Artillery drum range report! - Page 2

Aaron · 04-23-2013, 03:35 PM

Yep! And the tip is included too.

CAP Black · 04-27-2013, 06:32 PM

I called to see about making an order or getting to do a back order. I also had a long wait; was told that item is discontinued. I asked about in a few months and she kept saying: item is discontinued.
Jack

Aaron · 04-27-2013, 08:51 PM

See Jerry? Just what I claimed!

lugerholsterrepair · 04-27-2013, 09:36 PM

See Jerry? Just what I claimed! Aaron OK..which claim are you claiming..they one where you claim these are made in the USA? Or the one where you say there won't be anymore offered?

If I am reading all this right Jack asked about in a few months and she kept saying: item is discontinued. I talked with a rep the other day and he said call later when they are again in stock.

I think depending on accurate information from a phone rep is like believing a politician..none of them know what's going on.

Don't forget about our bet..I'm working up an appatite for a big ole burger!

DavidJayUden · 04-27-2013, 11:46 PM

Well, I got mine. Looks good, exactly as Jerry described. However I've not had a chance for a range test, so I'll defer for now.
dju

Green57 · 04-28-2013, 08:11 PM

I wanted to see the range report before I dropped the coin on one of these sets. Now that I see they are a good thing, they are sold out/discontinued. Just my luck.

G57

Aaron · 04-28-2013, 08:39 PM

Too bad you weren't aware thst they were returnable with no questions asked. This was an absolute win win situation.

Green57 · 04-28-2013, 09:04 PM

Aaron,

I didn't see that written anywhere the the description, had I know that, I would have pulled the trigger on one without a second thought. Lets just hope they get some more.

G57

DavidJayUden · 05-01-2013, 11:50 PM

I had a chance to take mine to the range tonight. Sort of a rush deal so not a lot of time for problem-solving.
First of all it will not accept my normal 115 gr. FMJ re-loads because of length. They are at, as I recall, 1.132" OAL. The drum would not accept S&B 115 FMJ either, but would take Federal hollow points, so that's what I used.
At the range it would frequently not push the next round up into position fast enough. Sort of glitchy feeling, usually would pop one up in time or with light tapping. The last 15 rounds or so did feed correctly however.
Sometimes the spring plate/cover would show a slight gap along the lower edge. I tightened the axle bolt and that seemed to help.
I loaded the drum prior to leaving home and didn't have extra (short) ammo, so no reloads were possible at the range.
Back at home I took it all apart and used some white Lubri-Plate grease sparingly around the inside of the drum, but the actual drum spring is enclosed and not easily accessible. I also noticed that the wall thickness on the mag body was way thicker than a nickle plated WW1 mag. that was handy for comparison. Especially in the feed ramp area.
I squeezed some reloads down to 1.062" OAL and they seem to now fit the mag. body, however manually cycling them thru the drum and gun suggested that they were still slow to advance/feed.
I'll work on it as time allows and keep you all posted.
At this point I have considered returning it for a refund, but will probably keep it and try to sort it out. It does have a way-cool factor and may become a personal challenge. I do worry about breaking something and ending up with a pile of worthless parts with no spares available.
dju

lugersrkewl · 05-02-2013, 04:49 PM

the follower is the only thing I see breaking anytime soon. But I bet theres a metal guy or two round here that could help out. Also mine works way better when you release the mag tension once you done loading. Can you believe it?

LU1900 · 05-03-2013, 03:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lugersrkewl

Also mine works way better when you release the mag tension once you done loading. Can you believe it?

DavidJayUden · 05-03-2013, 05:25 PM

Lugerskewl:
Can you use any standard length ammo in yours?

LU1900 · 05-04-2013, 01:21 AM

I do some video on YTube , the trommels work well even with lead bullet .
I only use my reload cartridges in standard length : 29mm

lugersrkewl · 05-04-2013, 01:36 PM

I used Pvp Or Pmp ,privassi ? Its all I could find at walmart and seemed to work well once I released the spring.

04-27-2013, 09:36 PM	#24
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,760 Thanks: 4,848 Thanked 3,099 Times in 1,426 Posts	See Jerry? Just what I claimed! Aaron OK..which claim are you claiming..they one where you claim these are made in the USA? Or the one where you say there won't be anymore offered? If I am reading all this right Jack asked about in a few months and she kept saying: item is discontinued. I talked with a rep the other day and he said call later when they are again in stock. I think depending on accurate information from a phone rep is like believing a politician..none of them know what's going on. Don't forget about our bet..I'm working up an appatite for a big ole burger! __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

05-04-2013, 01:21 AM	#33
LU1900 User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: FRANCE Posts: 900 Thanks: 35 Thanked 461 Times in 193 Posts	I do some video on YTube , the trommels work well even with lead bullet . I only use my reload cartridges in standard length : 29mm __________________ Best regards from France...Patrice https://www.fichier-pdf.fr/2016/03/1...nd-snail-drum/

04-23-2013, 03:35 PM	#21
Aaron Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 1,008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Yep! And the tip is included too.

04-27-2013, 06:32 PM	#22
CAP Black User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fairmont, WV Right here in Mountaineer country and God's country Posts: 767 Thanks: 100 Thanked 168 Times in 96 Posts	I called to see about making an order or getting to do a back order. I also had a long wait; was told that item is discontinued. I asked about in a few months and she kept saying: item is discontinued. Jack

04-27-2013, 08:51 PM	#23
Aaron Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 1,008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	See Jerry? Just what I claimed!

04-27-2013, 11:46 PM	#25
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Well, I got mine. Looks good, exactly as Jerry described. However I've not had a chance for a range test, so I'll defer for now. dju

04-28-2013, 08:11 PM	#26
Green57 User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I wanted to see the range report before I dropped the coin on one of these sets. Now that I see they are a good thing, they are sold out/discontinued. Just my luck. G57

04-28-2013, 08:39 PM	#27
Aaron Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 1,008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Too bad you weren't aware thst they were returnable with no questions asked. This was an absolute win win situation.

04-28-2013, 09:04 PM	#28
Green57 User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Aaron, I didn't see that written anywhere the the description, had I know that, I would have pulled the trigger on one without a second thought. Lets just hope they get some more. G57

05-01-2013, 11:50 PM	#29
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	I had a chance to take mine to the range tonight. Sort of a rush deal so not a lot of time for problem-solving. First of all it will not accept my normal 115 gr. FMJ re-loads because of length. They are at, as I recall, 1.132" OAL. The drum would not accept S&B 115 FMJ either, but would take Federal hollow points, so that's what I used. At the range it would frequently not push the next round up into position fast enough. Sort of glitchy feeling, usually would pop one up in time or with light tapping. The last 15 rounds or so did feed correctly however. Sometimes the spring plate/cover would show a slight gap along the lower edge. I tightened the axle bolt and that seemed to help. I loaded the drum prior to leaving home and didn't have extra (short) ammo, so no reloads were possible at the range. Back at home I took it all apart and used some white Lubri-Plate grease sparingly around the inside of the drum, but the actual drum spring is enclosed and not easily accessible. I also noticed that the wall thickness on the mag body was way thicker than a nickle plated WW1 mag. that was handy for comparison. Especially in the feed ramp area. I squeezed some reloads down to 1.062" OAL and they seem to now fit the mag. body, however manually cycling them thru the drum and gun suggested that they were still slow to advance/feed. I'll work on it as time allows and keep you all posted. At this point I have considered returning it for a refund, but will probably keep it and try to sort it out. It does have a way-cool factor and may become a personal challenge. I do worry about breaking something and ending up with a pile of worthless parts with no spares available. dju

05-02-2013, 04:49 PM	#30
lugersrkewl Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ussr Posts: 425 Thanks: 198 Thanked 75 Times in 58 Posts	the follower is the only thing I see breaking anytime soon. But I bet theres a metal guy or two round here that could help out. Also mine works way better when you release the mag tension once you done loading. Can you believe it?

05-03-2013, 05:25 PM	#32
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Lugerskewl: Can you use any standard length ammo in yours?

05-04-2013, 01:36 PM	#34
lugersrkewl Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ussr Posts: 425 Thanks: 198 Thanked 75 Times in 58 Posts	I used Pvp Or Pmp ,privassi ? Its all I could find at walmart and seemed to work well once I released the spring.