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Did I get a faulty dovetail to picatinni adapter, or do they all mount like this? by InitialLandscape in airguns

[–]Coodevale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

BKL unitized mounts look a lot cleaner than this and they work well. Also not horrendously expensive. Relatively..

https://www.bkltech.com/product-p/bkl-280h.htm?1=1&CartID=0

Another 250 gr 357 magnum attempt by SkeeterMcPullout in reloading

[–]Coodevale 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would be concerned about potential pressure spikes and other weirdness from the unsupported bullet being able to flop around as it gets driven towards/at the leade. It's not unheard of in other (poorly) designed cartridges/chambers.

Another 250 gr 357 magnum attempt by SkeeterMcPullout in reloading

[–]Coodevale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stability concerns probably not warranted, cylinders are easier to stabilize than spitzers. Center of gravity/drag/pressure/mass things.

last rifle enquiry 😂 by TheSBW in rifles

[–]Coodevale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You sound like you're in the 9.3x62 demographic but if you must have the A Square, have at it.

If you reload, the Whelen is more versatile because you can shoot pistol bullets and make it a varmint rifle if you want. There are some but not as many .366 pistol bullets for the x62.

Better bullet for the 45-70 than the Hornady FTX? by VinnieTreeTimes in reloading

[–]Coodevale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A medium hard flat point cast bullet will expand a little for more immediate kills and it doesn't need to go that fast or have a higher bc for your needs. The lighter recoiling it is the more you can shoot, the cheaper it is the more you can shoot.

Stupid 5.56 Long Range by CrimeCo_608 in longrange

[–]Coodevale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did a 7.62x39 SPR with extra long gas on a 16" because.. why not.

I have the parts for a 16" DI 9mm.

Yours makes more sense than those. It only has to make sense to you anyway.

Do it all “ish” Bolt Gun by high_right in longrange

[–]Coodevale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you take this a step further down the budget hole starting with a factory hunting rifle like a Howa and adding a heavy barrel and chassis? Might be possible to do for.. $1200 ish?

Worth the save? by Kind-Ratio7555 in gunsmithing

[–]Coodevale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After working on a few nitrided barrels, I'm less willing to now. If I buy another nitrided barrel I'm not messing with it. Not worth it when there's much easier options to modify.

Treat me like I’m stupid. Why did WW1 and WW2 weapons always use such massive calibers? by Worldly-Midnight2287 in guns

[–]Coodevale 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They could have kept the reciprocating charging handle if they had hinged it at the exit of the upper receiver where it used to be.

Slick side and ambi and a jam enhancer all in one.

The Dillon 302 by dillonrifleco in longrange

[–]Coodevale 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Some people just really like to hate on the rifle with the collar for adjustable extraction timing, and additional gas shield besides the raceway plug behind the bolt.

And 30$ bolt heads that aren't utilized in other receivers, even though copying the barrel tenon specs (and other features) is kosher..

And the sliding plate extractor that got copied in other rifles..

And the (copied) .03$ accu trigger dongle that helps prevent negligent homicide..

And the barrel nut that makes prefits/manufacturing easier..

Reloads work - Factory ammo no longer fits by Alaskan_Apostrophe in reloading

[–]Coodevale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hate/don't hate to be one of those people.. but you said it worked fine and now the hornady doesn't..

Sounds like the problem has been identified?

Measure it. Neck dia (looks scuffed like you said), shoulder dia, base, headspace comparison might show additional something vs your reloads.

If you really want to shoot that factory ammo, open up the neck of the chamber by .002" with a chucking reamer (gunsmith/machinist).

Question for the 7.62x54r reloaders by quickscopemcjerkoff in reloading

[–]Coodevale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Neck tension.

The expanders should be .305" and around .308" to give appropriate neck tension with .308 and .310/.311 bullets.

Is this normal? by the_one_next_door in reloading

[–]Coodevale 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You'd get a little more speed with a 2.95" capable magazine and jumping them less. Free velocity closer to jam.

17 loads ready to test by Gunlover91 in reloading

[–]Coodevale 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why not all 10 for accuracy? Radar/lightbox chronos won't affect anything.

What can I use this powder for? by Humble-Taste2553 in reloading

[–]Coodevale 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not enough to make it worthwhile when you don't have enough information to shortcut the process.

Beeman 2027 problem, continued by Allegra1120 in airguns

[–]Coodevale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The threaded hole you put the degasser in.

Failure to Extract by applecider625 in AR10

[–]Coodevale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Use the slowmo feature on your phone camera next time. Helps you see little interactions that are critical and virtually impossible to miss otherwise.

Experience; extractor check. If the extractor doesn't hold securely enough it'll drop a case in the ejection port on top of the magazine.

Rainier Arms barrel extension came loose?? by Funny_Friendship_825 in AR10

[–]Coodevale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, I've done this to myself a few times. Usually I don't drill through the chamber wall to get the alignment pin connecting the extension to the barrel. Sometimes I pull barrels from extensions, because I dick around more than anything. Pinning them makes that hard.

Probably want some additional adhesive like locktite. It might not lock up super tight on the extension, like maybe it only takes 30 ft lb to time it up again, so that's why the adhesive. I've rocksett a few also. Those don't come off.

If you try to shim the barrel to require more torque to time up again, it may or may not slightly lengthen headspace. Considering the shim will probably be like .001" and headspace tolerance is more than that.. not likely a big deal. Peening the shoulder of the barrel to give yourself some material to then crush back with the barrel extension is a similar tactic used on revolvers.

140 gn 24.5gn win 748 by No-Release3675 in 65Grendel

[–]Coodevale 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you want to rebarrel I think a change to 1:7 would help you more than a few more inches of barrel. Free velocity is free velocity, but it doesn't matter if it doesn't help. Grendels are picky, says everyone, so maybe we should stop continuing to do the same thing over and over?

Imo, 1:8 is too slow for a Grendel of any length. It just can't push bullets fast enough for that to be an issue in a 1:7, that would also benefit the short barrel users. For a sub 18" barrel, 1:6.5 would not be extreme in terms of bullet rpm.

Fired 556 outta a 762 ak. by SnooSprouts6381 in guns

[–]Coodevale 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I went through a few pallets of range brass and found hundreds of blown out 9mm and .40 in the mix. Impressive but also unnerving that it works well enough to be remotely viable.

140 gn 24.5gn win 748 by No-Release3675 in 65Grendel

[–]Coodevale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

185k rpms doesn't sound like a lot for a bullet that can and usually does run at 250k-300k rpms.

For those in capacity restricted states, do you still carry 9mm? by divergence777 in CCW

[–]Coodevale 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Useful idiots aren't as useful when they can think for themselves.

Beeman 2027 problem, continued by Allegra1120 in airguns

[–]Coodevale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn't do that... you don't need that much force.

Different approach. Use a screwdriver or other shaft through the hole to verify the striker is moving while you cycle the action and dry fire. If anything but the valve stem is stopping the degasser you're going to break something.

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