Recent content by ihogman

Thanks, I had no idea what it was for. I did find out I my M53 was made in 1962 and is a 4 screw model.

I have a Model 53 with serial # K4625xx, but on the bottom of the frame handle there is another number 15201 that I don't know what is for.

Excellent help Major props to Mosquito for paying it forward and sending me a box of Sierra .223 bullets. Also to fredj338, I got my bullet resizer and it looks like it will work just fine. Again Thanks

Dick's My local Dick's here in Arkansas has been advertizing CCI for $9.99 per 100 in stock.

Thanks Fred, I just ordered the kit @ lube. You made an old fat man happy.

Thanks folks, as usual everywhere I looked they were back ordered if at all. Hornady told me that they have discontinued the SKU#2220 22cal .223 45gr Hornet bullet. From what I can find out Sierra is the only manufacturer left who makes 40 & 45 gr .223 bullets, and they are behind in making...

I have been reloading for years and only recently found out that Hornady quit making .222 & .223 bullets for Hornets & Jets. The only other bullets I can find are from Sierra, but they are back ordered at the factory and I cannot find any online. Does anyone know of a manufacturer who makes...

Welcome from Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas WPS

Greetings, I finally decided to start reloading all of my old brass. I have a Model 53 S&W .22 Jet Magnum that I bought back in 1965 for $60. :D I just bought my wife a Walther PK380 because she didn't like the heavier pistolas. BTW the Hot Water City is Hot Springs National Park, AR Cheers

.222 Hornady bullets to short for .22 Jet I have reloaded several Sierra bullets and thought I would try the .222 Hornaday Jet bullets, but they are to short for factory specs. Will these work with less than factory length cartridges? I also have some 55 gr .223 bullets but cannot find any...