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Mar 14, 2019, 09:04 PM
#1
 I'm a greater believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it” ― Thomas Jefferson
Looking for someone who can restore something
The a a Burnside bullet a a flattened Burnside cartridge. I need it opened up and set the bullet in the case to the original condition. Can anyone do that?
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Mar 16, 2019, 06:09 PM
#2
 Bob
That depends on the condition of the brass. I forget the term, but some folks who reload modern ammo go through a process that makes the brass a little softer so it can be resized. Someone will pipe up with the term I’m sure.
However, I can get you replica bullets if you want, I shoot civil war arms in competition and know a few guys that shoot model 5 burnsides, I shoot an original Smith carbine and the bullets look similar but I believe the burnside is .54 caliber.
“I was a kid once, but I wasn’t very good at it”
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Mar 16, 2019, 06:16 PM
#3
 Detectorist
Annealing
heating metal and then letting it cool slowly, changes the crystalline structure and softens the metal, as opposed to tempering which is heating metal and quenching it quickly to harden it.
Last edited by buck8point; Mar 16, 2019 at 06:18 PM.
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Mar 16, 2019, 06:48 PM
#4
 I'm a greater believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it” ― Thomas Jefferson
Thanks guys I just wanna get this put together. If you know anybody let me know.
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Mar 16, 2019, 06:54 PM
#5
 Bob
 Originally Posted by buck8point
Annealing
heating metal and then letting it cool slowly, changes the crystalline structure and softens the metal, as opposed to tempering which is heating metal and quenching it quickly to harden it.
That’s it!!!!!!!! Thank you
“I was a kid once, but I wasn’t very good at it”
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Mar 16, 2019, 09:55 PM
#6
 Originally Posted by Truth1253
The a a Burnside bullet a a flattened Burnside cartridge. I need it opened up and set the bullet in the case to the original condition. Can anyone do that?
Can you post a pic of the cartridge ? show us how flat it is. You might be able to do it yourself.
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Mar 19, 2019, 07:35 AM
#7
 Bob
 Originally Posted by Mine Shaft
Can you post a pic of the cartridge ? show us how flat it is. You might be able to do it yourself.
That’s a good idea truth, post a picture if you can bud
“I was a kid once, but I wasn’t very good at it”
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Mar 19, 2019, 03:39 PM
#8
 I'm a greater believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it” ― Thomas Jefferson
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Mar 19, 2019, 04:16 PM
#9
 Roger
Maybe if you can open the end of the cartridge just enough (with something like a standard screwdriver) To insert a tapered wooden dowel .You might be able to open it up the rest of the way by pounding the dowel end with a hammer. dunno.
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Mar 19, 2019, 04:18 PM
#10
 I am not a wildpig, just like to shoot and eat them.
 Originally Posted by buck8point
Annealing
heating metal and then letting it cool slowly, changes the crystalline structure and softens the metal, as opposed to tempering which is heating metal and quenching it quickly to harden it.
Annealing brass/copper is just the opposite. Heat it up, then quench.
But old brass, is very fragile, and tends to crumble.
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Mar 19, 2019, 04:23 PM
#11
 Roger
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Mar 20, 2019, 02:05 PM
#12
Wow those are way flat, i am a metal worker, that is going to take a special touch to get them close to original state.
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Mar 20, 2019, 07:16 PM
#13
 I'm a greater believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it” ― Thomas Jefferson
 Originally Posted by RTR
Maybe if you can open the end of the cartridge just enough (with something like a standard screwdriver) To insert a tapered wooden dowel .You might be able to open it up the rest of the way by pounding the dowel end with a hammer. dunno.
You know since I have 3 cartridges I might try it on one.
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Mar 20, 2019, 07:17 PM
#14
 I'm a greater believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it” ― Thomas Jefferson
 Originally Posted by Mine Shaft
Wow those are way flat, i am a metal worker, that is going to take a special touch to get them close to original state.
Thanks for that advice Mine Shaft. Yeah they are flat as pancakes.
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Mar 20, 2019, 07:20 PM
#15
 I'm a greater believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it” ― Thomas Jefferson
 Originally Posted by RTR
Man they’re talking another language lol
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