Thanks, that helps. It gets me a starting point.
I don't have problems experimenting, but having at least a good place to start will help.
I was thinking about building my own setup to get more...
Type: Posts; User: Froadin
Thanks, that helps. It gets me a starting point.
I don't have problems experimenting, but having at least a good place to start will help.
I was thinking about building my own setup to get more...
BTW, most threads I have found are for larger stuff, buckshot size. And most threads just end quickly with 'it can't be done', or it's very tough.
Search feature doesn't work that well when trying...
I don't need to make tons of this per hour like some. So running one or two drippers is fine by me.
If I can figure it out, I would probably add to it. But at least for testing, I don't care about...
Not #2 buck, #2 shot. So a final size of .15"
I would really like to experiment with the .14" to the .18" spread.
But if I HAD to pick a size, #2 shot, .15".
I know this is an OLD thread, but I am after dropping #2 shot. or a little larger. But I should be happy with #2 shot. I don't need buckshot, etc.
If you know, how did they drop #2? I see the...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
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Got it picked up. Bottom larger piece looks like good clean lead.
The top flat piece looks like it has a bit of small metal parts in it.
The scale on the lift was a little spotty, so the...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
I just scored two large chunks that were off an old forklift. The forklift came from a boat yard, and had some extra 'counter weight' on the back. Which turns out to be lead. I guess they melted some...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Yeah, I posted a random thought before fully engaging my brain.
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
In my AR based and FAL rifles, I run CCI magnums. Numbers were darn close, and I can find the magnum primers a lot easier and cheaper. No problem yet with slam fire. And the FAL really has a lot of...
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
There are scopes that account for both subs and supers.
For subs, that lightest I had work well was some Sierra 180gr Gamekings.
But, I now just run 245gr from MBC that are coated.
I have used...
Forum: Cast Boolits
After running them in my 300 blackout, I started running the Missouri Bullet Company 245gr through my Ruger SR 763 with 5744 powder. Going to try IMR 4277 next.
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 |