reloading spent primers

[2cool9031]

Muzzle loaders

I hadn't really considered that. Do they tend to be very expensive?

I have seen some 50 caliber muzzle loading rifles on here go cheap....maybe around $100.00. for real nice ones.
I haven't noticed any pistols on here....but I may have not paid attention.

 

[Delmar]

I have seen some 50 caliber muzzle loading rifles on here go cheap....maybe around $100.00. for real nice ones.
I haven't noticed any pistols on here....but I may have not paid attention.

What kind of distance and accuracy can you expect from such a weapon?

 

[2cool9031]

I never tested the pistol for accuracy....just shot gallon paint cans at about 40 feet. With the rifle I could hit a 6" steel plate at 100 yds. I don't know if that is good or not. I imagine there are some black powder shooters on INGO that know more about it than me. When shooting the rifle it was like a M-80 going off.

 

[kludge]

So who sells strike-anywhere matches (locally)?



Seriously I've had my eyes open for years.

 

[Delmar]

So who sells strike-anywhere matches (locally)?



Seiously I've had my eyes open for years.

Ace Hardware. Do you have one of those nearby?

 

[Delmar]

What does using those reloaded primers do to chamber pressure?

Great news. I found a guy who has been playing with making his own gunpowder, and has ordered a pressure tester. My project is not at the top of his list, but he is willing to test them for me when he gets a chance.

 

[steif]

pressure

I have a old copper crusher type pressure test rifle If I remember right, I put it up and don't remember if I got rid of it or not.. If I still do, I think it is chambered in 7.62 nato one of the Chilean M95's outfitted with this device to test pressures before they converted a bunch of the m95's to 7.62.

 

[RelicHound]

Even if you were bashing Hi Points, it's all in good fun right? If I spent $700 on a weapon, because I wanted the quality. I might hassle a buddy who spent less than $200 on his, just a little.

like em all you want...but everytime I see your avatar it makes me cringe..please take your finger off that trigger!
other than that...thanks for the vidoes! very interesting.

 

[1032JBT]

like em all you want...but everytime I see your avatar it makes me cringe..please take your finger off that trigger!
other than that...thanks for the vidoes! very interesting.

This.........please.

 

[Delmar]

like em all you want...but everytime I see your avatar it makes me cringe..please take your finger off that trigger!
other than that...thanks for the vidoes! very interesting.

Somebody pointed that out to me quite some time ago. You do realize that is a still photo, don't you?

 

[Dr Falken]

Off camera he's pointing at a target...so it's ok.

Interesting post, a very low tech solution as primers are one of the more "industrial" parts of the reloading process. As to hoarding matches, I'm sure that I have a few boxes of those sitting around, I've always loved them...most country stores should have them.

 

[Wesley929]

Any Photoshop Experts?

Someone who is more graphically inclined than I am needs to Photo Shop Delmar's finger OFF the trigger. And if you have a sense of humor, photoshop that Hi-Point into a glock. Then just sit back and .

 

[Joe Williams]

Great news. I found a guy who has been playing with making his own gunpowder, and has ordered a pressure tester. My project is not at the top of his list, but he is willing to test them for me when he gets a chance.

That would be fantastic. I'm really curious what the results would be, not only as to peak pressure but also what the pressure curve looks like.

 

[Delmar]

Someone who is more graphically inclined than I am needs to Photo Shop Delmar's finger OFF the trigger. And if you have a sense of humor, photoshop that Hi-Point into a glock. Then just sit back and .

No way anybody that knows what a cheapskate I am will believe I bought a glock But if it bothers you so bad I do have another photo that my wife took of me after I learned how foolish it is to have your finger on the trigger. I'll see if I can find it.

 

[INGunGuy]

No way anybody that knows what a cheapskate I am will believe I bought a glock But if it bothers you so bad I do have another photo that my wife took of me after I learned how foolish it is to have your finger on the trigger. I'll see if I can find it.

Delmar,

I have to say, your primer reloading is great. Can you please explain the principle behind how the primer ignites from the firing pin strike. You explain that you dont want any of the white phosphorus in the mix. So if that were the case then what is causing the rest of the match head mix to ignite? I, as of yet, have no need to worry about primers as I have in the range of 100K of the damn things, BUT, one day there is a good possibility of needing a viable alternative.

INGunGuy

 

[JosephR]

Have you tried folding the paper then doing the smashing and twisting to prevent it from sticking to the hammer and having to get your fingers in it?

 

[Delmar]

Have you tried folding the paper then doing the smashing and twisting to prevent it from sticking to the hammer and having to get your fingers in it?

I tried covering the surface of the hammer with paper tape. It tears right through.

 

[Dr Falken]

Mortar and pestle?

 

[WoodWizard]

I don't care what you shoot, just care that you do, great tip THANKS

 

[lon]

Thanks Delmar...thats some good info to have up your sleeve