I just picked up another Saeco lead tester. It’s an all steel unit. My other one has an aluminum body. They read about a half hash mark off from each other. The steel one looks old. Maybe the springs...
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Forum: Cast Boolits
I just picked up another Saeco lead tester. It’s an all steel unit. My other one has an aluminum body. They read about a half hash mark off from each other. The steel one looks old. Maybe the springs...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I think I may get some pencils for testing. Even wheel weights have changed over the years and roofing lead seems more brittle than in the past.
Forum: Cast Boolits
I agree, my linotype may be well used. There’s a snap ring to take it apart. I think there’s a spring in there I can replace. I called Redding, who took over these testers. But they stated they won’t...
Forum: Cast Boolits
By reading low it appears to read linotype around 18-20 Brinell. I do question the quality of these metals. I have a friend that might be able test also. I need to go thru my lead stash. I should...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Has anyone calibrated one of these? Seems to read low.
I assume I would need several test slugs of known hardness.
On the low scale I have dental X-ray foil.
On the high side I have linotype in...
MP has .678 round ball molds. Gonna be over $100 to my door tho. Looks like this is the size mold for regular wads. I have the Lyman .735 but like the idea of using shot cups. Will use for smooth and...
Longbow,
Did you see a YouTube video on a reloader sizing the Lee .690 round ball down to fit the thicker wad petals? Not sure if he sized them down to .662 or not. Looked like it sized about a...
Forum: Military Rifles
I too have been waiting years on this barrel for a drill rifle.
Looks like it shipped today with a notification. Wish my drill rifle looked as good as this barrel will.
I gave up ordering head...
Forum: Our Town
The battery powered feeder with timer seems plausible.
Set to feed around noon and five. My raccoons can get into anything so will have to shield the feeder.
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I’m still on the fence ordering one of these presses.
Is Lee updating the press to correct issues with it since first sold?
Is the primer system reliable?
Are the die’s located too close together...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I’m probably over thinking it but would like to do it right instead of buying more molds than I need.
Slower burning surplus powders used to be a bargain and primers are high but it would be more...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Thanks all!
NOE has some heavy spire point molds. Would a no lube grove design be better with powder coat?
Some of these boolits may have to be seated too deep in the case. Gas checks well below...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Thanks Larry,
I saw some heavier 8mm molds and was hoping the 240 grain would cycle the action better?
A side benefit may be less powder used and no gas checks with powder coat. My semi autos seem...
Forum: Cast Boolits
A club member is asking for recommendations on casting for these two FA MG’s.
Both in 8mm. He will be using .30 LC converted cases and try to use cast in them.
Anyone have experience with this?
I...
Forum: Gas Checks
Thanks all!
I have a credit at a metal supply vendor and was going to buy some sheets now and worry about the check maker later. I should probably just make them on the lathe, but am backed up. ...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I wonder if there were any group buy molds made in the past?
Forum: Cast Boolits
Can anyone recommend a 8mm mold, 200g or higher in 5+ cavities. Would prefer no lube groves but with a gas check. Would be used in semi auto 8mm Mauser rifles. Thanks
Forum: Gas Checks
I’m looking into making copper checks and was wondering if there is a standard thickness used for checks? What kind of copper and where to buy sheets. Thanks
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I see these are out of stock where I shop. Has anyone bought and tried one?
Forum: Factory & Surplus Powder
American Reloading has pulldown pistol powder. About 19.50 a pound shipped with discount code. I bought .45 powder #5 and 9mm powder #15. It looks like good spherical powder. I loaded some up and it...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Thanks, a filing I will do. The barrel is super polished like glass. Not sure I can match it after filing tho. The dovetails are already cut in. I will try to brown the steel parts and dull the brass...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I’m not a big fan of the disc either. But once dialed in they work great. I reload many different calibers and I just keep these powder measures with the die setups. Rarely have to adjust much when I...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I took a couple thousands off the expander and it’s better. .380 ACP was a chore. Had to fill in and cut a new disc hole to measure 3 grains of HP38. Redo the case feeder. Experiment with crimps....
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 |