Pay it Forward in Reloading

[Hooda Thunkit]

Thanks for the tips. I assume you still have to remove the lube when applied this way?

I don't remove the lube. It's a very light coat of a white wax. It doesn't come off on my fingers, it's not messy at all.
I just shoot it as is.

Edit - the Lee Case Lube (LCL) does not actually completely dissolve in the isopropyl alcohol, but it does go into suspension.
IOW, it will settle sitting in the shelf.
I just shake well, and spray.

 

[drband]

I've heard of using JPW to lube loaded cartridges to keep from stretching cases in M14 service rifle competition. I think I heard about it on THR.

I think it probably would work… JPW is no longer in production, however.
I have a tub that I use sparingly to coat and polish a table saw top. Stuff seems to last forever…

 

[Bazoo]

I think it probably would work… JPW is no longer in production, however.
I have a tub that I use sparingly to coat and polish a table saw top. Stuff seems to last forever…

Yeah, that's basically what I use it for, my tablesaw top.

 

[barnfrog]

Yeah, that's basically what I use it for, my tablesaw top.

I've heard of using butcher's wax for table saw tops. Wonder if it would work for brass.

 

[Blue68f100]

There are other brands beside JPW. I have several cans of floor wax that are not Johnson's and work just fine. I also use it on my wood working tables and guns where I want water protection without attracting dirt and dust.

 

[GeoDudeFlorida]

Is this still about paying forward? It seems to be about waxing things.

 

[hdwhit]

Ok, most of the other sub-forums have one, I thinks its high time we did.

I'll start.

Is there anyone out there who has absolutely no 55 gr FMJ in .223 who really needs them ? Not to have for stash, or to make that pile in your closet that much bigger- but someone who actually needs them and can't find any ?

Spoken for to Horsemen.

Good man, Arch- hope your store comes through !

Why would anyone NEED 55 gr FMJ .223?

Seriously.

For the people who want what they shot as soldiers, the standard is 62 gr FMJ (unless they fought in Vietnam or joined after it was over). For hunters, the requirement is a soft-point or hollow-point bullet regardless of weight.

I still load 55 gr FMJ bullets, but that is only because they are a quarter the price of the 60 grain bullets that I normally use, but at 100 yards, they hit nearly the same bulls-eye.

 

[AJC1]

Why would anyone NEED 55 gr FMJ .223?

Seriously.

For the people who want what they shot as soldiers, the standard is 62 gr FMJ (unless they fought in Vietnam or joined after it was over). For hunters, the requirement is a soft-point or hollow-point bullet regardless of weight.

I still load 55 gr FMJ bullets, but that is only because they are a quarter the price of the 60 grain bullets that I normally use, but at 100 yards, they hit nearly the same bulls-eye.

The only reason I loaded 55fmj is because I got 1k free. If I'm spending money it's 69 hpbt.

 

[WestKentucky]

even better tip… Cooking spray!

fyi… most lube is refined & preserves VEGETABLE OIL!

Wife always fusses when I steal her Pam. Now I buy her a new can and snag the 1/2 can and she generally doesn’t notice.

 

[docbrown]

I have a bag of 223/5.56 brass that is trimmed shorter than 1.75 (1.73 to 1.74). Probably about 300 pieces of various headstamps. Free to anyone who can use it in the Brooksville/Tampa FL area. I live in Brooksville, but I travel to Lutz/Land O Lakes and Tampa at least once a week. Willing to meet you within a reasonable distance.

 

[Soonerpesek]

Why would anyone NEED 55 gr FMJ .223?

Seriously.

For the people who want what they shot as soldiers, the standard is 62 gr FMJ (unless they fought in Vietnam or joined after it was over). For hunters, the requirement is a soft-point or hollow-point bullet regardless of weight.

I still load 55 gr FMJ bullets, but that is only because they are a quarter the price of the 60 grain bullets that I normally use, but at 100 yards, they hit nearly the same bulls-eye.

The only reason I loaded 55fmj is because I got 1k free. If I'm spending money it's 69 hpbt.

So.........................................now we're being picky of what others are PIF..............?!?!?!.....................................For the love of Pete.....!!!!

Good job on everyone willing to use the PIF thread to give or receive......

And........................HAPPY VETERAN'S DAY------Thanks to ALL who served....!!

 

[AJC1]

So.........................................now we're being picky of what others are PIF..............?!?!?!.....................................For the love of Pete.....!!!!

Good job on everyone willing to use the PIF thread to give or receive......

And........................HAPPY VETERAN'S DAY------Thanks to ALL who served....!!

All the discussion is off the rails for this thread and Walkalong should probably delete a bunch of them... my post was in support of cheap/free components not inflamatory.... back to free stuff

 

[Yankee1986]

The quoted post from the person giving away the 55gr fmj is the original post that started this thread in 2013.
Doubt they even care what someone's opinion of 55gr fmj projectiles is.

 

[someguy2800]

Anybody need some .224 bullets? I don’t want to ship 8 different packages so let me know if you can use a few of these

GONE 40 grain tipped nosler VG - I think full box
GONE50 grain speer tnt - full box
GONE53 gr vmax - maybe 50
GONE 75 gr eld match - unopened
GONE60 grain v max 1 unopened, 1 with maybe 60
GONEMystery bag of 55ish grain hollow points, I didn’t weigh them
GONEMystery bag of 64 grain soft points

GONE.257 speer tnt 87 gr hollow points. Looks full.

11 .375 nosler 260 gr brass solids. If you spent all your money on your elephant hunt and don’t have any left over for bullets I’ve got you covered.

 

[AJC1]

Anybody need some .224 bullets? Would like to send them all to one person or maybe 2 people.

40 grain tipped nosler VG - I think full box
50 grain speer tnt - full box
53 gr vmax - maybe 50
75 gr eld match - unopened
60 grain v max 1 unopened, 1 with maybe 60
Mystery bag of 55ish grain hollow points, I didn’t weigh them
Mystery bag of 64 grain soft points

.257 speer tnt 87 gr hollow points. Looks full.

11 .375 nosler 260 gr brass solids. If you spent all your money on your elephant hunt and don’t have any left over for bullets I’ve got you covered.

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I'd love the 75 eld....

 

[someguy2800]

I'd love the 75 eld....

PM me your address

 

[MacAR]

Anybody need some .224 bullets? I don’t want to ship 8 different packages so let me know if you can use a few of these

40 grain tipped nosler VG - I think full box
50 grain speer tnt - full box
53 gr vmax - maybe 50
75 gr eld match - unopened
60 grain v max 1 unopened, 1 with maybe 60
Mystery bag of 55ish grain hollow points, I didn’t weigh them
Mystery bag of 64 grain soft points

.257 speer tnt 87 gr hollow points. Looks full.

11 .375 nosler 260 gr brass solids. If you spent all your money on your elephant hunt and don’t have any left over for bullets I’ve got you covered.

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I could use the 40, 50, and 55s and the 257s for Dads 25 06.

Mac

 

[someguy2800]

I could use the 40, 50, and 55s and the 257s for Dads 25 06.

Mac

Send me a PM with your address.

 

[troy fairweather]

Anybody need some .224 bullets? I don’t want to ship 8 different packages so let me know if you can use a few of these

40 grain tipped nosler VG - I think full box
50 grain speer tnt - full box
53 gr vmax - maybe 50
75 gr eld match - unopened
60 grain v max 1 unopened, 1 with maybe 60
Mystery bag of 55ish grain hollow points, I didn’t weigh them
Mystery bag of 64 grain soft points

.257 speer tnt 87 gr hollow points. Looks full.

11 .375 nosler 260 gr brass solids. If you spent all your money on your elephant hunt and don’t have any left over for bullets I’ve got you covered.

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To bad those 375s weren't .366 for my 9.3x62 build they look nasty with the flat point. Good pif tho.

 

[Laphroaig]

Anybody need some .224 bullets? I don’t want to ship 8 different packages so let me know if you can use a few of these

40 grain tipped nosler VG - I think full box
50 grain speer tnt - full box
53 gr vmax - maybe 50
75 gr eld match - unopened
60 grain v max 1 unopened, 1 with maybe 60
Mystery bag of 55ish grain hollow points, I didn’t weigh them
Mystery bag of 64 grain soft points

I just PM'd you regarding the 75 gr. ELD-M's

 

[Bazoo]

Awesome PIF. Man those 375 solids are awesome. I don't have anything that would take them, so I'll let someone who can use them claim, but they are just COOL!

 

[CoalCrackerAl]

I can use the unclaimed 22 cal.

 

[someguy2800]

I can use the unclaimed 22 cal.

Send me a PM

 

[CoalCrackerAl]

Thanks sent.

 

[Laphroaig]

I'd love the 75 eld....

Oh my, I missed your post and jumped in front of you. I'm sorry. If you still want them let me know and I'll PIF, again.