I just cast my first batch of hard alloy, following the Lyman No 2 recipe, 4500g of Lead 250g of Tin and 250g of Antimony. I've achieved 16 BHN and cast using the Lee TL358-158-SWC mould.
They...
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Forum: Cast Boolits
I just cast my first batch of hard alloy, following the Lyman No 2 recipe, 4500g of Lead 250g of Tin and 250g of Antimony. I've achieved 16 BHN and cast using the Lee TL358-158-SWC mould.
They...
Forum: Cast Boolits
So the end diameter of the truncated cone is 0.165", the case primer pocket diameter is 0.175" but the primer has a radiused corner making its flat area 0.150" diameter. Too close for comfort, for me.
Forum: Cast Boolits
Thank you Muskeg, for sharing this with us. Although I successfully fired 10 of each of these Monday night I was still in two minds as to whether to continue down this road! Reading about your...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I pretty much came to the same conclusions, but good to hear your analysis.
Forum: Cast Boolits
I'm already using a 158 gr SWC and that feeds ok, not as smooth as a Round Nose but it feeds. Interesting you mention the crimp groove, today I loaded up 10 rounds at 357 Magnum OAL = 1.590" and...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I must admit I hadn't thought of that aspect of the 105! I'll have a closer look but I think being flat they are very unlikely to set off the one in front, hopefully. I'm also using a very light load...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I use and have just cast around 1000 of these 358-105-SWCs for a Muzzle Loading Nitro Revolver here in the UK. I'm wondering could I use these in my Henry Rifle, perhaps with a starting load to match...
Forum: Testing Area
Trying to add 3 photos to a post and despite having succeeded once before can't for the life of me do it now! Help please!
In saying that its just added one!
Forum: Leverguns
Thanks Dan, I ordered the parts you listed from a dealer in Germany - Waffen Ferkinghoff, took just over a week and arrived today. The fit is great and only need to use the one screw hole with an...
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
Looking for a starting load of Blue Dot in 45 LC? I have a lot of Blue Dot I'd like to use up and just bought a Miroku Winchester 1892 in 45 Long Colt which will be used in 25yd paper target...
Forum: Leverguns
Any thoughts on the Marble Arms Bulls Eye sight? It replaces the Buckhorn standard sight.
Forum: Leverguns
That's really useful info Dan, thank you.
Forum: Testing Area
I'm pretty good at speaking, understanding and reading American! America is our favourite destination and have visited 38 states so far.
Forum: Leverguns
My 1892 Ltd Ed has engraved sides to the action and I don't really want to be drilling holes in it or covering it up.
Forum: Leverguns
Just bought my first Winchester, a Miroku 1892 Limited Edition in 45 LC. Does anyone make a peep sight to fit this Tang Safety gun? Pictures would be appreciated.
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I didn't know air rifles were made so big! I already realised casting and coatings are part of a large rabbit hole!
Forum: Testing Area
Greetings from the UK. I've been shooting airguns since I was a teenager and firearms for the last 23 years. Just bought a Miroku Winchester Limited Edition in 45 LC and this brings my gun count to...
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 |