble Lube, and a Saeco 4-Cavity 230 grain Round Nose. Both purchased for Colt 1911 pistols.
Looking at Lee Molds they...
Forum: Cast Boolits
To start with my G37.3 and G38.3 both have Lone Wolf Rifled barrels.
I have been loading the Missouri Bullet Company 200 grain Odd Ball bullets, which are a 200 grain round nose with a single grease...
Forum: Cast Boolits
As soon as it warms up I need to do a serious clean up job on my reloading room. I need to organize and also get rid of stuff I really do not need to hang on to. I have worked on this project some...
No big bore barrels. I have 223 Rem, 260 Rem, 7.62x54R and a 356 Win. All but the 223 Have muzzle brakes. The 260 Rem has the Bullberry drilled brake which works well. The others have screw on 4 Gill...
This is an old post I found on a search.
I have been upgrading my Steel Challenge Equipment the last year. My old tried and true 6 shot, 4", 617 loaded with HKS speed loaders went down the road in...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I have no idea how long I have owned my RCBS Collet Puller. I have nearly every collet made for it.
Bob R
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Something to try.
Zip Tie a cheap Aquarium Bubbler to the powder reservoir. Around $7 at Walmart.
I have not done this with my Uniflo, but I have one on every one of my Dillon measures.
Bob R
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I finally broke down and changed every lock Nut on my 550 tool heads to the 1" size, that are easier to work with.
As was said above make up some dummy rounds for quick die adjustment.
Bob R
Forum: Hunting with CB's
I am casting the same bullet NOE 360-180 for my 357 Maximum Contender barrel and for a CVA Scout 357 Maximum. Both handgun length. This is about as good a hunting bullet as you can cast for a 357/358...
Forum: Hunting with CB's
Tony's Stocks makes a really nice forend for Contenders. Nice and wide and also long. Great for shooting off sandbags. All you need to do is ask to have a Bipod/Sling Stud installed.
Nice deer! I...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I am loading 357 Maximum on my 550 Dillon using RCBS Dies. My bullets are NOE 360-180 WFN-GC sized to .357. I was having a problem getting the case in the Seater Die after flaring on the Dillon...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I decided to check my Elevation Corrections at the Range this afternoon.
I forgot my card, so I ended up winging it.
125 yards = 1 Click
150 yards = 3 Click
175 yards = 4 Click
200 yards = 6...
Forum: Hunting with CB's
Very good hunting story. I hope to read many more.
Bob
Forum: Cast Boolits
Wayne I realize that I will not have the best precision using the Red Dot Sight to start with. I very well may not feel comfortable making a 200 yard shot on a deer "under field conditions" even...
Forum: Cast Boolits
This is the information I was needing. Not much difference between .2107 and .2343 out to 200 yards.
Handgun 14" CVA Scout Break Action Single Shot
Cartridge 357 Maximum
Bullet NOE 360-180 WFN-GC...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Just wondering if anyone would know what the Ballistic Coefficient of the NOE 360-180 WFN-GC bullet would be.
I got a Final Pre-Deer Season 100 yard Zero on my CVA Scout Pistol in 357 Maximum...
Something to think about. Depending on "The Rules" 9mm and 38 Special can be set up Center Table. This can make a 38 Special look much better. We have a Pin Shoot coming up, and I have my ammo...
Forum: Shot Loads For Pistols
I hate to ask dumb questions, but why are you drilling out the flash hole??
I have only done that for Wax Loads, propelled by the primer only.
The 45-70 case may work out. It would sure up the...
Forum: Shot Loads For Pistols
No Primer Set Back.
Bagged 2 Copperheads yesterday while brush hogging the horse pasture next door. Both were in the 7 - 10 foot range. The longer shot at app 10 feet took 2 shots for it to quit...
Forum: Shot Loads For Pistols
Easy AS Pie.
Prime the case.
Add approximately 6.0 grains of American Select, Unique, 20/28, etc
1 each 50 Cal Muzzle Loader Over Powder Felt Wad. Seat with 3/8 Dowel Rod (Felt Wad is app .0130...
Forum: Hunting with CB's
I do not even consider Brush Penetration in my definition of a Brush Gun.
Easy to carry.
Fast handling.
Good Close Range Sights.
Plenty of Power for <100 yard shots.
Needs to make a good size...
Forum: Factory & Surplus Powder
I have 4 jugs of it myself. I believe it was Czech Surplus AK powder.
I believe it will work well in a 204 Ruger also.
I picked it up for 223/55 grain Ball loads 20 years ago. I will probably...
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 |