Originally Posted by
sureYnot
Tried my hand at this a few days back. First shot dropped one. Then I spent a dollar on primers just making noise and figured that was enough of that.
But then, my order of those Argentinian primers came and they needed to be tested.
As I was making room on the shelf for them, I ran across a couple old cans of 700X. And by old, I mean the price tag says $6.99. Also, they were given to me, years ago, in a box of other stuff and they were open. Therefore, I've never used any of it.
Loading for .357 mag. I ground the rim off a .38 special case so I could use it in my drill. Drilled out the primer pocket so an 8d nail would fit through to push the wads out. Ground the point off the nail. It so happens that the .38 case holds just the right amount of rice for the load.
I tried wax originally but I'm too messy with it. So, I went with an overshot wad and crimp. 2 gns of powder. I've been killing carpenters all morning. Almost as fun as squirrel hunting!
Stole some ideas from you folks and mixed it up a bit. I'm having a blast!
Thanks everyone. Special thanks to Steve! Got any cheese!?