Non Modified .308 Winchester

[rd_ab_penman]

I was able to find some Solid Copper 30 Caliber Bullets the had enough length that I don't have to modify by shortening the Cross refill.
As always comments and or suggestions appreciated.
Thanks for looking.

Brass Rifle Cartridge with Solid Copper 30 Bullet for the Nib and Brass 308 Cap with Deer Head Clip.

Nickel Rifle Cartridge with Solid Copper 30 Bullet for the Nib and Nickel 308 Cap with Chrome Rifle Clip.

 

[markgum]

neat idea. I like it.

 

[YORKGUM]

Don't leave it out in the sun. It'll get hot and burn your hands.

 

[Gordon]

Les - good photo ! - - nice pen ! - - what sort of finish technique did you use on the brass cartridge ?

 

[rd_ab_penman]

Les - good photo ! - - nice pen ! - - what sort of finish technique did you use on the brass cartridge ?

Thanks.

After I drill out the primer holes I install some 7mm brass tubes on my A Mandrel and install 2 Cartridges and first clean with super fine steel wool with Brasso. The apply Brasso on blue shop towel and finish cleaning.

Once I have the Tranny and Bullet Nib install I install in my collet chuck and I clean the Nib with Brasso then I use Hut Ultra Gloss to polish and remove any fine scratches from the cartridge and nib.

I then wipe down with Lacquer Thinner and apply several coats of 50/50 Lacquer and Lacquer Thiner using the "Dipping Method".

I have found that Powder Coating causes discoloration of the Brass Cartridge and Copper Bullet Nib

Les

 

[Sylvanite]

Those look sharp, Les.

 

[Gary Max]

Les---- those look great-----I agree with you about powder coating.
I had way to many of them fail.

 

[ironhorse]

Are they Barnes bullets?

 

[rd_ab_penman]

Are they Barnes bullets?

Yes, Barnes 30cal. .308dia. 150GR "X" BT Cat. #30817

Les

 

[Bellsy]

Les, what Lacquer are you using for the cartridges? Does the lacquer finish breakdown over time and flake off?

Barnes does not offer those bullets any longer and they do not ship to Canada....?

 

[devowoodworking]

Excellent work on those Les!:wink:

One thing however...how do you keep your shop so clean

 

[Rick_G]

Barnes does not offer those bullets any longer and they do not ship to Canada....?

Bummer on both counts, I'm having a hard time finding suitable bullets in this area.

 

[Tanner]

Excellent job!! Darn fine looking pen!!!

 

[rd_ab_penman]

Les, what Lacquer are you using for the cartridges? Does the lacquer finish breakdown over time and flake off?

Barnes does not offer those bullets any longer and they do not ship to Canada....?

Dave

I was able to find 500 bullets at one of our local gun shops. Should last me for a while.

All Lacquer finishes will eventually wear off over time depending on the use of the pen.

I have been using Sherwin - Williams Opex Clear Acrylic Metal Lacquer thinned with Lacquer Thinner to a 40% Lacquer and 60% Lacquer Thinner mixture.

I am currently trying a product called MICRO CLEAR MC -106 Air Dry Clear Coat made by MICRO DYNE. Will be interesting to see if it will stand up any longer than the Lacquer I have been using.

Les

 

[stoneman]

Very nice Les. What brand & weight bullet did you use?