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by Twodot
Fri Dec 16, 2022 12:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Surgery was a success
Replies: 11
Views: 440

Re: Surgery was a success

Yes, very good to hear!
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by Twodot
Wed Dec 14, 2022 10:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: All with 357 Magnum?
Replies: 38
Views: 2189

Re: All with 357 Magnum?

here is what Alliant has to say about Blue Dot:

"Principal Purpose: Magnum shotshell loads, 10, 12, 16, 20 and 28 ga.
Secondary Uses: Magnum handgun loads"

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by Twodot
Mon Nov 28, 2022 6:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Couple Of My Favorite Holsters
Replies: 4
Views: 415

Re: A Couple Of My Favorite Holsters

Bill in Oregon wrote: Mon Nov 28, 2022 3:43 pm Jim, it's clear why you value those two holsters. I've never see one quite like the one Paco gave you. Boy that protects and smooths out the silhouette of a 1911.
by Roy Baker, the pancake maker.
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by Twodot
Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .375 revolver
Replies: 18
Views: 838

Re: .375 revolver

Wasn't there a Dan Wesson chambered in the .375 Supermag?
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by Twodot
Sat Nov 12, 2022 5:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to me church sixgun.....
Replies: 7
Views: 612

Re: New to me church sixgun.....

Old No7 wrote: Thu Nov 10, 2022 9:19 pm
Ray wrote: Thu Nov 10, 2022 8:15 am Gentlemen, the report will be minute of pizza box at 10 paces...
I tend to disagree -- all of my .32s (Long or H&R Mag) are superbly accurate!

You should get "minute of tennis ball" or even better at 10 paces.
I believe Ray was alluding to HIS limitations not the GUNS.
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by Twodot
Sat Nov 12, 2022 1:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: On The Dark Side Of Things
Replies: 40
Views: 2285

Re: On The Dark Side Of Things

if you like fluted cylinders:
1862 Colt Police.jpg
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by Twodot
Sat Oct 15, 2022 11:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Bunker Crowd...
Replies: 7
Views: 587

Re: The Bunker Crowd...

I bet the other Bunker would have something to add
Archie.jpg
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by Twodot
Thu Sep 29, 2022 10:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cape Buffalo with 45-70
Replies: 37
Views: 2120

Re: Cape Buffalo with 45-70

Welcome to the forum CT.

Which one is you & what was the "appropriate bullet"?
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by Twodot
Mon Aug 22, 2022 1:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: To restore or not? Can't decide.
Replies: 29
Views: 1482

Re: To restore or not? Can't decide.

yup, re-line.
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by Twodot
Wed Aug 17, 2022 11:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Eyes! My Eyes! (Mistreated Schofield...)
Replies: 15
Views: 1164

Re: My Eyes! My Eyes! (Mistreated Schofield...)

come on guys, it's a joke.
(isn't it?)
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by Twodot
Tue Aug 02, 2022 3:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rabbit load.
Replies: 25
Views: 1612

Re: Rabbit load.

Nath,
Your pup looks rather pleased with the outcome also.
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by Twodot
Thu Jul 28, 2022 9:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yellowstone Kelly
Replies: 20
Views: 2308

Re: Yellowstone Kelly

Bullard4075 wrote: Mon Jul 25, 2022 5:50 pm If I'm not mistaken his grave is right here in Billings.
If you ever get the chance, don't go there.
Overlooks the industrial district & refineries. Power lines, cell tower, etc.
Not sure it's what the old plainsman would have felt comfortable around.
Just my opinion of course.
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by Twodot
Tue Jul 19, 2022 11:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30wcf Bored out to 35-30 ?
Replies: 22
Views: 1445

Re: 30wcf Bored out to 35-30 ?

here is the guy to do the work

http://35caliber.com/

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by Twodot
Mon Jul 18, 2022 4:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nice on the three most useful knots
Replies: 4
Views: 559

Re: Nice on the three most useful knots

. Once you tie them you can visualize the end goal and they become second nature. https://youtu.be/FmpSOLnJ-Yc But I agree these three are the basic ones I use most. I used this video to teach my grandsons how to tie the bowline and the truckers knot ... the best thing about a good knot is how easy...
by Twodot
Sun May 15, 2022 12:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big Buck
Replies: 17
Views: 1601

Re: Big Buck

that picture is dated January so those antlers have been dropped.
what do you suppose the ones he is growing now will look like come October?! :shock:
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by Twodot
Wed Apr 27, 2022 1:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook on line
Replies: 4
Views: 663

Re: Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook on line

yooper2,
I see in another thread that you shoot the 215gr Lyman 358627 bullet in your .357 Maximum.
Do you happen to have a Lyman handbook that lists data for that bullet loaded in a .357 MAGNUM?
Thanks.
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by Twodot
Fri Apr 01, 2022 11:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 230gn bullets in 38 special +P
Replies: 14
Views: 1423

Re: 230gn bullets in 38 special +P

I'm having trouble finding the 855 ft/sec data
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by Twodot
Thu Mar 24, 2022 12:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 358 win
Replies: 18
Views: 1672

Re: 358 win

the .356 Win isn't a bad choice either
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by Twodot
Wed Mar 09, 2022 3:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hodgon 200grain data in 357
Replies: 6
Views: 710

Re: Hodgon 200grain data in 357

looks like Western Powder loads have been added to their data base.
nice!
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by Twodot
Wed Mar 09, 2022 11:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hodgon 200grain data in 357
Replies: 6
Views: 710

Re: Hodgon 200grain data in 357

on-line or in print?
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by Twodot
Mon Mar 07, 2022 7:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Experiment (picture posting)
Replies: 15
Views: 1224

Re: Experiment (picture posting)

"I'll take it!" :mrgreen:
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by Twodot
Sat Feb 19, 2022 11:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Look At 357Mag For Deer Hunting
Replies: 60
Views: 8604

Re: Another Look At 357Mag For Deer Hunting

Scott,
What bullet are we looking at in your Blackhawk?
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by Twodot
Sun Feb 06, 2022 1:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Biathlon is on..if you're interested
Replies: 11
Views: 975

Re: Biathlon is on..if you're interested

pretty close finish for 1, 2 & 3
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by Twodot
Mon Jan 31, 2022 1:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 200 gr wfngc
Replies: 10
Views: 1186

Re: 200 gr wfngc

while not a wide flat nose bullet, here is a link to some info on the 215 grain Lyman 358627 SWC use in a 38 Sp & 357 Mag

http://www.lasc.us/FryxellLyman358627.htm#38art

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by Twodot
Mon Jan 10, 2022 1:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Now ANOTHER virus to worry about...
Replies: 13
Views: 1574

Re: Now ANOTHER virus to worry about...

JimT wrote: Mon Jan 10, 2022 12:04 pm I just got an email from someone who has a new variant ... P
ouch
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by Twodot
Fri Dec 17, 2021 5:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I just got off the phone with Paco ...
Replies: 13
Views: 1557

Re: I just got off the phone with Paco ...

Yes, very good news indeed.
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by Twodot
Tue Nov 30, 2021 5:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 357 Mag deer hunting
Replies: 16
Views: 2449

Re: 357 Mag deer hunting

FastHands,
use Blue Dot loaded per manufacturers data.
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by Twodot
Tue Nov 30, 2021 4:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fun Shots With A Sixgun
Replies: 14
Views: 1660

Re: Fun Shots With A Sixgun

:lol: :lol:
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by Twodot
Tue Nov 30, 2021 4:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sixgun Magic
Replies: 18
Views: 2082

Re: Sixgun Magic

one of the better things to come out of Butte. :mrgreen:
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by Twodot
Wed Aug 25, 2021 6:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite SA revolver(s) for packing
Replies: 68
Views: 8095

Re: Favorite SA revolver(s) for packing

nice resolvers, all of them.
(even the little bitty one)
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by Twodot
Sat Apr 24, 2021 12:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Contemplating a singleshot 35 Whelen
Replies: 21
Views: 3488

Re: Contemplating a singleshot 35 Whelen

Grail Gun = Ruger No 1 chambered in 35 Whelen.
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by Twodot
Sat Mar 20, 2021 2:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30 Herrett or not?
Replies: 8
Views: 2613

Re: 30 Herrett or not?

Ain't no such thing as "too many" Contender barrels. All the 10" ones I've seen look pretty much the same. Here's a pic of my old sillywet 30 Herrett load 30Herrett_cast.jpg Cast of straight linotype & water dropped it was plenty accurate. But you could depend on it to leave a pig...
by Twodot
Fri Feb 12, 2021 6:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ice on the San Gabriel
Replies: 27
Views: 2473

Re: Ice on the San Gabriel

always the optimist
by Twodot
Sat Jan 30, 2021 10:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Webley to start making revolvers again.
Replies: 27
Views: 3701

Re: Webley to start making revolvers again.

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Twodot wrote: Sat Jan 30, 2021 8:04 pm
Bruce Scott wrote: Sat Jan 30, 2021 6:24 pm
. . . a £6,500 price tag
Someone once told me "If you have to ask, you can't afford it", but how much is that in US dollars?
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piller wrote: Sat Jan 30, 2021 8:28 pm $8904.11
A dollar is .73 of a pound sterling.
well, they were right
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by Twodot
Sat Jan 30, 2021 8:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Webley to start making revolvers again.
Replies: 27
Views: 3701

Re: Webley to start making revolvers again.

Bruce Scott wrote: Sat Jan 30, 2021 6:24 pm
. . . a £6,500 price tag
Someone once told me "If you have to ask, you can't afford it", but how much is that in US dollars?
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by Twodot
Sun Jan 24, 2021 1:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: From Lewis Ballard .. about 20 years ago ...
Replies: 12
Views: 1856

Re: From Lewis Ballard .. about 20 years ago ...

gotta agree with 99% of the above.
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by Twodot
Sun Jan 10, 2021 12:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody know what this is?
Replies: 17
Views: 2595

Re: Anybody know what this is?

that's what the weather man calls "partly cloudy".
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by Twodot
Wed Dec 16, 2020 10:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lyman 358429 in a levergun
Replies: 14
Views: 3038

Re: Lyman 358429 in a levergun

I commissioned a custom revolver [from Tyler Gun Works] based on my old 4 digit serial number Ruger flattop .357. It is being set up for these loads and it will be a pretty faithful copy of Elmer Keith's No. 5 (except that I am keeping it chambered for .357). You better be postin' a pitcher when yo...
by Twodot
Thu Dec 10, 2020 9:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Maine Neighbors Don't Like the Christmas Lights...
Replies: 11
Views: 1949

Re: My Maine Neighbors Don't Like the Christmas Lights...

I hit the ! button thinking it was for "LIKE".
I think I'll report it anyway, it's TOO FUNNY!
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by Twodot
Mon Dec 07, 2020 9:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bullet lube from Home Depot
Replies: 11
Views: 2659

Re: Bullet lube from Home Depot

I hear a lot of good things about Apache Blue Lube.
Is there a recipe out there somewhere?
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by Twodot
Wed Dec 02, 2020 7:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Levergun Bison Hunt.....
Replies: 15
Views: 3060

Re: Levergun Bison Hunt.....

Bullard4075,
your friend wouldn't be looking for another friend would he? :)
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by Twodot
Tue Nov 17, 2020 10:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Having a hard time deciding between 444 Marlin or 45/70
Replies: 31
Views: 4446

Re: Having a hard time deciding between 444 Marlin or 45/70

Starline lists .444 Marlin so brass availability shouldn't be a problem.
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by Twodot
Sat Oct 24, 2020 10:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Danners
Replies: 13
Views: 1827

Re: Danners

a lot better if you wear them with PANTS :)
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by Twodot
Sun Oct 18, 2020 9:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New member here.
Replies: 14
Views: 1793

Re: New member here.

WELCOME!

I have to ask, what are your other 5 leverguns and what part of the Country are you in?
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by Twodot
Sun Oct 18, 2020 5:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Serrated Blades
Replies: 19
Views: 2338

Re: Serrated Blades

3leggedturtle wrote: Sun Oct 18, 2020 3:13 pm
Twodot wrote: Sun Oct 18, 2020 2:23 pm kind of a throw back to the original knapped flint blade.
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You Sir are a genius! Maybe thats why I always liked the looks of them..... and a reason to buy another one! Todd/3leg
flattery will get you everywhere :oops:
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by Twodot
Sun Oct 18, 2020 2:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Serrated Blades
Replies: 19
Views: 2338

Re: Serrated Blades

kind of a throw back to the original knapped flint blade.
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by Twodot
Mon Aug 24, 2020 7:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Montana or Wyoming? added pics
Replies: 27
Views: 3861

Re: Montana or Wyoming? added pics

jnyork
sorry to hear about Lander.
not too surprising though, happens to the best of places.
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by Twodot
Sat Aug 22, 2020 11:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Montana or Wyoming? added pics
Replies: 27
Views: 3861

Re: Montana or Wyoming?

Yodar wrote: Sat Aug 22, 2020 10:12 am Wyoming. No state income tax.
Montana, no sales tax
except for a few "local option sales tax" tourist town areas
by Twodot
Fri Aug 21, 2020 10:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Montana or Wyoming? added pics
Replies: 27
Views: 3861

Re: Montana or Wyoming?

Rihmfire,
Are you thinking about a 2nd home or a cabin?
I'm always amazed by what some people call a "cabin". You must have seen plenty of them when you were in Big $ky.

Lander, Wyoming and White Sulphur Springs, Montana would be on my short list.
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by Twodot
Sat Aug 15, 2020 11:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: AARP, any real advantages?
Replies: 22
Views: 4756

Re: AARP, any real advantages?

Hi Eddie!
Glad to see you made it!
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edit: aarp kind of sounds like the noise my dog makes after getting a belly full of grass. :mrgreen:
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