WCChapin | Aluminum Cases and Round Balls – New Year’s Day 2021 at the Range
Testing reloaded aluminum .45 ACP cases in the freezing rain on New Year's Day 2021.
WCChapin | To PC or Not to PC, #4 – NOE 314-155-FN in the 1891 Argentine Cavalry Carbine
The first time out with the 1891 Argentine Cavalry Carbine - comparing the NOE 314-155-FN in lubrisized and power coated forms.
WCChapin | Here Comes the Cavalry! – 1891 Argentine Mauser Cavalry Carbine Disassembly
Taking apart an 1891 Argentine Cavalry Carbine for cleaning and parts replacement.
WCChapin | Alone with My Thoughts – Lyman 311413 in 7.65×53 Argentine – Increased Powder Charge
Another round of testing the Lyman 311413 in the 1891 Argentine Engineer Carbine - this time with increased powder charges.
WCChapin | Checking Progress – Further Testing of the Lyman 311413 in 7.65×53 Mauser
Further evaluation the pointy Lyman 311413 cast bullet in 7.65x53 Argentine Mauser, fired at 25 yards from two additional rifles - my 1891 Argentine Long Rifle, and everyone's favorite Argentine Mauser - Dirty Tina.
WCChapin | Datum Dilemma – Measuring Fireformed 7.65×53 Argentine Mauser Brass
Small defects in the case head surface, and even the headstamp itself, can affect comparator measurements.
WCChapin | Argentine ‘Gallery’ Carbine – Testing Lyman 3118 Cast Bullets from Mike Treen
Trying out the Lyman 3118 cast bullets that Mike Treen sent to me in the 1891 Argentine Engineer Carbine.
WCChapin | Backyard Bullet Banger – Loading Lyman 3118 Cast Bullets from Mike Treen
A while back, Mike Treen sent me a batch of his cast bullets to try - some very nicely cast Lyman 3118! This bullet is typically used in .32-20, and Mike suggested I try them in 300 AAC Blackout. I've finally done something with a portion of the bullets...
WCChapin | Strange Blue – Part Three…Cast Bullets in the 1891 Argentine Engineer Carbine
The first trip to the range with my 1891 Argentine Engineer Carbine with a pitted bore.