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by 4t5
Tue Jan 23, 2024 4:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ultra sonic cleaning
Replies: 13
Views: 965

Re: Ultra sonic cleaning

I’m cleaning brass with a vibratory cleaner using dawn dish detergent with much success, and was thinking why not toss the gun in. Black powder guy’s use soap and water all the time. Cylinder and slide used to offer a “dunk it” product to clean firearms.I think you’re right about heat, a hair dryer ...
by 4t5
Tue Jan 23, 2024 12:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ultra sonic cleaning
Replies: 13
Views: 965

Ultra sonic cleaning

Does anyone here use this method for cleaning a handgun ? I would love to remove the stocks on a revolver and drop it in a bath, to come out clean.
by 4t5
Sun Jan 21, 2024 6:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: better late then never
Replies: 5
Views: 521

Re: better late then never

Welcome home !
by 4t5
Sun Jan 21, 2024 12:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leading ?
Replies: 7
Views: 430

Re: Leading ?

I see where manufacturers rate the bullets for a certain velocity , but you can get there with different pressures. Is the lower pressure load likely to lead less ?
by 4t5
Sun Jan 21, 2024 11:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leading ?
Replies: 7
Views: 430

Leading ?

Assuming proper bullet fit , is velocity or pressure the bigger culprit ?
by 4t5
Sun Jan 21, 2024 11:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I have tinnitus so I called the National Tinnitus Foundation
Replies: 10
Views: 868

Re: I have tinnitus so I called the National Tinnitus Foundation

Sure caught me , I was hoping for good news.
by 4t5
Sun Jan 21, 2024 6:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It's official: I'm a grandpa
Replies: 29
Views: 2101

Re: It's official: I'm a grandpa

My kids asked me what I wanted my grandson to call me, I told them I didn’t care as long as he calls me. To us kids , it was nana and grampy, what did you guys and girls call your grandparents ?
by 4t5
Sat Jan 20, 2024 10:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can you diagnose the problem with this revolver?
Replies: 31
Views: 2067

Re: Can you diagnose the problem with this revolver?

Or a kid from a 1980 ‘s gang movie , where they hold the gun sideways. 😳
by 4t5
Sat Jan 20, 2024 9:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can you diagnose the problem with this revolver?
Replies: 31
Views: 2067

Re: Can you diagnose the problem with this revolver?

May have been nothing more than a wrong eye dominate shooter.
by 4t5
Thu Jan 18, 2024 4:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: well. it finally happened -- A/D (accidental discharge)
Replies: 36
Views: 2506

Re: well. it finally happened -- A/D (accidental discharge)

I’m glad , only your pride was hurt.
by 4t5
Tue Jan 16, 2024 4:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It's official: I'm a grandpa
Replies: 29
Views: 2101

Re: It's official: I'm a grandpa

Feels good being a grandpa don’t it .
by 4t5
Tue Jan 16, 2024 4:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Its been a long while
Replies: 15
Views: 1649

Re: Its been a long while

Welcome aboard , young lady !
by 4t5
Sat Jan 13, 2024 10:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paul Harrell hasn't much time
Replies: 19
Views: 2550

Re: Paul Harrell hasn't much time

Always enjoyed him , I pray he gets well.
by 4t5
Thu Jan 11, 2024 3:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 350 legend in a revolver
Replies: 19
Views: 1619

Re: 350 legend in a revolver

Ditto !
by 4t5
Wed Jan 10, 2024 7:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 350 legend in a revolver
Replies: 19
Views: 1619

350 legend in a revolver

Why would this not experience the flame cutting that the 357 maximum did ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i02b7Jmxw80
by 4t5
Mon Jan 08, 2024 7:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1911 extended barrel question
Replies: 9
Views: 770

Re: 1911 extended barrel question

I don’t see why it wouldn’t work , you would have 1” of barrel sticking out the slide. I’ve had 1911’s in the past and can’t see a reason why it wouldn’t work, maybe a current 1911 owner could shed light on the cons ,.
by 4t5
Sat Jan 06, 2024 2:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Latest and The Greatest
Replies: 23
Views: 1677

Re: The Latest and The Greatest

I wish Smith and Wesson would come out with 327 in a 5” j or k frame !
Also a Marlin so chambered.
by 4t5
Tue Jan 02, 2024 4:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tales of MHB. Mounted Inspector, Treasury Dept.
Replies: 11
Views: 916

Re: Tales of MHB. Mounted Inspector, Treasury Dept.

Pretty neat history !
by 4t5
Mon Jan 01, 2024 12:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite leather dressing
Replies: 15
Views: 1087

Re: Favorite leather dressing

by 4t5
Sun Dec 31, 2023 1:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Preatorian holster
Replies: 5
Views: 594

Re: Preatorian holster

I like the idea of a belly band especially when seated, may just have to pull the trigger on one of these.
Thanks guys.
by 4t5
Tue Dec 26, 2023 11:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: gold dots residue after water
Replies: 8
Views: 671

Re: gold dots residue after water

Dipping bullets in curari eh? :D
by 4t5
Sun Dec 24, 2023 9:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Preatorian holster
Replies: 5
Views: 594

Preatorian holster

by 4t5
Fri Dec 22, 2023 7:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: vihtavuori N110 powder
Replies: 13
Views: 961

Re: vihtavuori N110 powder

Never used it but this may help.
https://www.vihtavuori.com/reloading-data/
It looks like it will get you there.
by 4t5
Sat Dec 16, 2023 9:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Input from those in law enforcement
Replies: 18
Views: 1299

Re: Input from those in law enforcement

Maybe inquire with the state police, to create a paper trail, or maybe they’ll investigate.
by 4t5
Tue Dec 12, 2023 4:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hodgdon's Reloading Webpage
Replies: 19
Views: 1271

Re: Hodgdon's Reloading Webpage

I preferred the old format too, but I guess they were concerned with people not paying close attention to powder and listed weight to use. Maybe something like using bullseye and using the weight of a slower powder listed. Now only the proper gr. Weight is listed for the one powder being used. I’ll ...
by 4t5
Thu Nov 30, 2023 5:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Be careful when buying used guns....
Replies: 9
Views: 609

Re: Be careful when buying used guns....

They fit in very easy, all you have to do is adjust the REAR sight !
by 4t5
Sat Nov 25, 2023 7:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Marlin 1894, 357 is back...
Replies: 7
Views: 684

Re: The Marlin 1894, 357 is back...

Would love one in 327 federal !
by 4t5
Tue Nov 21, 2023 6:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another one waiting for me up there :(
Replies: 11
Views: 810

Re: Another one waiting for me up there :(

In the end , the price of a good dog is a broken heart…..Kipling
by 4t5
Tue Nov 21, 2023 6:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Thanksgiving
Replies: 16
Views: 723

Re: Happy Thanksgiving

It can be if we want it to be!
Happy Thanks giving to everyone
by 4t5
Tue Nov 21, 2023 5:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Levergunner gone home.
Replies: 14
Views: 949

Re: Another Levergunner gone home.

Prayer sent
by 4t5
Mon Nov 13, 2023 12:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The other teams prayers were answered!
Replies: 6
Views: 417

The other teams prayers were answered!

That’s what she doesn’t get, they were believers !
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/meg ... 54534.html
by 4t5
Tue Nov 07, 2023 6:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you hold with intercessory prayer
Replies: 26
Views: 6947

Re: If you hold with intercessory prayer

Prayer sent !
by 4t5
Sun Nov 05, 2023 4:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Semi-Annual Offering To The American Sun God
Replies: 23
Views: 3216

Re: The Semi-Annual Offering To The American Sun God

Instead of turning the clocks, why not start your day at 6am instead of 7am.
by 4t5
Tue Oct 31, 2023 11:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally going to complete my .327 Ruger
Replies: 24
Views: 3390

Re: Finally going to complete my .327 Ruger

A good coversation about the 327 federal a while ago on the shooters forum.
https://www.shootersforum.com/threads/a ... ead.47667/
by 4t5
Mon Oct 30, 2023 4:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My dad is always up to something.
Replies: 10
Views: 853

Re: My dad is always up to something.

That’s terrific ! :mrgreen:
by 4t5
Sun Oct 22, 2023 6:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reloading Dies question
Replies: 8
Views: 381

Re: Reloading Dies question

I’ve been lubing some cases even though they are carbide dies, and they appear a little gummed up, that rcbs case lube is tacky stuff.
Lubing every third one.
by 4t5
Sat Oct 21, 2023 2:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reloading Dies question
Replies: 8
Views: 381

Reloading Dies question

How often do you take them apart and clean them?
by 4t5
Sat Oct 14, 2023 5:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wet vs dry
Replies: 8
Views: 490

Re: Wet vs dry

I’m sure the pins would Since it didn’t cost me anything, I’m happy. The brass was still wet, and I used a q tip to clean the primer pockets, 1 q tip and frequent dipping in the soapy water was all, put a towel and brass in a vinyl shopping bag and shook to remove as much water as possible, they are...
by 4t5
Sat Oct 14, 2023 4:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wet vs dry
Replies: 8
Views: 490

Wet vs dry

No not dog food, case cleaning in a vibratory tumbler. Tired of the dust, and of the corn cob media getting stuck in the flash holes, along with different calibers getting locked together I decided to go wet. Emptied the media and put in the brass and enough water to cover, and stay well below the c...
by 4t5
Sat Oct 14, 2023 2:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lake City cancelled commercial contracts.
Replies: 7
Views: 500

Re: Lake City cancelled commercial contracts.

Maybe those 87,000 irs agents need it , for audits.
by 4t5
Mon Oct 09, 2023 7:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good thoughts, por favor?
Replies: 10
Views: 431

Re: Good thoughts, por favor?

Good luck, I’m sure it’s not a hard procedure. :roll:
by 4t5
Mon Oct 09, 2023 12:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for 327 federal brass
Replies: 13
Views: 784

Re: Looking for 327 federal brass

Thanks guys !
by 4t5
Sun Oct 08, 2023 12:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for 327 federal brass
Replies: 13
Views: 784

Looking for 327 federal brass

Have searched all over can’t locate any, has anyone seen it for sale?
Starline says no backorder
by 4t5
Sun Sep 17, 2023 2:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT PACO
Replies: 47
Views: 2219

Re: ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT PACO

Happy birthday Paco,
As I type this message , my tablet is sitting on my copy of RIFLES AND HANDGUNS an American freedom, #47 of 100.
I wish you all the best sir !
by 4t5
Wed Sep 13, 2023 11:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Two new to me Lever Guns
Replies: 5
Views: 409

Re: Two new to me Lever Guns

Being at the right place at the right time, good on you.
by 4t5
Wed Sep 13, 2023 11:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reloading for auto loaders
Replies: 9
Views: 431

Re: Reloading for auto loaders

Thanks guys , I too wanted brass to stay close by and not have to chase it every where, I think I’ll try about 75 % of max and load only a few to see what happens.
by 4t5
Wed Sep 13, 2023 8:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reloading for auto loaders
Replies: 9
Views: 431

Reloading for auto loaders

Will starting loads listed in manuals reliably cycle the action ? Or are they for revolvers and such, and autos should be run on near max loads ?
Gonna start loading for my 9mm shield.
by 4t5
Tue Sep 12, 2023 11:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you could spare a prayer today
Replies: 39
Views: 1845

Re: If you could spare a prayer today

Thank you everyone for your prayers and well wishes, although the doctors are a little perplexed why this occurred, the results are non cancerous, and we’re going to monitor this going forward.
by 4t5
Wed Sep 06, 2023 4:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 20-gauge slug loads
Replies: 59
Views: 2481

Re: 20-gauge slug loads

That’s pretty nifty, I am a fan of the 20 ga.