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flexi

flexi

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mark
Well it may be old hat to some but i am giving it a go....
Some may know i like to play with bullet cases and have had reasonable success....but i am now trying to do bullet case pens from scratch.....using once fired brass cases and real bullet heads20170901_163731.jpg
I have always bought things to make these easy, but a chance convesation with a work mate has landed me a reloading press and loads of bits inc powder!!
So stage 1 drill out the bullets.....i need a collet chuck for this yes.....well no i took my mandrel out its chuck and the bullets fitted perfect....bit messy this lead but slow and cool.
Stage 2 bullets fall into case so out with the press...put some dies in and hey presto it pops the primer out and re sizes the case neck to a tight fit with the bullet.
Stage 3 drill the bases out...i have measured the transmition at 6.1 so 6mm drill will give a good fit
Stage 4 i can now insert the bullets so back to the press....great bit of kit....pushes the bullet in to any predetermined depth.
Stage 5 insert the mech and i am good to go!!
 
Bill Mooney

Bill Mooney

Blind old git
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County Durham
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Bill
I've heard of heating the bullet tips & melting the lead out Mark. I'm going to try some bullet tips myself when I get sorted. Best of luck.
 
Lons

Lons

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Dec 17, 2013
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Northumberland
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Bob
I do exactly what Bill said

I got a chunk of old hardwood and drilled some deepish holes so the bullets sit point end up in the top and just heat with a blowtorch, the lead drops into the holes. The brass tarnishes with the heat but easily polishes up again. quick easy method Mark.
 
Penpal

Penpal

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May 26, 2013
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Canberra AUSTRALIA
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Peter
Going Army is not for me, constant maintenance of finishes does not appeal. Lets know the market reception for these mate. Is it with fellow gun enthusiasts etc. I use a two drills made for drilling brass when I use bullets ,they cut the step necessary and the through hole easily and well. Look forward to seeing the finished pens.

Peter.
 
fortress

fortress

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Apr 11, 2016
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Astley
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John
Best of luck with that Mark, you seem to know what your doing. It's not a street I'd like to go down. :thumbs::thumbs:
 
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