I came across a "lightly" used 20" sst 223 wylde barrel here a few years ago. No manufacturer markings, but suspect it to be a Bearcreek/MidwayUSA. Borescope was atrocious and found it may have an...
Type: Posts; User: cheese1566
Forum: "The Barrel Works"
I came across a "lightly" used 20" sst 223 wylde barrel here a few years ago. No manufacturer markings, but suspect it to be a Bearcreek/MidwayUSA. Borescope was atrocious and found it may have an...
W231 (and HP38) is the only powder I go to for 38's, 9mm, 45ACP, and 40SW.
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
Thanks for the suggestions!
I squashed down my thrift store finds to fit my PID controlled ProMelt. Smelted down at 475 degrees and cast coins using SST kitchen sauce cups.
Coins are 1.5-2 ounces....
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
So I have accumulated pewter items from local thrift shops and at the point of smelting it down to practical form to use in my alloys.
What are you guys using for ingot molds?
I was thinking...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
This old guy was bought with some other stuff a couple years ago. Been on the back burner but I’ve heard they were pretty darn good gun powder measures. Probably just as old as I am…
Ohaus Du-o with...
Forum: Our Town
Not worth the warranty effort in my thoughts.
I use my birthday discount at Midwayusa each year to stock up if I need.
But I only use those boxes for “specialty” loads and precision rifle.
...
Forum: 3D PRINTED RELATED ITEMS
I added a piece of spring steel to act as a rail for the tipping bullets. Bent the flat steel to shape, drilled an undersized hole. Heated the steel with a lighter and slid into the hole and let it...
Forum: 3D PRINTED RELATED ITEMS
Will do. It's going to be dedicated to one of my Star sizers for 9mm.
I've tried three slide plates, with in/out-and various tilting of the body, and speed rotation combinations. Just doesn't...
Forum: 3D PRINTED RELATED ITEMS
Is there a "fence" or rail I can add to the slide plate to keep the occasional bullet from falling over and jamming the drop hole?
I am running nose down with MP 358-125's, and they have a pretty...
Forum: Our Town
I found a 9/16"OD door closer spring that's 16" long at Tractor Supply. Most hardware or building centers should have them.
That size fit my 9mm build.
Forum: 3D PRINTED RELATED ITEMS
Thanks!
Found one down the street at Tractor Supply for $6 that is 16". More than enough. The adapters had to be mirrored for the threads , but no problem and I learned something new in Cura.
Forum: 3D PRINTED RELATED ITEMS
Anyone have a remnant spring about 12" long for 9mm boolits in the scrap box?
I just need a short piece from the collator to the Star sizer.
Forum: 3D PRINTED RELATED ITEMS
I've done searches and read a lot of the posts,
Is there a general list of screws to use for assembly?
(Rather than, a generic assortment box.)
I work at an agriculture department store and...
Forum: 3D PRINTED RELATED ITEMS
Success (I hope!!)
46 hour print
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Forum: 3D PRINTED RELATED ITEMS
I'd be interested if someone designed the rest of the bullet feeder.
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Just wanting to get some basic measurements from a cannon, maybe .50 cal or so. Peace of mind of getting the bore thickness in a safe range. Not looking for anything larger or making one to place in...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Time to craft another cannon as a spring project. Would like to make scale Civil War Era cannon.
Anybody have a Traditions cannon or kit they can patiently take measurements for me? Mostly need...
Forum: 3D PRINTED RELATED ITEMS
Hornady case feeder from jsondag on thingiverse.com.
Used PLA, Cura superior settings and most parts varied from 25-40% fill for strength. Didn’t use any glue, but added a steel cross bar on the...
Forum: 3D PRINTED RELATED ITEMS
Ender 3 v2 came in last week. Been playing and learning with it. Finally got a few test cubes looking great.
Had some failures and some setbacks but have no regrets
Starting the Hornady case...
Forum: 3D PRINTED RELATED ITEMS
Going to pull the trigger and order a Creality Ender 3 Pro v2 or Ender 5 Pro while on pre-black Friday sales.
What brand of filament should I get and from where?
Basic black and maybe some red...
Forum: Military Rifles
Nice!!
I tried to paper patch with mine, but found I had some excessive headspace. I switched to a regular lubed cast boolit using Unique. I found some “large” brass supposedly shot in a machine...
Forum: Cookin' Recipe's
Papa Murphy $10 Tuesdays!
I cook mine on a pizza stone according to their directions for grilling. @ 425 or so.
Keep an eye and use a large pizza peel to give the pizza a 1/4 every 5 minutes...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Cleaned up rather nice. Did the primer tube mod, new hopper from RCBS, and 5/8x1/2” petg tubing from eBay.
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Forum: Single Shot Guns
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I bought this long fore end off eBay a couple years back. Gentleman sold various lengths and options. Well built and fits my Gary Reeder 221 Falcon (in the pic) and other Super 14 barrels I...
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 |