Recent content by kopcicle

I'll gladly invite any comment on 35's in nearly any context. I've been known to extol the virtues of .358 as part of thread drift in other's discussions. How could I object in my own thread? :-)

I wonder if the truncated cone, semi jacketed flat point is still made in 125gr and 158gr. I'd agree that the 125gr is too light but the 158gr should work well.

TLDR warning It was too long to type so it's probably to long to read. Once again I was literally watching paint dry so you, the reader, are my current victim. Contains portions of brain vomit, as well as esoteric and eclectic information that may cause mental hemorrhaging. You have been warned...

quick aside... Are we all just weirdos with our affinity for the versatility of the 35's? Every time I bring this up when "bench hunting" over a beer I mostly get "deer in the headlights" (pun intended) looks from all in attendance before one of the zoomers gets out a glass phone (modern...

Oh does this sound familiar! "If you don't believe me, open up a cartridge!" This produced a swagged ball and minimal powder. Case dismissed... Although not without a stern warning and some skepticism.

Can I like this several times? Did you have any cycling issues with the light, fast bullets?

Cat sneeze and mouse fart loads as it applies to the 32-20, 303 British, and any of the .3125" (32 cal) ======================================================================= First disclaimer should be that I am a retired machinist with a few tools other than a reloading press. In...

https://wilsoncombat.com/long-guns/discontinued/rifles/358-winchester-ultralight-hunter.html Here are 180gr to 250gr but .358 Pistol bullets are less documented. Can you imagine the classic semi-jacketed, truncated cone, 125gr, flat point in a 35 bore carbine? Rifle?! How about the huge variety...

Precession, not like the equinox, more like a child's top. Enter the rifling enough off concentricity and precession will occur. Once clear of the muzzle aerodynamic forces come into play as the bullet nose describes a high speed spirograph within the harmonics of the angular error. From some...

1895 BSA Martini action that now wears a 303 barrel I've not seen wood nor metalwork like this anywhere.

Honestly the broadside shot gives me an opportunity at that space between the fourth and fifth rib about 6-8" up from the belly. High and you ruin a shoulder roast. Low and you miss. Forward and you break a leg. Aft and you lung the beast. I find better opportunities with front and rear...

A phrase I could use more. ;-)

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With few exceptions I place a round between the 4th and 5th rib just behind the trotting shoulder. With smaller calibers this may actually be tougher than a head shot. If deflected by a rib this can lead to a long day. My 35 bores go anywhere just behind the shoulder. I do hate turning a...

I asked @Sikadog about a collection of BSA CF2 trigger parts in an expired ad. Keith promptly answered that he still had them and we agreed on a price. The parts were posted on the 7th and arrived the 14th. Most parts were marked and in separate zip bags as well as being in a plastic parts...