Seen reference to zircon sand and garnet sand for filling rear bags. I know Sinclairs sell Zircon sand but 15lbs of shipping cost makes it not exactly prohibitive but a little stupid. I believe they use garnet sand for sand blasting. Where can I get it from being that I doubt you can buy either at Bunnings and I'm only after a few kg's?
Thanks,
Michael
ps I'm in the Sydney area if anyone has a contact. BTW had a parcel shipped from Sinclairs recently of reloading tools (measuring tools ) 2 1/2 business days door to door by US Postal Service.
'Heavy Sand' for rear bag???
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Hi Michael
Another option, one that we use, is glass beads of the type used in beadblasting cabinets by mechanics for cleaning engine parts. I don't know if this is of any more help than the other but there are more mechanics out there than sandblasters, you may be able to find someone who will sell you a few kilos. We have lots of it but as you have said the shipping is prohibitive so thats of no use to you, we are a bit far away.
Lynn
Another option, one that we use, is glass beads of the type used in beadblasting cabinets by mechanics for cleaning engine parts. I don't know if this is of any more help than the other but there are more mechanics out there than sandblasters, you may be able to find someone who will sell you a few kilos. We have lots of it but as you have said the shipping is prohibitive so thats of no use to you, we are a bit far away.
Lynn
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Heavy Sand
"SUPERCHEAP" Auto shops sell the stuff - not expensive I think from memory about $15 for a "gallon" size bottle.
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Thanks Bob.
Michael
ps you can tell I'm desperate for something to do while I wait for my new rifle to be built.... filling sand bags, uniforming primer pockets on brass that isn't even mine with my new primer pocket uniformer. Just got a delivery from Sinclairs and I'm already planning the next- love their catalogue. Gotta be careful to leave some cash for projectiles and powder when the time comes.
Michael
ps you can tell I'm desperate for something to do while I wait for my new rifle to be built.... filling sand bags, uniforming primer pockets on brass that isn't even mine with my new primer pocket uniformer. Just got a delivery from Sinclairs and I'm already planning the next- love their catalogue. Gotta be careful to leave some cash for projectiles and powder when the time comes.
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