Recent content by CharlesT

My goal is usually the tightest group. I always shoot all the test loads just to see what groups I'm getting. I load in half grain increments from recommend starting loads to maximum load. When I find a node worth exploring, I'll load 0.3gn below that and work up at 0.2gn increments. For...

When developing a load, I am initially more concerned about group size than the Point Of Impact. After shooting the first load group and recording the group size, I may roughly adjust windage and elevation to more closely align Point Of Aim to POI, just to keep things neat on the target...

An interesting discussion. For a knife blank, or regrinding a bevel, I start with a 120 grit stone, then work up through 320, 600 and 1000. I strop hone with green compound. Kitchen knives get the same treatment, but are maintained with a sharpening steel and steel hone. All knives ground...

I'm looking for a Patridge style front sight to fit a 3/8" dovetail. I would like the blade to be 0.1" wide and the height to be at least 0.45". Any idea where I can buy one? Thanks CT

I vote 9.3x62. That's a nice rear peep sight. Whose make is it? CT

For what it's worth, I have been using polymerized Tung oil from Lee Valley on all my wood stocks with great success. CT

It's an M96 in 6.5 Swede. Not worried about recoil at all.

Thank you all. I have them pushed forward but got into a debate with someone who recommended the forward/back. I'm using Warne rings BTW. Thanks again. CT

Just looking for opinions on mounting QD rings. Is the general consensus to keep both rings pushed forwards on the mounts? OR Keep the front ring forward and the rear pushed back, Or is it another configuration that is most used? Thanks folks. I hope I haven't opened a can of worms here. CT

Welcome to a fellow Ontarian.

I beg to differ. Both the P14 and P17 are, to the best of my knowledge, cock on close. Dayton Traister and possibly others offer kits to convert from COC to COO. CT

I have a No5 complete with the hockey puck recoil pad. I reload 180gr Sierra RN. It's not that bad to shoot with the butt firmly in the pocket. It's no worse than a Win94 with no recoil pad shooting 170gr. I bought the rifle because I needed a 303 Enfield. I was looking for a No4 when this...

I'm very interested in hearing more. Much more. I love stories about just "making it work" and the project sounds fascinating. CT

For what it's worth, I use PPU brass and am on my 4th reload in 303 British and 5th in 9.3x62. When I need to replace the Lapua brass for my 6.5x55, I'll be buying PPU. CT

What is one item or brand you will never purchase again? It could be firearm related or not. I thought of this as I dumped 100 pieces of Hornady brass in 6.5x55 that I had fired only 3 times. I was getting sticky extraction on some and when trimming them, some pieces needed far more brass...