Here's a die plate I printed for my RCBS Ammomaster Auto. It prints the threads in the die holes ... though I typically have to chase them with a tap to clean them up. This was done on a Bambu Labs printer.
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- Thu Apr 11, 2024 5:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 3-D Printer
- Replies: 9
- Views: 280
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 9:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 3-D Printer
- Replies: 9
- Views: 280
Re: 3-D Printer
. It makes me wonder if you could use a 3D printer to build a paraffin or similar material 'form' so that you can make an investment casting using metal as a second step. Yes, it's called lost PLA casting. A material called PolyCast is specifically formulated for the job and burns out cleanly. Much...
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 6:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wonder what the ATF was after this guy for ...
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1145
Re: Wonder what the ATF was after this guy for ...
A lot of show ... 6am, no knock warrant. They wanted him to react like it was a break in ... which any normal person would have assumed without the chance to look out the front window and see the hardware parked on his lawn. There was no reason to go at this guy like that other than to send a message.
- Fri Mar 22, 2024 11:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WSF in 44 Special?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 379
Re: WSF in 44 Special?
WSF isn't in the QuickLoad powder list, otherwise I'd make a run for you.
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 1:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Garmin Zero chronograph
- Replies: 4
- Views: 342
Re: New Garmin Zero chronograph
I've been holding off on the Garmin. Though the LabRadar was first, it has some issues with shot sensitivity and the battery that are hard for me to overcome. Then the FX came along but never seemed to be available in the retail channel, only in reviews where it did well. The Garmin has a great form...
- Wed Feb 28, 2024 10:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Córdoba Argentina 2024
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1456
Re: Córdoba Argentina 2024
That looks like an amazing trip. Great pictures ... appreciate the post. Bummer that it's too risky to take your own guns.
- Fri Feb 23, 2024 7:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 348 Winchester, 250 grain Silvertip load?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4627
Re: 348 Winchester, 250 grain Silvertip load?
Thanks. I've bookmarked the Fury Bullet site and will order some of the 220 FP's they have in stock. Great to have another source. Swift doesn't seem to run their 348 A-Frames very often.
- Mon Feb 19, 2024 3:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Wraith Family (thermal and night optics)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 661
Re: The Wraith Family (thermal and night optics)
Thanks. Very informative.
- Sat Feb 17, 2024 4:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Refreshing the wood on a long tang 71 DLX
- Replies: 0
- Views: 322
Refreshing the wood on a long tang 71 DLX
This is a long video and he just does the forearm but I found it fascinating. I'm guessing other videos of this 71 refresh will follow.
- Wed Feb 14, 2024 7:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Midway has ( had ?)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 695
Re: Midway has ( had ?)
Yeah, I didn't get there in time. But they got me for a bottle of Herco and 2000 Remington 5-1/2 SP primers. The primers are on "sale" for $69/1000.
- Wed Feb 14, 2024 6:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The GForce 1892 Copy in 357
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2129
- Mon Feb 05, 2024 4:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Go ahead and laugh
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1361
Re: Go ahead and laugh
Well that's worth a test drive at $299. My last powder order was more than that ... and it really wasn't all that much powder.
That thread on Castboolits was interesting. That bullet looks like a soup can. Interesting that it feeds well in his Shield.
That thread on Castboolits was interesting. That bullet looks like a soup can. Interesting that it feeds well in his Shield.
- Sun Feb 04, 2024 7:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I loaded a box of bullets today.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 592
Re: I loaded a box of bullets today.
Oh man, he stocks .348 GC bullets. You don't see that very often.
- Sun Feb 04, 2024 7:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Interesting antique forearms videos
- Replies: 3
- Views: 323
Re: Interesting antique forearms videos
I really enjoyed learning about the early SAA history and this gain twist barrel in this video. As always, his videos are well done and informative. Loved the old rifling machine as well.
- Thu Feb 01, 2024 12:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Even your home WiFi is under attack.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 505
Re: Even your home WiFi is under attack.
I use and recommend the Ubiquiti WiFi and networking infrastructure. Not perfect, but closer to business/enterprise level security that you can also run at home. I'm probably out of the norm though ... being the IT business.
- Wed Jan 31, 2024 9:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: toying with the AR .22 WMR
- Replies: 6
- Views: 478
Re: toying with the AR .22 WMR
The can is a good idea. 22 WMR's are some of the loudest guns I own and I have no idea why that is.
- Wed Jan 31, 2024 7:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Henry Supreme Levergun.....
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1044
Re: Henry Supreme Levergun.....
Nice. Seems a bit like a BLR though. Maybe an enhanced BLR with the AR mag well.
- Tue Jan 30, 2024 6:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Red Dot and Blue Dot
- Replies: 6
- Views: 546
Re: Red Dot and Blue Dot
The Blue Dot is just in 4# jugs now. The Red Dot is now gone. It's hard to believe how bad the Alliant supply is. Hodgdon and Accurate don't seem to be having this much trouble.
- Tue Jan 30, 2024 12:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Red Dot and Blue Dot
- Replies: 6
- Views: 546
Red Dot and Blue Dot
These two are back in stock at Powder Valley. Not sure how long that will last. Just a heads up.
- Sat Jan 27, 2024 7:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .32 caliber j frame
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1086
Re: .32 caliber j frame
Wake me up when they finally make the Model 16 in .327 Federal.
- Thu Jan 25, 2024 4:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ultra sonic cleaning
- Replies: 13
- Views: 831
Re: Ultra sonic cleaning
Full disclosure ... these things are not quiet. The one I bought is quite loud ... the 6 liter DK Sonic.
- Thu Jan 25, 2024 11:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ultra sonic cleaning
- Replies: 13
- Views: 831
Re: Ultra sonic cleaning
I got a DK Sonic off of Amazon but I've only used it for brass thus far. It works well. I think you have to do a little research on the number and power of transducers and the heating capabilities to get the right unit. I paid a bit more for extra transducer power and more powerful heating. I think ...
- Wed Jan 24, 2024 7:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester Ranger .22 Leveraction
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1805
Re: Winchester Ranger .22 Leveraction
I should have grabbed a 9422M Legacy back in the day. I loved that rifle, but spent the money on a Browning 65 instead.
- Wed Jan 24, 2024 12:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester Ranger .22 Leveraction
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1805
Re: Winchester Ranger .22 Leveraction
Nice. Normally I would guess it's Miroku made but at that price I can't see how they can have it made in Japan.
- Tue Jan 23, 2024 11:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: S&W Lever gun
- Replies: 44
- Views: 3059
Re: S&W Lever gun
Wow ... that walnut version is pricey. Looks good though ... maybe they are using high grade wood. I have to think that one's just done for the photo on the website.
- Tue Jan 16, 2024 7:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Reata Pass Auction
- Replies: 3
- Views: 480
Re: Reata Pass Auction
Well, there went a couple of hours of my life. Some nice Woodsmans and a lot of other good look stuff in there.
- Tue Jan 16, 2024 7:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OK. Sorry. Guy health topic
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3244
Re: OK. Sorry. Guy health topic
I .... am going to go curl up in a corner and never visit this thread again. Good luck.
- Tue Jan 09, 2024 5:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: LaPierre resigns
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2155
Re: LaPierre resigns
I didn't mean to disparage all of the NRA with my emotional post earlier. I think it's the corruption of the core leadership over time that is the problem. The state of Florida forged the way on concealed carry thanks in large measure to the work of Marion Hammer for example. There are many hard wor...
- Tue Jan 09, 2024 4:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Lyman 429667 from Western Bullet Company
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1256
Re: The Lyman 429667 from Western Bullet Company
I see they have cast FNGC for the 348 WCF. I've not run into a place casting 348 before. I'm adding them to my list.
- Mon Jan 08, 2024 9:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: LaPierre resigns
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2155
Re: LaPierre resigns
(1) Vigorously defending our Second Amendment rights. No capitulation or compromise on any point. Make anti-gun leftists fear the NRA again and the votes that can be directed against them. This is why I let my membership lapse many years ago. They fought to keep the Heller case from going to the Su...
- Sat Jan 06, 2024 2:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Latest and The Greatest
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1552
Re: The Latest and The Greatest
Seems like they might have done better to just put a new head stamp on the 30 Mauser and called it a day.
- Sun Dec 31, 2023 4:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Restoring an old Colt… Rifle….
- Replies: 3
- Views: 526
Re: Restoring an old Colt… Rifle….
That was a great video.
- Sat Dec 30, 2023 7:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hornady Lock-n-Load Bushings
- Replies: 5
- Views: 455
Re: Hornady Lock-n-Load Bushings
Yeah, I thought I had better ask. There might be things I wouldn't have considered ... like maybe they allow the die to float and self center or something. Best to ask those with experience using them.
- Sat Dec 30, 2023 4:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hornady Lock-n-Load Bushings
- Replies: 5
- Views: 455
Hornady Lock-n-Load Bushings
Does anyone use these Hornady die bushings on their press. I know they are mainly available on Hornady presses but you can get conversions for some RCBS presses. I was just wondering how useful people find them compared to the myriad of die locking rings from everyone else that are out there.
- Wed Dec 27, 2023 7:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Piggyback Progressive Question
- Replies: 1
- Views: 201
Re: Piggyback Progressive Question
I found a copy of the original Piggyback manual and, yes, the top die plate is the same. I was surprised nobody answered. This is my go-to place for questions about old, obsolete stuff ... as I am also old and obsolete ... and I hang out here. Have all of you given in and moved from Team Green to Te...
- Wed Dec 27, 2023 4:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Awesome Video of USCG 47' MLB Motor Life Boat
- Replies: 6
- Views: 392
Re: Awesome Video of USCG 47' MLB Motor Life Boat
I almost threw up watching that. Yep, I'm no good on the open ocean.
- Tue Dec 26, 2023 7:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Piggyback Progressive Question
- Replies: 1
- Views: 201
Piggyback Progressive Question
Does anyone here know if the original RCBS Piggyback system used the same top die plate as the Ammomaster Auto and Piggyback 2 conversions? I assume they did but I've never actually seen one. I know the Piggyback 3 and 4 adopted the die plates used on the Pro 2000.
- Fri Dec 22, 2023 8:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: vihtavuori N110 powder
- Replies: 13
- Views: 747
Re: vihtavuori N110 powder
I have some and it's super clean burning but it is not equivalent to H110 ... I think it's just an unfortunate numbering. I believe it's a bit faster than 2400 or H110 so you'll need to load down from where you might load those two. I also have some of their N105 ... which is in a good spot for Hor...
- Fri Dec 22, 2023 11:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: vihtavuori N110 powder
- Replies: 13
- Views: 747
Re: vihtavuori N110 powder
I have some and it's super clean burning but it is not equivalent to H110 ... I think it's just an unfortunate numbering. I believe it's a bit faster than 2400 or H110 so you'll need to load down from where you might load those two. I also have some of their N105 ... which is in a good spot for Horn...
- Mon Dec 18, 2023 6:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prices Going Up on ammo, powder and primers
- Replies: 14
- Views: 864
Re: Prices Going Up on ammo, powder and primers
Alliant can't seem to supply the powders they list in any volume. Accurate, Hodgdon, Vihtavouri, and RamShot seem to have good availability ... but not Alliant. Generally, I've been replacing my use of Alliant powders where possible.
- Mon Dec 11, 2023 7:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin fans, don your drool bibs!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 695
Re: Marlin fans, don your drool bibs!
Yum on that 1893 Deluxe Takedown in 38-55.
- Thu Dec 07, 2023 10:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Medical Travel Insurance for Africa
- Replies: 7
- Views: 450
Re: Medical Travel Insurance for Africa
I used to travel a lot when I was younger and the one thing I always did was get a phone on the British Telecom network. The Brits have deals with just about everyone and that phone worked everywhere I went. I wound up in rural Ukraine one time and the locals phones had no signal but my BT phone wor...
- Tue Oct 31, 2023 9:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Home generator …?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 945
Re: Home generator …?
I installed a 20kW rricane came through and clipped my power for 3 days and I still was able to get a delivery of propane on day 3 just in case. I can run about 6-1/2 days on a full tank during the Summer. That’s serious loot with what you have set up……. It was $6200 back then ... I ordered it from...
- Tue Oct 31, 2023 5:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Home generator …?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 945
Re: Home generator …?
I installed a 20kW Onan back in 2005. It runs a Ford 2.5L inline four cylinder ... the one in just about every Ford Escort ever made. I run propane ... 250 gallon dedicated tank with a max fill of 200 gallons. I went with this unit because it was water cooled (quieter), runs at 1800 rpm instead of 3...
- Wed Oct 25, 2023 10:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 50-110 Levergun Video!!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 833
Re: 50-110 Levergun Video!!
His latest video is pretty interesting. He's shooting an 1887 lever action shotgun converted with a rifled barrel to shoot something called the 70-150 WCF. That shotgun tube holds 5 rounds of that fat cartridge. I'm pretty sure it's not an original gun ... rather an Italian reproduction fitted with ...
- Sat Oct 21, 2023 2:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Your Chronograph just became obsolete
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1068
Re: Your Chronograph just became obsolete
I was hopeful that the new FX True Ballistic chronograph would become generally available but you really can't purchase one anywhere these days. It seems superior to the LabRadar in many respects. If this Garmin product it as good as the FX unit, I'll be in at $600. These radar based chronographs ar...
- Wed Oct 18, 2023 6:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Winchester/Miruko .357, SRC, stock fitting
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1295
Re: New Winchester/Miruko .357, SRC, stock fitting
I've heard of a stock being "proud" but that one seems a bit out of control.
- Sat Oct 14, 2023 7:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wet vs dry
- Replies: 8
- Views: 450
Re: Wet vs dry
I've been doing the ultrasonic thing ... which is wet of course. A bit louder than I would like but it does clean well if you've got a heated tank and plenty of strong transducers to deliver the energy.
- Fri Oct 13, 2023 10:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What would you pay for reloading powder...?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 496
Re: What would you pay for reloading powder...?
Ok, I'm going to call dibs on any Norma R123 in there ... say $100/lb. I'm still mystified by the whole Trail Boss / Tin Star thing. Viht killed off Tin Star and you haven't been able to get ADI's Trail Boss in some time. I thought Trail Boss was super popular in CAS shooting. What am I missing? Did...
- Mon Oct 02, 2023 5:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: CeeZee 222.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 403
Re: CeeZee 222.
I wish they still made the 527. Nice looking rifle.