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  1. Iceman

    What do I need to begin casting my own bullets?

    Lee’s two cavity molds are fine, just got a new one. Haven’t even used it yet. First one wore out after 20 years, the sprue plate started to wear on the top of the mold making the sprue hole oblong. Track and every one else sells them. Picture attached showing the new Lee 440 mold next to a...
  2. Iceman

    What do I need to begin casting my own bullets?

    A word of warning on the six gang molds. They are a whole different level of casting than using one or two hole molds. Keeping your mold and melt temps correct (hot enough) at the production rate of a six gang mold can be a frustrating experience for a beginner. I can already see the next...
  3. Iceman

    Competitive shooters, a moment of your time please.

    Update: Thanks everyone for your replies, I really appreciate you taking your time to help me out. I had planned on going to the range Sunday to work on this but I think I can safely cancel that. In a good way! Lot of ideas I can and have been workin on here at home, and I need a lot more...
  4. Iceman

    Competitive shooters, a moment of your time please.

    I was just at Pyramid Air looking at air pistols before I came here. Good idea.
  5. Iceman

    Load v. Bore Diameter v. velocity?

    I wasn’t going to reply because I cant find my source to verify but you did say opinions or theory so I’ll go from memory the best I can. Historian is correct, and it does have to do with the volume of the barrel. To add to that as he noted to achieve the velocity of the 12 gauge you would...
  6. Iceman

    Competitive shooters, a moment of your time please.

    You’re right, if I hold the gun that low in my hand it naturally positions my finger in the trigger guard the same as yours is. That’s just going to be what it is. It makes me feel better about it knowing that it’s just the way it is and not something I am doing specifically wrong with my grip...
  7. Iceman

    Competitive shooters, a moment of your time please.

    Definitely yes on the dry fire, I’m a big fan of Ben Stoeger, his dry fire training has really upped my action pistol game. Leather is a good idea, I was looking around the house for something to block the hammer. The frustrating thing is knowing I’m doing something wrong but not being able to...
  8. Iceman

    Competitive shooters, a moment of your time please.

    No creep. I did a couple of dry fires, steady increased pressure until it breaks. I don’t have a trigger gauge to check but it is not a light trigger, not overly heavy either. Hard to tell because the hammer blocks the sights after firing but it appears to be aimed at the same spot after the...
  9. Iceman

    Competitive shooters, a moment of your time please.

    Thanks for the replies, looks like I have a few things I can try. Doing a little practice building my stance with all of your advices. Looks like the consensus is I don’t need to be 90 degrees to the target, opening up a little is definitely more comfortable. One thing I notice is no matter...
  10. Iceman

    Michigan, Ohio, Indiana Events and Shows?

    Thanks for the info. I’ll try to go this year.
  11. Iceman

    Michigan, Ohio, Indiana Events and Shows?

    Lapeer and Kalamazoo are the only shows I know of In Michigan. I have not been to the Lapeer show. Do you think it is worth a two hour drive? To answer your other thread the flier is in the Lapeer Firelocks Facebook page. March 3rd.
  12. Iceman

    Michigan, Ohio, Indiana Events and Shows?

    Kalamazoo Living History Show is in March. Kalamazoo Living History Show It’s a big show
  13. Iceman

    Competitive shooters, a moment of your time please.

    I need a little help/guidance with revolver shooting. A little background, I have shot USPSA, IDPA, Outlaw matches, Action pistol basically for about 30 years and can do alright at that. Carry optics I’m middle of the pack but open sight classes I’m in contention for the win and do sometimes...
  14. Iceman

    Mold fills

    You’re right. Mold is to cold and causing the fill out and undersized problem. Needs to cast hotter or fast, probably both.
  15. Iceman

    Cleaning lead pot

    I’ve never drained mine to clean it if that is what you are asking. 15 years of using it, heavily at times.
  16. Iceman

    T/C Hawken ball and patch

    Dismount speaks the truth. You won’t find a better combination for a T/C.
  17. Iceman

    Lining a Hunting Pouch

    I borrowed some “505 spray“ from my wife’s sewing room. It’s not a glue, more like a weak adhesive, but it will hold firmly enough for assembly.
  18. Iceman

    my first build

    Very nice!! I really like your finish on the stock.
  19. Iceman

    Free design for simple long gun rack using a single piece of plywood.

    Very nice thanks for sharing!!! I was just looking at building one and got plans off the CMP forum but I like yours more. Everything I measured says that the 3-inch on center will be fine.
  20. Iceman

    LOP question...........

    I think you are right about the drop in the stock. I can’t think of a good way to explain it but I’ll give it a try. Try adjusting your stance, more open (chest to the target) or closed to ”fit” the stock. I think the relationship is the more your stance is open or closed the further back or...
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