We TIG welded a 223 extractor that was broken, in order to get a a handi-rifle working.
No one had a new one, in stock, so we didnt have may options.
The owner had been shooting some kind of...
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Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
We TIG welded a 223 extractor that was broken, in order to get a a handi-rifle working.
No one had a new one, in stock, so we didnt have may options.
The owner had been shooting some kind of...
Forum: Military Rifles
Never spent a lot of time with either of my Jap rifles. The 7.7 showed good accuracy at 50 yards with the NOE 316-299 bullet, and around 12 grains of Unique. I never got around to shooting it any...
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
Airone,
Congrats on your project, and as far as candidates for shooting cast lead goes, you have chosen wisely with the K31.
Sorry to hear of your limitations on powder selections in your...
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
Not to discourage you but casting, a smaller sized bullet, and sizing with out bending or distorting the bullet, is not a real easy task.
The length of the Lee Cruise missile mold will complicate...
Forum: Military Rifles
Proper clean up afterwards is the only thing that is really important. Caution the buyer, write a few cleaning instructions on the boxes, or what ever you are comfortable with.
I dont mind...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
Agreed. The 7.65 x 53 is a great cartridge, and underappreciated by most shooters.
I have a couple of other Argentine Mausers as well. A full length 1891 and a full length 1909, that I shoot...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
Hello everyone,
Its been a busy week end, with a graduation party claiming a lot of my time, so I am just now getting time to read all of your posts.
I believe that I may have opened a can of...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
Hello everyone,
I have a quick question. I have an 1891 Mauser that was sporterized some years ago. (Not by me)
I like this gun for some reason, and enjoy shooting it, with cast lead. The...
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
The RCBS 30 165 works pretty well for me. When I bought my mold, I was hoping that the nose would cast a little smaller, as my rifle has a really tight throat, but its a little larger.
That said,...
Forum: Military Rifles
Still working on the perfect load for my 2 groove Remington.
I really like the rifle, and so far 16- 17 grains of 2400, and the RCBS 30-165 shoots pretty well.
My groups are 2 - 3 inches at 100...
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
Would love to have a swede, but have never bought one. I have dies, and keep telling myself one of these days.
Great write up, and I will draw my brother's attention to it, as he shoots cast in...
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
I always liked Winchester the best.
Now days I shoot what I can find, and try to find a bargain where I can.
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
No body that I ever knew ever had much love, or got much accuracy out of these guns.
Probably the gain twist?
I have a buddy who says he can hit a barn with is, as long as he is inside and...
Forum: Military Rifles
Lots of red flags here, before the kaboom. I just dont get it.... Shaking my head....
Why would anyone spend what a fine gun like this costs, and shoot cheap, junk, unknown ammo from a foreign...
Forum: Military Rifles
I think you will enjoy playing with your rifle, with cast lead.
These are sturdy, well made rifles, and have their own uniqueness in a collection, but I dont believe accuracy in a hallmark for...
Never used T G in anything, so I cant speak to what its capable of doing.
I have burned a lot of 4227 and hope that stays around for some time to come.
It worked good in my 44 mags, and 357,...
Forum: Military Rifles
There has been some great advice given so far, but I will throw in my thoughts.
If you are new to military rifles, and it sounds like you are, I would start simple and work from there.
An a 8mm...
Forum: Leverguns
You are going to end up with an ulcer, and life is too short.
Enjoy a fine rifle the way it is, and be happy with it.
Usually I avoid cheap guns, cheap tools, and cheap whisky. I the case of the rough rider, I have mixed feelings.
My cousin has shot the heck out of the one he has, and had no problems. It was...
Forum: Leverguns
Very nice work on the old Marlin. They dont make them anymore, and I am happy to see it back in its original glory.
Remember to do your sanding with the butt plate and grip cap on the stock, so...
Probably not related, but I will toss this into the list of causes.
Long ago when I was a kid, my Dad had just started reloading. He was new to reloading, and had started out with a 222...
Forum: Military Rifles
Thanks for sharing with us. Sounds like your rifles are in better than average condition, and should be fun to play with.
As you probably know the 6.5 will take some work to get it to shoot...
Forum: Leverguns
Is that thing as short as it looks? If so, I bet that would be a hand full...
Good luck taming that beast down. :)
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
Better powders around than Blue Dot. It is touchy stuff, and I dont get why its that way.
New manuals dont show Blue dot for the 44 mag, not sure about the LC, but they are pretty close to the...
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
Bore sizes vary widely in Jap rifles, and throats are large. Measure a fired case to get and idea, and size up a thousandth from there.
I would go with the 316 299, as bigger wont hurt and too...
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 |