I was sent a used Lyman Big Dipper and during a relocation have lost the 3 post and screws that support the pot. Does anybody have a dead one these pieces can salvaged from? I did contact Lyman and...
Type: Posts; User: Cerberus
Forum: Casting Equipment
I was sent a used Lyman Big Dipper and during a relocation have lost the 3 post and screws that support the pot. Does anybody have a dead one these pieces can salvaged from? I did contact Lyman and...
Forum: Hunting with CB's
OUTSTANDING! You have big bunnies down there, wish they were that big in Florida.
Forum: Gas Checks
I came across these people on Facebook today, Appalachian Casting Equipment Company. They have molds and Gas Checks!! They are making GCs from aluminum and copper. 30 caliber aluminum GCs,...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
I bet those REALs would be impressive pushed out a Walker with a full charge.
Forum: Muzzleloading.
I have been trying to figure out this same question with my CVA Plainsman, 50 caliber. I am also curious as to BP or Pyrodex? I have been using Pyrodex RS from it being easier to get from the Walmart...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Mooman76,
I have not found an over powder wad for 50 caliber, was hoping the Wonder Wad guys had 1. What do you use for that?
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Thanks, it looks like 1:48 and now I could use some ideas about charges. It would be bad to get under power here in Central FL with the main thing being wild hogs and have a wounded angry ham with...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
There is a double action C&B revolver available from Dixie Gun Works. It's a replica of the Starr revolver.
Forum: Muzzleloading.
50 caliber, twist unknown, not listed in manual possibly 1:48, will try to confirm.
Forum: Muzzleloading.
I have a similar CVA rifle but, with traditional sights. It's called the Plainsman and I have been trying to find it's best projectile/load combo with difficulty. I have been using Lee REALs and...
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
I have a Ranch Dog TLC-311-165-RF mold that drops them out at 312.5 and I size them to 312. It has done good on paper, been waiting for a chance for an OT in the field.
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
I have been doing good with the Ranch Dog TLC-311-165-RF. The mold I have drops them at 312.5 and I size them to 312 for my Mk1 No4. So far, so good.
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
I use a Ram-Line 19501 Carbine stock. It is lighter than wood or ATI Monte Carlo type. They don't have the 19501 anymore but, very similar 19505. It only needed a little sanding of the gas tube cover...
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
I have been using 3130 for my 303 British loads. So far, so good. I have recently started using cast bullets through mine, been using a flatpoint originally desinged for the 30-30, Ranch Dog...
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
Buffalo Arms Co. has 2 listings for in stock 7.62X54R brass, Norma $136.00/100 and Czechoslavian $104.00.
Forum: Military Rifles
I improvised a Ranch Dog bullet in 303 British that performed good in my sporterized No.4 Enfield. The TLC-311-165-RF bullet is intended for 30-30s but, my mold drops them at 312.5 and I size them to...
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
I don't like the price of ammo in reloadable for this cartridge but, buy a box or 2 at a time until I get some together. So far, I have 2 boxes to fire and 25 somebody left at the range. Until then,...
Forum: Cast Boolits
JD,
I use your boxes to store 30 cal. rifle bullets. I can get 65 into a box.
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I recently had to replace my Midway 1292 tumbler that self destructed. A friend had suggested a rotary tumbler from Harbor Frieght Tools but, the capacity was limited and I searched thier online...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
No problem in Central Florida. I can get them for the asking at individual shops, chain shops are sending them back to the place they buy them to be melted and for a credit towards the next order. I...
Forum: Our Town
Another newbie and beginner caster, can't wait to make use of this brain trust.
Forum: Our Town
I made my way over here from the CBA when looking for a reference on top punches. Retired Navy & current Florida Corrections Officer, glad to be around more casters!!
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 |