wierd things... - The Firearms Forum

JLA · 03-24-2010, 09:27 PM

you catch yourself doing when bored...

Today, actually about 2 hrs ago, i found myself at my workbench, seeing if it was possible to re-form a .357 sig case back into a .40S&W case using the expander plug out of my 9mm die in the .40S&W die, then again with the .40 expander plug, then a run through the resizing die.... What a dork i thought to myself once i realized what i was doing. But it indeed works, Takes for fricken ever but it works... Who'd a thought

todd51 · 03-24-2010, 10:11 PM

Uh, things a little slow in the shop today?

Alpo · 03-24-2010, 10:23 PM

I would have thought it.

I have turned 44/40s into 38/40s, and then back into 44/40s.

Made 308s out of 243s, and vice-versa.

Just takes time, patience, lube and boredom (or cheapness).

deadin · 03-24-2010, 11:14 PM

You could just fireform it with a dummy load. I used to use Bullseye, cornmeal and a wax plug to form obsolete military cases.

Helix_FR · 03-25-2010, 10:09 AM

I've formed and annealed 30.06 brass to 7.7Jap out of necessity and cheapness but dang JLA. How bout underwater basket weaving? that may cure the boredom.

JLA · 03-25-2010, 11:54 PM

Not slow at shop, just fricken bored. waiting on tumbler to finish PD range pick-ups. I love free brass

I made some .308 cases out of 8mm mauser cases, loaded them with a reduced load and a 110 gr sierra HP for a friend. He freaked out when he opened the bolt after firing and the cases said 8mm mauser.

"whattaya tryin ta do, blow my gun up?!!!" he said, me laughing then 'splained' the process to him after telling him hes the one that didnt check his ammo. ha ha. whatta putz.

Dunno about weaving baskets under water Helix... Might revoke my man card for that. I did drink a beer under water once.. Now that is incredibly hard to do without drowning....

mikld · 03-26-2010, 11:15 AM

There are times when "I wonder if..." or "What would happen if..." pop into most men's minds. I get them often from my early training in how to simplify machine operations. I've followed many such ideas, some work some dont. If I share some of them I usuall get "Just buy the part intended for that" or "Don't try that, it's a waste of time," or the one I hate; "You can't do that". Sometimes a man has just gotta know...

Suicide*Ride · 03-26-2010, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JLA

Not slow at shop, just fricken bored. waiting on tumbler to finish PD range pick-ups. I love free brass

I made some .308 cases out of 8mm mauser cases, loaded them with a reduced load and a 110 gr sierra HP for a friend. He freaked out when he opened the bolt after firing and the cases said 8mm mauser.

"whattaya tryin ta do, blow my gun up?!!!" he said, me laughing then 'splained' the process to him after telling him hes the one that didnt check his ammo. ha ha. whatta putz.

Dunno about weaving baskets under water Helix... Might revoke my man card for that. I did drink a beer under water once.. Now that is incredibly hard to do without drowning....

OMG!!!

Duuuuude! I can't find factory 8mm Mauser ANYWHERE & you're makin .308 cases out of 'um?!!!

Stretchin 357sig cases out to .40s&w cuz you're bored? I'd hate to have you for a cell mate!

(LaughingMAO)

Who loves ya JLA......

SR

JLA · 03-27-2010, 12:26 AM

When you have about 5 years worth of crap packed away to 'experiment' with, ones mind stimulating possibilities are endless

You needn some 8mm mauser? I have some fired brass and factory ammo. I was saving it for the day I get my kraut mauser back goin again but I can make 8mm mauser brass from my excessive supply of .30-06 brass Ifn that day ever comes

Suicide*Ride · 03-27-2010, 12:45 AM

JLA - PM sent.

SR

Terry_P · 03-27-2010, 07:46 AM

I have made 9x18 Makarov out of 9mm Luger brass but that is the extent of my inspiration.

03-24-2010, 09:27 PM	#1
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,407	wierd things... you catch yourself doing when bored... Today, actually about 2 hrs ago, i found myself at my workbench, seeing if it was possible to re-form a .357 sig case back into a .40S&W case using the expander plug out of my 9mm die in the .40S&W die, then again with the .40 expander plug, then a run through the resizing die.... What a dork i thought to myself once i realized what i was doing. But it indeed works, Takes for fricken ever but it works... Who'd a thought __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF! -->

03-24-2010, 10:11 PM	#2
todd51 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central, Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,595	Re: wierd things... Uh, things a little slow in the shop today? __________________ Retired Praefectus Vigilum NRA Endowment Member

03-24-2010, 10:23 PM	#3
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,772	Re: wierd things... I would have thought it. I have turned 44/40s into 38/40s, and then back into 44/40s. Made 308s out of 243s, and vice-versa. Just takes time, patience, lube and boredom (or cheapness). __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.

03-24-2010, 11:14 PM	#4
deadin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 867	Re: wierd things... You could just fireform it with a dummy load. I used to use Bullseye, cornmeal and a wax plug to form obsolete military cases.

03-25-2010, 10:09 AM	#5
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,669	Re: wierd things... I've formed and annealed 30.06 brass to 7.7Jap out of necessity and cheapness but dang JLA. How bout underwater basket weaving? that may cure the boredom. __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com

03-25-2010, 11:54 PM	#6
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,407	Re: wierd things... Not slow at shop, just fricken bored. waiting on tumbler to finish PD range pick-ups. I love free brass I made some .308 cases out of 8mm mauser cases, loaded them with a reduced load and a 110 gr sierra HP for a friend. He freaked out when he opened the bolt after firing and the cases said 8mm mauser. "whattaya tryin ta do, blow my gun up?!!!" he said, me laughing then 'splained' the process to him after telling him hes the one that didnt check his ammo. ha ha. whatta putz. Dunno about weaving baskets under water Helix... Might revoke my man card for that. I did drink a beer under water once.. Now that is incredibly hard to do without drowning.... __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

03-26-2010, 11:15 AM	#7
mikld Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 577	Re: wierd things... There are times when "I wonder if..." or "What would happen if..." pop into most men's minds. I get them often from my early training in how to simplify machine operations. I've followed many such ideas, some work some dont. If I share some of them I usuall get "Just buy the part intended for that" or "Don't try that, it's a waste of time," or the one I hate; "You can't do that". Sometimes a man has just gotta know... __________________ My Anchor is holding fast.

03-27-2010, 12:26 AM	#9
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,407	Re: wierd things... When you have about 5 years worth of crap packed away to 'experiment' with, ones mind stimulating possibilities are endless You needn some 8mm mauser? I have some fired brass and factory ammo. I was saving it for the day I get my kraut mauser back goin again but I can make 8mm mauser brass from my excessive supply of .30-06 brass Ifn that day ever comes __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

03-27-2010, 12:45 AM	#10
Suicide*Ride Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Golden, Colorado Posts: 1,340	Re: wierd things... JLA - PM sent. SR __________________ "The price of FREEDOM can be seen here" ******(the sign outside every VA hospital)****** In an emergency, people don't rise to the occasion, but are reduced to their level of training. When something is trying to eat you, it is hard to get off a good shot! "If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and a man." - Twain

03-27-2010, 07:46 AM	#11
Terry_P Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NH Posts: 2,513	Re: wierd things... I have made 9x18 Makarov out of 9mm Luger brass but that is the extent of my inspiration. __________________ NRA and NAHC Life "Both oligarch and tyrant mistrust the people, and therefore deprive them of their arms." -Aristotle