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  1. thejim2

    Hunting & Fishing what 30-06 projectiles do you use

    Re: what 30-06 projectiles do you use thank you all for your input, i really appreciate it. Mulie-Mike I sent you a pm on the brass, thanks.
  2. thejim2

    Hunting & Fishing .50 cal muzzle loader bullets and powder charges

    Just checking to see: 1. what .50 cal muzzle loader bullets people use and the results they get on game, specifically deer with them. and 2. What powder charges people are using and the results. I have been using 100 grains of powder (50 grain pre-formed charges), but I recently got a magnum...
  3. thejim2

    new barrel break in question

    Re: new barrel break in question <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bobo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Cheaper is fine</div></div> +1
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    Hunting & Fishing ballistic tips, after the shot...

    Re: ballistic tips, after the shot... <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: FN in MT</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: thejim2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">After input received...
  5. thejim2

    Question about measuring length to ogive

    Re: Question about measuring length to ogive My understading of ogive measuments is it changes (even if sometimes very little) from bullet to bullet, weather its from the same box, different weight, different brand, etc...
  6. thejim2

    reloading equipment storage

    I just moved into a new house and planned on setting up my reloading bench in the basement. Given the properties of basements (damp, furnace, hot water tank, etc.), are there any problems with setting up my bench in the basement, about 15-20 feet away from the furnace and hot water tank. -Is...
  7. thejim2

    Hunting & Fishing ballistic tips, after the shot...

    After input received from another post, I think I'm going to try deer hunting with balistic tips this year. For those who have used them, I'm asking what after effects inside the deer you've had with fragmentation of the projectile. In your expiriences, does the round stay in tact in one...
  8. thejim2

    Hunting & Fishing what 30-06 projectiles do you use

    Re: what 30-06 projectiles do you use Thank you all very much for the input.
  9. thejim2

    Hunting & Fishing what 30-06 projectiles do you use

    I am starting to reload for my 30-06 that I will use mostly for whitetail deer hunting, but may up it to bear in the future. I'm just wonding if some of you can share what projectiles you have used in your reloads for this caliber, and what results you've had after the shot. thanks, Jim
  10. thejim2

    question-back of projectile exposed/not jacketed

    Re: question-back of projectile exposed/not jacketed great, thanks very much
  11. thejim2

    question-back of projectile exposed/not jacketed

    I bought some cheap 62 gr projectiles from MidwayUSA. The bullet is 90% jacketed, but the very rear/flat of the projectile is not jacketed/exposed (lead?). If firing this though an AR-15, can the exposed lead cause any issues down the road, IE excessive/damaging lead builup in the barrel/gas...
  12. thejim2

    Gunsmithing question-back of projectile exposed/not jacketed

    I bought some cheap 62 gr projectiles from MidwayUSA. The bullet is 90% jacketed, but the very rear/flat of the projectile is not jacketed/exposed (lead?). If firing this though an AR-15, can the exposed lead cause any issues down the road, IE excessive/damaging lead builup in the barrel/gas...
  13. thejim2

    question-projectile causing damage to weapon

    I bought some cheap 62 gr projectiles from MidwayUSA. The bullet is 90% jacketed, but the very rear/flat of the projectile is not jacketed/exposed (lead?). If firing this though an AR-15, can the exposed lead cause any issues down the road, IE excessive/damaging lead builup in the barrel/gas...
  14. thejim2

    powder charge for 5.56

    I am reloading for 223/5.56 brass, however I can't seem to find any load data for the 5.56. I will be using Varget powder and doing load developments for 62, 69, and 75 grain bullets. I know that due to brass specs, the 5.56 has a higher pressures, should I just use 1-2 grains less powder...
  15. thejim2

    Feedback Good Guy List

    Re: Good Guy List Cypriss32 is definetly GTG. great to deal with, easy to set up payment, fast shipping of product, stayed in touch every step of the way. I would happily do sales with Cypriss32 again
  16. thejim2

    questions-reloading for AR's

    I also posted this in the "reloading" forum, just checking to see if I get any additional opinions in here: I had a few questions about reloading for semi-autos and I was hoping some people could provide some input. I've done quite a bit of searching the forums, but I havn't found anything that...
  17. thejim2

    Questions on reloading for semi-autos

    I had a few questions about reloading for semi-autos and I was hoping some people could provide some input. I've done quite a bit of searching the forums, but I havn't found anything that totally answers my questions: I am reloading for a Rock River 223/5.56 AR and a DPMS SASS 308/7.62 AR. I...
  18. thejim2

    Feedback Good Guy List

    Re: Good Guy List TeamSendIt!!! is GOOD TO GO/GREAT GUY!. I just bought a 338LM mag rifle (my first buy on snipershide, and the transaction couldn't have been easier for me despite my inherent concerns being new to the hide). Very easy to set up payment and rifle arrived super fast to my...
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    Feedback Good Guy List

    Re: Good Guy List mm509 is good to go/great guy. I bought 3 pmags, great price, items in perfect condition, super fast shipping. I would gladly do business with mm509 again, and recomend anyone else to do the same.
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