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Started by Kijona, May 29, 2012, 10:33:08 PM

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Kijona

Quote from: Huff1371 on June 12, 2012, 04:44:38 AM
Quote from: k.rollin on June 10, 2012, 09:13:32 PM
Quote from: mister on June 10, 2012, 02:09:55 PM

Reloading. Yeah, people forget their time has a value + the cost of the reloading gear + storage of shell cases, primers, powder, press, etc.

Michael

I'm well aware of the opportunity costs, it's just something else I do for recreation. Not to mention it is the most economical way to continue shooting this:


.41 Magnum isn't cheap and the lowest cost ammunition comes from commercial reloaders (BVAC, et al) anyways, so I figure I'll do it myself.
That what happens when you get a great gun in a caliber that flops. My dad has the same gun (might be the super Redhawk, it's D.A.) but in .44 Mag. He bought it in the 80's and said he was conflicted between the .41 and the .44 Mag. Guess he chose luck, even if its still pricey to shoot. I ran into the same with my 10MM. Great gun, Great caliber, Horrible market for ammo. I belive Midway USA had reloding dies for the .41 on sale recently , check it out.

Really? Here you can walk into just about any Walmart and pick up 10mm, as well as most sporting goods stores, including Academy. Academy has TulAmmo 50rds/$24.99.

yamahonkawazuki

aye theyre not WIDELY avail. but still out there. even if not at the local walmart ( hit and miss puns NOT intended, around here) most gun dealers can order it in. as you can too. gunbroker has it listed .50bmg is a Buddha Loves You to find ammo for less than $5 per shot though
Jan 14 2010 0310 I miss you mom
Vielen dank Patrick. Vielen dank
".
A proud Mormon
"if you come in with the bottom of your cast black,
neither one of us will be happy"- Alan Silverman MD

Kijona

Quote from: yamahonkawazuki on June 12, 2012, 07:27:15 PM
aye theyre not WIDELY avail. but still out there. even if not at the local walmart ( hit and miss puns NOT intended, around here) most gun dealers can order it in. as you can too. gunbroker has it listed .50bmg is a Buddha Loves You to find ammo for less than $5 per shot though

Yeah. I was just saying for some reason, here in Georgia, they seem to be available from just about anywhere. Academy's ammo selection is just about the best I've seen from any major retailer outside of Bass Pro, except Bass is notoriously high with their prices.

Hell, Academy even sells, from time to time, the .50AE rounds, as well as the .500 S&W Magnum rounds. (Which by the way, are $60/20rds...they have only one kind and it's Hornady).

yamahonkawazuki

used to have em widely avail here. walmart was a loss @ this. but @ work we have a supplier who can overnight them. ( usually free if enough ordered) the 500 ammo and the .50 rifle ammo is some HEAVY shaZam! in the box. omg. 1 guy ordered 10 boxes of the .50 shipping box was fairly small. but damn it was heavy as hell
Jan 14 2010 0310 I miss you mom
Vielen dank Patrick. Vielen dank
".
A proud Mormon
"if you come in with the bottom of your cast black,
neither one of us will be happy"- Alan Silverman MD

Huff1371

I can find 10mm, but I won't pay $40 for 50 rds. That's what it typically goes for at the only consistent carrier around here. i've ordered it for cheap but it's always forever before I get it. I can buy .50BMG or .50 Beowulf or even .500 Pistol all day long here. Hell, I even got a great deal on 5.7x28 last week. But 10mm is a pain.
Friendly fire, isn't. But it's the most accurate. Semper Fi

yamahonkawazuki

Quote from: Huff1371 on June 14, 2012, 05:43:08 AM
I can find 10mm, but I won't pay $40 for 50 rds. That's what it typically goes for at the only consistent carrier around here. i've ordered it for cheap but it's always forever before I get it. I can buy .50BMG or .50 Beowulf or even .500 Pistol all day long here. Hell, I even got a great deal on 5.7x28 last week. But 10mm is a pain.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=291747935 sadly close to same price time this is over with id say
Jan 14 2010 0310 I miss you mom
Vielen dank Patrick. Vielen dank
".
A proud Mormon
"if you come in with the bottom of your cast black,
neither one of us will be happy"- Alan Silverman MD

Huff1371

Thats a great price. If i didn't drop $850 on this I'd be all over it.
Friendly fire, isn't. But it's the most accurate. Semper Fi

k.rollin

Quote from: yamahonkawazuki on June 15, 2012, 01:28:38 AM
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=291747935 sadly close to same price time this is over with id say

Those are commercial reloads, just like the stuff from BVAC. Nice choice in components though, Starline brass is about as good as it gets for pistol, but 165 grain projectiles seem a bit light for 10mm in my opinion.

While we're showing AR platforms:

Kijona

Quote from: Huff1371 on June 15, 2012, 05:55:47 AM
Thats a great price. If i didn't drop $850 on this I'd be all over it.


Hahahaha! GREAT expression there.

yamahonkawazuki

Quote from: k.rollin on June 15, 2012, 10:01:19 PM
Quote from: yamahonkawazuki on June 15, 2012, 01:28:38 AM
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=291747935 sadly close to same price time this is over with id say

Those are commercial reloads, just like the stuff from BVAC. Nice choice in components though, Starline brass is about as good as it gets for pistol, but 165 grain projectiles seem a bit light for 10mm in my opinion.

While we're showing AR platforms:

there are others there as well which werent reloads. tbh i wouldnt care if reloads or not as long as they were quality. as long as gun went bang when i pulled trigger, bullet came out business end, and gun didnt explode lol, id be game. 165 IS a tad light , but will do the job usually :thumb:
Jan 14 2010 0310 I miss you mom
Vielen dank Patrick. Vielen dank
".
A proud Mormon
"if you come in with the bottom of your cast black,
neither one of us will be happy"- Alan Silverman MD

Janx101

10mm & 165gn ........ out in the field after anything big enough to warrant a 10mm .. yeah its light

on the target range where a lighter load and lighter proj mean less recoil and better follow up reaction time... ideal!!!  :thumb:

Huff1371

I typically go for the 165gr. It's great for the range. I carry the XD-45 so the 10mm is really just recreational.
Friendly fire, isn't. But it's the most accurate. Semper Fi

Kijona

Well I decided to endeavor to polish my Smith and Wesson .40. The upper is completely stainless steel so I was not extremely worried about having issues...I think it turned out pretty good.

(clicky for bigger pics)

Went from this:


To this:


600 then 1500 grit sandpaper did the trick for the most part, but what REALLY finished the job was some Mother's Mag Polish. That stuff is amazing...I'll be polishing the pipe on my SV with it next!

lucky4034

Quote from: Kijona on May 30, 2012, 07:46:25 PM
Quote from: tialloydragon on May 30, 2012, 06:27:37 PM
Shotguns:
Remington 1100 sporting 12
Beretta Al391 Urika Trap
Remington 1100 LT20
Saiga 12 converted back to pistol grip (as it should be)

Rifles:
Remington Model 7 in 308
FN FS2000 bullpup
Marlin 1894 in 44mag
Keltec Sub2000 9mm
SKS
Walther G22
Remington Targetmaster

Handguns:
Springfield XD9SC
Glock 19
Kahr P9 Covert
Israeli Arms Kareen MKII
Citadel 1911 compact
Taurus PT709
Diamondback DB9
Magnum Research Micro Desert Eagle
Walther P22
Phoenix Arms HP22
Firestar M45
Colt Pony Pocketlite
North American Arms Black Widow
Leinad 45LC/410ga side by side derringer

I think that's everything.

How do you like that DB9? I was contemplating buying their compact 380 instead of the TCP but heard not-so-great things about it.

Consider the new S&W Shield if you are looking for a single stack ultra compact 9mm.  Great gun!!
Own:
'09 Suzuki GS500F
'05 Kawasaki Ninja 250R

Hope to own one day:
'11 Honda CBR600RR
'87-'92  Yamaha YSR50
'90-'93 CBR 250RR
...and counting

lucky4034

My small collection:

Ruger SR9c
Ruger 10/22 (upgraded completely)
Savage 93r17
S&W 15-22
AR-15

My next project will be to build another AR-15.  SBR in .300 blackout with a .308 HunterArms suppressor (just waiting on the ATF tax stamps) 
Own:
'09 Suzuki GS500F
'05 Kawasaki Ninja 250R

Hope to own one day:
'11 Honda CBR600RR
'87-'92  Yamaha YSR50
'90-'93 CBR 250RR
...and counting

Precisi0n

Picked this up a couple of months ago and have been quite impressed:



Anyone out there use UMC ammo?



I've heard mixed reviews.  Some say it will shoot fine but is rather dirty.  Other have said that there are major quality control issues and have even seen a couple of FTF's.  Figured it's fine for cheep target rounds.
*2003 Genuine Stella 166cc
*1992 Honda CB750 Nighthawk
*2005 Suzuki GS500f

codajastal

Quote from: Kijona on July 02, 2012, 08:23:19 PM
Well I decided to endeavor to polish my Smith and Wesson .40. The upper is completely stainless steel so I was not extremely worried about having issues...I think it turned out pretty good.

(clicky for bigger pics)

Went from this:


To this:


600 then 1500 grit sandpaper did the trick for the most part, but what REALLY finished the job was some Mother's Mag Polish. That stuff is amazing...I'll be polishing the pipe on my SV with it next!
Holy shaZam!, what a difference :thumb:
I am not interested in anything you have to say
Don't bother talking to me, I will not answer you

yamahonkawazuki

Quote from: lucky4034 on July 02, 2012, 08:36:38 PM
My small collection:

Ruger SR9c
Ruger 10/22 (upgraded completely)
Savage 93r17
S&W 15-22
AR-15

My next project will be to build another AR-15.  SBR in .300 blackout with a .308 HunterArms suppressor (just waiting on the ATF tax stamps)
get on gunbroker look up "bettergunbuys" ( firend of mine whom runs pawn shop and if its gun related he can get it for you MINIMAL markup.
Jan 14 2010 0310 I miss you mom
Vielen dank Patrick. Vielen dank
".
A proud Mormon
"if you come in with the bottom of your cast black,
neither one of us will be happy"- Alan Silverman MD

lucky4034

Thanks!!

btw... if anyone is looking for a good gun forum...  www.ingunowners.com is an excellent site.  Very active forum with a lot of very experienced and helpful people/sellers. 

(don't be deterred by the fact that it stands for "Indiana Gun Owners" ... were still good people)
Own:
'09 Suzuki GS500F
'05 Kawasaki Ninja 250R

Hope to own one day:
'11 Honda CBR600RR
'87-'92  Yamaha YSR50
'90-'93 CBR 250RR
...and counting

Huff1371

Friendly fire, isn't. But it's the most accurate. Semper Fi

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