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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 02-28-2024, 12:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 632
Posted By SmokinJoe
I agree, give it a try. Half a neck is plenty for...

I agree, give it a try. Half a neck is plenty for most 20 cal bullets in my experience. If you don't like what you see just FL size it and do something different.
Forum: Small Caliber Load Data 01-29-2024, 01:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 925
Posted By SmokinJoe
In my experience it helps a lot to re-anneal...

In my experience it helps a lot to re-anneal after the neck up then back down process.
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 12-26-2023, 12:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 626
Posted By SmokinJoe
Merry Christmas and Happy (and Healthy) New Year...

Merry Christmas and Happy (and Healthy) New Year to all my old guy small cartridge fans :).
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 12-15-2023, 02:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,500
Posted By SmokinJoe
My experience in making my own little 223 based...

My experience in making my own little 223 based wildcat is similar to ricco's recommendations. Pay some attention to what happens in the neck from the previous neck/shoulder junction. With some brass...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 11-17-2023, 02:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,866
Posted By SmokinJoe
Based on my wildcat experience I would recommend...

Based on my wildcat experience I would recommend annealing after forming, before fireforming. After that I would just keep notes on times fired until you see a problem, then start annealing a cycle...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 11-15-2023, 01:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,508
Posted By SmokinJoe
Just a guess, but I'm thinking anything that says...

Just a guess, but I'm thinking anything that says 219 is referring to a 219 Zipper variant.
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 11-12-2023, 01:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,116
Posted By SmokinJoe
We got rid of land line also for same reason. I...

We got rid of land line also for same reason. I have my cell set up to filter out unknown callers and then I block that number if it looks suspicious. I figure that they will leave a voice message if...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 11-10-2023, 12:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,116
Posted By SmokinJoe
I keep thinkin that we are supposed to have a...

I keep thinkin that we are supposed to have a sophisticated crime fighting arm of the federal government whose job it is to protect us law abiding tax payers from this type stuff but it seems that...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 10-25-2023, 12:09 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 18,490
Posted By SmokinJoe
You might post that question on accurateshooter,...

You might post that question on accurateshooter, lot bigger audience.
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 10-24-2023, 12:54 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 18,490
Posted By SmokinJoe
Do you suppose that the gunsmithing school would...

Do you suppose that the gunsmithing school would take that on as a project? Aren't they fairly close or am I out of date?
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 10-10-2023, 05:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,514
Posted By SmokinJoe
Timney isn't bad and can probably go down below...

Timney isn't bad and can probably go down below 2#. With aftermarket spring maybe a bit lower.
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 10-09-2023, 12:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,514
Posted By SmokinJoe
Simple answer is anything with a 223 boltface...

Simple answer is anything with a 223 boltface that strikes your fancy. Best bets as have already been mentioned would be a Sako, CZ527 or Howa. I have all of them and think maybe the Howa as it is a...
Forum: Classifieds 10-03-2023, 02:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,011
Posted By SmokinJoe
Or maybe a Howa.

Or maybe a Howa.
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 09-16-2023, 01:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,766
Posted By SmokinJoe
At a glance it looks like the VarTac is the only...

At a glance it looks like the VarTac is the only thing close to the older rifles.
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 08-14-2023, 01:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,597
Posted By SmokinJoe
He built a rifle for me last year and I have...

He built a rifle for me last year and I have ordered patches from him a couple times since. I think he is still working. The demise of the CZ527 has set him back and he is looking at other action...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 05-23-2023, 01:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,979
Posted By SmokinJoe
Probably just different headspace between...

Probably just different headspace between chambers, at least that is what I have encountered. You can probably make the longer brass work with a FL die but dedicated brass starting from new is, of...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 05-10-2023, 01:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,604
Posted By SmokinJoe
Don't have a Firefly but have a couple left of...

Don't have a Firefly but have a couple left of several I have had. All of them have the serial number on the little flat that runs down the top of the action.
Forum: Classifieds 04-25-2023, 02:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,826
Posted By SmokinJoe
Which reticle?

Which reticle?
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 04-01-2023, 12:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,202
Posted By SmokinJoe
My contribution to this thread: I have been...

My contribution to this thread: I have been aggravated for years at how hard it is to pick the fired cases of some of my shorter cartridges back out of the Berry's 404 boxes I've used for quite...
Forum: Classifieds 03-21-2023, 02:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,628
Posted By SmokinJoe
FWIW, I use a 22PPC LCD to neck size 22 K-Hornet,...

FWIW, I use a 22PPC LCD to neck size 22 K-Hornet, 221FB and the 22PPC. Somebody should jump on this.
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 03-06-2023, 01:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,520
Posted By SmokinJoe
You know, I have had at least 4 different chronos...

You know, I have had at least 4 different chronos over the years but keep coming back to the 35P. Mine is in a Square Peg kit if anybody knows what that is, but it makes storage and setup a breeze....
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 03-06-2023, 01:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,789
Posted By SmokinJoe
It's been awhile, shaun, but I tried some 40's in...

It's been awhile, shaun, but I tried some 40's in one of my VT with AA2200, which is the only powder I use in these and the 20-221AI cases. IIRC, I ended up about 20.2 grs like you did with velocity...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 03-04-2023, 12:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,513
Posted By SmokinJoe
You might also consider using some spray lube on...

You might also consider using some spray lube on them to help prevent stretched cases if you aren't willing to go to the trouble of doing the false shoulder method. Either will work and give a good...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 03-03-2023, 02:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,605
Posted By SmokinJoe
ken, I think you will like the AA2200.

ken, I think you will like the AA2200.
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 02-16-2023, 10:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,063
Posted By SmokinJoe
I don't do 17 K-Hornet but even on 22 K-Hornet...

I don't do 17 K-Hornet but even on 22 K-Hornet doing false shoulders I found some cases splitting at the shoulder so I anneal after I mandrel new cases up to 6mm then they are good to go through the...
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