Quote from: 223 on May 16, 2024, 08:32 PM

Quote from: big5ifty on Apr 19, 2024, 09:05 AM

Quote from: 223 on Apr 18, 2024, 07:39 PMI size my 9mm cast bullets in a Lee .356" sizer.  They are quench hardened and powder coated.

Are you sizing first then powder coating ?

No, sizing last.

If you are measuring with a micrometer, not a vernier, and they are .358, the least effort is to buy a new sizer die of the correct size.

I also size last. Quench from the powder oven and then size. The pc is slick enough that I don't lube bullets for sizing any longer.

I have the following to sell

45acp bullets
237 x 220gn cmj
308 x 225gn lead
R900
Based in Port of Elizabeth
Courier for buyers account
Zero eight two 6042060

To measure the case length to the shoulder, you need some tools that actually index on the case shoulder or "datum line".  These cost money.

A cheap trick to get similar results is to use a sized 9mmP case.  Stick it over the 308 case mouth and measure from 308 base to 9mm base.  The exact measurement on a fired case, a new case and a "bumped" case will usually tell you the story.

Also look at a quick-detachable bi-pod type. 
The Harris screw was not designed for quick mounting and dismounting.

Quote from: big5ifty on Apr 19, 2024, 09:05 AM

Quote from: 223 on Apr 18, 2024, 07:39 PMI size my 9mm cast bullets in a Lee .356" sizer.  They are quench hardened and powder coated.

Are you sizing first then powder coating ?

No, sizing last.

Quote from: troglodyte on May 09, 2024, 06:33 PM

Quote from: Krazong on May 08, 2024, 08:03 PMI find that the stick-on wheel weights which are actually made of lead (Pb) can only be used for muzzle loaders.  In fact, they are so soft that it's in fact almost pure 100% Lead.  Because it's not really an alloy, it casts with great difficulty and does not flow as well as the crimp-on wheelwreights.  You also would want to increase the temperature a lot to effectively cast a nice bullet without wrinkles.  They made great roundballs and I use them exclusively to cast my .715" and .735" roundballs.  These balls consume huge amounts of lead, being 550 and 650 grains respectively.

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I was told the stick on weights are NOT pure lead, the need to be softer than lead and are therefore an alloy. I have believed this since forever,
I now actually researched it to correct your post only to find that the stick on weights I have been turning down are actually the real thing ..........................Waaaaaaaaa ha ha ha !

I measured the hardness of ingots cast from stick-on lead wheelweights at 8BHN.
Pure lead is supposed to measure 5BHN.
So it is soft, but still harder than pure lead.
Actual pure lead may become scarce, as many are recycling, and some impurities will always find a way into the alloy.

Used 45ACP Lee Precision Load Master for R3500.00.
Various other Lee dies and accessories for sale.
https://480bc.co.za/Preloved-Gear

Some interesting hunting in some fascinating country


Not the feared place of the - Gulags

A bit like Alaska but different

The R4 rifles had a built-in bipod.  I am pretty sure that it should be possible with a hunting rifle too. A fold-over type like the Steyr Scout should work well.