Show Posts

This section allows you to view all posts made by this member. Note that you can only see posts made in areas you currently have access to.

Messages - ImKu

Pages: [1] 2 3 ... 33
1
Firearms and Accessories / Re: Slide milling for RDS and serrations
« on: October 02, 2023, 09:59:33 PM »
Drck1000 and ren thanks for the info!! Lots to look into, much appreciated! :shaka:
3
Firearms and Accessories / Slide milling for RDS and serrations
« on: October 02, 2023, 03:45:29 PM »
Aloha,

Is there any local shops/businesses recommended for milling services?

If not local any personal experiences using mainland shops?

End goal is to revive a M&P 1.0 by adding a RDS(need that milled out), ports, and serrations.

Mahaloz for any leads!   :shaka:
4
General Discussion / Re: Kokohead shooting complex
« on: September 22, 2023, 02:26:11 PM »
Haven’t been to kokohead since it’s reopened. Is the rifle side target frames way longer in size now? 
“** Effective Saturday, June 3, 2023: For rifle range targets, center of lowest target must be at least 5 feet from the ground.”
That’s taller than my previous entire target stand.

I guess I’m just venting…or hoping the measurements provided are incorrect.

https://www.honolulu.gov/rep/site/dpr/pmrs_docs/Rifle_Range_target_frame_April_2023_Koko_Head_Shooting_Complex.pdf

Assuming this design would be sufficient.  Seen a target frame someone was selling that was over 7’.

6
Technical Support / Re: test picture?
« on: August 06, 2022, 01:40:49 PM »
Test fail



Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
7
Technical Support / Re: test picture?
« on: August 06, 2022, 01:13:25 PM »
Test fail
8
Too bad it is difficult to find Wolf or other Russian LR primers now days. These primers net very good ES/SD numbers. And, as a plus, they were very cheap.

The theory was, they were ‘softer’, as in the fire or spark was soft. That was said to give more consistent powder ignition.

When those primers got hard to find, I switched to CCI exclusively. They didn’t net as good ES/SD, however, I found them to be consistent and reliable.


Federal match primers are said to have a similar ‘soft’ ignition (good ES/SD), problem is that the primer cup is also soft material. That limits your max pressure that the primer itself can contain.

Sucks is that I don’t see any signs of over pressure and my loads are not near max recommendations (previously I was, but ladder tested to a lower node) and the fact that I’ve stocked up on both Fed and Win.  I’ll probably validate with a chrono and check velocity.  I can say I was previously happy with my ES/SD numbers…
9
Sharing my reloading experience.  Something I came across when I was reloading last night was the difference in diameter of Federal GM210 and Winchester WLR primers. Something I will now consider when using cases that have been used (I was using 6th shot Lapua brass) as I have signs of gas’s escaping (between primer and brass primer pockets) with Winchester primers even though the primer pockets are within go/no-go criteria.

Hope this helps someone  :shaka:
10
Surfed threes yesterday and noticed in the FDR parking lot a constant stream of guys in a variety of different styles of fatigues with duffel bags who look like they just got off a plane heading for the tourist hotels.

At least HNN finally picked up the story

https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2022/07/31/pelosi-confirms-trip-asia-no-mention-taiwan/

Must have been a sick surf session!  Got wet at White Plains and was about as good as it gets for that break.  :shaka:
My bet is that Pelosi skips Taiwan and the battle group goes through the Taiwan Straight.
11
Crazy “game” of chicken, especially with a full battle group in the area. 
12
General Discussion / Re: Military training affidavit for pistols
« on: July 21, 2022, 08:54:27 PM »
Thx for the replies 🤙🏼
I was one of those that had my CO sign the affidavit.  Guess that’s a no go nowadays.

https://gohunthawaii.ehawaii.gov/public/basic-classes.html

Kind of off topic, but does anyone know if the hunters online course certification be sufficient for use vice a permit to acquire?
13
General Discussion / Re: Military training affidavit for pistols
« on: July 21, 2022, 06:19:30 PM »
Don’t mind me as i go ahead and bring this thread back… Does anyone know if military affidavit works anymore or has a template to use?  I did this process in 15’ (i think) without issue but I can find any HPD templates.
14
Reloading / Re: My Bolt Action .308 Reloading - Sharing Experience
« on: June 18, 2021, 02:14:37 PM »
[quote author=drck1000 link=topic=39748.msg380233#msg380233 date=1624047558
So question for you centerfire reloaders.  Do you ALWAYS stick with charge weights less than the manual?  No matter the velocity you're seeing?  Or do you usually push a little beyond the max charge weight and watch for signs of overpressure?  I spoke to a few shooting buddies and the responses ran the range.  I hope to get to doing the powder charge tests soon and my initial thought was to go beyond the max charge by maybe 2-3 steps (0.2 gr increments).  It would be 2x per charge weight, so not a whole lot of effort.
[/quote]

I’d say as long as you’ve worked up to the max charge.  For example min: 37.5gr   max: 41.6gr      If my current load development took me to 39gr, I wouldn’t jump to the max but work it up to there watching for over pressures (I ended up at 42.9gr).  I would also say it depends on the goals of your loads.  I went over to get better velocities when I was able to shoot up to 600yrds.  If you’re doing the same, it makes sense to me to go over max.  I’m actually re-doing my development process to find nodes below max charge (no need high velocity at 100yrds).  I don’t anneal, and going over max charge worked the brass (had to toss brass at 5-6 reloads, loose primer pockets). 

Some things to take into consideration for pressure differences (from books or online data like https://www.hodgdonreloading.com/reloading-data-center) COAL if you are limited in length for a magazine, different primers/powders, and case volume.  Good luck! :shaka:
15
Competition / Re: OFFICIAL 2AHawaii 1MOA all day challenge
« on: June 02, 2021, 04:40:34 PM »
Nice necropost! LOL.

JK. Good to see you posting again. I remember you said you were getting a GAP-10 a while back.

 :rofl:  I’ll figure it out eventually.  I had a gap 10... regret selling her.  I just really enjoy my bolt now.
16
Competition / Re: OFFICIAL 2AHawaii 1MOA all day challenge
« on: June 02, 2021, 02:16:19 PM »
Top three are 5 shot groups.  Bottom first is 4 and the other two are 3 shot groups. 

44, 44.4, and 44.8 varget with 175 smk.  Had fun this past weekend.   Next chono range time!


Guess I need to figure out how to post pics  ??? :wacko: :wacko:

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
17
General Discussion / Re: Who's Shooting This Weekend?
« on: May 28, 2021, 09:43:30 AM »
Haven't been now in a couple YEARS!!!!  :wtf:  :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :(

Nooo bro!  I feel your pain.  I was gone 9 months out of the year for the last 6 years so I had a hard time makin time to go.  I’m finally found myself with more free time.
18
General Discussion / Re: Who's Shooting This Weekend?
« on: May 27, 2021, 04:31:48 PM »
Who is shooting this Memorial Day weekend?

I'm planning on helping out a friend test out loads for their rifle.  I don't plan on shooting much myself this weekend.  Mostly just looking forward to a weekend away from things.  I was able to shoot a bunch last weekend, so good to get back into the swing of things.

Planning on testing a few different loads myself.  Haven’t shot since before COVID  :geekdanc:
19
Reloading / Always inspect your brass
« on: May 18, 2021, 07:53:36 AM »
Just started reloading again after maybe 4-6 years and unfortunately relearned a few lessons I wanted to share.  First, checking checking OAL of brass is a simple process I do prior to seating primers.  Loaded 100 rounds of 308.  Brought my rifle down the next day to clean, and when I looked at the bolt face I noticed (again) pitting on the surface.  I found that this occurs from loose primer pockets.  The gas escapes and the side of the primer pocket that can cause pitting.  This is where I relearned to really inspect my brass.  I always do, just forgot  :(  to look for those indications of “loose” primer pockets or damage around them.  After a re-inspection of my loaded rounds I found 2 rounds that had issues.  Re-inspected my shot brass and found 5 with issues out of about 300.

Of note, these were 4th shot brass reloads and I do load them a little “hot”.  Future loads I will probably back down the charge to a lower node to save case life.  Hope this helps someone!
 :shaka:
20
Reloading / Re: Primer and powder storage
« on: January 09, 2021, 08:52:43 PM »
Depends on the temperature fluctuations in your garage throughout the day & day to day/ week to week/ month to month, etc.

"Cool dry place" is the recommended with minimal temperature changes (I'd say 5 degrees, but others may disagree).

I hope you're not storing your primers together with your powder in a metal cabinet . . .

Sent from my SM-G988U using Tapatalk

Not exactly a cool place but dry.  I stored the primers with desiccant in sealed plastic containers , and yes they are in separate lockers.   The powder is in unopened containers.
I am looking to see if anyone else has also done this that reloads.  I am hindsight aware that the conditions I left my reloading equipment was less than ideal...
Pages: [1] 2 3 ... 33