Ronemus
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Ronemus started following need info on how to fix and pass the case gauge , Problems with Witness Hunter and Red Dot Optic , Continuing to Troubleshoot a Witness Hunter (10mm) and 7 others
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Problems with Witness Hunter and Red Dot Optic
Ronemus replied to Reverendpdp's topic in Tanfoglio (EAA / IFG)
McMaster will make custom springs to your specifications, but it is pricey; I had 5 made 20 years ago for ~$250. They work very well, especially with a recoil buffer. Plastic buffers don't last long, but copper is very durable if you can find one that fits. -
1993 tanfoglio / EAA witness 9mm grips
Ronemus replied to Good_apollo's topic in Tanfoglio (EAA / IFG)
If you call him up, he makes them to order - choose your wood and you get in the queue; I got mine in a few weeks. I guarantee that he knows how to make grips for Tanfoglios. -
1993 tanfoglio / EAA witness 9mm grips
Ronemus replied to Good_apollo's topic in Tanfoglio (EAA / IFG)
I have wood grips made at CZgrips.com - wide selection of nice wood, and requests for customization are possible. He produces grips for CZ and Tanfoglio pistols that are first-rate. -
The 10 mm Auto headspaces on the case mouth (it's rimless) so it should be taper crimped, not roll crimped; you might get FTFs with roll crimped ammo.
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I use Blue Dot for 200 gr loads, and the flash is daylight bright. It works well for heavies, but you'll get better results with a faster powder for 155s.
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Widener's often had 3200 40 cal 200 gr FMJs for <$200; I use only 200 gr, so I don't recall whether they had lighter bullets. At the moment they have several choices at lower prices.
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You might try adhesive wheel weights (intended for aluminum wheels) - very good adhesive and fairly thin.
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Odd results with chrono
Ronemus replied to midvalleyshooter's topic in Chronograph Equipment & Techniques
What was the distance from the muzzle to the first screen? Unburned powder and/or shock waves from high pressure at the muzzle can cause misreads. The recommended distance to the first screen is 15'. -
I had feed issues until I installed Grams springs and followers, and gained 3 rounds of magazine capacity.
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McMaster-Carr made the springs to my specifications (they have an online tool). I bought the buffers from Brownell's. All of this was done over a decade ago, so I no longer remember exact details.
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I also had custom recoil springs made - the heaviest that would fit in the available space; they reduced slide velocity and the brass goes 6-8' instead of 30' with the factory springs. I also found some recoil buffers and they eliminate slide battering but need to be replaced regularly; I would prefer copper buffers, but haven't found any that fit.
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My reloads with round nose and hollow point bullets have very little shank exposed, but my Hunter is over 10 years old - I have no idea how it's throated. It would probably only be an issue if you're using wadcutters.
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need info on how to fix and pass the case gauge
Ronemus replied to m0r3ric3plz's topic in non-Dillon Reloading Equipment
Using too much flare when expanding the case mouth will create a bulge near the top of the case, even after crimping. Use only enough expansion to make the mouth a few thousandths than the base of the bullet; more is not better! The object is to seat bullets without shaving bits off the jacket. Use only enough crimp to remove the flare - more will be detrimental to accuracy (if you swage the bullet, the brass will spring back a thousandth or two). -
My solution was to use a good spray paint compatible with the grip material; spray one coat and dust with the sand of your choice while wet, then apply a second coat for aesthetics. Grips I did this to 15 years ago and have used heavily still look pristine. Easy to do if the grips are removable, but masking can be used if they're not.
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need info on how to fix and pass the case gauge
Ronemus replied to m0r3ric3plz's topic in non-Dillon Reloading Equipment
Are you using brass that is exactly the same brand, vintage, and length? Using range pickups or other mixed brass will not give uniform results. Buying a batch of quality new brass is well worth the investment. I use Starline for pistol, and Peterson for rifle. Even then I measure to ensure consistency. You can't get uniform crimps unless your brass is all the same length and has the same wall thickness.