tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post2567106397467795956..comments2023-08-15T06:33:53.114-07:00Comments on Bison Prepper: wrong groupJames M Dakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-72684191482879259702018-03-31T07:24:01.847-07:002018-03-31T07:24:01.847-07:00Is that manufacturing, or stockpiling? It would m...Is that manufacturing, or stockpiling? It would make a difference.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-40014616614446137272018-03-31T00:02:49.249-07:002018-03-31T00:02:49.249-07:00Lewiston ID is the center of the Western US ammuni...Lewiston ID is the center of the Western US ammunition universe. Expect post-collapse Fed's (or whatever centralized power structure) to occupy a useful place like this at whatever cost (to the local residents). Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-46286884879189015472018-03-30T05:38:17.781-07:002018-03-30T05:38:17.781-07:00See, now that you put it that way, it makes perfec...See, now that you put it that way, it makes perfect sense. My wisdom of the ages has been neglected, and I had a couple of hairs out of place. Why don't more minions understand my trials and tribulations?James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-18576996569913104142018-03-29T19:05:00.683-07:002018-03-29T19:05:00.683-07:00Yep, spud is the mostest correct minion here. Just...Yep, spud is the mostest correct minion here. Just stick with a mold and stock powder/primer/cases etc. Lord Bison your time is waaayy tooo valuable to be dinkin with that jerry rigging to make a gun go bang. You have hair care duties and magnus opus manifestos to publish, stay on course! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-91646552641924766012018-03-29T18:51:43.460-07:002018-03-29T18:51:43.460-07:00I have the components/mold for the 303-but it woul...I have the components/mold for the 303-but it wouldn't hurt to lay in more, cheaper.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-3024431345134316232018-03-29T18:50:41.144-07:002018-03-29T18:50:41.144-07:00Hey, much thanks. Those two should hurt my brain ...Hey, much thanks. Those two should hurt my brain for awhile. James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-36171455818675143112018-03-29T18:46:43.972-07:002018-03-29T18:46:43.972-07:00I was a bit scared away with the prices on the 32 ...I was a bit scared away with the prices on the 32 ammo. And then the barrel obstruction. I could switch all over with bullet molds and brass and reloader, but really I feel a carbine round should be the minimum for the rifle. I was trying to reduce resources, but wishing to go battle rifle to carbine, not down to pistol.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-17242869353478981952018-03-29T18:42:58.508-07:002018-03-29T18:42:58.508-07:00That's the guy I tried years ago.That's the guy I tried years ago.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-89635007361140832932018-03-29T17:35:58.463-07:002018-03-29T17:35:58.463-07:00Instead of trying to assemble 303 rounds with comp...Instead of trying to assemble 303 rounds with components from disassembled 7.62x39 rounds, consider contacting these folks for an adapter that might allow you to shoot the 7.62x39 rounds in your Enfield: http://www.mcace.com/adapters.htm. Other folks in the forums have mentioned using one of their adapters for this purpose.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-18634879086092488732018-03-29T17:28:20.653-07:002018-03-29T17:28:20.653-07:00What is the purpose of the reduced .303 load? Sma...What is the purpose of the reduced .303 load? Small game, or something quiet or very low recoil? I've used the .32 ACP chamber adapter for the .303 and liked it. Most .32 ACP is pretty weak. I recommend Sellier & Bellot 73 grain FMJ. It's strong for .32 ACP, and it tumbles upon impact, which creates a relatively effective wounding profile. It shouldn't get stuck in your barrel. Here's some stats for .32 ACP in an 18" barrel, not sure how long yours is.<br /><br />http://ballisticsbytheinch.com/32auto.html<br />Peace outAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-43145413715655798722018-03-29T16:01:27.695-07:002018-03-29T16:01:27.695-07:00Free books for the next two days
https://www.anon...Free books for the next two days<br /><br />https://www.anonymousconservative.com/blog/evopsych-free-again-for-two-days-plus-julian-langness-on-sale/Dingonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-36185259654492698802018-03-29T15:14:41.861-07:002018-03-29T15:14:41.861-07:00Seems to me that you're be better off just buy...Seems to me that you're be better off just buyng bulk powder and primers. Then getting a mold for .303 bullets. Always gonna be lead laying around.Spudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00689059709873763146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-75225379113796437882018-03-29T15:02:53.685-07:002018-03-29T15:02:53.685-07:00I've got a good feeling that most anyone could...I've got a good feeling that most anyone could get along with you Sixbears. If they can't, then likely they don't get along with anybody !Spudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00689059709873763146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-66692988862218836622018-03-29T14:43:54.326-07:002018-03-29T14:43:54.326-07:00Interesting-thanks!Interesting-thanks!James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-21722882424978135032018-03-29T14:37:41.514-07:002018-03-29T14:37:41.514-07:00Great haired one, I Haven't tried what you spe...Great haired one, I Haven't tried what you speak of but I do reload. I have been making .308 and 7.62x54r using a small amount of pistol powder for light and quiet loads. Key word is "Gallery" loads. I tried trailboss powder but found red dot or bullseye to do the same for least $. Tip the muzzle up before you shoot so the powder gets closer to the primer and use magnum primers. Very quiet subsonic loads without recoil and hitting tennis balls at 50 yards. My best to you, Lake Erie Pirate Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-88315583299146233132018-03-29T12:22:56.501-07:002018-03-29T12:22:56.501-07:00Bullet molds is also my preferred solution, for a ...Bullet molds is also my preferred solution, for a number of reasons :<br />- you have basically a new bullet with nominal specifications<br />- it is the bullet you know, and have prepared for (the right kind of powder, maybe gas checks, known ballistics)<br />- ideally your type of weapon and the rifling of its barrel has been chosing with cast bullets in mind (and maybe improvised powder as well), like .38 Special or .30-30 for instance.<br /><br />If one of your post-apocalyptic occupations is "weaponry" (repairing, reloading, making components etc.) then you might be interest in bullet swaging, i.e. creating jackets for the bullets. The problem here is to get the right kind of metal for this. <br /><br />In my book, bullet swaging is only interesting for fast bullets and their twist rates, like .223 for instance. You can swage .223 bullets using .22LR cases.Avehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06508223217305671728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-46251311798007401062018-03-29T12:10:26.271-07:002018-03-29T12:10:26.271-07:00This is why I get the minions opinions ( hey, I...This is why I get the minions opinions ( hey, I'm I friggin poet ). When the devil is in the details you can pretty much count on an unholy visit.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-34542179654090996022018-03-29T11:31:20.210-07:002018-03-29T11:31:20.210-07:00“Some shooters with reduced loads will use filler ...“Some shooters with reduced loads will use filler material (like the synthetic fiber that one finds in pillows, Dacron) on top of the powder.”<br /><br /><br />I’ve heard of this as well. However I’ve never heard of anyone doing this with smokeless loads; only blackpowder, and even then, using straight, not necked cases. They used fiber wads or corn meal to take up the extra space. The fiber wads wouldn’t work for a necked cartridge, but the corn meal might. Again, you’d have to verify this procedure for smokeless loads. <br /><br />I would think that a bullet mould, and being able to salvage any lead bullet that you may come across (or any lead that you come across period) would be a more versatile strategy, but what do I know? If I were a true survivalist I’d be living in Idaho near the great one :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-79525773269842517192018-03-29T11:21:55.469-07:002018-03-29T11:21:55.469-07:00And the Shaman can sell his brand of BS easier tha...And the Shaman can sell his brand of BS easier than the chief :)James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-46633534988388902282018-03-29T11:20:28.448-07:002018-03-29T11:20:28.448-07:00I did read up on the ComBlock differing bullet dia...I did read up on the ComBlock differing bullet diameters. The Enfield should take all of them, in theory. The 303 is a .311 and should be good to .313. This is not a serious project, just a Off Scenario, a Curiousity Killed The Cat. If I knew why the chamber insert guy discontinued for the 303 I'd have better info. James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-65760386172596362862018-03-29T11:18:41.748-07:002018-03-29T11:18:41.748-07:00The problem with loose filler material is that the...The problem with loose filler material is that the powder will get in the material (or its folds) in ever different quantities from one cartridge to the other. You shots will then be very inconsistent.Avehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06508223217305671728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-61977944132848709962018-03-29T11:14:56.528-07:002018-03-29T11:14:56.528-07:00Thanks. I think the velocity will be okay, the bo...Thanks. I think the velocity will be okay, the both rounds used jacketed.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-46880229045137486302018-03-29T11:13:08.718-07:002018-03-29T11:13:08.718-07:00Okay, the "not filling the case with powder&q...Okay, the "not filling the case with powder" sounds vaguely familiar. I would think something like just tissue/toilet paper to pack it down, perhaps? Newspaper-whatever is handy. Good to know for improvised loads, but it also tells me not to buy the steel case rounds to cannibalize.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-71919377916209632162018-03-29T10:46:58.545-07:002018-03-29T10:46:58.545-07:00>> note: for all my professional reloaders. ...>> note: for all my professional reloaders. If I wanted to, would it be an issue to take the components of a 7.62x39 and use them in a Lee-Enfield? <br /><br />From what I have read (never experienced it myself), there is a problem when you have too little powder in a large cartridge : the primer gases make that powder fly inside and causes incomplete combustion. Your cartridge will hence be very inconsistent. <br /><br />Some shooters with reduced loads will use filler material (like the synthetic fiber that one finds in pillows, Dacron) on top of the powder. I don't know what becomes of the Dacron filler, and I didn't want to find out because I don't want to have a molten speck of nylon in my barrel.<br /><br />Maybe you can play around with different types of powder to fill it more, but this is outside my area of expertise.<br /><br />One problem I see is that powders for large cartridges are burning slowly, and powders for interemdiate cartridges are burning faster. Since pressure increases exponentially, you can have catastrophic damage when filling a .303 cases with 7,62x39 powder.<br /><br />The only way to work with the setup is to cannibalize the bullet and the primer from the 7,62x39 round and set the powder aside, in a well-closed glass jar, and use slow powder on this light bullet on .303 specifications.Avehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06508223217305671728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-79377193617193758272018-03-29T10:10:54.878-07:002018-03-29T10:10:54.878-07:00Be careful with sub loads if you are working with ...Be careful with sub loads if you are working with jacketed bullets (vs. lead cast). Low velocity bullets may shed the jacket inside the bore if velocity is not high enough. Not an expert here so if someone else doesn't chime in, look that up.<br /><br />Personally, I don't see a problem with low velocity .303. Many used to load low velocity bullets in 'Ye Olden Times', when one rifle had to do it all and handloading in the field was commonly done. You may want to check out the forum CastBoolits / Gunload forums for more information - good luck !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com