alpha1
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I have been searching for tutorials on how to turn cartridge case bullet pens any one got any links to suitable instructions.
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Cartridge cases bullet pen turning.
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Curly
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I believe the IAP Library has some.
Pete
Pete
There used to be one in our resources file, I think from Les Elm, but I have checked and it's not there. I don't think it was migrated over when the system was upgraded....
I have done a few bullet case pens, if I can help I will, what did you want to know??
I have done a few bullet case pens, if I can help I will, what did you want to know??
howsitwork?
Graduate Member
there’s a thread called prepping cases earlier this year by flexi that talks it through Dave
Prepping case's
Hi All, So some can see the process...I'm just sitting here, radio on preparing tubes to go into my 7.62 bullet cases....I have de leaded the bullet heads ( they get a 2.2mm hole drilled on the lathe) A 7mm hole in the bullet cases and Gorilla PU between the tape to secure them in. I push fit...
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howsitwork?
Graduate Member
Flexi.
I note you use PU glue . Do you fill the case effectively buy adding a bit so it foams through? I just wondered if you’ve ever had a case move due to the tape ?
Since I have used this method, I haven't had a case move. The glue is on the brass tube not the tape, that's just to ensure a snug fit in the case neck No I don't fill the case, just glue on the tube in the case neck...
That’s a shame as his .50 calibre pens were some of the best I’ve seen, better than commercial offerings.
I have tried to copy his....very difficult getting the bullets over here and expensive...
howsitwork?
Graduate Member
blimey , are they gold coated?
You setting up to be the new “ Scaramanga” now that’s Christopher Lee has departed then Flexi ?
All joking aside...I did hold a Patent for my own round of ammunition!!blimey , are they gold coated?
You setting up to be the new “ Scaramanga” now that’s Christopher Lee has departed then Flexi ?
But I do like bullet case pens!
alpha1
Fellow
I dont understand what the tape is for . If you are going to re seat the bullet after drilling what is the purpose of tape.
alpha1
Fellow
If anyone else fancies having a go at this I have lots of .308 and .303 once fired used cases and a quantity of .308 and .303 bullets available for purchase.
The cases are once fired at £10.00 a hundred plus postage.
The bullets are brand new and prices are depending on the make.
I also have 50 Caliber cases and various other calibers available.
The cases are once fired at £10.00 a hundred plus postage.
The bullets are brand new and prices are depending on the make.
I also have 50 Caliber cases and various other calibers available.
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One case, I use a real bullet (nib) and drill the primer pocket to take the transmission (no pen tube)
The other case (top tube) I use a 7mm pen tube...the tape is to take up the slack between the tube (7mm) and cartridge mouth (7.62mm)...I then cut a slot in the tape so I can glue the tube to the cartridge mouth.
I don't glue or fix the tube at the primer pocket....1000s done and no fails yet..
I have seen people braise or solder the tubes in, I have bought brass bushes to set the tubes in the case mouths and use CA...many other methods...this is just mine
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alpha1
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I get it now thanks for explaining.