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by shawn45
Sun Jul 05, 2009 7:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Primer Toughness
Replies: 6
Views: 813

Re: Primer Toughness

I use the milspecs in all my rifles. In 8mm mauser, 308's. 30-06 and 45-70. All go bang on the first try.
by shawn45
Sun May 31, 2009 7:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I think the stockpiling is starting to slow down
Replies: 57
Views: 5554

Re: I think the stockpiling is starting to slow down

I went to Academy yesterday and they had 22 shells by the brick, tons of 38's,357's, 9mm's, 223's amn 500 S&W. Its was a mix of Monarch and Winchester. The 22's were Thunderbolts and I only bought 2 bricks.
by shawn45
Mon May 25, 2009 9:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FOUND AMMO
Replies: 25
Views: 2321

Re: FOUND AMMO

I bought a box of Federal 22 bulk at the Walmart in waco for 13.88 a box only problem there was only one box left and the boys shot it up this weekend.
by shawn45
Mon May 11, 2009 7:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ammo price. Who buy's it?
Replies: 45
Views: 3463

Re: Ammo price. Who buy's it?

I have been reloading for 30 years because it was the only way I could afford to shoot, now it is the only what I can afford to let the wife and kids shoot(they can shoot a lot), I cast my own bullets, make my own 50/50 bullet lube, use military surplus powder and have enough primers to last a norma...
by shawn45
Mon May 11, 2009 6:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Steve Young's M92 video
Replies: 2
Views: 560

Steve Young's M92 video

bought it after needing to dismantle my sons M92 357., Found it very informative and well worth the price of the video. I did the action mods and the gun is as smooth as silk now.
by shawn45
Mon May 11, 2009 6:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ammo price. Who buy's it?
Replies: 45
Views: 3463

Re: Ammo price. Who buy's it?

I buy lots of 22 lr and mags, but I have revolvers and rifles that I have had some of them for 25 years that have never had a round of store bought ammo fired from them. My son's rifles have never had a round of factory ammo shot out of them. I just refuse to pay the old prices for ammo and I wont b...
by shawn45
Sun May 10, 2009 7:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: gray ash type substance in tumbled 45 cases
Replies: 11
Views: 1226

Re: gray ash type substance in tumbled 45 cases

no it isn't insects it is a soft grey substance on the inside of the ash and it is fairly firm and stuck to the case until running it in the size.
by shawn45
Sun May 10, 2009 9:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: gray ash type substance in tumbled 45 cases
Replies: 11
Views: 1226

Re: gray ash type substance in tumbled 45 cases

thanks I'll check the labels.
by shawn45
Sun May 10, 2009 12:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: gray ash type substance in tumbled 45 cases
Replies: 11
Views: 1226

Re: gray ash type substance in tumbled 45 cases

I use untreated corn cob and walnut from the pet section at Walmart.
by shawn45
Sat May 09, 2009 11:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: gray ash type substance in tumbled 45 cases
Replies: 11
Views: 1226

gray ash type substance in tumbled 45 cases

is it ash from powder, residue from tumbling or what? I loaded 28 cases and got 25 grains of this stuff (I tapped it out after sizing and priming the cases). only about 25 of the cases had it, thats a lot of stuff and I worry it could cause a squib. What do ya'll think and has it ever happened to you.
by shawn45
Fri May 08, 2009 6:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Federal Large Pistol Primers in stock at Natchez
Replies: 8
Views: 1145

Re: OT: Federal Large Pistol Primers in stock at Natchez

I bought 5000 and if I calculated right it will come out to 41.50 a thousand, if I wasn't trying to help out family I would have passed. now I think I am just stuck with 3000 of the high priced suckers.
by shawn45
Thu Apr 30, 2009 9:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What would be the most difficult gun for you to replace?
Replies: 51
Views: 5476

Re: What would be the most difficult gun for you to replace?

My Fa 454 6 inched Scoped and my 454 FA 4 3'4.
by shawn45
Sun Mar 08, 2009 8:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT but not really...
Replies: 5
Views: 722

Re: OT but not really...

Bisley 22 single six and a 4 3/4 inch 454. Already have both and can carry both easily on the belt.
by shawn45
Thu Nov 20, 2008 6:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: An ontopic hunting poll
Replies: 62
Views: 4575

Re: An ontopic hunting poll

don't use hearing protection while hunting.
by shawn45
Sun Nov 16, 2008 4:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: which receiver sight to buy?
Replies: 13
Views: 1563

which receiver sight to buy?

For my sons Rossi 357 carbine, Don't know much about 'em I own two put need advice from folks that have been around.
thanks
by shawn45
Sun Nov 09, 2008 10:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: how difficult is it to put a receiver peep site on a M92
Replies: 5
Views: 1072

how difficult is it to put a receiver peep site on a M92

Rossi 357 LA? Son wants to put a receiver site on his SS LA and need advice.
thanks
shawn
by shawn45
Mon Oct 13, 2008 9:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-need help with S&W's..
Replies: 6
Views: 821

Re: OT-need help with S&W's..

I cleaned up a new in box model 25 for on of my Doc's at work that the blue flocking came off and rusted on side of the gun. With flitz polish it looks ok with a freckles showing but mostly nice blue underneath. It took me 2-3 days of soaking the gun in ed's red and using wd 40 to get the blue stuff...
by shawn45
Mon Oct 06, 2008 5:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How have you memorialized your kids first kills for them?
Replies: 8
Views: 808

Re: How have you memorialized your kids first kills for them?

Lots of photo's and at least one 8x10 on the wall. The 8 point he got last year is going to be done with a mount on a nice plaque. plus I am keeping a tally with them the 12 year old has killed 12 pigs a doe an eight point a turkey hen and a nice gobbler. I had him write a small story in a journal j...
by shawn45
Sun Oct 05, 2008 5:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: deleted
Replies: 4
Views: 706

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by shawn45
Sun Oct 05, 2008 4:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
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Replies: 4
Views: 706

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by shawn45
Thu Oct 02, 2008 10:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
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Replies: 4
Views: 706

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by shawn45
Mon Aug 18, 2008 10:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - hunting TX - Natl Forest Nov 13-15 2009 UPDATED
Replies: 180
Views: 22201

Re: OT - hunting Texas members - fall National Forest Hunt/Camp

I hunted the Davey Crocket NF as a teen and it was one of the most dangerous places I have ever hunted. I also met some individuals that thought our things looked very much like they were about to become thier's until we shucked off our coats and the saw we were all wearing revolvers. They suddenly ...
by shawn45
Sat Aug 09, 2008 12:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-What does your RCBS 255 grain Keith really weigh?
Replies: 14
Views: 1947

Re: OT-What does your RCBS 255 grain Keith really weigh?

Mine weigh 260-263 with a little tin added. I use this as my hunting bullet and have never been dissapointed. I use the Lee Biglube custom six banger mold for practice loads. I like a lot of lube in my 45 LC and the 454"s. Most Lee 45 don't hold enough lube to satisfy me. I don't have that much...
by shawn45
Mon Jul 28, 2008 12:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lee handpress with .45-70??
Replies: 11
Views: 1706

Re: Lee handpress with .45-70??

I used the hand press for 45-70's until I set up for them on my Dillon. I use the factory crimp also. I still load 308;s and 30-06's on the hand press when I don't want to set up the RCBS press.
by shawn45
Fri Jul 18, 2008 1:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-bolt action 223 or 243 for grandkids?
Replies: 19
Views: 2709

Re: OT-bolt action 223 or 243 for grandkids?

I bought my one of my sons a Ruger Compact 308. It wear a 2x7x32 Nikon scope and I loaded it with reduced velocity 100-125 jacketed bullets. The oldest has kill one deer with it and 5 or 6 hogs before moving up to a full sized Ruger 308. It was ok but still a little long so I put a Cadet youth stock...
by shawn45
Mon Jul 07, 2008 8:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My last gunshow
Replies: 20
Views: 2927

Re: My last gunshow

I used to go for reloading stuff like primers nd powder but now I buy the stuff off the net at a considerable savings and don't hav ethe hit and miss stuff I used to get at gunshows. Last gun I bought at a gunshow was my wifes 32 Taurus. I have to make ammo for that one cant really find much 32 stuf...
by shawn45
Fri Jun 27, 2008 11:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heavy bullet question .....
Replies: 36
Views: 3923

Re: Heavy bullet question .....

response to idiot with water dropped 335 gr Keith bullets at 800fps and 1150fps at the 2005 Linebaugh shoot in Cody Wyoming the 800 fps bullet penetrated more in both one gallon water jugs lined up on a special stand than the 1150 load. The 800 fps load also penetrated further in wet newspaper than ...
by shawn45
Fri Jun 27, 2008 9:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heavy bullet question .....
Replies: 36
Views: 3923

Re: Heavy bullet question .....

I have an example of to light a 45 260 gr bullet at to fast a velocity.Last year hunting with ScottT I shot a 10 point and my bullet was traveling at 1250fps, It shot all the way through the deer and hung up on the hide on the far side. it was a high shoulder shot and I plucked the bullet out of the...
by shawn45
Mon Jun 23, 2008 9:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Engravers
Replies: 12
Views: 1694

Re: Engravers

Jim Riggs is a friend of mine and has been engraving around for at least 30 years. The last thing I saw he did was Scott Tschirharts .500 Linebaugh. He does excellent work.
by shawn45
Fri Jun 13, 2008 4:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - One man's wilderness: An Alaskan odyssey
Replies: 9
Views: 1542

Re: OT - One man's wilderness: An Alaskan odyssey

I 2nd the Alaska Wolfman.
by shawn45
Fri Jun 13, 2008 12:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Average Hunting Shot Distance
Replies: 39
Views: 4023

Re: Average Hunting Shot Distance

My closest shot has been about 25 yards with my 45 and the longest was 225 yards with a scoped 30-06. Most of my shots are 50-60 yards with a scoped 454,
by shawn45
Tue Jun 10, 2008 5:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Hunting Handgun Thoughts
Replies: 22
Views: 2636

Re: OT - Hunting Handgun Thoughts

I always carry one of my FA 454 when I am in the country. One is 4 3/4 with adjustable sights or a 6 inch with 2x scope. I rarely cary a rifle and the only one I have carried in years is my new 45-70 SS GG. I have used a 44 Redhawk, a 4 /58 Blackhawk in 45lc, then I had it converted to a 5 shot 45 c...
by shawn45
Sat May 31, 2008 12:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Way OT Saving money on gas
Replies: 56
Views: 6822

Browns gas is 2 parts hydrogen and 1 part oxygen, one liter of water makes 1600 liters of Browns gas. Will it help fuel milage, I don't know but I am having some good cheap fun trying .When it is all said and done I will know weather or not it works, not just taking some ones word that it can't work.
by shawn45
Fri May 30, 2008 12:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Way OT Saving money on gas
Replies: 56
Views: 6822

I just installed a HHO unit on my truck and am still playing with it. I will have to check and see if it makes any difference this weekend.
by shawn45
Fri May 30, 2008 11:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Way off topic, but I need advice
Replies: 47
Views: 6188

I have high bp the cardiologist ask me "do you snore?" It seems I had sleep apnea for years and it is one of the biggest undiagnosed reason for hypertension according to him. There are lots of treatment options for that and none of them are meds.
by shawn45
Wed May 07, 2008 7:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS -I don't trust dopers any more than child molesters
Replies: 70
Views: 11183

I stayed out of this as long as I can. I am a nurse and I administer methadone to my pts on a daily basis. It is used for treatment of withdrawl symptoms caused by the narcotics my pt's are on. I have never in my 14 years as a nurse used it for pain control as it is not a good pain control measure f...
by shawn45
Sun May 04, 2008 8:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tomahawks?
Replies: 61
Views: 10008

My Cold Steel hawk sharpens easily to a razor edge and I have used it around camp for tent pegs and such, the more I think about it I have use the hammer part as much as the blade. I don't cut wood with mine just meat and bone.
by shawn45
Sat May 03, 2008 2:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Alaska black bear kayak hunting trip!
Replies: 20
Views: 2529

sounds like a trip I need to plan except I would use a canoe like the one hanging in the back yard right now.
by shawn45
Sat Apr 19, 2008 8:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New SS Rossi 357 with 16 inch barrel
Replies: 2
Views: 676

New SS Rossi 357 with 16 inch barrel

Got it for my 12 year old and his 8 year old brother loves it to. We shot 150 rounds of 38 spl today breaking it in. My son wants it to be a close range hog gun (50 yards or so) For long range he has his 308.
by shawn45
Thu Mar 27, 2008 5:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: more on "A Clean Bore and First-Shot Accuracy For Hunti
Replies: 24
Views: 3429

My rifles usually print the first shot at least and inch or two off for the first shot so I always hunt with a fouling shot fired. Don't see that with my pistols.
by shawn45
Wed Mar 12, 2008 6:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 load for home defense
Replies: 71
Views: 10223

everyone seems to forget that the rifle is easier to hit with in a stressful situation than a handgun. Having seen what handguns and shot guns do to the human body I am amazed at how resilient we are. That being said I have never cared for a pt that got shot with a center fire rifle and lived. Mainl...
by shawn45
Mon Feb 11, 2008 9:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Winchester 231 in .357Mag
Replies: 23
Views: 4050

I used the Mil surplus version of 231 for 32's,38's and 45's. I cant get that powder anymore but loved it. I am now using AA#2. I use the #2 for loads at 800-900 fps. It uses a small mount of powder compared to 2400 type powder. You can get 2-3 times the amount of loads from a pound of powder with a...
by shawn45
Tue Feb 05, 2008 4:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: IF it were you, what would have and why???
Replies: 22
Views: 3778

I would pick the FA 454 any day. I have 2 and one in 45 (97). I usually carry the 4 3/4 and the scoped 6 inch for any hunting opportunity. I just bought a SS Guide Gun in 45-70 so if I run into something I cant handle with the other combo.
by shawn45
Sun Dec 23, 2007 11:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1895 parts and advice
Replies: 11
Views: 2957

dont know how to post only email and I didn't kill it

I didn't use a LA I used a revolver
by shawn45
Sun Dec 23, 2007 3:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1895 parts and advice
Replies: 11
Views: 2957

Yea I did it on purpose to be funny

call me and let me know how your doing
by shawn45
Sun Dec 23, 2007 11:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1895 parts and advice
Replies: 11
Views: 2957

Jon boy is that you?

did you get the pics I sent you?
Uncle shawn