Recent content by james layman

If you need to remove any material from the metal, use a piece of nylon stock. I have been able to remove epoxy without scratching the bluing. Good job. James

.35 Savage is particularity sensitive to shoulder size. After full length sizing, decapping with inside button can pull shoulder out of specs. I would use an under sized button to see if it helps in your .243. Another possible cure would be to decap first then full length size. James

If interested in prototype military weapons, go to VMI Military Academy in Lexington Va. The M16 has a gas cut off piston. Many of the parts are interchangeable with the M1. The B.A.R. relies on a very complicate buffer system. The least of felt recoil. The M60 has a buffer. Still waiting...

powder funel I roll typing paper into a cone & tape & trim. I is not affected by static electric. The opening can be made to fit cartridge. Give it a try. Jim

Made 45ACP blanks for Memorial Day celebration. Prep cases per RCBS shotshell dies. Place 10grs of bullseye powder. Followed by 410 shot protector. Seat protector & trim even with case mouth. Roll soft toilet paper & cram into case. Leave about 1/8 inch sticking out. Cut excess off with...

I have seen the same situation in 16 Ga. My friend loaded brass shells. The shot column length does not matter. The over the shot wad was sealed with a good bit of wax. It left lots of empty space to the mouth. The shells may not need to be resized. Draw back, must be done by hand. Just an...

You need to do a lot of research. Some were made to take the Pederson device. I believe the later ones did not have the trigger parts for semi auto. I brought back mine from Viet Nam War . Barrel date is 1920. I would not part from it for any figure. Research Pederson may help.

Think about making .311 bullets .308 by swaging, or buy proper bullets.

What I think is a good practice, would be to match diameter of bullet to cylinder. Bullet should not be able to fall through, but easily pushed thru with a pencil. If lead is soft enough, the forcing cone will size bullet to proper size and fill the barrel properly. Have fun, Jim

A few black powder cylinders had twisted steel for strength. Later, flutes were added for strength. Today metallurgy serves the purpose. Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.

I bought a Jungle Carbine 55 yrs ago. Loved the way it handled. All rounds had a split neck. The dealer took it back. Learned recently that some of them had over size chamber. I suggest that you test fire before buying. James

Suggestion: Hold barrel low so that you have to bring it up. Point, don,t aim. Don't remove head to check on kill. It is tempting to see birds shatter. James

1911 fun Something you may want to try. .45 shotshells as shown on you tube. I have shot skeet between the high & low house. Lots of fun.

I voted e Had my Colt 1911 about 60 yrs. Made in 1915. Don"t use often, but it has never failed. The barrel is stamped SLATER. Believe it was used in WWI. Accuracy is nothing to brag about.

NRA used to put out two publications on cast bullets. They are no longer available. They advise a longer bullet will do better, such as a 220 gr cast bullet in a two groove barrel. Jim