Gary, I had to laugh a little when I read what you wrote. Here I was thinking I was the only person who can grow better grass in an asphalt driveway than in my yard. My garden looks like holy hell, yet there are 3 flowers actually blooming in the driveway. Then my second gravel driveway is lush and green, so I decided to pour some old diesel fuel on the weeds to knock them down a bit. Nope, madeby Capt_pnuemo - Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum
Looks like a winner. Another custom feature that comes from a hand build and test. Thanks Garyby Capt_pnuemo - Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum
I see your point, and Florida is a place where I could see myself ending up. I have always liked the north country, but the winters are so darn long and frigid. I was told of a place in British Columbia called Colona. They call it the Florida of Canada. Always lots of sun, and the winters are mild, summers are bug free and easy breathing. Might have to take a trip.by Capt_pnuemo - Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum
Gary, that's some pretty powerful shootin out a light easy to carry no nonsense carbine. I bet the balance point is perfect. The magic number you talked about is one of those gold nuggets that you come across every now and then, but they just stick. I will have fun applying that to other airguns. Thanks for sharing.by Capt_pnuemo - Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum
Gary, just do your best but most of all be safe. I thought Florida was the land of milk and honey. I think the weather is out of whack all over the country. We just got done with the rainiest June on record. Well at least it's warm :-) hit so hard all that was left was flakes ? Sounds delightful !by Capt_pnuemo - Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum
Thanks Gary lots of good information. I have cast a lot of the wheel weight stuff over the years, and yes some of the batches seem dirtier than others. It's just as you said a lot of the impurities just float up and are skimmed off. I am in the automotive Bussiness so the lead was easy to come by, at least it used to be. Anymore lead is no longer commonplace. I have a 5 gallon bucket full of ingoby Capt_pnuemo - Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum
101.6 grains sounds perfect. I saw the YouTube video and it looked like a hard hitter. That weight of slug should shoot flat and have good range. I have always used wheel weight lead, but after reading all the comments, it seems it may not be the best for high powered airguns. I do mix some tin from solder wire into the pot so the molds fill smooth, but that's the extent of it. Where would a persby Capt_pnuemo - Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum
Hey Gary, could you tell me the approximate weight of the slugs on the .308 bullet mold you made for my Scout. Thanksby Capt_pnuemo - Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum
I agree Gary, shipping over a holiday weekend is asking for trouble. It's hard enough trying to get it from point A to point B in one piece, so the least amount of days the better. Have a great 4th and stay safeby Capt_pnuemo - Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum
Very in depth study, much thought went into it. Results are sure be to Barnes quality when finished. Keep your head down with the storms. Happy to hear she is back home, and I am hopeful things will work out fine.by Capt_pnuemo - Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum
That's some really fine looking work Gary. It's hard to temper the excitement I have to be almost ready for some serious shooting with some great equipment that you fashioned. The work you did is going to be enjoyed and admired. Thanks for the updateby Capt_pnuemo - Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum
That some really fine looking soup there Gary. Made me hungry just lookin at it !by Capt_pnuemo - Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum
Very nice work Gary. Its amazing to see you bring this piece of wood to life.by Capt_pnuemo - Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum
Gary - the Scout rifle looks and performs GREAT ! I watched the link you posted on YouTube. I am very excited to receive it. I sent a shipping crate to you today from Cabelas and they said it should arrive in 3 to 6 days. The overall length of the Scout looks short and handy. I echo many of the comments already made from other posters, and the sights are true genius. I may have a few questions abby Capt_pnuemo - Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum