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- Fri Jan 19, 2024 9:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: THE BEST CALIBER
- Replies: 63
- Views: 6599
Re: THE BEST CALIBER
An interesting factoid for those carrying a roller. John Correia has a You Tube channel (Active Self Protection) in which he analyses more that a thousand self defense shootings. He reports that he's seen only a few cases where someone involved in a gunfight has reloaded their piece, either roller o...
- Fri Jan 19, 2024 9:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: This Reporter Was Lucky!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1047
Re: This Reporter Was Lucky!
A "journalist". Very likely too bad that the lion didn't attack.
- Sat Jul 22, 2023 9:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: This is a pretty cool shooter
- Replies: 21
- Views: 991
Re: This is a pretty cool shooter
Every thing deteriorates over time. 1887 is pre-steel I think, so cast iron.
Cute gun, but not one I'd shoot.
Cute gun, but not one I'd shoot.
- Fri May 12, 2023 11:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Flat band 94s
- Replies: 15
- Views: 999
Re: Flat band 94s
This ^^^. (Six, shift 6 to find the ^, unless you're on a phone.)
I stripped a Smith Hand Ejector in .32 from about 1911 once. I could count my mustache hairs in some of the internal parts they were that well polished.
I stripped a Smith Hand Ejector in .32 from about 1911 once. I could count my mustache hairs in some of the internal parts they were that well polished.
- Fri May 12, 2023 11:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Spermwhale oil
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1020
Re: Spermwhale oil
It's interesting stuff. Never hardens. Never. It's sound transmission qualities are unmatched. Fair to middling lubrication characteristics, modern synthetics are better in that regard. Legal to own, use, give away. Quite illegal in the US to sell any quantity at all. Felony. I like it for precision...
- Fri Apr 07, 2023 9:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Makes you wonder. Revolver discussion
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1512
Re: Makes you wonder. Revolver discussion
Never questioned your manhood (or even thought about it). I was just amused. I enjoyed your posts/pics of the big bores.
- Sun Apr 02, 2023 9:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Testing Bullet Pull
- Replies: 15
- Views: 618
Re: Testing Bullet Pull
Bullet pull (lot's of it) really helps ignition. Pretty sure though that the primer almost always pops the bullet outa the brass before the powder ignites. Read that many times, and the times when I've (or someone else) fired a round without powder the bullet rarely stays in the case. Exceptions, al...
- Sun Apr 02, 2023 9:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Makes you wonder. Revolver discussion
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1512
Re: Makes you wonder. Revolver discussion
All those great big bores you've shown us over the years and you're carrying a 9? A 9???
Stop the planet, I want off.
Stop the planet, I want off.
- Sat Feb 18, 2023 9:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Brownells has updated their website!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 400
Re: Brownells has updated their website!
Christ, it's about bloody time. Their IT department should have been taken out and shot.
- Wed Jan 04, 2023 10:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Colion Noir should know better...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 623
Re: Colion Noir should know better...
I feel the same way, everytime I hear an "expert" call a Suppressor a Silencer. Idiocy I believe the first successful suppressor was patented as "silencer" by Maxim, so I can see where they get it from. Well, not only that, but what about SilencerCo, Silencer Central, Silencer S...
- Thu Dec 22, 2022 11:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just one powder
- Replies: 37
- Views: 1469
Re: Just one powder
Unique. Universal Clays is flash-suppressed but is also position sensitive. Gave wild results in .38-55 for me.
So, probably Unique.
So, probably Unique.
- Sun Dec 04, 2022 12:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wet Tumbling
- Replies: 17
- Views: 876
Re: Wet Tumbling
My friends who use SS pins tell me they get stuck inside cases, especially in primer flash holes on occasion. The SS pins are rounded ends, so no chance of sticking your finger though. I love my ceramic pins as they're tiny, but large enough not to fit a flash hole. I use a rotary media separator t...
- Sat Oct 29, 2022 10:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Target Shooting At Long Range With Handguns
- Replies: 13
- Views: 752
Re: Target Shooting At Long Range With Handguns
Jim,
With a .450 bullet, how did that affect it's fit in the case? What die did you use for sizing, an old tapered steel set?
With a .450 bullet, how did that affect it's fit in the case? What die did you use for sizing, an old tapered steel set?
- Mon Oct 24, 2022 10:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .44 Special
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1597
Re: .44 Special
" I ran across a half a box of old balloon-head cartridges that I had loaded a few years back. These have to be getting close to 90 years old!" These loads you put up getting onto 90 years ago, just how old are you Jim? And how old were you when you started reloading? Did you negotiate the...
- Fri Oct 21, 2022 9:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OLD battery lead?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 763
Re: OLD battery lead?
Arsenic content is high and it doesn't take much to adjust your attitude.
- Wed Oct 19, 2022 10:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How Many Recipies Do You Have For Eggs?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1286
Re: How Many Recipies Do You Have For Eggs?
Just one. Sunny side up, broken yoke. Spreads the goodness! Two every day.
- Thu Oct 13, 2022 8:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Aging eyes and the 35 Remington
- Replies: 13
- Views: 998
Re: Aging eyes and the 35 Remington
Good luck!
- Wed Oct 05, 2022 9:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Is Paco's book still available???
- Replies: 11
- Views: 816
Re: Is Paco's book still available???
I tried some years (5,6?) to get the CD but Paco never responded to my emails.
- Wed Oct 05, 2022 9:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Unique in .30-30?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1743
Re: Unique in .30-30?
Good chance, but you know the only way to find out.Ray wrote: ↑Wed Oct 05, 2022 4:28 pm I wonder if this might work in this application......
https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/pr ... uctId/5400
- Mon Oct 03, 2022 7:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Don’t see these much anymore
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1790
Re: Don’t see these much anymore
Oh, feral housecats. That's how I got my user name and we have a real problem with them in my town.
- Mon Oct 03, 2022 6:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Interesting 22 Mag Self-Defense Revolver
- Replies: 15
- Views: 933
Re: Interesting 22 Mag Self-Defense Revolver
I think the .22 mag can shine with a barrel of some length, but it needs some velocity to actually magnum.
Either Paco or Jim (can't recall which) relate a good story about using a .22 mag in an 8 3/8" Smith for critter control to excellent effect. It was Paco, I think.
Either Paco or Jim (can't recall which) relate a good story about using a .22 mag in an 8 3/8" Smith for critter control to excellent effect. It was Paco, I think.
- Sun Oct 02, 2022 9:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Interesting 22 Mag Self-Defense Revolver
- Replies: 15
- Views: 933
Re: Interesting 22 Mag Self-Defense Revolver
The link provided forces you to kiss their layers' butt before you enter the site. Quite a list of "we have never, ever heard of the word responsible". That said, yeah, I can poke fun at two rounds of .22 mag for defense. Against rabbits? Naw, yer good. Carpetbaggers? Twenty-two mag out of...
- Thu Sep 22, 2022 6:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Don’t see these much anymore
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1790
Re: Don’t see these much anymore
To hell with the cats! I'll take the Ruger! It's a .45 Colt isn't it Scott? I had a seven and a half incher that I put one of those Ruger brass grip frames on many years ago. Sold it, of course, genius that I am. I love those old models.
- Wed Sep 21, 2022 8:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Unique in .30-30?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1743
Re: Unique in .30-30?
My favorite cat sneeze load for the .30-30 is a Lyman 3118 (311008) over 5.0 grains of Red Dot. Very quiet with the silencer and great for small game.
- Sun Sep 04, 2022 6:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sash Counterweights....bullet material...?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 797
Re: Sash Counterweights....bullet material...?
Usually they're cast iron, but a magnet will tell the tale.
- Fri Aug 26, 2022 10:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: speaking of 30-30
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2118
Re: speaking of 30-30
If I had to do it with ONE mould it'd be the 311041 (31141) for sure. Gotta have that flat point for any target with meat in it. Mine drop 183 grain bullets. Those over 18.5 grains of 2400 is a favorite and is good for about 2,000 feet. Mighty tough on squirrels though. The second mould would be for...
- Fri Aug 26, 2022 9:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Took a little effort
- Replies: 17
- Views: 849
Re: Took a little effort
I think that a 64 is one of the most beautiful rifles ever made. Very nice.
- Sat Jul 30, 2022 10:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: DOGS - The Unfriendly Kind
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1762
Re: DOGS - The Unfriendly Kind
Smart boy.
- Fri Jul 29, 2022 10:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: DOGS - The Unfriendly Kind
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1762
Re: DOGS - The Unfriendly Kind
I just love it when the owner says, "Oh, don't worry, he won't bite!" It's an animal. Animals (just like humans) bite when they think it's time to bite.
- Wed Jul 27, 2022 10:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: DOGS - The Unfriendly Kind
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1762
Re: DOGS - The Unfriendly Kind
Twice in my life I've had two dogs (at the same time) come after me. In both cases the owners thought it was mildly amusing right up to the point of my hand striking the butt of my .45. Then they could hardly call off their precious pups quick enough.
Fools.
Fools.
- Wed Jul 27, 2022 9:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Woods walking Kick around gun
- Replies: 36
- Views: 2640
Re: Woods walking Kick around gun
Seems to me that higher chamber pressure equates to a louder noise upon firing. The . 357 has its place, but it is not usually a quiet round. Yep. The higher the pressure, and the smaller the bore the loudenboomer they get. The new .30 Super Carry should be excellent at blowing out ear drums. Thirt...
- Sat Jul 23, 2022 8:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Down in Uvalde
- Replies: 76
- Views: 5770
Re: Down in Uvalde
Every single officer there is a gold-plated coward. The same is true of anyone in line of their command structure all the way to the top.
Every single officer knew there were children dying. There is absolutely zero excuse for such inaction, such irresponsibility. Zero.
Every single officer knew there were children dying. There is absolutely zero excuse for such inaction, such irresponsibility. Zero.
- Sat Jul 23, 2022 8:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Shooting Drills
- Replies: 5
- Views: 588
Re: New Shooting Drills
Surely in a department the size of Uvalde's there has to be some good men. I wonder how many of them have quit? I couldn't work for the sort of excuse of a human being their commander is. I like those drills Jim. It's quite common to see some fool post how there's no way you'd ever need to shoot in ...
- Sat Jul 23, 2022 6:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Game Slugs for .44 and .45
- Replies: 6
- Views: 634
Re: Game Slugs for .44 and .45
If you're even just a bit mechanically inclined and can follow directions and can afford to lay out for the tooling, casting your own is an excellent way to move forward. Doesn't take much money or skills. And then, the craziness of the times or not won't affect your ability to shoot as much as you ...
- Fri Jul 22, 2022 9:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Get a freezer monitor...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1038
Re: Get a freezer monitor...
Ball (and others) make jars that are much more reliable than any freezer ever built.
- Sat Jul 16, 2022 10:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ladies, leverguns, and bears... oh, my!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1067
Re: Ladies, leverguns, and bears... oh, my!
Ok, thanks.
- Thu Jul 14, 2022 11:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ladies, leverguns, and bears... oh, my!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1067
Re: Ladies, leverguns, and bears... oh, my!
hfcable,
Was it you who some years back posted a pic of a very well used (but very cared for) AR pattern carbine laying in the bottom of a canoe?
I recently got myself over my childish prejudice against the AR and would like to ask you about yours, if it was you.
Was it you who some years back posted a pic of a very well used (but very cared for) AR pattern carbine laying in the bottom of a canoe?
I recently got myself over my childish prejudice against the AR and would like to ask you about yours, if it was you.
- Sun Jul 03, 2022 9:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: An Ugly Gun Campaign
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1291
Re: An Ugly Gun Campaign
My Lord, yeah, that one qualifies for ugly for sure. I think a High Point might be prettier!
- Tue Jun 28, 2022 8:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone have an idea of this manufacturer
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1043
Re: Anyone have an idea of this manufacturer
That'll buff right out!
- Fri Jun 10, 2022 9:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Scott's Nose-Damaged Bullets Got Me To Thinking
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1362
Re: Scott's Nose-Damaged Bullets Got Me To Thinking
I've fired two 100 yard 10 shot groups with the same bullet, same lube, same gas check, same powder charge and same rifle. Same day. The only difference was one set was "perfect" ones, the other wrinkled and damaged. You can't tell the two groups apart.
- Tue Jun 07, 2022 10:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: No safe places
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1849
Re: No safe places
Recidivism is being able to do it again. Stop-and -frisk is the LEnf term for reason to believe/probable cause to search and remove firearms. Juliani had it right for NYC- As a former state/Federal agent-our Tombstone era society will not reward or defend you. The police are now a bit nervous about...
- Tue Jun 07, 2022 10:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cast or jacketed bullets in pitted 1894 Winchester barrel?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1139
Re: Cast or jacketed bullets in pitted 1894 Winchester barrel?
I like Unique, if you have any. From five to ten grains is often quite accurate. And soft shooting of course.
- Mon Jun 06, 2022 8:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cast or jacketed bullets in pitted 1894 Winchester barrel?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1139
Re: Cast or jacketed bullets in pitted 1894 Winchester barrel?
The one hard & fast rule in firearms is: there are no hard & fast rules. Really the only way to see what will work is to try it. Over on Cast Boolits some guys report getting decent accuracy with pitted bores, some don't. A friend of mine has worked with a Trapdoor with pits you could almost...
- Wed May 18, 2022 9:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Range Time with the 1911
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1934
Re: Range Time with the 1911
No kidding! I had some factory Mag-Tec .45 ACP one time. Rare for me. But it wouldn't shoot fer nothing! I pulled a round and the bullet was .448 in diameter!
Casting & reloading is the way.
Casting & reloading is the way.
- Sun May 15, 2022 6:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: American Bulldog Winner (update)
- Replies: 35
- Views: 2890
Re: American Bulldog Winner (update)
Yea, I spose that'll do. Spose so.Scott Tschirhart wrote: ↑Sat May 14, 2022 12:43 pm Wow, just WOW!!!
200 gr H&G 68 over 5 gr Bullseye at 15 yards.
![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
How in the hell can a man not love a .45? 'Specially one that shoots!
- Sat May 07, 2022 1:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lightweight Commander type pistols
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2275
Re: Lightweight Commander type pistols
Ahh, I see. Thanks.
- Fri May 06, 2022 12:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lightweight Commander type pistols
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2275
Re: Lightweight Commander type pistols
Scott,
Nice piece. What is your IPSC loading?
2ndovc,
That's a nice looking holster. What are the two straps (?) on either end for?
Nice piece. What is your IPSC loading?
2ndovc,
That's a nice looking holster. What are the two straps (?) on either end for?
- Fri May 06, 2022 12:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Buffalo massacre in Oregon
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1392
Re: Buffalo massacre in Oregon
Catshooter, what would it take for you and fellow local shooters to resurrect the lever Sillywet match at your range? Here Bill it was a combination of death blows. The man that set the range up did it on a little piece of his own land, he loved to shoot. When passed, his wife said you boys just ke...
- Mon May 02, 2022 8:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Buffalo massacre in Oregon
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1392
Re: Buffalo massacre in Oregon
Nice going man. It's fun to just shoot, but it's also fun to place, ain't it. I miss our Lever Action Silly wet. I still have my match rifle but haven't shot it since the range closed.
- Thu Apr 28, 2022 1:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Elmer's Bullets
- Replies: 8
- Views: 923
Re: Elmer's Bullets
I load the 452424 at 255 grains in my .45 autos. Runs about 800 feet and very accurate. Great design!