Paco Kelly's Leverguns.com

CowboyTutt

Griff, glad to see you join the QL family, you will not regret it, especially with some of the more esoteric cartridges that you load for. I am very glad that COSteve is back, and it goes without saying that longer barrels make more velocity, but the difference with the slower burning pistol powders...

CowboyTutt

Hey Doug, I may be experiencing dementia but I thought once upon a time we privately talked Harley's too. But I could very well be wrong as I have come, gone forever, and come back here finally. I am happy to see you back though, despite the hard times you have gone through. As to the Colt dilemma, ...

CowboyTutt

Was sent to me by a friend:

https://redstate.com/dennis_santiago/20 ... ds-n719231

Hoping this works out, my list is long!!!! (even if I don't have much money now).

-Tutt

CowboyTutt

Jim T., I had heard similarly from Jason, the owner of Applied Ballistic Engineering, that John was working on retiring as many other "old timers" in the field. The door for custom gunsmithing is quickly closing now, and far few (er) who can do it now. The "old guard" is mostly g...

CowboyTutt

Hi Jim, I got notice I think only shortly after you by text, which is probably exceedingly rare. John's contributions to the fire arm community are hard to measure, but I would easily compare them to what Dick Casull did in terms of cartridge development. I was directed by my original mentor, Steve ...

CowboyTutt

Griff, I am so glad you are OK!!! I have been down the "cardiac road" a few times with relatives, and watched my family members go from full blown open heart surgery and bypasses to the use of stents. I agree, the technology has improved so much and probably saved my Mom's life a couple of...

CowboyTutt

Yes indeed! In a car or pick-up, that is the answer with a rifle for sure!

-Tutt

CowboyTutt

Interesting set-up, would work great for hunting. I don't know if he really needed the 1 MOA dot sight for the ranges he will probably be using it at but as long as it's bright enough, it would do nicely and still have some long range accuracy as well. I'm really only a target shooter and prefer muc...

CowboyTutt

Well, I don''t have the experience of so many here with various types of Lever guns. I have shot my friends Rossi Trapper in 454 Casull and mine with its 20" barrel (both round barrels). I would have to agree with others that the 20" does balance better between the two of them and for foll...

CowboyTutt

Got an update tonight from Souette. They inserted a port into her chest this week to prepare her for 12 weeks of chemotherapy starting next week, to be followed by 6 weeks of radiation. So things are going to get hard now as most of us know how debilitating chemo and radiation therapy can be. :cry: ...

CowboyTutt

Sorry to hear that Ray, I also enjoyed the band.

-Tutt

CowboyTutt

Tough to find a buyer for... nothing. What are you getting? The rights to a brand name that you ran into the ground and killed? Technical packages for items you killed what small market interest there was by not producing any. A darn shame. Cas nailed it. A very sad story that reflects poorly on S&...

CowboyTutt

S&W bought all of their machining and re-tooled it to make other products. Very sad liquidation basically. -Tutt

CowboyTutt

It appears to be all over the internet but S&W has announced its intention to sell Thompson Center Arms. Hopefully someone with deep pockets will buy it and keep it afloat. New edit, its far worse than I thought, and probably the ultimate demise of T/C. :cry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJTu...

CowboyTutt

Thanks for thinking of me, will do! -Tutt

CowboyTutt

A $2000 dollar price increase which amounts to about a 164% price increase on top of the previous $3100 price seems too high to me if I can still do basic math. Maybe the 460's weren't selling so good, and without the volume to reduce costs on making them, the 460 is more expensive than the 500 and ...

CowboyTutt

Might be the better option, and more accessable right now in Commiefornia and cheaper too. It's only an "8 shot" but very close to the 9 shot Ruger. I have to begrudgingly admit, I'm more of a double action guy anyhow. My S&W 460 snubbie is probably my favorite handgun, and the only on...

CowboyTutt

Each powder is designed to operate within a certain pressure level. If you apply said powder below its "happy" pressure level it will give disappointing results. Hangfires and even misfires can result. Load the same powder in an application that is not harmonious with its personality and ...

CowboyTutt

I think I found it, wow, very active sales site. $3825 is too much for me thanks! -Tutt

https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthrea ... st18165539

CowboyTutt

The end of the episode is really heart warming. Hoping the "departed Prince Harry" can see through his disastrous mistakes and manipulations of his wife some day. I think he is quite honestly too stupid to do so, and wish better for the people of the UK. I do not want him here local to whe...

CowboyTutt

The most brilliant comedy in a long time! Absolutely hysterical! Here's a link to a talked over summary and clips of the episode. Please, whatever you do, do not have anything in your mouth, no food or drink, only bad things can happen from that! :lol: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQpuAGxQLYk For...

CowboyTutt

Loved it, thanks Doc! -T-

CowboyTutt

Doc, its the same level of "thumpiness" as your 500 S&W lever gun. It's a rimless 500 Smith. Same pressure too I think. Just much more affordable than BH's leverguns. -Tutt

CowboyTutt

Well, consider the source for this article, but.... https://www.bighornarmory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/50Beowulf-vs-500-Auto-Max-FINAL.pdf Your a "Good Man Charlie Brown" :D and thanks for what you do in your field as always! Your friend, -Tutt or Andy or Andriy or whatever.... -A-

CowboyTutt

It was a cute play on words and its a very nice rifle to be sure, with some design advantages perhaps over the Barrett. I have had my eye on the Big Horn Armory 500 Auto Max which is one of the best values on the market for some time now. Just can't do it for now, or for the foreseeable future as I ...

CowboyTutt

Doc, the 408 Chey Tac and it's "balanced bullet technology" was "da bomb" when it came out, but has long been superseded by other cartridges, most notably perhaps the 416 Barret. If your going to take out a loan to buy a rifle, I would look at the 416 B. The 375 Chey Tac also cam...

CowboyTutt

Dang Doc, your a horrible influence. I'm poor now and can't afford more than finishing up some gunsmithing projects until I go back to work part time. The 22 TCM however looks like a really neat cartridge. I see no reference to it being problematic to reload for (unlike the 5.7 and it has more veloc...

CowboyTutt

Scott, it sounds like the dreaded "Ruger 45 Colt Curse" rears its ugly head again. I thought it was only in Blackhawks, dismayed it applies to Redhawks too. :roll: If for some reason you decide to Taylor throat it, you might as well send it to Gary Reeder and have it "Maxi Throated&qu...

CowboyTutt

That 22 TCM looks really interesting to me. Wonder how it is to reload??? -Tutt

CowboyTutt

Awww Joe! I am so sorry to read this this morning, I groaned out loud. She was a model loyal wife. I am so very, very sorry for your loss.

-Andrew

CowboyTutt

I don't care who posted it first, both memes were hysterical! -Tutt

CowboyTutt

Yowza!

Tutt

CowboyTutt

I don't care for muzzle heavy handguns either, but there are exceptions such as handguns for silhouette shooting that are usually better if muzzle heavy. I love rifles that are muzzle heavy, unless it's a hunting rifle that I'm packing all day. They just hold better for me, and less chance of movin...

CowboyTutt

Biggest thing you notice is the concussion that sort of slaps you in the face.

Bingo!!!

Only sort of???

-Tutt

CowboyTutt

Well, some of my brothers here know I have been working on custom loads in the 22 Magnum thanks to enabling from the many ranchers and 22 Mag fans here. I'm happy to report that the first batch of test ammo is ready to go after modifying a 22 hornet bullet Lee Factory Crimp die and a Hornady (I thin...

CowboyTutt

Generally speaking, I don't like "muzzle heavy" handguns or rifles. But I do have to say that, the heavy handguns sometimes have their own advantages. One, they help dampen recoil (duh) but 2) I have discovered that since my hands are starting to shake some, the heavy guns resist the shake...

CowboyTutt

Grizz, good observation and question. I don't know, but the 454 cylinder does appear longer and butt's up against the rear of the receiver. I suspect they recessed the case heads in the cylinder for its new purpose. Anyone got a 454 Blackhawk cylinder to measure??? -Tutt

CowboyTutt

Walt, thanks for that. That does sound like a really easy conversion for the Redhawk. I wish the same could be done for the Blackhawk using the newer 454 cylinder, but it is a 5 shot, so some other parts would need changing. My Super Blackhawk has a free pawl which might make the conversion a little...

CowboyTutt

I reviewed my 460 X-Frame snubbie years ago on Gunblast and I noted they had polished the forcing cone to reduce gas cutting. That being said, I do have some minor cutting on my gun which is to be expected with so much H110 or Lil'gun powder in the 460 Magnum cartridge. Mine has almost never been fe...

CowboyTutt

I'm also a fan of the Lyman 66 and I believe I have one on my 454 Puma, however, I don't see the same model for sale anymore!

-Tutt

CowboyTutt

I've had very good luck with Varget accuracy in 358 Winchester with a compressed load. I think with better sights you will be ready to hunt! -Tutt

CowboyTutt

You guys are barking right up my front porch LOL! I did load up some 360 grain Keith bullets designed I'm pretty sure by Frank E. formerly of Mt. Baldy Bullets. I was getting 1150 fps out of my 5" 1//2 inch Ruger Bisley after uniforming chambers and such (would not want to do this with a gun wi...

CowboyTutt

From Souette on FB. Home!! 😀 FYI: some have asked about my traveling this weekend. And I don’t mind sharing. I‘ve had a dozen appointments already in Nashville the past 2 weeks. My medical team is in place. My surgery date is on the books for Monday, Feb. 6th with a few appointments in the preceding...

CowboyTutt

Bookmarked him now, had seen that before, but wasn't needed at the time. Thanks!!!! -Tutt

CowboyTutt

I did email the guy days ago and have not heard back. Actually, in a perfect world, a Single 9 with a Bisley grip frame would be my first choice but that would be custom.
There are so very few gunsmiths left, not sure who could do such a thing. -Tutt

CowboyTutt

Didn't know that about the Bushmaster to be honest. Jason at Aria Ballistic Engineering is a big fan of the Raptor cartridge and I came close to making a gun for it with him. But I kept to my game plan for a 416/284 cartridge on a model '88 Win. Still awaiting the results. Thanks for educating me, I...

CowboyTutt

Old Savage, is your Colt 22 LR or 22 Mag? I suspect the 1911 is 22 LR. You can PM if you wish. See you Saturday night for pizza and beer! -Tutt

CowboyTutt

Arrgh, you guys know I'm looking at 22 Mag single actions and holding out a bit longer for a Ruger Single Nine, and then you just HAD to post this, didn't you????

Just call me Mr. Green.... -Tutt

CowboyTutt

The interesting wrinkle in this is the armorer was also charged with the same exact crimes I believe. So it might not be so easy for AB to skate on this. It would obviously be preferential treatment if the armorer was given one sentence if they were both convicted and AB a lighter one. -Tutt

CowboyTutt

I think I would have started with a 284 Win case, straightened it, cut it off at 1.8 inches and put a .458 or .452 bullet in it. It would work in either a bolt or lever gun, and probably had better ballistics. A .452 bullet would offer all sorts of light to heavy bullets including 200 grain bullets....

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