Recent content by Vane

Way off the topic now I am currently serving aboard ship. My last tour (May 2001-May2003) was in the Middle East where I worked with our coalition partners (primarily Brits and Aussies, but also Spanish, etc.). I was not tarring all our guys, and certainly not our Marines, SEALs and the Army...

How to Scoop Powder 444, Thanks for the suggestion on using a case with wire for the handle. I do have a powder measure (part of the RCBS kit), but although I have a spot chiseled out for the mounting plate on the bench I use, I didn't bother setting it up and the bench is now en route to...

I was stationed in the UK when they banned pistols, what a mess! An urban culture largely opposed to guns is going to have a Hell of a time using them when they need them. Our own military is pretty bad, because we don't practice enough when not in actual combat, and only "elite" forces get...

How to Scoop Powder I use the scale that came with my RCBS Rock Chucker and use a cheapo Lyman trickler to put the whole amount in (get pretty good at eyeballing when the scale is about to start moving and slow down). The other day, I figured to try the powder scoop that came with my .45 ACP...

Do I enjoy reloading :)You bet! Although, the best part is empyting the case again!:) :evil:

Guns' Origins I have: New 1 Spanish Shotgun 1 US Shotgun 2 US Rifles 2 US Pistols 2 Hungarian Pistols Used: 1 German Rifle 2 Russian Rifles 1 Red Chinese Rifle Wife has: 1 Italian Shotgun 1 US Pistol (inherited from my Dad) Transferring to Germany soon, so will see what sort...

Web site does say "pre-64 Winchester-type action" like FN A1 and A2 rifles. Kind of surprising to me (shows my age and lack of currency), 'cause I always think of FN made Mauser 98s and Hi Powers. Time change! :) http://www.fnhusa.com/contents/r_spr_a4.htm

.45 ACP Bullseye loads Gimpy, Welcome to reloading. To be safe, you definitely need to check your data. All the powder companies have web sites with load data, although they may not be as comprehensive as a manual you buy. Bullseye is made by Alliant and their web site is...