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Yep... If I could afford that... I could afford to go to Africa to use it! Maybe AFTER I win the Lotto!

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While I have two Stoeger doubles... plus a couple of others... they'd most likely be the LAST choice I'd grab outta the safe is I needed a self-defense gun. Two shots would hopefully be ALL I'd need... but wouldn't be all that I'd want available. Don't care HOW FAST I can reload!

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:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: I did get to do some shooting over the weekend... sorry, no pics... I attended a CAS match in Highland, IL on Sat. Borrowed a shotgun and ammo, but HAD a blast none-the-less. If there was a forum member there, he didn't jump up and ID himself! :mrgre...

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Thanks for remaining with us Mike. You're one of the folks that has always maintained the high standards I've come to love about this board. If ever, you have my #.

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Like 'a so?

20" octagon barreled rifle. Sweet... I know you're going to like it... if you have any questions on how to tune it up: Either get Steve's DVD or check out Maruader's Rifle Hints

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Joe,
That's just too much!

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I'm still tossing around ideas for what handgun I want next...how many of you here like 1911s and what do you consider them useful for? I ain't even gonna read what anyone else has said... The JM Browning 1911 designed semi-auto handgun is the EPITOME of American handgun development! A shorter list...

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My Grandad was at Gallipoli along with 2 of his brothers-in-law. It was/is a big deal in both countries.

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Tom Richardson wrote:Ricky,

That tree was shot many times by a bunch of folks.
The assault was led by the Rev. Jim Taylor at one of our CSA gatherings.
All trees that were originally in the shooting lanes are now shot down or blasted with Tannerite.
The good Rev. leads us on many strange paths.

TOM

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Joe... I know you live in the Land of Lincoln (aka: land of rabid anti-hunting, gun liberal legislators), but Wally-World around most parts of the nation carry Federal .30-30s. Last I bought WAS a couple of years ago... but they were $11.94/20. Reasonable, but nothing to brag about... but $24.99!!!!...

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Tom, I just thought of something you might want to try. What if you were to not crimp at all and were to seat the bullet out as far as possible. The idea being when you chamber the round in that Baby Sharps the rifling would push the bullet back into the case to the required overall length. I've he...

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Tom, I'm assuming those pictured are your bullets.... Yes, the single groove will carry enough lube for smokeless loads. Yes, the RCBS bullet is made to crimp in the narrow groove. Variances of muzzle velocity, barrel length, bullet hardness and bullet diameter to groove diameter fit will aid you in...

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I'm not sure if this is a good topic for the members of this forum, but here goes: What is the best (or your favorite) 30-30 rifle/carbine and why? It's an excellent topic, full of oppurtunity for discussion, ranting & raving! Since you used the word "carbine" in your query, I'll limi...

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Well Mike... I'm not very well going to try to convince you to reconsider, although I hope you do. If someone needs their fingers broke, let me know! :evil: I'm sorta of the mind, that as with ScottT, the forum was better due to your presence vs. your absence... 'tis truly our loss. There are those ...

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I hang around for the retirement program.

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Thank y'all. Excellent answers, even though I messed up and used dies/molds interchangeably in my original posting; I see that you understood what I was asking. And you answered my questions thoroughly. I make good use of the advice given here, including using the proper manuals and visiting the Ca...

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I don't think so. But... then I filed and bent the front sight on my Colt SAA so it would shoot my load to point of aim. The 'smith that rebuilt it after the 1st ¼ million rounds reshaped and reset it so it shot to POA with a factory contour.

My clones all sport bent and filed sights.

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Griff, is that a Randall you have on your belt too? Looks like a #1. Fair mistake, but no; it's a "Blackjack" #7. I picked up at a ShotShow in Dallas back in the early '90s. It is patterned off the Randall #1. It's a carbon steel blade and, I think, a well-made knife. I'm more than please...

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I have an original Henry Golden Boy that I cleaned while watching Walker Texas Ranger on the TV last night. I may have a real collector item here. I'll be waiting for offers. That is one cool Henry and I'd guess it will bring a bit more than my Golden Boy. :mrgreen: NOT! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lo...

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I've got a Stoeger Coachgun for my SASS shootmangun. I can barely load two rounds at the same time. No practice. But, it's fun. Some day when I pass thru WA state, I'll have to stop and show you my technique... (tain't really mine, I learned it from a pard named Mark Effle...). The key being, never...

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How cool is that. Griff, what do you use as your shotgun now for SASS. If you're using a double, probably not a huge jump to cocking those hammers. A '97 to a double would be a big change up. From the beginning in '85 I've used a IGA/Stoeger Coachgun. Although I've done some serious polishing on th...

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Congratulations to your daughter, well done.

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Well... I couldn't very well say the .44 Magnum of BP guns... the .44 Walker Colt holds that distinction! And, the .45 Colt with 38grains of 3F behind a 250 boolit is nothing to sneeze at!

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I ain't measured them... I'm guessin' 28".

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Some weeks ago I picked up a shotgun from another forum member. It was a little worse for wear and showing it's age. And it still does. But after some magic by 86er it is again a tight, functioning side-by-side. It will probably see VERY little use, unless I decide to sleeve the barrels down to 20 g...

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Don McDowell wrote: Griff as much fun as the 45 loaded with bp is, you really come to understand why the 38-40 was liked so well when you tramp the case down with as much 3f as she can hold.

OH YEAH!!! The .357 Magnum of BP cartridges!!!

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Is the 32-20 ammo sold as CASS loads lower pressure than other factory ammo? I would be getting way ahead of myself shopping for 32-20 dies now but if I could get some low pressure factory loads it would supply me with brass and provide instant gratification. Thanks, Tom I believe that most .32-20 ...

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See: New vs. Old, brand loyalty, buying american, Henry Big Boy. Many opinions about the "Big Boy"... but in the final analysis... they seem to take care of any problems.

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One of my favorite side team events that used to be held in SASS matches was the "Tree Cuttin'"! It's when the .45Colt and .44WCF leverguns really shined! Those boys with the .38s were jealous as the .45Colt equipped teams chopped their tree down with only a few shots. One time in CA, 5 of...

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Given that dies are produced at a uniform size from the factory, do their cast bullets change in size after cooling, depending on rate and type of cooling and/or what they are composed of? 1st, that "uniform size" from the factory is a misnomer. As with any machining or manufacturing proc...

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Yep... not pricey for an original... especially if it's in working order. I'm a little suspect about that false muzzle that rotates to load the magazine. I'd like to see a closeup of the muzzle.

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1851s & Henry

1873s by Colt & Winchester

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Looking at Hodgdon's data, I gotta agree... Lil'Gun gives the highest velocity at the lowest pressure. Winch 296 or H-110 would be good alternates.

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Shooting on yer own property? As in with GUNS??? Oh my!

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I didn't realize there was another type of revolver other than a single action. :o :mrgreen: It's not big feat to load either round with a 250 gr+ bullet to 900 or 1000 fps. I can't tell any difference in accuracy or effectiveness on targets down range from either cartridge. Just pick the first one...

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Talked to 86er today, and sounds like you had a good time. Does your 1892 use a firing pin that likes those in a Rossi? I have a spare.

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Griff, I love the way you approach things - an education every time I read your take. But - I have a Colt SSA and it is 44 Special. Ah, OS... more's the pity. You simply don't know her well enough... yet. I have high hopes you'll attain that special relationship and understanding will flow thru you...

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Ysabel Kid wrote:Selleck's the best of our living actors, no doubt about it.

My wife sez that when Tom grows up, he may come close to Sam Elliot. I think she's got a crush!

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Guns are its. Nits are its. Guns, especially Single Actions and Lever actions are definitely hers. Mighty comfortable to hold, with a magic that only a close relationship will reveal to the few that pay attention. Others may pretent to understand... but the magic escapes them; some may think they u...

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Gun magazines are not always the be source for factual data. The Colt "Cowboy" is as Joe described... a Ruger in Colt's clothing... but made by Colt. Neither FIE or EMF had anything to do with it. EMF is simply an importer, & may influence some of the import manufacturers but... makes ...

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Ysabel Kid wrote:... - and it had been going for 7+ hours!

YK, that's a SHORT cleaning session for my .45 Colt brass. I usually dump it in, turn it on, and forget it till the next day. But, then again, I'm cleaning after using BP!

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Joe, Hope that works out in the NEAR future! Worked narc's for 2.5 yrs. Serving search warrants is definitely an adrenal dump. Kim... you'll like this: I worked narc's for a while... usually dressed in cowboy boots, levi's, hawaiian shirt & either cowboy hat or ball cap... never got made once......

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OK, I'm still waiting to see the reloading press mounted to the tailgate of a pickup. No pics... but I have an old Lyman "C" press that's bolted to a piece of 1" plywood and would be "C" clamped to the brackets on the tailgate of the my p/u that held my anvil in place when ...

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Gun Smith wrote:Never Dull, the truckers AND SAILORS friend. I used to use it on uncoated aluminum wheels. Now most everything has some sort of clearcoat on it. I think most truck stops still carry it.

I've yet to see a chandler's shop that doesn't carry it!

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If short rifles/shotguns were bad for home defence, then why are they often the weapon of home Offence, or Close quarter battle. Military, SWAT, FBI uses the M4 Carbine, Bennelli M4 , H&K MP5, and special troops have used the UZI and others, and the list goes on. These are weapons of choice, no...

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Chiming as you typed! :P Back in '95 I got laid off from a middle management position with the County... and went thru the State unemployment office... being WM>45 & medically retired from another field; then in a job market that was overloaded with degreed folks in that field... (mine's in Engl...

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Prayers up!

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Joe,
Just saw this... prayers still can't hurt, so I add mine. I lived in Costa Mesa for 10 or 11 years and Hoag has one of the best reps in the County.

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