Recent content by Bayou52

My preferred cast bullet for the 30 carbine is the Lyman gas checked 311359 @ 115 grains. Both accurate and reliable cycling. Pic of cast and powder coated projectiles: Bayou52

As per the Hogdon website, 15.0 grains of H110 would be a max and likely mimicking a full military power charge. This would be using a 110 grain FMJ projectile. https://www.hodgdonreloading.com/reloading-data-center?rdc=true&type=54 Bayou52

Taurus Tracker, 7 shot 22 LR. Vintage 1999: Bayou52

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Yes, giving the brass a bath works fine to clean and shine them. Best results are with dirty brass rather than severely tarnished brass for which tumbling is a better option. My brass bath recipe: a tablespoon or so of Dawn or Persil (even better), a few shakes of table salt, a couple...

Revolvers: S&W Models 27-2, 28-2, 66-1 and pre-model 10 all in 357, Ruger Models Security Six and Redhawk both in 357, Taurus Model 970 in 22 LR. Bayou52

Yes, in fact, I cast hollow point projectiles for the 30-06. So that is one of my cast projectiles in the pic. They perform quite well! Bayou52

I cast my own projectiles for: 38/357, 45acp, 30 carbine, 30-06 and 32 Win SPL. I powder coat for all of them, and the rifle bullets are additionally gas checked. I used to size and wax but PC'ing is a game changer and I use my little remaining sizing wax as flux in my casting pot. The PC'ed...

I’ve been using a Thumlers Model B Hi-Speed for over 10 years now. No issues with the machine, and it produces a jewelry-like finish to the brass. I switched from the factory belts to equivalent sized O-rings. The O-rings last much longer than the factory belts, in my experience, and they are...

My one and only Taurus. It is a 1999 vintage Tracker model 970 in 22 long rifle. It’s a good shooter and a good performer. Pic: Bayou52

Various primers have been restocked since my last post and noted to be without shipping and hazmat. Appears to be various Ginex and CCI: https://americanreloading.com/484-primers Bayou52

700X is also my go-to fast pistol powder. With it, I load 45acp, 38spl, 380, 9mm. I even use it for lower powered and lower velocity 357. Metering has not been an issue with the RCBS Uni-Flow powder dispenser having the small volume cylinder installed. Bayou52

Some primers in stock at American Reloading: https://americanreloading.com/484-primers Noted to be with free shipping and hazmat. Bayou52

I purchased this Security Six in 1980 or so. Like the OP, the factory grips were way too small for my hand. So, at the same time that the Security Six was purchased, the shop owner had these substitute grips for sale. At that time, the cost was $19.00. They were made in the Philippines but...

Similar story here: I packed up all of my reloading stuff when we sold our original family home back in 1991. We moved to our new home later that year, and I didn’t unpack all of my reloading stuff until the year 2012 which was 21 years later. All the equipment was in perfect condition...