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Comprehensive reply and thanks.

This set of dies was given to me a few years ago. I reload for .38 special, a little, but this RCBS kit for .243 is a cut above my Lee dies. Could anyone identify the dies. I don’t have a .243 rifle.

Here’s the story…some while ago, I think during Covid boredom, I spotted an advertisement for a magazine that held a high number of rounds for the S&W 10-22. I think it was 40 or 35 rounds, way more than the 25 that the SW mag can take. I tend to load 20 in my mags as jamming occurs. The company was recognisable and UK based. I paid I think £50, not sure, but nothing since. I waited some time and emailed them. The reply said that the magazine was nearing its testing stage!!! and to be patient. I presumed that the magazine was ready to post. OK. Now I can’t find any address or number to check. I’ve searched through my computer but can’t turn up a confirmation or anything. Does anyone know the company or bought as I did?

I think a group of BP shooters could combine and import high quality BP from England from Krank’s. If the hazmat is divided among the group, then the price should be manageable. Is that not feasible?

I’m looking at a Konus 1-6x24 30mm. Would that spec focus at close ranges as in Gallery rifle, from 25 to 10 yards.

I’ve recently got into Gallery Rifle competition, T&P and Multi Target. I bought a Marlin 94 in .44 magnum. I was wondering about a suitable scope for these disciplines, for example, is 3x9 acceptable. Is there one scope that dominates. Cheers.

Well, before this I’ve waited for 13 weeks for One On, but for a complete Regrant just recently, it was 6 weeks.

Great video.

I reload lots of .38 Sp, .357 and .44 magnum with small gallery powder loads. Being able to see the powder down inside the case is important, and I’ve noticed new brass makes it easy. Old brass not so easy because of the sooty deposits. Would an ultrasonic cleaner remove the deposits inside the case? I load on a Lee Pro 1000 and I can get lovely shiny brass on the outside of the case with all the usual methods. Has anyone used an ultrasonic cleaner to do this? Don’t like the steel pins idea as it sounds like too much trouble but I'm interested in ultrasonic method. Anyone use that method?

I have been trying to source Weaver T36 for benchrest shooting but it appears they are no longer made. I have seen one for sale in the United States but that has its problems. Does anyone know a dealer who might be able to source one?

The Loadmaster priming is a challenge. It’s the only weak part of the design but you can do it. I see lots of reloading dudes on YouTube using it including ElvisAmmo so there you go. Good luck with it, but I sold mine after I gave it a good go.....and I’m a tinkerer. I went back to the Lee Pro 1000 for 9mm, 357, 45 etc. I don’t shoot 222/223 but I think the Pro 1000 can handle that calibre. I’ve spoken to many guys about reloading and the truthful ones will admit that Dillon and Lyman and RCBS can be a pain in the *** when priming. ps lots of Reloader's prime separately.

I have an old box of Mountain & Sowden in the workshop. They are not mine so must have been given the box.

Vince, your reminding me of all the reasons I stopped casting bullets. Key holing is a nuisance and one that I never really solved. I retired the moulds for 9mm, 357/38, .45acp and .40sw and moved to copper wash or bought hard-cast lead. I download all my calibres now so that they just recycle the pistol or are just sufficient for revolver. I never hot load any calibre as there is no near. Leading is not an issue. I began casting again for a Parker Hale Volunteer and remembered how much fun casting can be. It was the present lock-down that has lead me to powder coating because I had the moulds, alloy bricks and an oven sitting unused. It’s the powder that’s holding me back. I’ve noticed that the powder is cheap so if I buy, and it’s no good, then no harm. I can’t believe that no one on PW is doing it or at least responded.

I use Federal primers exclusively now and have never had a problem, ever. I shoot about 150/250 a month, rifle and pistol, depending. Or I did. The only time a primer exploded was a CCI large pistol primer and it set off 3 more in the Lee Pro Primer tray. I will never forget it.

Ok, I appreciate the replys. The calibre I'm shooting and making for, if it works, is 9mm. I buy copper wash bullets now but they are dear, so powder coating might; 1. Be fun to make. 2. Be cheap to shoot. There are lots of suppliers but they dont all work, im told. Lots of pretty colours but whats the point in buying if the chemical mix isnt right. Hoping someone here might be into powder coating with success and a brand that I can buy.

I’ve got the time and all the bits and pieces so I thought I would try it. I have not bought any powder because I was told that some powders do not work which makes the last step tricky. Obviously I need a UK supplier. I really need the experience of someone who has powder coated with a particular powder easily sourced.

I’m reading a lot about powder coating your own cast bullets and was wondering if any one was doing it on PW? It looks kinda fun and replaces lubing or tumble lubing. For example where are you buying the powder coating needed?

Good story.

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The rifle is fitted with Ruger scope rings which is a plus but the 30mm thing throws all my scope plans off. Burris do a reasonable one which I found tonight, 3x9x50.

Are they for a Ruger?

I don't think they are like any other type of rings. They seem to be a Ruger specific fit. As far as I can see they are both different heights. The rear is high the front is low. This is the problem: the rings are quiet a dear item and they are already fitted, so it seems a pity not to use them. Just not on a Nikon 1" scope.

I've found a .22 rifle I would like to buy. It's a Ruger 77/22 bolt action with 16" barrel. The rifle is for Club use at various distances. For fun really. The problem is the Ruger has 30mm scope rings fitted. There is no scope. I wanted to buy a Nikon 3-9x40 to mount on it but the Nikon is 1" diameter. The Ruger scope rings are dear but finding a 30mm scope for .22 is not that easy. I can't a find a 30mm scope with a fine reticle suitable for .22 without a hefty price tag. Anyone got any suggestions?

Yes, 74 grains of Varget but you have to really ram it it hard. Sorry I meant 47 grains.

Just catching up with this thread. Originally it was about the true size of shot size as opposed to what it said on the box. It reminded me of a serious case a number of years ago. It was the so called Black Panther murderer. I'm not going to google it but oncerned an armed robber specialising in robbing sub post offices. He used a sawn off shotgun to enforce his will. He killed at least once using the shotgun. When caught the police seized the sawn off and cartridges. However the shot size used to kill the victim did not match the cartridges found. His Defense used this as proof that he didn't do it. However the cartridge company, British, confessed that the size of the shot did not always match what it said on the box.