I have used 'copper' wire wheels from China to clean dies and other machined parts/tools.
The 'copper' wheels are really brass and not brass coated steel and can be used on a bench grinder.
I have...
Type: Posts; User: kywoodwrkr
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I have used 'copper' wire wheels from China to clean dies and other machined parts/tools.
The 'copper' wheels are really brass and not brass coated steel and can be used on a bench grinder.
I have...
Forum: Military Rifles
Before you grind on shell holder, is there enough space between bottom of case and shell holder to insert a .010 feeler gauge or feeler stock?
A lot of shell holders have different rim depth space...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I am trying to get a new appearing Herters N72 shotgun reloading press in operation.
Have some basic information on the press so not in complete dark.
The documentation, like me, seems to wander...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I had a full auto MAC 10 in 9mm that might have liked this die.
Can't test theory on it now as it went hunting pirates in the Caribbean.
Forum: Vintage Reloading Gear
You might note it has an adapter to 7/8-14 dies.
Someone more knowledgeable about this might explain what can also be used with this press, ie. shot-shells dies etc.
Started using Herters equipment...
In earlier days I had a J2.5 atop a Remington 513S.
Now they just lounge in a drawer awaiting proper attachment.
Liked the long eye relief on it plus the light gathering under a canopy of trees....
I use various size white corrugated mailers.
50 7x3x2 can be found with delivery run 28.95 + sales tax for your state.
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I have a similar situation, nickel plated cases that were in house fire and plastic bags melted on the cases along with black smoke.
Was told, manufacturer, to use baby oil at about 300 degrees and...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
Has anybody chambered a short chambered 243 barrel to 244AI?
My preliminary layout says the reamer will clean up short 243 chamber.
Like to know this answer, or thoughts, before putting barrel in...
Forum: Casting Equipment
Would guess he/she used a comparison from other description:
"Bullet MOLD and Crimper For RELOADING " (partial)
Forum: Casting Equipment
C.I.P. shows many 9.3 cartridges in both rimmed and rimless rifle category. .366" = 9.295238095238095mm .
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I think I have to concur with your experience.
I have a 550 from 90's, used very little.
Have two powder measures I've never been able to use to my satisfaction.
Decided maybe the upgrade would be...
Forum: Single Shot Guns
Deadeye Bly
Texas by God
Thank you for answering my query.
thanks
Forum: Single Shot Guns
Appreciate the notations.
Close up of imprint posted.
Thought the ejector/extractor release would be more informative with hand guard catch.
thanks
Forum: Single Shot Guns
Single Shot 12Ga. Barrel Question
Would someone be so kind as to tell me the brand/make of this barrel?
It’s chambered as 12 Gauge, chamber length ?.
Was with my H&R components and didn’t remember...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
Couldn't agree more.
Change to non-standard barrel/caliber results in dismal resale value.
A real nice original replacement barrel and you will have enhanced the rifle.
YMMV
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Pressure to hold in adjusted place for priming arms?
Forum: Military Rifles
Supposedly an Arisake M38 floor plate, follower spring and follower will work after a little modification.
http://www.hoosiergunworks.com/catalog/siamese_floorplate_conversion.html
Have one I am...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
As MrWolf said, check the listings, making a list of the cross references.
I don't know that they are valid but it will result in a possible usable reference to other rifles.
thanks
Forum: Military Rifles
The reason I would like to know the name is I had an August '41 Springfield which had been blue printed/assessed..
Rifle was 100% correct according to the person doing the assessment and >85%...
Forum: Military Rifles
Who had a service for evaluation and documenting any given M1 Garand?
I had an M1 which he had certified as to date manufactured and completeness of as manufactured
components.
Can't remember the...
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
In normal days, probably a correct statement.
You have to remember we now have Brandon mucking things up royally.
A fixed income tells me right now it's cheaper to heat up the lead pot and anneal....
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 |