Dick's in Frederick has a few options of ammo in stock today:
Winchester M22 40 GRain copper plated: 1k round box, $69.99
Winchester 333 pack: $20 I think it was
Thunderbolt (500ish): 29.99
Golden Bee (525 round): 34.99
Golden Bee 1400 round bucket: $90 I think
They had 2-3 boxes of...
I'd recommend going with the RCBS Small Base AR dies if you are primarily reloading for semi-auto. I started with Lee Dies and they consistently left the base of the cases too large for minimum SAAMI spec regardless of being LC or Remington, PMC, PPU, etc. This caused charging/seating issues...
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Didn't see this posted, combed the forums I thought it would normally be under.
I'm sure many know, but for those that do not, a Reddit AMA is a conversation thread where folks ask the host any questions and the host replies...
Anyone in Brunswick that can help me change my pistol buffer tube to mil-spec so I can put on my Magpul CTR? I'd do it myself, but no castle nut wrench or vise at the house!
Had my engraving done today and am very happy! The machine is really cool. I am also glad I didn't order my stock online last night as Bollinger's had a bunch of Magpul ones as well as buffer tubes and other AR parts. Picked up a Magpul CTR and Mil-spec buffer while I was there.
They do...
That turkey fryer should do great! Just remember to keep everything dry and never put wet weights into the pot and you'll do fine!
Check out this guy's youtube page too, he's got a lot of good smelting and casting videos. The earlier ones involved more rendering. He has a funny voice too...
Glad I can help you feel better! Finding the weights can be difficult, but you'll eventually find someone... Let them know you do it for a hobby for target shooting. I usually just ask the guy at the desk something along the lines of "Hi, I was wondering if you guys collect your old wheel...
I went to probably 12 different shops before finding some that would give up their wheel weights... Wherever I drove around if I saw a place that looks like they did tires I would stop and ask them. I'd ask if I could have them at first, then I offered cash if/when they seemed resistant to the...
I'm a tinkerer/putterer as well, and I go fairly slow because it is a hobby I enjoy as well :). Just thought it would be difficult to process a bunch of weights in a Lee 4-20 is all. Good to see more casters in the area!
Rendering lead... Sometimes the easiest step of casting a complete bullet!
I had a big post typed up but it came unhinged after a few paragraphs... it really belonged in a Howto guide ;).
The hardest part of rendering the weights I think is the initial sort just because it's so time...
Using the Lee 4-20 smelter must take awhile to render weights since the volume inside isn't very large. My Lee 4-20 will get up over 900F, at least that's what the thermometer says (which I haven't actually tested against a known high temp heat source).
Is there anyone in the Frederick, Washington County or somewhat close to those areas that can do the trust name, city/state engraving while you sit and wait?
I'd rather not strip my lower down and mail it out, or be without the rifle for a few weeks.