Titan ReloadingMidSouth Shooters SupplyWidenersLee Precision
Snyders JerkyLoad DataReloading EverythingInline Fabrication
Repackbox RotoMetals2

Search:

Type: Posts; User: ilcop22

Page 1 of 25 1 2 3 4
Results 1 to 25 of 616

Search: Search took 0.01 seconds.

  1. Replies
    19
    Views
    2,315

    While I appreciate the replies so far, I'm...

    While I appreciate the replies so far, I'm looking for something more specific or first hand hunted. I know what states are good, but I don't know any farmers in those states.
  2. Replies
    19
    Views
    2,315

    Hog hunting locations

    Good afternoon,

    It's been a dream of mine to get into hog hunting. I've been gearing up for ages, but the fact I live in the Peoples Republic of Illinois means it ain't happening up here. I lost...
  3. Replies
    39
    Views
    4,330

    The first deer I ever took with a cast boolit was...

    The first deer I ever took with a cast boolit was using a Springfield 1903a3 and a Lee C309-180-R. I cast the tip of the boolit in soft lead (just above the ogive) and let it cool slightly while...
  4. Replies
    11
    Views
    1,743

    Great work! Years ago, I used duracoat on a 1911....

    Great work! Years ago, I used duracoat on a 1911. The effort to scrape all of it off was insane. I used a paint stripper to assist the removal. There was no metal etching with the stripper. I believe...
  5. Replies
    13
    Views
    2,363

    Thanks for all of the replies and info all. I'm...

    Thanks for all of the replies and info all. I'm gonna send it to Deadeye Bly for the fix.
  6. Replies
    13
    Views
    2,363

    What's wrong with this Trapdoor?

    Good evening,

    A long while back I picked up a Springfield trapdoor rifle on GunBroker for a song. The seller was consignment for an estate and hadn't any info. Nevertheless, it looked good in pics...
  7. Replies
    17
    Views
    1,808

    I hadn't thought of many of those; thanks for...

    I hadn't thought of many of those; thanks for sharing!
  8. Replies
    8
    Views
    1,360

    I actually prefer to hand prime; always have. I...

    I actually prefer to hand prime; always have. I made mention of it for those who don't want to press prime or maybe didn't know it doesn't have an auto primer feed. As far as my bushings, they're hit...
  9. Replies
    8
    Views
    1,360

    Lee Auto Breech Pro initial impressions

    Good morning,

    I recently purchased a new Lee Auto Breech Pro (ABLP) progressive reloading press. Since it's still newer to the game, I thought I'd post my initial impressions for anyone looking at...
  10. Replies
    20
    Views
    4,080

    Well, I didn't post this to argue anything, more...

    Well, I didn't post this to argue anything, more like a hey look at this barrel post. The only possible obstruction would have been the wad from the previous shell. The shotgun was never misplaced or...
  11. Replies
    20
    Views
    4,080

    Remington 1100 barrel go boom

    Afternoon,

    Went pheasant hunting this past sunday, and lent my brother one of my Remington 1100s for his first pheasant hunt. Bought a new box of Federal 5 shot, and went on our way. His first...
  12. Replies
    9
    Views
    1,398

    IIRC, the frames come from Brazil (a well...

    IIRC, the frames come from Brazil (a well respected forge), and are assembled in the USA. Regardless, they come out of an American shop, so I couldn't care less about the rest!

    Any more pics?
  13. Replies
    9
    Views
    1,398

    Very nice, thanks for posting. Was the FLGR the...

    Very nice, thanks for posting. Was the FLGR the hex-wrench type, or a simple one-piece?
  14. Replies
    9
    Views
    1,398

    Springfield 1911s - Older models

    All,

    Years back I used to frequent the old Springfield Armory, Inc. website, contemplating which 1911 I should purchase at the time. I've noted recently that with their new website, a number of...
  15. Replies
    6
    Views
    1,874

    Excellent, thank you again! I'll repost with...

    Excellent, thank you again! I'll repost with results when I get it done.
  16. Replies
    6
    Views
    1,874

    Thank you both. Sorry for the late reply. Im not...

    Thank you both. Sorry for the late reply. Im not quite sure I understand your advice, Mtgun44. Is the point of that to draw the bolt head along the frame, using the nut as a sort of anchor?
  17. Replies
    6
    Views
    1,874

    Browning Auto 5 frame

    Howdy,

    Id been working on a browning auto 5 frame, which required the removal of the mag tube. Being what it is, heat and torque later, and the tube was replaced. When I went to refit the...
  18. Thread: FFL Question

    by ilcop22
    Replies
    3
    Views
    1,701

    Forum: Cast Boolits

    No, I'm a sole proprietor, so I can transfer...

    No, I'm a sole proprietor, so I can transfer inventory to myself without a 4473 and NICS check. I'm wondering about guns bought as a private individual, not those purchased with my FFL.
  19. Thread: FFL Question

    by ilcop22
    Replies
    3
    Views
    1,701

    Forum: Cast Boolits

    FFL Question

    'Evening folks,

    I have a question for you seasoned FFLs out there. I've been in business with an FFL for four years now. On rare occasions, I have bought used firearms from estate/collection...
  20. Thanks for all the info. I think I'll offer $500,...

    Thanks for all the info. I think I'll offer $500, and leave it at that.
  21. Pricing for Colt 1911 MKIV Series 70 XXXXXXG70

    'Evening,

    I'm going to be calling tomorrow on a nickel plated Colt 1911 MKIV Series 70 XXXXXXG70, and I'm wondering what prices I should haggle with. The seller wants way too much for it, but she...
  22. Replies
    11
    Views
    4,305

    Thanks for the info and tips, gents. I started a...

    Thanks for the info and tips, gents. I started a new job and forgot about this thread. [smilie=b:

    I ordered a second set (trying to return the first set still) and didn't have the same issue. Alls...
  23. Replies
    106
    Views
    26,621

    Dove are great flyers, sometimes hard to shoot,...

    Dove are great flyers, sometimes hard to shoot, but are super easy to clean. Snip off the wings, get your finger under the rib cage, pinch, and lift. Body comes apart. Pull off the head and you got...
  24. Thread: Dove hunt

    by ilcop22
    Replies
    17
    Views
    4,302

    Forum: Our Town

    Nice catch. Took my brother hunting for his first...

    Nice catch. Took my brother hunting for his first time today. Sky was dark with doves. Rained for the first 2 hours of the hunt, overcast but otherwise nice for the latter 2 hours we hunted. Guys...
  25. Replies
    11
    Views
    4,305

    Softer than brass steel?

    Good morning,

    I attempted to install a set of Meprolight TruGlo sights on a Springfield XDm 40 last night. I had no issues removing the factory sights (they were extremely tight, as expected), and...
Results 1 to 25 of 616
Page 1 of 25 1 2 3 4
Abbreviations used in Reloading

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