Bullseye

Bullet quality is determined by many factors, one of which is weight. When all bullets weigh the same, they are more likely to fly to the same point on the 50 yard target. (I’ve written on this topic before here and also here.)

But the offer reached me by word of mouth rather than the usual NRA letter in the mail so after spending my money, I wanted to be sure it “took” but knew it would take a while to reach the NRA’s computers.

Looks like Christmas!

I’m guarding the clean but wet brass from bombers as it bakes dry in the afternoon Arizona sun.

Start with two buckets for brass. Label them #1 and #2.

What happens if a case of ammo is dropped 65 feet, struck by a fired shot, exposed to the detonation of a blasting cap, ground under the tread of a bulldozer or torched in a fire?

Calipers are an instrument for taking an inside or an outside measurement, having either two bowed legs or a sliding jaw.

Measuring the crimp is arguably one of the most difficult measurements to take when reloading ammunition.

The shots have all been fired and the scores tallied. Four Springfield Armory 1911s, one for each category, were awarded to the top shooters over the 3600 (2700 plus the service pistol 900) point competition.

There are two parts to this evening’s post: a lament and a quiz (below the mark).