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UPDATE 1/28/2012 I received my new bullets but haven’t shot them yet. The Postell’s measure a diameter in front of the driving band of .446-7 (old bullet was .4515) so they slid in right up to the driving band. I … Continue reading
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1/7/12 I did receive the loading tool from Sage Outfitters. Unlike the more expensive tool (better made) from Arizona Sharpshooters, the Sage Outfitters tool did not have the relief for over the primer pocket. Probably not a big deal but … Continue reading
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1/6/12 I have my bullets on order from Montana Bullet Works. I ordered Postell 535gr and Saeco 645’s in 480gr. The Postell’s I got from Slim are just too large in the nose (diameter) to seat out although I have … Continue reading
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Update 1/3/12: I made a bench rest base for my prone shooting sticks. the only modification to the sticks was a 1/4″ hole through the top of each stick about a 1-1/2″ from the end. The sticks are then flipped … Continue reading
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Update 12/30/11: Well, I need to order some bullets as the ones I bought are not the right size for my barrel. So in my down time I figured I’d make some shooting sticks. I grabbed a piece of walnut … Continue reading
Update 12/28/11: I’m having some problems chambering the rounds I’m making. I am not sure if it is because of fouling, bullet, or COAL. I did get to shoot some rounds today at 80yards which is about the longest I … Continue reading
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Update 12/22/2011: Spent a half hour and made a simple gun vise. This was long overdue. Very simple and basic construction. A base board, a wood screw clamp, some scraps and some rubber to line the contact points.
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Update 12/11/11: Ordered a Lee Shaver Gunsmithing Super Grade Soule sight and a globe front sight. I wanted a mid priced sight and Lee’s seem to be of high grade for about 150 bucks less than the MVA sights. The … Continue reading
Break In: 12/4/11: The manufacturer of my barrel, Badger, provides break in instructions and I followed them today. Basically one uses jacketed bullets to lap the barrel to close up the pores left from the manufacturing process. I followed the … Continue reading
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Long Range BPCR Shooting by Wagon Box Willy aka Bill Esposito After having fun during the 2011 Cowboy Action Shooting season up here in New Hampshire which was my first real shooting experience since I was a kid, I decided … Continue reading
