Right now, I have the halves soaking in trans fluid. A friend has an ultrasonic, don't know what he uses in it, but the the ATF doesn't help, he will give it a try.
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Right now, I have the halves soaking in trans fluid. A friend has an ultrasonic, don't know what he uses in it, but the the ATF doesn't help, he will give it a try.
I bought a used rifle mold, cast iron. There is some kind of coating on the inside, I assume a release agent. I have tried soaking the halves in lacquer thinner, acetone,denatured alcohol, and spray...
Forum: Our Town
I bought Wolverines for years, their Durashocks. They fit my feet well and lasted as good as any. Then I went to work for a county Govt. where they provided a pair every 2 years, but they bought...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
I have used JB Weld on several bolts of mine bushing the boltface for installing a different extractor. In this case, it's just a place holder, no real pressure or stress on the joint. Never had an...
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I can get cell service fairly well, usually get half bars. I have used cellular hotspots in the past, they are just a pain because they don't have very good wi-fi distribution through the house, and...
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I ran across another option today, and want to see if anyone is using it or know of it. T-Mobile has what they call 5G Home Internet. Evidently, T-Mobile is the only 5G provoder that is not depending...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I mix 30 pounds of type with 5 pounds of pure lead for rifle bullets.
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I'm still weighing the options of various makers. I was reading reviews of one yesterday which stated to put the lamp on a timer and shut it off over night to extend the lamp life to about two years....
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I got this PM from Arizona Shooter moderator: Hello,
FYI, please refrain from posting any more Covid threads. We aren't allowing them any longer, as every single one of them winds up going...
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Most cameras take huge pics, as do my game camera. You don't want to upload a pic that you have to scroll from side to side to see it.
I gave up on Win years ago. I use Linux Mint, and photo...
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I wish there was a way to actually TALK to somebody familiar with your area, to see if something can be done, without relying on satellite maps.
When I was using a mobile hotspot, I was emailing...
Forum: "The Barrel Works"
I would visit rimfirecentral website and we what maker is the flavor of the month! Like what fc said, all the major barrel makers can make what you want.
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I have checked on ATT and Comcast websites to see if fixed wireless is available to me, and both say no. I guess I'm farther than the 5 miles. There is another IP here that uses line-of-sight off of...
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If fiber will be available, hold out and get it. Cable is OK of they offer it where you are. I would like more info on the fixed from Hossfly, what does it take for fixed wireless? I have Viasat...
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Thanks all. I'm on a well that is over 30 years old. I have some sediment, but I already have a whole house filter right off the pressure tank for that and use 5 micron filters, which is finer than...
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Anyone have a UV water filter in their homes? Would like opinion of brand and use....
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Interesting. So sizing does not make the bullet round, even though it mikes the same all around? What about balance?
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
I'm sure someone has the answer. Just a couple weeks ago a guy had to take his gun out of the stock to change a trigger, during a match! But when he put it back in, he had to take the time to get his...
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I asked some family and the Cub my grandfather had was a 1952. My Dad's uncle bought a new Allis-Chalmers B in 1948. It stayed in the family until about 6 years ago. Still ran.
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My grandfather bought a Cub, plow, mower, cultivators, for $700. I saw the receipt for it all. Don't recall the year. The only tractor he could afford. He spent many hours plowing, discing and...
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Best option, download Linux Mint current version to a USB stick. Plug it in, wipe windows off the hard drive, and enjoy!
Forum: Cast Boolits
I use a case lube pad, mine is RCBS and for lube RCBS Case Lube II. It is water soluble. I size bullets before PC and after. The lube washes off with Dawn dish liquid, let dry and the PC does fine....
Forum: Cast Boolits
I like the idea of just throw them back in the pot and you have flux ready to go!
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 |