Feedback: the 308 Win FL-die works like a charm! Cut back the brass cases to 51mm, anneal them slightly, and form them in the 308 die. They fit tightl...

Ds J rightly calls out the need for the heat treating to be done right. On the course I did years ago the smith showed me a bucket full of knives with...

I've become a big fan of micarta type materials for handle scales. It's grippy as hell without needing to be excessively rough. Really easy ...

How about using a Swedish nut rounder?Nah, this is a job for a 9 inch Kalahari Nut Lathe.That's a new one for me.  ;D  Adjusting spanne...

How about using a Swedish nut rounder?Nah, this is a job for a 9 inch Kalahari Nut Lathe.

I have examples of both brands and neither could be accused of being a soft alloy. You can only make a decent knife work again with a steel if you don...

Interesting read :Neck Tension - Lessons LearnedThis indicates that per caliber, neck thickness and brass hardness, there is a point beyond with the n...

Depends where you live and your lifestyle. I carry a pocket knife every single day, live by the coast and spend a lot of time on the ocean.  D2 r...

D2 seems to be the best of the bottom end steels for knife blades. While it doesn't have the rust resistance of the more common stainless steels ...

I've been impressed with those Honey Badgers. The pivot bearing is super smooth and they have models in D2 steel. very good value for money imo.

Nice looking knife that. 

I've used my daughters discarded sponsored hockey kit bags. A small, i.e. non 'tour' bag happily accommodates a rifle or shotty or even...

I roll crimp all my slug and buck 12g loads and they work well. For a 410 roll crimper speak to Kevin at Bushmunki - kevin@bushmunki.co.za

If I had a 410 that needed feeding I'd be interested in going down the 303 brass conversion route rather than messing about with used 410 hulls.&...

I second DsJ's comment on the steel. it's well worth buying something made with a better quality steel especially if you intend keeping and ...