Recent content by Idahank

…I really hope that didn’t alter headspace much. If you have to do that same thing again, please make a poor man’s headspace gauge with one of those resized rounds. Stack up circles of tape on the base of the case (obviously not up over the rim) until you can’t close the bolt. Measure the total...

True, but it’s only .0065” difference at the body/shoulder junction of the WSM. Use a good case lube for the resize. That .0065 will squeeze in just fine and fireform back out. Headspace might tighten by a minutia IF the shoulder gets a slight convexity from the body squeeze, but I’m sure the...

…now I’m wondering if any money in that wallet from Pulp Fiction spontaneously combusted because of the naughty language on it.

Also, get a Silky Bigboy saw with either the large or XL tooth blade. You won’t find anything that cuts faster that doesn’t weigh a bunch more. Learn the gutless method if you haven’t already, and you won’t need to use your saw on any animal you take. A full-tang knife with an 8+ inch blade is...

Just get a RUM sizer to run them into. Web diameter is .550” instead of the WSM’s .555” don’t use a SAUM die though, or you’ll push the shoulder way back and likely have a case head separation.

I have a couple Mystery Ranch packs with one frame to swap between them, a Sawtooth (45 L) and Beartooth (80 L). That guidelight frame is the best load hauler I’ve found, but it does creek a bit with every step. I finally got in touch with the warranty department and they said to send it in...

I too have built a 338-375 Ruger. Dave Manson made the reamer and has the print on file. I built it on a long action 700 and a Shilen select match 1:10 twist barrel, but haven't put it in a stock yet. It's one of my favorite projects though, so as soon as I have the cash I'll buy a stock and get...