Red Dot or Unique are the powders I use when shooting such a bullet as you have. I shoot them in the 1,100 to 1,200 fps range. Hardly enough to use as a 200 yard efficient deer killer. I'm afraid the...
Type: Posts; User: RickinTN
Forum: Cast Boolits
Red Dot or Unique are the powders I use when shooting such a bullet as you have. I shoot them in the 1,100 to 1,200 fps range. Hardly enough to use as a 200 yard efficient deer killer. I'm afraid the...
Forum: Factory Rifles
Beautiful and neat old rifles. You guys may have cost me some money.;)
Take care,
Rick
Forum: Shot Guns
Hello everyone,
I am somewhat of a 16 gauge fan and they have been by the wayside for a while. I would like to load some 1 1/8 oz number 2 and BB shot loads for Coyotes. As you probably know...
Forum: Leverguns
I don't think there is any worry about chamber pressure from the engraving in your picture. Lead, even hard alloys are soft. If you were talking about then same situation with a jacketed bullet then...
Forum: Our Town
Glad to see you posting and glad all went well.
Rick
Forum: Our Town
Also keep in mind that Gunbroker sales will generate a 1099 come tax time. I'm not about to pay income taxes on my guns. Some would be a loss.
Rick
Forum: Cast Boolits
If a .454 will seat in the case and chamber in your firearm you are good to go. Use the fattest bullet which will chamber.
Good Luck
Rick
Forum: Rimfire Area
Try it without the change. Most of my 22's wear centerfire scopes and I can't tell the difference. May not need the change at all.
Good Luck,
Rick
Forum: Leverguns
Engaging the rifling is a good thing if it doesn't interfere with the bolt closing or removing a loaded round. It contributes to accuracy.
Good Luck,
Rick
Forum: Gas Checks
I didn't take the time to read the entire thread and maybe someone has suggested this. I always install plain based gas checks by running the bullet and check through a Lee size die base first. I've...
Forum: Leverguns
I have a waffle top RC and A. The one in the photo is correct although you can't see it very well. It is stamped as mentioned and does not fold down. I'm a little short on time right now but If you...
Forum: Our Town
Yes sir! I hope and pray you are better soon and much improved from what you were before surgery. Sounds like you are headed the right direction!
Take care now,
Rick
Forum: Vintage Reloading Gear
Well, it wasn't obscure at one time. Way back someone had to make tools. Maybe a good light bullet for a 38-55?
Good Luck,
Rick
Forum: Military Rifles
So, to this old country boy it is a 270-08 loaded to higher pressures? Hmmmm. I don't see what's wrong with the 308 itself. What is the bullet weight on the new round?
Thanks,
Rick
Forum: Military Rifles
The 6.8mm round delivers energy on target that outperforms the 7.62mm round,
I have not studied the 6.8 SPC round but I don't think this is the case. Is there someone here better versed than I on...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
If the recoil reducer has a shoulder buy a short piece of automotive hose to fit around the reducer and long enough to reach to either the front or rear of the opening in the buttstock, depending on...
Forum: Military Rifles
IMR4227 would be another wonderful powder for what I think you are trying to accomplish. 15 to 17 grains or so and let 'er rip!
Rick
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
See if the brass chambers in your rifle. That's all that matters.
Rick
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Tag this thread for later please.
Rick
Forum: Military Rifles
4350 won't give complete burn in your application. It's much too slow. You probably have unburned powder kernels too. Other than Trailboss a full case is a poor criteria to choose an appropriate...
My suggestion would be to skip the heat treat. Compared to what I shoot your bullets are too hard.
Good Luck to you,
Rick
Forum: Factory & Surplus Powder
IMR powders are fine with cast. No different than any other brand as far as I know. I like and use all three of the numbers you mention in different applications of course. I like 3031 better than...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I have had exactly the opposite from Lyman M-dies. They expand the inside of the neck suitable for cast bullets for me. For most cartridges there is no need to expand the neck for jacketed bullets. I...
Forum: Our Town
I can barely wear loose fitting socks. Anything that fits my left foot tight would be going the wrong direction.
Thanks,
Rick
Forum: Casting Equipment
I will add something very important that most folks seem to miss. Study the difference between fluxing and reducing. You will need to know. Fluxing removes the unwanted matter in your melt. Reducing...
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 |