I have been converting 223 cases into 300 Blackout and I was struck with the enormity of time that is consumed. Cutting each case, then lubing and forming each case, then trimming each case, then...
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Forum: Reloading Equipment
I have been converting 223 cases into 300 Blackout and I was struck with the enormity of time that is consumed. Cutting each case, then lubing and forming each case, then trimming each case, then...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
trim your cases a bit shorter, to 1.355, then size. you may be running out of room in your sizer die and the case can not get in any farther. when you size the brass, it lengthens past the 1.41...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Interesting problem. I think I would decapp off of press with the Lee universal decapper; however, that adds a step that you likely don't want since you are using a progressive press. Try cutting the...
Forum: Our Town
I love Midway. Their website is the easiest to use and find what I'm looking for. The notification feature is extremely handy. I never backorder. If it's not available, I look elsewhere, but I always...
Most definitely include felt and nitro cards in the kit is my vote. I am going to have to have them anyway.
Forum: Our Town
The only child that showed interest was my youngest. He started shooting at 8 and has never stopped, near as I can tell. He is 18 now and sleeps with a rifle in his room. Kinda strange, I admit.
Forum: Casting Equipment
Looks great! Why aren't you sweaty and covered in soot? I usually end up looking like a chimney sweep.
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
I have considered using a home foundry to melt the jackets and pour them into shiny copper ingots. Maybe I could get no1 Copper//$3+ a pound. There would be a lot of work involved, but at the...
I didn't even know they were making new style molds. Glad to see Lee keeps trying to improve their products.
Forum: Factory & Surplus Powder
+1 on Rintinglen. I see what my manuals list, then chose from what I have, or what I can buy. If I have multiple powders, I try a little of each and thank my lucky stars.
Forum: Cast Boolits
Oh, we got the global warming down here in Florida. I would gladly trade you for some cold weather. I love snow.
Forum: Our Town
Gun phobia strikes again. I am afraid of snakes. So should it be illlegal to wear a t-shirt that has a snake image on it? Stupid overreacting schools.
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
I have a large stainless fry basket that I shake the jackets in when separating them from the melt. This removes nearly all of the lead. The unbroken jackets, rocks, and other debris I sort out. I...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Coincidentally, it's already illegal to make a bomb and kill people. That doesn't seem to be stopping anyone.
Forum: Muzzleloading.
EDM was being sarcastic. Lautenberg is an idiot, and once again, they frame the ridiculous assertions that "controlling" gunpowder sales is "common sense." They just love that word. Makes it seem...
Forum: Special Projects
Thanks Rich. The first thing I want to work on is powder and shot bushings for my CH and Pacific shotshell reloaders.
Forum: Cast Boolits
+1 MT Gianni. I really like the Lee 6 cav handles on all of my molds. They are awesome.
Forum: Special Projects
Thank you to everyone with the excellent advice. I am going to hire someone to come for a few days and help guide me and give me some hands on. I did that for my son when I bought a welder years ago....
Forum: Rimfire Area
I have never seen one of those before. Looks pretty neat. How do they shoot?
Forum: Special Projects
I hope I am not giving anyone the impression that I want to go from zero to pro. I just want to start learning the basics of machining and see where it takes me. I will look around and see if I can...
Forum: Special Projects
No1, I looked at my local community college and the only tech class they have is Arc Welding. There aren't any technical schools in my area. I just want to do this as a hobby, and as an adjunct to my...
Forum: Special Projects
I am pondering purchasing a small mill and lathe and learning to make things related to my gun hobby. I envision making trigger parts, maybe firearm receivers (with a manufacturers FFL of course)...
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
The last pic shows the Lee-Enfields. Are there any experts here who can tell the difference between the two just from the picture?
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 |