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by COSteve
Thu Mar 28, 2024 1:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Affordable Health Care (DirectPay)
Replies: 5
Views: 124

Re: Affordable Health Care (DirectPay)

Kaiser is almost a 'Direct Pay' approach as the insurer is also the provider.
by COSteve
Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reloading Setups
Replies: 22
Views: 395

Re: Reloading Setups

I'd say go with Dillion. A progressive makes a poor choice for someone just starting reloading. But you're experienced so buy what you will eventually end up with first. I disagree that a Dillon progressive makes a poor choice for someone just starting because of 2 processes you've overlooked. With...
by COSteve
Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reloading Setups
Replies: 22
Views: 395

Re: Reloading Setups

What ever floats your boat I say! Reloading should be all about relaxing and enjoying the time spent ! Thoughts of saving money are there but not so much as it used to be. It is my hobby and I do what I can, how ever I want and when I want to safely to enjoy it! I agree completely! It's a hobby tha...
by COSteve
Sun Mar 24, 2024 9:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For the Horse People ... you know who you are ...
Replies: 9
Views: 290

Re: For the Horse People ... you know who you are ...

One of the best things about living in our valley is that we have an equestrian center about 2 blocks and a 4 minute walk down the street from our home with over 35 miles of trails to ride just in our valley. While I don't own a horse myself now, I have friends that do who are too busy to ride as mu...
by COSteve
Thu Mar 21, 2024 6:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wonder what the ATF was after this guy for ...
Replies: 25
Views: 828

Re: Wonder what the ATF was after this guy for ...

Bronco wrote: Thu Mar 21, 2024 12:40 pm I have come to just love Sixgun's angle on things :wink:
He does like tangents!
by COSteve
Wed Mar 20, 2024 8:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Howdy Ya'll!
Replies: 22
Views: 508

Re: Howdy Ya'll!

Welcome from Colorado! Right nice levergun you've got there.
by COSteve
Tue Mar 19, 2024 4:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Armor on a budget
Replies: 16
Views: 455

Re: Armor on a budget

The M48 was the Patton? Yes, the M48 Patton tank was a replacement for the M47 Patton tank. It had the same basic armament; a 30 cal co-axial MG, a M-2 50 cal TC MG and a 90 mm main gun. The M60 never was officially named like the Patton was as it was considered an improvement on the M48 design. Be...
by COSteve
Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Armor on a budget
Replies: 16
Views: 455

Re: Armor on a budget

I got it. That's I was commenting on how much fuel they did burn. Everything about them is big, heavy and expensive.
by COSteve
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Armor on a budget
Replies: 16
Views: 455

Re: Armor on a budget

I'm all about Armor and Main Battle Tanks. But they were certainly NOT on a budget! At approximately 4 gallons of diesel to the mile, they sucked up a lot of fuel. Further, the 30 cal coax MG and 50 cal TC's MG spit out dollars every time you pulled the trigger. Then the main gun ate hundreds of dol...
by COSteve
Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Panic time. . . . an ECLIPSE…!!!
Replies: 18
Views: 511

Re: Panic time. . . . an ECLIPSE…!!!

Our daughter lives in Austin, dead center of the track so we're going done to visit and watch the day turn to night. Only a couple of days for me and our son who'd going from Boulder, but the wife is staying until the 20th to visit and have some 'girls time'. I'll be 'batching it' for a couple of we...
by COSteve
Thu Mar 14, 2024 1:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sad Day
Replies: 12
Views: 646

Sad Day

West Point Drops 'Duty, Honor, Country' from mission statement.

https://nypost.com/2024/03/14/us-news/w ... statement/
by COSteve
Tue Mar 12, 2024 12:07 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: New Security Fence around White House - the REAL reason...
Replies: 6
Views: 583

Re: New Security Fence around White House - the REAL reason...

Speaking of the fence to keep Slow China Joe from wandering off, Did you see Hur's testimony this morning? It's sad. His transcript shows that Biden forgot the year of his son Beau’s death and Trump’s election ! https://nypost.com/2024/03/12/us-news/live-updates-robert-hur-testifies-in-bidens-classi...
by COSteve
Tue Mar 12, 2024 12:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: are Rossis getting better?
Replies: 34
Views: 2079

Re: are Rossis getting better?

Doc, One 1886 Winchester would equal a years worth of production from Rossi. 🤪 I would never send my money to an overseas company that won’t let it’s own citizens own guns in the free way we have it. I don’t have any Ballards and I sure as heck wouldn’t give 3 cents for any Rossi made……same goes fo...
by COSteve
Fri Mar 08, 2024 1:43 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: New Security Fence around White House - the REAL reason...
Replies: 6
Views: 583

Re: New Security Fence around White House - the REAL reason...

That would be funny if it wasn't so close to the truth. :(
by COSteve
Fri Mar 08, 2024 10:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Went to a gun show today
Replies: 21
Views: 1589

Re: Went to a gun show today

I use to go to the Tanner GS here in Denver from about 1981 in the old convention center. It was the largest show in Colorado and had everything but it started to fade about 2016 and then COVID hit. When it came back it had moved to a hotel conference area and was just about ARs, jewelry and sky hig...
by COSteve
Thu Mar 07, 2024 4:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guilty!
Replies: 27
Views: 1298

Re: Guilty!

He could have done what I have seen others do ... pick up the pistol and put his finger in the trigger guard .. cock the hammer and let go of it and BOOM! Finger in the trigger guard on the trigger. It is still negligent and careless, a result of not knowing what you are doing. I agree, however, it...
by COSteve
Thu Mar 07, 2024 11:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guilty!
Replies: 27
Views: 1298

Re: Guilty!

They should pass a law making every person on a movie set where firearms are present take an extensive firearms training course to familiarize them selves with the firearms,safety and protocol That would be great! Most of the 'Snowflake Actors' would refuse to learn about those 'evil implements of ...
by COSteve
Thu Mar 07, 2024 10:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guilty!
Replies: 27
Views: 1298

Re: Guilty!

Not commenting on her verdict but Baldwin must be found guilty as his 'accidental discharge' of his single action Colt wasn't accidental it was a purposeful act. We here all KNOW that it takes 2 separate and distinct actions involving 2 different parts of his hand to cock and then fire a single acti...
by COSteve
Tue Mar 05, 2024 10:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nickel brass
Replies: 15
Views: 757

Re: Nickel brass

While it's not been my experience, many folks say that nickel cases are more brittle than brass and crack sooner. I still have many nickel .38 Spl cases from the 60s, 70s & 80s that have been reloaded dozens of time without any hint of cracking... many have been resized so many times that the n...
by COSteve
Sat Mar 02, 2024 11:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nickel brass
Replies: 15
Views: 757

Re: Nickel brass

I've also found that they clean up much easier than brass and as the nickel plating is smoother, they slide into the resizer easier than my brass ones.

In addition, I use nickel brass to separate my lighter SA pistol loads from my levergun loads of the same caliber.
by COSteve
Thu Feb 22, 2024 9:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sight in any long gun in one shot…?
Replies: 11
Views: 752

Re: Sight in any long gun in one shot…?

A friend of mine has a variation on the "hold it still" approach. He has a Lead Sled that he clamps his rifle to, fires a shot, ensures that the scope is back on the aim point and then adjusts the scope to the impact point. He let me use it to sight in my Winchester 88 with a Redfield Scop...
by COSteve
Sat Feb 17, 2024 9:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bear Creek Supply coated bullets
Replies: 10
Views: 448

Re: Bear Creek Supply coated bullets

I've used them for years in my semi-auto and SA pistols, leverguns and recently in my Ruger Original PC4 and like them a lot for plinking and general shooting. I use both his .38/.357 158 and 180 grn bullets mostly in my Rossi leverguns but also in my SA, .40 cal 155, 180 and 200 grn bullets in my G...
by COSteve
Fri Feb 09, 2024 6:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: gun free zone
Replies: 7
Views: 481

Re: gun free zone

Migrant from Venezuela. I'll bet he's an illegal.
by COSteve
Fri Feb 02, 2024 2:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: rapid response strategy
Replies: 9
Views: 637

Re: rapid response strategy

Goes to show that wisdom can come with age. :D
by COSteve
Fri Jan 26, 2024 11:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Freezing weather has gone on past but
Replies: 21
Views: 1219

Re: The Freezing weather has gone on past but

The 'light dusting' of maybe a 1/2" of snow predicted for our valley SW of Denver last night at 10 pm has turned into a full on snow with at least 3" on the ground and still snowing with about 2+ more hours before it moves out. That's enough snow that the snow plow just went down our stree...
by COSteve
Mon Jan 22, 2024 1:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W Lever gun
Replies: 42
Views: 2545

Re: S&W Lever gun

$3,500!

No way is it worth anywhere near that.
by COSteve
Sun Jan 21, 2024 12:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Those with Model 92 in .357 -- preferred barrel length?
Replies: 31
Views: 2260

Re: Those with Model 92 in .357 -- preferred barrel length?

AJMD429 wrote: Sun Jan 21, 2024 10:24 am CoSteve.... I never saw Miles Per Hour in load data before; kinda cool....!
I just got a 'wild hair' one day and added it for fun.
by COSteve
Sun Jan 21, 2024 10:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Those with Model 92 in .357 -- preferred barrel length?
Replies: 31
Views: 2260

Re: Those with Model 92 in .357 -- preferred barrel length?

Anyone have hard data on the 357 round v barrel length question? Yes, I do for 20" and 24" Rossi 92s in 38spl & .357mag as well as for 19" and 24" Uberti 66/73 in .45 Colt. The velocity differences vs barrel length are very much dependent upon the powder chosen and bullet we...
by COSteve
Fri Jan 19, 2024 5:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This Reporter Was Lucky!
Replies: 13
Views: 882

This Reporter Was Lucky!

Good thing she didn't realize that the 'dog' that walked right by her was actually a Mountain Lion!!!!!!!!
https://youtu.be/fM4uo9UNVBk?si=MLU49KRNd8bn8icd
by COSteve
Tue Jan 16, 2024 5:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Its been a long while
Replies: 15
Views: 1432

Re: Its been a long while

Welcome!
by COSteve
Mon Jan 15, 2024 12:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blue Norther
Replies: 32
Views: 1656

Re: Blue Norther

Well, it's a balmy -8° in our back yard and snowing right now at 10 am. Pin Point weather forecast it at -5° going down to -7°at 6 pm tonight so I guess we shot right past that already. They're forecasting that it will start to 'warm' a bit (-2° by midnight) and continue to 'warm' until by Wednesday...
by COSteve
Sun Jan 14, 2024 12:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blue Norther
Replies: 32
Views: 1656

Re: Blue Norther

They showed a map of the US with the temps and wind chill factors and this cold snap is affecting the entire middle of the country. We don't have it bad in Colorado compared to the middle northern states and like them, we're use to this weather and prepared for it. I'm concerned for the lower states...
by COSteve
Sun Jan 14, 2024 9:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blue Norther
Replies: 32
Views: 1656

Re: Blue Norther

It's a balmy -5° here this morning with a windchill of -14°. :D

That's warmer than last night when I went to bed. It was -8°. :lol:

And Monday evening is when it's supposed to get really cold!!!
by COSteve
Tue Jan 09, 2024 11:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recoil as I age
Replies: 44
Views: 2700

Re: Recoil as I age

One reason I like 'Bisley' grips for sure .. I've tried them and while better, they still aren't as comfortable as a semi-auto's for me. One reason for me is that I got my right wrist and forearm damaged in VN and the weakened wrist is susceptible to pain with any torquing. For instance, I've shot ...
by COSteve
Mon Jan 08, 2024 5:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1911 extended barrel question
Replies: 9
Views: 676

Re: 1911 extended barrel question

what is involved in putting a 6" barrel in a mil-spec copy 5 inch 1911 ? just wandering. wondering. curious . . . thanks Screenshot 2024-01-08 080447 1911 long slide.png this would be my lottery ticket BBQ gun :roll: I have $200 into my 1911, which makes me want to scrounge parts . . . at leas...
by COSteve
Mon Jan 08, 2024 9:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Those with Model 92 in .357 -- preferred barrel length?
Replies: 31
Views: 2260

Re: Those with Model 92 in .357 -- preferred barrel length?

I think that all of the responses support my post; the preferred barrel length and sighting setup is mostly a function of preferred use, not an absolute rule. But that only seems logical to me as you'd likely not bring a bolt gun to a machine gun match or a machine gun to a 1,000 yd sniper match.
by COSteve
Sun Jan 07, 2024 6:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Those with Model 92 in .357 -- preferred barrel length?
Replies: 31
Views: 2260

Re: Those with Model 92 in .357 -- preferred barrel length?

Got both a 20" carbine and 24" rifle in .357 mag and they both are good at what they're outfitted for. The answer you seek is totally dependent upon what you want out of your .357 mag levergun. The different barrel lengths have different strengths and none are perfect for everything. The 2...
by COSteve
Sat Jan 06, 2024 5:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New rifle load
Replies: 6
Views: 814

Re: New rifle load

Wow! Highest I've gone so far with a Zero 158grn JSP bullet, Winchester .357mag brass, 18.0 grns of Lil'Gun with a SR primer is 2,005 fps also out of a 24" barrel. Now that's an easy load with low impact on my brass but I'd have to go compressed to fit more powder in the case. Edit to add: The ...
by COSteve
Thu Jan 04, 2024 4:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recoil as I age
Replies: 44
Views: 2700

Re: Recoil as I age

At 76, I feel recoil more than I use to as my muscles aren't as firm and arthritis is creeping into the mix in some places. However, recoil in a revolver is felt more than in a semi-auto because of 2 things different in their designs. 1st, the bore axis of the revolver is much higher vs a semi-auto'...
by COSteve
Mon Jan 01, 2024 4:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If You Have a Dillon 550 Press Without Grease Fittings . . .
Replies: 1
Views: 290

If You Have a Dillon 550 Press Without Grease Fittings . . .

Dillon has an upgrade kit available for you priced at $62.00.
https://www.dillonprecision.com/18275
by COSteve
Thu Dec 28, 2023 12:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: thought i had sworn off buying another lever gun...
Replies: 12
Views: 885

Re: thought i had sworn off buying another lever gun...

Beautiful!

I looked at that model in a .22 lr and was in lust with it until I saw the price :o and realized I already had 5 ea. .22 lr rifles. :lol:
by COSteve
Sat Dec 23, 2023 4:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Tablecloth
Replies: 4
Views: 269

The Tablecloth

A Beautiful story....makes you understand that things happen for a reason. The brand new pastor and his wife, newly assigned to their first ministry, to reopen a church in suburban Brooklyn, arrived in early October excited about their opportunities. When they saw their church, it was very run down ...
by COSteve
Sat Dec 23, 2023 9:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "We Never Saw Any Bears..."
Replies: 22
Views: 1187

Re: "We Never Saw Any Bears..."

Thanks, but we don't have an issue with them and our garbage as it's inside the garage. However, we do have an issue with our built-in BBQ in the back yard on our walk-out rear deck. The bears would smell the meat and head up the stairs for it all the time so a number of years back, Parks and Wildli...
by COSteve
Fri Dec 22, 2023 10:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "We Never Saw Any Bears..."
Replies: 22
Views: 1187

Re: "We Never Saw Any Bears..."

I don't see the big fuss with bear sightings. We have them in our front yard at least once every year.

This is last year when our neighbor accidentally left out his garbage can on the side of the garage. I took this from inside my living room.
PXL_20220710_123048978.MP.jpg
by COSteve
Thu Dec 21, 2023 1:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "We Never Saw Any Bears..."
Replies: 22
Views: 1187

Re: "We Never Saw Any Bears..."

Almost surely Gen Z. Snowflakes to the max.
by COSteve
Thu Dec 21, 2023 9:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A guy from Poland and a guy from Czechoslovakia
Replies: 10
Views: 694

Re: A guy from Poland and a guy from Czechoslovakia

Unfortunately, that sounds like a lawyer joke.
by COSteve
Wed Dec 20, 2023 12:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: '73 '76 action strength
Replies: 15
Views: 847

Re: '73 '76 action strength

I don't think we actually disagree. After talking to Steve I did get the .45 Colt Uberti rifle and later got a .45 Colt Uberti 'Yellowboy' carbine. I stick to standard pressure loads for both and think that absent wearing them out with ammo, they'll do just fine. My concern is with those who choose ...
by COSteve
Tue Dec 19, 2023 6:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: '73 '76 action strength
Replies: 15
Views: 847

Re: '73 '76 action strength

I don't think it matters if it's the total pressure or just partial pressure because if the percentage of thrust transferred to the action via the bolt is roughly the same on the various calibers, then it's a fact that the newer calibers are exerting a significantly higher thrust on the bolt and the...
by COSteve
Tue Dec 19, 2023 9:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: '73 '76 action strength
Replies: 15
Views: 847

Re: '73 '76 action strength

Nath, consider what you just said. You said that the case expands to tightly grip the chamber walls. If that's true, and it is, then the base of the case can also stretch allowing the base of the case to thrust against the bolt face. All of us reloaders who reload necked rifle calibers know about th...