Keep it simple is my motto. I use a basic die set, an old Lyman spartan press, old Lyman scales, some very basic lee case prep tools and a teaspoon for powder handling. I prime on the press. ...
Liked On: 26-12-2020, 08:57 PM
Just to reinforce the GPM's KISS principle. For my first 15 years of handloading (308 and treble 2) I used a Lyman 310 handtool. (Google it) I had a second hand first model Redding beam balance with...
Liked On: 26-12-2020, 08:56 PM
Greetings All, There have been a number of new or prospective handloaders asking for tips on starting out and much helpful advice has been forthcoming. There have also been a number of threads...
Liked On: 26-12-2020, 08:56 PM
I'm also happy to help out new/inexperienced reloaders in the Southland/Otago area. I'm based near Gore. As long as you have components and a set of dies I can supply the rest for a bit. Sent...
Liked On: 26-12-2020, 08:55 PM
Hi, As I mentioned on here a month or so ago I brought an old Brno .22 that had seen better times. So I thought I would give it a spruce up and give the metal and wood work a going over. This...
Liked On: 23-12-2020, 09:06 PM
So a while back I posted about a 17" barreled Sako 75 and if it was worth bothering with. If yes, then I would re-thread it (had a one off thread) thus shortening to 17" and put a DPT on it and...
Liked On: 22-12-2020, 05:08 PM
Finally after breaking in the C/W barrel on the new Hardy custom 6.5 06, twas time for the real thing. So I worked up some loads and took the rifle and the grand boy (aka "mate") for a walk last...
Liked On: 22-12-2020, 05:05 PM
It doesn't bother me and as a matter of fact you will find quite a few who refer to the hardening of the outer layer of meat as the "rind" forming. I don't have a chiller but will generally try hang...
Liked On: 21-12-2020, 05:48 PM
embrace the skin that forms...it seals in the goodies and helps keep out the badies....simple matter to trim it off before cooking/processing,its going to be mostly silverskin anyway...like the idea...
Liked On: 21-12-2020, 05:47 PM
Latest version - slight change https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hz9IeQyZaLE
Liked On: 05-01-2020, 07:47 PM
Some jokers on here if they did what they preached would have very short lives.... Use that .308 it’s safer for you and more humane for the animals your hunting!
Liked On: 31-12-2019, 11:25 PM