Recent content by eric nelson

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    Graphite Treated Barrel Test (Pics)

    Use either (starting fluid)
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    Hammer Prototype, 596 Yard Doe

    Steve don’t tell them how much walnut oil you are infusing into the new vapor trailing bullets. I have to say, cheap entertainment🤣
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    Dramatic drop in velocity with exact same components - strange! Ever seen this??

    Hot mag primers are (to me) very important in your case. Possibly try a different pack?
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    Another Barrel Cooling Thread But I had to, couldn't help myself...

    Flexible soft freeze packs in the extra large size are like a 12”x12” blanket. Two of these will wrap the barrel with a couple large rubber bands or Velcro. Preferably o shoot 3 guns. One is being fired. One is chilling and the next one to be fired is resting without chill wraps to stabilize...
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    270 Win. adn 7MM Rem. Mag. with Hammer Hunters

    I have read this forum for years. Never posted nor navigated through for specific questions. I find it difficult to locate specific info. I did go to Hammer website and got some info. If there is a easy way please advise. I have 3 gun safes full and have reloaded for 50 years. I help all the...
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    270 Win. adn 7MM Rem. Mag. with Hammer Hunters

    Looking for suggested loads for standard Winchester .270 in model 70 with 24" Shooting Hammer Hunters 117 grain. If you have info for 7MM Rem Mag. with Hammer Hunters a 131 grain. shooting a 24" Ruger. I would appreciate that also
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    Sako L61R A 5 project need cartridge limits. currently .375 Epstein

    Thanks I had the Epstein #’s but not the Ruger. It appears as though the bolt face won’t work? Any suggestions here?
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    Sako L61R A 5 project need cartridge limits. currently .375 Epstein

    I purchased a never fired in the white Sako L 61 R A 5 Chambered in 375 Epstein. I would like to know if rechambering to a Ruger 375 is possible
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    LAPUA 338 brass problems

    I sent an e mail to LAPUA last night and this morning their Rep. Kevin Thomas sent me an e mail explaining that without seeing a good photo he was not sure how serious the issue was. And that his experience was the flash hole bur typically does not effect the accuracy. At any rate I will send...
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    LAPUA 338 brass problems

    I purchased new LAPUA brand Lapua 338 mag brass. Out of 100, 61 had flash hole machine burs remaining in the hole. Very poor quality! My first purchase after reading extensively about how good the $ 2.70 per cases were. Any experiences like mine. The lot is P00580202 purchased through Midway...
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    SOLD/EXPIRED 338 Lapua, choosing reloading dies

    Thanks Jeff for your help. I assume " Custom " designates a three die set? and they come with bushings? how many? The gentleman with the dies please e me with contact info. [email protected] Thanks Eric
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    SOLD/EXPIRED 338 Lapua, choosing reloading dies

    This will be new to me. I have a RCBS Rock Chuck press and have used it for many years. Never with bushing type dies. Wondering what you would suggest; manufacturing company and type of dies and why. I will be using an 8 lb. rifle and long range hunting and long range shooting. So far I only can...
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    SOLD/EXPIRED WTS APS full custom 375 RUM

    1. still for sale ? 2. dies ? 3. Case ? 4 interested in Northern CA.
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    first message, short time member. Walnut farming near Marysville, CA. Two projects ongoing. new...

    first message, short time member. Walnut farming near Marysville, CA. Two projects ongoing. new barrel for TC Encore, thinking .280 AI / 26" / 1 in 9 / SS /
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