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St. Crispian's day and the anniversary of the battle of Agincourt -- 1415 -- when the English longbow decimated the French knights on French soil. As Shakespeare wrote: "That he which hath no stomach to this fight, Let him depart; his passport shall be made And crowns for convoy put into his pu...

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I'll believe the Marlin(s) are in actual production when I see the "new" Marlins on my local dealer's rifle rack....

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“Whomever says a 2" Combat Masterpiece are a "dime a dozen" knows little or they are trying to weasel your goods into their pocket...... Colt Pythons are catalogued in 2" with no special premium but how many do you see?” --SixGun Six: Appreciate you comment. I think you are right...

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Elmo: thanks for that information.

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Sixgun: yes, that's it.

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"The job requirements have a whole lot to do with that choice. Personal opinion, too." --Blaine G. BINGO! My sentiments exactly. But, the wag in me would saty the finest revolver is the one I am shooting at the time. I just punch paper and for me I am very partial to the S&W M14, 15, 1...

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Colleagues need some help. Does anyone have the S&W Standard Catalogue? Reason I ask is I have a new in the box unfired with all the paperwork Model 15-4 with 2” barrel.From what I have told based upon serial range, it is a 1977. Thinking about selling it. Have been told that the 2” barrel is ma...

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A now deceased Fellow Shooter was a GOEX employee and tested the powder lots. From what he told me, the US Gov't./DOD was GOEX's biggest purchaser -- something like 85% of GOEX total production was to fill government contracts -- and GOEX is/was the only domestically Black Powder manufacturer.

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Bill in OR: log onto the Shiloh-Sharps web site. There are a few 40-90BN shooters there who just might be able to help.

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Good news for TN and those workers who can relocate. I wonder how many of the skilled and trained workforce S&W will loose and can “afford to loose” Think of Remington-Marlin ….

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S&W leaving Massachusetts and consolidating other locations to Tennessee!

https://boston.cbslocal.com/2021/09/30/ ... tennessee/

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In June 2021, there was another explosion and fire at the plant https://websterparishjournal.com/2021/06/22/public-awaits-answers-on-goex-explosion/ https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/LA/2021/June/21/Fire.explosion.at.Camp.Minden.rattles.nearby.residents.aspx If memory serves me, there have bee...

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Scott: I finally got around to reading the article by Venturino that you linked. Interesting read. Thanks.

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Grizz: my Savage 99-C .308 had a very noticeable and uncomfortable amount of barrel whip when touching off a round, even with the 150 grain bullets. After a bout 3-4 rounds, my cheek/jaw would become sore. When I sold it, I told the buyer about it. According to him, my hold was improper. A few month...

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Grizz: at one time I owned a M99-C, .308 Winchester. Not fun to shoot.

Right now I have a 1936 M99-H, .303 Savage. Very comfortable round to shoot. Originally looked around for a 30-30, but decided on a .303 Savage as it is not seen very often. Most think it is a .303 British.

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Nice looking shotgun and one you don't see too often.Most that I have seen are well used and some were well abused. Good score on your part! My M1887 left the factory in 1888 and still has the "short" black powder shells chamber.

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No. But if I did and one of my grandfathers, my father, or one of the neighboring farmers found out about it, I would not be here responding to this thread.

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Came back from RVN in 3/'67 and bought a Savage 99c, .308 Winchester, as I always wanted one. Turned out to be a so-so rifle and sold it off to a guy who wanted more than I did. Tutt as for the #5, from what I read the wandering zero was blamed on the receiver lightening cuts and the barrel flash hi...

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A sixteen is hard to beat. And as the old timers often said about it: "Swings like a 20; hits like a 12!"

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Blaine: thanks. I'll try the Berry 350 grain bullets first, then take you up on your offer -- if I need to. Again thanks.

Getting time for a lunch again??

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Gents: thanks for your comments. Only bullets I now have are Berry's copper plated lead, 350 grain. So just might be worthwhile to give them a try.

Thought about either a tang or a receiver sight, but I just don't want to drill and tap. Would like to keep it "as is." Again, thanks.

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Colleagues: I have a Browning 1886 Saddle Ring Carbine, 45-70.

Anyone know what weight bullet Browning regulated the sights for? The local range SWAG (Scientific Wild Arsed Guesses) are the 405 and "I dunno."

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Blaine: that was a good one. Never saw it coming.

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Scott: Jim T and you are onto it!

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As far as I am concerned, it aint a done deal until they are on the dealer's shelves....

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Griff: I have several of the Cornell reprints. They do a good job of reprinting and the price is easy on the wallet.

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Griff: The Lyman #44, if you don’t mind the US $75.00 price: https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=30903896259&cm_sp=SEARCHREC-_-WIDGET-L-_-BDP-R&searchurl=ds%3D20%26kn%3Dlyman%2Breloading%2Bhandbook%26sortby%3D17 Downloaded as a PDF file -- https://www.scribd.com/document/166710...

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From the NEW LEE AUTO Prime web page: "Please note: Lee Precision has tested the tool by intentionally setting off a variety of brands and types of primers. Our testing has demonstrated that wearing safety glasses and hearing protection will prevent serious injury. However, all types of FEDERAL...

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TraderVic: the prize is that you now have world-wide fame of being right.....

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TraderVic has it right -- CDNN! Thanks.

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Colleagues: at one time there was a firearms clearing house located in Texas. Sold firearms and firearms related accessories. Had a good sized on-line catalogue.

Anyone remember the company name and if it is still in business??

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"For small game hunting it is one of the best pump guns ever made.'
--.45Colt

BINGO! Back-In-The-Day when I was lad in the 1950's, small game hunters had an Ithaca or a SxS. Ithaca had the name and reputation,longevity, and quality to go with it! I always lusted after a 16 gauge Featherweight.

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Spot on !! Blaine is on a roll....

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Another source for old firearms catalogs is "Cornell Publications; World's Largest Old Gun Catalog & Manual Reprinter." http://www.cornellpubs.com/index.php I purchased several years of the old Sharps and Remington catalogues for the loading data printed in them. I have read that some ...

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"We all have to wait & see what happens. cross your fingers crossed"....
--.45 Colt

BINGO!

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gents: thanks for your efforts look up the load data.

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I bought the below turnscrew/screwdriver set from Brownell's 'bout 20 years ago. And I haven't looked back or regretted it. I use it extensively on my woodworking tools and machines and firearms. Screwdriver tips fit imperial and metric screw heads. Have not broken or distorted a tip. Not exactly ec...

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Colleagues: need to develop a target load for a 32-40 Winchester "Limited Edition" M1885 with a 170 grain jacketed bullet. Powders on-hand: IMR 3031, IMR 4227, Trail Boss, Winchester 748, Reloader #7, and SR 4759. So far have found several cast bullet loads and the smokeless loads are arou...

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A curious mind wants to know the country of origin for the the SDS BLP-12?

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"Ray, that's a very practical outfit you suggest. When Dad, brothers and I did a fly-fishing trip out of Wrangell up the Stikine River 25 years ago, our guide left us with a Mossberg pump loaded with Brennekes....But it is not nearly as romantic and cool as a lever gun in .50-100." --Bill ...

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I think if I was grizzly or other big bear country I would seriously consider a 12 gauge auto with slugs or Brennke "Magnum Crush " slugs. https://www.brennekeusa.com/hunting-ammunition/magnum-crushtm/ At the range you mentioned, a Remington "Slugger Rifled Slug" -- 1 oz. lead --...

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More than a few years ago I read an article in the Black Powder Cartridge News or the American Single Shot Rifle Association magazines or there was a thread about the old semi-smokeless powders. If memory serves me, the semi-smokeless or such bulk powders faded as: (a) smokeless continued to improve...

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Blaine: yes, definitely old and with both feet in the grave. But no matter what, The Princess likes me more than you!

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Blaine: BTT??

Explain please.

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S&W M36. But, I keep hearing the Sirens' call for a S&W Bodyguard 38 with integrated Crimson Trace laser grips. One of these days....

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Third from the bottom Herman Goering's plane? His plane had a white colour scheme.

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Impressive and good luck with it!

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Info on Ranger Joe Sitter: http://sheriffjimwilson.com/2015/05/26/ ... -shootist/

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"Almost as elusive as the Grail, a Winchester 54 in factory 7.65x53 Mauser." --7.63x53Mauser Another elusive/not often seen is a M54 chambered in 35 Remington. Once saw one in auction catalogue. Still retained its origin shipping carton and Winchester paperwork. From picture of bolt face, ...

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For those interested, here's the the Buffalo Arms link to Black Powder sales:

https://www.buffaloarms.com/black-powder.html

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