A 45 Colt shell holder with standard 45 ACP dies works fine. A crimp is not needed with the reduced SASS level competition loads nor is a crimp needed for top end +P 45 ACP level loads in the...
Type: Posts; User: Larry Gibson
Forum: Reloading Equipment
A 45 Colt shell holder with standard 45 ACP dies works fine. A crimp is not needed with the reduced SASS level competition loads nor is a crimp needed for top end +P 45 ACP level loads in the...
Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
I used the 150 gr Berry's 30-30 bullets and the 150 gr SPs for subsonic loads out of my suppressed .308W. At 1050 fps the accuracy is excellent. Why? Because the plated bullets leave no deposits...
Forum: Cast Boolits
For the best accuracy in my 308Ws, 30x57 and 30-06s I prefer the NOE 310-165-FN "30 XCB". I have shot MOA - 1.5 MOA 10 shot groups with it out to 600 yards. From subsonic to 2900+ fps I've not...
Forum: Our Town
I see there's no new posts for 3 days......
Forum: Classics & Stickies
" any way to streamline the process. The drilling takes awhile."
I have a mill table on my drill press with a vise on it. I do multiple cases one step at a time. It goes about as quick as...
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
Washington state law prohibits suits against gun ranges and airports for noise abatement. Safety is the only real concern. Had numerous instances of similar complaints when I was the president of...
Forum: Our Town
I've been trying to answer a PM for 3 days w/o success. Site says there's an error in the post?????
Forum: Single Shot Guns
"Oh and Larry, did you ever just try shooting a 410 2 1/2” shell in your trapdoor?"
Thought about it as I know it's been done for a long time but I haven't. I developed the load simply to...
I’ve no idea who came up with the idea that pistol magnum primers and rifle primers have the same “energy”. What magnum primers have different from standard primers is a different primer compound...
Forum: Cast Boolits
While I've shot a lot of H4831 under the 311299 in my 10 and 12" twist 308W rifles I've not shot any with IMR 4831. I have several pounds of it myself but use it in my LR 30-06 rifle. IMR 4831 is a...
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
DoctorBill
"This comes to mind, however......is there any way to find out which company's propellant
the gubment uses when making 7.62x51mm NATO ?
Is THAT a big "Secret" ?!"
It's no...
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
It starts with post #7 in this thread; https://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?451309-Compilation-of-Larry-Gibson%92s-load-tests
I can repost the photos if they're wanted?
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
My Russian SKS has a .312 groove diameter and my Mini MK X has a .311 Groove diameter. I've found the NOE 310-165-FN 30 XCB left as cast at .311+ and just GC seated and lubed in a .312 H&I die work...
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
Info in post #51 basically answers the question.
To be on the safe side you shouldn't shoot any commercial 308W, especially the "premium" HV loads, in your M1 Rifle because it probably is loaded...
Forum: Hunting with CB's
Can't argue with success. Wish I lived closer, would love to take a piggy or two with you.
Forum: Cast Boolits
Oldfeller's above post is excellent advise........
Forum: Cast Boolits
It was old feller's post I made my original post in reference to in this thread, particularly the first red highlighted statement. When the alloy is already in the pot and those who are dealing with...
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
For your M1 rifle I'd suggest not loading to SAAMI 308W specification with a MAP of 62,000. The 7.62 NATO standards for M*) Ball do not reach that pressure level. Having measured the pressure of...
Forum: Cast Boolits
More Slugs
First of all, it's not for you to say what I can't make a statement on.
I'm not going to research all of Fryxell's writing for you. In one of his writings he says beeswax is not a...
Forum: Cast Boolits
The problem is, in his LASC section on fluxing Fryzell seemingly contradicts himself.
As mentioned, if one has a method that works for them and meets their needs then all is well. Many things in...
With the components you are using you may very well not find any "noticeable" difference. However, if you change the components other than the primer type then the "difference" may become...
As mentioned, a given amount of a powder will produce only so much energy regardless of how it is ignited. In a pistol or rifle barrel the difference is in the "quickness" of the ignition. It is...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I add tin to COWWs to balance the amount of tin to that of the antimony. At a percentage of each not exceeding 5% each together they form a submetal of SbSn.
That submetal, SbSn, will then stay...
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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 |