# Our Sharper Members **URL:** https://sixguns.com/c/our-sharper-members/18.md [Latest](https://sixguns.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://sixguns.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://sixguns.com/tags.md) --- ## [Help a Brother, win a knife (or 2/3)](https://sixguns.com/t/help-a-brother-win-a-knife-or-2-3/2662)
**Author:** [@Robert](https://sixguns.com/u/Robert)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 6:12pm UTC](https://sixguns.com/t/help-a-brother-win-a-knife-or-2-3/2662 "2026-10-20T18:12:28Z")
Ok, different take on brother but there are some scoundrels offering up some knives to raise funds https://levergun-scoundrels.com/thread/10972/knives-auction-site-support not that I know of many knife enthusiasts here… --- ## [Casting ,sizing,gas checking .452](https://sixguns.com/t/casting-sizing-gas-checking-452/2587)
**Author:** [@WV460HUNTER](https://sixguns.com/u/WV460HUNTER)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 5:28pm UTC](https://sixguns.com/t/casting-sizing-gas-checking-452/2587 "2026-10-15T17:28:41Z")
So first of all I want to say Rotometal from Ohio is a great place to order Lead in any amount you want I usually buy 2-5 pound ingots. Reason for the 5 pound ingots is when broke in half will fit and melt in my lyman b… --- ## [Model 95 Winchester musket hammer will not release](https://sixguns.com/t/model-95-winchester-musket-hammer-will-not-release/2276)
**Author:** [@Alg](https://sixguns.com/u/Alg)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 2:11am UTC](https://sixguns.com/t/model-95-winchester-musket-hammer-will-not-release/2276 "2026-05-05T02:11:57Z")
Hello all, I am new here and I have some gun experience with rebuilding and simple repairing but this has me stumped. I have a Model 95 russian contract musket and I had the trigger spring screw break, I received a new (… --- ## [Vortek Knives](https://sixguns.com/t/vortek-knives/298)
**Author:** [@WV460HUNTER](https://sixguns.com/u/WV460HUNTER)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 9:01pm UTC](https://sixguns.com/t/vortek-knives/298 "2026-04-15T21:01:28Z")
Here is a knife company from my Home State very reasonably priced. --- ## [309JDJ load Data](https://sixguns.com/t/309jdj-load-data/2255)
**Author:** [@WV460HUNTER](https://sixguns.com/u/WV460HUNTER)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 10:26pm UTC](https://sixguns.com/t/309jdj-load-data/2255 "2026-03-09T22:26:36Z")
--- ## [6.5X55 Swede](https://sixguns.com/t/6-5x55-swede/1971)
**Author:** [@creeker](https://sixguns.com/u/creeker)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2025, 5:30pm UTC](https://sixguns.com/t/6-5x55-swede/1971 "2025-09-13T17:30:18Z")
Loaded a few last week. --- ## [Fluxing](https://sixguns.com/t/fluxing/2050)
**Author:** [@WV460HUNTER](https://sixguns.com/u/WV460HUNTER)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2025, 11:56am UTC](https://sixguns.com/t/fluxing/2050 "2025-08-28T11:56:18Z")
I flux with wax , I usually flux each time I am smelting . What do you flux with ? I have seen guys us wax like me but some use wood chips ither use the store bought paste flux What do you use ? @creeker very curious --- ## [Fluxing the Pot](https://sixguns.com/t/fluxing-the-pot/221)
**Author:** [@WV460HUNTER](https://sixguns.com/u/WV460HUNTER)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2025, 6:02am UTC](https://sixguns.com/t/fluxing-the-pot/221 "2025-08-27T06:02:32Z")
I have been using candle wax (parrifin) to flux my leadpot but just recently I have been seeing alot of people using sawdust. My question is … Is there any advantage to fluxing with sawdust over candle wax ?? Both seem … --- ## [Nice Axe😜😏](https://sixguns.com/t/nice-axe/1442)
**Author:** [@WV460HUNTER](https://sixguns.com/u/WV460HUNTER)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 4:51pm UTC](https://sixguns.com/t/nice-axe/1442 "2025-05-22T16:51:41Z")
--- ## [Reloading 10mm questions](https://sixguns.com/t/reloading-10mm-questions/959)
**Author:** [@albroswift](https://sixguns.com/u/albroswift)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2025, 2:12am UTC](https://sixguns.com/t/reloading-10mm-questions/959 "2025-03-16T02:12:07Z")
--- ## [Castings](https://sixguns.com/t/castings/1233)
**Author:** [@creeker](https://sixguns.com/u/creeker)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2025, 6:20pm UTC](https://sixguns.com/t/castings/1233 "2025-03-14T18:20:05Z")
Magma 32-115-RNFP, Saeco 928, NOE 360-160-WFN, NEI 173. --- ## [Fill rates info](https://sixguns.com/t/fill-rates-info/1318)
**Author:** [@WV460HUNTER](https://sixguns.com/u/WV460HUNTER)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2025, 2:51am UTC](https://sixguns.com/t/fill-rates-info/1318 "2025-03-10T02:51:32Z")
--- ## [AR-15 stuck firing pin](https://sixguns.com/t/ar-15-stuck-firing-pin/1193)
**Author:** [@musashiaharon](https://sixguns.com/u/musashiaharon)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2025, 11:47pm UTC](https://sixguns.com/t/ar-15-stuck-firing-pin/1193 "2025-01-27T23:47:31Z")
I took a rifle class with my suppressed AR-15, and now I can’t get the firing pin out of the BCG. I removed the firing pin retaining pin, but the firing pin itself won’t drop out. If I try to pull it out with my fingers,… --- ## [When do I need a Gas Check molde Identification](https://sixguns.com/t/when-do-i-need-a-gas-check-molde-identification/1167)
**Author:** [@WV460HUNTER](https://sixguns.com/u/WV460HUNTER)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2024, 2:43pm UTC](https://sixguns.com/t/when-do-i-need-a-gas-check-molde-identification/1167 "2024-12-12T14:43:48Z")
--- ## [10mm AR Build](https://sixguns.com/t/10mm-ar-build/784)
**Author:** [@albroswift](https://sixguns.com/u/albroswift)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2024, 12:07am UTC](https://sixguns.com/t/10mm-ar-build/784 "2024-08-28T00:07:04Z")
Not sure if I like it or not… Sometimes you put the work in and then wonder why? --- ## [Fitting a bolt in an Remmy New Model Army](https://sixguns.com/t/fitting-a-bolt-in-an-remmy-new-model-army/247)
**Author:** [@albroswift](https://sixguns.com/u/albroswift)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2024, 2:45pm UTC](https://sixguns.com/t/fitting-a-bolt-in-an-remmy-new-model-army/247 "2024-06-23T14:45:58Z")
Sloppy cylinder due to incorrect bolt thickness, bought a new one fits snug in the frame slot, and the cylinder. But too tight elsewhere. All the videos don’t show fitting, just drop in. Where to start? --- ## [A couple of Vorteks go under the razorbeam](https://sixguns.com/t/a-couple-of-vorteks-go-under-the-razorbeam/348)
**Author:** [@albroswift](https://sixguns.com/u/albroswift)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2024, 9:42pm UTC](https://sixguns.com/t/a-couple-of-vorteks-go-under-the-razorbeam/348 "2024-06-14T21:42:32Z")
A couple of practice pieces. These might be good for a fund-raiser --- ## [Hellcat OTF](https://sixguns.com/t/hellcat-otf/283)
**Author:** [@Belt-Fed](https://sixguns.com/u/Belt-Fed)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 12:39pm UTC](https://sixguns.com/t/hellcat-otf/283 "2024-06-03T12:39:36Z")
--- ## [Purchase options Blueing](https://sixguns.com/t/purchase-options-blueing/278)
**Author:** [@WV460HUNTER](https://sixguns.com/u/WV460HUNTER)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2024, 3:59am UTC](https://sixguns.com/t/purchase-options-blueing/278 "2024-06-02T03:59:42Z")
Is Brownells The best place to buy blueing compound. I have used some stuff from local shops but it dont seem to give a rich oxide look . Brownells has a few options. Whats the better brand ? --- ## [Clylinder Making](https://sixguns.com/t/clylinder-making/249)
**Author:** [@WV460HUNTER](https://sixguns.com/u/WV460HUNTER)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2024, 1:10am UTC](https://sixguns.com/t/clylinder-making/249 "2024-06-01T01:10:35Z")
How much difficulty is it no make a cylinder from scratch ? how many Smiths have done so ? --- ## [Skinning Blades With or Without Gut Hooks](https://sixguns.com/t/skinning-blades-with-or-without-gut-hooks/65)
**Author:** [@WV460HUNTER](https://sixguns.com/u/WV460HUNTER)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2024, 3:58am UTC](https://sixguns.com/t/skinning-blades-with-or-without-gut-hooks/65 "2024-05-26T03:58:45Z")
poll lets see what ya choose ? --- ## [Knives from the dresser drawer](https://sixguns.com/t/knives-from-the-dresser-drawer/132)
**Author:** [@58Marine](https://sixguns.com/u/58Marine)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 11:54pm UTC](https://sixguns.com/t/knives-from-the-dresser-drawer/132 "2024-05-20T23:54:08Z")
I have a few older knives… seldom see the light of day. This is one a picked up at a gun show quite a while back. Scary sharp.