No need to get scared. Feed problems have specific causes. Once clearly identified the problem can be eliminated, hopefully.
Type: Posts; User: leadchunker
Forum: Cast Boolits
No need to get scared. Feed problems have specific causes. Once clearly identified the problem can be eliminated, hopefully.
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
100 lbs of molten lead would be difficult for me to pour. I would cut it into smaller pieces.
Forum: Factory & Surplus Powder
Is the IMR 4320 worth the time/effort? I picked it up at a gun show based on 1 persons recommendation. I reload 270 and will be reloading 223 and 7.62x54R soon. I use IMR 4831 for the 270.
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
I get mine free from a local tire store. I bring them some fishing sinkers from time to time and buy my tires from them.
Forum: Factory & Surplus Powder
Is this a good powder to start with? It seems to be very economical. I will be loading some 223 and need to figure out which powder to work with. I have 3 lbs of IMR 4320 on hand. Any input would...
What is 40-1 lead? What is 50/50. I have pure lead and clip on wheel weights. I'm new to the shotshell game.
I do not currently reload shotshells, but intend to in the very near future. I do reload rifle and pistol. Is casting your own shot worth the work/money involved? If so what molds should be on my...
Forum: Factory & Surplus Powder
Where can I get some surplus powder? How much does it cost?
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
Yeah the buckets come in handy. Good haul. Free is always good.
Forum: Casting Equipment
My dad has been using unleaded and Amoco white gas since the late 60s. No problems that I know of.
Forum: Casting Equipment
I been using regular unleaded for approx 30 years in my 2 burner, 3 burner, and 2 lanterns. All Coleman products. Never had an issue.
Forum: Our Town
Anybody in eastern NC casting. I just started myself and can always learn new things.
Forum: Our Town
New to the board on the eastern part of NC. Name says it all. I fish and shoot hence the name.
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 |