I may have seen the same article. Anyway...a preview of coming attractions:
I will be doing a study shortly of 3, 5, 10, 25 and 50 shot groups. I have acquired a program that will allow me to...
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Forum: Cast Boolits
I may have seen the same article. Anyway...a preview of coming attractions:
I will be doing a study shortly of 3, 5, 10, 25 and 50 shot groups. I have acquired a program that will allow me to...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Accuracy claims on a forum like this are not always trustworthy. This is not due to people making false claims on purpose. Like the Rumsfeld book..."We don't know what we don't know". Let me...
Forum: Cast Boolits
You are justified in being upset.
I would get an estimate as to when the proper items will be available and if the timeline is acceptable return the items I do not want. If the timeline is not...
Forum: Cast Boolits
There are companies that will size bullets to your specification, and some will sell bullets that are not sized or lubed. Just another option.
I am not fond of casting but it does save $$$. ...
Forum: Special Projects
Another 1050 user (actually two) who has never had an issue. Something is wrong.
I have no experience with the Auto Champ but plenty with a Green Machine. If you cannot get the primer system...
Forum: Casting Equipment
Another vote for what Skipper posted. Lead is heavy.
One question for those with experience...Will a cement floor survive 100 lbs of molten lead dumped on it?
Forum: Cast Boolits
Adding another 1% tin adds about $3/1000.
Glad you found a method that works for you but there is value in keeping things simple. Waiting for cool down does not cost $$$ but impacts...
Forum: Cast Boolits
This.
It is what I purchase and works for punching paper or ringing steel with pistol caliber weapons. I would not hesitate to use it for four legged critter control. Expansion, or lack of...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Let the barrel and chamber tell you what works for the bullet you select.
Forum: Rimfire Area
Good story James and it is a beautiful rifle. Your efforts paid off.
Forum: Cast Boolits
You should try both methods and see what works best for you.
I will never PC but that is what works for me. I may be “wrong”, but I can live with it.
Too much to discuss to get into it...
I am confused about how a case can turn around 180 degrees.
Forum: Our Chapel
But He may use us to speed someone's removal. The problem becomes, how do we know if He is directing us or if we are acting on our will instead of His will?
Should we have waited for God to...
Forum: Our Town
Life doesn’t owe you squat. If someone thinks they are underpaid, but cannot find a job that pays more…well…it ain’t rocket surgery. Maybe they are a legend in their own mind?
Anyway. ...
Forum: Our Town
You are old and stupid. You should be getting at least a $2/hr raise.
I don't understand people. If they think they are worth more, then get another job.
Some of those guys need to get...
Forum: Single Shot Guns
Thanks for the information.
The OP mentioned going to .30 cal. Would the .32 S&W Long work?
Forum: Cast Boolits
Randy, I had noticed your slugs were on the CA list and wondered what hoops you had to go through. Thanks for posting your experience.
I am against a lead bullet ban but like I posted earlier,...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Correct.
It has been so popular, guns and ammunition are impossible to get.
Forum: Single Shot Guns
An uneducated comment but will throw it out anyway.
Could the action take .38 Spl level loads? I know JES can rebore to .35 cal.
.25/20 brass is not easy to get. I suppose 200 cases would...
Forum: Our Town
Never put anyone on ignore on any forum.
I am on ignore lists on another forum where the EV fans boys cannot handle the truth.
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
Great post.
I have Starrett micrometer my dad gave me when I graduated in Engineering 50 years ago. Today it would cost $150+. Mitutoyo's are less than half the price. For the hobby user,...
Forum: Single Shot Guns
This might be helpful:
https://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?22807-Fun-with-the-8x58R-in-a-Swedish-RB
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
For many items, the cost of labor is not significant enough to warrant a huge price difference. Something else is going on.
I recently needed a SSQA plate for a custom attachment I had...
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 |