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- Sat Oct 24, 2020 10:57 am
- Forum: Handloading
- Topic: Hornady 125gr FMJ, will they work for Plinking
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2174
Re: Hornady 125gr FMJ, will they work for Plinking
I shoot lots of pulled 123-124gr 7.62x39 fmj bullets for plinking with fine plinking results. They are around 3-4" at 100yd. I see no reason you won't have fine plinking results with your bullets. I use H110 (but then I've been using H110 from the git go in the Blackout). Start low and work up ...
- Mon Jun 22, 2020 9:49 am
- Forum: Main Discussion Area
- Topic: Ruger No1
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2247
Re: Ruger No1
Interesting idea. Probably best to start with one in a .223 size cartridge head so the same extractor could be used. Did a quick search and immediately found a gunsmith that rebarrels them. $450 was his base price, with a match bbl being higher. Would you have the bbl threaded for a suppressor?
- Fri Apr 03, 2020 4:31 pm
- Forum: Handloading
- Topic: Changing col increments
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3517
Re: Changing col increments
In the case of my reloads with my various 300BLK bbls and the 125gr Nosler BT, I found a difference in accuracy at 0.1" difference in OAL. Basically, some bbls liked 2.1" OAL and some liked 2.2" OAL for best accuracy with that bullet. Also note, that for the same velocity I had to inc...
- Mon Dec 16, 2019 12:24 pm
- Forum: Handloading
- Topic: Barnes 110 Tac TX bullets
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3232
Re: Barnes 110 Tac TX bullets
It seems to me that its not unusual that around fall (hunting) time they are out of stock (high demand?). For all users of that Barnes bullet, buy them when you find them, even if its months until hunting season. Buying them early summer/late spring, I've been able to find them on sale. And for some...
- Tue Oct 22, 2019 10:03 am
- Forum: Casting
- Topic: Lead rings? Here's why
- Replies: 10
- Views: 12291
Re: Lead rings? Here's why
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- Mon Aug 12, 2019 12:34 pm
- Forum: Main Discussion Area
- Topic: Optimum barrel length?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 14859
Re: Optimum barrel length?
LC formed brass 20.0gr H110 no anneal CCI 400 primer Barnes 110gr blacktip 2.25" oal mild crimp Here are velocity averages from a variety of bbls I have with the above load. Shot suppressed at 4-5' from the center of the chronograph screens. Temps 70-80 degree range. 8" bbl 2094fps (FN) 9....
- Fri Aug 09, 2019 9:59 am
- Forum: Main Discussion Area
- Topic: Optimum barrel length?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 14859
Re: Optimum barrel length?
I was thinking that an 8 inch would be good for pigs within 50 yards (with a suppressor). Do you think that is a good idea? Thom IF within 50yd, I think 8" would be fine. Based on my calculations of retained velocity vs bullet maker's velocity recommendation for expansion and actual performanc...
- Tue Jul 16, 2019 8:07 am
- Forum: Handloading
- Topic: Primer pocket longevity
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6370
Re: Primer pocket longevity
I can say the Worst for me has been WCC, followed by FC followed by RP formed from 221 Fireball.
- Wed May 29, 2019 1:22 pm
- Forum: Main Discussion Area
- Topic: Adjustable Gas Block settings questions.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8319
Re: Adjustable Gas Block settings questions.
With adjustable gas blocks and the Blackout, you just never know until you experiment with your setup (and keep notes as mentioned by others). For example: With my PRI gas block (no "clicks", you just turn the adjustment screw in or out, so all settings mentioned are screw turns counter cl...
- Fri May 10, 2019 9:32 am
- Forum: Handloading
- Topic: Challenges cutting down 556/223 and forming to 300 blackout
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4340
Re: Challenges cutting down 556/223 and forming to 300 blackout
When I form Blackout cases (using a Redding die) vs resizing after firing already formed cases, I found I had to have the sizing die in different positions for the 2 tasks. Specifically, when forming, my die has to make firm contact with the shell holder. When resizing, I have to have the die 1/2 tu...