I haven’t got my bolt knob yet (ordering a Badger Ord. one from Brownells) but I threaded my handle in 5/16-24 the DIY way, using files and a die set. Came out really good, as I couldn’t find a...
Liked On: 26-11-2019, 11:20 AM
I haven’t got my bolt knob yet (ordering a Badger Ord. one from Brownells) but I threaded my handle in 5/16-24 the DIY way, using files and a die set. Came out really good, as I couldn’t find a...
Liked On: 25-11-2019, 09:29 AM
I would same Norma or Lapua depending on the caliber. Federal, Winchester & Hornady all would be suitable for a short range or bush hunting load. I load Norma (stamped Geco) for my hunting rifle but...
Liked On: 07-11-2019, 07:11 PM
Yeah some brands use harder brass or are manufactured thicker than others. For example Federal because of its softer nature will usually have loose primer pockets with moderate loads within 5 loads...
Liked On: 07-11-2019, 07:09 PM
Yeah some brands use harder brass or are manufactured thicker than others. For example Federal because of its softer nature will usually have loose primer pockets with moderate loads within 5 loads...
Liked On: 07-11-2019, 10:52 AM
I anneal each firing, as it's just so quick and simple. I am using my own version of the 'Skips' annealer and have hooked the torch up to a 9Kg gas bottle making gas cost of little concern to me....
Liked On: 07-09-2019, 03:14 PM
Glad you got it sorted! I was tossing up between Lyman and RCBS for hand priming, chose RCBS in the end. Either way, good to see customer support that actually solve the issue. Reloading brands have...
Liked On: 06-08-2019, 08:04 AM
I anneal each firing, as it's just so quick and simple. I am using my own version of the 'Skips' annealer and have hooked the torch up to a 9Kg gas bottle making gas cost of little concern to me....
Liked On: 29-07-2019, 11:43 AM
I anneal each firing, as it's just so quick and simple. I am using my own version of the 'Skips' annealer and have hooked the torch up to a 9Kg gas bottle making gas cost of little concern to me....
Liked On: 29-07-2019, 11:05 AM
I measure base to ojive (CBTO). But also note down COAL in my records for comparing apples with apples with someone else’s loads. Every comparator insert is different...
Liked On: 04-06-2019, 07:38 PM
I have pretty much finished building my DIY machine, based of Skips design on YouTube. It has cost me about $180 with almost $100 of that being the propane torch and hose. I initially planned on...
Liked On: 05-05-2019, 05:00 PM
I have pretty much finished building my DIY machine, based of Skips design on YouTube. It has cost me about $180 with almost $100 of that being the propane torch and hose. I initially planned on...
Liked On: 28-04-2019, 04:38 PM
I have pretty much finished building my DIY machine, based of Skips design on YouTube. It has cost me about $180 with almost $100 of that being the propane torch and hose. I initially planned on...
Liked On: 28-04-2019, 02:37 PM
I’m using GECO cases at the moment, from factory ammo I used to use. I expect my current batch to last a while, as I’m only on my 3rd loading and GECO is a RUAG company much like Norma (so I imagine...
Liked On: 28-04-2019, 11:57 AM
Awesome story mate! I grew up in Auckland so hunting wasn’t hugely on my radar. Moved to Marlborough about 7 years and and in those 7 years got out hunting maybe 5 times, usually in a different area...
Liked On: 30-03-2019, 07:13 PM