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by vtachrn
April 3rd, 2023, 5:15 pm
Forum: Firearm Related General Discussion
Topic: Another NYC self defense case in the news
Replies: 6
Views: 679

Re: Another NYC self defense case in the news

Only in NYC. I always wanted to go there and see parts of American History, Statue of Liberty.... Guess I scratch it off the bucket list. Its behind enemy lines at this point...
by vtachrn
December 11th, 2021, 6:31 pm
Forum: Local AZ Gun Shows
Topic: Crossroads coming up
Replies: 20
Views: 8452

Re: Crossroads coming up

Ammo was over priced, but at least there was ammo to purchase without hoards to fight...
by vtachrn
July 19th, 2021, 7:20 am
Forum: Firearm Related General Discussion
Topic: A letter from South Africa
Replies: 8
Views: 2838

Re: A letter from South Africa

But... But.... The .gov has nukes and F15s, your guns are worthless. So says the feeble minded man running the country....
by vtachrn
July 17th, 2021, 10:01 am
Forum: Firearm Related General Discussion
Topic: You'd think a couple of cops would know not to keep buying guns while under surveilence
Replies: 15
Views: 4791

Re: You'd think a couple of cops would know not to keep buying guns while under surveilence

When in trouble and under the microscope, first rule is to put down the shovel and stop digging the hole you find yourself in....
by vtachrn
July 17th, 2021, 9:58 am
Forum: Local AZ Gun Shows
Topic: Crossroads Show, State Fairgrounds July 9,10,11
Replies: 21
Views: 9071

Re: Crossroads Show, State Fairgrounds July 9,10,11

I went all 3 days helping a friend who sells awesome custom knives. Attendance was half normal ice house shows and there was a few empty tables. Always nice to see Muta4warrior there too. Prices on almost all guns was INSANE! However I did see a few really good deals on quality holsters, grips and ...
by vtachrn
July 16th, 2021, 11:45 am
Forum: Firearm Related General Discussion
Topic: Unwoke Once Again: Elmer Fudd Gets His Gun Back
Replies: 6
Views: 2354

Re: Unwoke Once Again: Elmer Fudd Gets His Gun Back

smithers599 wrote: July 15th, 2021, 7:32 pm I thought it would have been a more relevant update if they had made Elmer an MS-13 member, and given him a machete.
I just blew soda out my nose reading this one....
by vtachrn
May 5th, 2021, 7:00 pm
Forum: Firearm Related General Discussion
Topic: Getting the hang of casting lead slugs
Replies: 19
Views: 6144

Re: Getting the hang of casting lead slugs

They look good. Good fill and minimal wrinkles. For complicated shapes you need to run the lead very hot. You look like you got the hang of it. One thing I have been doing to get decent minie ball casts is to keep the lead pot thermostat wide open, and keep a hot plate near by cranked up to about 5...
by vtachrn
May 4th, 2021, 4:01 pm
Forum: Firearm Related General Discussion
Topic: Getting the hang of casting lead slugs
Replies: 19
Views: 6144

Re: Getting the hang of casting lead slugs

I used wheel weights for all my casting. Just make SURE you have adequate ventilation when casting. Those fumes could cause a health problem if you cast over a long period of time (years). I only cast outside, no way in hell am I playing with lead fumes in any kind of enclosed space. Plus when you ...
by vtachrn
May 4th, 2021, 3:59 pm
Forum: Firearm Related General Discussion
Topic: Getting the hang of casting lead slugs
Replies: 19
Views: 6144

Re: Getting the hang of casting lead slugs

Old Jeff H wrote: May 4th, 2021, 7:10 am Do you use pure lead for those, or an alloy?
Pure lead. I have not had a chance to check the hardness of the "pure" lead. The metal is from Roto metals and can be scratched with a thumb nail.
by vtachrn
May 3rd, 2021, 8:04 pm
Forum: Firearm Related General Discussion
Topic: Getting the hang of casting lead slugs
Replies: 19
Views: 6144

Getting the hang of casting lead slugs

I think I got the hang of casting for my 54 cal muzzleloader. Only problem that I seem to have is running the furnace wide open and the lead collecting oxide quickly with high temps. I seem to be fluxing and scooping a lot of crap out of the lead with higher temps required for the minie ball mold. L...
by vtachrn
April 17th, 2021, 7:20 pm
Forum: Local AZ Gun Shows
Topic: Phoenix Crossroads show, April 16-18
Replies: 11
Views: 5012

Re: Phoenix Crossroads show, April 16-18

Went to the gun show today. Nothing new that anyone else has not reported. Just to add to how expensive things were, a guy was selling 5 lbs of "lead" ingots for $20. No description of the lead composition, alloy, zinc composition, hardness etc. When asked, I just got a shrug and "mel...
by vtachrn
April 12th, 2021, 8:39 pm
Forum: Firearm Related General Discussion
Topic: Lead Source?
Replies: 11
Views: 4235

Re: Lead Source?

Thanks for the ideas. Guess I just need to hit the ground and start scrounging. Whats the worst they will say? No?
by vtachrn
April 12th, 2021, 5:40 pm
Forum: Firearm Related General Discussion
Topic: Lead Source?
Replies: 11
Views: 4235

Lead Source?

I am just getting into casting my own bullets. I have everything I need but a cheap source of lead. I can buy fluxed and cleaned lead ingots off ebay, but its rather cost prohibitive. Anyone here cast their own bullets? Care to educate a guy that wants to learn and pass on the knowledge as well? I j...
by vtachrn
April 11th, 2021, 11:32 am
Forum: Firearm Related General Discussion
Topic: These people just cant help themselves
Replies: 3
Views: 1770

Re: These people just cant help themselves

Its just gets old, these commies are relentless and they will just wear you down into the ground with the constant attacks on rights or the industry. Next it will be individual components for reloaders, then black power shooters, then air gun shooters. Then your spoons...
by vtachrn
March 27th, 2021, 10:28 am
Forum: Firearm Related General Discussion
Topic: legendary guns
Replies: 7
Views: 3168

Re: legendary guns

AZ Husker wrote: March 27th, 2021, 9:45 am It used to be common for an unscrupulous dealer to steal one mag from a new pistol and resell it.
J&G comes to mind....