I could use it box!

[Rcmaveric]

I would like to give it a whirl also.

[mattw]

OK, the box arrived! Very well packaged and zero damage! I will sit on it for about a week, I do all my reloading and casting about 75 miles way and want to test the Lyman 55 for a specific need. If it passes, I will keep it otherwise it will move on with the box. I am also going to make a small number of the WC bullets and try them as well. I have never used a WC, either hard cast or swaged, and I am curious how well they will shoot in an old S&W 38. Can't believe I have never tried one after 40 years of shooting. I just never saw the point of a slow log, from a slow round. But, age has increased wisdom and they look like they would cut a target very well.

Anyway, I will post when the box is ready to ship and take the first person to respond after that post and pass it along! First public post will win and please follow it up with a PM that contains your contact information.

This is a great idea and it was seeded with really nice stuff, so please let's honor the original intent and keep it alive and well stocked!

Thanks Matt

[Tatume]

I am also going to make a small number of the WC bullets and try them as well. I have never used a WC, either hard cast or swaged, and I am curious how well they will shoot in an old S&W 38.

Hi Matt,

I prefer wadcutters soft, range scrap plus a tad of tin, and loaded to about 800 fps.

Take care, Tom

[mattw]

Tom, I assume cast, lube and size as normal? I really have never shot a full wad cutter or loaded one.

On a side note, this weekend is gonna be crazy. High school friend reunion, always small but peeps coming in from the east coast and mid-west. Saturday is the day of our largest regional gun show, the Indy 1500. I have not been in a couple of years, no cash no reason. But this time I am going and it is about a 2 hour drive each way. Then I have my folks 8 acres to mow... then I get to play with loads and guns.

[redhawk0]

Hi Moderators.....

Just a thought about this...to keep it on track easier and monitor where "The Box" is and what it contains..wouldn't it be prudent to create a subforum and have each person that has received and is ready to ship out the box then create a NEW post. This post would list the current contents and instructions for the next "I could use that box" post. This way old shipment threads could be locked and it would make it easier to keep track of it.

Other thoughts/ideas welcome.

[EDIT] - a sticky with the instructions/rules could be added to the subforum also.


redhawk

[Grmps]

NOTE as posted by the OP.

(basically)

There is no "line"/signup sheet waiting for the box because no-one will know what will be in the box until the receiver is finished with it.
When the receiver of the box is done with it, he will replace what he needed/removed from the box with items of like value then post the contents of the box.
At that time the box will be asked for by another member and continue on its journey bringing joy and goodwill to all that receive it.

[redhawk0]

Exactly...but it could be added to this thread...and so on ...and so on...it may get lost in the confusion of discussion that seems to go on with our thread (like what I'm doing now.

I'm just saying...start a new thread with each new receiver.

redhawk

[JonB_in_Glencoe]

Hi Moderators.....

...snip

PM sent

[No_1]

No additional forums will be created. I suggest tracking this on one thread as as keeping up with seperate threads (knowing which thread the box is on) would be almost impossible. Those who are interested will follow the thread and see the box amid the conversation when it is offered back on the thread offered for shipment. Those who don't follow the thread won't. It almost seems the perfect way to keep just the passer by from happening upon the thread at the perfect second to snatch the box away forever.

[Camper64]

My thoughts exactly #1. Thank you for keeping this thread alive.

[1911sw45]

I agree with you too No_1.

[1911sw45]

"I Could Used It" box should be posting soon. Been in contact with the one that has it.

1911sw45

[mattw]

Ok All, the box is ready to go. Below you will see the contents as they have changed. Gone items in red, added items in green.

This box was a little like Christmas in August, I am more than happy to keep it going and hopefully make it just as good as the original. Please help keep this going and help to not turn it into a traveling junk box. If each person keeps it real, it will contain something useful for anyone who jumps in line.

So, who is next? Please send me a PM with your details and make the claim here. If you can't PM now... please do not claim now!
In the box:
RCBS 38-148-WC with handles
RCBS .38/.357 Dies
RCBS Partner Press
RCBS Kinetic Bullet Puller
RCBS 2 Priming tubes.
Lee .358 148 DC with handles
Lee Universal Decapping Die
Lee Ram Prime small and large.
Lee .452 Bullet Lubricating & Resizing Kit
Lyman 55 Powder measure
Lyman 7/8"x14 Adapter
Frankfort Arsenal Kinetic Bullet Puller
Unknown Shell holders 5, 6, 12
Ideal 358425 DC mould
Ideal 451148 SC Round Ball mould
Bore Snake 12ga.
Lee 50cal-320 mould
Lee 500-354-M mould
Lee 50cal-250 mould
Lee 90383 456-220-1R SC
RCBS lube X 2
50/50 lube X 2
Olight Valkyrie PL-II Pistol light

Thanks Matt

[Camper64]

I'd like to partake in this box. PM to follow.

[mattw]

Ladies and Gents, the box is headed to Iowa!

Once again, thanks for the opportunity.

[1911sw45]

Glad to see this making it's way to the next person. This is what makes this group so great!!

[Camper64]

Just want to let everyone know that I received the box yesterday in great shape. Currently testing a few of the molds before figuring out what I'd like to keep and then I'll re-post an updated inventory for the next lucky recipient. Should be towards the end of this coming week or first thing the following week.

[Camper64]

The box is ready to go. Below you will see the contents of what has been claimed and what is in the box.

Please help keep this box going and help to not turn it into a traveling junk box. If each person keeps it real, it will contain something useful for anyone who jumps in line.

So, who is next? Please send me a PM with your details and make the claim here. If you can't PM now... please do not claim now!

Claimed Items:
RCBS 38-148-WC with handles - MattW
Lyman 55 Powder measure - MattW
Lee Ram Prime small and large - Camper64
Lee 50cal-320 mould - Camper64
Lee 50cal-250 mould - Camper64

In the box:
RCBS .38/.357 Dies
RCBS Partner Press
RCBS Kinetic Bullet Puller
RCBS 2 Priming tubes.
Lee .358 148 DC with handles
Lee Universal Decapping Die
Lee .452 Bullet Lubricating & Resizing Kit
Lyman 7/8"x14 Adapter
Frankfort Arsenal Kinetic Bullet Puller
Unknown Shell holders 5, 6, 12
Ideal 358425 DC mould
Ideal 451148 SC Round Ball mould
Bore Snake 12ga.
Lee 500-354-M mould
Lee 90383 456-220-1R SC
RCBS lube X 2
50/50 lube X 2
Olight Valkyrie PL-II Pistol light
38 special brass x 28
Lee 356-125-2R mould 2-cavity
2 cavity angle iron ingot mould (2-2.5# each)
Cast 356-120-tc PC'd boolits (sized: 356, weight: 123.5 gn, count: 25) x 3
Cast 401-175-tc PC'd boolits (sized: 402, weight: 181 gn, count: 25) x 3
Cast 452-230-tc PC'd boolits (sized: 453, weight: 237 gn, count: 25) x 3

Thanks Doug

[rdwarrior]

next please - PM sent

[Camper64]

The box will be off to South Carolina on Friday.