Recent content by leadlober

Thanks for the Welcomes! I picked up a Remington 700 VSSF in .22-.250 recently and have been reading in the optics threads. I plan to use this rifle for coyotes but would like to keep in practice by shooting silhouettes between hunts. I know it is not a light rifle to carry around, but is...

jtkratzer: Looks like you'll have a solid set-up. I would add supports under the bottom shelf so it doesn't sag when you store all your supplies or "ballast." Patio stone pavers, bags of sand or gravel can work in a pinch to add weight. I stored several hundred lbs. of lead for bullet casting...

Since you already have the desk and if you are handy and have some tools, you could do a "conversion" by beefing it up some. Adding a 2x8 the full width under the front edge where the press mounts and 2x8 supports down the sides to the floor will support the downward load created by the press...

I bought 5 lbs. of stainless pins and began experimenting with my Lortone Model QT66 tumbler, using 2 - 6lb. capacity drums and a squirt of Dawn dish soap in the water. The rifle cartridges come out shiney and clean, inside and out, likewise the pistol brass with no media stuck in the primer...

Looking forward to "expanding my range" and learning from those who have been there and done that. I would like to get involved in long range target shooting and hope to learn more about the sport and how to get started with the right rifle and optics. Glad to be here! Leadlober