Important to punch out on the end grain of something like a 4x4. For cork buy a package of cork drink coasters.
Type: Posts; User: Shawlerbrook
Important to punch out on the end grain of something like a 4x4. For cork buy a package of cork drink coasters.
Forum: Cast Boolits
Love my 1990 Rockchucker. I also am using a RS . I would prefer an older one but would not hesitate to buy a new one .
Forum: Leverguns
Some prefer brass wool but I never had a problem using 0000 steel and Kroil. Also heard some say a true copper penny. As far as barrel erosion never heard of an issue. The 30 30 is not a super hi...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Great advice above. They might be salvageable, but you said “pitting” and if they are pitted I would guess they are beyond repair. Just surface rust would probably be repairable.
Forum: Our Town
How difficult is it to replace the electronic lock with a mechanical one ? Is it a DIY situation ?
Forum: Our Town
The Austrian 1895 Mannlicher clips sell for a pretty penny on Fleabay. I still have a partial case of 1938 Nazi 8x56r ammo, 10 rounds on two clips in a box that looks like a cigarette box.
Forum: Our Town
Here in NYS, the mandatory checks for all gun sales didn’t seem to affect gun shows but the crazy background check for all ammo sales has put a damper on at least the shows I have attended. Hate to...
Forum: Swappin & Sellin
James, I make my own from felt I get from Durofelt. I need to check the thickness. If felt is ok and I have 1/2” how many do you need ? I use a thin commercial over powder wad and then the felt as...
Forum: Our Town
I agree, talk with the auctioneer. I wouldn’t want the hassle of shipping ammo with cost and some state’s ( mine) crazy laws.
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
One of my favorite cartridges. I have a G2 carbine but always wanted to rebarrel a Marlin.
380acp only a little better. Thinking about jumping in as it’s the only one I shoot that I currently don’t reload.
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Very interesting ! Thank you for the information. I use tge Lee Universal Expander and the Lyman M dies with good results. I know many like the NOE products.
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I basically do the same with a Rockchucker and RS Jr. mounted side by side. I can seat the bullet then move over to the Jr with the Lee fcd to crimp. Much of my reloading is for lever guns with...
In 2013, my dad then 80, shot his Maine bull moose with a Remington 750 in 35 Whelen. At 175 yards it took a few steps before dropping, hit in the boiler room. 200 grain factory load.
Forum: Our Town
Not only is feeding wildlife illegal in many states but using products like ivermectin for off label uses is also illegal. There is no way to effectively dose wild animals since there is no way to...
Forum: Leverguns
Great pickup on the 1895. Hope you get both but you already got the best one.
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
Fantastic work ! I would check with John Taylor to do the job. Problem with just a member doing the work is that a an ffl is required to receive and do gunsmith work for hire.
I have the pebbled texture Hogue’s. Not pretty but pretty comfortable for me.
Primer pockets and also primers vary a small amount in diameter.
Forum: Our Town
Just remember growing old isn’t easy or fun, but it sure does beat the alternative,
Forum: Rimfire Area
Congratulations ! My first gun in 1970 was a Remington 581 and I still have it.
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 |