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Jim, I often wondered how Elmer learned all he did when He lived in remote places for years. I bought the Book "Letters from Keith" and that explained it. A different time for sure. When I started reloading the family thought I was nuts and would blow myself up. My Dad taught me well. I s...

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Some days I would like a shot at whoever said these were the Golden Years.

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In the days before the internet us older Guys had to dig around for information :shock: . Articles like Yours were like winning the lottery Jim. Thank You!! I was blessed to have a Dad who experimented with guns and loads and who knew of Elmer Keith and others who pushed the boundaries. I correspon...

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In the early '80's when I first fired a .45 Long Colt it was usually regulated to low power stuff. Anytime I would see a magazine with some heavier loads I'd read it and tear out the pages . staple them together and put them in a binder. tonight I dug around in My stash and found the articles. Sher...

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What a transformation! :) Well done! Do you know when the gun was originally made? I doubt you'd shoot it enough that the smokeless loads would be a problem, but a lot of those pocket top-breaks were never rated for smokeless powder, as I am sure you know. Happy Shooting! I am not sure when it was ...

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GunnyMack wrote: ↑Wed Mar 29, 2023 5:31 pm Jim , you did one heck of a restoration on that old shootin iron ! It's certainly happy to go bang again.
So is it your new carry gun?

Only to play with. I would hate to have to trust my life to it.

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I took the H&R to the Range today. Considering what it looked like when I started on it, the gun is now beautiful in that it actually shoves projectiles downrange in the general direction you want them to go! BEFORE 1.jpg TODAY IMG_5057.JPG I shot the round ball load .. the 96 gr. Bear Creek bul...

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I made some today and did not trim the paper .. I left it long enough that I loaded 44 gr. of 3Fg and the ball. I like the 36 gr. load as it is accurate but I want to try a bit more powder. With 36 gr. there is still quite a bit of room in that big ole cylinder.

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I remember the arguments about "weak .45 Colt cases" and how there is no way to run a 300 gr. bullet safely in the .45 Colt. I talked with firearms people who refused to look at what we were doing and would not even consider it. I had a hard time believing John when he called me and talked...

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I especially like ear plugs when some of the family comes for a visit.

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piller wrote: ↑Tue Mar 28, 2023 10:10 pm The man who invented autocorrect has died. His Funnel is Thirsty.

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I am new at this .. got the kit in December and have not made more than a hundred rounds so far. How hard is it to nitrate paper? Here's some of what I got done today ... all with a round ball. .36 caliber... 16 gr. Goex FFFg ... 38 Special in middle IMG_5053.JPG .44 caliber .. 35 gr. Goex FFFg ... ...

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fantastic writeup Jim! a lot of the modifications seem similar to your linebaugh built gun? care to guess how many rounds the old girl has had thru it? I have no clue. I rarely kept track of the number of rounds I fired. The best keeping tabs on things was the summer my Dad bought over 200 pounds o...

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The bartender says to the Rabbit, "What'll you have?"
The Rabbit replied, "I don't know. I'm here because of auto-correct."

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Walt wrote: ↑Tue Mar 28, 2023 7:13 pm So, is Bowen's rear sight still adjustable or did you "fix" it? I like that front sight....looks great!

It was adjustable. Not as delicate as most adjustable sights and when locked down was locked. I sighted it where I wanted it and never touched it again.

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Walt wrote: ↑Tue Mar 28, 2023 2:28 pm Great story, Jim! At which point did you shorten the barrel?

Quite a few years later. I shot the gun loose and had Hamilton Bowen set the barrel back and re-throat it, tighten up the end-shake, install his rear sight and do a couple other tricks. It was shot loose by the time I sent it to him.

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Bronco wrote: ↑Tue Mar 28, 2023 1:37 pm Kewl
Is the paper treated ?

I use cigarette paper.

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It is cold and windy today so this morning I set out to make and load some "pre-metallic" cartridges ... otherwise known as paper cartridges. John Taffin got me started on this and I ended up buying a paper cartridge maker kit from Guns of the West. There are other paper cartridge kits out...

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(another old-time article from the Sixgunner.Com days) "Here.. I've got something for you." My Uncle, whom I had not seen since I shipped out for the Far East nearly 5 years before had just walked in the door. Holding out a package he called me over. I took the box and opened it. Inside l...

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John Taffin had nothing but GOOD to say about the new 336 Classic.

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For 6 years I lived with people who have nothing by our standards and most of them were the most content and happy folks I've ever been around. Even living under a Marxist/Socialist government.

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Sixgun wrote: ↑Mon Mar 27, 2023 9:48 am The only phone in the house that I can hear from is one of those closed captioned phones that are advertised on Fox News......It's free and they come out and set it up and if you don't have one take advantage of our worthless governments give away.

I am waiting for the free money.

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Walt ... I grew up around guns and shooting .. started myself in the 1950's. I don't remember anyone using anything for hearing protection ever. It wasn't talked about or discussed. I don't think anyone even thought about it. During my time in the Army we shot everything ... the 1911, the M14, the M...

JimT · Re: Match Day 3-26-23 Thanks Griff. Fun Stuff!

Thanks Griff. Fun Stuff!

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https://www.ballardfh.com/obituary/john-linebaugh

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With what little experience I have had, I have noticed over the years that practicing with light ammo and then shooting the heavy stuff for hunting, self-defense etc. is no way a detriment. Whenever I have had to use a handgun in a stressful situation I did not notice the noise or the recoil. Nearly...

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Walt wrote: ↑Sat Mar 25, 2023 6:22 pm That's like shooting one of the scandium-framed J-frame .357s......only worse.

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"NEVER TELL THE MAN THAT IS CARRYING YOU THAT HE STINKS."
African Proverb

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Ysabel Kid wrote: ↑Fri Mar 24, 2023 8:55 pm Jim, what was the load you used? Was it the same for round ball and conical?

Yes .. same load.. using the dipper with the paper cartridge kit = 40 grains FFFg

I also like the 1862 Police ... but I am being drawn to the 1861 Navy also.

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gamekeeper wrote: ↑Fri Mar 24, 2023 2:04 pm The Navies were always my favourites though.

I really like the 1862 Police but my friend Jared had his 1861 Navy with him when he came for a visit this week and now I have a serious "want" for one!

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Yessir Pitchy ... they are fun.

Comparing the Walker and the 3rd Model Dragoon

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Wednesday dried out enough I was able to get out onto the Range with the 3rd Model Dragoon. My friend Jared was visiting and he had brought his Walker and a couple other charcoal burners ... 1860 Army and an 1861 Navy. I had never had a chance to test out the paper cartridges that I had loaded and t...

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Agism hasn't got us all. I am gonna be 77 soon and I am in better shape than I was when I was 62.

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I use it. The only thing I have against it is they did not spell "tubby" correctly. But I can overlook that.

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Thanks for the recommendation, Jim. The same grandmother who grew up on a ranch on the Canadian near the Dixon place married a Tennessean who then set out for a ranch north of Young, in the basin. When it came time to give birth, grandfather took grandmother by buckboard up to one of the rim towns ...

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For those that love history of the old West I am suggesting "A LITTLE WAR OF OUR OWN" by Don Dedera. I have had this book in my library for many many years and at times still dig it out and read it. The book is an in-depth look into the Pleasant Valley War (also known as the Graham-Tewksbu...

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Boy and howdy! The Irish ain't the only ones that pull that kind of thing.

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I saw this disheartening news this morning on another forum. Jim, do you know how old John was? Not for sure. He was in his 60's I believe. He had some heart issues and had a double bypass several years ago. He was working to close things down and retire next year. I spoke with him on the phone not...

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They are great Stretch! I carry several guns in them.

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I received word that John Linebaugh had a heart attack today and has passed over the Great Divide. I am honored to have been counted as one of his friends. He will be missed. He will be remembered.

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Old Savage wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2023 10:11 pm Killed a possum once, used a 4 iron, ugly deal.

LOL!! In Africa, I was sitting on the toilet quietly taking care of business when this big rat came wandering by. I grabbed the toilet plunger and beat him to death with it. Was kinda fun and helped move everything that needed moved.

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If it's a "Bearcat" yes. The pictures I posted above are of the ShopKeeper Bearcat ... short barrel, rounded grip.

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I have one that I carry especially when working some of the equipment ... and I have some friends that use them for hunting!

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IMG_5003.JPG IMG_5007.JPG I like to carry the Single Six that Gary Reeder shortened the barrel on when I am out in the morning. Loaded with HP ammo if I have a coon or a possum in the trap it settles them down quickly. The gun is easy to carry, out of the way and right at hand. I carry it in a Simp...

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COSteve wrote: ↑Thu Mar 16, 2023 1:37 pm Buffalo Bore is still advertising their Heavy .357mag Ammo as chronoing at 2,153 fps from an 18.5" Marlin 1894. I wonder what that would do in my 24". . . . .

It would slow down.

Just kidding. Let us know when you chrono them ...

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Potential accuracy of a firearm and actual accuracy of the shooter are two lovers who are not destined to meet very often in real life.

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Not too long ago my brother-n-law took his own life and gave it back to God. He had been in severe pain for several years and it was getting worse. He had gone from 175 lbs. down to about 95 and could not do much of anything. He used his .22 pistol and did a clean job of it. No mess for the family. ...

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cj57 ... those are NICE!!

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That's neat work Ray!
I love how so many on this Forum are innovative and not afraid to launch out into the unknown.

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