Recent content by roklok

I have read that case design has a large impact on bolt thrust. Less case taper= less bolt thrust, more taper= more bolt thrust. I recall reading about an experiment PO Ackley did with a lever action chambered in 30-30, then rechambered to 30-30 AI. The AI version had much less bolt thrust...

Would be very tempting if I didnt already have a trip lined up this year.

Appreciate it, but no my presses dont have that feature. I have a RCBS partner press that I started handloading with in 1992, and a Forstner CoAx press, neither of which will accept 1.25 inch dies.

Wow, thanks. So they exist or did exist. Thanks !!

I just received a Lee factory crimp die for 404 Jeffery. I was shocked that it was threaded 1.25 inch. I don't have a press that will work for this die. I already have two presses on my bench, seems a bit ridiculous to have to buy a different press just to crimp 404. I went on Lee's website...

For a true alpine rifle, weight is the first consideration. I spend a lot of time and effort keeping my pack weight and rifle weight low on sheep hunts, and cant even fathom considering a suppressor for sheep hunts. I literally cut the handle of my toothbrush short to save weight. My alpine...

I bought mine in 1996, a walnut stocked Special Purpose, it has been a good shotgun and I have killed a fair number of geese and a few turkeys with it. It has been dependable with all but the lightest loads when kept clean.

Again, it is common for scammers to immediately reach out to a buyer and try to trick the buyer into sending them funds instead of the legitimate seller. Doesnt necessarily mean the legitimate seller is hacked. It has happened to me a couple times when agreeing to purchase items here. Just...

In my experience, which is admittedly not extensive, the Black Ice PFTE coating is more durable than Cerakote.

I sent the 760 in to Black Ice, should have it back in a couple weeks. I will post some pics and maybe a video when it returns. I also think DLC is a great option, but not sure if they can do all small parts, pins and springs.

The cartridge and bullet will be more than sufficient if you keep ranges moderate. The single shot rifle could be a handicap, I have shot some grizzlies and one Kodiak bear. All received multiple shots, not because the first shot didnt or wouldnt kill it, but because I dont want to dig a bear...

Nice rifle, I love the 1917s

Sold pending funds, thanks migrabill !

There are two small blemishes on left hand side of rifle, both are pictured with pencil pointing to them. Otherwise it must be a reflection. Kinda hard to take good pics with shiny finish. Here is a pic I just took, does this include area you are describing ? And here is another pic showing...

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