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Marlin 336 CB, 38-55. Just about 5,500 rounds through it and smooth as silk.

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As soon as we get some sunshine it'll be back to the bees for my son-in-law. I read some things here that make me shudder. Five feet for an average shot!? Are you wearing some kind of camo? Maybe a bee outfit like John Balushi wore on SNL? My s-i-l uses a tennis racket on the close ones and a 12 gau...

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Good morning Sixgun, I haven't shot an Atglen match since they held Hunter Pistol shoots years ago. In fact I wonder if I could find the range if I needed to. Next weekend Wilkes-Barre R & P is holding a lever silhouette match and my plans are to shoot there. That's another range I haven't been ...

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Blaine,

How can you lose on a bet for a cheeseburger? Either way you'll be getting one for yourself too. I happen to think that that was a very smart bet.

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John & Jack, My alloy is a secret, even to me! I have been trying to use up the 3 tons of stereotype I had and right now my bullets are a bit softer than those cast a few years back. I've been using some of my stash of pure lead too which gives heavier bullets than my previous blend. Looking for...

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Sixgun,

If they fit just keep the socks. If I had some shot bags I would have used them rather than using my personal wardrobe. I'm glad you had an encouraging group first time out with the Ranch Dog Bullets.

Frank

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Sixgun, I just read your PM and thanks for the offer. There isn't anything I am in need of right now so please don't feel like you owe me something. As for my 32-20 I've been mostly shooting a Ranch Dog 115 GC bullet that shows much promise. A buddy who happened to be my mentor has a 4 cavity Lyman ...

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Sixgun, I thought there were some of the RD bullets somewhere in the house so I searched and found 'em. PM me your address and they are yours - probably 400 or 500 bullets, as cast. I'll pour them in a small flat rate box and get them to you ASAP. You'll have to select the best. As cast they weigh i...

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Hello Sixgun, How do you feel about aluminum moulds? My friend Ranch Dog has an 80 gr. bullet for the 25-20 that shot pretty good for me before I sold the rifle. The bullet is a gas check style but RD will make some or all of the cavities plain base for a small cost. This is a six cavity mould, desi...

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Hello Ted,

Happy Birthday to you. Glad to read that you enjoyed your day and enjoying life too.

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Please convey my congratulations to the shooter. I am still trying to knock 10 rams over to earn my Grand Slam. When I shot NRA Hunter Pistol we sometimes traveled to western NY for a match. There was a wheelchair-bound shooter that was a very good shot. One day he wanted to go for a long run record...

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Great narrative and the last picture of your brother and yourself and is destined to be a family treasure. Congratulations on completing the event.

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Hello 6pt, You're getting some nice results with that 240 gr bullet in the 44 Mag. Too bad your 4500 is self-destructing. I use two 450's and they are both different as far as handles go but I haven't broken either of them . . yet. I always use the 450's to size & lube the Ranch Dog bullets as I...

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From an obituary in a local paper.

Alice Mae Dye, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday

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And the truly sad thing is that we will be seeing these at the range with their proud owners. Too bad the grand old 30-30 was chosen as the chambering. Probably the worst press the cartridge has ever had.

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I'm so happy that I don't live downrange from those red balloon targets.

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Trying to kick-start the old memory this morning but didn't Boone have a mount for the '71 Winchester. I believe the scope was mounted atop the bolt? I've never seen one but do remember the advertisements.

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On the prayer list.

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I worked in the graphic arts field and we went from the dark ages to the Mac in the mid-80's. Desktop publishing was forever changed and I believe the Mac platform is responsible for that. Every time I try to operate someones PC it frustrates me to no end. Navigable but nauseating - my opinion of th...

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Thank you shooters.

Been busy today. Picked up new glasses, answered the telephone a few times, and the doorbell keeps being rung. Tomorrow I'll be at the range with my son, getting ready for the upcoming muzzleloader antlerless season.

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Prayers will continue from PA. Thank God for the good report on the surgery.

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Trying to remember here. I would think that slow, heavy bullets would need a faster twist than standard in the 32-20. And trusting my memory it seems that something like 20 or 22 was the twist used. I can remember reading J.D. Jones' article in Handloader where he used very fast twist barrels to sta...

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I recently decided to find a 44 mag handgun since I haven't owned one for 10 years or so. I went with the Ruger Super Blackhawk Bisley and boy am I glad I did. That is one fine handgun, handles recoil very well and has the most pleasing lines of any single action revolver. Very accurate too.

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Joe, If you're serious about building you own chronograph, P.O. Ackley, in volume 1 of the "Handbook for Shooters & Reloaders" has all the details beginning on page 150. That is what I was looking for yesterday but only found the piece in the Lyman manual. You should be warned that if ...

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Congratulations jdad,

That was an accomplishment! Very nice trophy too.

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Here's what Mr. Robins had to say in 1742. "The velocity of the striking body may be determined if the pendulum, being at rest, is struck by a body of a known weight and the vibration which the pendulum makes after the blow is known." I'm not seeing the formula to calculate velocity but I ...

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I've been digging through some books because I knew I saw a ballistic pendulum somewhere here. I found one although it isn't the one I remember, and it's in the Lyman 47th Reloading Manual, page 150. Rather than scan it I am reporting it's location for you curious folks. The explanation they printed...

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I use coffee cans for cast bullet storage. I write the bullet information in senior citizen size type so I can read it from across the room. Those with black lids get a strip of masking tape to write on.

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Never heard of his coffee until now. My wife & I were at a Nugent concert probably 10 years ago and I enjoyed the stage props (machine guns, etc.) as much as the show. He is one wild man! No flashers that I was aware of.

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Just so unexpected visitors don't show up, as they have at my daughters.

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Nice job with that slice. I'm glad that mine won't need that since there are no barrel bands. I am hoping that a few strokes with the file will allow the 17A to slide in with a tight fit.

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Hello Jack, It's out! I have a short brass rod which is dedicated for driving sights out of dovetails. Problem is that with my lacking organizational skills I couldn't find it. I substituted a 500 gr. 45 cal hard cast bullet and it didn't work. I think the hammer energy was spent deforming the bulle...

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I like her first question, "Did I hit you?" Oblivious.

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I always drive front sights out from left to right. I have been trying to replace the front on a commemortative Winchester 94 with a globe but cannot get the original sight out. Makes me wonder if it isn't welded in. Anything I'm missing? Thank you experts.

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Prayer said and your dad is on my prayer list.

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You're on my prayer list Mike.

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Hello 6-pt, Is that a rechambered T/C 44 Mag barrel? The front sight ramp looks like the style used on the original Super 14 barrels. Marshall Stanton from Beartooth Bullets, like you, is a dedicated 444 fan and since he is from Idaho maybe he would be the person that rechambered it. Just guessing h...

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I saw one at a show a few weeks back and the asking price was $800.00. Yikes!

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Numrich Arms had 22" Zane Gray 30-30 octagon barrels for around $85. I haven't checked to see whether they have any left or not. Good luck.

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Great news. I'll keep you in my prayers.

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Prayers offered up.

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Prayers said for your mother.

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More state championships will be printed in "Shooting Sports" as the season progresses. At least that's the way it has been over the years. Most clubs are only beginning to set up their schedules for the year so future issues will include more monthly matches too.

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Old Shatterhand,

The Ruger rib is fastened with screws and very tight pins. At least they were like that years ago. I haven't handled any new ones lately so things may have changed.

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.450 chambered rifles can still chamber .45-70 correct? No, the .450 is a belted case. Looks a little like a .458 Winchester Mag. Marlin/ Hornady did this to keep people from stuffing a hot loaded round into an ole Trapdoor or something similar. jb 8) Also, the 450 belt is located a bit forward of ...

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I'll rejoice with you. Praise the Lord!

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Prayers for a pain free, peaceful end to a wonderful life.

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Yep, Sixgun has got his nose buried in "Pet Loads" today. Seems I can always remember Ken Waters introduction to the 44 Mag data. Snowy evening in a restaurant in northern New England, two huge bucks on a vehicle outside and Ken looks up the owner of the car to inquire as to how the bucks ...

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I got mine, which is a three ring binder type, as a Christmas gift from my wife back in 1979. Most useful loading book I have. Too bad you are getting on the bandwagon a bit late but we all know about better late than never. My bud & I walked around the Bloomsburg show for almost three hours yes...

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Back when T/C was making barrels for the 32-20 they used 30 cal barrels. Some of the die makers made special die sets, Redding for example, and called them 30-20 or 30-20 TC. If I were you I'd call RCBS and get a clarification on that third set they offer. My guess is that it's for 30 cal barrels.

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