Bought one at a police auction back in the 60's and thought I had better clean it properly, of course without any directions...how hard could it be? I removed one screw and heard an internal spring...
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Forum: Rimfire Area
Bought one at a police auction back in the 60's and thought I had better clean it properly, of course without any directions...how hard could it be? I removed one screw and heard an internal spring...
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
You might try putting a WTB ad here. There are a lot of diehard .45ACP shooters out there who tend to disparage we .45AR shooters and might be willing to sell AR at a good price.
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
I bought a new Marlin 62 from KMart back in the mid-60s. Later, I found buying loaded ammunition was getting difficult so I went the reloading route and bought RCBS .357 to .256 conversion dies. I...
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
I went the .223 route to form a few hundred cases for the Tokarevs and C96s. I found it enjoyable. Cut, form, and ream. Besides it gave some "me" time on cold, wintry nights.
Forum: Leverguns
I have had mine since 1964, when they cost about $65, new at KMart.
I haven't shot mine in recent years, but it's a perky little cartridge. Here is the Wikipedia link:...
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
It might do service as an interim stage on the way to .256 WM.
Forum: Special Projects
I've been using a label maker for years. I put labels on the lid top and on one end for easier identification no matter how they are stored. Also, a drop of super glue keeps the labels from popping...
Forum: Leverguns
I recently bought a '92 SRC in 38-40 that had been relined and the only indication, beside a perfect bore, is a very slight silver ring at the mouth of the chamber.
As mentioned above, you...
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
Now, I have an urge to do some 25-20 ala 32-20 although I haven't shot my 25-20s in years. So, tonight I tried the forming just using the 25-20 FL die and a little Imperial wax. Amazingly, I formed...
Forum: Leverguns
The Bullshop had an excellent variety of .25 caliber and other older calibers that I shoot. Meisters not so much.
Thank you both for the inputs.
Forum: Leverguns
I have two .256 WM lever rifles, a Marlin 62 and a converted '92 Winchester. Are there any sources for cast bullets? Most bullets vendors do not even list a .257 cast bullet.
Forum: Leverguns
Good YouTube help on the Rossi:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0r0l5MRNaU
Forum: Leverguns
In another thread, I mentioned I had .92 with a shorter tube. At first, I looked for a longer/original 19 1/4" tube. The end of the barrel has the groove and small hole for the bottom screw so...
Forum: Leverguns
I recently bought a '92 carbine that had been shortened for whatever reason. I thought of returning it to its original state, but a new tube or even a used one would look too different from the rest...
Forum: Rimfire Area
A few years ago, my first attempt at reloading a DA38 Colt was a real learning and frustrating event. Admittedly, a novice, it took almost four hours to load 50 rounds. I have not done it again.
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
I initially ordered bullets from GAD. It took forever to receive and there was a lot of junk. I then ordered from Alpha Bravo Bullets, sized at .376 Their product was much better. I needed an...
Forum: Leverguns
Just last night I was looking for Rossi replacements and found a site: Precision Gun Works (precisiongunstocks.com/contents/en-us/d70.html). I have not had any dealings with them, but worth a look.
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
Don't forget you can also make .221 fireball from .223.
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
The problem with new brass is Tokarevs and C96s often throw brass too far to find.
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
When I was researching for dies for my C96s, I found a set that listed both calibers. I don't remember the company, but I believe I saw it on Midway. Anyway, I use reformed .223 brass and a set of...
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
I have not had good luck with Winchester brass reloads for 38-40 revolver and rifle. I know the brass is thin, but these were conservative loads with splits between the base and shoulder. I've...
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
I have a Marlin 62, a T/C barrel, and a '92 Winchester rebarreled to .256. Within a few years of the .256 introduction, it was clear the cartridge would probably not last long. Ergo, I opted for...
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 |