I've used the Burris 7X, IER scope on a 12" bbl Contender in .223, part #: 200250. No issue with eye relief. Looking around today it appears that only variable Burris scopes are available for...
Type: Posts; User: 45_Colt
I've used the Burris 7X, IER scope on a 12" bbl Contender in .223, part #: 200250. No issue with eye relief. Looking around today it appears that only variable Burris scopes are available for...
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
A little lube and/or vibratory tumbling is also recommended on new brass. It is very 'dry' as supplied due to the solvent rinses. This is true even with carbide dies.
45_Colt
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Can 'make it' by heating baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) in the oven at 400°F or so. Takes a few hours. Can tell it is done when the powder is no longer thick and heavy, but light and fluffy. Best...
Forum: Our Town
Interesting, you have two choices:
1) Eat it and have no comment. And never order from him again.
2) Make a feedback comment as to 'not as ordered."
Find it surprising that a long time forum...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Nice setup. Bulb below should work a treat. If it gets too hot an inexpensive simple light dimmer will do the trick.
45_Colt
Forum: Our Town
What can be done is to add another pot in series with the current one. Using a 1K will make it a 'fine tuning' knob. Rough it in with the main 10K pot, then do the final adjustment with the 1K.
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Forum: 3D PRINTED RELATED ITEMS
Hate to say it, but this behavior is as old as the Internet (actually older). Been there had it happen to me decades ago.
Stopped my contributions in that area right quick. The hobbyist is the one...
Forum: Completed Deals
I'll purchase the "RCBS 45 acp/gap carbide die set w/4th die-RCBS seat die" set. A PM will be on the way shortly. Thanks,
45_Colt
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
What country gent posted. The stuff works as it is a plastic like substance that allows the screw/nut to be turned. But won't turn on its own. It is like sticking a gummy bear into the threads....
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Forum: Reloading Equipment
The military auto ammo are all crimped. For what particular reason, I can't say, but the trip from the belt or magazine to the chamber can be quite rough. Or, maybe when ammo is bounced around and...
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
The shortest trim length I've seen is 1.740" (Accurate Arms data). No issue using ones that short.
The length of 1.690" is on the short side. Max length of 1.760 makes them 70-thousands under. I'd...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Try a smidgen of Dillon case polish. Along with a splash of mineral spirits. I don't usually use the Dillon polish, but when I do it makes a big difference.
Add some of each to the walnut, run the...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
What folks posted about the shell plate bolt. but be sure to loosen then re-tighten the bolt locking screw. It is located in the side of the ram, which must be raised a it to access.
45_Colt
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
That circle flame attachment looks interesting. Should work a treat.
As for how long in the flame to anneal. Darken the room and look at the brass as you heat it up. Once it starts to glow red,...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
As for gloves, vinyl food handler gloves are OK. They are weak and will easily tear/break if caught. Same if using nitrile gloves (but pricey). And they help keep the hands clean and chip/grime free....
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
Using 3.1gr of Tite Group in a 223 with spit out a 55 gr FMJ at about 1050 fps.
45_Colt
Forum: Reloading Equipment
The aluminum sections are:
SML: 14-13/32"
LRG: 14-12/32"
Not sure why the difference of 1/32" in length, maybe just tolerances.
45_Colt
Forum: Cast Boolits
I always though chamfering was really 'deburring.' As in after trimming to length need to get rid of the burrs on the out & inside on the ends of the mouths.
On pistol brass, is there any need to...
OK, the 4" wood block riser isn't the best way to go. The press linkage will run into the bench top and riser. Which would then need to be clearance d. Don't want to cut a wide slot into them as it...
Forum: Leverguns
Sounds like the rifle isn't giving/producing a good solid firing pin hit on the primer. May be getting a good indentation, but it may not be a good solid hit.
Check the free movement of the firing...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
The long stems are a pain. I've been known to cut them shorter, clean up the cut end making it nice and smooth. Then cutting a new screwdriver slot. Also saves the toolheads with dies in them from...
Gary, I agree that the dip is bad. Have had a RCBS Jr mounted and lightly used for some time. Started to use it more & more for processing brass. Still OK.
Then changed the bicycle handle grip to...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Have several of the collet crimp dies for pistol cartridges. Allows one to do a nice crimp right into the boolit crimp groove.
Also have a couple for rifle rounds, they are used to crimp into the...
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 |