I didn't take the time to read the entire thread and maybe someone has suggested this. I always install plain based gas checks by running the bullet and check through a Lee size die base first. I've...
Type: Posts; User: RickinTN
Forum: Gas Checks
I didn't take the time to read the entire thread and maybe someone has suggested this. I always install plain based gas checks by running the bullet and check through a Lee size die base first. I've...
Forum: Leverguns
I have a waffle top RC and A. The one in the photo is correct although you can't see it very well. It is stamped as mentioned and does not fold down. I'm a little short on time right now but If you...
Forum: Our Town
Yes sir! I hope and pray you are better soon and much improved from what you were before surgery. Sounds like you are headed the right direction!
Take care now,
Rick
Forum: Vintage Reloading Gear
Well, it wasn't obscure at one time. Way back someone had to make tools. Maybe a good light bullet for a 38-55?
Good Luck,
Rick
Forum: Military Rifles
So, to this old country boy it is a 270-08 loaded to higher pressures? Hmmmm. I don't see what's wrong with the 308 itself. What is the bullet weight on the new round?
Thanks,
Rick
Forum: Military Rifles
The 6.8mm round delivers energy on target that outperforms the 7.62mm round,
I have not studied the 6.8 SPC round but I don't think this is the case. Is there someone here better versed than I on...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
If the recoil reducer has a shoulder buy a short piece of automotive hose to fit around the reducer and long enough to reach to either the front or rear of the opening in the buttstock, depending on...
Forum: Military Rifles
IMR4227 would be another wonderful powder for what I think you are trying to accomplish. 15 to 17 grains or so and let 'er rip!
Rick
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
See if the brass chambers in your rifle. That's all that matters.
Rick
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Tag this thread for later please.
Rick
Forum: Military Rifles
4350 won't give complete burn in your application. It's much too slow. You probably have unburned powder kernels too. Other than Trailboss a full case is a poor criteria to choose an appropriate...
My suggestion would be to skip the heat treat. Compared to what I shoot your bullets are too hard.
Good Luck to you,
Rick
Forum: Factory & Surplus Powder
IMR powders are fine with cast. No different than any other brand as far as I know. I like and use all three of the numbers you mention in different applications of course. I like 3031 better than...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I have had exactly the opposite from Lyman M-dies. They expand the inside of the neck suitable for cast bullets for me. For most cartridges there is no need to expand the neck for jacketed bullets. I...
Forum: Our Town
I can barely wear loose fitting socks. Anything that fits my left foot tight would be going the wrong direction.
Thanks,
Rick
Forum: Casting Equipment
I will add something very important that most folks seem to miss. Study the difference between fluxing and reducing. You will need to know. Fluxing removes the unwanted matter in your melt. Reducing...
Forum: Our Town
Many folks here probably know better than me but I have an arterial bypass in my left leg and my foot swells on a regular basis. I can't even stand tight socks on it. I asked about extra wide socks...
Forum: Factory & Surplus Powder
Hello Mike from San Diego. Welcome to Castboolits! Looks like Challenger came along with just what you needed. I hope the 3 pounds last a long long time.
Good Luck to you,
Rick
Get a dryer sheet and rub the outside of the container. The static will go away. Works for cars too if the owner keeps getting shocked by static electricity when first touching the door handle. Rub...
Would you please , if it's not too much trouble, share the velocity of that 12.8 Lilgun/50 Hornady SP SX load? Do you have any experience with it on Coyotes and such? I'm wondering if it's fast...
Forum: Casting Equipment
I guess I probably took it personally when you called me out in bold print. I rarely say or type anything which I have no idea what I'm talking about. My apologies if necessary.
Take care,
Rick
Forum: Our Town
Ultimately it's your decision on what to do. My opinion...He should ship to you what he represented and what you bought, not what he thinks you need. What he thinks you need is irrelevant. I have a...
Forum: Our Town
My two neighbors with ponds have fountains to oxygenate the water. Similar to the methods mentioned above I guess?
Good Luck,
Rick
Forum: Casting Equipment
I believe that BK addressed your mis-direction pretty well.
Take care, and good luck,
Rick
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 |