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May he rest in peace, my condolences to his family.

Dave

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Happy to hear you made it home safely!

Dave

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Scott, I use 10.0 Grains. Sent you a message to that effect as well so it doesn't get buried.

Dave

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Great news, prayers for the wee one that she continues to get bigger and stronger and enjoys a long life!

Dave

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Scott have you tried those bullets over Longshot? I need to chronograph the load, but Longshot and the 385gr HP from the MP mould is proving to be quite accurate and not as peppy as my HS6 loads.

Dave

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Here 90 miles North of the West Texas City of El Paso, it's been raining since yesterday, we don't often get free water, so despite cancelling my 38-40 test it is a blessing. Looks like 1-3" of the white fluffy stuff tonight and temps in the mid teens come Sunday night, a bit brisk for this nec...

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Thanks Shasta, I haven't purchased any moulds from Accurate under the new owner, but haven't heard anything negative. The smaller meplat must be a real boon at those longer shooting distances!

Dave- A former Oregonian

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That's a good looking bullet Shasta. I worry about the meplat on these 180s being an issue in a levergun.

Dave

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Loaded up a few more 38-40 this evening. More NOE 192gr cup points, same bullet in solid form weighing 202gr, and finally some 180gr bulletsgifted along with some brass I purchased from a kind individual. They are from an Accurate bullet mould. Look forward to testing them, weather is not likely goi...

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10mm is a modern 38-40. I'd like to see more offerings in 41 Magnum.

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Yes sir, Portales is known for it's peanuts! They remind me of Spanish peanuts, and they are tasty.

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I read it the first time some 23 years ago, and have read it a time or two since. A very interesting book.

Dave

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Bill, have you sampled any of the offerings from the East side of the state?

Dave

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Yes, it's another accurate bullet for this Cowboy Limited!

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I powder coated these, then lubed them with my RCBS lubrisizer, loaded them in Starline brass over 18.3gr of 2400, lit by a Federal 150 primer. Average velocity was 1394 for 5 shots, need to trim my brass to even them up, see if I can't get the SD down. Group shot offhand at 25 yards was right at 3&...

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Finally broke in the last NOE mould I purchased as Al was shutting down and retiring. It's a 45 caliber SWC, they drop at 247 grains, and I sized them to .452. It's not a Keith bullet as the bands are not of equal width. Loaded dummy rounds feed slick as butter through the Marlin. Hope to shoot some...

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One thing about the 38-40 in a Blackhawk, recoil is almost nonexistent. I can push them harder, but hard to argue with a 40 caliber 190gr bullet at 940 fps.

Dave

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Thanks!

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What bullets are you gents using in your 38-40s?

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I don't have a lot of experience with the 38-40, but I do have a bunch of brass, and am looking for the right 180ish grain bullet mould.

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I need to pick up a levergun to go with this Buckeye Special in 38-40.

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Hijacked my own post! Was casting .313 bullets while tumbling 32-20 brass!

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Mine came with the Frankford Arsenal Tumbler when I bought it 4 years ago, or maybe it was 6.

Dave

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45-70 brass are the only cases I have ever had peening issues with. My fears were unfounded, and next time I will run them for the full time as this batch wasn't as clean as I am used to. 20260105_113552.jpg I will powder coat these, sized them and lube them so I can load a mess of 32-20, coyote bre...

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I've had surprisingly good luck thus far, only splits I've had are with some nickle plated RP brass. I have about 1200 cases between Starline and RP, which is why I haven't had to clean any, well that and likely some laziness. I sure wish my Marlin had the full length mag tube, I'd like to do some c...

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I purchased that book almost 20 years ago when my beautiful bride purchased me an altered Ruger Buckeye Special in 32-20/32 H&R. I've since used it for suggestions for the 45 Colt and 38-40. I will have to give Titegroup a try, I've been using Longshot as my Unique replacement for about 10 years...

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Beautiful Redhawk Scott! Perfect companion for the Shootist's Marlin. Dave Thanks Dave. I have been working with it a great deal lately and learning how to shoot it better. I’m impressed with Hamilton Bowen’s improvements. Well having seen the evidence of your skilled shooting over the years, I'm s...

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Thanks, I may need to invest in ceramic media.

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I use a rotary tumbler wet with SS pins, I love how clean it gets the primer pockets. My fear is that the pins will peen the thin case necks and mouths. Anyone else tumble 32-20 brass?
Dave

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Beautiful Redhawk Scott! Perfect companion for the Shootist's Marlin.

Dave

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20260103_134205.jpg 20260103_122619.jpg 20260103_121038.jpg 20260103_121045.jpg Took a few Marlins to the range this morning, an 1894CL in 32-20 that I was using on the round gongs at 60 yards, an 1894 Classic (Ruger) in 44 Magnum that punched paper and rang the ram at 60 yards, and an 1895GS with ...

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Nice to see a President take action that has a direct interest in America. Between the drugs and the sponsored gangs operating on American soil, I for one will not miss Maduro.

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Prayers continue for healing and answers

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That RanchDog mould has become my favorite bullet for the 44 Magnum. Mine weigh 270gr checked and lubed and are quite accurate from my Marlin 1894.

Dave

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That is an awesome addition!

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I did buy a "few" primers the other day from Natchez. Winchester large pistol for $52/1000, hated to pay hazmat, but shipping was only $5.

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I don't know why this bothers me so much, but it does. My only trouble free 1894 is my 1894CL in 32-20, it is a real gem! The 44 would be if I can resolve the threaded pin shearing issue, see how long this latest fix holds up.

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Which model is yours? Mine is a Cowboy Limited with the 20" octagonal barrel.

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My last loading session was 2 days before Christmas, a hundred rounds of 44 Mag with Longshot, both cast and jacketed bullets, and a box of 50 385gr HPs stuffed into 480 Ruger cases over Longshot. The 44s are for my Marlin, the 480s are for the Super Blackhawk.

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I'm just curious if all Marlin 45 Colt chambers are so generous? Accurate rifle I picked up earlier this year, but boy howdy my brass has a bulge ahead of the rim that makes me seem skinny. The fired brass will not even slide halfway into the chambers of any of the 4 45 Colt revolvers I own, and for...

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You're a blessed man Jim! A gift direct from the Lord himself!

Dave

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Prayers up!

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Over the years I have read and reread most of the articles on there.

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That's great!

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Check out https://freedommunitions.com/products/xc9mm-124fp-b0500

They come flat nosed.

Dave

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Bill I've already gotten one bushel at Lowe's, will need to get at least 2 more in order to survive until next harvest. I eat eggs with green Chiles 9 days of every 10.

Dave

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https://noebulletmolds.com/site/ They make a nice mold, but I prefer Accurate or Arsenal myself. I have way too many moulds, Accurate makes a good mould, although I haven't dealt with the new owner yet, MP is another fine mould maker, I have an accurate mould for my 32-20, great caster, but did hav...

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Since Swede Nelson announced he's retiring, I used his 30% off plus my 10% off for being a $1K customer over the years to purchase one last mould. Was looking for a general purpose 45 Caliber bullet, so I ordered the .454 255gr SWC offering. First time I've ever been disappointed, mould casts fine, ...

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As others have said..."what a collection"!!! I have spoken to TS a few times while doing my own load development for "spicy" 45 colt and supped up 357s. He was very helpful and willing to chat om the phone for quite a while which surprised me. John Linebaugh was the same way! Dave

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