CharlieBrassStuffer

A random test of a couple HP’s I had in stock. A practice run to get the testing and documentation down, also to try running the Chrony in front of the Test Tube for accurate speeds of each HP tested. The video is on the long side but there’s information I discuss here that is […]

After overdriving the Lyman RN and SWC Pentas in the HP Test Tube Test 6, I am looking to increase BHN of the cast so that the HP does not over-expand or fragment. I want to drive it hard at 960fps+ and get maximum penetration in the gel testing. Here I am exploring a binary […]

After this last test I needed another 50 fps, I reached out for help & Eli aka ‘Mr.Revolverguy‘ & Julio aka ‘ocean374‘ came to my rescue with their ‘QuickLOAD’ programs. We discovered that the Power Pistol is more than adequate to do the job and then some, leaving me room on the top end for […]

A 'Special Mail Call' from 'kyer', sending me goodies to build my cheek riser for the Savage MkII FVT, .22LR Target Rifle...Thank you Kyer, you're a real Pal!

This is a big ‘ThankQ to TinMan‘ for the very nice & near to my heart flag of “MERICA” . . . SHE WILL FOREVER FLY IN MY SHOP! Thank You Kurt….charlie CharlieBrassStufferBorn in 1950…HS grad, some college, no degrees, served in the US Marine Corps, educated there by the Navy in Electronics. Worked as […]

I am talking about (FPS/gn.), ‘Feet per Second/per grain of powder’ it’s an unorthodox concept for estimating speed, it is not published anywhere but there is some truth to the concept. I introduced this ‘ratio’ in the last video, ‘HP Test Tube Series Test 7 _ ‘Confusion’. Take a look, leave a comment as to […]

If I could back up before I started this ‘T2’ project and start over…well….I would not. Like I said earlier, ‘fails’ bring you information that is and will be critical to your success. “Embrace your ‘fails’, learn from them…” CharlieBrassStufferBorn in 1950…HS grad, some college, no degrees, served in the US Marine Corps, educated there […]

Our first look at the Penta HP for the first time in an original Lyman RN 452374 & SWC 452460 mould. An easy HP cavity to open at lower velocities but in this test they are driven to the maximum standard pressure speed. Ultimately looking for the deepest penetration possible in 10% gel blocks in […]

This is the last piece of the puzzle to come together, selecting the moulds to start out with… Don’t be alarmed if you don’t see something you wanted here, there’s a lot of ground to cover and a lot of different styles of HP moulds to use in the future test. CharlieBrassStufferBorn in 1950…HS grad, […]

Getting all my stock updated with their Brinell Hardness re-tested and think I may have discovered a ‘free’ source of Tin we may have been overlooking. Part of these test will be using lead that most of us casters have on hand, using lead that is cheap and readily available to us. CharlieBrassStufferBorn in 1950…HS […]

Before James’s friendly advice…I couldn’t hit a Bull in the butt with a base fiddle . . . much less my 1911. Actually I’m just doing my regular 50 round practice using a timer and hoping that someday I’ll be competent to shoot fast and actually hit what I’m looking at. So far it’s taking […]

Saying ‘Thank You Kent’ for a wonderful box of surprises! CharlieBrassStufferBorn in 1950…HS grad, some college, no degrees, served in the US Marine Corps, educated there by the Navy in Electronics. Worked as an Electrician all my life and Contracted Heavy Industrial Control & Power Distribution for 20 years before retirement. Drive a black Chevy […]

Keeping ourselves busy during Lock Down . . . honing a perishable skill. CharlieBrassStufferBorn in 1950…HS grad, some college, no degrees, served in the US Marine Corps, educated there by the Navy in Electronics. Worked as an Electrician all my life and Contracted Heavy Industrial Control & Power Distribution for 20 years before retirement. Drive […]

“Celebrate America…love Her, cherish Her Freedom, protect Her at all costs!” CharlieBrassStufferBorn in 1950…HS grad, some college, no degrees, served in the US Marine Corps, educated there by the Navy in Electronics. Worked as an Electrician all my life and Contracted Heavy Industrial Control & Power Distribution for 20 years before retirement. Drive a black […]