Using Once Fired BMG 50 Caliber ...............

[rd_ab_penman]

M33 Ball projectiles to make some Parker and Cross nib sections for my BMG 50 Cal ballpoint pens.
Removed the rifling marks from the exposed top section and left rifling marks on the unexposed section to show that the projectile has be once fired.

Les

 

[SDB777]

You haven't come across any API round yet have ya? Or worse APIT


It's cool that you can re-use the fired projectile, should save some cha-ching over getting pulled or un-fired(new) projectiles. And the look pretty nice after 'cleaning them up' too!


Are you putting something on them so they retain their new found shine?







Scott B

 

[cnirenberg]

Les,
I love it. Fantastic looking pen. Is the brass piece that holds the twist mechanism and looks like it keeps everything steady in the casing something you made?

 

[ALA]

A friend gave me a couple of unfired rounds and had the local gun shop take the bullet and powder out. They scarred the bullet pretty bad when doing so.

 

[rd_ab_penman]

Les,
I love it. Fantastic looking pen. Is the brass piece that holds the twist mechanism and looks like it keeps everything steady in the casing something you made?

The brass piece you are referring to is the Twist Mechanism Holder that comes with the Cigar kit.

Les

 

[rd_ab_penman]

You haven't come across any API round yet have ya? Or worse APIT


It's cool that you can re-use the fired projectile, should save some cha-ching over getting pulled or un-fired(new) projectiles. And the look pretty nice after 'cleaning them up' too!


Are you putting something on them so they retain their new found shine?


Scott B

Scott,

I apply 4 coats of lacquer using my "Dipping Method".

Les

 

[lorbay]

Les how did you or they re-cover those bullets after firing them without any damage other than the rifle marks.??

Lin.

 

[rd_ab_penman]

Les how did you or they re-cover those bullets after firing them without any damage other than the rifle marks.??

Lin.

I have a friend who is allowed to dig them out of the sand back stop on a military BMG firing range.
The best part is that the are free!

Les

 

[bobjackson]

As usual Les, fantastic job.

 

[bitshird]

Les you've done it again with high quality work and a great source for the projectiles.

 

[jjudge]

How is the twist mechanism holder attached inside the cartridge?

 

[Dalecamino]

Excellent Les. 50 cals are always a favorite of mine.

 

[lorbay]

How is the twist mechanism holder attached inside the cartridge?

http://www.woodworkforums.com/video/50 CPBpP.pdf

Lin.