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Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 02-25-2010, 02:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,804
Posted By PFDD
You have to make the cut using the tubing cutter...

You have to make the cut using the tubing cutter after using the form and trim die so you have enough space to use the tubing cutter and not worry about the shoulder taper. A tubing cutter took many...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 02-25-2010, 08:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,999
Posted By PFDD
You know I saw the vertical stringing and I...

You know I saw the vertical stringing and I wonder if Alleycat isn't on to something?

I had a Husqvarna rifle that would exhibit the same groupings until I identified that the stock inletting...
Forum: AR-10 Topics 02-18-2010, 10:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,233
Posted By PFDD
Not trying to be Captain Obvious here, but have...

Not trying to be Captain Obvious here, but have you looked around Armalite's website? http://www.armalite.com/default.aspx I've ordered from them before and they're good to go. Granted you won't...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 02-07-2010, 05:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,081
Posted By PFDD
Depending on the free float tube...

Depending on the free float tube type/manufacturer, there are a couple of nuances to proper mounting. I've mounted Surefire, KAC, JP and LaRue tubes but each have their own mounting methods. I'd...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 01-28-2010, 01:20 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,983
Posted By PFDD
Well for me that removes a source of temptation...

Well for me that removes a source of temptation for now... I had called them in November and they said they were going to have a run coming up but I purchased a TP555 barrel and gas block in the...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 01-28-2010, 01:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,352
Posted By PFDD
The ASA build quality looks OK, and the machined...

The ASA build quality looks OK, and the machined swinging replacement that fills the void where the charging handle would ride is clever, but I haven't fired the rifle yet.

The ASA order folks...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 01-28-2010, 12:54 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,401
Posted By PFDD
Well, I just came in from the garage where it...

Well, I just came in from the garage where it became obvious why my blade on the Harbor Freight saw was dragging and stopping when I smelled hot plastic after making 2 and a half cuts on cases.
...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 01-27-2010, 10:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,352
Posted By PFDD
As regards 20 MOA mounts, I've used primarily the...

As regards 20 MOA mounts, I've used primarily the LaRue Tactical LT-111, but the Nightforce Unimount is pretty slick too. The LaRue removes without tools though and I like their outfit and products...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 01-27-2010, 11:12 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,401
Posted By PFDD
I tried using the Wilson case holders but they...

I tried using the Wilson case holders but they wouldn't fit in the jaws of the HF mini cut off saw's vice so I tried your .308 case method. Had to open up a fired case just a touch more to get the...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 01-20-2010, 01:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,401
Posted By PFDD
Pretty slick; I was wondering what kind of jig to...

Pretty slick; I was wondering what kind of jig to use and thought I might use my Wilson trimmer case holder. I was going to try it tonight to see if it worked.

Wilson sells case holders for...
Forum: Any Other Weapons 01-13-2010, 11:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,095
Posted By PFDD
I have the Drozd "Bumblebee" which uses 6 AA...

I have the Drozd "Bumblebee" which uses 6 AA batteries for the fire control group and CO2 for the bb power. Goes through CO2 cartridges quickly but there is a bulk fill adapter available via Pyramyd...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 01-12-2010, 06:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,617
Posted By PFDD
I thought about it since I run the LMT MRP piston...

I thought about it since I run the LMT MRP piston upper with a 12 in barrel which is normally supressed, but figured there were already too many variables with subsonic 300 Whisper to mess with on my...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 01-12-2010, 03:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,363
Posted By PFDD
I purchased my pistol length gas tube from M1...

I purchased my pistol length gas tube from M1 Sales for use in the TP555-made gas block and 10.5 in barrel. The tube is tough but can be rebent.

I cut 7/8 off using the Harbor Frieght Mini chop...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 01-05-2010, 07:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,691
Posted By PFDD
Update: Amazing what happens when you run...

Update:

Amazing what happens when you run the expander button at the correct height in the die....!

Just tried two Lake City once fired cases and what do you know; smooth as butter with little...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 01-05-2010, 05:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,691
Posted By PFDD
:smile: No problem there as you're probably...

:smile: No problem there as you're probably already figured out. When I get home I'll see if I can attach the PDF I got from Redding and failing that if you give me your email I'll send it to you....
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 01-05-2010, 02:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,691
Posted By PFDD
Frank, I sincerely appreciate your thorough...

Frank,

I sincerely appreciate your thorough reply.

What you've said makes perfect sense that I'm trying to expand the mouth of the case in the region of the die where I should be resizing it...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 01-05-2010, 12:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,691
Posted By PFDD
I've been running the expander far too high in...

I've been running the expander far too high in the die body. Should have factored that in since the other function of the die is decapping (with the pin in place), so the pin has to be in reach of...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 01-05-2010, 10:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,691
Posted By PFDD
Thanks gents, Since I use a universal...

Thanks gents,

Since I use a universal decapper and was also experimenting on the South African Berdan primed cases, I removed the decapping pin from the FL sizing die. I had been running the...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 01-05-2010, 12:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,691
Posted By PFDD
Scalce, So far I do have the instructions...

Scalce,

So far I do have the instructions in soft copy of the .223 case forming but if anything they're more basic than the .221 instructions. I have the PDF version and you're welcome to it. ...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 01-04-2010, 05:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,691
Posted By PFDD
Update; Spoke with the tech support folks at...

Update;

Spoke with the tech support folks at Redding and they do have written instructions for using .223 as the parent case so they're sending those and the instructions on the Form and Trim die....
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 01-04-2010, 03:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,691
Posted By PFDD
Frank, Thank you for your reply. On the...

Frank,

Thank you for your reply.

On the Form and Trim die, one reason I was hesitating to use a hacksaw was the crowded access on the T-7 turret and the resulting brass debris since I was...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 01-04-2010, 11:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,691
Posted By PFDD
Thanks Fritzcat, I suspect you're right in...

Thanks Fritzcat, I suspect you're right in pointing toward the tubing cutter as the potential source of difficulty as it really does roll in the edges of the cut even though I've tried to increase...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 01-04-2010, 09:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,691
Posted By PFDD
Scalce, Good question, but no, I'm switching...

Scalce,

Good question, but no, I'm switching out the shellholder between dies and it's a pain but at least the turret of the T-7 allows me to keep the dies all mounted and only switch out the...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 01-04-2010, 09:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,691
Posted By PFDD
Thanks gentlemen, I am using .223 cases and...

Thanks gentlemen,

I am using .223 cases and received no instructions with the Form and Trim die and the Redding instructions that came with the 300/221 dies only related to forming cases from...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 01-03-2010, 09:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,691
Posted By PFDD
Question Need advice; buggering up cases trying to convert .223 to .300

First post here; been lurking, reading, ordering parts and have a 300/221 AR-based build almost complete but for cutting and rebending the gas tube. Thought I'd put a few cases together today. I'm...
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