Recent content by JerryND

I tend to go one step further. Targets come in all sizes. I transfer the holes onto an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet with all the pertinent info such as load, firearm, location and conditions. Easy to file in a 3 ring binder by cartridge.

I have a sign above my workbench. "I'd rather loan my cat than my tools. I know my cat will come back. But if you insist." It then has a place for tool name borrower name and drop of blood. I should add, "Reloading tools do not apply."

45-70's are .458 .459 .460 and rarely .461. My bore is .460 and would probably work best with .461 if I could find them.

First shot was a S&W K22 in June 1956. I was hooked. First bought was a H&R 922. Main spring broke so I sold it for the same price I bought it.

As I get older I find recoil more of a problem. Also have a bad elbow which creates a problem holding a shotgun or rifle. Went to the local Farm Supply to buy a shooting glove. Clerk recommended a Batting Glove. Cheaper and lasts longer. It works great but the trigger finger is a little too...

Presently have 16 dies for 18 cartridges plus 2 Shotgun setups. Have 35 Rem dies but no barrel at present.

308-243 You can do the math, but the brass has to go somewhere. My analysis says that if you do not ream there is minimum clearance. I have resized them, reamed them and had no problem. Several years ago I had a guy show up at our club to sight in his new rifle. He had paid over a grand for...

Inventory I'm with gamestalker. I have kept a spreadsheet with cases, bullets, and powder. Every couple of years I do a complete inventory.

Lawyeritis but not as bad as Ruger where you have to get the grips off to get at the lock. Do they realize how hard it is to find replacement (Wood) grips?

Mine was pinned in also. I just knocked it out, found a piece of AL of the right thickness,did a rough saw, marked and drilled it, and then filed it down at the range. The only problem I have is that the new sight is so high I can't mount the issued bayonete.

SLAMFIRE1 Remember the original 1873-1886 Springfields were set to zero at 250 yds. If you want to zero closer you need to raise the front sight.

19 types, including 3 types of Pyrodex. the only ones with more that 1 lb are Unique and 700X (2 trap/skeet shooters). Discounting the Unique and 700X, averages > 1 lb a type.

Have not tried smokeless but Rem commercial or a full load of Pyrodex behind a 405 lead WILL get your attention in an 1884 Springfield. Even for a 200 + Lb adult. With the smaller stature of men of that vintage there must have been a lot of sore shoulders.

Trail Boss with Berry Bullets. 2 in at 25 yd, 10 inch contender open sights. Have now had cataract surgery so will try again. The old eyes were not good.

I have a Chargemaster with no problems. 1964 vintage Redding for backup. 2 issues 1Vibration. Do not have your scale (either one) on the same platform as your press. You are just asking for problems. 2 Watch what you wear. No nylon or wool. Static will kill the digital. Wash the surface...