Recently found a Mauser M96 Red 9 .
Type: Posts; User: Armorer77
Forum: Our Town
There are basically 2 MIG guns . The Hobart and the Miller , only the brass fittings are different . Lincoln makes liners for both . Ed
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Years ago I was given a bandsaw that kept kicking the blade off . I put the wheels on the lathe and cut a slight reverse taper on them , worked for 20 years of occasional use . Ed
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USMC used a Rem 700 heavy barrel , the M40 in 308 for many years , I don't know what they are using now . 1000 yd shots were common and expected . Ed
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I have a small 220V MIG , rated for 1/4" , you can exceed that limit a lot by pre heating your metal . Ed
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I had one stolen while in the possession of a girlfriend , lost one under the seat of a friend's jeep , the rest were lost in an unfortunate boating accident .
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Had a small show in my Neiborhood last week end , found 2 45 1911 mags , otherwise not much to see .
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I lived in TX for 6 years , killed 2 copperheads from my porch . 1 stump tail moccasin coming across the river towards me .
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I am no expert , but all Lugers are sleek and sexy .
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I saesoned some cherry a lit of years ago , Cover the slabs heavily with salt , this will minimize the splitting .
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I don't know what controller Delta uses but , variable speed controllers can burn internal . M ake sure you get the right size , 5 or 10 on the rheostat .
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Wood gas is a by product of making charcoal . Set up a 3.5 HP motor with an alternater to charge your batteries . The problem is removing the tar , this will freeze your valves solid if not cleaned...
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All I ever did was shoot them out of cannons .
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It works better if you cast your own from zinc or lead .
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Golf balls make decent projectiles for BP cannon . They tend to hook beyond 200 yards .
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Another thing that may be beneficial is Coconut oil ,Got mine at the health food store . Good Luck .
Forum: Military Rifles
Does anyone have an idea what one is worth ? I have one in excellent condition that I got 20 years ago , I am looking for a new home for it . I have seen prices all over the place . Ed
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In the late 1970's I rode through a small town , signs on both sides of the post . PO / general store .
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Looks similar to a scroll bender I used to have .
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I always buy the best quality that I can afford .
Just got my computer back from the shop . Thanks for the mold sources . Sharpshooter sells a 22LR resizing die. I just bought one , haven't used it yet . Thanks for the input . Ed
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 |