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Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 02-17-2013, 10:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,058
Posted By Gelandangan
Great job, I got the same NOE mold and have...

Great job,
I got the same NOE mold and have casted some boolits, but I have not yet hunt with it.

Thanks for the report.
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 02-17-2013, 10:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,557
Posted By Gelandangan
Would you post overseas? How much to Australia?

Would you post overseas?
How much to Australia?
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 02-15-2008, 02:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,535
Posted By Gelandangan
I think redding works on cases trimmed to 1.4"...

I think redding works on cases trimmed to 1.4" not 1.355" .
If you trim to 1.4" the dies will crimp.

I bought 1000 cases from Keith Davis and they are all trimmed to 1.355 - so my cases not...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 02-15-2008, 02:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,421
Posted By Gelandangan
The thickness should be (whatever your chamber...

The thickness should be
(whatever your chamber size is (cast and mike it out) less the bullet size (0.308) )divided by two (two layers) less the tolerance you want to live with :tongue: confused?...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 02-14-2008, 03:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,535
Posted By Gelandangan
I use a .308 LEE FCD with a simple height booster...

I use a .308 LEE FCD with a simple height booster I turn out in a lathe.

There is no magic in the setup, the neck size is the same, only the case have different length. so turn out a piece of...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 02-14-2008, 03:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,421
Posted By Gelandangan
I had the same problem in the begining of my live...

I had the same problem in the begining of my live with a 30-221.

I use PTG reamer and Hornady dies.

It turn out that the case neck is too thick as I am using 223 necked down cases, bought from...
Forum: Firearms and Receivers 02-13-2007, 09:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 16,608
Posted By Gelandangan
I got my brass yesterday :grin: and all I can...

I got my brass yesterday :grin: and all I can say is that I am one HAPPY LONG DISTANCE customer :tongue:

The brass are all shiny and looks great. It is a BARGAIN to get them at David's asking...
Forum: General Knife Discussions 12-19-2006, 02:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,753
Posted By Gelandangan
Pathfinder, Tell you what, ring the Firearms...

Pathfinder,
Tell you what, ring the Firearms Registry (yes they handle importation of knives too) and get them to send you a B709B form. or better yet, read from this site
...
Forum: General Knife Discussions 12-18-2006, 06:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,753
Posted By Gelandangan
I am sure knives are okay to import without any...

I am sure knives are okay to import without any problem.

Gelan
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 12-18-2006, 06:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,256
Posted By Gelandangan
Hi Shane, Im from SYdney. You? Right now, Im...

Hi Shane, Im from SYdney. You?

Right now, Im loading 16gn of 2205 on some 130 hornady speer point (thats what I got till I visit my local shop next year.. work busy)

Hope I could get to about...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 12-17-2006, 09:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,256
Posted By Gelandangan
I read on...

I read on http://www.gmdr.com/lever/lowveldata.htm that for subsonic loads it is better to use pistol powder for consistency in velocity. Quite a good read that site.

Due to the fact that we...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 12-17-2006, 06:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,256
Posted By Gelandangan
Problem solved!!! I crimped the end of my...

Problem solved!!!

I crimped the end of my cartridge so that the tip of the brass is slightly bevelled inwards.


Right!! now, all I have to do is to load it with something consistent and...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 12-15-2006, 02:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,826
Posted By Gelandangan
Hi Andy, The reason I am using 24" is...

Hi Andy,

The reason I am using 24" is because:
a. I could always cut it down if it is not suitable
b. Whenever I want to use it with supersonic ammo, the extra length may (or may not) help me...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 12-13-2006, 05:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,256
Posted By Gelandangan
Hi DonT. I slightly crimpt the end of my...

Hi DonT.

I slightly crimpt the end of my cartridge and now every single one slides in smoothly.

Reckon the problem is because the chamber is cut with very sharp edge, coupled with un crimped...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 12-12-2006, 06:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,256
Posted By Gelandangan
@ DonT: I did what you suggested and found that...

@ DonT:
I did what you suggested and found that there is indeed no error in the case sizes. I found out that my Redding die is a tad large, and the PTG chamber reamer is a tad small. So I get a...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 12-11-2006, 06:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,780
Posted By Gelandangan
That's what I will do after christmas break. I...

That's what I will do after christmas break. I ordered a 200 gn mould and will start casting over the break.

Gelan
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 12-11-2006, 06:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,256
Posted By Gelandangan
Hi DonT The first thing I check is the case...

Hi DonT

The first thing I check is the case length and OAL Thats even before I load the first live load. I am sure that my case length is correct as measured against the lead cast of the chamber...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 12-11-2006, 01:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,256
Posted By Gelandangan
My New 300 Whisper

My rilfe (24inch 1in 8 MAB on Zastava MiniMauser action) finally arrived last friday... been pins and needles all friday and saturday ( can't sleep saturday night ). :grin:
Came Sunday morning, I...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 12-02-2006, 12:05 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 50,196
Posted By Gelandangan
I am building one on a Zastava Mini Mauser. MAB...

I am building one on a Zastava Mini Mauser. MAB 1:8 26" barrell. No frills.

I hope that it will arrive next wednesday so I could bring it to the range on sunday.
I only have a few cases built...
Forum: Firearms and Receivers 12-01-2006, 10:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 16,608
Posted By Gelandangan
Hi Keith. I really wish that you could ship...

Hi Keith.

I really wish that you could ship to Australia.
Because I could have use a couple thousand of those cases.

Currently, I made them one by one and it takes almost 2 hours to make a few...
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