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Lefty Dude

I like the Nosler 200 gr. RNJHP, behind Unique. The same bullet in 240 gr. is more accurate in my 92 Carbine, and WW296 powder in mag cases.

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Naval Jelly, and a nylon brush

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For an extra firm crimp with the 44WCF, I double crimp. Roll crimp first, then use the Lee FCD.
Just hope you never attempt to break one down if you make a mistake.
Works for me.

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High Country Gun shop, Sharlott Hall Museum, Fort Whipple Museum located at the VA hospital. And then, there is the Town Square surrounded by Taverns and gift shops. Be sure and have a Craft Beer at the Prescott Brewing Company, also on the Square. Good food there too. If you know some one that work...

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Use same loading as 30-30 Winchester. You will not be far off.

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Nice Post. I shoot a pair of 51 navy's in CAS/SASS competition. I also have a pair of 1860's that I shoot, by far the 51's are my favorite. We recently chronograph my 51 Navy load, which I had never done before. With 21 grains of a sub black powder APP my 5 shots averaged 975fps with two shots at 10...

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I like my Bond Derringer 45 snakeslayer, my usually carry is a 410 3" with # 5 shot in one barrel and a 45 Colt 250 gr. SWC with a proper amount of Unique. I have a custom belt slide that holds four extra 45's and one 410.

Works for me.

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For CAS/SASS I use Unique & American Select. I have found Unique at Cabela's on several occasions. Scored three pound of Unique from a Vendor who was setting up prior to the SASS Winter Range National match held here in Phoenix Feb. of this year. We use American Select more than Unique, lucky fo...

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For light loads of Unique and other flake powders I use an Aquarium pump on the powder hopper of my Dillon. Strapped on the out side it vibrates and keeps the powder drops to less than a tenth of a grain or less each in variance. Mostly dead on, and no variance. Any small vibrator will work. WalMart...

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I have one that is slicked up for SASS/CAS. It feeds & shoots any an all I select to feed the piece. There is a Cowboy Shooter in Ohio by the Alias name of Lassiter, he will tune 1887's so they are slicker than a Toads tongue. Mine is set up for the "drop Two" feature. You load Two she...

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A new Breaker is needed.

I had a similar problem with my AC unit last year. The Compressor tried to start. I used my Digital VOM and got the proper voltage.
Replaced the Breaker and problem solved.
A loose connection will also cause the same symptom.

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Last Year at a Garage Sale I picked up 10 boxes of Winchester 16 Ga. # 6 shot in WW AA type hulls, $2.00 a box. I have several 16's, my favorite is the Remington 870 made in 1954. Last Week I chased down a Fox Sterlingworth 16 SXS with a Friend, He bought the piece for $275.00. It was on Craig's Lis...

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I had one in 308, sold it to my Nephew. Worst mistake I ever made. He still has the piece, holds on to it like Gold.

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If this is bothersome , and causes you great angst you can send me the piece. I gladly accept re-gifts.

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A 30 Remmy case is the same as a 25, you can neck down a 30 and ream the neck to the proper thickness.

BTW; the 25 Remmy was the least made chambering of the model 14/141 Rifles. In good shape they are worth more than the 30's & 35's.

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Krylon clear finish ?

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Let me know how far the side plate goes after the links blow-out. Keep you head low as the Bolt part your hair.
May I suggest 5% instead of 10%. The 45-70 case is twice the volume of the 44WCF.
Either way I would not attempt this with my 73 44WCF. 92 yes, and maybe. 73 NO !

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The 7mm Waters is the perfect intermediate die.

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Richardx wrote:Lefty Dude,

"Cowboy Screw Drivers" excuse my ignorance, please, are CSD's those screwdrivers for your gun belt or is this a wildcat I have not heard of?

Thanks,
Richard X

For your Gun belt, used in CAS/SASS.
I also make one on a 45/70 case.

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Take it down in steps. I would first use a 7X30 Waters die, down to 7MM. Then take it done to 25-35. Case length trimming and inside neck reaming will also be required. I have new Winchester 25-35 brass I use to make my Cowboy Screw Drivers. How ever I am running low or I would sell some. I have a b...

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How about Ivory Soap ?

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I use 50% Kroil & Hoppes, apply with a bore mop and let it soak. Repeat as many times as necessary till no more fouling appears on a patched jag. I let it soak over night, then clean out with a patch and repeat. My 1894 Krag , I thought it would never be clean from the 100 years or so of fouling...

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Most Uberti 73 levers have the lever flop. Makes for fast operation.

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The piece will never decrease in value, only increase. It's a Colt, shoot the piece and enjoy.
If it were a first generation I would still shoot the piece, only in moderation and only with black powder.

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Just remember, no two Rossi 92's are created equal .

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A new front sight might be required. I replaced my Handi front with a Williams 20 ga. shorty ramp and then measured for the proper sight insert. For the Rear I have a 1894 Krag sight.
Makes for a nice replacement sight package for the Handi.

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Lovely 141/35, very nice. I had a 141/30 made in 1936 that was a tack driver with lead bullets. The barrel slugged at .3065".
I sold it to a Remington Collector that needed it for his collection.

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jnyork wrote:I am going to sell some Goex 3F and wonder what is a fair price per pound, I have googled around some and cant seem to get any good info. Thanks.

I would be interested in buy some of your BP. Where in Arizona are you ?

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Very collectable piece, not many made. might be worth $400.00 or more.

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A Friend of mine just bought a Python in 98% condition, made in 1967. He paid $1350.00 for the piece, and was proud to get his dream piece.

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I shoot BP in my 73/44WCF, the innerds stay clean for a very long time. 45 colt, not so much.

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30K PSI will blow up a Colt or Colt Clone. The New Frontier is just a Colt SAA with adjustable sights.
Stick with Colt loads & no Plus P loads.
Unique might be your best Powder, it works for me. I load both Lead & jacketed 250 gr. bullets with Unique.

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Also on display is the Ship's Bell from the USS Arizona.

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My accuracy load for my Uberti 73 Carbine is 5.4 gr. of Unique behind a 200 gr. RNFP. Not a heavy hitter, but lights out at 100 yards.

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I doubt Marlin will introduce the 32 Mag ever again. They took a licking on the original run. My Brother had one and its was a dog. The piece had feeding issues big time. Seems Marlin decided to use a 38/357 lifter carrier. He finally got it to feed right by using JB Weld and building the carrier ra...

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I use a soldering Iron, put the tip on the screw or such and then they come out. Works every time.

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I have some 44 Special brass to trade for other brass. Whats ya got ?

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They do not like SWC's, and most are overbored. I had one that the bore slugged, .431".

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Dropping a long bullet from a hot mold, not quite cooled enough for release will bend the shape. I had this happen casting some 500 gr 45-70's in a single cavity mold. I had to recast half the lot because of distortion.

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I look forward to your Posts with the History, attached.
Thanks for sharing.

Lefty

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I am having my 1860 Belgium Colt Centaure 44 C&B Revolver, converted to 45 Colt cartridge with a new cylinder.
The piece was made in 1959 in Belgium. Long before the Italian Clones.
I should have it sometime after the first of the Year.

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The .380 mold is perfect for the .36 cal. C&B Revolver shooters.

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You will need a tight over-powder wad of some sort. If this wad is not tight you will experience a POOF! and the shot will roll out the barrel.
Go here for wads & info for brass shell reloading:
http://www.circlefly.com

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With my stable of 44WCF shooters, I have settled on a size of .428". They all seem to enjoy this with great appetite. I have one Uberti early Navy Arms Carbine made in the 1980's. This is the most accurate of the pair I have. This barrel slugs, .4255". I load a special accuracy load, and u...

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Some Buffs are very accurate. This piece is very popular with Long range CASS/SASS shooters.
I own one in 38-55.

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I have bought several Lyman type Luber/Sizers in the past Several Years. Some are Gray in color. When I get them, I take them apart. Then using my Heat-Gun I clean them up. All the old dried lube just runs out and off the cast Iron frame & piston. I spray the case inside and out with WD-40 and b...

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Now you need a Bond Derringer in 45 Colt/410, to go with your 45 pair.

I bought one a few months back. They are a handful to shoot.

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#6 is my preference. Anything over #7 and you get a long shot string with the smaller guages.

The best, is to check your pattern and see what the piece is throwing, and at what distance.

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Dillon suggests Federal primers no be used in the reloader's they make. There have been many mishaps in the primer tubes. Be careful how you drop the follower stick in the tube with 100 primers under the stick. The use of rifle primers could also be a factor. There is a difference between Pistol &am...

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Was he using Federal LPP's ?

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