:coffeecom My first mould was a Lyman #311291 bought in 1960. I still have the
mould and use it quite a bit. I wouldn't begin to know how many boolits it's cast.
Type: Posts; User: R.C. Hatter
Forum: Cast Boolits
:coffeecom My first mould was a Lyman #311291 bought in 1960. I still have the
mould and use it quite a bit. I wouldn't begin to know how many boolits it's cast.
Forum: Military Rifles
:coffee: I don't know if they were new/unused, but in 1957 I paid $27.50 for a 1903-A3
which was classified as "serviceable". The rifle I got was a Remington and it came
from Raritan Arsenal in...
Forum: Cast Boolits
:coffeecom What you have are armor-piercing bullets, and yes, they will shoot OK at
nominal velocities. However, make sure of your backstop for these rounds as they can penetrate hard metal.
Forum: Our Town
:coffeecom Get the large magna-tip set from Brownells, you won't be dissapointed.
I've used them for years with no difficulty.
Forum: Casting Equipment
:coffeecom I currently use a Lyman 45 that I bought in 1962. I can't imagine how many boolits it has sized and/ or seated gas checks on. I've never gotten anything different because I didn't need...
Forum: Our Town
:coffeecom Sadly, the answer is NO ! That said, I have kept my Handloader and Rifle subscriptions from issue 1 to date. At one time I subscribed to 5 gun magazines, and have watched them all...
Forum: Cast Boolits
:coffeecom I enjoy the experimentation as much as shooting itself. I feel that the work should be enjoyed as much as the results and accompanying satisfaction. That's what makes the hobby...
Forum: Cast Boolits
:coffee: You will be light years better off by obtaining a proper .44 Special die set. RCBS would be my choice. Use the .44 Special dies, as the time may come when you might like the cartridge. ...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
:coffee:I started out with a new MEC 250 in 1959, eventually graduating to a VersaMEC
700. I'm on my second one of those and find it ideal for my use. I don't load a lot of
clay pigeon loads but...
:coffeecom Congratulations on your find ! That said, you may be unaware that Smith
& Wesson had some trouble with the steel used in the cylinders of SOME of the Lew Horton 3" 624's. There should...
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
:coffeecom For what its worth, I routinely use large pistol primers in .30/06 for reduced loads i.e. plinking with light cast bullet of 115 grs. with gas check. 10 gr. of Unique, 12 grs. #2400 serve...
Forum: Boolit Lube !
:coffeecom I have used your bullet lube and particularly like BAC & Carnuba Red. I'll
be ordering more in the future. You folks are a family in the truest sense. I truly wish
all the best for...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
:coffeecom I've had a dental tool which had been broken off, and I reground the
broken edge to an angled screwdriver shape for over 40 years. The reshaped point
cleans the primer residue from the...
Forum: Our Town
:coffeecom I have blued several whole guns with Brownell's Oxpho-Blue. If you are careful, and follow the instructions, a satisfactory, long lasting finish can be obtained.
Forum: Our Town
:coffeecom I am left handed and am left eye dominant. That said, I shoot handguns with my right hand, and long guns off my left shoulder.
Forum: Our Town
:coffeecom I believe those projectiles were sold by Herters in the early to middle 60's.
Forum: Leverguns
:coffeecom You might check the sides of the hammer for undue wear or a bright spot, which would indicate rubbing between frame and hammer. I know of this condition causing misfires by slowing the...
:coffeecom I have a Model 24-3 3" barreled gun and find it very nice to shoot as well as enjoy a great .44 Special. They are very nice guns, a bit pricey, but pleasurable to own.
Forum: Our Town
:coffeecom I have used RCBS presses for over 50 years with complete satisfaction. They stand behind their products with a lifetime warranty. I sent my first Rock Chucker back to get them to put a...
Forum: Cast Boolits
:coffeecom I have an old model 4-5/8" Blackhawk myself, and you can't very well go wrong with #454190 over top of 8.0 gr. Unique, or #454424 (if you can find one) using the same powder charge. Its...
:coffee: Raise the heat to about 750 degrees and add 1% tin. I'll bet they come out fine then.
Forum: Group Buy Results
:coffeecom Has anyone had any experience shooting MiHec's 9x18mm .366" mould
as yet ? Any results using a real Makarov (Russian, E. German, or Bulgarian) ?
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
:coffeecom In my humble opinion, one of the best products for rust prevention is RIG
universal gun grease. After thorough cleaning, apply a thin coat of RIG inside and out,
twice annually, or after...
Forum: Our Town
:coffee: Welcome to you sir. I suggest you start with .38 Special first. You will find a bunch of very nice folks here who will give you advice. You need only to ask politely.
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 |