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Recent content by oldjad02

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    Dillon 650 how to get accurate powder dump?

    Re: Dillon 650 how to get accurate powder dump? I vote with the 'use spherical powders' group. I don't worry about loading for pistol. Just use a load that is .5 grains or so under max. I doubt that the load will vary enough to notice unless you are shooting bullseye. IDPA, IPSC and cowboy...
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    Gunsmithing Lapping the lugs

    I know that the more complete the lug contact the better potential the accuracy. Would lapping the lugs also have a noticable effect on bolt lift? JimDee
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    loads for 260

    I should put my 260 together this week, Been reading about loads, just got in some lapua 139s and a pound of RL17. Seems like 4350 and 4831 are the goto powders, but thought I would see if there is any extra velocity packed in the RL17 for a 260 so I'll load a few of each to start. Appreciate...
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    Rifle Scopes Stripping DuraCoat off a Nightforce.

    Re: Stripping DuraCoat off a Nightforce. Never stripped a scope nor is it on my bucket list. But if i ever think about it I'll send it to you. You do nice work. JimDee
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    Took a whack at Annealing, what do you think?

    Re: Took a whack at Annealing, what do you think? I tried the water pan method about 60 years ago, not sure how good it worked then, but I think I will get the hornady annealer: it has 3 holder (223,308,mag) that spin the case in a power screwdriver or drill motor and uses that heat senitive...
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    Which powder dispenser would you recommend?

    Re: Which powder dispenser would you recommend? Chargemaste, it is the only one that i have, but it works fine, won't be looking for another.