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by Rimfire McNutjob
Mon Mar 25, 2024 6:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wonder what the ATF was after this guy for ...
Replies: 25
Views: 838

Re: Wonder what the ATF was after this guy for ...

A lot of show ... 6am, no knock warrant. They wanted him to react like it was a break in ... which any normal person would have assumed without the chance to look out the front window and see the hardware parked on his lawn. There was no reason to go at this guy like that other than to send a message.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Fri Mar 22, 2024 11:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WSF in 44 Special?
Replies: 8
Views: 322

Re: WSF in 44 Special?

WSF isn't in the QuickLoad powder list, otherwise I'd make a run for you.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Sun Mar 03, 2024 1:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Garmin Zero chronograph
Replies: 4
Views: 302

Re: New Garmin Zero chronograph

I've been holding off on the Garmin. Though the LabRadar was first, it has some issues with shot sensitivity and the battery that are hard for me to overcome. Then the FX came along but never seemed to be available in the retail channel, only in reviews where it did well. The Garmin has a great form...
by Rimfire McNutjob
Wed Feb 28, 2024 10:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Córdoba Argentina 2024
Replies: 17
Views: 1365

Re: Córdoba Argentina 2024

That looks like an amazing trip. Great pictures ... appreciate the post. Bummer that it's too risky to take your own guns.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Fri Feb 23, 2024 7:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 348 Winchester, 250 grain Silvertip load?
Replies: 21
Views: 4515

Re: 348 Winchester, 250 grain Silvertip load?

Thanks. I've bookmarked the Fury Bullet site and will order some of the 220 FP's they have in stock. Great to have another source. Swift doesn't seem to run their 348 A-Frames very often.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Mon Feb 19, 2024 3:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Wraith Family (thermal and night optics)
Replies: 9
Views: 599

Re: The Wraith Family (thermal and night optics)

Thanks. Very informative.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Sat Feb 17, 2024 4:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Refreshing the wood on a long tang 71 DLX
Replies: 0
Views: 301

Refreshing the wood on a long tang 71 DLX

This is a long video and he just does the forearm but I found it fascinating. I'm guessing other videos of this 71 refresh will follow.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Wed Feb 14, 2024 7:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Midway has ( had ?)
Replies: 13
Views: 643

Re: Midway has ( had ?)

Yeah, I didn't get there in time. But they got me for a bottle of Herco and 2000 Remington 5-1/2 SP primers. The primers are on "sale" for $69/1000.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Wed Feb 14, 2024 6:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The GForce 1892 Copy in 357
Replies: 19
Views: 1901

Re: The GForce 1892 Copy in 357

Sarge wrote: Wed Feb 14, 2024 6:26 pm The case colored model is advertised as having a steel receiver.
Yeah, it looks like the cyanide dip method of case coloring on steel.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Mon Feb 05, 2024 4:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Go ahead and laugh
Replies: 21
Views: 1241

Re: Go ahead and laugh

Well that's worth a test drive at $299. My last powder order was more than that ... and it really wasn't all that much powder.

That thread on Castboolits was interesting. That bullet looks like a soup can. Interesting that it feeds well in his Shield.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Sun Feb 04, 2024 7:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I loaded a box of bullets today.
Replies: 9
Views: 561

Re: I loaded a box of bullets today.

Oh man, he stocks .348 GC bullets. You don't see that very often.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Sun Feb 04, 2024 7:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interesting antique forearms videos
Replies: 3
Views: 307

Re: Interesting antique forearms videos

I really enjoyed learning about the early SAA history and this gain twist barrel in this video. As always, his videos are well done and informative. Loved the old rifling machine as well.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Thu Feb 01, 2024 12:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Even your home WiFi is under attack.
Replies: 5
Views: 480

Re: Even your home WiFi is under attack.

I use and recommend the Ubiquiti WiFi and networking infrastructure. Not perfect, but closer to business/enterprise level security that you can also run at home. I'm probably out of the norm though ... being the IT business.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Wed Jan 31, 2024 9:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: toying with the AR .22 WMR
Replies: 6
Views: 458

Re: toying with the AR .22 WMR

The can is a good idea. 22 WMR's are some of the loudest guns I own and I have no idea why that is.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Wed Jan 31, 2024 7:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry Supreme Levergun.....
Replies: 12
Views: 965

Re: Henry Supreme Levergun.....

Nice. Seems a bit like a BLR though. Maybe an enhanced BLR with the AR mag well.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Tue Jan 30, 2024 6:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Red Dot and Blue Dot
Replies: 6
Views: 523

Re: Red Dot and Blue Dot

The Blue Dot is just in 4# jugs now. The Red Dot is now gone. It's hard to believe how bad the Alliant supply is. Hodgdon and Accurate don't seem to be having this much trouble.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Tue Jan 30, 2024 12:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Red Dot and Blue Dot
Replies: 6
Views: 523

Red Dot and Blue Dot

These two are back in stock at Powder Valley. Not sure how long that will last. Just a heads up.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Sat Jan 27, 2024 7:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .32 caliber j frame
Replies: 15
Views: 1017

Re: .32 caliber j frame

Wake me up when they finally make the Model 16 in .327 Federal.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Thu Jan 25, 2024 4:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ultra sonic cleaning
Replies: 13
Views: 777

Re: Ultra sonic cleaning

Full disclosure ... these things are not quiet. The one I bought is quite loud ... the 6 liter DK Sonic.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Thu Jan 25, 2024 11:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ultra sonic cleaning
Replies: 13
Views: 777

Re: Ultra sonic cleaning

I got a DK Sonic off of Amazon but I've only used it for brass thus far. It works well. I think you have to do a little research on the number and power of transducers and the heating capabilities to get the right unit. I paid a bit more for extra transducer power and more powerful heating. I think ...
by Rimfire McNutjob
Wed Jan 24, 2024 7:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester Ranger .22 Leveraction
Replies: 22
Views: 1688

Re: Winchester Ranger .22 Leveraction

abar20manfan wrote: Wed Jan 24, 2024 7:18 pm I’m waiting for the 22 Mag 8)
I should have grabbed a 9422M Legacy back in the day. I loved that rifle, but spent the money on a Browning 65 instead.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Wed Jan 24, 2024 12:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester Ranger .22 Leveraction
Replies: 22
Views: 1688

Re: Winchester Ranger .22 Leveraction

Nice. Normally I would guess it's Miroku made but at that price I can't see how they can have it made in Japan.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Tue Jan 23, 2024 11:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W Lever gun
Replies: 42
Views: 2545

Re: S&W Lever gun

Wow ... that walnut version is pricey. Looks good though ... maybe they are using high grade wood. I have to think that one's just done for the photo on the website.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Tue Jan 16, 2024 7:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reata Pass Auction
Replies: 3
Views: 467

Re: Reata Pass Auction

Well, there went a couple of hours of my life. Some nice Woodsmans and a lot of other good look stuff in there.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Tue Jan 16, 2024 7:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OK. Sorry. Guy health topic
Replies: 43
Views: 3018

Re: OK. Sorry. Guy health topic

I .... am going to go curl up in a corner and never visit this thread again. Good luck.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Tue Jan 09, 2024 5:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LaPierre resigns
Replies: 31
Views: 2048

Re: LaPierre resigns

I didn't mean to disparage all of the NRA with my emotional post earlier. I think it's the corruption of the core leadership over time that is the problem. The state of Florida forged the way on concealed carry thanks in large measure to the work of Marion Hammer for example. There are many hard wor...
by Rimfire McNutjob
Tue Jan 09, 2024 4:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Lyman 429667 from Western Bullet Company
Replies: 16
Views: 1190

Re: The Lyman 429667 from Western Bullet Company

I see they have cast FNGC for the 348 WCF. I've not run into a place casting 348 before. I'm adding them to my list.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Mon Jan 08, 2024 9:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LaPierre resigns
Replies: 31
Views: 2048

Re: LaPierre resigns

(1) Vigorously defending our Second Amendment rights. No capitulation or compromise on any point. Make anti-gun leftists fear the NRA again and the votes that can be directed against them. This is why I let my membership lapse many years ago. They fought to keep the Heller case from going to the Su...
by Rimfire McNutjob
Sat Jan 06, 2024 2:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Latest and The Greatest
Replies: 23
Views: 1496

Re: The Latest and The Greatest

Seems like they might have done better to just put a new head stamp on the 30 Mauser and called it a day.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Sun Dec 31, 2023 4:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Restoring an old Colt… Rifle….
Replies: 3
Views: 511

Re: Restoring an old Colt… Rifle….

That was a great video.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Sat Dec 30, 2023 7:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hornady Lock-n-Load Bushings
Replies: 5
Views: 443

Re: Hornady Lock-n-Load Bushings

Yeah, I thought I had better ask. There might be things I wouldn't have considered ... like maybe they allow the die to float and self center or something. Best to ask those with experience using them.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Sat Dec 30, 2023 4:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hornady Lock-n-Load Bushings
Replies: 5
Views: 443

Hornady Lock-n-Load Bushings

Does anyone use these Hornady die bushings on their press. I know they are mainly available on Hornady presses but you can get conversions for some RCBS presses. I was just wondering how useful people find them compared to the myriad of die locking rings from everyone else that are out there.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Wed Dec 27, 2023 7:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Piggyback Progressive Question
Replies: 1
Views: 192

Re: Piggyback Progressive Question

I found a copy of the original Piggyback manual and, yes, the top die plate is the same. I was surprised nobody answered. This is my go-to place for questions about old, obsolete stuff ... as I am also old and obsolete ... and I hang out here. Have all of you given in and moved from Team Green to Te...
by Rimfire McNutjob
Wed Dec 27, 2023 4:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Awesome Video of USCG 47' MLB Motor Life Boat
Replies: 6
Views: 376

Re: Awesome Video of USCG 47' MLB Motor Life Boat

I almost threw up watching that. Yep, I'm no good on the open ocean.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Tue Dec 26, 2023 7:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Piggyback Progressive Question
Replies: 1
Views: 192

Piggyback Progressive Question

Does anyone here know if the original RCBS Piggyback system used the same top die plate as the Ammomaster Auto and Piggyback 2 conversions? I assume they did but I've never actually seen one. I know the Piggyback 3 and 4 adopted the die plates used on the Pro 2000.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Fri Dec 22, 2023 8:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: vihtavuori N110 powder
Replies: 13
Views: 691

Re: vihtavuori N110 powder

I have some and it's super clean burning but it is not equivalent to H110 ... I think it's just an unfortunate numbering. I believe it's a bit faster than 2400 or H110 so you'll need to load down from where you might load those two. I also have some of their N105 ... which is in a good spot for Hor...
by Rimfire McNutjob
Fri Dec 22, 2023 11:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: vihtavuori N110 powder
Replies: 13
Views: 691

Re: vihtavuori N110 powder

I have some and it's super clean burning but it is not equivalent to H110 ... I think it's just an unfortunate numbering. I believe it's a bit faster than 2400 or H110 so you'll need to load down from where you might load those two. I also have some of their N105 ... which is in a good spot for Horn...
by Rimfire McNutjob
Mon Dec 18, 2023 6:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prices Going Up on ammo, powder and primers
Replies: 14
Views: 843

Re: Prices Going Up on ammo, powder and primers

Alliant can't seem to supply the powders they list in any volume. Accurate, Hodgdon, Vihtavouri, and RamShot seem to have good availability ... but not Alliant. Generally, I've been replacing my use of Alliant powders where possible.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Mon Dec 11, 2023 7:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin fans, don your drool bibs!
Replies: 9
Views: 669

Re: Marlin fans, don your drool bibs!

Yum on that 1893 Deluxe Takedown in 38-55.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Thu Dec 07, 2023 10:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Medical Travel Insurance for Africa
Replies: 7
Views: 418

Re: Medical Travel Insurance for Africa

I used to travel a lot when I was younger and the one thing I always did was get a phone on the British Telecom network. The Brits have deals with just about everyone and that phone worked everywhere I went. I wound up in rural Ukraine one time and the locals phones had no signal but my BT phone wor...
by Rimfire McNutjob
Tue Oct 31, 2023 9:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Home generator …?
Replies: 25
Views: 859

Re: Home generator …?

I installed a 20kW rricane came through and clipped my power for 3 days and I still was able to get a delivery of propane on day 3 just in case. I can run about 6-1/2 days on a full tank during the Summer. That’s serious loot with what you have set up……. It was $6200 back then ... I ordered it from...
by Rimfire McNutjob
Tue Oct 31, 2023 5:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Home generator …?
Replies: 25
Views: 859

Re: Home generator …?

I installed a 20kW Onan back in 2005. It runs a Ford 2.5L inline four cylinder ... the one in just about every Ford Escort ever made. I run propane ... 250 gallon dedicated tank with a max fill of 200 gallons. I went with this unit because it was water cooled (quieter), runs at 1800 rpm instead of 3...
by Rimfire McNutjob
Wed Oct 25, 2023 10:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 50-110 Levergun Video!!
Replies: 15
Views: 769

Re: 50-110 Levergun Video!!

His latest video is pretty interesting. He's shooting an 1887 lever action shotgun converted with a rifled barrel to shoot something called the 70-150 WCF. That shotgun tube holds 5 rounds of that fat cartridge. I'm pretty sure it's not an original gun ... rather an Italian reproduction fitted with ...
by Rimfire McNutjob
Sat Oct 21, 2023 2:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your Chronograph just became obsolete
Replies: 19
Views: 1033

Re: Your Chronograph just became obsolete

I was hopeful that the new FX True Ballistic chronograph would become generally available but you really can't purchase one anywhere these days. It seems superior to the LabRadar in many respects. If this Garmin product it as good as the FX unit, I'll be in at $600. These radar based chronographs ar...
by Rimfire McNutjob
Wed Oct 18, 2023 6:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Winchester/Miruko .357, SRC, stock fitting
Replies: 17
Views: 1234

Re: New Winchester/Miruko .357, SRC, stock fitting

I've heard of a stock being "proud" but that one seems a bit out of control.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Sat Oct 14, 2023 7:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wet vs dry
Replies: 8
Views: 428

Re: Wet vs dry

I've been doing the ultrasonic thing ... which is wet of course. A bit louder than I would like but it does clean well if you've got a heated tank and plenty of strong transducers to deliver the energy.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Fri Oct 13, 2023 10:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What would you pay for reloading powder...?
Replies: 10
Views: 476

Re: What would you pay for reloading powder...?

Ok, I'm going to call dibs on any Norma R123 in there ... say $100/lb. I'm still mystified by the whole Trail Boss / Tin Star thing. Viht killed off Tin Star and you haven't been able to get ADI's Trail Boss in some time. I thought Trail Boss was super popular in CAS shooting. What am I missing? Did...
by Rimfire McNutjob
Mon Oct 02, 2023 5:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CeeZee 222.
Replies: 9
Views: 380

Re: CeeZee 222.

I wish they still made the 527. Nice looking rifle.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Sun Sep 17, 2023 6:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT PACO
Replies: 47
Views: 1887

Re: ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT PACO

Happy Birthday Paco and thank you for all of your contributions to our shooting endeavors over the years.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Wed Sep 13, 2023 8:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bullard Leveraction
Replies: 10
Views: 940

Re: Bullard Leveraction

Great video. I appreciate him showing the action and how it worked.