Painted Mohawk SASS 77785
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20 minutes ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said:
Have you tried your loads W/O the fillers?
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No I haven't.... Initially I used to use more powder than required, I'm not a fan of fill the case & whack the bullet on top. To me that's a waste of powder & with the cost of BP in Aus it's just blowing the $$$..... & the loads definitely obscure the target !! So having reduced the powder I came up with the styrofoam to fill the gap, it's a simple method & works well & I use it in 44-40, 38-55 & 45-70.
Now that I have had a doubt cast in my mind I may be looking for a 'SIMPLE alternative...but having worked so well for so long I'm not sure !!
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1 hour ago, Driftwood Johnson, SASS #38283 said:
I don't use fillers, but if I did I doubt if I would use styrofoam.
I ain't gonna comment on whether or not you are a dodo.
If it's gunna' save me by all means call me a dodo..I've been called worse !!
This is what I have been using ..more like a log that I cut up, I have always used a dedicated BP thrower [ Hornady ].
I understand what you are saying re the popcorn like in a bean bag, very sticky to the fingers with the static..these logs seem more perforated to look at ,not solid if you know what I mean ..would that make a difference ? Or is styrofoam a styrofoam full stop.
Never have I had a problem with any danger signs ..I always put an over powder card, then the styrofoam & a lube cookie over that before the bullet.. Long winded to some but I have good reliability & performance.
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9 hours ago, Driftwood Johnson, SASS #38283 said:
Styrofoam is an excellent generator of static electricity charges.
Ever notice how styrofoam popcorn used for packing always sticks to your hands?
All plastics will generate a static charge.
Whether or not you worry about it sparking an ignition of powder, the static charge developed by styrofoam can cause powder to clump up in a powder measure.
Thanks Driftwood for your reply....
For the past 4 years I have been using those styrofoam popcorns you speak of as a filler for my loading of of all BP loads in various calibers & also for over the shot before crimping in the shotgun.
I cut the popcorn logs into smaller circles., a big bag goes a long way !! My question is am I a dodo & should I stop doing this ?
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On 8/10/2019 at 7:51 AM, J. Mark Flint #31954 LIFE said:
Very little is necessary-but keep styrofoam away from the loading bench (even with smokeless) Be clean about your loading area and clean up any spills without procrastinating. The grounding strap is not necessary, but if it makes you feel better use it. Never smoke around your reloading gear, nor allow others to do so. When priming, don't force it. When loading if you meet abnormal resistance, stop and determine the cause and correct it before proceeding. What you may gather so far is simply use common sense.
I've loaded BP on a 650 for years and even had a primer tube explosion with a hopper of BP on the press. Hopper did not ignite thankfully, and by design it seems unlikely it would. (I did upgrade to the aluminum hopper before the incident)-other than that, I just keep things clean and take my time. I do recommend emptying the hopper when you finish a reloading session and cleaning it out from time to time.
Brass care is likewise not as difficult as some make it out to be. Soapy water will neutralize any fouling, so when I get home I dump my brass into an old laundry detergent bottle, add soap and water and shake it a bit, then drain it off into a safe place and rinse the brass. Once drained, the brass gets tossed in old cardboard boxes and laid out in the sun to dry. Tumble as desired for appearance, but if you don't mind dark brass it won't hurt anything (I have some cases that are nearly black, but still smooth)
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Explain to me your comment of no styrofoam..interested to know .
Thanks..respectfully 'Mohawk
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Fond memories of Victorville & the RR Regulators..I'II always remember at the range when the wife asked one of the local cowboys' what type of critters ya' got round here..his answer was ..'just roadrunners & coyotes' !!
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On 8/10/2019 at 8:49 AM, The Original Lumpy Gritz said:
WOW-Really like that
Did you do the work?
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OLG..Nah not my work ,done by a friend from Adelaide in South Australia, actually it was only recently that I swapped for a set of GF grips that I didn't use..just used them today & they feel good in the hand .
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3 hours ago, Abilene Slim SASS 81783 said:
Chauncey is good! Moved to Colorado outside of Denver about 4 or so years ago. He makes it out our way once in awhile.
Thanks.. thats's great..say hi if you see him.
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1 hour ago, Abilene Slim SASS 81783 said:
He's been a member of our club for years, but we haven't heard from him either.
Howdy Abilene...Also Chauncey Dewey ...haven't heard or seen him in the results lately, hope he's okay !
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Static and black powder loading question...
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Entertainment yes, fun yes, the BOOM is better than the bang yes, BP ain't hard to clean yes....but at the end of the day yes I am a gamer in training [ always willing to try or learn something new ] & above all yes I am a competitor against myself & then everything else gets sorted out !!!!