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by Griff
Mon Oct 23, 2023 9:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who Knew?
Replies: 11
Views: 447

Who Knew?

My once fired .32-40 brass stretched. Probably less than 50% of the 60 rounds I reloaded today. Lyman's 50th sez "trim-to" length is 2.120". Some of mine were as long as 2.23". Most were in the 2.15" range. I dropped my previous load of 15 grains of 5744 to 14 grains, as the...
by Griff
Mon Oct 23, 2023 2:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bought an entire reloading room!
Replies: 19
Views: 795

Re: Bought an entire reloading room!

Cool score!
by Griff
Sun Oct 22, 2023 11:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The American Buffalo
Replies: 20
Views: 1125

Re: The American Buffalo

I enjoyed both parts 1 & 2, along with the short companion film. Learned a lot about the folks and wide variety of them who worked and are working to bring them back. But, I worry about the fervor of environmentalists(?) that would displace humans at the benefit of animals. Or other humans based...
by Griff
Sun Oct 22, 2023 11:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It's 10/22! Happy Ruger Day!
Replies: 3
Views: 154

Re: It's 10/22! Happy Ruger Day!

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by Griff
Sun Oct 22, 2023 11:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hunting accounts using lever guns?
Replies: 9
Views: 448

Re: Hunting accounts using lever guns?

Scattered among other informative articles, there are a few here: https://www.leverguns.com/articles/Default.htm
by Griff
Sun Oct 22, 2023 11:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tsunami warnings
Replies: 14
Views: 460

Re: Tsunami warnings

In 1969 Geologists and physics both predicted CA would fall off into the Pacific. I hitchhiked my way to NO... co-incidently, just in time for Madri-Gras... I'm still waiting for the predicted fall of CA, (into the ocean, we know it's really fallen far)!
by Griff
Sun Oct 22, 2023 11:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reloading Dies question
Replies: 8
Views: 330

Re: Reloading Dies question

After a couple of decades of using nothing but lubed, cast bullets, my 45 Colt seating die needed the accumulated hardened, sticky lube cleaned out of it...
by Griff
Sat Oct 21, 2023 8:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just in Time for Fall -- for BP shooters!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 278

Re: Just in Time for Fall -- for BP shooters!!!

Ysabel Kid wrote: Sat Oct 21, 2023 8:39 pm:lol: :lol: :lol:
+1!
by Griff
Sat Oct 21, 2023 8:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 225 Years Ago Today, October 21st...
Replies: 10
Views: 479

Re: 225 Years Ago Today, October 21st...

I always wondered what it took to get assigned to her.
by Griff
Fri Oct 20, 2023 2:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It's About Time!!
Replies: 6
Views: 384

Re: It's About Time!!

"Weapons of war have no place on California's streets," Bonta said in a statement Thursday. I hate to break it to AG Bonta, but 'weapons of war" have been on America's streets since revolutionary times! (Yes, ang before). Plus, the AR-15 is not a "weapon of war."
by Griff
Fri Oct 20, 2023 2:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good or Bad ?
Replies: 5
Views: 337

Re: Good or Bad ?

Yes. Maybe.
by Griff
Fri Oct 20, 2023 1:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your Chronograph just became obsolete
Replies: 19
Views: 1033

Re: Your Chronograph just became obsolete

I like it! Between it and the Longshot target camera system, your chronograph and spotting scope just became redundant!
by Griff
Thu Oct 19, 2023 7:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I took my wife shooting today
Replies: 17
Views: 760

Re: I took my wife shooting today

marlinman93 wrote: Thu Oct 19, 2023 6:32 pmAnytime the wives can go along is a great time of shooting! Looks like fun Walt!
+1!
by Griff
Wed Oct 18, 2023 4:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1876 for Brown Bear
Replies: 22
Views: 1513

Re: 1876 for Brown Bear

I'm not particularly fond of bear meat... so I hope y'all forgive for taking a pass. I believe my 45-70 in the 1886 will get the job done... and with better sights, the Sharps 1874 in .40-90SBN will also, with the added advantage I can remain farther away!
by Griff
Sun Oct 15, 2023 3:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unique doesn’t meter well?
Replies: 29
Views: 1220

Re: Unique doesn’t meter well?

Just out of interest...I've just acquired some Unique but use Herco in a small game load for the 30-30. How does Unique differ from Herco please? Unique is #45 on the LoadData.com burn rate chart and Herco is #51. Whereas on the Hodgdon chart published by LA Silhouette Club webpage, Unique is #31 &...
by Griff
Sun Oct 15, 2023 1:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fake Grass..... Just gotta have that 'lawn' look...
Replies: 9
Views: 405

Re: Fake Grass..... Just gotta have that 'lawn' look...

GunnyMack wrote: Sun Oct 15, 2023 12:52 pmThat's kind of a family inside joke Griff. My God parents neighbor had a tiny lot and an even tinier concrete patio they painted green, was always funny to us.
I've seen the same thing... funny to me also!
by Griff
Sun Oct 15, 2023 12:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fake Grass..... Just gotta have that 'lawn' look...
Replies: 9
Views: 405

Re: Fake Grass..... Just gotta have that 'lawn' look...

GunnyMack wrote: Sat Oct 14, 2023 4:02 pmPour concrete , paint it green !
I wouldn't waste the paint!
by Griff
Sun Oct 15, 2023 12:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unique doesn’t meter well?
Replies: 29
Views: 1220

Re: Unique doesn’t meter well?

I think that was a hold over from the last powder shortage so folks would buy all there was on the shelf! :P I've never had a problem using Unique on my either my RCBS Uniflow or either Dillon. But, I've never tried loading it in very small (under 6 grain) charges.
by Griff
Sun Oct 15, 2023 12:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wet vs dry
Replies: 8
Views: 428

Re: Wet vs dry

Earlier this year I bought a Frankford Arsenal wet tumbling kit that was on sale at Midway. Since I shoot a lot of BP rounds, I tend to decap before tumbling, either dry or wet. With the wet and using the pins I find my brass comes out shiny, inside and out, including the primer pockets. I've reload...
by Griff
Sun Oct 15, 2023 12:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Misplaced Firearm
Replies: 20
Views: 804

Re: Misplaced Firearm

You guys are making me feel better... now I just gotta remember that my gunsmith has 2 of my 1851s and my favorite shotgun for repair!
by Griff
Sat Oct 14, 2023 11:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Long lost siblings reunited after 130+ years
Replies: 8
Views: 508

Re: Long lost siblings reunited after 130+ years

Ysabel Kid wrote: Sat Oct 14, 2023 8:11 pmVery cool! 8)
+1!
by Griff
Wed Oct 11, 2023 8:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What would you pay for reloading powder...?
Replies: 10
Views: 477

Re: What would you pay for reloading powder...?

AJMD429 wrote: Wed Oct 11, 2023 7:37 pm.
How about primers...?
At least 75% of today's price.
by Griff
Wed Oct 11, 2023 6:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What would you pay for reloading powder...?
Replies: 10
Views: 477

Re: What would you pay for reloading powder...?

horsesoldier03 wrote: Wed Oct 11, 2023 5:21 pmI can buy powder locally in KS for about $39 a lbs. If I were buying USED, I would expect closer to $25 would be my top dollar.
I must be a cheap skate, my top price would be in the neighborhood of $20. (I don't know SURE CERTAIN what powder is contained in any bottle).
by Griff
Wed Oct 11, 2023 4:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hunting Hard
Replies: 6
Views: 405

Re: Hunting Hard

:mrgreen: :mrgreen:
by Griff
Wed Oct 11, 2023 4:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The talk about forgetting guns has been useful ....
Replies: 3
Views: 239

Re: The talk about forgetting guns has been useful ....

Excellent post Jim. Glad you got it back and enjoy it so much. I once owned a Single Six and traded it for a Marlin 336 in .30-30. When my Dad moved from AZ to TN he mentioned that he wanted to hunt bears... so I gifted him the 336. After he passed, my Mom gave me his guns, and my son his 10-22. I a...
by Griff
Wed Oct 11, 2023 3:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Misplaced Firearm
Replies: 20
Views: 804

Re: Misplaced Firearm

All that danged trouble to locate the rifle and during today's trip to the range, instead of 200 yards, I decided to start at the 100 yard line. Took the target, camera and tablet out to the target line (I was the sole occupant), and set up the target stand, put the camera off to one side about 10 f...
by Griff
Tue Oct 10, 2023 9:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why do I always do this.
Replies: 9
Views: 566

Re: Why do I always do this.

That seems to make more sense that making the one shot during deer season and relying on that same round the following. You never know when you'll find the better load if you don't experiment a little.
by Griff
Tue Oct 10, 2023 4:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for 327 federal brass
Replies: 13
Views: 673

Re: Looking for 327 federal brass

I just checked on Ammoseek.com and they didn't list anyone that had it. They're usually a good start for a search.
by Griff
Tue Oct 10, 2023 4:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Misplaced Firearm
Replies: 20
Views: 804

Re: Misplaced Firearm

Phew! Thought for a minute that I might be alone in losin' it! Whatever "it" is! Good thing I have those hooks in the kitchen for car keys!
by Griff
Tue Oct 10, 2023 1:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Misplaced Firearm
Replies: 20
Views: 804

Misplaced Firearm

Has anyone done this... today I to gather some stuff to take a rifle to the range and work on getting a good 200 sight setting and test out my new "Longshot" target camera. I gathered up ammo, range bags, bench supports, (front & rear), chronograph and targets, but when I looked for th...
by Griff
Tue Oct 10, 2023 1:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Limbaugh's "My Father's Speech" - pretty moving
Replies: 1
Views: 144

Re: Limbaugh's "My Father's Speech" - pretty moving

In the past I've asked political candidates if they would sign the Declaration of Independence. Few said "Yes." Most have said, "...it's not applicable, now." Their animas toward America is unsurprising.
by Griff
Mon Oct 09, 2023 11:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Made a New Levergun Convert
Replies: 14
Views: 654

Re: Made a New Levergun Convert

You have sentenced him to many purchases, well done. :lol: :lol: +1! And steering him toward the 1886 was a good move also. I don't fear any 45-70 loading in my Browning version, whereas I'm leery of the Marlin action. I've even broken down the couple of 100 375 Winchesters I had loaded near max an...
by Griff
Mon Oct 09, 2023 1:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Made a New Levergun Convert
Replies: 14
Views: 654

Re: Made a New Levergun Convert

You have sentenced him to many purchases, well done. :lol: :lol: +1! And steering him toward the 1886 was a good move also. I don't fear any 45-70 loading in my Browning version, whereas I'm leery of the Marlin action. I've even broken down the couple of 100 375 Winchesters I had loaded near max an...
by Griff
Mon Oct 09, 2023 12:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1895CB RLA
Replies: 9
Views: 524

Re: Marlin 1895CB RLA

EG73 wrote: Sat Oct 07, 2023 2:29 amNevermind about it anyways. Was told they’d put my name on it and it ended up sold to someone else so ah well.
Sometimes one must simply act... I've failed to follow that advice a few times myself... but, when I've followed it, I've very, very seldom regretted it!
by Griff
Sun Oct 08, 2023 4:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just as Reloading Supply Shortages are Easing - Hamas Attacks Israel
Replies: 15
Views: 851

Re: Just as Reloading Supply Shortages are Easing - Hamas Attacks Israel

I'm only low on my Winchester Large Rifle primers... and don't particularly want to switch to what's available right now. My local fun store is still limiting customers to 300 primers per purchase... and going back a few days later isn't much of a successful strategy!
by Griff
Sun Oct 08, 2023 10:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just as Reloading Supply Shortages are Easing - Hamas Attacks Israel
Replies: 15
Views: 851

Re: Just as Reloading Supply Shortages are Easing - Hamas Attacks Israel

It's obviously a World Wide conspiracy to deprive us of reloading components!
by Griff
Sun Oct 08, 2023 12:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2023 Sagebrush Longshots
Replies: 2
Views: 277

Re: 2023 Sagebrush Longshots

Walt wrote: Sat Oct 07, 2023 3:31 pmVall, your Ballard #3 in .22 lr is an accurate and intriguing rifle. Great shooting!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-Axw0P ... hLongshots
:D :D :D
by Griff
Sat Oct 07, 2023 12:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ghost Riders In The Sky Parody
Replies: 9
Views: 584

Re: Ghost Riders In The Sky Parody

jnyork wrote: Sat Oct 07, 2023 11:50 amHa ha, good one!! :lol: I borrowed that and posted on another board. Thanks
+1!
by Griff
Sat Oct 07, 2023 12:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mistake ... Accident ... or Just Not Paying Attention
Replies: 12
Views: 620

Re: Mistake ... Accident ... or Just Not Paying Attention

I recently attended a match to compete in a couple of side events and the main cowboy match. When I got to the long range event with my Sharps, the scorekeeper asked me "smokeless or BP?" I replied, "We'll both know after the first shot." I'd loaded these 50 rounds a couple of ye...
by Griff
Wed Oct 04, 2023 5:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Arrgghh! Water Leak
Replies: 13
Views: 425

Re: Arrgghh! Water Leak

Maybe the 2nd time will be the charm:
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by Griff
Wed Oct 04, 2023 3:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What are you packing for the National Zombie Attack Alert tomorrow?
Replies: 35
Views: 1863

Re: What are you packing for the National Zombie Attack Alert tomorrow?

GunnyMack wrote: Wed Oct 04, 2023 2:26 pmNow Griff IF you have a GI can full of 308 then you MUST get yourself a rifle in that flavor! :D
Since I've 2 rifles in .30-06, this should make for good trading opportunities!
by Griff
Wed Oct 04, 2023 3:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Arrgghh! Water Leak
Replies: 13
Views: 425

Re: Arrgghh! Water Leak

Well... 1st joint of new pipe to old has a drip! Arrggh! I got 200 lbs of sand to go in before I backfill. I've heard of folks using colored tape for the warning thing tho'... I'll see what I've got around to do the same. Thanks for the reminder.
by Griff
Wed Oct 04, 2023 3:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Varner tang sights?
Replies: 10
Views: 550

Re: Varner tang sights?

No, haven't heard of them before. Picture looks good tho'.
by Griff
Wed Oct 04, 2023 1:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What are you packing for the National Zombie Attack Alert tomorrow?
Replies: 35
Views: 1863

Re: What are you packing for the National Zombie Attack Alert tomorrow?

I just got a text about the alert... All's well, it was just a test... as I sat here with my cap n ball revolvers... (8 in total), 2,000 balls, 2,000 caps, a definite lack of wads, (thanks for reminder to order more)! Worst thing ever... I have a full GI can of 308 ball, but don't own a rifle in tha...
by Griff
Wed Oct 04, 2023 1:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Superstition Mountains
Replies: 19
Views: 1042

Re: The Superstition Mountains

Thanks Jim, great read!
by Griff
Wed Oct 04, 2023 1:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Arrgghh! Water Leak
Replies: 13
Views: 425

Re: Arrgghh! Water Leak

Well, it was a 11 hour job... but it appears fixed. Main 1" line in tees off to the house & continues to the barn. Tee broke. Then my digging with the excavator broke some pipe. Actually made putting new pipe in easier. It didn't rain starting @ 4am like the forecast predicts! My son did mo...
by Griff
Tue Oct 03, 2023 1:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Arrgghh! Water Leak
Replies: 13
Views: 425

Arrgghh! Water Leak

I finished mowing my pastures on Sunday afternoon and noticed a damp patch where there shouldn't be one. Having had no rain in several weeks, it was definitely a potential problem... Yep... a leak. Yesterday the rental company didn't have the small excavator available until today. So, today I rented...
by Griff
Mon Oct 02, 2023 9:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 28 years ago
Replies: 10
Views: 402

Re: 28 years ago

Happy Birthday! Make the most of it!
by Griff
Sat Sep 30, 2023 11:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got the China virus... again
Replies: 39
Views: 1746

Re: Got the Big C... again

I really wish they would string up the people who unleashed this on us. Unfortunately, the list of suspects includes too many well - connected rascals. I don't care... give 'em a choice, hung by the neck till dead or a bullet... I've only been tested once, before a VA visit, negative. I've been out...
by Griff
Sat Sep 30, 2023 10:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Navy Arms rolling block
Replies: 17
Views: 707

Re: Navy Arms rolling block

I love my LowWall in 45 Colt! With its 24" bbl. it has far more potential than I've put it to so far.
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But, it's a much more svelte action than the Rolling Block.