mikeh3

Mike if you get the Lee handles with Saeco moulds you might have to open the hole the screw goes through just a hair. With my two Saeco moulds one fit the Lee handle perfect, the other I had to open the screw hole slightly. You might also try posting in the cast bullet group, somebody may have a deal on used moulds. You might also try RCBS and Lyman's websites. The cast bullet group can probably give you more sources on where to look. http://www.castboolits.gunloads.com/index.php

Thanks AzRednek, I did place a post on the Castboolits link.

Thanks again,

Mike

In my opinion SAECO makes the best bullet mold but their cost is considerably higher than Lee. You can save a few bucks buying the Lee brand handles for their 6-cavity mold and use them on SAECO molds.

 

http://www.redding-reloading.com/PDFfiles/bulletchart.pdf

Thanks AzRednek, I looked at the link. These molds look like what I need. I'll look at the Lee handles also.

Thanks again,

Mike

Can anyone recommend a .224 and .264 cast mold? I need something close to 55 grains. I would like to use these in a 222, 223, 22-250 and 6.5x55 (140 - 160 grain). I don't think Lee makes molds for these calibers. Any suggestions appreciated.

Mike

I took a rifle to the range recently with three different loads that I wanted to try, 5 rounds of each. I put up three targets and shot one round from each load at each target, then went back and repeated the process until I had put all 15 rounds down range. That way, I had essentially equal dirt in the barrel for each load being evaluated. I was able to see that one load was clearly better than the other two, so I would say the experiment was successful.

 

Clemson

Thanks for your reply.

Mike

unless it's a new barrel, I don't.

 

the last new barrel I shot in I cleaned with shooter's choice after the first round or two, then every five-round group after that. it is a shaw barrel from 1993 and seems to stay clean now at the 100 or so round mark.

Thanks for your reply.

Mike

Finally got around to building a 22-250 on an 98 action. Took the rifle to the range today to shoot five round groups to find a good load.

After shooting the first group, I got to wondering if I should clean the barrel before shooting the next group of five. I did not clean between the five groups and the best I could get was 7/8 inch at 100 yards.

I need to bed the stock and get a good trigger before I go any further.

Finally, my question is this; How often do you clean your barrel when trying to develop a load?

Thanks,

Mike

My first one was with screws and I have put almost a case through it by now with no problems The last two I did were with rivits just so they look more authentic (I can't tell a diference firing either ones). Sonics rivit advice is what I do also. works well.

 

Roy

Thanks for your replay.

Mike

I have a Lee 160 grain 309 cast round nose bullet mold and was wondering if anyone uses a round nose cast bullet in a Wind 94? I didn't want to buy another mold.

i"ve built both ways ..i use rivets most times now...i no longer remove the barrel ...just drill out the old rivet and use a air hammer to drive in a new rivet..just make sure the rivet is long some that it expands in the hole..and use a modified bolt cutter to mash the mag rivets..you can flair the trigger guard rivets with a center punch.. i"ve used bolts but i like rivets better..

I appreciate your reply.

Mike

i've built a dozen or so using M6 grade 8 button heads. i used m6 because that was the biggest screw i could safely get into the rear trunion on the romi builds. contrary to what some people say i have never had any problems from any screw builds. i have a couple that have more than a thousand rounds through them without coming loose. all i used was blue loctite. hope that helps

I'll give the screws a try.

I was planning on using the NODAK SPUD LLC (NDS-65) reeciver.

Thanks for your reply.

Mike

Anyone out there built a AMD65 using screws? I don't have a press to remove the barrel so I drilled out the rivets in the trunion. I was planning to tap the holes and use screws to attach the receiver.

Anyone have any suggestions or comments on using scews.

Mike

Thanks for the replies.

After alittle research I purchased a Tantal from Atlantic Arms.

I've had the rifle to the range a couple of times, learning the weapon and sighting in.

Even with my old eyes I can still hit water bottles at a 100 yards and thats good enough for me.

I'm very pleased with the rifle and would recommend it to anyone wanting a accurate and fun rifle.

Mike

Mike, since you've stumbled on to those old Herters shellholders, do you have any shellholders for a proprietary Texan press? I've got a dandy vintage Texan Turret but only one shellholder for .473" brass. That covers a lot but I've got 223 and 6.5x55 which have different rims.

Sorry THOR, I don't have anything for the Texan press. I do go to yard sales and flee markets and sometime see different presses. I'll keep you in mind and contact you if I find anything.

Mike

Thanks to everyone who replied.

I have everything I need to build a 22-250 using a 98 Mauser action but seems like I read awhile back that they may be problems with the magazine. If so what do I do about that and will I have other problems with the 22-250 round?

I've been thinking about buying a Polish Tantal 5.45x39 from Center fire systems.

Anyone have any experience with these?

The stock bolts are probably the only "recoil lugs".

 

You could make an aluminum bushing/pillar that fits tightly around the stock bolt; that bushing could then be glass bedded into the stock. It will at least check the position of the action in the stock.

Makes sense, I'll give it a try.

Thanks,

Mike

How do you glass bed an action with no recoil lug?

Like the Romanian 22 trainer, which has no recoil lug or recoil surface that I can see.

If this is possible does anyone have an old Romanian trainer stock they want to sale?

Mike

I have a spare original trainer sling & swivel.

Thanks Z1R, I sent you a message.

Mike

Anyone have a sling swivel for a Romanian 1969 22 Trainer? Could also use a sling.

Thanks.

Thanks karlunity, I'll check out Wal-mart.

Anyone have a sling swivel for a Romanian 1969 22 Trainer? Could also use a sling.

Thanks.

I bought an old Herter's press awhile back and it came with a few shell holders and a RCBS shell holder adapter.

Does anyone know what shell holders 27,19, 13 and #5 will fit?

Thanks in advance.

Thanks Clemson for the info.

I checked the model number on this press and its a Super model 3, built like a tank, I use it for heavy work. I sure hated to see Herter's stop making reloading equipment.

Thanks again

I bought an old Herter's press awhile back and it came with a few shell holders and a RCBS shell holder adapter.

Does anyone know what shell holders 27,19, 13 and #5 will fit?

Thanks in advance.

I would like to hear from anyone using a "Lead Sled" to help in load development.

They seem like a good idea on the surface but I was wondering if there were any draw backs that I'm not aware of? I always wonder if that "flyer" was me or the ammo.

Christmas is coming and I thought the "Lead Sled" may be a good item to put on my want list.

Thanks BradD

I would like to hear from anyone using a "Lead Sled" to help in load development.

They seem like a good idea on the surface but I was wondering if there were any draw backs that I'm not aware of? I always wonder if that "flyer" was me or the ammo.

Christmas is coming and I thought the "Lead Sled" may be a good item to put on my want list.