I have found a very similar lanolin based recipe from a fellow reloader works very well for me. It's about 2oz of plain petroleum jelly combined with about 2 squeeze tubes of lanolin nipple cream,...
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Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
I have found a very similar lanolin based recipe from a fellow reloader works very well for me. It's about 2oz of plain petroleum jelly combined with about 2 squeeze tubes of lanolin nipple cream,...
Forum: Our Town
I like my cell phone number too much, and It's hooked up to almost anything I do online for authentication. I may change my number but it's only a matter of time that It gets leaked again and...
Forum: Our Town
I'm a young fellow and at some points I get up to 20 scam calls a day ever since my university had a data breach. It's odd that they would be targeting me in particular for Medicare scams, but I can...
Forum: Factory Rifles
From the looks of things, it's a common water stain. I tumble my brass in a mason jar with some dawn and citric Acid. I eyeball both quantities so the results are a little variable. The water spots...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I've recently tested my lube-sizer with my Lee 230gn .309 projectiles. As it turns out, a flat faced top punch still managed to work fine so long as I was super careful to keeping the projectiles as...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I personally have a wonderful 4 inch K-Frame Model 10-5, and I'd love to put some 158gn Keith projectiles in it. I've tested the projectiles manufactured and they were great with about 3.8-4gn win...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I've heard nothing but good things regarding MP molds, with the obvious exception of the price tag. Still, the brand is well known for its quality and durability. Given .357 Magnum's shorter...
I'd highly recommend taking it to a competent gunsmith to get a thorough inspection and a clean bill of health. At least they could ensure that there is nothing that could put you or other users of...
Forum: Our Town
I started my reloading journey in 2020. I got old enough to purchase my own handgun in my state, and jumped on the opportunity as soon as I could. Bought my S&W Model 10-5 as shown in the profile...
Forum: Factory Rifles
As someone who's done some reloading with 30-30 WCF and starting to load with .300BO, here's my opinion on the matter.
I'd say both cartridges are medium powered game-getters, but one of them,...
Given the prices of .45 ACP these days I can see why many shooters want something more cost effective but also providing a similar frame size and intimately familiar platform. Plus, the heavier frame...
Forum: Leverguns
In my situation, my limitations have greatly influenced what I use on rifles and handguns. I've got a serious case of myopia and astigmatism, which means that red dots, holos, and other fancy...
Forum: Factory Rifles
Hello! I've had a similar situation to yourself. The only primers I'd been able to find are CCI 7.62 Nato LRP's. When I loaded up some 30-30 Win for my pal, as it turns out, the relatively lighter...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Thanks for the tips! I'll check out NOE's website and see what can work for it.
Forum: Cast Boolits
I suppose that the critical part of the process is the lip of the top punch biting into the lead, causing the damage to the nose. No amount of lubrication is probably going to stop that.
Forum: Cast Boolits
I think it looks ugly, and may affect stability. I'll certainly try lubricating the top punch.
Forum: Cast Boolits
I've got a Lyman Lube sizer with a variety of top punches. However, there are a couple of top punch shapes that I don't have for some cast boolits in my inventory. I'm looking to find a top punch for...
Forum: Leverguns
Just looked it up, and it seems like a lot like 30-30 WCF but necked up to .32 caliber. Seems like it could tackle a wide variety of game. Considering the less popular bullet diameter, perhaps 30-30...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Excuse me Mike, It may just be me, but I really don't think you should be melting lead indoors. At least for me, I'd say a fire hazard would be the most immediate issue. Secondarily, air circulation...
Forum: Leverguns
I've had the pleasure of trying out a friend's Winchester Model 94AE in 30-30 Win, with a Japanese mystery scope attached to the top of it. Above average trigger and smooth operating, and whoever put...
Aluminum Molds are generally more finicky, especially when you're using a 2 cavity mold with high grain weights. They heat up quickly but lose their heat just as fast. You're going to need to pay...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I've cast a couple thousand projectiles myself and I'm still learning, but my immediate guess out of the gate is that your mold isn't hot enough. I'm assuming there's nothing wrong with your alloy or...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I had to pick up IMR 4198 as a rifle powder cause just about everything I usually use was out of stock on the Hodgon Website. Turns out, it's pretty decent. Seems to be a bit more energetic than...
Forum: Our Town
It's a shame! I've heard so much about people using Alliant Unique for their reloading needs, but I've never seen it in stores, and every single time I get a notification that it's returned to...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I suppose we all have myths and legends, I guess I've just lulled myself into the "way back when" fantasy like where gas was $2 to fill your tank and that sort of thing.
Despite the world being...
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 |