As I under stand it, recoil is based off momentum, mass x velocity of the bullet and gasses and the static momentum of the firearm. (With some voodoo for speed of recoil, grip shape, and personal...
Type: Posts; User: kenton
As I under stand it, recoil is based off momentum, mass x velocity of the bullet and gasses and the static momentum of the firearm. (With some voodoo for speed of recoil, grip shape, and personal...
Forum: AirGuns
Shiny butts are carpenter bees that try to destroy your shed. Fuzzy butts are bumble bees that pollinate. Carpenter bees get swatted with my hat, flip flop, or a load of 38 spl with grits, what...
Forum: Factory & Surplus Powder
https://www.alliantpowder.com/reloaders/Powder.aspx?powderid=5
Here is some more load data.
Forum: Reloading Equipment
If you want to know more about O-rings than you thought possible here is the Parker O-ring Manual:
https://www.parker.com/content/dam/Parker-com/Literature/O-Ring-Division-Literature/ORD-5700.pdf...
It looks like the PC is getting dissolved by the powder sitting on it. You could try storing a few bullet up and a few bullet down for a few months and see if you get that pattern and to see if...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I usually do my best to comply with their rules and don't mention what is being shipped unless required to do so.
Forum: Our Town
Then don't opt for the separate meter. Or make sure you don't have to charge it between 11am and 7pm (usual peak summer hours).
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
It looks like the SAAMI spec is .334 max neck diameter for a loaded case.
https://saami.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/300-AAC-BLACKOUT-Revised-C-and-C-Notice-2021-06-02.pdf
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Hodgdon has load data for 265gr acme coated bullets that includes a bunch of powders including IMR 4227, IMR 4198 and H4198.
https://hodgdonreloading.com/rldc/
I'm not a fan of their new layout...
Forum: Cast Boolits
A straight claw hammer is a great weapon too.
Plus you can carry a brighter 2 AA flash light and still can have a utility hammer for the same weight
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
I do prototype machining with access to conversational CNC and manual machines. Almost any milling project I will default to our conversational bed mills with a Bridgeport style head. They are a...
Forum: Cast Boolits
SAAMI specs call for a .361 bullet and a .3595 groove diameter.
https://saami.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/SAAMI-Z299.3-2022-Centerfire-Pistol-Revolver-Approved-12-13-2022.pdf
Page #38 or 47...
Hodgdon calls for 22-23grs of 296/H110 under 110gr XTP.
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
Are you thinking of the 6.8 Western? Which Might be an option for OP.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/6.8_Western
Forum: Cast Boolits
https://leeprecision.com/bl-bullet-sizer-kit
Looks like this is what you need.
Forum: Cast Boolits
If it won't fit in a 357 chamber I doubt it would fit in a 38.
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
If you want to do a shrink fit you will need to accurately measure (not the ID jaws on your calipers) your shotgun and make it to the numbers calculated by the expansion ratio of steel. The worst...
Forum: Cast Boolits
With a nominally .300" bore your closest size will be 19/64 (.297") or 9/32 (.281"). 7mm would be next at .276.
Mcmaster has 6" of 9/32, 360 brass for $8ish plus shipping if you need it....
Forum: "The Barrel Works"
Inserts with a polished positive cutting geometry like inserts intended for aluminum work well for turning long work pieces prone to chatter or on light duty lathes prone to chatter with normal...
Forum: Our Town
2 weeks ago on sgammo you could buy 9mm for $230 for 1000 rounds and a little before that you could get Winchester 5.56 for $375 after rebate all with free shipping. I could buy agulia 9mm $12 for a...
I finally got a chance to do some more shooting tonight. I loaded up some of the 125gr pulled bullets with a starting load of Lil Gun and finally sighted in the gun for real (ish)
I couldn't find...
Thanks again everyone, that is all great info. That 300blktalk forum has a bunch of info as well, I hadn't thought of 32 pistol boolits but it makes perfect sense.
Also, thanks for the quickload...
Thanks for the feed back.
I currently have a homemade 2 cavity no lube groove 150gr that I powder coat and some Missouri Bullet HITek coated 215gr and 245gr from when I purchased my 300...
I just picked up a Ruger American Ranch in 300 Blackout. I seem to remember seeing a bunch threads about people using faster pistol powders with cast boolits to create subsonic loads in non...
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