Well, you may find an autoloader that runs them but if they shoot for you like they do for me, beyond 35-40 feet, one is better off throwing rocks wearing a blindfold.
Type: Posts; User: roysha
Forum: Rimfire Area
Well, you may find an autoloader that runs them but if they shoot for you like they do for me, beyond 35-40 feet, one is better off throwing rocks wearing a blindfold.
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
I'm assuming your response is to my post for Prussian Blue. I found it at J B TOOLS (157 in stock), AMAZON and numerous other places. AMAZON specifically states that it is NOT discontinued. No big...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
Prussian blue, Permatex #80038 applied to the metal with a soft toothbrush.
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
I am making a special base for a peculiar application and would like to know how to calculate the angle of the base to achieve the various MOAs. I am assuming there is a formula that will allow me to...
Forum: Rimfire Area
I have 7 of the Leupold, 3x9 EFR compact scopes on several of my 22s and a couple of CZ 527s. Never found them to be insufficient in any way. If I needed another scope in that category,...
Forum: Rimfire Area
I'm debating with myself whether to get a 16" or 20" barreled 17 HMR. The balance and handling are of really no consequence for this particular application. However, I do want to achieve, as near as...
Forum: Rimfire Area
Well, I found a carton of TAC 22s at a reasonable price and bought it. I am VERY please with the performance of this ammunition thus far. Although I have only shot 200 rounds through my Supermatic,...
I found a few odd 9MM cases in a batch of range pickups which I think I know what it is but would like to verify it if I can. At 12:00 it is stamped 23WIN and at 6:00 it is stamped 9MM Luger.
This...
Forum: Rimfire Area
What is your experience with this ammunition in autoloading handguns?
I'm looking for a replacement for WIN T-22 which has been discontinued as I'm down to my last carton of it, that I bought in...
To save everyone the necessity of declaring me a wimp, I will acknowledge it up front.
With that said, I am having a difficult time loading my 10 MM S&W M&P magazines, especially after there are...
I discovered 2-3 lb. coffee cans full of 190 grain RFBB bullets I had cast some years ago for my 38-40s, which after some testing, I found neither my carbine nor my Peacemaker clone liked in the...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
For what it's worth, as far as I'm concerned, equipment is only about 30% of the equation when it comes to accurate ammunition. The operator is the other 70%. Years ago I was acquainted with a fellow...
He ordered a Radian gas sealing barrel for his glock.
This from the RDIAN WEB SITE:
RAMJETTM PISTOL BARREL
The Radian RAMJET is a match-grade pistol barrel that delivers an accurate and...
I have tried to google this but apparently I'm using the wrong words because I can't find what I'm looking for. My Grandson bought one of these for his glock and I really don't understand what it is...
The bullet is just fine, it's the length of the CARTRIDGE case that is moving the conversation.
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
Back in the days before it means what it means today, we called them dikes.
Forum: Rimfire Area
targetsportsusa.com Aguila SV or HV is $120 + tax delivered for 2000 rds.(40 boxes) In today's world, pretty hard to beat. I have had excellent results with Aguila 22 LR, especially the SV.
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
Alrighty then. That rules out the overtravel pin idea. I think you just have a real heavy rebound spring.
Some years ago I became acquainted with an elderly retired LAPD officer who still had his...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
Another thought: Back in that time frame it was rather common to put a piece of round stock inside the rebound spring to limit overtravel. Most generally it was a cut and try kinda deal. If someone...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
"regulator you can choke down to 10-15 psi and a decent water filter."
"I use a gravity fed touch up gun at 90 psi."
From the Cerakote site:
Elite Series V Series C Series P Series
25-30...
Forum: Rimfire Area
I have the Leupold 3x9 EFR Compact on 5 of my CZs in CZ rings. That scope is totally satisfactory for my use. All my rifles are the LUX version so that may be a factor as to how they work for me. I...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
Can I use my airbrush to apply Cerakote air cure or must I use an HVLP/LVLP detail spray gun?
I have used DuraCoat in the past and am all set up with the air brush so I really don't want to set...
Yesterday I shot the grandson's Glock Gen5. While I still don't like Glocks, this was such a far cry from the early pieces of drek, I was totally taken aback. I guess now I have to quit knocking...
Thank you for that link.
There is a TSC just 9 miles down the road from me and they claim to have it in stock, so I'm going to check it out.
I don't know why it never came up what I did a...
I have amended my initial post to clearly indicate that the shotshell loads are WITH capsules, to which the SPEER notes and data allude.
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 |