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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 01-20-2024, 10:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,288
Posted By Jim D
Yes ! The AA2230 and X-terminator have been my...

Yes ! The AA2230 and X-terminator have been my best powders for my 17 FB.

I have a bunch of formed brass, that need annealing. Looking forward to Spring.
What kind of neck thickness, on your...
Forum: Small Caliber Load Data 12-22-2023, 03:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,759
Posted By Jim D
If you guys purchase some ? Check the neck...

If you guys purchase some ?
Check the neck thickness. It kinda sounds like they may be seconds ?
I purchased a few bags a several years back. They were sold as seconds. I found the necks to be...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 04-26-2023, 01:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,611
Posted By Jim D
Had it done on a TC Carbine, 22 H to 221FB. I...

Had it done on a TC Carbine, 22 H to 221FB.
I had to replace to extractor, used a 223 extractor, to get the fired cases out.
Worked fine.

Jim
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 04-17-2023, 03:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,247
Posted By Jim D
Yeah ! One of my most accurate rifles, and the...

Yeah ! One of my most accurate rifles, and the bore looks like a wash board !
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 04-14-2023, 05:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,247
Posted By Jim D
Bore Scope fun !

Today, while wondering how close my trimmed cases fit my chamber, on a 223, I inserted an Ultrasonic cleaned and sized case into my rifle. The scope showed plainly I had trimmed enough, but also the...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 03-11-2023, 07:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,093
Posted By Jim D
Thanks for the info ! After pushing a...

Thanks for the info !

After pushing a cleaning rod through the bore, it appears there is plenty of clearance , for a bullet to pass, without making contact.
As for the noise level, It didn't...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 03-10-2023, 03:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,093
Posted By Jim D
Two small holes slightly larger than 1/8", on the...

Two small holes slightly larger than 1/8", on the top side of the brake.

They are angled backward.
I'll try and post the Ebay pic.
...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 03-06-2023, 01:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,093
Posted By Jim D
The rifle grouped very well around an inch, a...

The rifle grouped very well around an inch, a little under, with the brake.
As soon as I put the brake back on, the group returned, to the original grouping.

My theory was, the extra weight...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 03-05-2023, 06:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,093
Posted By Jim D
Muzzle Brake and Impact difference

Wow !
I picked up a cheap muzzle brake, for my new Howa Mini, in 223. Pencil thin barrel, came threaded. So why not try ?

Sighted in and everything looked good at a hundred yards. My son...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 02-28-2023, 03:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,667
Posted By Jim D
Thanks ! I still have rounds loaded with these...

Thanks ! I still have rounds loaded with these powders from as many years back. I'm wondering what kind of condition that powder is in ?

Back to my reloading room and pull at least a few apart...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 02-27-2023, 10:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,667
Posted By Jim D
The more research I do, I'm inclined to dump. ...

The more research I do, I'm inclined to dump.

Sad anyway !

Jim
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 02-27-2023, 09:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,667
Posted By Jim D
I believe it's the tin in the can. There is...

I believe it's the tin in the can. There is definite rust around the inside of the can walls, and neck area.

In my earlier days of reloading, from which this stuff is from. My reloading was done...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 02-27-2023, 03:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,667
Posted By Jim D
I'll try the magnet thing. I have several pounds...

I'll try the magnet thing. I have several pounds of IMR 4198 that I just about axed.
Thanks !

Jim
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 02-27-2023, 01:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,667
Posted By Jim D
Rusty Powder

Going through my powder, several cans from the 80s. IMR 4064 looked OK, until I poured it out. a red tint, and red
powder.
Can had some rust, insde.
Hard to throw it out when it's at $50 a...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 02-22-2023, 03:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,709
Posted By Jim D
Winter is case forming season for me also. ...

Winter is case forming season for me also.
I've been forming 17 Fireball from LC 13 brass.

20VT should be easy enough starting with a 221 Trim die. Size, then Trim and turn the necks down,
...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 01-26-2023, 02:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,976
Posted By Jim D
Disappointed in Hodgdon 2023 Manual

Just received the new Hodgdon 2023 Annual Manual, from Midway.
Boy was I disappointed!
It was thicker than previous, and I was excited ! They were carrying data for Accurate, and Ramshot powders....
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 01-09-2023, 12:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,347
Posted By Jim D
If my feeble Memory is correct ? Some one here...

If my feeble Memory is correct ?
Some one here on this site used to make and sell replacement screws for the rings. This was several years ago !

Seems I have a set somewhere.
If I can find...
Forum: Small Caliber Load Data 12-19-2022, 10:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,535
Posted By Jim D
Extreme spread on my sorting, showed .02 spread. ...

Extreme spread on my sorting, showed .02 spread.

the 4 groups are about .005 spread between each group. Two middle groups equal about 75% of them.

I'll be waiting until Spring to load these...
Forum: Small Caliber Load Data 12-19-2022, 01:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,535
Posted By Jim D
I spent some Quality time with my Bonanza "M"...

I spent some Quality time with my Bonanza "M" beam.
Sorted into four groups.
Forum: Small Caliber Load Data 12-17-2022, 03:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,535
Posted By Jim D
Hornady 17 cal. Rejects

Recently I picked up a couple of bags of of Hornady 17 cal. 17 gr. Rejects, sold by High Plains. These came from an estate auction.

...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 11-23-2022, 05:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,741
Posted By Jim D
Thanks Bill ! We played with some once fired...

Thanks Bill !
We played with some once fired Mil. brass, and the die works great. We checked run out and it is at .001.
Neck tension is good also.
My son put in his order to rebarrel, the...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 11-20-2022, 12:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,741
Posted By Jim D
Thanks Bill ! I picked up a RCBS, two die...

Thanks Bill !

I picked up a RCBS, two die forming set, for the 17/223 chamber.

The first die squeezes the neck down to accommodate the 20 cal. bullets.

My son is getting ready to pull the...
Forum: Project Guns 11-19-2022, 03:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,706
Posted By Jim D
Not True ! I tried tonight. with both of my...

Not True !
I tried tonight. with both of my RCBS SB dies. They did NOT size enough.
Jim
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 11-19-2022, 02:54 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,741
Posted By Jim D
OK ! I ran a piece of LC brass into a Small...

OK !
I ran a piece of LC brass into a Small base 223 RCBS die, with the expander taken out.
Checked the neck and it is nowhere near, sized down enough to hold a 20 cal bullet.
I just wanted...
Forum: Small Caliber Load Data 11-16-2022, 03:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,619
Posted By Jim D
Sisk Bullets ?

I picked up a couple of boxes (100 count) at an auction, in 17 cal. 20 and 25 grain Hollow point.
The boxes appear to by quite old.

Has anyone here had any experience with the Sisk bullets ?
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