E D Skinner

Fiction, facts, and philosophy

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Tolerance in Brass
Posts
3/6/12

This is the last of a five part series on tolerances in reloading.

Tolerance in Bullet Weight
Posts
3/5/12

This is the fourth of a five part series on tolerances in ammunition reloading.

Tolerance in COL and Crimp
Posts
3/4/12

This is the third of a five part series.

In this part we look at Cartridge Overall Length (COL) and crimp to discover what tolerance is recommended and whether or not we can get accurate measurements with the available instruments.

Tolerance in Powder Throw
Posts
3/3/12

This is the second of a five part series on tolerance in reloading.

We Institute Governments Because …
Posts
3/1/12

… because collectively, we can do more, have better and safer lives, than if each individual tried to do everything on their own.

Replacing Dillon Ear Pads
Posts
2/29/12

I love my Dillon Precision HP1 Electronic Hearing Protectors but, after a couple of years at the outdoor range, the black vinyl covers had become cracked and the foam pads had lost their spring.

Newbie Check List
Posts
2/28/12

If you are introducing a newcomer to guns, you will be the teacher. As such, there are certain things you need to discuss as well as do.

Making Love and Shooting Bullseye
Posts
2/27/12
"Shooting Bullseye and making love have something vital in common. You may think about it a lot, but when you're doin' it right, you don't."
Granddaughter Nails It
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2/26/12

After the party for our son-in-law’s birthday yesterday at his parent’s home, we took a hike into the Bureau of Land Management wilderness area behind their property to find a safe spot for target shooting.