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- Wed Oct 25, 2023 12:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I had just enough shekels.....
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2175
Re: I had just enough shekels.....
My mailman is such a friendly chap, I don't often greet him heeled... well, not visibly anyway!
- Wed Oct 25, 2023 12:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Who Knew?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 507
Re: Who Knew?
D'OH! I don't know why I switched the two cartridges in my feeble mind. Maybe because they were such go-to stalwarts of the Schuetzen era. :oops: Probably my fault for mentioning the .38-55 in my post... I measure case length before reloading and trim, every time if necessary. You could run into se...
- Tue Oct 24, 2023 9:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Who Knew?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 507
Re: Who Knew?
Griff, I for one am enjoying your .38-55 adventure. I wish to heck I had kept the Marlin Cowboy in that caliber that I bought a whole swaging outfit from Dave Corbin to feed it custom .379 jacketed softpoints. Have mercy they were accurate! Actually, it's a .32-40. Back in the mid '80s I bought a b...
- Tue Oct 24, 2023 4:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Who Knew?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 507
Re: Who Knew?
Did ya notice that with old eyes, even a scope don’t help much anymore? 😝——006/ Surprisingly, this does seem to help. With iron sights, I find myself trying to line up a fuzzy rear sight with the bead of a fuzzy front sight and line both up on a fuzzy target! This scope has a long eye relief and my...
- Tue Oct 24, 2023 3:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayers up please.
- Replies: 19
- Views: 954
Re: Prayers up please.
Prayers for you and your wife Tycer. I haven't viewing all the posts as I used to and missed yours.
- Tue Oct 24, 2023 2:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Who Knew?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 507
Re: Who Knew?
Six, it's the "new-to-me" Miroku made Winchester 1885 Limited. https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/d197/sass93/DSCN1551_1_.JPG I know that I "could" use any of that family of cartridges to form brass from... but, if I have a quirk, it's liking to have my brass head-stamped in ...
- Mon Oct 23, 2023 9:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Who Knew?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 507
Who Knew?
My once fired .32-40 brass stretched. Probably less than 50% of the 60 rounds I reloaded today. Lyman's 50th sez "trim-to" length is 2.120". Some of mine were as long as 2.23". Most were in the 2.15" range. I dropped my previous load of 15 grains of 5744 to 14 grains, as the...
- Mon Oct 23, 2023 2:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bought an entire reloading room!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 896
Re: Bought an entire reloading room!
Cool score!
- Sun Oct 22, 2023 11:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The American Buffalo
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1235
Re: The American Buffalo
I enjoyed both parts 1 & 2, along with the short companion film. Learned a lot about the folks and wide variety of them who worked and are working to bring them back. But, I worry about the fervor of environmentalists(?) that would displace humans at the benefit of animals. Or other humans based...
- Sun Oct 22, 2023 11:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: It's 10/22! Happy Ruger Day!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 178
- Sun Oct 22, 2023 11:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hunting accounts using lever guns?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 498
Re: Hunting accounts using lever guns?
Scattered among other informative articles, there are a few here: https://www.leverguns.com/articles/Default.htm
- Sun Oct 22, 2023 11:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tsunami warnings
- Replies: 14
- Views: 522
Re: Tsunami warnings
In 1969 Geologists and physics both predicted CA would fall off into the Pacific. I hitchhiked my way to NO... co-incidently, just in time for Madri-Gras... I'm still waiting for the predicted fall of CA, (into the ocean, we know it's really fallen far)!
- Sun Oct 22, 2023 11:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Reloading Dies question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 381
Re: Reloading Dies question
After a couple of decades of using nothing but lubed, cast bullets, my 45 Colt seating die needed the accumulated hardened, sticky lube cleaned out of it...
- Sat Oct 21, 2023 8:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just in Time for Fall -- for BP shooters!!!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 315
- Sat Oct 21, 2023 8:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 225 Years Ago Today, October 21st...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 582
Re: 225 Years Ago Today, October 21st...
I always wondered what it took to get assigned to her.
- Fri Oct 20, 2023 2:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: It's About Time!!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 493
Re: It's About Time!!
"Weapons of war have no place on California's streets," Bonta said in a statement Thursday. I hate to break it to AG Bonta, but 'weapons of war" have been on America's streets since revolutionary times! (Yes, ang before). Plus, the AR-15 is not a "weapon of war."
- Fri Oct 20, 2023 2:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Good or Bad ?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 377
Re: Good or Bad ?
Yes. Maybe.
- Fri Oct 20, 2023 1:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Your Chronograph just became obsolete
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1157
Re: Your Chronograph just became obsolete
I like it! Between it and the Longshot target camera system, your chronograph and spotting scope just became redundant!
- Thu Oct 19, 2023 7:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I took my wife shooting today
- Replies: 17
- Views: 856
Re: I took my wife shooting today
+1!marlinman93 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 19, 2023 6:32 pmAnytime the wives can go along is a great time of shooting! Looks like fun Walt!
- Wed Oct 18, 2023 4:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1876 for Brown Bear
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1765
Re: 1876 for Brown Bear
I'm not particularly fond of bear meat... so I hope y'all forgive for taking a pass. I believe my 45-70 in the 1886 will get the job done... and with better sights, the Sharps 1874 in .40-90SBN will also, with the added advantage I can remain farther away!
- Sun Oct 15, 2023 3:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Unique doesn’t meter well?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1480
Re: Unique doesn’t meter well?
Just out of interest...I've just acquired some Unique but use Herco in a small game load for the 30-30. How does Unique differ from Herco please? Unique is #45 on the LoadData.com burn rate chart and Herco is #51. Whereas on the Hodgdon chart published by LA Silhouette Club webpage, Unique is #31 &...
- Sun Oct 15, 2023 1:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fake Grass..... Just gotta have that 'lawn' look...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 447
- Sun Oct 15, 2023 12:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fake Grass..... Just gotta have that 'lawn' look...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 447
- Sun Oct 15, 2023 12:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Unique doesn’t meter well?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1480
Re: Unique doesn’t meter well?
I think that was a hold over from the last powder shortage so folks would buy all there was on the shelf! I've never had a problem using Unique on my either my RCBS Uniflow or either Dillon. But, I've never tried loading it in very small (under 6 grain) charges.
- Sun Oct 15, 2023 12:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wet vs dry
- Replies: 8
- Views: 490
Re: Wet vs dry
Earlier this year I bought a Frankford Arsenal wet tumbling kit that was on sale at Midway. Since I shoot a lot of BP rounds, I tend to decap before tumbling, either dry or wet. With the wet and using the pins I find my brass comes out shiny, inside and out, including the primer pockets. I've reload...
- Sun Oct 15, 2023 12:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Misplaced Firearm
- Replies: 20
- Views: 934
Re: Misplaced Firearm
You guys are making me feel better... now I just gotta remember that my gunsmith has 2 of my 1851s and my favorite shotgun for repair!
- Sat Oct 14, 2023 11:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Long lost siblings reunited after 130+ years
- Replies: 8
- Views: 576
- Wed Oct 11, 2023 8:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What would you pay for reloading powder...?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 550
- Wed Oct 11, 2023 6:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What would you pay for reloading powder...?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 550
Re: What would you pay for reloading powder...?
I must be a cheap skate, my top price would be in the neighborhood of $20. (I don't know SURE CERTAIN what powder is contained in any bottle).horsesoldier03 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 11, 2023 5:21 pmI can buy powder locally in KS for about $39 a lbs. If I were buying USED, I would expect closer to $25 would be my top dollar.
- Wed Oct 11, 2023 4:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hunting Hard
- Replies: 6
- Views: 474
- Wed Oct 11, 2023 4:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The talk about forgetting guns has been useful ....
- Replies: 3
- Views: 268
Re: The talk about forgetting guns has been useful ....
Excellent post Jim. Glad you got it back and enjoy it so much. I once owned a Single Six and traded it for a Marlin 336 in .30-30. When my Dad moved from AZ to TN he mentioned that he wanted to hunt bears... so I gifted him the 336. After he passed, my Mom gave me his guns, and my son his 10-22. I a...
- Wed Oct 11, 2023 3:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Misplaced Firearm
- Replies: 20
- Views: 934
Re: Misplaced Firearm
All that danged trouble to locate the rifle and during today's trip to the range, instead of 200 yards, I decided to start at the 100 yard line. Took the target, camera and tablet out to the target line (I was the sole occupant), and set up the target stand, put the camera off to one side about 10 f...
- Tue Oct 10, 2023 9:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why do I always do this.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 658
Re: Why do I always do this.
That seems to make more sense that making the one shot during deer season and relying on that same round the following. You never know when you'll find the better load if you don't experiment a little.
- Tue Oct 10, 2023 4:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Looking for 327 federal brass
- Replies: 13
- Views: 784
Re: Looking for 327 federal brass
I just checked on Ammoseek.com and they didn't list anyone that had it. They're usually a good start for a search.
- Tue Oct 10, 2023 4:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Misplaced Firearm
- Replies: 20
- Views: 934
Re: Misplaced Firearm
Phew! Thought for a minute that I might be alone in losin' it! Whatever "it" is! Good thing I have those hooks in the kitchen for car keys!
- Tue Oct 10, 2023 1:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Misplaced Firearm
- Replies: 20
- Views: 934
Misplaced Firearm
Has anyone done this... today I to gather some stuff to take a rifle to the range and work on getting a good 200 sight setting and test out my new "Longshot" target camera. I gathered up ammo, range bags, bench supports, (front & rear), chronograph and targets, but when I looked for th...
- Tue Oct 10, 2023 1:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Limbaugh's "My Father's Speech" - pretty moving
- Replies: 1
- Views: 161
Re: Limbaugh's "My Father's Speech" - pretty moving
In the past I've asked political candidates if they would sign the Declaration of Independence. Few said "Yes." Most have said, "...it's not applicable, now." Their animas toward America is unsurprising.
- Mon Oct 09, 2023 11:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Made a New Levergun Convert
- Replies: 14
- Views: 751
Re: Made a New Levergun Convert
You have sentenced him to many purchases, well done. :lol: :lol: +1! And steering him toward the 1886 was a good move also. I don't fear any 45-70 loading in my Browning version, whereas I'm leery of the Marlin action. I've even broken down the couple of 100 375 Winchesters I had loaded near max an...
- Mon Oct 09, 2023 1:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Made a New Levergun Convert
- Replies: 14
- Views: 751
Re: Made a New Levergun Convert
You have sentenced him to many purchases, well done. :lol: :lol: +1! And steering him toward the 1886 was a good move also. I don't fear any 45-70 loading in my Browning version, whereas I'm leery of the Marlin action. I've even broken down the couple of 100 375 Winchesters I had loaded near max an...
- Mon Oct 09, 2023 12:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin 1895CB RLA
- Replies: 9
- Views: 602
Re: Marlin 1895CB RLA
Sometimes one must simply act... I've failed to follow that advice a few times myself... but, when I've followed it, I've very, very seldom regretted it!
- Sun Oct 08, 2023 4:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just as Reloading Supply Shortages are Easing - Hamas Attacks Israel
- Replies: 15
- Views: 967
Re: Just as Reloading Supply Shortages are Easing - Hamas Attacks Israel
I'm only low on my Winchester Large Rifle primers... and don't particularly want to switch to what's available right now. My local fun store is still limiting customers to 300 primers per purchase... and going back a few days later isn't much of a successful strategy!
- Sun Oct 08, 2023 10:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just as Reloading Supply Shortages are Easing - Hamas Attacks Israel
- Replies: 15
- Views: 967
Re: Just as Reloading Supply Shortages are Easing - Hamas Attacks Israel
It's obviously a World Wide conspiracy to deprive us of reloading components!
- Sun Oct 08, 2023 12:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 2023 Sagebrush Longshots
- Replies: 2
- Views: 303
Re: 2023 Sagebrush Longshots
Walt wrote: ↑Sat Oct 07, 2023 3:31 pmVall, your Ballard #3 in .22 lr is an accurate and intriguing rifle. Great shooting!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-Axw0P ... hLongshots
- Sat Oct 07, 2023 12:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ghost Riders In The Sky Parody
- Replies: 9
- Views: 716
- Sat Oct 07, 2023 12:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mistake ... Accident ... or Just Not Paying Attention
- Replies: 12
- Views: 692
Re: Mistake ... Accident ... or Just Not Paying Attention
I recently attended a match to compete in a couple of side events and the main cowboy match. When I got to the long range event with my Sharps, the scorekeeper asked me "smokeless or BP?" I replied, "We'll both know after the first shot." I'd loaded these 50 rounds a couple of ye...
- Wed Oct 04, 2023 5:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Arrgghh! Water Leak
- Replies: 13
- Views: 500
Re: Arrgghh! Water Leak
Maybe the 2nd time will be the charm:
- Wed Oct 04, 2023 3:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What are you packing for the National Zombie Attack Alert tomorrow?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 2037
- Wed Oct 04, 2023 3:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Arrgghh! Water Leak
- Replies: 13
- Views: 500
Re: Arrgghh! Water Leak
Well... 1st joint of new pipe to old has a drip! Arrggh! I got 200 lbs of sand to go in before I backfill. I've heard of folks using colored tape for the warning thing tho'... I'll see what I've got around to do the same. Thanks for the reminder.
- Wed Oct 04, 2023 3:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Varner tang sights?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 658
Re: Varner tang sights?
No, haven't heard of them before. Picture looks good tho'.
- Wed Oct 04, 2023 1:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What are you packing for the National Zombie Attack Alert tomorrow?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 2037
Re: What are you packing for the National Zombie Attack Alert tomorrow?
I just got a text about the alert... All's well, it was just a test... as I sat here with my cap n ball revolvers... (8 in total), 2,000 balls, 2,000 caps, a definite lack of wads, (thanks for reminder to order more)! Worst thing ever... I have a full GI can of 308 ball, but don't own a rifle in tha...