Here is a factory shell example. https://www.ammoland.com/2011/03/tri-plex-multi-projectile-38-spl-cartridge/#axzz81R3D8EKj
The idea is to make a larger wound channel using the same size shell.
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Forum: Shot Loads For Pistols
Here is a factory shell example. https://www.ammoland.com/2011/03/tri-plex-multi-projectile-38-spl-cartridge/#axzz81R3D8EKj
The idea is to make a larger wound channel using the same size shell.
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Forum: Our Town
I bought a press from the local shop. Owner spend an hour with me reviewing the steps on the press I bought. Loaded some 45acp ammo. Went to the range in back and verified I got it right.
Jumped...
Forum: Swaging
Thank you. There is always a need for more vendor sources.
Forum: Rimfire Area
.22lr gets used in almost everything today.
.22 short gets used when required by law (trapping)
.22 long rarely gets used anymore.
Forum: Our Town
You had better be ready with money to buy when they cone in and you better not be fussy on brand.
Availability is still poor with price around $130/thousand for standard American primers.
Forum: Swaging
You can make round nose open bottom bullets. You need an elliptical point form die. Harder to make yourself but certainly available to buy.
Forum: Special Projects
I believe that weaponsguid.com often has some magazine making information.
You will need a login to access it though.
The is forum dedicated to magazines in there.
Forum: Muzzleloading.
I’ve had good luck with the maxi ball mould from Thompson Center or similar. As a bonus, TC sells the projectiles so you can ensure they work before sourcing a mould.
Forum: Single Shot Guns
You can download the 223 and get some of the noise out. Any brake makes a ton of noise however even at slow speed.
Forum: The Star Equipment Corner
I have a 90 degree peak directly under the metal separater in the box underneath.
Slide out the box. Cover the spruce side. Dump the bullets.
95 grain bullets will work in both calibers.
115 is too long for 380.
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Forum: Cast Boolits
Projectiles are a no due to federal regulation Has he considered fishing sinkers or jigs?
Forum: Swaging
I extrude approximately 1 lb billets into one piece of continuous wire using a benchtop hydraulic press.
When I put in the next billet I, sometimes see the next piece sticks to the previous one...
Forum: Prepper Talk
Expensive but work.
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/5-gallon-no-spill-gas-can
Forum: Special Projects
Magazines for a smith and Wesson model 52 bullseye pistol.
There are a ton of magazines and other small parts for classic firearms which need to be cataloged and dimensions taken. That could be a...
Forum: Cast Boolits
The mihec alley cleaner.
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Forum: Our Town
2006 Ford 6.0 owner. I've replaced 4 injectors and one high pressure oil pump on the engine. No other issues. Injectors run about $300 each plus labor. The high pressure oil pump was a much bigger...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
I haven't seen a single sabot but I have seen people use a dual sabot approach.
A 357 in a sabot wrapped in a 45 caliber sabot.
Forum: Swaging
Is there a demand for derimmed .22lr for swaging? Ive got more than I currently need.
Forum: Casting Equipment
Waage lead pot for ladle casting
Magma master pot for bottom pour
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
No problem selling this. I'd take 50 loads at those rates.
Forum: Our Town
CE. Wait if you have taxable unearned income like stock or mutual fund sales for the year. If you get an updated form later you get to do your taxes all over again and file an amended return. Mo...
Forum: Our Town
What projects are on your agenda if you had a tig welder?
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 |