Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
04-14-2013, 08:32 AM
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What is this on my Weaver K 10, 60-B?
I have an old scope but in almost new condition. It is the Weaver K 10 60-B scope when still made in El Paso TX. I have 2 questions:
1. In looking at my photos attached, what is the attached,...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
01-10-2013, 06:02 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 453
Re: A "born again". custom 22-250 rifle.
Bindernut,
No ..... I did not poly it. What you see (in the first post), is about 12 coats of the Minwax Antique Oil Finish. The photo below was maybe after 6 coats. I used 0000 steel wool between...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
01-09-2013, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 453
A "born again". custom 22-250 rifle.
I was but 24 yrs old in 1965 when I assembled a custom .22-250. You can find out more at this link. Photo then was 1985. Stock was a Herter's semi-inletted rough cut walnut piece. ...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
08-07-2012, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 916
Re: Am I scratching my rifle bore using this?
NOTE: I used only 3 paragraphs from L.D. Bennett's quote as they related to my question and circumstances.
One thing I only guessed at was getting rid of the ammonia based CR-10. After using it,...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
08-07-2012, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 916
Am I scratching my rifle bore using this?
I found this cleaner/paste that REALLY works good.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/178538/iosso-bore-cleaning-and-polishing-compound-paste-1-1-2-oz-tube
First I use CR-10 to get out the copper...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
07-27-2012, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 761
Re: Can this be done safely?
Josh,
Yes .......... I agree about Gander Mountain. I do mostly "window shopping" there, seeing items in person instead of a catalog. I have done most all of my shooting accessories shopping on...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
07-27-2012, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 761
Re: Can this be done safely?
Thanks Josh, .... I will definitely check them out. I have found the cheapest powder prices at the new range at Atterbury. Example: H-380, and IMR 4064 are only $21,00 each. I do not have any...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
07-26-2012, 10:20 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 761
Re: Can this be done safely?
Probably not. It is not an old model.... but a Taurus 24/7 I bought about a year or so ago.
I did a lot of "studying before buying, and unless I missed it, I never saw a +P on any of the 9 mm's I...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
07-26-2012, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 761
Can this be done safely?
I am having a hard time getting regular, small pistol primers. I am shooting a 9mm Taurus, Model 24/7.
My loads have been 4.6 gr of H-38 and a 115 gr FMJ bullet.
There are a lot of small pistol...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
07-25-2012, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,503
Re: .22 Pistol Suggestions
for ksblazer ..... and all reading.
Man ...... you could have taken the words, right off my keyboard. I have the Buck Mark with the stainless bull barrel. YES ...... it is also my favorite to...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
07-18-2012, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 349
A stock refinishing question.
I bought a semi-inletted stock from Herters back in 1965. I do not remember the final finish I used ..... although it is glossy and "resembles" todays Polyurethane finishes.
I will be...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
06-24-2012, 05:57 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 671
Re: I am like a dog, chasing his tail....
What timing. I just discovered I could not buy the Lee full length sizing die separately by looking at Midway AND the Lee catalog.
I WILL have to "bite the bullet" and get that Redding die. I am...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
06-23-2012, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 671
Re: I am like a dog, chasing his tail....
Steve,
You asked how "sticky", and did I see extractor marks on the head?
The sticky bolt varies from a "firm lift needed with fingers" ...... to a smack with the heel of my hand on the tough ones....
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
06-23-2012, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 671
I am like a dog, chasing his tail....
I am going round and round trying to figure out a "sticking bolt" after firing "SOME" rounds. I had another thread about this but I have still not figured out what is wrong.
I have been to the...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
06-20-2012, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 876
Inconsistent Bullet Seating Depth.
I am getting inconsistent bullet seating depth, and was "chasing" the setting knob. I have the Lee Dead Length seating die.
So I do not bore you with all the details, Lee customer service...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
06-18-2012, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,247
Re: Copper, and more copper!!!!
Hello cpttango30,
I went to MidwayUSA and looked at the reviews on Tubbs Final Finish product. They were almost all 5 stars and a couple 4s .... all good reviews. Thanks for your suggestion.
If...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
06-17-2012, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 442
What are your .22-250 pet loads?
NOTE; I will not hold anyone responsible for any load posted here.
I just want to try a different powder and don't have retirement resources
to "experiment" too much.
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
06-17-2012, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,247
Re: Copper, and more copper!!!!
I received a PM from one of you fellas and he suggested that since my load recipe was not "over the top, or weird", that maybe a bore scoping was something to have done to see what might be going on....
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
06-16-2012, 05:50 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,247
Re: Copper, and more copper!!!!
I went back and edited this post. DUHHHHHHH!
I had early morning "cobwebs" in the empty space between my ears.
I hit me when I later saw my email with a PM for me.
What do the letters "PM"...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
06-15-2012, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,247
Copper, and more copper!!!!
I would like to ask folks that most likely do a lot more shooting, (and then cleaning their rifles) than I do.
I shoot a .22-250, using Hornady Match HP, 53 gr bullets, 38.0 gr. of H-380, and CCI...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
06-09-2012, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,015
Re: Get a GRIP! (on the bullet.... that is).
Steve,
I went back over your reply here and I understand more about that Lee Collet die that I am using. YES .... I do believe that will be all I need.
A detailed reply was somehow lost but I...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
06-08-2012, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,015
Re: Get a GRIP! (on the bullet.... that is).
I hate when that happens!!:rolleyes: :)
I had a reply all set to go ...... Now I cannot find it. It was about 4 hours ago. Oh Well.
Summarizing ............ I did a lot of sorting of brass....
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
06-07-2012, 07:18 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,197
Re: Bolt handle tight to lift up on some shots.
No .... I have checked that with my new digital calipers and all to the trim length of 1.902+. I have a new Lee Challenger kit plus some other things and I used their case trimmer tool to trim extra...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
06-06-2012, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,015
Re: Get a GRIP! (on the bullet.... that is).
Hello gdmoody and myfriendis410,
I did measure my bullet diameter of about 10 bullets and they are right on .224 OR actually smaller .2235. So.... the neck ID is varying somewhat. I also...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
06-06-2012, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,015
Re: Get a GRIP! (on the bullet.... that is).
Yes ... Bullet will go in but in the "tight fit" case neck.
That being said ..... If the neck tension was all the same on ALL the cases it would be OK.
I am being picky I guess, but the bullets...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
06-06-2012, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,015
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
06-06-2012, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,015
Get a GRIP! (on the bullet.... that is).
I am back with another question. I had a "bolt sticking" problem thread that I received great information on.
http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=108033
I am still in need of an...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
06-05-2012, 10:28 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,197
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
06-04-2012, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,197
Bolt handle tight to lift up on some shots.
I may know the answer to this question about the bolt very hard to lift up on my 22-250 after only "SOME" rounds are fired. (Is it too much pressure?????).
What is faking me out is the fact that...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
06-04-2012, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,509
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
06-04-2012, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,509
What do you all think about Hornady brass?
I am due to retire some old Winchester 22.250 brass and was thinking of getting Hornady. I would rather go with Lapua but this old retired guy cannot afford that step.
Please let me know what you...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
06-02-2012, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 556
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Forum: Competition Shooting Forum
06-01-2012, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 655
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Forum: Competition Shooting Forum
05-29-2012, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 655
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
05-28-2012, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 731
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
05-27-2012, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 731
Question about ammonia in bore cleaners.
I read some articles on bore cleaning and I found varying opinions about ammonia in a bore cleaner and it's pros and cons.
I would like to ask you all in the forum for you input. I am shooing a...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-27-2012, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 372
Re: They make these items ...... but........
Hello todd51
Yeah ... you might call me a neat freak too. I am working in a 10 X 11, 3rd bedroom in the house. There iscarpet on the floor .......... so I can't do what wv hillbilly does.........
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Forum: General Discussion
05-27-2012, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 372
They make these items ...... but........
I have a terrycloth stock protector to keep solvents from harming the finish. It is not lined and is useless for total protection.
I simply use a clinging wrap such as Saran Wrap on the stock and...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-14-2012, 02:18 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 400
Question: How much "grip" needed on crimp
I am loading 22-250 ammo and I was wondering how much grip the neck of the brass should have on the bullet? I am using Hornady Match HP 53 gr.
I am loading fire-formed brass and neck sizing only. ...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-13-2012, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,959
Re: What difference do primers make?
S&W Man,
I sure wish I would not have read your post.:(. Just kidding, but there is a bit of disappointment in finding out about CCI primers. I am not new to reloading, but new to reloading forums...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-13-2012, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,183
Re: Make a powder trickler for $5.00 or less.
Sure thing....... Here is the assembled trickler set up by my scale. Note the gun cleaning cradle in the background. It was a "pack rat", slap together project too. :D
I also decided to include a...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-12-2012, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,183
Make a powder trickler for $5.00 or less.
Hello,
I am new to this forum but not to shooting and reloading. Being retired on a small fixed income it is time to save pennies! In my 71 years I have be OUT in back in shooting 3 times .......
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