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Is anyone of the opinion that I could rechamber this beast to a longer/higher-pressure round than .45ACP? http://www.gmriflebarrel.com/barrelblanksround/175-round-rifle-barrel-blanks/45-acp-heavy-raw-blank,-175-x-125-4140,-116 I'd love to do .454 Casull or .460 S&W Magnum, even if I have...

Hello All, I understand wear on rifling in rifled barrels--high velocity, hard bullets and high temperatures cause erosion to the rifling, throat/leade and muzzle crown. If I'm dealing with a chokeless smooth-bore shotgun barrel, shooting slugs through a 5 degree throat/leade, what will...

Hello All, I've always reloaded reasonably rounded- or flat-point pistol bullets and will try my hand soon at reloading jacketed rifle bullets for a cartridge similar to .243 Winchester. Are the punches/inserts for rifle bullets typically conical or cushioned to protect the nose of a...

My files don't show a good chamber drawing for 7.62x54R--after much Googling and scrounging, I've found drawings of the cartridge itself, but nothing for the chamber. Any help is appreciated! jkpq45

OK folks, designing a wildcat along the lines of 240 Gibbs, but using the 7.62x54R case as a parent vs. .30-06. Using Nosler Varmageddon (tipped, flat-base) 55-grain j-words with polymer tips, 0.750" long. On to the questions: 1. What's my minimum cartridge neck length? Am I going to get in...

Will a smooth barrel extension on a rifled barrel increase velocity? For example, my .243 barrel is 22" long. If I were to thread the end and install a tube with ID equaling groove diameter, am I going to increase velocity of the projectile? Will accuracy decrease? Thanks! jkpq45

Hello All, Looking for a .243/6mm cartridge which has reasonably long barrel life (2000 rounds?) while also getting decent performance from light- and mid-weight bullets (50-60 grainers at 3700+ FPS and 100 grainers at 2700+ FPS). Possible Candidates: 1. Leave as 243 Win 2. 243AI 3...

In searching for an MKA 1919, the question is--can the uppers be changed to different calibers, or would it require some serious rework of the mechanism? Never actually handled one--I'd have to order to see. Thanks, jkpq45

Hello All, I've got a bunch of surplus ammunition, berdan primed. Wanting to pull the bullets and powder as I've got more time than money--I can reused these, but the case and primer are going to the scrap pile unless anyone can use them. Any interest? 7.62x54r and 7.62x39. jkpq45

Let's say that I have a Remington 700 take-off barrel chambered in .300 Winchester Magnum. I'd like to do a chamber casting, then turn custom FL and neck-only sizing dies custom to this particular chamber. Should the internal dimensions of the FL sizing die match my chamber exactly, or should...

Continuing my search for a suitably strong action for .30-378 Weatherby Magnum.... I have the opportunity to rescue a drill-demilled LEN4MKI. Think it's a good candidate for this rebarrel (assuming the welds, etc. done to demill it aren't prohibitively invasive on the receiver or locking...

I've got the action. I've got the barrel--problem is that it's 0.729" or so OD. Should I manufacture some sort of sleeve to get up to the 0.980 OD of the mosin barrel? Curiousity laid at the feet of those who've done it before me. All is helpful and thanked! jkpq45

Figured I'd turn some sub-gauge inserts for my 12 and 20 gauges. Everything kosher with using aluminum, or should I use steel? Would A36 (rebar) be appropriate if I figured out how to rust-protect it? First project will be a 12 to .410 gauge or .45LC, then I'm thinking of getting fancy and...

Hello All, I have a 30" fixed full choke barrel on my 12 ga rem 1100--I'd like to shorten it a bit to open up to cylinder bore, then install a polychoke as I've used them on other firearms to great success. The question is--which parts do I need? Numrich lists several parts--"collet,"...

Hello All, I'd love to make my own old-west rifle (but not TOO old west!) Ideally, I'd find a kit for a lever-action .45LC (or long colt, if you'd prefer.) If it was in the style of a Henry model 1860, I'd be even happier: Anyone ever heard of such a beast in kit-form? jkpq45

Hello All, I'm sorry if this has been asked before--but a search came up with little applicable information. I've got my eye on a Dan Wesson model 15 - chambered in .357 magnum. I know it's possible to swap out shrouds and barrels on these revolvers to change barrel length--but can I...

My Remington 1100 needs a new receiver finish--rust bluing won't work as the chromium content is too high; I'm considering color case hardening. I'm worried about de-brazing the mag. tube with the high temperatures involved. I've considered welding in the mag. tube but think it's too thin to...

Let's be honest--shotshell reloading components are high-priced; promo shotshells from federal/winchester/remington at walmart are cheap. Has anyone torn apart these shotshells to harvest the powder, shot and primers? I figure it's got to be cheaper than buying components individually...

In the past week or two, Dick's Sporting Goods was running a deal where, if you bought several boxes of shotshells, you'd get a free plastic box. Anyone remember how many you had to buy?

Hello Friends, I'm considering a hotrod 12 gauge project a-la-Mr. Hubel. My search for 12ga heavy barrel stock has turned me on to Numrich part #587370, whose description reads: " Barrel Blank, Shotgun, Unchambered,Unturned-19-1/2'' Long,1.150'' O.D,Steel, Wht 12 Gauge Unchambered...