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  1. Capt_Oscar

    Anyone have experience with Hammer bullets?

    Did they have any reload data for that bullet in your cartridge? The variance in diameter you are looking at is smaller then probably 90% of barrel bores. Most are gauged to +/- 0.002". Only the most expensive, match/target barrels are air gauged +/- 0.0005" end to end. I doubt you'll see any...
  2. Capt_Oscar

    For Sale New 577 NE 3” brass

    I'll have to keep my eyes out for something like this, in the future. Tempted to have a barrel spun up for a 620JDJ. A 577NE necked up to take a 0.620 bullet. Seems rather ridiculous which is directly in my wheelhouse. Maybe on a Ruger No1 frame.
  3. Capt_Oscar

    458 Lott/Win mag

    Bullberry Barrel Works, unfortunately Fred has since retired and his head assistant that took over the business has moved on to another shop.
  4. Capt_Oscar

    Nosler “35 Whelen” 225gr (.358) Ballistic Tip Bullets

    I'll take them! Sent DM
  5. Capt_Oscar

    404 Jeffrey Brass

    3hrs - WOW that was quick!
  6. Capt_Oscar

    For Sale: NIB Rifle Action

    A quality machinist could open the bay to make it a repeater. They routinely open factory actions for the longer watts bottom metal/magazines.
  7. Capt_Oscar

    Want To Trade Burris 1.75-5×32 Signature Safari

    Still available for trade.
  8. Capt_Oscar

    Want To Trade Burris 1.75-5×32 Signature Safari

    Looking to trade a Burris Signature Safari rifle scope. It is a 1.75-5×32, 1" main tube, plex reticle with a 3.8"- 4.5" eye relief, 1/2" click adjustment at 100yds. (NOT a posi-lock model) Unique to this line was a much larger eye box enabling quick target acquisition and the eye box rotates...
  9. Capt_Oscar

    For Sale - Leica ER5 3-15×56 30mm Tube

    Sold Pending Funds
  10. Capt_Oscar

    For Sale - Nikon Monarch African 1.1-4×24 30mm tube

    Sold Pending Funds
  11. Capt_Oscar

    For Sale - Nikon Monarch African 1" Tube 1-4×20

    Sold Pending Funds
  12. Capt_Oscar

    For Sale - Leica ER5 3-15×56 30mm Tube

    Final one...
  13. Capt_Oscar

    For Sale - Leica ER5 3-15×56 30mm Tube

    Come'on man...
  14. Capt_Oscar

    For Sale - Leica ER5 3-15×56 30mm Tube

    Having difficulties tonight.
  15. Capt_Oscar

    For Sale - Leica ER5 3-15×56 30mm Tube

    Not sure why the pics never attached...
  16. Capt_Oscar

    For Sale - Leica ER5 3-15×56 30mm Tube

    Doing a safe cleaning and letting some items go that haven't been used in a while. Leica ER5 3-15×56 Side Focus, German 4 reticle, 30mm tube, 3.8" continuous eye relief, very faint ring marks. Glass is clean, no scratches. No box or manuals, just the scope with scope covers. $675 (shipped) via...
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    For Sale - Nikon Monarch African 1.1-4×24 30mm tube

    Doing a safe cleaning and letting some items go that haven't been used in a while. Nikon Monarch, matte black, 1.1-4×24 30mm tube, German 4 reticle, 4" eye relief. Obvious ring marks from a bad set of rings (poorly lapped), does not impact performance. Glass is clean, no scratches. No box or...
  18. Capt_Oscar

    For Sale - Nikon Monarch African 1" Tube 1-4×20

    Doing a safe cleaning and letting some items go that haven't been used in a while. Nikon Monarch, matte black, 1-4×20, German 4 reticle, 4" eye relief. If any ring marks they are very faint. Glass is clean, no scratches. No box or manuals, just the scope. $400 (shipped) via USPS Money Order or...
  19. Capt_Oscar

    Pay It Forward-Free

    Minox scope has been claimed and ships out to Smo1127. Thx
  20. Capt_Oscar

    Pay It Forward-Free

    Minox ZA5 1.2-6×24 (HD glass) No4 reticle, 4" eye relief, 30mm main tube, 1/2moa click adjustment. This would be a great DG rifle scope. There are no scratches or marks on the glass and only very faint ring marks. This scope uses High Definition German glass assembled in the USA. (While Minox...
  21. Capt_Oscar

    Powder & Primer Deals Today

    PowderValley(dot)com has Federal and CCI Large Rifle MAGNUM primers In-Stock again.
  22. Capt_Oscar

    Powder & Primer Deals Today

    PowderValley(dot)com has BOTH - Federal 215 and CCI 250 Large Rifle MAGNUM primers In-Stock!
  23. Capt_Oscar

    Trouble with Remington primers

    Not saying this is the situation here, especially if you are uniforming the primer pocket after full length sizing... Sometimes people get the expander stem too deep and the expander ball can press slightly against the bottom of the case. When that happens it can put a bulge in the primer...
  24. Capt_Oscar

    Making 404Jeffery Brass

    Yes, but coming up that far must be done in steps. Neck up to 0.338, anneal, neck up to 0.375, anneal, then full size for 404. If you try to do it in one shot you'll split a lot of case necks. Even 1 intermediate spot like going up to 0.375 and then 0.423 and you'll get very inconsistent neck...
  25. Capt_Oscar

    404 Jeffrey Brass

    ADG makes 375RUM and is readily available. I've found it as cheap as $117/50 in a hard case that can be used with loaded rounds.
  26. Capt_Oscar

    404 Jeffrey Brass

    Case head size is not significantly different. I shoot it in a CRF bolt and a single shot. Still picks up the rim and ejects it properly.
  27. Capt_Oscar

    404 Jeffrey Brass

    I made a post on the reloading forum about making 404J brass out of (375) Remington Ultra Mag brass. The 404J case was the parent case when the RUM line was designed. It's extremely easy to make...until we get a reliable source for proper 404J headstamp brass again.
  28. Capt_Oscar

    450gr loads for 404 Jeffery

    While not your target 450gr, North Fork 430gr at 2345fps will get your attention. With the relief grooves in the solid shank, North Fork bullets keep pressures down compared to traditional bullets of equal weight. These are an "improved" TB Bear Claw on my opinion. Extremely high weight...
  29. Capt_Oscar

    Making 404Jeffery Brass

    Range Results (100yds)
  30. Capt_Oscar

    Making 404Jeffery Brass

    Had some virgin RP brass to experiment with. I did lose 3 cases out of 26 due to miscalculations on my part.
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    Making 404Jeffery Brass

    Fired Rounds
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    Making 404Jeffery Brass

    Loaded rounds
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    Making 404Jeffery Brass

    In these trying times where brass has become scarce. I want to keep my 404Jeffery headstamped brass for Africa. So I wanted to make my own. While there is a thread on these forums about forming 404J from 375H&H; the smarter choice is forming from cases that use 404J as the parent case. I'm...
  34. Capt_Oscar

    Powder & Primer Deals Today

    Powdervalley(dot)com has Remington Large Rifle AND Large Rifle Magnum primers. The also have CCI Larg Rifle BR.
  35. Capt_Oscar

    Cannelure not right for a cartridge

    I get it... But why spend $125 on a special die when you already have the sizing die at your bench and all you need to do is remove the decapping stem??
  36. Capt_Oscar

    Cannelure not right for a cartridge

    They are both single shots but the seating die doesn't take out the case mouth flare if you cannot roll crimp into the cannelure. As such the loaded round doesn't fall into the chamber. The case rim is actually a few tenths from going flush in the chamber. As far as I know, the Lee Factory Crimp...
  37. Capt_Oscar

    Low Pressure 500N.E. rounds

    I don't like to drop that far down on a powder charge without some kind of wad/filler as you can get wild pressure swings based on how the powder column ignites. While my Ruger No1 would handle that issue, with the TC Encore you could have a barrel blow up on you.
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    Cannelure not right for a cartridge

    In an interesting twist (reloading master class): if you use bullets that aren't designed for your cartridge. IE: Using 50-110 bullets for a 500Nitro Express. The cannelure doesn't line up for crimping. Additionally, the seater die is designed for a roll crimp for the cannelure vice a tapered...
  39. Capt_Oscar

    Low Pressure 500N.E. rounds

    I have 2 - 500 Nitro Express rifles, a custom Ruger No1 and a TC Encore. The TC Encore needs a lighter recoiling round then factory ammo as it comes in at a mere 8lbs and that is vicious with full throttle ammo. I'm playing with some 500gr Woodleigh FP, designed for 50Alaskan or 50-110Win. I...
  40. Capt_Oscar

    375 Ruger vs 416 Ruger for an all-around rifle

    I'm even less help. I bought a 375 Ruger and had the barrel bored out to 0.423 to make a 404 Ruger. Get what you want and what your wallet supports. 375Ruger ammo and brass, much easier to find. Easier to load down in bullet weight, 250gr for large North American game or go up to 350gr for...
  41. Capt_Oscar

    458 Lott/Win mag

    I have a custom Browning A-Bolt in 458Lott. I had a surplus of 458Win Mag brass and have done exactly what you are asking. This has worked extremely well with North Fork SS Bullets as the bullet itself is a little longer by its design of a solid copper shank. I have shot a bunch of 450gr in the...
  42. Capt_Oscar

    404 Jeffery Reloading Help

    1 tin of Imperial Size Die Wax goes a longgggg way. Last one lasted well over 5yrs. That's the best sizing lube I've found. A little goes a long way and I've never (knock on wood) stuck a case yet, using it.
  43. Capt_Oscar

    404 Jeffery Reloading Help

    To save time in the future.. Setting up your die: fully remove the size button stem. Screw the die into your press and leave a full turn (360°) from touching the shell holder. Lube a once fired (from your rifle) case and set into the shell holder. Run the ram up fully. Take your case and check...
  44. Capt_Oscar

    404 Jeffrey brass wanted

    It's been an ongoing wait...Raven Rock has a very large shipment of 404J Norma brass coming. I think they ordered special run quantity. It was supposed to be here in mid-August. I reached out to them mid-Nov and they said it's still coming, they were hopeful it would be here before the year was...
  45. Capt_Oscar

    Powder & Primer Deals Today

    MidSouthShootersSupply(dot)com has Winchester Large Rifle Winchester Large Rifle MAGNUM In-Stock
  46. Capt_Oscar

    .416 Hawk Bullets on Buff

    When I did expansion testing on Hawk Bullets in my 404J, every single bullet separated the jacket from the core. When I contacted their engineer, he blamed it on yaw. Either via bullet alignment to the bore as part of my reloading methods or not enough twist rate. My expansion test is dry...
  47. Capt_Oscar

    Zeiss V6 5-30x50 #93 Reticle NEW IN BOX!

    Superb scope, ideal reticle, great price! Good luck with the sale.
 
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