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machining your own bullets

03 Apr 2014
@ 09:12 am (GMT)

Tony Marasco

Besides my ruger #1 issues,I have another.Well here goes-I am debating buying a desktop/benchtop cvc lathe--would like to experiment machining my own.This obviously is not a cost issue,but would enjoy the process,me thinks.Any machinists out there?

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03 Apr 2014
@ 10:54 pm (GMT)

Nathan Foster

Re: machining your own bullets
If you wan tto make bullets there are companies like Corbins which specialize in presses. There has been a real boom in this area lately with ammo shortage supplies.

If you want an excuse to buy a small lathe, I guess you could use bullet making as an excuse but in truth, this work is best done on a CNC unit. manually adjusting your toolpost and crossfeed etc for each cut would be a nightmare after a handful of rounds. It would be so tedious.

Still, that should not put you off a small lathe. try to get something with a decent diameter throat- very handy.
03 Apr 2014
@ 11:49 pm (GMT)

Tony Marasco

Re: machining your own bullets
Thanks again Nathan..currently looking for a benchtop cvc unit..see where this goes .definitely cvc though.
08 Apr 2014
@ 03:01 pm (GMT)

Tony Marasco

Re: machining your own bullets
I am in Denver co for 10 days ( medical stuff).this is a long shot but anyone know of a place to see benchtop cvc units .Took a pickup , so I can transport home to Canada.Have started with craigslust etc.Thanks
09 Apr 2014
@ 03:42 pm (GMT)

GREGG FOSSE

Re: machining your own bullets
Tony - if you get lucky and score a machine you could celebrate by going to the fabulous bar at the Brown Palace Hotel for a sumptuous meal and a brew. if you have an interest in a rockin' bar with live music check out the "Little Bear" in Evergreen, Colorado - just west of Denver in the mountains.......
09 Apr 2014
@ 05:03 pm (GMT)

Tony Marasco

Re: machining your own bullets
Sounds like you know Denver...first time here...Pretty Big Smoke.Haven't seen a chicken since I arrived.Hey, not even all that far from my beloved mountains.Cheers Greg
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