tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964598894778304285Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:42:34 +0000http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifar180b stormwerkz mountsmith wesson M+P 9c 9mm magazine catch problemsmith wesson S+W M+P 9c magazine catch.223 hand loading primer pockets.303 british. enfield No4MkII milsurp7.5x55 swiss PVRI primer pockets7.62x54 Bulgarian light ballAnother 1938 Turkish MauserArmalite ar180b 5.56CHinese type 56 SKS 7.62x39Da heirGP11 7.5x55mm SwissHarrington + Richardson top break .38 S+WK-31 SKS 7.5x55 7.62x39 reloadingLiberator FP45Midway USAMidway USA fantastic customer serviceMilitary rifle match 1938 turkish mauserMosin 91/30Mosin 9130 tula ex-sniper 7.62x54Mosin Nagant 91/30 ex-sniper 7.62x54Range time load testing M+P Colt 9mm .45acp berriesRuger bisley grips stocksS+W M+P 9c magazine catch issueS+W M+P 9c modificationS+W M+P 9mm 9c problem Uh OhS+W M+P 9mm CCWSKS 7.62x39 Wolf black boxSwiss K-31 7.5x55 MilsurpSwiss Karabiner K-31 7.5x55Yugoslavian M48B Mauser rifle 8x57Yugoslavian Mauser M48aa .44a .45aberdeen proving grounds ordnance museuman inside look.and a cameraar180b eotech 512ar180b eotech 512 privy partisanberries hand load testingcase preparationcase preparation neck sizing hand loadingcast bulletscolt commander .45acp CCWebay auction arms capitalismhandload 8x57 mauser accuracyhandloadingkim other side why I own gunslee bullet mold preparationmatch berries ranier bullets commandermidway shooting mat on salenew camera Canon S3 sipulling down ammo 8x57mm yugolavian componentsrange day pistolsreloadingshooting skillsshooty stuff sale tradesks k-31 match shooting confused againspanish Mauser 1916 7.62x51turkish mauserhttp://carteach0.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Carteach)Blogger678125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964598894778304285.post-431681649577467982Mon, 16 Aug 2021 14:12:00 +00002021-08-16T10:12:18.340-04:00 Funny how these things work sometimes.I was headed to the range today to sight in the house gun with it's new Streamlight tactical light and laser, and planned on writing up a bit to share the fun.And.... in an act of Karma, I get an email from Eric at AmmoMan about a big test they just finished regarding.... you guessed it..... tactical flashlights.Not exactly the same as the neato green laser http://carteach0.blogspot.com/2021/08/tactical-lighting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carteach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964598894778304285.post-7802530117862949455Thu, 15 Jul 2021 23:28:00 +00002021-07-15T19:28:42.058-04:00...and what it does to the human eye.Have you ever squinted in order to see something better?   You have, and you know you did.  Why?  Because it works!   Squinting reshapes the eye, and it focuses differently.It's how most of us 'experienced' folks know it's time to get the eyes checked again.... sigh.Long ago, somebody figured out that a person looking through a very small hole saw things http://carteach0.blogspot.com/2021/07/the-magic-is-in-tiny-little-hole.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carteach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964598894778304285.post-1947263891699688732Thu, 15 Jul 2021 18:49:00 +00002021-07-15T14:49:07.271-04:00When I bought the Uberti 1885 from a good friend, along with it came the box of cast bullets he'd been using in the rifle.  They are a brand I've seen at gun shows and in a few stores, but till now never used myself.Now, I'm going to use them up, there being about 200 of them, but I'm not looking for significantly exciting accuracy from them.  I'll post some pictures of the average bullets from http://carteach0.blogspot.com/2021/07/speaking-of-buying-cast-bullets.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carteach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964598894778304285.post-8874682564631789388Mon, 12 Jul 2021 15:36:00 +00002021-07-12T17:27:28.863-04:00The 1885 High Wall saga.... as the worm squirms.So far, I have tried cast lead bullets from 300 grains to 535 grains, with Red Dot, 3031, and Pyrodex RS.The 300 grain FPGC bullets were tried with all three powders.  The results were acceptable, but not stunning.405 grain FPBB bullets were tried with Red Dot and Pyrodex.  Okay, but nothing to get excited about.The 535 grain Postell bullets, till http://carteach0.blogspot.com/2021/07/todays-45-70-experimental-load-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carteach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964598894778304285.post-3021617632476087197Tue, 06 Jul 2021 16:40:00 +00002021-07-06T12:40:04.961-04:00  This morning, before the heat set in, I worked some 45-70 cases.  Most went into the polisher after being sized, but I saved 20 odds out for load development and 'sperimentin.Today I loaded 10 rounds with 40 grains of Pyrodex RS (By weight, as I don't own a volume measure yet) under a 530 grain Postell target bullet with SPG lube, with a 0.060" over-powder wad.This bullet did not stabilize whenhttp://carteach0.blogspot.com/2021/07/boom-boom-boom.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carteach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964598894778304285.post-7715024812359416017Fri, 18 Jun 2021 19:09:00 +00002021-06-21T10:55:20.322-04:00In regards to the Uberti 1885 mentioned in the last post, it certainly is a lovely old rifle.  Old in design at least.  There is something soul stirring about a heavy single shot rifle with a long octagon barrel, chambered in a cartridge born in the dark days of Black Powder.Naturally, in the name of good stewardship, I spent some time cleaning and caring for the already near spotless rifle.  It http://carteach0.blogspot.com/2021/06/come-on-man-get-lead-out.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carteach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964598894778304285.post-4413832748632361885Fri, 18 Jun 2021 14:33:00 +00002021-06-18T10:33:57.390-04:00  In life I've tried to be a generous fellow, most times. That has led to a general patience with strays of all kinds, and making room for them to find home within my walls.Once again, it's happened.  This time an Uberti High Wall chambered in 45-70.  It's branded Stoeger, but in all other ways it's an Uberti right up to the box and it's number.  A 30" octagon barrel Hunter model, although the http://carteach0.blogspot.com/2021/06/new-horse-in-stable.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carteach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964598894778304285.post-6163477486792535720Mon, 31 May 2021 20:37:00 +00002021-05-31T16:37:25.093-04:00Complacency kills... or at the least, can make for a bad day at the range.I, when possible, like to relax while I do the littlest chores. Sitting down while paying bills, or perhaps taking a break while the laundry runs.Reloading is no stranger to that, and most shell preparation is done while as relaxed as possible.  That means I'm carrying it to the deck on any nice day, and working on a table http://carteach0.blogspot.com/2021/05/the-step-so-often-skipped.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carteach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964598894778304285.post-307137820079564487Tue, 18 May 2021 13:40:00 +00002021-05-18T18:07:56.290-04:00In the gunshop, stepping up to the counter with a bore brush...."Find everything okay?" says the older clerk."Nope" says I."??" They look at me."I was hoping to find a good bore cleaner for copper, but all I saw on the shelf were 'all-in-one' sprays and such.   Did I miss something?"The clerk heads to the cleaning section, and picks up a little yellow can of bug spray.... I mean bore cleaner.  "http://carteach0.blogspot.com/2021/05/wipeout-bore-cleaner.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carteach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964598894778304285.post-8242945492295767426Fri, 14 May 2021 21:11:00 +00002021-05-14T17:11:59.907-04:00It's been a while, to say the least. 7 years? Maybe 8?  Since the last time I fired this 03A3 Springfield, that is.Todays range time was spent validating the handloads I did over the last few days, and practicing a bit with stripper clip and sling in positions.  I had no doubts over the ammunition, but one is never 100% sure, even with factory loaded.The rifle shot well, and the ammunition did http://carteach0.blogspot.com/2021/05/visited-with-springfield-today.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carteach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964598894778304285.post-4265609466622662739Thu, 13 May 2021 16:13:00 +00002021-05-13T12:13:59.130-04:00Over the course of the last couple days, I have loaded 165 rounds of match grade ammunition for 30-06.What did it cost me, besides time?  Well, if I figure the cases as a wash since they are re-usable many times (it's within my power to anneal necks), that leaves primer, powder, and bullets.At todays tentative prices, primers are 10 cents each, powder is 41 cents per, and the bullets are 36 centshttp://carteach0.blogspot.com/2021/05/pew-pew-math.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carteach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964598894778304285.post-4329415807717792383Thu, 13 May 2021 11:21:00 +00002021-05-13T07:25:08.877-04:00Does this belong on a shooty blog?  No, it certainly doesn't.  Except.... if I can reach even one family and they do better because of it, the whole blog is suddenly worth having.HT to the Man in the Bunker....Read the story here.I think they got some of it  right, but either foolishly or willfully failed to mention government spending 3x the actual amount of US money in the world over the last http://carteach0.blogspot.com/2021/05/is-that-other-boot-falling.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carteach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964598894778304285.post-1991883596960508692Wed, 12 May 2021 23:26:00 +00002021-05-12T19:26:38.551-04:00Today, a total of maybe three hours actually working at the bench. This was spread over five or so hours total.  The extra time was making lunch.... and to be honest..... taking breaks and sitting down a while.What got done?   Well... I had to re-teach myself a few things.  Like, why I own a stuck case removal tool (TWICE!).  Also, motorized tools seriously dislike being put away and stored in http://carteach0.blogspot.com/2021/05/a-day-at-bench.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carteach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964598894778304285.post-4013502157173181256Wed, 12 May 2021 12:38:00 +00002021-05-12T08:38:48.371-04:00My reloading bench has waited my attention in the garage for years now. Life and duty required me elsewhere, so it languished.I'm certain my loyal reader(s) understand what can happen to a garage left to it's own mind over the course of years...So far, I've devoted three days of my new reality to excavating and cleaning the handloading section of the building.   Today, I will begin building ammo http://carteach0.blogspot.com/2021/05/archeology.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carteach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964598894778304285.post-8657786700073836762Tue, 04 May 2021 18:27:00 +00002021-05-05T19:24:49.149-04:00I have wanted a legal suppressor as far back as I can recall.  It's been mentioned on the blog before, and also the circumstance behind this particular unit.Today, I was able to use it for the first time.  The gunshop/range that's holding it allows 'visitation' until the ATF finally moves on the tax stamp and the customer can take it home (Funny.... the Federal government wastes no time cashing http://carteach0.blogspot.com/2021/05/shhh.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carteach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964598894778304285.post-6845301593028203090Wed, 28 Apr 2021 21:24:00 +00002021-04-29T19:29:11.025-04:00As a recently retired tech instructor, I have time now to muse on various aspects of life.  You know... life.... the universe... and everything.  (If you know the reference, you are my tribe!)In shaping young mush heads, I always knew a very important part of my job was telling stories.  Not only do human brains latch onto stories as a primary way to learn, but they also blunt the subject a bit.http://carteach0.blogspot.com/2021/04/learning-by-observing-others-mistakes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carteach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964598894778304285.post-5090023443142145254Tue, 27 Apr 2021 20:36:00 +00002021-04-27T16:36:10.946-04:00What we have here is a basic low budget AR-15.  It's a franken-rifle, thrown together with whatever parts were on hand.PSA 'Freedom' upper. 16" barrel. Anderson stripped lower.CMMG basic lower parts kit.Magpul entry level stock and grip.Discontinued Nikon 4x scope on Talley quick detachable rings.Magpul plastic BUIS sights.Nothing, and I mean absolutely nothing, on this rifle can be considered http://carteach0.blogspot.com/2021/04/do-ars-shoot-straighter-by-design.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carteach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964598894778304285.post-4299310099726262637Mon, 26 Apr 2021 22:17:00 +00002021-04-26T18:18:07.742-04:00Huh Wha.... who knew?   I shot a CMP match this weekend.  My first in (mumble) years, and I did not expect miracles to happen.  In reality, I did okay (369 1x).  In fact, I was surprised at the results, and asked Herself to add the score again because it didn't sound right.That said, here's my prone slow fire target.  2 sighters and 20 for score.  Lemme 'splain what appened....I was doing pretty http://carteach0.blogspot.com/2021/04/cmp-allows-optics-now.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carteach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964598894778304285.post-3494037061518028950Sat, 24 Apr 2021 15:23:00 +00002021-04-24T11:23:30.921-04:00I suppose every industry has it's 'Bellwether' products that people use to judge price points.  Things such as base model laptops, 80/20 hamburger, and Jim Beam Bourbon.For the shooty supplies industry, I have a few of those things.PSA's rifle case and magazine 'special'.9mm range ammo..22 rimfire ammo.Entry level brand name AR's.Here by example is the first on that list: PSA almost always has http://carteach0.blogspot.com/2021/04/bellwether-items.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carteach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964598894778304285.post-3060836494065193569Wed, 21 Apr 2021 17:26:00 +00002021-04-21T13:26:57.316-04:00 Sitting at my local gun store is something I've waited most of my life for; A suppressor.  Everything is done but the nearly year long wait for the ATF to process the form.  They cashed the check already, as I'm told they always do.Why my whole life?  I've wanted one since I was a kid, but other things came first. Family, kids, bills.... life.  Everything took priority over that particular http://carteach0.blogspot.com/2021/04/tactical-solutions-trail-lite-barrel.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carteach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964598894778304285.post-7633515064305892708Wed, 21 Apr 2021 12:37:00 +00002021-04-21T08:37:22.032-04:00CMP Match, that is.   Now that I have time to do so, let's see if I recall how.Yesterday I pulled the likeliest AR from the safe, and used it to validate all that ammunition I recovered a few days ago.  It has a 16" barrel, long railed hand guard, a Magpul adjustable stock, and Magpul BUIS sights.  Frankly... this is not a match rifle. It's not even attempting to emulate a match rifle.On the http://carteach0.blogspot.com/2021/04/havent-shot-match-in-years.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carteach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964598894778304285.post-2903993883555306449Thu, 15 Apr 2021 19:11:00 +00002021-04-15T15:11:38.852-04:00 There I wuz..... about 8 years ago, with the RCBS Ammomaster all set up as  progressive, and I made the decision to just run *everything* I had laying around before I switched it back to single stage.OOPS.More specifically, I 'oopsed' the crimp portion of a run on 5.56x45mm.I guess the first ones I chamber checked were fine.   Otherwise, why would I have done 500+ rounds like I did without http://carteach0.blogspot.com/2021/04/fixing-oops.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carteach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964598894778304285.post-1481050208629426119Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:08:00 +00002021-04-14T12:17:53.882-04:00 So, there I wuz....  As I used to say to my students.  It let them know we were going into 'story time'.The story here is I'm a lazy loafer, and have taken to perusing Gunbroker.com, instead of.... you know.... chores and stuff.   There, I'm usually looking at old stuff, and sniffing around for any bargains.   A long shot.... but sometimes even the blind squirrel.... well.... you know the http://carteach0.blogspot.com/2021/04/viridian-reactor-rtl-pistol-light.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carteach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964598894778304285.post-4202769950982898133Mon, 12 Apr 2021 19:32:00 +00002021-04-12T17:31:55.219-04:00 Because 'things happen', I've ended up with two Savage.17hmr bolt action rifles rifles. Both were bought with the same goals in mind, but it turns out they are anything but the same.The original specs called for a .17 Boltie with a threaded muzzle.  The idea being a 100-150 yard woodchuck rifle I can screw a suppressor on.  Preference went to heavier barrels as well, but at the time I bought http://carteach0.blogspot.com/2021/04/comparing-savage-93r17-minimalist-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carteach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964598894778304285.post-5095289494991961202Mon, 12 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +00002021-04-12T10:00:23.555-04:00 Yeah, so I tried to save a few bucks.What is that old saying?   You can never buy cheap enough to save money?Anywho, I wished another bipod to leave on a rimfire rifle I expect will spend most of it's time at the range.   That shouldn't require the finestest and bestus money can buy, right?I own Harris bipods that are still going, 20 years and change, but they cost $100 and up usually.  This http://carteach0.blogspot.com/2021/04/caldwell-bipod-quick-kitchen-counter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carteach)0