FAQ idea

[JonB_in_Glencoe]

Not a bad idea Jon but a nightmare for the mods.

I do want to add links to the FAQ to specific threads and stickies that contain pertinent information. Best way to get people to the right spot is to ankle it simple, links are simple.

Part of my mentioning my idea was, if there were only one FAQ, where would it be put ?

The current FAQ on how to use the website, which is on top, in the tool bar, I didn't even know it was there and that should be the most visible area to put some thing like this.
Jon

[williamwaco]

I like Jon's idea as long as someone else does it

Talk it over in staff and maybe do one sub-forum, like the gas check one, see how much work it is and if it's practical.

Gear

Sounded to me like he volunteered?

[geargnasher]

I meant someone other than me, not someone other than Jon, sorry for the confusion.

Gear

[ohland]

It feels so good when I stop...

Ladies and gentlemen, the individuals "moderating" this FAQ need to be curious. And most likely driven to question everything... Sort of like Star Trek, an unending mission.

A problem with threads n stickys is the utter lack of coherent naming conventions. Though this is not a fatal defect, it sure hurts.

Something this complex will take repeated versions. I would suggest decent attributions, which establishes veracity.

There will be blood n tears by the time it looks workable.

What you need is a team. A sorta format / convention for headers will come later. Saving the source documents is superior to typing everything on line... Putting something up, even if somewhat rough, will enable others to provide input...

Easy as saying "I dropped an atom bomb, and it went off".

I'm in. Anyone want to be team leader? Or must I be voluntold?

[thebigmac]

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/member.php?1643-btroj

I'm in. Sounds like a great idea. I enjoy asking questions,
The answers make good reading ...
bigmac

[ohland]

So who will be collecting the names of the "Magnificent Seven"? Time's a burnin', and I just finished my first half century on this earth. Don't have that much left....

[btroj]

I sent Jon a PM with an example of what I'm looking at doing. Answer the question and provide links to threads that contain applicable information.

If someone knows of a good question and links that apply them send me a PM with the info.

Guys, this is gonna be a long term proposition. Takes lots of time to get a list of questions, get answers, have others validate the answers, then get things posted.

[Bullshop Junior]

You can PM me an i can answer some, and PM them back for review. Since it was my idea, i guess I should help.

[MtGun44]

"Why do my 9mm boolits hit the paper sideways and lead the barrel?"

"What is the best mold for 9mm [or .38 Spl, or .45 ACP, or .45 Colt, or. . . . .]?"

"What do I do if my boolits from a mold that is supposed to cast 120 grain
boolits casts 124 grains?"

"How do I slug a barrel?"

"What is the best lube?"

"How high is up?"

"What is the best way to figure out the REAL maximum load for my gun?"


Bill

[montana_charlie]

I almost always find myself in opposition to the 'new section' ideas that get floated.
But, on this occasion, I am in agreement with the idea.

A FAQ is a universally recognized source of basic information about any website or it's mission, and one (here) should be helpful to those with 'basic' questions.

If a FAQ happens to broach a deeper subject, perhaps it could contain a link to the appropriate sticky.

One thing, though ...
It will be a never-ending project to get it started ... and finished.

CM

[ohland]

"Why do my 9mm boolits hit the paper sideways and lead the barrel?"

Upon deep meditation, the core question is tipping. Secondary is leading. Welcome to cast bullets, where "it depends".

In this case, there would be a few (?) variables - twist, bullet length, bullet weight, groove diameter, velocity, pressure, and hardness of bullet. Getting down to brass tacks, the stuff we can change for a specific bullet are groove diameter (sizer die, beagling), velocity (more or less / different powder), pressure (powder variables), and hardness (bump up with soft, better bullet to groove size match, gas checks).

Anyways, that is a way of looking at an endearing cast bullet conundrum.

BTW, leading has factors that relate to tipping (but not at a restaurant). Hardness, bullet size to groove diameter, chamber / throat / forcing cone dimensions (revolvers), lubrication (leading at breech or muzzle?), and potentially stripping (velocity).

[btroj]

Charlie, links to stickies will be a huge part of this. I also want to link to non stickied threads that are pertinent.

[MtGun44]

This is a good idea. Simple and non-controversial answers should be right in the FAQ, more complex or controversial topics, I think pointing to appropriate threads would be the best approach.

Still - not easy. I will volunteer to help.

Bill

[williamwaco]

Stickies are a real help to a competent reloader but in my opinion very likely to be a nightmare for newbies because they tend to be long and have many conflicting opinions.

Conflicting opinions don't bother me because I can usually seperate the wheat from the chaff. A real newbie will not be able to do that.

The FAQ answer should NOT be a thread. It should be a single answer with perhaps multiple solutions but only one author and only one post.

It should suggest "further reading" with links to other material.

[btroj]

William, we are totally on the same page.

Bill, I will send you some ideas, you are enlisted.

Jon, the team is assembled.

[JonB_in_Glencoe]

We now have a FAQ Sub-forum....in the General section

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/foru...-Ask-Questions

[fishhawk]

Actually not a sub-forum it's a separate forum in the general section.

[btroj]

You guys rock!

Thanks

[JonB_in_Glencoe]

The more this gets around, the more suggested Q's will come in.

Here is another one.
How do you store your molds?

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...ore-your-molds

Rick started an excellent thread about that in 2011.
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...e-on-the-cheap
Of course there are a hundred other ways to store a mold...The Team can decide the answer and links to the Q.

[JonB_in_Glencoe]

I am shifting this discussion to the New FAQ forum.

If you have a question for the team to consider, go to this linked thread and post it there.
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...08#post2963008