The first load I ever tried in the lowly 25 ACP was with Unique. I saw no need to change it until I ran out.
Wayne
Type: Posts; User: WRideout
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
The first load I ever tried in the lowly 25 ACP was with Unique. I saw no need to change it until I ran out.
Wayne
Forum: Cast Boolits
I love Unique (when I can find it) but it does work best in fairly high pressure loads. When small charge weights are used, even if they work, it leaves a lot of unburned residue behind. I really...
Forum: Our Town
Glad to see you. I always enjoyed reading your pithy wisdom.
Wayne
PS: I just looked up "pithy" to make sure I wasn't using a bad word.
Forum: Cast Boolits
In a 9x19 semi-auto pressure is your friend, up to +P loads. You might try weighing a box of loads at book max charge weight, and see how they work in your guns.
At any rate, I would weight...
Forum: AirGuns
Yesterday after my ten year-old granddaughter and I were done with her homework, she asked if she could sometime shoot one of my guns. We went in the basement and I set up my "range" next to the...
Forum: Our Chapel
Praise God for your surgeon's skill and wisdom. God be with you.
Wayne
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
I have also been looking for a substitute for Alliant Unique. So far I have been able to use Herco and Accurate #5 in my pistol loads. The Accurate #5 has worked very well so far in 7.62x25...
Forum: Our Town
At age seventy-one I am still buying cheap guns for which I have to spend a fortune on reloading and casting equipment. I am hopeful that in the event of my demise, one of our children will assist...
Forum: Our Town
My optometrist told me I had small blood clots in the back of my eyeball, and sent me to my PC doc. After that I started collecting doctors; I'm up to seven now, including the dentist. A couple of...
Forum: Our Town
Father God, bless and heal this young man. Amen
Wayne
Forum: Our Chapel
She has certainly learned compassion and empathy from you. Blessings on her career.
Wayne
Forum: Our Town
God's blessings on you JD. I always appreciated your thoughtful and well-written posts here. It looks like you have a lot of friends.
Wayne
Forum: Cast Boolits
As a sometime black powder shooter, I am also on the lookout for pure lead. It really has more value for those who shoot muzzle loaders, or alternatively lead slugs in shotguns (and buckshot.)
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Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
I have hand sorted many five gallon buckets just like what you describe. At first I used the dykes to nip them, but after a while I could pretty much tell by the brand name markings, and appearance....
Forum: Cast Boolits
Coffee and reloading makes life worth living.
Wayne
Forum: Our Chapel
Father, we pray for healing for Augercreek, and ask your blessings upon him, and all who love him. Grant them all Your peace. Amen
Wayne
Forum: Cast Boolits
When my employer transferred me to a new job at Oak Ridge TN working on the nuclear cleanup program, I went first, and left my family to take care of moving our belongings later. I packed up my...
Forum: Our Chapel
I love his instructional videos. He can be condescending, but I still like him a lot. I am a fellow vet, and he seems like the sergeant I would want to work for. I was sad to hear of his health...
Forum: Our Town
Glad to hear this David. Please keep us posted.
Wayne
Forum: Our Chapel
Some sugar, no pop, no known source of caffeine.
Wayne
Forum: Our Chapel
My granddaughter Lily sometimes has racing thoughts that keep her awake at night. A few nights ago, she could not sleep, so I went to see what she needed. She was just anxious and agitated so I...
Forum: Our Chapel
I have had times in my life when I was buffeted by storms. It was not until I turned in faith to Jesus Christ that the seas were calmed.
Wayne
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Sorry I didn't see your response before this. I got the wool felt from a local JoAnn Fabric store (there is probably an equivalent in TX.) I didn't bother to measure, but did check to make sure it...
Forum: Our Chapel
Father God, bless and heal Brian and guide his surgeon.
Wayne
Forum: Our Chapel
Father I lift up Bazoo and his friends and ask for healing and comfort at this time. Send your Holy Spirit to be with them. Amen
Wayne
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