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by Griff
Wed Nov 08, 2023 10:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wet tumbling
Replies: 11
Views: 1752

Re: Wet tumbling

I'm using a Frankfort Arsenal "Platinum" tumbler I got on sale from Midway earlier this year. To date my best results are with the Hornady One Shot Sonic Cleaner solution. I am letting it run for the full 3 hours available on the timer. I believe, given the shine I'm getting, I could proba...
by Griff
Wed Nov 08, 2023 8:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wet tumbling
Replies: 11
Views: 1752

Re: Wet tumbling

Gunnymack, Here's the before and after pictures of the load of various 45 caliber brass I just took out of the tumbler. If you expand the photo you should be able to see inside quite a few cases and into primer pockets on others. DSCN1561[1].JPG DSCN1562[1].JPG There are both brass and a few nickel ...
by Griff
Wed Nov 08, 2023 7:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Binoculars
Replies: 30
Views: 23393

Re: Binoculars

I hunt with a pair of Cabela's 10x25 that I bought some 40 years ago. They stay with me nearly all the time. I'm sure there's better glass today... but these still do the job. I never researched who they were actually made by, but whoever it was, they're still great.
by Griff
Wed Nov 08, 2023 5:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wet tumbling
Replies: 11
Views: 1752

Re: Wet tumbling

WOW! I might have to look into getting a wet tumbler. My worst gun for making brass look dirty is my 257 AI. One firing and they look like they have been neglected for years. My worst are of my 45 Colt rifles. They get a lot of blowby as my SASS loads definitely on the light side. I use 6 grains of...
by Griff
Wed Nov 08, 2023 5:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GOING BACK IN TIME
Replies: 8
Views: 505

Re: GOING BACK IN TIME

Thanks Jim. Almost like being there!
by Griff
Wed Nov 08, 2023 5:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Queston about Shell Holders
Replies: 12
Views: 613

Re: Queston about Shell Holders

GunnyMack wrote: Wed Nov 08, 2023 5:18 pmIf it were mine I'd put some kind of visual marker on it, dab of paint , sharpie marker- something to make it stand out just to prevent future confusion.
I think restamping it to the #3 will suffice... But, now that I "know what I know"... I probably don't need to, unless I get in a rush.
by Griff
Wed Nov 08, 2023 5:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wet tumbling
Replies: 11
Views: 1752

Wet tumbling

A guy over on the SASS Wire posted about his results wet tumbling with Hornady's Sonic Cleaner. So I tried it today. Decapped my brass last night and tumbled the brass in the solution for 3 hours. Looks better'n new brass, inside, outside, and in the primer pockets.
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by Griff
Wed Nov 08, 2023 5:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Queston about Shell Holders
Replies: 12
Views: 613

Re: Queston about Shell Holders

Well, I'm going to overstamp it to a #3... Less confusing to me! Thanks. I don't like things that are not marked with the maker... Thanks... I have two RCBS #2s and at least 1 or more #3s, so this one doesn't need being the oddball out.
by Griff
Wed Nov 08, 2023 4:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Queston about Shell Holders
Replies: 12
Views: 613

Queston about Shell Holders

I recently went out to the shop and picked up one of my #2 shell holders to deprime a bunch of .32-40 & .30-30 cases I recently fired during a range trip. Imagine my surprise when neither size case didn't fit. I believe I recently purchased it (still appears quite new), but isn't marked RCBS whi...
by Griff
Wed Nov 08, 2023 3:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ladd & Smith bullet mold
Replies: 11
Views: 423

Re: Ladd & Smith bullet mold

GunnyMack wrote: Tue Nov 07, 2023 12:37 pmThey say ya learn something new every day- I had never heard about these. Neat find and a great bit of history.
Ditto, thanks for sharing that.
by Griff
Wed Nov 08, 2023 3:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what goes around comes around (re-visiting 1911's )- **RANGE REPORT UP***
Replies: 20
Views: 4566

Re: what goes around comes around (re-visiting 1911's )- **RANGE REPORT UP***

With 6 1911s, plus a Commander, I'm not exactly shy about them, and probably shoot them almost as well as any of my other handguns. When I was a deputy in CA we could fire one round of PPC for practice every day. I admit, I didn't, but did shoot at least 3, sometimes 4 days a week. Actually, we coul...
by Griff
Wed Nov 08, 2023 2:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HMS Victory tour
Replies: 15
Views: 1655

Re: HMS Victory tour

Old No7 wrote: Wed Nov 08, 2023 2:08 pmHuzzah!!
Old No7
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Quite so! :lol: :lol:
by Griff
Wed Nov 08, 2023 2:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mod 64 day
Replies: 11
Views: 890

Re: Mod 64 day

I've only had the mdl 64A, which as far as I know was only available in .30-30. The 1st one I won as part of a ship's raffle in late 1972. It's only the 2nd of two $5 raffles I entered in while in the Navy. After winning that I was forbidden from buying my tickets in the Officer's Wardroom on payday...
by Griff
Mon Nov 06, 2023 4:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Success can be as trying as failure
Replies: 20
Views: 2816

Re: Success can be as trying as failure

marlinman93 wrote: Mon Nov 06, 2023 3:12 pmPraying for a good outcome, and peace of mind for you on this journey Scott!
Ditto, Scott.
by Griff
Sun Nov 05, 2023 8:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Semi-Annual Offering To The American Sun God
Replies: 23
Views: 3073

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

Frankly, I like the extra hour of sleep.
by Griff
Sun Nov 05, 2023 4:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Afternoon at the Range
Replies: 11
Views: 549

Re: Afternoon at the Range

Griff, which model Longshot are you running? Boy, what a time and step-saver at the range! I have the "Marksman" model. it's showing as "unavailable", but Amazon is showing 7 in stock: Longshot Target Camera @ $29 less than I paid for mine. I clicked on all the various cameras a...
by Griff
Sat Nov 04, 2023 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Semi-Annual Offering To The American Sun God
Replies: 23
Views: 3073

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

And here I was thinking of the pain & suffering I endured at the dermatologist's as he burnt and cut cancer from my skin!
by Griff
Sat Nov 04, 2023 7:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Afternoon at the Range
Replies: 11
Views: 549

Re: Afternoon at the Range

I'm guessing your target camera is a good addition to your shooting bag! I can't recommend them highly enough. It has a feature that allows it to recognize a new hole in the target, even one overlapping another. It simply compares the current target to the previous image stored and, as it flashes b...
by Griff
Fri Nov 03, 2023 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got a very cool new toy today!
Replies: 13
Views: 2189

Re: Got a very cool new toy today!

My favorites are the crescent buttplates and forend caps. My Browning 1886 is the full length rifle.
by Griff
Fri Nov 03, 2023 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Afternoon at the Range
Replies: 11
Views: 549

Afternoon at the Range

Spent another afternoon at the rifle club. Took 3 rifles, 2 Winchester 94s and the 1885 Hi-Wall. (I'd meant to take one of my 16" Trapper 94s, but... apparently, since it wasn't set out, I hadn't planned all that thoroughly)! I shot the Hi-Wall first to see if the new load changed my grouping o...
by Griff
Thu Nov 02, 2023 1:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Investment Advice
Replies: 8
Views: 654

Re: Investment Advice

:lol: :lol: SO true!
by Griff
Thu Nov 02, 2023 1:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Texas Rangers!
Replies: 10
Views: 389

Re: Texas Rangers!

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by Griff
Thu Nov 02, 2023 12:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Steel shot and the chiappa 1887?
Replies: 7
Views: 421

Re: Steel shot and the chiappa 1887?

GunnyMack wrote: Thu Nov 02, 2023 11:26 amMost steel shot is buffered these days and the wads are quite thick plastic BUT you would best to refer to the owners manual and or an email or phone call to the maker.
Questions like this type I would rather get the answer right from the horse's mouth.
+1!
by Griff
Wed Nov 01, 2023 7:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: From the Mach One to the Pinto…
Replies: 8
Views: 389

Re: From the Mach One to the Pinto…

My first car was a heavily used Mustang Mach 1 that I bought for $600. :D That engine was incredible. Of course it sucked gas like there was no tomorrow, and I was trying to fill it during the oil embargo of the '70's making barely $2/hr. I swear the gas gauge fell if I even looked at the gas pedal...
by Griff
Wed Nov 01, 2023 6:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: O Sage! ( Parker puppies chapter 2)
Replies: 53
Views: 39272

Re: O Sage! ( Parker puppies chapter 2)

gamekeeper wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 6:07 pmIt's funny how some dogs almost want to drive and others shake with fear :? I knew a little dog that loved the car but one trip in a strange car with a nervous dog and he needed coaxing to even get him in the car afterwards.
Same with horses and trailers.
by Griff
Wed Nov 01, 2023 1:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My dad is always up to something.
Replies: 10
Views: 762

Re: My dad is always up to something.

Keep a watch on your health, you don't get many "do-overs" with it! Nice gift. I agree, you got a special Dad, keep him. I went to the VA to get a CT scan of my abdomen a week ago last Monday & was told they didn't have any unfilled orders from my Doctor. Called the VA Clinic and they ...
by Griff
Wed Nov 01, 2023 12:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Global warming is real !!
Replies: 14
Views: 774

Re: Global warming is real !!

:lol: :lol: :lol:
by Griff
Tue Oct 31, 2023 7:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Home generator …?
Replies: 25
Views: 859

Re: Home generator …?

We don't have natural gas down our street, ½ mile from the highway where they do... but, the expense to be the first to have it piped here is more costly than my property is worth! I rely on two Honda 5K generators. Or... I just sit and wait, light the propane or kerosene lanterns and read a book. S...
by Griff
Tue Oct 31, 2023 7:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: From the Mach One to the Pinto…
Replies: 8
Views: 389

Re: From the Mach One to the Pinto…

GunnyMack wrote: Tue Oct 31, 2023 6:53 pmOh, THAT Mach 1- I had to think about that Doc!
I think we are headed more towards the Stanley Steamer :o
Not if it's coal or wood fired... "too dangerous for the children."
by Griff
Tue Oct 31, 2023 11:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's See Your... Deer Rifles
Replies: 38
Views: 7517

Re: Let's See Your... Deer Rifles

Not all have taken a deer, but all have accompanied me on hunts.
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by Griff
Sun Oct 29, 2023 8:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Running from a fight
Replies: 4
Views: 333

Re: Running from a fight

AJMD429 wrote: Sun Oct 29, 2023 8:31 pmLol I feel the same way.
Make me 3 of us! :D
by Griff
Sat Oct 28, 2023 10:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loading issues, .30-30
Replies: 8
Views: 386

Re: Loading issues, .30-30

I have one rifle that chews up brass... It's my custom mdl 94 in .30-30 with a Numrich barrel. The chamber is quite simply, rough! I get about 3 loadings on brass used in it and the necks start showing cracks. Not the mouth, case body or shoulder, just the neck. I've not done a chamber cast, so I do...
by Griff
Sat Oct 28, 2023 4:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Home generator …?
Replies: 25
Views: 859

Re: Home generator …?

CHANGE THE OIL!! The only thing that might be an issue is the generator portion, lots of dissimilar metals( copper, aluminum, bearings) that sometimes corrosion can seize the genset. Another thing to think about are mouse nests inside the covers. I would contact the manufacturer and get info for in...
by Griff
Sat Oct 28, 2023 4:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hand Crafting Ammo
Replies: 10
Views: 397

Re: Hand Crafting Ammo

Most of my loading these days is accomplished by pulling the crank on an old Dillon machine. It’s satisfying, but not anything like precision hand loading. Don't feel like The Lone Ranger, most of mine is also. There is also a certain satisfaction to fill up a GI can full of 45ACP or 45 Colt or eve...
by Griff
Sat Oct 28, 2023 12:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old Days ... Old Stuff
Replies: 12
Views: 540

Re: Old Days ... Old Stuff

Growing up in the city it was quite a bit different. But, I attended a private elementary school... out in the farm land of then a largely agrarian Orange County in CA. School was surrounded on 3 sides by acres of strawberry and vegetable crops. Farms chores were part of the curriculum, a small part...
by Griff
Fri Oct 27, 2023 10:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hand Crafting Ammo
Replies: 10
Views: 397

Re: Hand Crafting Ammo

I didn't drag myself out to the range today, even tho' the weather seems fine for it. I sized and trimmed another 50 cases and prepared to load them. A nearby toy store said they had 3 lbs of RE7 on the shelf, so knowing I only had what was in the powder measure left, I headed there. Alas... what he...
by Griff
Fri Oct 27, 2023 9:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Making Bullets ...
Replies: 14
Views: 529

Re: Making Bullets ...

OK .. thanks. I will dig out the chronograph and see. The 160 gr. Speer jacketed SWC with 7.5 gr. of Unique was about 1150 fps and the jacketed bullet produced a lot more friction than the cast bullet. Seating depth also affects things. That Speer JSWC is in the database, and at 7.5 grains is a muc...
by Griff
Fri Oct 27, 2023 4:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Acorn finds a blind hog
Replies: 8
Views: 356

Re: Acorn finds a blind hog

A light sanding and fresh Tru-Oil would do that furniture wonders. If'n I was a Marlin guy, I'd have bitten on that one also. For some reason, I thought the 36 introduced the round bolt to Marlin.
by Griff
Fri Oct 27, 2023 4:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Making Bullets ...
Replies: 14
Views: 529

Re: Making Bullets ...

8 grains of Unique is pretty sporty, any idea how fast that's running? No, I've never checked. I would guess around 1200 fps. But that's just a guess. Jim, you might wanna check... Quick Load doesn't list that specific bullet, but another 160 grainer SWC in the .357, is showing about 42K psi @ 1580...
by Griff
Fri Oct 27, 2023 12:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hand Crafting Ammo
Replies: 10
Views: 397

Re: Hand Crafting Ammo

Thanks for the kind words. As I said, I started reloading the .30-30 in 1973, while still on active duty. Then in 1974, I became a student living on my VA benefits, luckily my wife worked and was supportive of my shooting hobby and hunting. My first deer was her and her family's first taste of venis...
by Griff
Thu Oct 26, 2023 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bought an entire reloading room!
Replies: 19
Views: 795

Re: Bought an entire reloading room!

Vall, if you're like me, you'll love that 10-10 scale. I had their mid-range scale, I believe it was a 5-10-5(?), anyway it started giving erratic results and contacted RCBS about it. They said to send it back & they'd try rebuilding it. A couple weeks after sending it in, I received a new 10-10...
by Griff
Thu Oct 26, 2023 7:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers For Maine -- and this world
Replies: 23
Views: 970

Re: Prayers For Maine -- and this world

I don't pay attention to the news, so this is the first I'm hearing (reading) of the shooting. I'm constantly dismayed at the waste of lives. Prayers up.
by Griff
Thu Oct 26, 2023 7:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hand Crafting Ammo
Replies: 10
Views: 397

Hand Crafting Ammo

Since I had my trimmer mounted to the bench, (have to take my powder stand down to do that), I decided that since I had less than 50 rounds of .30-30 in cast, I'd make up some. At least a box of 50... so I trimmed 50 cases (Winchester) down to 2.028" after sizing and deburred inside & outsi...
by Griff
Wed Oct 25, 2023 12:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Damp night on the Rolling Plains of Texas
Replies: 4
Views: 256

Re: Damp night on the Rolling Plains of Texas

east of Dallas we got a few sprinkles while I was at the range, not even enough to dampen the targets. Roads were wet on the way back, but our dirt road showed nary a drop and the little farm is dry as a bone. Need a little if I'm to mow at least once more before the grass goes dormant.
by Griff
Wed Oct 25, 2023 12:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I had just enough shekels.....
Replies: 28
Views: 1949

Re: I had just enough shekels.....

My mailman is such a friendly chap, I don't often greet him heeled... well, not visibly anyway! :P :P
by Griff
Wed Oct 25, 2023 12:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who Knew?
Replies: 11
Views: 446

Re: Who Knew?

D'OH! I don't know why I switched the two cartridges in my feeble mind. Maybe because they were such go-to stalwarts of the Schuetzen era. :oops: Probably my fault for mentioning the .38-55 in my post... I measure case length before reloading and trim, every time if necessary. You could run into se...
by Griff
Tue Oct 24, 2023 9:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who Knew?
Replies: 11
Views: 446

Re: Who Knew?

Griff, I for one am enjoying your .38-55 adventure. I wish to heck I had kept the Marlin Cowboy in that caliber that I bought a whole swaging outfit from Dave Corbin to feed it custom .379 jacketed softpoints. Have mercy they were accurate! Actually, it's a .32-40. Back in the mid '80s I bought a b...
by Griff
Tue Oct 24, 2023 4:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who Knew?
Replies: 11
Views: 446

Re: Who Knew?

Did ya notice that with old eyes, even a scope don’t help much anymore? 😝——006/ Surprisingly, this does seem to help. With iron sights, I find myself trying to line up a fuzzy rear sight with the bead of a fuzzy front sight and line both up on a fuzzy target! This scope has a long eye relief and my...
by Griff
Tue Oct 24, 2023 3:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers up please.
Replies: 19
Views: 806

Re: Prayers up please.

Prayers for you and your wife Tycer. I haven't viewing all the posts as I used to and missed yours.
by Griff
Tue Oct 24, 2023 2:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who Knew?
Replies: 11
Views: 446

Re: Who Knew?

Six, it's the "new-to-me" Miroku made Winchester 1885 Limited. https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/d197/sass93/DSCN1551_1_.JPG I know that I "could" use any of that family of cartridges to form brass from... but, if I have a quirk, it's liking to have my brass head-stamped in ...