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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. -
A nano-thin layer of gold could prevent fogged-up glasses
Ronemus replied to Lower40's topic in Gear & Accessories
A conventional anti-reflection coating is Teflon, and is a pretty good anti-fog. -
Tips on cleaning a 22LR barrel after serious use
Ronemus replied to Nick_shoots_fast's topic in General Gunsmithing
When I was competing in college 3P on ISU target at 50' (0.008" 10) with an Anschutz free rifle, I was able to easily clean prone with no cleaning for 3 years (~10k rounds). Very little cleaning is ever needed with .22LR with a quality barrel and reasonably good ammunition. -
Wanting a Labradar.........
Ronemus replied to HOGRIDER's topic in Chronograph Equipment & Techniques
Supply chain issues - the BlueTooth model will be back, but there is no announced time frame. The LabRadar is usable without the app, but the front panel interface is clunky and non-intuitive. There are used LabRadars available on a regular basis - check the classifieds at AccurateShooter.com.; the original version had BlueTooth, but the current firmware (downloadable installer) is needed for it to work reliably. -
Hat to go over muffs or other neck protection
Ronemus replied to theautobahn's topic in Gear & Accessories
This is what I use most often; the XXL size should fit over the band for most folks. I have a similarly shaped soft nylon hat with an attached neck cape, but it's no longer available at the source I used - it works very well for me when shooting prone rifle; I think that's what you're really looking for and hope you can find it. -
The coils are narrower than the follower so they run the full length of the magazine even with the indent.
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Recommendation for In-Ear Electronic Hearing Protection
Ronemus replied to Paul_H's topic in Gear & Accessories
3M EEP-100 on Amazon - great protection with Skull Screw tips (30 dB attenuation), very comfortable (can wear them all day), 3 gain settings, rechargeable batteries. -
3M EEP-100 is basic, available on Amazon; very good suppression (30 dB with skull screws), rechargeable, 3 gain settings. Other models with Bluetooth, etc. are available and are more expensive. I feel confined when wearing non-amplified plugs for extended periods, but can wear the EEP-100 all day with no issues. I use them when shooting, using chainsaws or power saws, or any other noisy activity. For me they're much more comfortable than muffs, though I do need to double up when shooting indoors; I have to do that with non-amplified plugs anyway.
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Recoil Spring for Tanfoglio Witness Match Elite 9mm
Ronemus replied to catabol3's topic in Tanfoglio (EAA / IFG)
The long slide compresses the spring less,so the force generated by the spring is less. The lbs/in rating could be the same, but the force generated goes up as the spring is compressed. I have a Witness Hunter (6" barrel) in 10 mm and had custom springs (the stiffest that will fit) made to tame the ejection, and also bobbed the ejector. I use polyurethane shock buffers because the slide still pounds the frame. Henning sells the cone-fit guide rods for the compact and full-size models that reportedly work well, but it wasn't available for the long slide models like the Hunter when I was setting mine up. There is a 6" version listed on his store site, but I have no idea which models it is compatible with. A brass or copper shock buffer will be longer-lived than a polymer version, so I will probably change over when I run through my stash. -
If you're asking for advice, a description of the issue(s) would help.