Reeder Custom Guns - Made two today - a 45acp case holds 26grs

John K.
Made two today - a 45acp case holds 26grs
Monday, October 18, 2021, 15:53

Of 3f, and a 44sp case holds 33grs. Rimless cases are a bit easier since you can twist #12 or #14 solid copper wire around the extractor groove for a handle.

Did you know about level full, a .38 Special case - WB, 2021-10-18, 12:48
- Old Mr. Taylor had a different slant on a bunch of things. - WB, 2021-10-19, 05:52
- Picture of some of my Dad's home-made powder scoops - Jim Taylor, 2021-10-18, 16:28
  - I like that style. Much better idea. (nm) - WB, 2021-10-18, 18:09
- I file cases for exact loads and use twisted stainless - Old Fart, 2021-10-18, 15:27
  - The key to twisted wire with no solder required - Old Fart, 2021-10-18, 16:11
- Back in the '60's my Dad made powder dippers from cartridges - Jim Taylor, 2021-10-18, 13:36
  - Uh...you have to grind off the nickel plating to solder. (nm) - WB, 2021-10-18, 14:48
    - I have a box of his home-made cases. No nickle ones. (nm) - Jim Taylor, 2021-10-18, 15:35
      - Meant "home-made dippers from cases" ... (nm) - Jim Taylor, 2021-10-18, 15:35
    - nope. Not all cases were nickel. I have seen probably - Gary Reeder, 2021-10-18, 15:10
      - I was going to try and solder but noted nickel - WB, 2021-10-18, 18:07
  - just about every estate we buy the old fart has those - Gary Reeder, 2021-10-18, 14:23
    - Ha! My Dad used heavy copper wire for handles ... (nm) - Jim Taylor, 2021-10-18, 14:42
      - Made two today - a 45acp case holds 26grs - John K., 2021-10-18, 15:53
        I used both a .44 Spec. and .41 Mag. for 777 in the ROA - WB, 2021-10-18, 18:03
        Yes, extractor grooves in rimless the way to go - Old Fart, 2021-10-18, 17:15