I have a RC 1 (just marked RC), a RC2, and a RC4(supreme). the biggest difference between the original and the newer models is the length of the stroke is shorter. I had the brand new RC4 for about...
Type: Posts; User: Sasquatch-1
Forum: Cast Boolits
I have a RC 1 (just marked RC), a RC2, and a RC4(supreme). the biggest difference between the original and the newer models is the length of the stroke is shorter. I had the brand new RC4 for about...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
I have had to make a new rod for a Hawken I have. I used an oak dowel. But, when at the range I have a high quality brass T-Rod range rod I use. The original rods seldom come out of the gun.
Forum: Casting Equipment
To start I would strip it down as far as possible. I would find a pot big enough for the part to fit in and boil the lube of. As far as that jury rigged device that holds the die in place you may...
Forum: Testing Area
Looks good. enlarged when clicked on. I think you have it.
Forum: Boolit Lube !
I use this method also. I will set the die in the press and set the nut on the die and use the ram to push it slowly and straight into the lube area. I also keep a hair dryer handy and can heat up...
Forum: Boolit Lube !
The lube will be a stick lube. I am sure you will get plenty of suggestions on which recipe to use.
Forum: Cast Boolits
If these are not lubed, you should lube them before trying to resize to maintain some of the lube grooves. I might even go as far as tumble lubing also after sizing.
Forum: Cast Boolits
Crank the pot all the way up. Let the lead melt completely and then some. If this is a two-cavity mold, set the mold on top of the lead for about thirty seconds. Eventually, your bullets should...
Another option is to cut your 1x2's to a good length and use double ended wood screws to put them together at the range.
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If you already have the metal stands that take a 1x2 at the range, take two short pieces of 1x2 to set into the stand have two pieces of 1.5 inch PCV with bolts through the middle than two more...
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
As I said I am not a primer expert, but I understand the Berdan primers are a different diameter than the Boxer primers. I was just wondering if the Berdan primer might fit in the pocket with a...
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
I am not a primer expert, but I was wondering if these would work with Berdan primers and a separate anvil. I had heard that the Berdan primers are a different diameter than the Boxer primers. I...
Forum: Our Town
I take it you are hand spinning the motor. Have you tried running a jumper wire to power the fan? Something may have gotten to the wiring and chewed though it. This may be good to know for safety...
Forum: Our Town
I'd replace the whole fan. Considering it is sixty years old, it might save you a 25% on your electric bill.
Forum: Cookin' Recipe's
If you are removing the kernels before cooking, I saw a video yesterday where they split the cob length ways and just peeled the kernels off the cob. Sorry, but with old age creeping in at a faster...
Forum: Special Projects
That's pretty cool, even though I am not an AR fan. One suggestion if you start having feed problems, try an actual Magnum Research mag. I have a first gen DE in 44 and bought a ProMag mag for it...
Forum: Casting Equipment
You can do a quick check by bringing a pot of water to a boil and check it. Should be around 212 degrees F.
Forum: Casting Equipment
They are probably all made in the same factory in China. Just that Lyman and RCBS increase the price by putting their names on it.
Forum: Swaging
I'm sorry to see Dave retire. I called several times in the past and Dave was always the person who answered the phone. I wish him well in his retirement.
Forum: Swaging
I got this email yesterday and was wondering if anyone else received one?
Celebrating 50 Years of Precision
Dear Valued Customers,
You may have noticed some recent transformations across...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
I bought a swaging die years ago from Hawk's Precision Bullets. It was a lead swaging die and came with two base plugs. One is for a plain flat base and the other is for using a zinc washer as a...
Forum: Rimfire Area
Out of all the FTF rounds I have picked up at the range, the majority have been Winchester. I have an old Remington 514 single shot that I save these up for. When I get 80 to 100 I will take them...
Forum: Cast Boolits
This thread is about 8.5 years old now. It would be interesting to see how much the graph would change if re-done and placed along side the original. I know I have jumped up two levels.
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
When I have a contaminated mold, I will open the sprue cutter and slowly fill the mold with molten lead. Before doing this, I leave the mold sit on the molten lead for about a minute or so. Anything...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
I would recommend you get a thermometer and make sure your pot is coming up to temp. If you are using steel molds, preheat them.
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 |