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I use JB Quick epoxy and that works real well on most things. I am going to get a 17A as I already have a Marbles tang sight in place. I will try the epoxy in the front dovetail. That will hold it! GregT The Gorilla tape worked long enough that I was able to see that I really like this sight!! The ...

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The original Marbles front sight I had on there was only .375" high so I went with the shortest Lyman 17A, the .404" high one. Like all the sights with my Rossis, I had to take a cold chisel to the bottom edges and strike 3 groves into each side so as to move enough metal over to make the...

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I ordered the .464 Lyman from Midway, the European version, hoping it would fit my Rossi 92 round bbl. It arrived today and no joy....it is still way too small. On a more positive note, the Rossi Scout scope mount arrived and it fits perfectly. Scope is now mounted and I will check it out at the ran...

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I have the same gun in 22 mag and it is a splendid shooter as well. I really like the Hornady 33 gr loads in the 22 mag. They group consistantly under 1/2 inch at 50 yards for me.

Walt

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Hobie wrote:You should not reduce H110/W296 loads more than 3-10% below manual maximum. "Several grains" indicates that you are doing so.

They were 14 and 14.5 grain loads. Is that too much of a reduction?

Walt

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I am always appreciative of those who thank the Vets. I spent almost 28 years in the Navy, and really have missed it, deployments and all! However, I fully recognize that today's soldiers and sailors have a very tough road these days, and I especially am thankful for them!!!!

Walt

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Load that XTP over 18 gr. Hodgdon Lil'Gun lit by a small pistol magnum primer. I ran some work up rounds using the XTP's over Lil Gun a month or so ago. My most accurate and fastest load in my 92 with 20" bbl was using 17g LG. The 18 g load started opening up in accuracy. The 16g load was almo...

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Steve, I have discovered that the front sight dovetail slot on my Rossi 92 is oversize so that replacement sights do not fit. I tried shimming but that didn't work well at all. In the end, I bought the Marbles tang sight and removed the rear buckhorn. I really like this setup and it has proven to be...

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Yep. I gave him the right number and he confirmed that it was the correct one to use. Should be here late this week or early next.

Walt

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OK, I went to Gander Mtn and got the Weaver base for the T?C Encore. Cut about 3/4 " off the back and removed some metal from the bottom, tapered toward the front (the round bottom that rests against the barrel.). It fits good, looks a little more level than it did at first, and the screws fit...

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COSteve wrote:That Rossi Customer Service number is to the Braztech group and maybe they are better than the Taurus/Rossi group.

Just called them with an order. They were very nice, prompt, and had them in stock. It is on it's way!
Thanks all for the good info!!

Walt

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The Rossi mount is simple to get. Call Rossi Customer Service @ 305-474-0401-1 and order one. I guess, well, I suppose, maybe, I could try that... :oops: :roll: Yep, me too 8) It would be nice to know that they have a CS that cares and is responsive. Anyway, I just discovered that I have an unused ...

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OK, I went to Gander Mtn and got the Weaver base for the T?C Encore. Cut about 3/4 " off the back and removed some metal from the bottom, tapered toward the front (the round bottom that rests against the barrel.). It fits good, looks a little more level than it did at first, and the screws fit....

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What thread size are the screw holes? Do the screws that come with the TC mount work?

Walt

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I had to remove the rear buckhorn sight on my 92 so the Marbles Tang Sight would work better. Discovered the 4 screw holes. What are they used for?

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I just started shooting 148g DEWC a month ago. My Rossi doesn't like them at all, but the Ruger BH really does, as long as the loads are not too hot. I shot some light Trail Boss loads yesterday that grouped inside 1.5" at 25 meters. I used 4.4g of trail Boss in 357 brass and they shot real nic...

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I am actually quite interested in getting one of these in the future simply because I can easily put a scope on it. My eyesight isn't as good as it once was and I find even my Marbles Tang sight on my M92 is limited after 50 yards. One of the regulars at our gun range has one with scope and I have s...

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What use are you looking for? Of those bullets on Montana's site, the LBTs are my preference for just about anything. For Cowboy Pistol Cartridge metallic silhouettes. I want to try some fairly hot loads in my .357 Rossi, hence the need for gas checks. If your cast bullets are pretty hard (17 or ov...

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Had a dog many years ago that would stink us out of the house, him included. He would actually lower his ears and head and look "sorry" as he headed for the back door!

Walt

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If the old stock is unusable and has no further value or use, cut it out with a saber saw/band saw. Then a knife and or chisel will finish wood removal down to the medallion without damaging, but be careful.

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Dang, I was just there a week ago while visiting friends in Highlandville. We did Branson a couple of days and visited a couple. We went to the Bass Pro store... Boy, that is one fine store! I wonder where they got that Albino Alligator???

Walt

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Photos of the primer "pressure signs"? Lil'Gun is a ball powder. It seems that the way ball powders propagate/burn is such that many (most? all?) don't take well to reduced loads. Certainly H110/W296 doesn't take well to reduced loads. If I need reduced loads I use another powder. No conc...

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I made up some potential deer loads (looking toward Nov/Dec) and took them to the range this AM. 357 with Speer 158 g DC jacketed HP. I used H110, 16.7 gr and non-magnum primers. The attached target was my first three shots at 50 meters. Don't know how, but the Marble Tang Sight was already dialed i...

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Welcome! I love AZ and would live there if I could convince the wife! I've been saying that for 30 years too!!

Walt

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I am pretty sure they are 3/8" dovetail fitting. Midway has lots of sights available from all the key players. Might even have a specific replacement for the factory origonal. I would estimate a .4 height to start of with.

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So my suggestion is not to fire fifty rounds in quick succession in your FA revolver with Lil'Gun.

Makes perfect sense to me. That was one of the "articles" I had read.
Anyway, sound like a powder to try out and add to the arsenal

Walt

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I am retired Navy and currently drawing retired military pay and SocSec. When I turned 65 my prime medical became Medicare but the Tri-Care benefits that I used to pay for became a permanent Medicare suppliment at no charge . It has proven to be a first rate program in the area I live. Accepted eve...

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I would have to agree with every response above this post. All good answers---now you know what you gotta do :D ----------Sixgun Yeah, no matter which, the deer is dead! :lol: I zeroed both my levers yesterday with 158 g lead and XTP's at 50 yards. That was my comment to the wife when I got home. S...

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I am retired Navy and currently drawing retired military pay and SocSec. When I turned 65 my prime medical became Medicare but the Tri-Care benefits that I used to pay for became a permanent Medicare suppliment at no charge. It has proven to be a first rate program in the area I live. Accepted every...

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I did a google search on Lil'Gun and found numerous articles pointing to serious errosion problems with the powder. Anyone here have such problems?

Walt

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Thanks JL. Makes a lot of sense to me.
I think I will look for some with gas checks already attached. I don't do any casting and doubt that I will as I just don't see the need with my limited use of lead bullets.

Walt

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If one has a large supply of cast bullets with a flat base and an edge bevel, can gas checks be added? If so, what do you need to add them?

Walt

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Well, at least a replica of one. Haven't quite figured out the caliber yet?

Walt

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Our sorrows are with you, Sheepman. I have had to put down several old friends over the years as well, and it never is easy. Time will heal but your memories will be good.
Prayers!!

Walt

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There is also one at the Titusville Warbird Museum. They had an open house there back in April and had people at each plane that had flown them. The retired USAF Colonel that was at the 105 was an absolute goldmine of war stories and fact and figures from the Vietnam era. We must have spent an hour ...

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The A-4 is not retired. We may have retired it 40+ yrs ago, but there are some out there still doing the job. The Brazilian Navy still operates them off their one aircraft carrier as far as I recall to this day. It may be "obsolete" compared to newer jets but in the ground support role or...

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On the way. Will continue until heard otherwise!

Walt

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I was able to see and board a B-17 & a B-24 Liberator this past spring. They flew into The Phoenix area Suburb Airports on a Western Tour. The B-17 was the "Nine-0-Nine" and the Liberator was the "Witchcraft". Also with the group was a P-51. The P-51 was a trainer version wi...

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Count me in as an avid aviation enthusiast as well. We have a group in our church that meets on Wed evenings; Mens Aviation Group. Our "hero" is Bill R. who flew B-25's in WWII Pacific campaign. You only have to spend a very short time around those folks to fully realize they are indeed &q...

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Finger Lever Stop Screw?? Obviously I do not know what it is

Walt

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Wow! indeed! That did prove to be a good buy. Hope you have MANY years of great fun with that one.
BTW, are those style scope mounts still available? Anyone know who might still carry them?

Walt

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That may be it. Thanks for the hint. I will look it up on Amazon.

Walt

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Speaking of westerns that were good, how many of you saw the CBS mini series a couple years back that was a prequel to the Lonesome Dove series? I thought it was fantastic and stuck to the origonal theme very well, albeit with different actors. Wish it were available in a DVD. I have the Lonesome Do...

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Welcome Greg. +1 on Steve's reply above as to Steve Youngs DVD and replacement parts! I just bought the 20" M92 in blue round barrel and it is also a great shooter. The DVD helped me get the trigger down where it needs to be in pull weight, as well as other tricks to smooth up the action. I jus...

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Yes, the Winchester is the Golden Spike Edition. I believe it was made in late 68 or early 69. It is a very low ser# of the series. It had never been shot when it was given to me a little over a year ago. When I discovered that its value was diminished because of no box or papers I decided to go ahe...

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The Rossi 92 on the bottom is my latest purchase. The Winchester was a gift that belonged to an uncle who was a RR man.
Both shoot well. Steve Jones' dvd helped a lot and she has a reasonable trigger now. Will probably tweak it some more as time goes by.

Walt

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Rihmfire, yes, I made the show. Looked for you but got too busy looking for "stuff." :) I went with a friend who was in a hurry so we barely had time to get what we went for and he had to leave. I scored some 158G RNFP cast bullets at a very good price. Much better than internet + shipping...

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Look forward to see some of you guys. Look for the slightly rotund guy in a red tee shirt and a USS Enterprise ball cap

Walt

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I have one of the Railroad Golden Spike Centinnial Editions that my aunt gave me. It belonged to her late husband who was a 40 year RR man. It had never been fired, and when I learned that it wasn't worth much more than 400.00 (no box or papers) I started shooting it. Still have only a few hundred r...

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email me whamler AT cfl.rr.com

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