K, My bad.2M and 3M primers! Or, 2K and 3K?
K, My bad.2M and 3M primers! Or, 2K and 3K?
Getto ride .Here is an example of the rock guards seen on locomotives. If you look at the front cab windows you'll see the guards over the windows, there are also guards for the side and rear windows on the cab. All US railroads now require any of their locomotives being used in Mexico to have these while in country, usually the guards are magnetic mount. Once back in the US the guards are removed from US owned locos (but occasionally you do see some with the guards still left on) but since PTC (Positive Train Control) is not required in Mexico, and their locos are not equipped with it so they are not used as leaders but as trailing power or seen here as a distributed power unit (DPU) at the end of the train, the guards are left on. FXE 4024 here is an EMD SD70ACe sporting the most recent paint scheme from Ferromex.
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That reminds me, another one of our buddies had a nice 81(iirc) Z28, sweet ride. He had an ole Cordoba with a 400 before the Z28, it would just float down the expressway at high speeds lol.My '79 in '86. Fond memories
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The only thing I rebuilt on it was the rear chassis and replaced the cam.
Small world. When I had the '79 Camaro, a neighbor had a '80 Cordoba, like this one (iirc).That reminds me, another one of our buddies had a nice 81(iirc) Z28, sweet ride. He had an ole Cordoba with a 400 before the Z28, it would just float down the expressway at high speeds lol.
Back then all the speeds here were lower.
If anyone is close to Donegal in SWPA and hurting for primers / powder I may be able to help out.I hear that. There was a point where I didn't even bother to reload .223/5.56, 9mm, or 38spl. Just bought 1k bulk packs for range sessions. Now it's definitely flipped again. Only good thing is I keep all my brass so I have loads of casings laying around.
The primer thing really irritates me. Have the same issues around here. Hopefully things will settle down after the new administration gets in office.
Thanks! Hopefully I'll have a few more loads to show off over the next few weeks.
My .300winmag, my Stainless 30-06 m70Looks like Cabela's currently has Remington Large Rifle primers available.
Large rifle primers have been hard to find for a few years now. When I find them, I buy in bulk (but no, I don't resell them). The Hazmat fee is the same no matter how many you buy, and if your order is big enough you may get free shipping.
Early last year I picked up 2K Magnum large rifle primers, and after that I picked up 3K regular large rifle primers. The regular ones were available on a Sat night and gone by Sunday morning! Sometimes, you just have to strike when the iron is hot. I have become less finicky on brand, as you have to get what is available, and most major brands seem to perform about the same.
I think I'll be set for primers for a while now! I was not "out", I just did not like using what I could not replace! I reload for myself, my brother, my nephew, my daughter and 2 grandsons, my niece and her two sons, etc., so I can go through a fair amount fast.
When Matt (and others) get a new gun, I'm often the one who sights it in and does the load "experimentation" to see what shoots well. (Everything from his Model 95 in 405 to his Weatherby in 25-06). You need a supply of various powders, bullets and primers on hand to do this stuff. It helps that I have access to the Fish & Game club range.
They sure are!Yup 327 Im having a 350 rebuilt for it this winter . The 327 is very tired and the guides are most likely shot truck has 175k on it the motor was rebuilt at around 90k .I am having it rebuilt when I put the 350 in Won’t know if they bored it until it gets torn down . Large journal 327s with correct date codes are getting hard to find
It starts with research (any load data or recommendations from companies or individuals or articles). Hodgdon Reloading Data is my primary source and is free online.My .300winmag, my Stainless 30-06 m70
Still need your expertise on my .300savage!
And then we’ll work on the 25-35, see if you can get it better than 2in. I’m pulling my hair out on that one. That’s why Cailey sports the .243 now
One day, I’ll have to visit and get the first hand experience so I can close the gap on my 3years into it and your decades of experience
I also try to use ball power when I can. One thing, when working with 6mm Rem and 22-250 I found necking closer to the lands would make the bullet strike higher. Every caliber and chambering has a sweet spot for bullet weight, speed, and bullet drop like 22-250 is 55g bullet weight, 222/223 50g, 6mm Rem and 243 win is 85g. 25-06 100g.I have also been shifting to powders that I can "throw" accurately, instead of weighing every charge
I meant to say I have 15k of each type of primers. SPP, SPM,SRP, SLP. Not so many shotgun but still a couple of sleeves of Cheddite I saw for a good price on sale online somewhere. I just started loading shotgun so that Promo is going to come in handy.I bought primers as well as powder several years ago whenever I saw them on sale. I just looked and still have 15k of all types on the shelf. I have several 8lb kegs of Promo I bought when they were on sale for under $100. Seems expensive at the time but pull the trigger if you see them for a reasonable price, nothing is going to get cheaper I'm afraid.
Always reminds me of RicardoSmall world. When I had the '79 Camaro, a neighbor had a '80 Cordoba, like this one (iirc).
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Mine sure fits the spot between my 30-06 and 416 Mag. No real need for it but I like it anyways and I can feed it squib loads with 357mag lead for plinking.My Whelen could probably be improved upon, grabbed some 250gr Speers that need to find homes
Never heard a squib being a positive thing .Mine sure fits the spot between my 30-06 and 416 Mag. No real need for it but I like it anyways and I can feed it squib loads with 357mag lead for plinking.
Always reminds me of Ricardo
The old Nosler solid base used to be my favorite, but when they went with ballistic tips they got too soft (IMO).I also try to use ball power when I can. One thing, when working with 6mm Rem and 22-250 I found necking closer to the lands would make the bullet strike higher. Every caliber and chambering has a sweet spot for bullet weight, speed, and bullet drop like 22-250 is 55g bullet weight, 222/223 50g, 6mm Rem and 243 win is 85g. 25-06 100g.
The ballistic advantage of matching bullet weight and speed in a caliber for flat trajectory is where I normally start. I look for a bullet weight and performance that best fits the game I am hunting. My favorites have always been nosler solid base, you could shoot a lighter bullet for better trajectory and get the same performance that you get with a heavier weight bullet.
Ok. Reduced power load. Lol.Never heard a squib being a positive thing .
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