I have a homemade peepsight made from copper sheetmetal on my Brown Bess. It works much like the new 'Ghost Ring" Sights. I find it works well for old eyes.
Mike
Type: Posts; User: mikeschuylkill
Forum: Muzzleloading.
I have a homemade peepsight made from copper sheetmetal on my Brown Bess. It works much like the new 'Ghost Ring" Sights. I find it works well for old eyes.
Mike
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
I have 3 M-95s with cracked stocks on order from Century. I have read that generally the cracked stocks are often easily repairable. I do expect to get at least 1 shooter, which brings me to my...
Forum: Military Rifles
I've had good results with automotive brake cleaner in the aerosol spray cans.
Mike
Forum: Leverguns
I am considering buying a .45 LC lever action rifle to shoot with my Uberti 1875 revolver in the same caliber. What would be the best buy , if any. I would like something reliable, although I am not...
Forum: Casting Equipment
Do any of you folks use a hot plate for melting their lead. I have been using the electric kitchen stove and I figured a hot plate would be a similar heat source. I have a great heavy fabricated...
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
Any idea if Unique powder would work with the TLC314-90-SWC in the 7.62x54R and if so what charge would you recommend?
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
How exactly do you "beagle" a mold? I would like to increase the size of a Lee .457 diameter mold to .470 for use in my 577-.450 Martini- Henry rifle[ I realize it's an older rifle , but it is...
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
Thanks to all, I've purchased powder through the mail before. Eye opening..........
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
Thanks Charlie, I'm going to try it.
Mike
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
HOLY CRAP, Thanks for the info. I'll have to make the drive to Cabelas.
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
I am going to try some cast loads in my military rifles. 2400 seems to be the standard powder for the 7.62x39 and many other military rifles. I tried to order a pound on Midways site but can't find...
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
Hi Charlie, thanks for the response. I have to ask, what is the M39 referred to in your response. I'm assuming a finnish mosin-nagant, but I want to make certain what caliber you are reffering to. ...
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
I was wondering if any had any experience with the Lee 160 grain .314 diameter boolit in the 7.62x54r and or the 7.62x39 loaded with Unique powder, If what loads worked for you.
Thanks Mike
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
Hi Arclight, I have sent you a PM stating that I will buy your brass.
Thanks, Mike
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
I am trying to obtain some empty 7.62x54R brass to try the cast bullet loads for the Lee TL 312-160-2R I have found on this great site in my Mosins. I can't find any at a reasonable price. Grafs has...
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
Does any know if Unique powder can be used with the Lee 312-160-2R boolit in the 7.62x39 , 7.62x54R , and .303 British? If so what loads could you suggest? I usually shoot starting loads in my rifles...
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
I was wondering if anyone could advise me of the possibility of loading The Lee 311-100-2R cast bullet in 7.62x39, 7.62x54R, .303 british or other rifles. If so what loads would be advisable? Thanks...
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 |