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reddog81 replied to the thread Contents of lead pipe for rifle bullets.
Pure lead is pretty soft. Can you indent with finger nail? How's it sound when dropped? Tink or thud? I usually reserve unknown...
Mar 24, 2023 at 6:40 PM -
reddog81 replied to the thread CAS 357 Magnum load underperforms - Crimping issue or ??.
SAAMI Spec is for max OAL. Your using loads below Hodgdon's .357 starting load data. It's very, very, very common to adjust seating...
Mar 24, 2023 at 1:57 PM -
reddog81 replied to the thread CAS 357 Magnum load underperforms - Crimping issue or ??.
If your lead bullet has a crimp groove and is for revolvers it was meant to seat and crimp in the same step. People that reload yet...
Mar 23, 2023 at 4:21 PM -
reddog81 liked Rule3's post in the thread CAS 357 Magnum load underperforms - Crimping issue or ??.
I have not read the whole thread as it makes my eyes bleed, there is so much static and extraneous information. Information overload!...
Mar 23, 2023 at 4:16 PM -
reddog81 liked Rule3's post in the thread CAS 357 Magnum load underperforms - Crimping issue or ??.
My goodness, so much effort into loading 357 mag for CAS?? [ATTACH]
Mar 23, 2023 at 4:15 PM
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reddog81 liked WestKentucky's post in the thread Gaps in the Firearms Market.
@drk1 Lahti is not cheap or easy. A former coworker has one. It’s fully functional but when he offered to let me shoot it if I bought...
Mar 23, 2023 at 1:35 PM -
reddog81 liked jmorris's post in the thread weight differences in lead cast bullets.
With the same 230 grain mold I can cast bullets as heavy as 240 grains using pure lead down to 211 grains using silver solder. Wheel...
Mar 22, 2023 at 10:29 AM
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reddog81 replied to the thread weight differences in lead cast bullets.
When I weighed my own home cast bullets the variations tended to be a result of the divot at the sprue plate cut. Some times a cavity...
Mar 21, 2023 at 7:24 PM -
reddog81 replied to the thread CAS 357 Magnum load underperforms - Crimping issue or ??.
When using soft swaged lead bullets it's helpful to have the correct expander. All the other measurements and analysis are...
Mar 21, 2023 at 5:20 PM -
reddog81 liked fxvr5's post in the thread CAS 357 Magnum load underperforms - Crimping issue or ??.
The issue is when loading soft bullets like swaged bullets which are soft. In many cases, it's not a problem. BUT, IF loaders want to...
Mar 21, 2023 at 10:43 AM -
reddog81 liked beeenbag's post in the thread Underwood vs Buffalo bore hardcast.
[MEDIA] there ya be fellas. Hope you enjoy
Mar 20, 2023 at 10:33 PM -
reddog81 liked beeenbag's post in the thread Underwood vs Buffalo bore hardcast.
I have these coming. I work on the road and only get home every so often this time of year, so be patient with me, but I will get these...
Mar 20, 2023 at 7:24 PM
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reddog81 replied to the thread Reading the Gun Market Tea Leaves.
Battle Hawk Armory has a few 686's in the $900 range and a 2.5" model for $824. Even during 2018/2019 when retailers were running...
Mar 20, 2023 at 11:18 AM -
reddog81 liked Hooda Thunkit's post in the thread Reading the Gun Market Tea Leaves.
What you are asking is for an explanation of global economic conditions, and a method whereby to foresee changes. Good luck with that....
Mar 20, 2023 at 11:06 AM
