I just took delivery of one cost $9.36. I haven't tried it but if the size is an indication this should work. It is beefy and 8" long.
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Forum: Casting Equipment
I just took delivery of one cost $9.36. I haven't tried it but if the size is an indication this should work. It is beefy and 8" long.
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Forum: Casting Equipment
Thank you retread. I have had very good results in the past with Amazon...
Forum: Casting Equipment
Yes sir I double checked the setup parameters. As well I utilized a K type in the past, just the element was shorter and smaller well. Has anyone discovered what happens when you exceed the max...
Forum: Casting Equipment
All,
Could you please recommend a K type thermocouple?
My Story of Woe.
I've had a JDL612 PID for several years and it has performed very well, in other applications. I purchased an 800 C,...
Forum: Casting Equipment
Just bought my first lube sizer, Lyman 4500, I want to turn my own top punches. Can you-all help me out with the top punch dimensions, please. I understand the punch to bullet cup will have to be...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
I'll give that a try. I've never set my compound at anything under 29.5 deg. This is going to be interesting...
Jonkzak
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
Gentlemen. All good suggestions that point to my lack of attention to some very basic steps that I need to spend more time on. Tool grinding. I really need to pay more attention to this step. I...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
Please help. I have done threading for years but I'm just not satisfied with my fit and finish. What I would like to be able to do is turn threads that have a smooth operation and don't seem to jump...
Forum: Military Rifles
I have several lee's and I shoot cast in them all day and have a blast. I cast the lee 303-185 gr, and the two 7.62x39-155 gr. and 160 gr. molds lee also offers. Tumble lube all, and try to keep...
Forum: Military Rifles
I have drawn up a quick gas block (see attached pdf). Take a look and comment if you like. I would really appreciate any input. I haven't included any addition like rails etc.
Thanks,
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Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
I am making my own AR15 gas block and need to confirm the location of the gas tube hole in relation to the barrel bore. The offset distance between the two holes. Does anyone have the offset...
Forum: Military Rifles
I am making my own AR15 gas block and need to confirm the location of the gas tube hole in relation to the barrel bore. The offset distance between the two holes. Does anyone have the offset...
Forum: Swaging
That's the ticket. Thanks guys, and of course Elk Hunter. Since you've made it how has the performance been?
Thanks,
Jonkzak
Forum: Swaging
I am looking for information on an article that I read several years ago where a gentleman built a swaging / reloading press out of a single piece of hex stock. I think the flat to flat dimension on...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I use a pie pan filled about 1" with water and stand up the cartridges and use my ole trusty butane torch and heat the shoulder area until a dull red and just flick the cartridge over into the water....
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
I did read the article in HSM about the Grizzley lathe. I also read an article where a gent utilized different main drive pullies to address the low speed issue with the gear head. He just...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
Folks,
I currently have a Southbend 9" 3-1/2' Model A and I really love it, but the bore diameter of the spindle negates using this lathe for barrel work.
Thus I'm in the market for an...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Gents,
The information that you-all posted is very valuable and useful, Thanks
I may have been unclear I was looking for the brass case resizing die internal diameter for the 40 S&W cartridge. ...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I would appreciate the internal diameter of the 40S&W resizing die. These are very scarce and looks like I'm making my own.
I've read some where that sizing die reamers are 0.004 undersize in the...
Forum: Special Projects
KYRick. Stay in there and keep up the good work.
I use 'D Bits' to form tapers. You can make these guys from O1 drill rod in any form needed slab off half and harden sharpen and use. Once you get...
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 |