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by Ben_Rumson
Thu Oct 04, 2007 6:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: 90 Years On
Replies: 11
Views: 3100

Yep Salute!
by Ben_Rumson
Wed Oct 03, 2007 11:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Plum color
Replies: 21
Views: 4900

Now that Bearcat looks like a gun ought to look.. Blue! I sure don't care for the finish on a gun that makes it look like it has contusions!.. I'm ready to redo the plum frame on my Uberti SRC ... Anyone know if rust bluing with it's lower temperature process & different chemical application wil...
by Ben_Rumson
Mon Oct 01, 2007 11:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Plum color
Replies: 21
Views: 4900

I've seen new guns that have the plum colored cast on the frame..The frame on my early Uberti 73 SRC is plum.. I want a BLUE frame on it... Anyone now if rust bluing with it's lower temperature process & different chemical application will beat back the plum problem? I'm ready to redo the SRC if...
by Ben_Rumson
Sun Sep 23, 2007 12:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: looks like my Chaparral 1876 is a keeper!!
Replies: 13
Views: 3704

coyote nose.. I was joking you about the hardness of those bullets..Toungue in cheek... I figure if I get a good bullet fit, alloy hardness won't make much difference as long as I don't exceed the velocity limitations of it..I've permanently altered my 457122 mold to defeat that pesky HP feature.. W...
by Ben_Rumson
Sat Sep 22, 2007 11:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: looks like my Chaparral 1876 is a keeper!!
Replies: 13
Views: 3704

Those loads can't possibly work.. Why every school boy knows you have to use 30-1 or 20-1 lead/ tin with BP & the Subs!! Nice shooting!!
by Ben_Rumson
Sat Sep 22, 2007 11:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scopes are the best !!!!!!!!
Replies: 27
Views: 5352

I love shooting with metallic sights & prefer it, but sighting is easiest with a scope,( a no brainer actually) and especially in low light, even with a crappy little 3/4 inch diameter scope ...
by Ben_Rumson
Sun Sep 16, 2007 6:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trial Poll
Replies: 21
Views: 7088

Went with my last buy.. 300 Savage 99E.. I love that I can cycle the action by simply opening & closing my fingers while my thumb stays hooked over the wrist..Slick! & it shoots pointy bullets too!
by Ben_Rumson
Sun Sep 16, 2007 6:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My idea of a plinking target
Replies: 8
Views: 2862

A thought....Maybe if you extend the swinger shank 8", it would dampen the revs, and perhaps that would keep the rig in place.. Remove the cross bar to clear the swinger. For more weight & strength add 1/2 x2 bar braces between the legs front to rear. Also you could face the legs with angle...
by Ben_Rumson
Sun Sep 16, 2007 5:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why do Winchester 1873s bring so little money?
Replies: 18
Views: 5776

Most of the shooter grade 73s I've seen on Gunbroker are way over priced for their condition, that's more than likely the reason no one bids on them.
by Ben_Rumson
Sun Sep 16, 2007 5:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why do Winchester 1873s bring so little money?
Replies: 18
Views: 5776

Most of the shooter grade 73s I've seen on Gunbroker are way over priced for their condition, that's more than likely the reason no one bids on them.