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by Ben_Rumson
Wed Jun 22, 2016 11:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gas Check Alternatives
Replies: 16
Views: 1198

Re: Gas Check Alternatives

My dermatologist would beg to differ. He thinks the "ball" cap is the worst invention in the history of mankind!
Unless he needed felt wads :D
by Ben_Rumson
Tue Jun 21, 2016 5:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gas Check Alternatives
Replies: 16
Views: 1198

Re: Gas Check Alternatives

[quote I often use wads punched from an old cowboy hat and dipped in bullet lube to prevent leading from soft bullets.][/quote]

Excellent use of cowboy hats! :lol: :twisted:
by Ben_Rumson
Tue Jun 21, 2016 12:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gas Check Alternatives
Replies: 16
Views: 1198

Re: Gas Check Alternatives

I think your assumption that the glue to be used is a white glue is correct. The glue is meant to keep the disc stuck on the base to protect it from flame cutting but meant to fall off once the bullet leaves the bore… The advantage to the disc dropping off is that it cannot contribute to degradation...
by Ben_Rumson
Wed Jun 08, 2016 6:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: D-Day
Replies: 18
Views: 1699

Re: D-Day

Reagan did go to Germany & laid a wreath at a SS graveyard back in may 85
by Ben_Rumson
Fri May 27, 2016 11:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I feel like I won the lottery
Replies: 20
Views: 2548

Re: I feel like I won the lottery

Drool!
by Ben_Rumson
Wed May 25, 2016 7:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 50 years of Zulu
Replies: 40
Views: 6092

Re: 50 years of Zulu

Let's get one thing straight ... It's Martin' Enry!!
by Ben_Rumson
Fri May 13, 2016 5:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Serbian mauser
Replies: 16
Views: 2195

Re: Serbian mauser

If it aint been said so far, SWEEEEEEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Ben_Rumson
Fri May 13, 2016 5:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: :)
Replies: 48
Views: 4956

Re: :)

Congrats.... Now get out there with the boy & shoot that Enfield!!
Just picked me up a 1916 ver.
by Ben_Rumson
Fri May 13, 2016 11:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Twyla has "gone home"...
Replies: 54
Views: 7077

Re: Twyla has "gone home"...

Very sorry for your loss and your extended family there in Africa
Condolences
by Ben_Rumson
Sun May 08, 2016 8:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good trade.
Replies: 12
Views: 2025

Re: Good trade.

You done good!
by Ben_Rumson
Wed May 04, 2016 5:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "The Good The Bad The Ugly" music..How Made
Replies: 17
Views: 3206

Re: "The Good The Bad The Ugly" music..How Made

I never could see what people liked about the original version..... This ver is a least funny... The Movie.. Tuco stole the show..
by Ben_Rumson
Wed May 04, 2016 4:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: USS Kitty Hawk CV 63
Replies: 28
Views: 4756

Re: USS Kitty Hawk CV 63

Our food was great !
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by Ben_Rumson
Wed May 04, 2016 11:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not leverguns at all. Need some advice
Replies: 21
Views: 3517

Re: Not leverguns at all. Need some advice

Search for them on ebay as " Pattern 1907 bayonet " Some of them bring more $$ according to the maker. Good Luck
Very neat to have those souvenirs ... But comes a day...
by Ben_Rumson
Thu Apr 21, 2016 5:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leatherwood Malcolm M73G4 Scope pics link added
Replies: 13
Views: 1563

Re: Leatherwood Malcolm M73G4 Scope

As you say, Cool Beans! I didn't know they made new weaver style 330s Glad it worked out for you...
I've got a few 330s I've mounted on various rifles.. They have a lot of eye relief close to 4-5 " IIRC
The new ones close to that?
by Ben_Rumson
Thu Apr 07, 2016 11:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Radioactive Hogs are out of control
Replies: 21
Views: 3334

Re: Radioactive Hogs are out of control

More Karma
by Ben_Rumson
Sun Apr 03, 2016 3:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spring stroll
Replies: 31
Views: 2892

Re: Spring stroll

Dude! A Spring walk with you Dad's 92. Chokes me up when I think about it...
by Ben_Rumson
Sun Mar 27, 2016 5:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Velocity change with powder position -- progress maybe
Replies: 6
Views: 1180

Re: Velocity change with powder position -- progress maybe

OK I'll stick my neck out... Heavy bullets seem to mitigate powder position sensitivity....
by Ben_Rumson
Sun Mar 27, 2016 2:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Making my own cap & ball wads
Replies: 25
Views: 2858

Re: Making my own cap & ball wads

This is what I'm talking about
by Ben_Rumson
Thu Mar 24, 2016 6:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Smokeless In BP
Replies: 48
Views: 3963

Re: Smokeless In BP

I've loaded reduced smokeless loads w/ fillers for years in several cartridge rifles & had lots of fun but I've seen hammers go to full cock & half cock in a muzzle loader from too much back pressure through the nipple w/BP... Dunno what would happen with a duplex charge of BP & smokeles...
by Ben_Rumson
Wed Mar 23, 2016 5:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Time for a new two wheeler!
Replies: 27
Views: 2453

Re: Time for a new two wheeler!

I drool at every Victory I see. I hope the one you get keeps you happy... Black & Tan 8)
by Ben_Rumson
Wed Mar 23, 2016 5:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ignoring gas checks
Replies: 19
Views: 1199

Re: Ignoring gas checks

240 XTP.JPG Aye! Increased friction! The pic shows a bullet I shot that clocked between 1100 &1200 fps out of my 1873SRC.. A .429XTP Note the lead that soldered itself on the inside of the jacket where the rifling bears on it during its semi milisecond ride out the 20" tube. Edit Kind of m...
by Ben_Rumson
Wed Mar 23, 2016 11:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Getting Ready to Head Home to Africa
Replies: 20
Views: 2117

Re: Getting Ready to Head Home to Africa

Bon Voyage!
by Ben_Rumson
Wed Mar 23, 2016 11:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester Model 94 Scope Mount ? (Completed) :-)
Replies: 81
Views: 16393

Re: Winchester Model 94 Scope Mount ? (Completed) :-)

Looking really good :D Hows she handle? Shoot them targets at a hunnert?
by Ben_Rumson
Wed Mar 23, 2016 11:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Squirrel Rifle
Replies: 27
Views: 1827

Re: Squirrel Rifle

Nice work! Should be a neat rifle! I love Flinters...

Got Oxy - Acetylene for the T.G.?
by Ben_Rumson
Wed Mar 23, 2016 10:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ignoring gas checks
Replies: 19
Views: 1199

Re: Ignoring gas checks

But if you have a rough bore as I do in my 1873 Win SRC there's not enough chamber diameter there to fit a proper diameter bullet. GCs allow it to shoot good without leading or very little. We talk about leading being caused by gas blow by - flame cutting... How is it that a TP wad when examined aft...
by Ben_Rumson
Sun Mar 20, 2016 12:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Original 73 Winchester firing pin question
Replies: 7
Views: 2080

Re: Original 73 Winchester firing pin question

The case will also accept large rifle primers which have a slightly higher profile... It would be simple to prime a case and & fire it before the rifle gets disassembled.
by Ben_Rumson
Sat Mar 19, 2016 8:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Original 73 Winchester firing pin question
Replies: 7
Views: 2080

Re: Original 73 Winchester firing pin question

Have you tried a lower profile primer i.e. pistol primers?
by Ben_Rumson
Sat Mar 19, 2016 12:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: strange story from WWII
Replies: 23
Views: 3193

Re: strange story from WWII

INCREDIBLE!
by Ben_Rumson
Wed Mar 16, 2016 2:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Making my own cap & ball wads
Replies: 25
Views: 2858

Re: Making my own cap & ball wads

They shot conicals way back when & didnt use wads...I shoot a .452"180gr SWC with the bottom band sized .450" & lubed with SPG from my Lyman lubrisizer in a 44 cal 1858 New Army clone...No mess.. Makes a perfect seal every time.. Never a cross fire .. I did have to shave the loadin...
by Ben_Rumson
Mon Mar 07, 2016 1:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interesting bit of Western history
Replies: 20
Views: 2631

Re: Interesting bit of Western history

Years ago Erik's Deli sandwich shops in the Bay area region of CA named a sandwich "Cross Eyed Charley" in her honor... Now they'd prolly name it Cross Dresser Charley... :lol:
by Ben_Rumson
Mon Mar 07, 2016 1:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fury........the movie
Replies: 12
Views: 1781

Re: Fury........the movie

I dunno... I thought it was about a chance to put aside the war for a moment and feel normal for Pitts character ... Enjoy a bit of domesticity; Even though it was forced...Have some eggs cooked & served by women and feel normal eating a breakfast in a house... Crew hostility may be seen as bein...
by Ben_Rumson
Wed Mar 02, 2016 7:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 303 British Loads & Sierra ProHunters
Replies: 41
Views: 9995

Re: 303 British Loads & Sierra ProHunters

Neat post JR 8) 8) ..

Edit: Forgot to ask need someone to furnish the sight radius on the NO.1 MK III
Thanks
by Ben_Rumson
Tue Mar 01, 2016 6:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: R.I.P George Kennedy 28/02/16
Replies: 9
Views: 1415

Re: R.I.P George Kennedy 28/02/16

+1
by Ben_Rumson
Tue Mar 01, 2016 6:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Revelation of a Cockroach Hunter
Replies: 44
Views: 9331

Re: Revelation of a Cockroach Hunter

8) But why the cammo on the inside of the bunker?
by Ben_Rumson
Thu Feb 25, 2016 6:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reloading Bench Question - Engineering
Replies: 35
Views: 4383

Re: Reloading Bench Question - Engineering

+1 sore shoulder The press is bolted on a 2x6 about 10" long .... Clamps anywhere...Edit Even at the range :D
by Ben_Rumson
Wed Feb 24, 2016 9:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 303 British Loads & Sierra ProHunters
Replies: 41
Views: 9995

Re: 303 British Loads & Sierra ProHunters

The Brits furnished front sight sets of different heights. Five to a set IIRC.. That might get your 150s on target to a point...I see them around..,ebay?
Good luck!
by Ben_Rumson
Mon Feb 22, 2016 7:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .44-40 and lead bullets - case 'filler'
Replies: 24
Views: 3494

Re: .44-40 and lead bullets - case 'filler'

Looks very promising...The 21gr group looks like the best load... I've had the same type group and it was sighting error... Front sight might be too wide for the bull... Experiment with different size bulls ... An old Elmer Keith trick...

Unburnt powder... A dash of some BP? Good Luck!
by Ben_Rumson
Mon Feb 22, 2016 7:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What More Do You Really Need...
Replies: 42
Views: 4850

Re: What More Do You Really Need...

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Keith... Turns out he couldn't find any Savage made ammo :shock: But here's my new to me baby :D
by Ben_Rumson
Mon Feb 22, 2016 2:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For you older guys....
Replies: 45
Views: 4727

Re: For you older guys....

Yep ... A Colt .38 Special Officers Model Match. Just like I saw in the "Rifleman" magazine that the majority of the 1950s & 60s Pistol Champs and top shooters used...
by Ben_Rumson
Sat Feb 20, 2016 9:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Added a Savage 99A 375 Winchester
Replies: 38
Views: 5034

Re: Added a Savage 99A 375 Winchester

Congrats... SWeeet! I bought one of those a couple of years ago on GB but had to send it back because the barrel had a bulge the seller claimed he didn't notice :roll: Been watching this 250-3000 but my lust for it is fading as the price climbs ...http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=...
by Ben_Rumson
Sat Feb 20, 2016 2:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite bad guy?
Replies: 56
Views: 6105

Re: Favorite bad guy?

Saw Robert Ryan in "Naked Spur" as the BG this morning. Jimmy Stewart as the good guy.
by Ben_Rumson
Thu Feb 18, 2016 3:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hoppes #9 ???h
Replies: 12
Views: 1803

Re: Hoppes #9 ???h

+1 Malamute
by Ben_Rumson
Sat Feb 13, 2016 7:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What More Do You Really Need...
Replies: 42
Views: 4850

Re: What More Do You Really Need...

Thanks for your concern tman :lol: , I know it's a burden, but I think I'm man enough to handle the extra half pound of weight and the extra 1& 3/4" of length. :wink: cshold Guy that handled the transfer says he has some Savage made ammo he would dig out for me.. Here's hoping that it's not...
by Ben_Rumson
Sat Feb 13, 2016 2:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What More Do You Really Need...
Replies: 42
Views: 4850

Re: What More Do You Really Need...

Working to make my 99 H 30-30 like this one
by Ben_Rumson
Wed Feb 10, 2016 7:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Talking of WMR!
Replies: 27
Views: 3053

Re: Talking of WMR!

8) The CZ and the Smoothbores...be it fixed ammo types or the Caplocks & Flinters... Congrats.. Makes me laugh to see how much game you bag...
That's some healthy looking game!
For being dead..
by Ben_Rumson
Fri Feb 05, 2016 8:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1895 blow ups?
Replies: 14
Views: 2368

Re: Winchester 1895 blow ups?

Is it fact or fiction that the 95 action eventually stretches ?
by Ben_Rumson
Fri Feb 05, 2016 8:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Revisiting Various Loading Presses
Replies: 36
Views: 4258

Re: Revisiting Various Loading Presses

John I just wonder with your various set up times & woes if your Lee might be able offset some of those with a Lee 4 hole Turret conversion kit. You could have in Station 1, a sizing die with the de capping pin removed ... Station 2, Lee's powder thru expander/flaring die & your powder dispe...
by Ben_Rumson
Tue Feb 02, 2016 8:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need ideas for fake case hardening
Replies: 34
Views: 3749

Re: Need ideas for fake case hardening

Ditto what J Miller said.
by Ben_Rumson
Sun Jan 24, 2016 5:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger modified a Savage 99 to be gas operated..?
Replies: 7
Views: 1479

Re: Ruger modified a Savage 99 to be gas operated..?

Somehow I skipped over page 8 & missed that ...Regarding the pics of his 99 ... Makes JMBs flapper actuated 73 Winchester look a little crude...