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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 05-21-2010, 06:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,072
Posted By Cranky Bugga
There's that many Kiwis living here you may as...

There's that many Kiwis living here you may as well be another state:)But only a wee one :) Not a bad idea about trading some Allblacks;) and some of your beer recipies to replace the crap from the...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 05-21-2010, 06:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,732
Posted By Cranky Bugga
The 20.357max case has a similar capacity to the...

The 20.357max case has a similar capacity to the 20VTT if it was chambered by running in a 204R reamer to 357 case length. When i did mine I just searched for 20VTTurbo loads and went from there. I...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 02-11-2010, 07:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,017
Posted By Cranky Bugga
Have you tried the original spring? I believe...

Have you tried the original spring? I believe that is what mine uses and works fine with the bushed hole and smaller diameter pin

Cheers
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 02-11-2010, 07:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,841
Posted By Cranky Bugga
just got one from gafarrozman and another from...

just got one from gafarrozman and another from curiousgirl...deleted both without opening
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 02-03-2010, 10:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,449
Posted By Cranky Bugga
G'day Sam, I lent you the dies :D I haven't...

G'day Sam, I lent you the dies :D I haven't logged in here for awhile so good to see you made it over here.
I have a 1:9 twist 17 barrel with our friendly 'smith in Narrandera, will be screwed to...
Forum: Project Guns 10-01-2009, 09:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,647
Posted By Cranky Bugga
There are a good articles over on Specialty...

There are a good articles over on Specialty Pistols giving instructions for DIY trigger jobs for G2/Encore and easy open frames also.

Cheers
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 09-30-2009, 11:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,654
Posted By Cranky Bugga
Looking good, do you relieve the round surface of...

Looking good, do you relieve the round surface of the D reamer for it to cut? Or do you just stone the flat surface to give a sharp cutting edge and it cuts because it is slightly less than half...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 09-12-2009, 09:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,191
Posted By Cranky Bugga
How about a 204 short rimmed. Just run in a 204R...

How about a 204 short rimmed. Just run in a 204R reamer to the same length as a 357 max case. Cut off a cheap set of 204 dies to suit. Saves buying custom reamer or dies and the only pain is in...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 08-21-2009, 09:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 24,026
Posted By Cranky Bugga
Looks like you are off to a good start Gary. As...

Looks like you are off to a good start Gary. As you have found the dies will not size the solid head section of your cases. The 357 max cases are also a few thou bigger in the base than the 222 cases...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 08-12-2009, 04:58 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 24,026
Posted By Cranky Bugga
Yep, full length 357max and built on Martini...

Yep, full length 357max and built on Martini action
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 08-10-2009, 09:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 24,026
Posted By Cranky Bugga
That 17WS looks good:) FWIW. When I did my...

That 17WS looks good:)

FWIW. When I did my 204Short Rimmed (20/357 max) I found the Remington 357 max brass so hard I had to anneal as the very first step and after that I did not loose a single...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 06-30-2009, 09:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,175
Posted By Cranky Bugga
G'day Don, I shoot a 17 Mink. If I were to do it...

G'day Don, I shoot a 17 Mink. If I were to do it again I wouldn't change much. I would stick with the original design no turn neck rather than the neck turned version I have. Stick with Win brass, I...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 06-18-2009, 11:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,224
Posted By Cranky Bugga
Gary has a lot to answer for. I think it was this...

Gary has a lot to answer for. I think it was this picture that started me on my mink project


http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j303/65x55/projects/minks.jpg
22k hornet,22 mink,20 mink,17 mink,...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 06-15-2009, 10:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,370
Posted By Cranky Bugga
Hey John, I have done a 20/357max on the Martini...

Hey John, I have done a 20/357max on the Martini action. Max brass is really hard and needs anealing before necking down,PM me if you need any info. Max brass is too big in the base for a chamber cut...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 06-13-2009, 11:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,224
Posted By Cranky Bugga
Hey Steve, cant help you on the CZ but can tell...

Hey Steve, cant help you on the CZ but can tell you about dies. Redding made the original dies for Kevin Harrington who invented the Mink series of cartridges. Kevin paid all tooling costs up front...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 02-24-2009, 04:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,852
Posted By Cranky Bugga
G'day Mntngoat, great looking dog you got there. ...

G'day Mntngoat, great looking dog you got there.

I have a 22mths old GWP that is mainly used on rabbits and deer

Cheers
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 02-10-2009, 07:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,073
Posted By Cranky Bugga
Talk to Dave at Kopje Rifles. He does the 20 crow...

Talk to Dave at Kopje Rifles. He does the 20 crow which is on a blown out 222 and is the Aussie equivalent of the Duster. He has reamer and dies sorted.
Someone that goes into Elk's has one. "Worm"...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 02-09-2009, 08:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,764
Posted By Cranky Bugga
I'm in Albury, mostly hunt and flyfish N.E....

I'm in Albury, mostly hunt and flyfish N.E. Victoria
Have 17mink
20/357 max
220swift

will I be banned for mentioning 416taylor and 50 cal ML:)

Cheers
Cliff
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 02-09-2009, 08:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,677
Posted By Cranky Bugga
Johno has it right. That area has changed greatly...

Johno has it right. That area has changed greatly in the number of people living the "tree change" lifestyle.

Only a couple of the fires can be attributed to arsonists. The fire closest to here,...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 10-03-2008, 10:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,107
Posted By Cranky Bugga
I have done one in 17Mink, its as sweet as:) ...

I have done one in 17Mink, its as sweet as:)

Its set up as switch barrel with the other barrel in 20 max
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j303/65x55/projects/20maxdies-002.jpg
357 max. 20max,...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 06-02-2008, 06:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,824
Posted By Cranky Bugga
I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong but...

I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong but I believe the Squirrel cases were designed to operate with Win 296 powder. Its grain size gives good velocity at good load density in those little...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 06-02-2008, 06:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,211
Posted By Cranky Bugga
yep, your got the maths correct. You are also...

yep, your got the maths correct. You are also correct in that there are other companies to buy your shooting related products- with cheaper handling costs.

I have maxed out my credit card with...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 06-01-2008, 10:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,911
Posted By Cranky Bugga
AI, does this mean your 20PPC dies are for...

AI, does this mean your 20PPC dies are for sale?:rolleyes:

:)
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 06-01-2008, 10:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,211
Posted By Cranky Bugga
Johno, Cabelas are great to deal with. When you...

Johno, Cabelas are great to deal with. When you make your purchase they charge 25% for "surface mail" or 45% for air mail. (NOT 25% + 45%)when you place your order choose the 25% freight charge...
Forum: Project Guns 04-27-2008, 09:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 15,218
Posted By Cranky Bugga
barrel is

A Lilja , 1:9 , in rf24 profile

Cheers
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