The firearm thread

[Wolf]

That'd depend on the box of ammo, I guess.

A box of military-surplus 7.62x51 probably wouldn't cut it...

Can I choose the ammo?

4 bricks of depleted uranium .50 BMG should just about cover it.

Was I right or was I right!

[JDK]

Chris
tryed harry last night just got his answer phone will try again tonight

yea see what ya pattern is like talking to craig (wad man ) he said watch too much in front of shot load as wad slows down and punchs a hole in pattern ,ones behind slow down faster than shot so don't blow though the shot pattern ..
yea i could get some more brass in i'll let ya know if i'm going to
jono yea i'm a slacker i still have not got the brass in the mail to ya keep tripping over them

[Indiana_Jones]

One brick of Hungry's finest 7.62x54R?

-Indy

[jono035]

Chris: There is still the slightest bit of wiggle in the cylinder at full cock, but it appears to be tilting slightly rather than moving side to side. I think this means that the indexing is perfect but the cylinder has a little bit of play on its shaft. No idea if that is just manufacturing tolerance or wear and tear. Where the barrel meets up with the cylinder was smoky but didn't have any marks on it so I'm guessing all the bullets made it in without catching the edges.

I can see what you mean about never having enough .44 magnum lying around. I'm definitely keen to build up a heap more brass and I'm going to order some of the same Hornady TiN dies that I have for the 9mm because they seem really well made. Need to find a good source of cheap heads though (time to look at casting again, perhaps?) so I can put in some serious range time with it. That and I might need to source some different powder, a full-house load of AP70N in the .44 magnum case is well less than half full... Any suggestions?

I'm also considering selling my target .22 and using that money to try get a .44 levergun. I've never got anything bigger than a .22 rifle because I can't fire it at the CSI range, but then again I never shoot my rifles there because the pistols are too fun! If anyone here is interested or knows anyone who might be keen then send me a PM and I'll send through the specs...

JDK: No hurry at all on that brass, got one off Chris yesterday that I can have a play with. Will see what I can come up with!

Chris: Thank your lady again for her hospitality, I think all of us can safely say that we'll be keen to take you both up on the offer of shooting + barbeque!

[wbks]

You've been here a while now, so why would you think I could sit still and shut up for a couple of hours, let alone a couple of days?

A quiet Atheism vs. Christianity argument, then?

[jono035]

I just realised that the .44 magnum winchester factory ammo that I went through like popcorn is $2 per round. $12 per cylinder... holy hell.

The cheapest I can find jacketed soft point projectiles is about 40c each so the reloads were about 60c each too...

In total, $140 worth of ammo over 2 days... Bloody hell.

Time to price up casting gear, pronto.

Chris: The reloads were about the same power as the Winchester factory stuff which runs about 1200fps out of a 4" barrel for 1000 Joules. 1200 Joules is the max listed for AP70 and that is from an 8" barrel, so I doubt I'll be loading anything stouter than those rounds, which is a pity... Going to investigate a few other handloads and see what other people can squeeze out of a 4" barrel...

[Drunken Monkey]

In total, $140 worth of ammo over 2 days... Bloody hell.

haha, yeah I did more than that of the ammo I brought just on Sunday arvo, let alone who else's I used. But I was going nuts...wouldn't normally fire even close to that much on a hunting trip.

[Mr Merde]

haha, yeah I did more than that of the ammo I brought just on Sunday arvo, let alone who else's I used. But I was going nuts...wouldn't normally fire even close to that much on a hunting trip.

Ahhhh the smell and sound of burning powder, the feel of recoil, the sense of anticipation as you pull the trigger, the feeling of elation if you actually hit what you are aiming at, wasnt it all worth it.

It was good to see you there and you're welcome to come to as many of these days I can hold before we finally sell the place.

As said previously. Sharron enjoyed all your company and suggested we make it a whole day event next time. Shooting followed by barbie and such. She suggested a Saturday so that those who indulge in the "and such" part can crash at the house for the night.

[Indiana_Jones]

As said previously. Sharron enjoyed all your company and suggested we make it a whole day event next time. Shooting followed by barbie and such. She suggested a Saturday so that those who indulge in the "and such" part can crash at the house for the night.

Sounds very much like a good plan

One weekend in December?

Though it can't be on the 5th of December for myself as I have plans for that day.

12th is good for me, anyone else?

-Indy

[The Pastor]

Ahhhh the smell and sound of burning powder, the feel of recoil, the sense of anticipation as you pull the trigger, the feeling of elation if you actually hit what you are aiming at, wasnt it all worth it.

It was good to see you there and you're welcome to come to as many of these days I can hold before we finally sell the place.

As said previously. Sharron enjoyed all your company and suggested we make it a whole day event next time. Shooting followed by barbie and such. She suggested a Saturday so that those who indulge in the "and such" part can crash at the house for the night.

sounds like a bloody good idea.

Get a bit of clay bird shooting going on too.

[Mr Merde]

sounds like a bloody good idea.

Get a bit of clay bird shooting going on too.

I could get my hands on a proper clay bird thrower.

ALso I spoke to those organising the new range. We are all set for the pre submission meeting with the council.

We are all meeting up at the end of next week to discuss where we are. We will be making submission to Franklin Council the following week.

It should only take about 1 month after that to get apporoval and that means that in late Jan early Feb we will begin the installation of the safety equipment, props etc. Should be up and running about the end of Feb\March.

We will be looking for new members and associate members. ALso the ranges will be open on a "day fee" basis.

So good news.

[jono035]

I could get my hands on a proper clay bird thrower.

ALso I spoke to those organising the new range. We are all set for the pre submission meeting with the council.

We are all meeting up at the end of next week to discuss where we are. We will be making submission to Franklin Council the following week.

It should only take about 1 month after that to get apporoval and that means that in late Jan early Feb we will begin the installation of the safety equipment, props etc. Should be up and running about the end of Feb\March.

We will be looking for new members and associate members. ALso the ranges will be open on a "day fee" basis.

So good news.

Depending on location and membership details I'll be keen. Happy enough to help out with any setup and such if it is being done on a member working bee type arrangement.

The entire weekend of the 12th is already booked for me, but I'm free for any others...

[The Pastor]

yeah that weekend (12th) im busy too

[Drunken Monkey]

That's some good news RE: the range there, Mr M. You know what would really appeal to me (and a few other people I shoot with on occasion) - some sort of casual shooting arrangement, i.e. where outside of 'organised club shoots' it would be possible for members to rock on up and use some of the facilities to do sighting in or basic practice, intead of having to rely on a strict access regime of "every other Sunday and the occasional Thursday" or similar.

RE: BBQ, pretty much anything works for me, I will adjust to suit.

[Wolf]

Bugger, so I missed out on the only weekend when everyone was free until sometime next year!

I'm not sure if the 12th will be free for me or not. I hope so, but there's no guarantee at this early stage.