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Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 11-07-2009, 11:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,315
Posted By pug
If it is a semi auto gun then AA#9 or 2400 is...

If it is a semi auto gun then AA#9 or 2400 is about as fast burning as you can use and still have the gun cycle. I usually start at 8gr and work my way up from there.
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 11-04-2009, 12:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,467
Posted By pug
Its a place to start but keep in mind that bullet...

Its a place to start but keep in mind that bullet weights that light in subsonic can be difficult to get to cycle your action properly. You may want to start with at least 220gr and then go lighter...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 11-03-2009, 09:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,467
Posted By pug
This is along a different line of using 223 brass...

This is along a different line of using 223 brass but make sure your loaded neck diameter of the rounds are around .330". If they come out to .334" or more you may definitely want to look for some...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 11-01-2009, 09:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,750
Posted By pug
If your 300/221 resized cases are that much...

If your 300/221 resized cases are that much different from the 'factory" ammo and fire formed cases then perhaps you would prefer the true 300 whisper dies from SSK Industries.
...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 11-01-2009, 01:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,119
Posted By pug
Most likely it is not a short chamber but then...

Most likely it is not a short chamber but then you would know this if the barrel/bolt combo had been headspaced. I have heard it said on here before that bolts are kept within .001" spec of each...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 10-31-2009, 11:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,119
Posted By pug
On a #10 stock shellholder I believe to be a...

On a #10 stock shellholder I believe to be a redding the claw is ~.065". I am pretty sure it is because the total height of the deck is .125". My known redding +0.010" competition shellholder is...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 10-31-2009, 09:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,119
Posted By pug
Without you having the 221 fireball headspace...

Without you having the 221 fireball headspace gauges I am cautious to tell you any work arounds. I don't think you would have any trouble if you took another .020" off the shell plate giving it a...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 10-31-2009, 08:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,119
Posted By pug
The only dies I have cut have been steel dies and...

The only dies I have cut have been steel dies and they cut ok with carbide. My shellholder is at .050".

I know you have a new build and want to try it out but perhaps you may want to stop for a...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 10-31-2009, 05:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,119
Posted By pug
My small vise has a v notch so just dropped it in...

My small vise has a v notch so just dropped it in till it bottomed out and locked it down. I really don't remember it giving me any trouble but unsure of the brand although it looks just like my...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 10-31-2009, 05:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,119
Posted By pug
I use LC brass all the time with Redding dies but...

I use LC brass all the time with Redding dies but not in one of tp555's 300/221 barrels. I have had him do other chamberings for me with never a problem.

Lots of people have problems with brass in...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 10-31-2009, 03:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,119
Posted By pug
If it was mine I would fl size (to shellplate) a...

If it was mine I would fl size (to shellplate) a piece of 223 brass without the stem in the die (keeps from pulling the shoulder out in some cases) and trim to 1.350" which would fit any chamber I...
Forum: General Metal Lathe Discusions 09-15-2009, 11:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,410
Posted By pug
Guys it sounds like what you are looking for is a...

Guys it sounds like what you are looking for is a users group dealing with beginning metalworking. You can try going to yahoo.com and clicking on the groups link on the left. Once in the groups...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 08-15-2009, 07:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,248
Posted By pug
The brass lot can vary the actual loaded neck...

The brass lot can vary the actual loaded neck size of the round but most of mine run .330-.331 made from mil brass but I have had some .334 that got tossed. If you mean the actual chamber neck size...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 08-13-2009, 10:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,320
Posted By pug
Understand perfectly. Looking for funding for...

Understand perfectly. Looking for funding for another project myself. :smile:
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 08-12-2009, 11:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,320
Posted By pug
Terrill if you would like to try a .30x1.5"...

Terrill if you would like to try a .30x1.5" (308R2) I have a 20" barrel ported in the rifle position that I will sell. 1:10 twist and setup for 125gr - 155gr supersonic loads. You would need a set of...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 08-11-2009, 12:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,579
Posted By pug
I think you are going to have to get something...

I think you are going to have to get something made either way. I shortened an adjustable carbine gas tube down for my first pistol by cutting and regrinding the bell on the end. I also have some...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 08-05-2009, 10:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,660
Posted By pug
You have gone to a great deal of trouble to...

You have gone to a great deal of trouble to arrange for a 300/221 and due to its nature excels using a 1:8 twist. Since you are using a bolt gun you can load the lightest bullet available to subsonic...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 08-01-2009, 02:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,181
Posted By pug
When I called Redding to get a replacement...

When I called Redding to get a replacement 300/221 decapping rod I mentioned they might send me a 221 Fireball one and they said they would send a 300/221 rod. The part numbers are not the same for...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 07-27-2009, 01:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,433
Posted By pug
Contact Yankee Hill Machine and ask what the...

Contact Yankee Hill Machine and ask what the smallest inside diameter is of their ff tubes. I believe I recall one of their tubes being larger diameter than usual and I know they are two piece design...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 07-26-2009, 06:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,433
Posted By pug
I had just typed in a whole thing about how he...

I had just typed in a whole thing about how he can put a beveled head on the gas valve and it will clear most ff tubes and then realized you said .875 not .750. Is he making a totally new designed...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 07-22-2009, 11:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,166
Posted By pug
My first dealings with Wolf Primers and they have...

My first dealings with Wolf Primers and they have a good feel pressing them into the swaged pockets and they have gone bang every time. Just like with anything new, I had to try them out even though...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 07-21-2009, 10:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,166
Posted By pug
Got my Wolf SR primers in today

...and I feel more comfortable now. I was down to almost 1K and didn't see any signs of the run letting up. In fact these came from Wideners and I see they are just about out again already.
Forum: Metal Lathe Manufacturer Specific Topics 07-21-2009, 10:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,131
Posted By pug
You can try the sheldonlathe group on Yahoo or...

You can try the sheldonlathe group on Yahoo or else see if one of the guys in http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/ knows your machine.
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 07-17-2009, 12:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,388
Posted By pug
I use N110 for subsonics also. Meets all three...

I use N110 for subsonics also. Meets all three requirements you listed.
Use it for supersonics too although I can get a little higher velocity using a double base powder.
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 07-15-2009, 11:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,136
Posted By pug
Hmm. Wideners currently has wolf SR primers in...

Hmm. Wideners currently has wolf SR primers in stock if you need them but be quick. :smile:
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