Recent content by Joe C.

I’m extremely happy with the X-Caliber barrel they made for me. That rifle will be a hell of a shooter for you. Edit: It’s also a very handsome rifle. Congrats.

I’m going to put considerable priority into loading Staball HD in 7mm Rem Mag, and 270 WSM this year. Have any of you used or worked with it, and if so what were your impressions? I’ve dabbled with it a little in 7mm Rem Mag and results are encouraging. It may end up being too slow for the 270...

I hate that our muzzleloader season here in Ohio is in early January. Essentially every doe is carrying a fawn at that point. Pulling the trigger carries a little sting with it for me, but I go if I have tags left.

Absolutely beautiful Dan. You did a great job! I love my .54’s.

With an aftermarket 26” barrel and 1:8 twist they shoot really well for me. Using RL25, Staball HD, or LRT I’m very satisfied. As mentioned previously a 1:9-1:10 twist barrel probably won’t stabilize them well. Here are some loads from Hornady’s manual. Hope this helps a little.

Thank you. It’s an Accurate mold. They group as well as jacketed. Best mold I’ve ever owned. It throws bullets at .460”. I size to .459” with the gas check.

I’d like to see Ruger bring back the 22” barreled 1895, and don’t thread the dang muzzle.

Congratulations Dan!

I figured I was overthinking things again.

Outstanding!

They perform pretty much as a hard cast. They expand a little but penetrate very deep. I’ve never recovered one, but truthfully I haven’t used then on anything big enough to stress the bullet. They have been very accurate for me. To use them in 45-70 you have to use the LEE fcd. Also, from my...

It’s a sickness. It happpened gradually and piece by piece to me. I have a cheap $400 Remington 783. I added a 26” #5 Contour, 1:8 twist stainless X-Caliber barrel in 7mm Rem Mag, Timney trigger, PT&G AICS bottom metal and bolt head, Boyd’s French Walnut stock, bedded the action, and Duracoated...

Yes, the 300 Win Mag fires a .308 diameter bullet. Alaska is saying he likes the 200 grain, .308 diameter bullet, fired from his 300 Win Mag. I think the Hot Cor bullets are overlooked. They perform very well when impact velocities are 3000 fps or below. They are economical, and are very...

I think this is an excellent idea! This never crossed my mind but the cases would last forever in a 308 Win. Thanks, now I want to acquire Fury cases.

I have a random question about hard cast rounds after cleaning the rifle. After cleaning my 1895 in 45-70, I will put a little melted Carnauba Red bullet lube on a patch and run it through the cleaned barrel, then run a couple tight dry patches through the bore to make sure there is only a thin...