Is there any alternative to the Kal-Max unit?
I have a backorder w/ Starline that's 18 months old waiting for some 38-55 long brass, and just need 40 or so cases to try out a brand new rifle till...
Type: Posts; User: Rifledude
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
Is there any alternative to the Kal-Max unit?
I have a backorder w/ Starline that's 18 months old waiting for some 38-55 long brass, and just need 40 or so cases to try out a brand new rifle till...
Forum: Black Powder Cartridge
I have a Farmingdale 50-90, and did a chamber cast only to find as described above as a VERY long throat. The twist measured out as 1-28" best as I can figure out. I had wondered if it was a PP...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Thank You all for your insight and advise.
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Hi guys,
I just picked an older Thompson Center Hawken rifle. I haven't had time yet to do anything w/ it, but thought I would ask the bullet masters here on the board about what bullet and loading...
Forum: Completed Deals
I am in search of a set of 40-82 Crosno or Silhouette dies for a rifle project I am getting off the bench. I have tried all the sources I know of to include CH4D who told me they wouldn't be getting...
A little bit off topic, but the HB minnie ball molds from Lyman. Do they have the same mold number and just change the length of the plug to change the weight of the minnie ball? I'm asking because...
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
Anyone out there in possession of a reamer drawing from Dave Manson for a 40-82 Silhouette? I am going to have a rifle re-barreled and am trying to get a set of dies made as well. One of the...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Hellgate: yes it is a three groove barrel, and you're correct that it is a booger to try to measure, and I don't have pin gauges that large. I have a couple of mini molds coming, and made up some...
Forum: Boolit Lube !
BJ's Lube
6 parts white beeswax
3 parts Manteca Lard
1 part Lanolin Oil
Heat and Stir then pour it into your pan for pan lubing or into PVC 1" tubes to make sticks for your lube/sizer
Works for...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Dave 951,
I am no stranger to competition, I shot service rifle form '80-'92 for the Nat Guard and All Guard '84-'92 at the nation level. Metallic Silhouettes before that for several years. Now...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Thanks to all who took the time to respond to a newbie's question. I slugged the barrel today and got .588" as the best measurement I could. Twist rate is next. Got some Sheutzen musket caps on...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Hello there, I am new to the board and am looking for some counseling and "schoolhousing" on loading for for the new to me Zoli 58 caliber rifle. Patch and ball or mini ball, and which one and why. ...
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