After reading all the suggestions on this and other forums what I did was take an 8" round file and opened up the rear of the frame above the locking bar. I took about 15 minutes and I was able to...
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Forum: AirGuns
After reading all the suggestions on this and other forums what I did was take an 8" round file and opened up the rear of the frame above the locking bar. I took about 15 minutes and I was able to...
Forum: AirGuns
I am a Airgun Newbie but I have considerable experience with powder firearms. I love practicing with my new P17. I am having a tough time loading the pellets though. I had the idea to take my Dremel...
Forum: Our Chapel
My sincere condolences, I wish you only the best for the future.
I have 3 safes all next to each other 2 older non fireproof, both have golden rods 25-30 years not a single problem. I bought a new Winchester with fireproofing I have had really bad mold, mildew &...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
When working on Harleys the old Locktite saying is " If you don't want it to fall off use Blue, If it makes you go or stop use Red".
Forum: Reloading Equipment
There is no doubt a difference between shell holders. I generally like Lee products but their shell holders can be a bit sloppy. You only really have to look at the range of calibers offered and the...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Thanks to all for spending so much time and energy to educate me. I feel pretty smart that I was planning to start where Larry suggests, I will go 30:1 and let all y'all know how I make out.
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Forum: Cast Boolits
Thanks for the info. Yes it is the Lee Mold. I was planning to load them un-sized. I have not started to experiment yet, I am really just trying to figure out the best way to start. My plan now is to...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I am getting ready to cast some Hollow Base 405 grain boolits for an old trap door. When I research suggested alloy everyone seems to agree that somewhere between 20:1 to 30:1 lead to tin is...
Forum: Rimfire Area
I bought my first box since the shortage began this weekend, 8.99 for 100 box CCI std. velocity at my LGS
Forum: Rimfire Area
I recently acquired a Stevens # 35 pistol and am curious if the pistol is supposed to have a firing pin return spring, on mine you have to tip the pistol backwards to retract the firing pin so you...
Forum: Single Shot Guns
I recently acquired a Stevens # 35 pistol and am curious if the pistol is supposed to have a firing pin return spring, on mine you have to tip the pistol backwards to retract the firing pin so you...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
I would send to Mike Orlen in Mass. He does a great job is very reasonable and turns them right around. Go to www.shotgunworld.com and you can find his info and hundreds of positive comments about...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I am curious about 1 thing. Is it an age thing about clean powder to keep the gun clean. I am 60 and have always thought that after shooting you end up with a dirty gun and dirty hands, its kind like...
Personally I have always preferred nickel, they are easier to find, stay clean longer, and although I can not prove it they seem to last longer, I don't know why so many people dislike it.
Forum: Cast Boolits
I just bought some from Powder Valley 23.50 per 1000+ usual Haz. Mat. fee
Forum: Cast Boolits
.32 Long S&W Brass in stock
I have no connection with these people at all, but I was looking for some 32 Long Brass and could not find any. Anyway I found these folks, they could not be nicer and...
I have no connection with these people at all, but I was looking for some 32 Long Brass and could not find any. Anyway I found these folks, they could not be nicer and they have some Hirtenberger...
There is also some Herco around. it was an old standby pistol powder. There is lots of data on it out there
I also have depended on Red Dot since the early 80's, I now use Promo instead (due to the price for 8lb jugs), as most of you know it can be substituted by weight with Red Dot but not by volume.
Forum: Cast Boolits
2 stroke oil for me, I check that the cap is titght give it a couple of shakes, take the cap off and use the oil in the cap on a qtip, a little gous a long way
Forum: Cast Boolits
I love the 45-45-10 it takes a few minutes to make, it works great....nuff said
Forum: Leverguns
I recently bought the same vintage 1873 in 38-40 for 500.00, it showed no grooves in the bore at all, I patiently cleaned it every day for about 2 weeks using all the home formula's for lead removal...
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 |