I'm no chemist. And not a whole lot of practical experience, but.....During the process of making lye soap, a conversation takes place called saponification. When completed, there is no trace of lye...
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Forum: Our Town
I'm no chemist. And not a whole lot of practical experience, but.....During the process of making lye soap, a conversation takes place called saponification. When completed, there is no trace of lye...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
I know the pain you feel. Years ago I purchased an SP-101 in .327FedMag that never came home with me until it was either repaired or replaced by Ruger, after months gone by. Fired cases torqued the...
Forum: Our Town
Potassium hydroxide plus wood ash equals Potash, a well known term here in New England.
Forum: Our Town
Ain't no used to about it. Lye made from wood (hardwood) ash is still how most lye soap is made. I have heard tell that sodium or potassium hydroxide can be purchased in hardware stores and works...
Forum: Our Town
In the summer of 2019 I flew from Bradley to Sea-Tac, and back again a week later. The TSA at Bradley were great. Very professional, very observant. But no shoes, no belts, just follow the...
Forum: Our Town
If I was Highway Patrol watching one of those going down the interstate, I'd be thinking Clint Eastwood's latest movie.
Forum: Reloading Equipment
It could well be that you're way over thinking this. How often do you need to make precise measurements to a precise standard?
I used to work at jobs that required frequent use of mics. In the...
170gr please. ken56don at gmail dot com
Glad I didn't miss this.
I'm in for a 6 cavity aluminum please, and thank you.
Forum: Our Town
Moderately warm days and cold nights. No flooding (as long as we don't get rain on frozen ground) and the maple sap gatherers are happy. So far so good.
Forum: Our Town
Caller ID and the answering machine. The greatest inventions since leavened bread.
Forum: Rimfire Area
Each year the Federated Church holds a sale just prior to Christmas. Local artisans, hobbyists and general well wishers are encouraged to donate their wares for the general good. Hobbyists, and...
Forum: Our Town
There was a big flock of turkeys that would roost across the road, fly down to the brook at dawn, and then split into two groups and work the countryside on both sides of the road searching for food....
Forum: Factory Rifles
Been thinking about a .22-250 and wondering if accumulating dies and components wouldn't be the best way to start the process. A year ago I would have answered differently, but now, what you're doing...
Forum: Our Town
There used to be a man not far up the road who fed feral cats. Lots of 'em. Then there was a rabies outbreak. The state sent pro exterminators to eradicate the population. I don't know what they...
Forum: Our Town
They are a trusted source. I like how during the checkout process they tabulate where you are on shipping charges so you can max out the bracket you're in.
Forum: Our Town
The leftists have told us quite clearly that there is no place for the private ownership of guns and ammo in our utopian/dystopian future. Perhaps Mr Potterfield is strategically diversifying the...
Forum: Casting Equipment
I like a thermocouple. Just my preference though.
Forum: Cast Boolits
Bout 40 years ago I worked with 2 gentlemen. One was a former NYC cop, and the other had just been hired as a part time cop in Winchester. The main duty was going to be working weekend security at a...
Forum: Cast Boolits
There was one internet reader of tea leaves who opined that, on our current glide path, it will be 4 to 6 years for a return to "normalcy". Of course there's no consideration given to possible...
I don't know about Lexol but if you use Neatsfoot Oil be careful that you don't saturate the leather. A little goes a long way.
Forum: Our Town
I bought my first .40S&W pistol back when 40cal was the only ammo on the shelf. Cheap too. That was the first obama shortage. By the time of the second shortage all the shelves were empty.
This...
Forum: Our Town
Been retired for 6 mos. Best job I ever had. Me and the dog greet the lady of the house every afternoon at the door with a cup of coffee and it's a wonderful life.
Congratulations on making it to...
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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 |