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Type: Posts; User: plus1hdcp
Forum: Swaging
Congrats on your success and thanks for posting, including some pictures.
Forum: Gas Checks
The following was taken from Ed Smith's writing,
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The first thing to do, is calculate all the dimensions for the check maker. I will use my lee .357 gc boolit as an example. it varies...
Forum: Swaging
Andrew, your progress looks great and good idea about adding an angle to help with the cutting. Can I ask how large in diameter is your disc? I have been contemplating trying to use US pennies (pre...
Forum: Gas Checks
I think you have done a great job improvising.
Forum: Gas Checks
I remember reading that when you posted but forgot. Thanks
Forum: Gas Checks
Outstanding job BC. Can I ask what kind of roller do you have to use on the pennies? What a great idea. I have made a couple of the check makers myself and agree the 22 is difficult.
Forum: In Remembrance
I enjoyed the interactions I had with Duke on this forum. RIP Duke and condolences to his family.
Forum: Gas Checks
I am not sure of Pat Marlins but according to a Hornady table I have, it should be .232
Forum: Gas Checks
It's a great project Scrounge and I encourage you to give it a try. Give me a shout should you develop questions. I have made a couple myself and these were some of my early learning projects. BTW,...
Forum: Swaging
Great question and another great response from BT too. I plan to spend some time this winter making me a swage die for my 9mm to allow me to transform them into a hollow point simply to see what...
Forum: Gas Checks
The only issues I have had with my 30 cal is when using "undersized" .008 flashing. I only say undersize because the measurement average on my boolits + 2 times the size of the flashing is about...
Forum: Gas Checks
I'm confident you won't have any issues kardeon but feel free to ask here or shoot me a pm and I will try to help should run into any issues.
Forum: Gas Checks
Another thing for your consideration is the measurement of the shank of your boolit versus the final sizing size you need. This is what will determine the size material needed. I can assure you the...
Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
When using PC are you all sizing to the "normal" size as a jacketed bullet or are you sizing to what you normally size your slugged barrel for lubed cast? Thanks.
Forum: Gas Checks
Nicely done BC17A. It feels great to have the freedom of making your own reloading equipment and being able to knock out 100 gas checks in quick order.
Forum: Swaging
I need to learn more about hardening the steel. I believe a MAP torch would be able to get it hot enough but to be honest, I haven't made anything that has needed hardening. Some might have benefited...
Forum: Swaging
Great pictures Garandsrus and thanks for sharing.
Forum: Gas Checks
I will have to try your idea dimaprok of a single pass. I do keep the speed slow as I too burned up a saw or two. I am jealous of those with a DRO but I am hoping when/if I upgrade my mill to head in...
Forum: Swaging
Looking forward to hearing/seeing your progress with the pinch die. Best wishes.
Forum: Gas Checks
Thanks Chris, I will have to look into the R8 arbor you described. You can see the arbor I cobbled together to hold my slitting saw in the attached picture. Not pretty but it works. I would like to...
Forum: Gas Checks
I am using Amerimax Aluminum Flashing part number 68104 for my 30 cal checks. This aluminum measures about .014 or so which provides me with an adequate thickness to ensure a good crimp. Now for my...
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 |