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by HotLead
Sun Aug 17, 2014 11:09 am
Forum: Classified Ads
Topic: RCBS 300 Whisper Reloading dies from SSK $40 shipped
Replies: 0
Views: 814

RCBS 300 Whisper Reloading dies from SSK $40 shipped

For Sale: RCBS 300 Whisper dies purchased from JD Jones/ SSK Industries. These are Series H dies, # 55010, made before the advent of the 300 AAC Blackout. The 300 Whisper was originally formed from the 221 Fireball case, so the unmarked die is am intermediate neck die expander that expands from .22 ...
by HotLead
Tue Mar 18, 2014 10:42 pm
Forum: Classified Ads
Topic: For Sale: Paladin Machine 300 BLK 10.5” Bbl,w/ adj gas block
Replies: 2
Views: 1298

Re: For Sale: Paladin Machine 300 BLK 10.5” Bbl,w/ adj gas b

Bump, price reduced. Edited to add twist rate.
by HotLead
Fri Mar 14, 2014 4:08 pm
Forum: Classified Ads
Topic: For Sale: Paladin Machine 300 BLK 10.5” Bbl,w/ adj gas block
Replies: 2
Views: 1298

For Sale: Paladin Machine 300 BLK 10.5” Bbl,w/ adj gas block

Paladin Machine 300 BLK 10.5” barrel, 1:8.5" twist, threaded 5/8 x 24 tpi at the muzzle, and 3 position adjustable gas block also made by Paladin Machine. Barrel has approximately 250 rounds through. Gas block has OFF, Low and High positions for supersonic and subsonic shooting with or without ...
by HotLead
Thu Feb 27, 2014 9:24 pm
Forum: Main Discussion Area
Topic: 300 blackout sabot
Replies: 36
Views: 6759

Re: 300 blackout sabot

Yes, the sabot separates from the projectile as soon as they leave the barrel, just like a shotgun wad.
by HotLead
Fri Nov 15, 2013 11:10 pm
Forum: Handloading
Topic: Barnes 130 Grain XBT Load Data
Replies: 3
Views: 1122

Re: Barnes 130 Grain XBT Load Data

130Gr Barnes XBT
18.0 gr H110
2.125" OAL
~2175 fps from 16" Bergara bbl
by HotLead
Fri Jul 26, 2013 7:12 pm
Forum: Handloading
Topic: Lead Exposure Risks Cleaning Brass
Replies: 12
Views: 5170

Re: Lead Exposure Risks Cleaning Brass

I tested high at 29 after reloading for a year, and I believe it was from inhaling dust from the media when dumping/separating. I never ate or licked my fingers during reloading and always washed my hands afterwards. I started doing the dump outside and levels have declined 5 points per year. WOW, ...
by HotLead
Wed Jul 24, 2013 6:47 pm
Forum: Handloading
Topic: Lead Exposure Risks Cleaning Brass
Replies: 12
Views: 5170

Re: Lead Exposure Risks Cleaning Brass

Lead is only absorbed into the body by inhalation or ingestion. *Don't eat while handling lead or spent brass. *Wash your hands in cold water when you are done; hot water opens your pores. (or wear latex/nitrile gloves) *Dump your dry tumbling media into a separator in front of a fan, or outdoors to...
by HotLead
Sat Jun 15, 2013 7:23 pm
Forum: Handloading
Topic: Wet Tumbling question?
Replies: 10
Views: 1985

Re: Wet Tumbling question?

Quote from www.stainlesstumblingmedia.com website: Q. Do I need to dry the Media out when I'm done using it? A. No. You can store the SS Media wet in the tumbler. It won't rust. Q. After I tumble my brass it is clean, but after it dries out it begins to discolor? A. Try using cold water when you tum...
by HotLead
Fri Jun 14, 2013 10:41 pm
Forum: Handloading
Topic: Wet Tumbling question?
Replies: 10
Views: 1985

Re: Wet Tumbling question?

I have never gotten any kind of tarnish, but the first time I used the tumbler I made the mistake of putting the brass in a ziploc bag thinking it was completely dry. Well, it might have been, but the temperature difference might have caused condensation. The next morning I saw moisture in the bag a...