Not meaning to high-jack the post, but will just clear up the question here. Don't think it needs a new thread. I got all my technique here by reading all these other posts over the years.
Don't...
Type: Posts; User: Charlie Sometimes
Forum: Cast Boolits
Not meaning to high-jack the post, but will just clear up the question here. Don't think it needs a new thread. I got all my technique here by reading all these other posts over the years.
Don't...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Just getting back on the site myself - my divorce put a kink in everything for the last 3 years.
I get jacketed velocities from my cast boolits all the time -2850 fps from my 222 Rem shooting 45 gr....
Forum: Casting Equipment
The tapped hole (after removal of the screw), will make the metal swirl when it comes out! I ended up restoring the bottom pour capability and selling the pot. It was too deep to ladle pour out of...
Forum: Casting Equipment
Yep, couldn't stand the constant drip, drip, drip either. IIRC, I used a 6x32 tap and just tapped the spout and screwed a 6x32 SS machine screw (from outside to inside) into it. Get a screw that is...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
There are now 607 posts, and I have been out of circulation on this site for the better part of the last year or so, so I am not very up-to-date with everything this thread currently includes. I do...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
I just thought I would just mention that fact - rubber and plastic are prone to static build up. Think Van Degraff (sp?) Generator.
Run a Google search for the calculations you need. I am not...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
In order to make that thing roll, seems you would have to have rubber rollers to maintain a viable surface with enough friction to turn it once it is filled and the weight is completely engaged. As...
Forum: Leverguns
That, sir, is a great deal! Your wife got it for a steal, WOW! I am envious. She knows a bargain when she sees it.
Is it top eject or angle eject? I had a top eject once and like a big dummy...
Forum: Our Town
I've been through two marriages - got over 20 years of marriage between them racked up. My second just ended recently. It has nearly devastated me, both emotionally and financially. I worry more...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Well, I haven't made a post on the forum in a long time, and it looks like I am not the only one who has been scarce around here.
I finally got through the divorce issues, have that finallized,...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Not to get off topic too far, but thanks for the prayers- I really need them. Been hard to deal with, had no idea she felt that way- she cut me DEEP. I will check in from time to time, and get back...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Well, sorry guys for not getting my project any further along than I have.
Good reason, I guess- the wife has decided to DIVORCE me, so for the last week or so I have been trying to get my act...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Make more posts to become Boolit Master, etc.; contribute to site and get upgraded services, etc. :coffeecom
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Forgot to comment-
The humidiity increased drastically in our area over the last few days- quickly.
It was 98 here today- hazy, hot, and humid. :evil:
Probably a new record for the day.
As an...
I can't figure why you wouldn't check and trim your pistol brass.
Despite low pressures in some loads, it should be done.
Like Frank said, and besides, it is a safety issue- why else would they...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
My apple wood charcoal was reduced greatly in the retort.
It was not fresh- I let it set for maybe 2 months or more before I got around to toasting it. :oops:
It was very dry as compared to when...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Yea, another reason to visit Lowes- get materials and ideas on press assembly! Maybe they have 1/2 inch or larger loose bearings, too?
I know some of the people who shop at Wal-Mart must have...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Well, here is what I learned today. :groaner:
I will never mill sulfur again in my ball mill! :lol:
I left it on all night- when I opened it the balls were coated like a shell with fine sulfur...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
I am using 680 dia. RB in my Thumbler's Tumbler "ball mill". They are 682 diameter and 465 gr., as cast.
I have used 30 new balls in each batch- the pounding of the charcoal into flour also...
If you are using low pressure loads, you might not have to trim it for a long time, after the initial trimming- that goes for any round, not just handgun.
Pressure is what makes the brass flow.
...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
So far, for me, the ball bat and bucket works great for busting any of the components into smaller pieces. (I used an old aluminum T-Ball bat, and a large plastic butter bowl.)
The ball mill...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Today is sulfur pulverization day for me- will start with the bucket and ball bat technique.
I've got a lot of big chunks of sulfur my uncle gave me over 25 years ago.
He got them from a place he...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
I guess I should be taking and posting pictures too! :oops:
Forum: Muzzleloading.
I didn't have the meat grinder to use- got to find Grandma's old one I've got stashed somewhere.
I hope the wife didn't give it to Salvation Army, or some such. :groner:
I just took a 2# lead...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Well, what happened?
Where are you located, Buddy?
You might be able to send it to Ed Rayl, don't know if he would reline it, but he can make you a new barrel for it. You may have heard of...
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