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[Kartorbust]

I don't handload as it is, though it has been tempting to buy some brass colored paint, then go out and buy some Blazer 9mm aluminum cased ammo, just to screw with the brass rat boomers at the range.

Handloading has crossed my mind many times over the last few years. May wait until PSA gets their own powder facility running and get the reloading equipment then. Would have to get at least 2 books to cross reference every recipe. Since it would be for ARs, its different than say a bolt gun.

 

[caseysct200u]

Got a new toy yesterday.
M11/9

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i looked at it for a sec and thought dam bros in a school then i realised it wasent we good chat

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

Another one jumped in the truck on my way home.
410/22
Put several ounces of lead on the other side of the yard to test functionality.
This is pretty cool.





Some one made a silver spoon T-guard. I dig it.

 

[Denny]

That almost looks like one my brother has. With the thumb break and all. Ithaca?

 

[Sparkwizard]

I had a Savage like that. I did not know any other company made them. What brand is that one? It looks like fun.

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

Savage model 24.
This one is made some where between 1950-64.
Early versions were called Steven's
Later versions were also made with different bore sizes.
Discontinued in 2010.

 

[Hellion]

That’s what some might call a Fudd Gun, but I like Fudd Guns because they’re honest, unassuming and devoid of “tactical black plastic“ but they still work. I like seeing guns and other items that have been used so hard that parts broke and they were repaired with whatever was on hand. If you hadn’t told me that was a spoon, I might not have known at all. Is it real silver?

Edited to add: I think there was Savage, Stevens, Savage-Stevens, and we’re now back to Savage.

My pew pew question is, how in the heck does a .30-06 bullet fired at 150 yards into the side of a *deer’s neck* make a small dime-sized entry wound, no exit wound and creates almost no observable hydrostatic temporary wound cavity on entry?

 

[Sparkwizard]

Look up the word SABOT.
I load .224 cal bullets into a plastic sabot and into 30-30 cases. The small bullet travels very fast, sometimes shredding itself in the target. Also, since the bullet in conained in a plastic cup, it never touches the rifling, thus cannot be traced to the rifle that fired it. The plastic sabot is segmented so it catches air and flies away from the projectile. I hope that answers your question.

My Savage was .222 over 20 ga. I wish I had kept that one.

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

I have some sabot pellets for my air rifles.

Speaking of;
Any of you guys seen those vids where a guy 3d printed a potato cannon. Rifled barrel and he makes whizzers and sabots for golf balls

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

Germy Ballswell

aerodynamics and cannon experiments all info and files 👇 I love you https://linktr.ee/germy_ballswell

youtube.com

 

[Hellion]

This cheap little bag, with hard 1/4” bottom plate, easily holds five 25rd boxes of 12ga shotgun shells of the 2 3/4” variety. Pretty nifty, unassuming and it’s tactical incognito.



Of course loose rounds are the real way to go but then I’m sure you can fill it up til the handles snap.

 

[Kartorbust]

This cheap little bag, with hard 1/4” bottom plate, easily holds five 25rd boxes of 12ga shotgun shells of the 2 3/4” variety. Pretty nifty, unassuming and it’s tactical incognito.

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Of course loose rounds are the real way to go but then I’m sure you can fill it up til the handles snap.

Keep the rounds in a box or if an ammo can fits, use that.

 

[Hellion]

Keep the rounds in a box or if an ammo can fits, use that.

I do use cans for long term storage but for range duty, from car to shooting position, or ready-use shells for a trunk gun, the mechanic’s tool bag fits the bill. By the way, the HF knock-off M19A1 and M2A1 ammo cans are . I compared them with my USGI originals and they’re heavier and use a slightly thicker gauge of wire on the handles and latches. That can be good or bad depending on your stance. Anyway, what folks are charging for USGI cans these days made me switch To the HF or Wallyworld versions.

Paul Harrell (R.I.P.) did a range test of old paper and plastic shotgun shells, bathed them in a tub of water for half an hour or more and shot like all of them. I’m not too concerned about improper storage (which is anything outside of a USGI can).

 

[Grizzlymi]

Yes, the HF ammo cans are great! Nice new rubber gasket/seal to boot!

They are also great for storage containers on mini bikes, go-karts, etc....

 

[Kartorbust]

I do use cans for long term storage but for range duty, from car to shooting position, or ready-use shells for a trunk gun, the mechanic’s tool bag fits the bill. By the way, the HF knock-off M19A1 and M2A1 ammo cans are . I compared them with my USGI originals and they’re heavier and use a slightly thicker gauge of wire on the handles and latches. That can be good or bad depending on your stance. Anyway, what folks are charging for USGI cans these days made me switch To the HF or Wallyworld versions.

Paul Harrell (R.I.P.) did a range test of old paper and plastic shotgun shells, bathed them in a tub of water for half an hour or more and shot like all of them. I’m not too concerned about improper storage (which is anything outside of a USGI can).

USGI and the newer HF clones are nice. But I have all my ammo in Plano 30cal cans, only because they stack nicely. And apparently I don't have a picture on my phone with my ammo cans stacked nicely...not even one of them stacked poorly. If I remember, I'll take a picture once I get home.

 

[Grizzlymi]

I also love the MTM cases. Have a bunch of those and they stack great. I use those to organize my ammo safe. Have them all stacked and stored by caliber. Makes It real easy to grab what I need.

 

[Kartorbust]

I also love the MTM cases. Have a bunch of those and they stack great. I use those to organize my ammo safe. Have them all stacked and stored by caliber. Makes It real easy to grab what I need.

I have them all separated by caliber as well, but I can't remember which one is 5.56, .308, or 9mm. Its annoying. Need to have my wife use her label maker for me on that.

 

[Grizzlymi]

Blue painters tape with caliber written on each one in Sharpie. Just sucks when what I want is on the bottom and have to pull out 6 or more just to get that that bottom box. Lol. I try to keep them organized by most used at top, but I have wanted to shoot say .357 and it's always at the bottom and say "ah, lets go with 9mm today".

 

[Kartorbust]

This is why each caliber is relegated to its own ammo can. Less of a chance of grabbing the wrong one come range day. Duffle bag I have is nice because I can fit a couple ammo cans in it, plus a container of Hoppes #9 De-Lead hand towels in it.

 

[Wicked_Daddy]

Speaking of ammo mix ups....

A while back I took my 300WM and my 30-06 to the range for some target shooting and of course grabbed my ammo for both. I shot the 300 first and was not paying close enough attention to the rounds in my bag and grabbed the 30-06 ammo. They were in identical ammo boxes (blue plastic) and unmarked. They look different enough and I am meticulous about my shooting. To make matters worse, I didn't load the mag - choosing instead to make my first cold bore shot by just dropping the round into the chamber and closing the bolt. The result was actually a clean shot but off by a few inches at 300 yards. Abnormal for this rifle. When I ejected the 30-06 shell, it was clearly expanded, cracked down the side, and with carbon burns all over it. Man did I feel stupid. Luckily, no damage to the chamber and with the proper ammo, the rifle is lights out.

Yes, all my ammo are now clearly identified!