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  1. RV1
    RV1 liked post by akaroa1 On thread : The dinner plate challenge
    Should have said that was with a 22 LR
    Liked On: 19-07-2022, 02:30 PM
  2. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Reload data on internet
    Scary thought that people are doing that ! But I have seen some astonishingly stupid BP info on the internet recently as well I'm playing around with some very high capacity BP cartridge rifles...
    Liked On: 18-07-2022, 06:57 PM
  3. george44
    george44 liked post by akaroa1 On thread : primers...what is softest/easiest to ignite???
    Micky Duck So what is the offending rifle ? I'm in the problems with the firing pin camp With my vintage single shots its firing pin protrustion, firing pin angle and main spring strength that...
    Liked On: 18-07-2022, 05:51 PM
  4. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by akaroa1 On thread : primers...what is softest/easiest to ignite???
    Micky Duck So what is the offending rifle ? I'm in the problems with the firing pin camp With my vintage single shots its firing pin protrustion, firing pin angle and main spring strength that...
    Liked On: 17-07-2022, 06:37 PM
  5. dannyb
    dannyb liked post by akaroa1 On thread : primers...what is softest/easiest to ignite???
    Micky Duck So what is the offending rifle ? I'm in the problems with the firing pin camp With my vintage single shots its firing pin protrustion, firing pin angle and main spring strength that...
    Liked On: 17-07-2022, 01:35 PM
  6. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Improving 45-70 ammo with a mandrel
    10mm deep with a normal drill bit and it's down to 355 grains and it gets me into some faster powder options also
    Liked On: 16-07-2022, 08:00 PM
  7. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Improving 45-70 ammo with a mandrel
    Yes 10mm deep would be good But the M6 ball end mill isn't the ideal cutter for the job I will look for alternatives
    Liked On: 16-07-2022, 02:51 PM
  8. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Improving 45-70 ammo with a mandrel
    Micky Duck here are the fairly un scientific results The solid Black Widow bullets are 403 grains The M6x6mm hollow pointed ones are 387 grains 201564 They shot to the exact same point as...
    Liked On: 16-07-2022, 01:29 PM
  9. 40mm
    40mm liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Improving 45-70 ammo with a mandrel
    Current improvement to my 45-70 1885s hunting load is these hollow pointed hard cast powder coated bullets I just thought it might encourage a little expansion And it looks cool and less like a...
    Liked On: 16-07-2022, 10:43 AM
  10. 40mm
    40mm liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Improving 45-70 ammo with a mandrel
    Re the next tension You are assuming the tension you experienced pulling the bullets is the same tension when the bullet is being released up the barrel I wouldn't assume that because the...
    Liked On: 16-07-2022, 10:40 AM
  11. Shamus_
    Shamus_ liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Improving 45-70 ammo with a mandrel
    Current improvement to my 45-70 1885s hunting load is these hollow pointed hard cast powder coated bullets I just thought it might encourage a little expansion And it looks cool and less like a...
    Liked On: 16-07-2022, 08:33 AM
  12. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Improving 45-70 ammo with a mandrel
    Micky Duck I must go and stuff them in some brass and try them Maybe tomorrow when Marty Henry is supposed to visit It's a tang sight only in the 1885 45-70 so I doubt I will see much difference...
    Liked On: 15-07-2022, 06:21 PM
  13. rupert
    rupert liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Improving 45-70 ammo with a mandrel
    Current improvement to my 45-70 1885s hunting load is these hollow pointed hard cast powder coated bullets I just thought it might encourage a little expansion And it looks cool and less like a...
    Liked On: 12-07-2022, 04:45 PM
  14. Maca49
    Maca49 liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Kaboomphfaa - Holy smoke or Triple7?
    Holy Smoke FFFG for that 25" barrel 80 grains should wake you up nicely
    Liked On: 06-07-2022, 08:08 PM
  15. Marty Henry
    Marty Henry liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Kaboomphfaa - Holy smoke or Triple7?
    Marty Henry slip a bottle in your carry on luggage when you fly down next week and we can give it a try ! But seriously I'm looking forward to getting my hands on some for the 500 3" BPE and 577...
    Liked On: 06-07-2022, 10:07 AM

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