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Vald, are you buying commercial or surplus? I need more surplus atuff

That is like asking "what is the best beer?". There is no answer! I use surplus CLP and Hoppes solvent. Many people swear by froglube

That was my concern. Is there anything like a pressure release valve I can use?

I have a 16 gallon steel drum that I am looking to use for gasoline storage. Do gas cans need to be vented while in storage? This would be stored 100% sealed. I'm wondering if the change in temperature will be an issue.

At the dealer I work at, who shall not be named, we had a car come in with some problems that was just bought on a CPO from another dealer. Some disassembly revealed extensive and not OE spec bodywork that certainly did not meet CPO standards. Likely the PO crashed and paid cash to have the car fixed. CPO is a premium you pay for a good inspection and low miles.

CPO is a joke.

Why would you want a "high capacity" mag on a bolt gun? Anything longer than a 20 round mag would probably be annoying to shoot, and I never found a bolt gun to be cumbersome to load. For sporting purposes you don't need more than five rounds and for self defense a bolt action is a bad choice. It's a neat idea but seems gimmicky. It was scary typing that. I felt like McCarthy.

Yes. I thought SKS and AK clips were the same though.

Is there a good source for surplus clips? I bought some new production stuff and every clip needs to be tweaked to work. Even still, I want a litmus test for good clips. Most clips online sell for scalpers prices.

I tried Corn Huskers and bagbalm. The corn huskers works well, but I need to reapply a lot. Dries nice. Bagbalm feels greasy but feels like it works well. I actually think it would help get a grip while shooting.

I'm debating between Bayou coated bullets and xtreme plated. I would like to load two rounds, a higher pressure that emulates a self defense round (230gr and 850-900 fps) and a lower pressure for plinking. Only reason I want the high pressure stuff is so my dad can practice without burning his carry ammo. I like the thought of a lot of neck tension, but I think that will strip plating. I like not crimping. I read the Bayou is tough stuff.

QK, how did you attach the two pipe sections? Just chain or welded? If it folds that is snazzy.

My next endeavor is loading a plated round. I loaded a box of 50 rounds, 4.3gr of bullseye with a factory crimp and a COAL of 1.265 on a 230 FMJ. The 4.3gr gives me a little under 800 FPS. My sierra book lists 5.2gr max for IIRC 900fps, so I would like to start loading around 4.7 for a higher velocity load while still under max pressure. Once my FMJs run out I plan on buying 230 RN plated. Any suggestions for data? Some say use lead data, others say use mild jacketed data and keep under 1200 fps. Is there a good source of published data for 850ish fps plated bullets? Also, what feeds better? Shorter rounds or longer? My sierra and lyman books do not list cartridge lengths other than maximum length. I am aware of pressure increases with longer rounds.

Pretty good. Getting into reloading is complicated because there is a lot of things to it. I'm overly cautious because I don't want to injure anyone. I'm 67 rounds of 45 ACP into reloading right now and I still have a ton of questions to ask. Thankfully, this forum is very kind to dumb questions. The thought of a progressive makes me cringe. I'm weird and throw powder from my measure onto a scale for every round.

What is a good product to moisturize my hands? Working outside is wrecking my hands and I burned them with lye which isn't helping. Generic lotions that I steal from women don't help. I have read that corn huskers lotion is good for working hands.

I am using my grandfather's rock chucker. I like the simplicity of it. Reloading is complicated to get into and I appreciate the ease of use. Any single stage will work, but RCBS will take care of you on warranty stuff.

I'm looking to build an AR500 gong. The few times I shot steel I really enjoyed it, and the only reactive target I have now is a basic steel spinner for 22LR. Any opinions on gongs or reactive targets in general? I don't mind buying a plastic target but it has to survive FMJ 7.62x39, 7.62x51, maybe 54r, 5.56, and 45 ACP. My current plan is for a 6" or 8" gong hung with seatbelts from a home made sawhorse looking stand. The horse I am looking to make out of heavy gage steel studs. Possibly folding. I read that seatbelts are superior to chains and standard wood studs get beat with shrapnel. I'm not worried about the belts unless I shoot them because I have picked up engines with them.

Those are not holes in the primers despite the looks of it. Just shadows. What does this mean?

My dad tested the rounds out today. Shot fine but seemed "snappy" compared to WWB. Are my loads a little hot? Should be under 800fps.

So I loaded my first round. Playing around with my dies, I think they're not taper crimp. They are 1970 RCBS 45acp dies and trying to set a roll crimp I accidentally loaded a round too short. 230gr FMJ at 1.259 OAL. Maximum OAL is 1.270 in my sierra book and my old lyman book says 1.275. Is this safe to shoot? It is 4.3gr of bullseye.

I am about to start loading cases. I have two powder measures. A Hornady/Pacific Deluxe and an oldd Lyman #55. Which one do I want to use? Can they both be used for rifle and pistol? Are there any good links for the Hornady, because I can only find Lock and Load instruction manuals. Can't figure out the micrometer.

My dad bought one pound of Bullseye at Garden State after work. They were nice enough to let him in early. They had unique.

Is one pistol powder "better" than another? I have yet to load anything and I need to pick a powder. I have an unopened pound of AA#2 and that is it. Most of my loading will be plated or FMJ .45 ACP, although I have a .38 K-Frame I also want to load for. To the best of my knowledge there is no powder that can load .45, .38 and .30 carbine well. There are a few cast .30 carb pistol powder loads in my Lyman book, but I will be loading FMJ in that as well. Are any of them "better" for .45? I'm looking to load basic standard pressure loads for a Series '70.

If you like to not hear anything while driving I'm completely fine with it. Drone kills me when driving every day.

I drive an '09 and I mess around with Fords at work. Is mykey activated? You usually get a message on the dash. What dealer did you buy it from? The service department may be nice enough to just deactivate it quickly. Just don't show up within an hour of opening or around 5pm and they shouldn't be too busy. Also, wrapping the seat belt behind the seat and clicking it in works if you don't have an extended cab.