Hornet--your avitar makes me think you'd be the one to ask about this, but others may have valuable input as well:
I've got a new 22-250 that I plan to use for squeakers out West. I was looking...
Type: Posts; User: rebliss
Hornet--your avitar makes me think you'd be the one to ask about this, but others may have valuable input as well:
I've got a new 22-250 that I plan to use for squeakers out West. I was looking...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I agree 100%; Dillon's service also earns my business when I need other shooting supplies. Just bought some D-Lead hand soap; makes me feel better after my casting sessions, although I'm sure the...
Forum: Gas Checks
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=31005&page=13
I've got an old Model 13-3 in .357. Standard speedloaders are a P.I.T.A to use, and I was checking dimensions on the cylinder; it appears that I'll have to have it mod'd to accept moon clips. What...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Congratulations on your first run. You've embarked on a hobby that could conceivably consume you. At the very least, it will save you some money! Welcome!
Forum: Cast Boolits
Have you considered cactus, or fish-shaped pure lead ingots? You can get those in cast-iron at Bass Pro!
Forum: Gas Checks
After seeing Pat's set-up, I have abandoned any misgivings about wanting to create my own punch and forming dies. However, I still may decide I want a separate punch capable of knocking discs out of...
Forum: Casting Equipment
I originally tried the T handle like you have with my pot. I think you're correct in the assumption that the two metals heat at different rates. I switched to a threaded plug, attached at the top. ...
Forum: Special Projects
Beautiful shop; I'm envious! I noticed a nearly identical building behind this shop in picture 2; am I correct? Did you build that one as well?
Forum: Cast Boolits
Use anything to make a starting cut in it, then tear it, roll it, and stick it in the smelter.
Forum: Cast Boolits
I've always fluxed pretty religiously, but this last session, I got a bit lazy. Thought that my lead was looking pretty clean, and I had already created enough smoke throughout the neighborhood, so...
Forum: Gas Checks
Fellows,
You've inspired me to tackle this project as well. Currently, I'm drawing up my measurements to make punches and dies that will attach to a press. Although I am not a machinist, I have...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I got mine at Harbor Freight. Inexpensive, and gets the job done.
Forum: Group Buy Archives
Have started a thread in the "Group Buy Mould Results" forum to discuss this boolit. I hope to get some feedback and advice on loading this one....
Forum: Group Buy Results
OK fellows,
I've got these cast up, Gas-Checked, sized and lubed. As-cast, they weighed in at 113gr. I'm going to start them off in my Winchester M94 Carbine in 30-30. I plan on shooting them...
Forum: Group Buy Archives
Got mine sometime during the week--wife didn't mention it. Bad wife.
Anyway, I found it, cleaned it up and cast up a mess 'o' boolits. They cast beautifully, and weighed in at exactly 113 gr,...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Georgeld,
One of the best points of Dillon is their customer service. Boxing the press up and sending it to them for a once-over is great advice--I'm sure you'd be pleased-as-punch with the...
Forum: Our Town
Dale, I've seen kits at Sportsman's Warehouse that have some sort of a dip basket with them. Will these remove that dark tarnish?
Forum: Our Town
By the way, Baldy--I see your wife likes her Gov't 380. I used to have one and my wife loved it, but its reliability was terrible, especially with the slide-stop lever migrating out. I sold it, to...
Forum: Our Town
Baldy--is that a real tumbler? I don't have one of those, just a vibratory case cleaner.
Top--I've been looking at that Lee trimmer, with the little "mighty mo." Do you think that one works...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Dave, good information. I imagine that this would apply to digital micrometers as well? I have a 'cheapie,' and it seems to be 'balls-on accurate' (an industry term), but would I be better served...
Forum: Our Town
I have a vibratory case cleaner, but sometimes I have some range brass that's been in the elements for awhile. Is there a chemical like Muratic Acid, vinegar, or something cheap that I can get that...
Bought the Universal; been wanting to try that one anyway, and figured it would be a good opportunity! Thanks for all the input, fellows. I like that I can always come here and get good advice.
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