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I like to do color fill. This involves using testors model paint and a stripper like paint thinner or goof off. On an anodized part I’ve never had problems with these chems. Not sure how cerakote would hold up to it? Have one done in H-146 graphite black which has a real nice satin finish to...

AIM Surplus sells a slide completion kit they market as acceptable for both the G17 and G22. This build would be for a G22/40S&W. I notice in other kits the G22 has a separate part number vs the G17 extractor. There're a few people in the reviews for this slide completion kit that say it works...

Agree that CFE BLK looks like one to try. 1680 is giving good velocity and accuracy, and is usable in hornet as well so for the time I’m going to stick with that. The H322 question more revolves around a few loads I did up for testing, wondering whether they’re safe. I’ll shoot one over the...

Thanks for the reply. I pulled the data from Hodgdon actually...at least the charge weight. Bullet is 125gr Nos ballistic tip in 308 dia. In the other thread I had on x39 a guy posted a comparison of the lengths that was useful. i had loaded these at the same time as 1680. I’m going with the...

I have some H322 testers loaded up—28.5 grains and 30 grains. Powder came within about an eighth inch of the top of the case, so loads are moderately to heavily compressed (doesn’t help I’m using long-for-caliber projectiles). i’ve heard you can’t stuff enough h322 in an x39 case to be...

I’m loading up for a 308 bore x39 (specifically the AR stoner). I’m getting great accuracy with a 308 Nos Ballistic tip in 125 grain, a hair shorter than 2.20 COL and 25.6 grains 1680. Velocity averages about 2385 with an extreme low of 2360 and an extreme high of 2408. Max book loads for x39...

I’ve been reloading straight wall revolver for a few years with good results. Moving into bottleneck rifle and I’ve got two for two stuck cases. The technique I was told to use (which obviously does not work) was to give the inside of a paper lunch type bag a good spray and then toss casings...

Thanks very much for that info. Is the shoulder above the rim at that depth?

I have an older 77/22 Hornet. Somewhere in my readings I read something to the effect that the new 17 Hornet mags allow for a longer COL and can be used in the older rifles with the classic 22 hornet cartridge. Does this sound right, or did I dream it up?

I recently picked up a brand new Stevens 320 for a song. It includes a 28" field bbl and an 18.5" security bbl. The gun itself is a Win 1300 knock off, and a pretty decent one if you ask me. Certainly a spectacular value. Anyhow, I'm curious if anyone has luck lobbing slugs with a...

Hey all. Don't own a Glock (yet). The only Glock I've ever shot was a G21 with the OD frame. Did pretty well with it. Outshot the owner with my m9 and he said lets trade and I subsequently outshot him with his own gun. :cool: Quite liked it. Thought I wouldn't warm up to it as I have...

I filed on the tang and know now for sure it's not contacting the lock when tightened. Gap is still there...seems like it might have something to do with the way the wedge lines up...who knows. I'm going to go with dagger dog on this one. Thinking about it, I imagine the wedge is primarily...

Pic of the tang:

Good to know. I believe it is just one small area where the tang contacts the lock. There's an obvious wear of the blue on the tang in this spot. I imagine it would be okay to file the tang for clearance, going slow of course and only taking off what's needed? Edit: Added pic

Gary, can you elaborate? It is indeed a breech plug/tang, the PA Pellet by traditions. Anything I can do as end user to correct it? I tried shimming the tang on various sides and it has no effect. I know there's a distinctive mark on the tang where the lock is contacting it. I was...

Just shot the rifle again. Gap didn't seem to affect function, and didn't change (get better or worse) after several shots of 100 grains 777. Rifle to this point has been 100% reliable and seems more accurate than I can shoot it. I guess at this point I can maybe assume it's a nit pick...

Flush. Gap only appears when lock screws are tightened.

I have a traditions pa accelerator. It functions well and is accurate enough. I noticed while reassembling tonight the fit of barrel to tang is slightly uneven. It is flush on the lock side but angles out on the other, so on the far side of the tang there's a fingernail-width gap. I took a...

I use sabots in a ML for a variety of reasons. They're easier to load, modern design, accurate and I can shoot the bullets in my .44s and .45s. Those would be the top reasons. I also get extremely tight standard deviation with them. If you have a magic bullet I should try instead and its not...

I'm using various calculators and equations to determine ideal twist rate for a projectile fired in a sabot. Some call for groove diameter (.50 or thereabouts) and some call for projectile diameter (.43). Using one or the other number gives a very different result. I wonder if anyone knows...