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- Sun Feb 01, 2026 3:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pneumatic Ammo....
- Replies: 9
- Views: 622
Re: Pneumatic Ammo....
You think where it has a hollow point bullet that they are alluding to the fact that when the critter is hit there is a pneumatic effect. Sort of like hydraulic shock we talk about today.
- Sat Jan 31, 2026 8:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Taylors and Co. New '73
- Replies: 32
- Views: 12067
Re: Taylors and Co. New '73
9mm would be the perfect caliber in this rifle and a SAA for a pragmatist. Cheap ammo, many rounds in the gun. We all play and emulate Elmer Keith, Skeeter Skelton, Brian Pearce, Tim Sundles, Matt Dillon, or the "man with no name" packing our 44's and 45's. A pragmatist can do that and pre...
- Tue Jan 27, 2026 6:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: SIG P320s are scary
- Replies: 40
- Views: 8564
Re: SIG P320s are scary
I have a Sig P6, the German army version of the P-225 civilian gun sort of. The P6 replaced the Walther P1 (38) if I read correctly. The P-6 is very accurate. It shoots nice little round 2-to-2/12-inch groups at 25 yards when I am having a good day. It exudes quality engineering. The double action p...
- Tue Jan 27, 2026 4:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: help with scope dilemma
- Replies: 39
- Views: 3042
Re: help with scope dilemma
Sad. Here is an "AI" answer. I would hope there are still some available setting on someone's shelf. Yes, the Leupold VX-Freedom 1.5-4x20 with the Standard Duplex reticle (model 174176) appears to be discontinued by Leupold and is no longer listed as an available product. It is classified ...
- Mon Jan 26, 2026 4:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: help with scope dilemma
- Replies: 39
- Views: 3042
Re: help with scope dilemma
The Leupold 1-4 x-20 Freedom is sold with three different reticles. The MOA reticle, Pig plex reticle and our beloved standard Duplex that Leupold invented in 1962. Just a regular cross hair thin in the middle and thick on the sides just like the old 2.5x. Your store might have only had the fancy on...
- Mon Jan 26, 2026 3:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: help with scope dilemma
- Replies: 39
- Views: 3042
Re: help with scope dilemma
Leupold makes the 1-4x -20 Freedom in regular duplex reticle or Pig plex.
- Fri Jan 23, 2026 7:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pocket Pistol Ammo
- Replies: 49
- Views: 4252
Re: Pocket Pistol Ammo
Imagine if you will being calm and shooting a Goblin in the mouth or right under the nose with either a 32 acp FMJ or HP. The psychopath in me would laughing at the Goblin's reaction. I can hear the Mmmmmmm, chaaasaaaaasasaaaaaaaaaaaaaa, sshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, mmmmmmmmmm, oooooooooh,,,,,,,,,,,,mmmmmm...
- Thu Jan 22, 2026 10:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pocket Pistol Ammo
- Replies: 49
- Views: 4252
Re: Pocket Pistol Ammo
Imagine if you will being calm and shooting a Goblin in the mouth or right under the nose with either a 32 acp FMJ or HP. The psychopath in me would laughing at the Goblin's reaction. I can hear the Mmmmmmm, chaaasaaaaasasaaaaaaaaaaaaaa, sshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, mmmmmmmmmm, oooooooooh,,,,,,,,,,,,mmmmmm,...
- Tue Jan 20, 2026 6:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pocket Pistol Ammo
- Replies: 49
- Views: 4252
Re: Pocket Pistol Ammo
I am not sure about the Kel-tec with it's locked breech, but these loads are probably not good for a Tomcat since they crack the frames often. For some reason I can no longer post images here. When I click on the "insert image" doohicky nothing happens? Bob Bob, you need to scroll down an...
- Fri Jan 16, 2026 10:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pocket Pistol Ammo
- Replies: 49
- Views: 4252
Re: Pocket Pistol Ammo
I have been reloading the 32 acp for a while now. I also recommend Ed Harris' writings on it. Below are two images of Surplus S&B 7.65 auto from the early1980's. This ammo is the hotter European 73 grain hardball which is teel core and magnetic. It chronographed 989 fps, 55 ES, 17 SD from a CZ-7...
- Fri Jan 09, 2026 9:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: saw this link - German Polizei vs pro palestine protesters
- Replies: 5
- Views: 501
Re: saw this link - German Polizei vs pro palestine protesters
If I had to carry one out, I would drop him occasionally on his face about every 20 feet and say "oops"
- Tue Dec 23, 2025 7:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Impressive but perplexing load
- Replies: 8
- Views: 782
Re: Impressive but perplexing load
Velocity is right on the money. 25 years ago, i used Ruger only loads in a Rossi 92 with a 20-inch barrel and they did 1700 or so. This was with max loads of H-110 and a 250 xtp.
- Mon Nov 10, 2025 8:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Good deal on 44 magnum ammo
- Replies: 2
- Views: 752
Good deal on 44 magnum ammo
SG Ammo has Winchester 240 gr. Soft point ammo for $299 shipped for 500 rounds. That's 29.99 for a box.
https://sgammo.com/product/44-magnum-am ... mo-q4240x/
https://sgammo.com/product/44-magnum-am ... mo-q4240x/
- Tue Sep 30, 2025 2:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I guess Baboons are the ‘feral hogs’ of Africa…
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6681
Re: I guess Baboons are the ‘feral hogs’ of Africa…
I saw a video of an african guy eating a Baboon head that had been roasted. He was holding it up with two hands and eating it like we do a turkey leg at the fair. It still had its eyeballs.
- Wed Sep 24, 2025 7:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: RIP Claudia
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2640
Re: RIP Claudia
She was all woman for sure. She was a heavy smoker her whole life. Seems I read where she was still smoking two packs of cigarettes a day until last year. Might have lived to be much older if she hadn't picked up the habit. But back then it was fashionable to smoke.
- Mon Sep 22, 2025 7:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The under-appreciated ‘truck’ (or other) gun…
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6639
Re: The under-appreciated ‘truck’ (or other) gun…
That Mini-14 would be quicker handling than an AR to me inside a truck for sure. To me a truck gun is one that if someone breaks in and steals it, I go buy another on the way home. This Mossberg shotgun was $239. I use lower recoil single "O" buck and slugs in it. It is not loaded in the t...
- Thu Sep 18, 2025 10:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: your best 45 colt loads
- Replies: 165
- Views: 48513
Re: your best 45 colt loads
I noticed the Paul Jenkins that was concerned about some of the 45 Colt loads being recommended hasn't been active since 2014. His profile says he is 83. Is he still among us?
Regards
Regards
- Sat Aug 30, 2025 2:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Waay off topic: Lower leg cramps
- Replies: 31
- Views: 13172
Re: Waay off topic: Lower leg cramps
I recently increased my rosuvastatin to 20 mg and my lower legs and feet have been cramping at night. I will lower it back to 10 mg to see if that helps.
Bob
Bob
- Thu Aug 21, 2025 2:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 240gn xtp expansion tests in 44cal
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6955
Re: 240gn xtp expansion tests in 44cal
Don't forget to use the................ "New and Improved High Tech Fleece Bullet Stop".
Bob
Bob
- Sat Aug 09, 2025 7:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cartridge Conversion Cylinders
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2959
Re: Cartridge Conversion Cylinders
Right now, Midway has the Taylors 45 Colt six-shot conversions for Pietta on sale for $245. One thing to note is that the 6-shot version in 45 Colt has the chambers about 1 or 2 degrees off center (IIRC). That means the chambers are angled toward the barrel. So, in effect the bullet hits the forcing...
- Thu Aug 07, 2025 8:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Way OT... Skechers "Slip-in" Sneakers
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3962
Re: Way OT... Skechers "Slip-in" Sneakers
When I was a kid back in the sixties, I asked my old man for a pair of loafers. He spoke. "Boy, slip on shoes will make you lazy". He also made me always tuck my shirt in. At 70, I've never had a pair of slip-on shoes, unless Cowboy boots qualify and wouldn't dare be seen in public with a ...
- Wed Jul 23, 2025 6:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Problem still with the Forum.
- Replies: 57
- Views: 16506
Re: Problem still with the Forum.
No problems logging in, but when I click on the little thingy to post a picture all I get is a little bracket thingy.
Bob
Bob
- Sat Jun 21, 2025 8:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: M94 Williams 5D mount hole location
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2383
Re: M94 Williams 5D mount hole location
Save that original machined rear sight and elevator. I've seen them go for almost $200 recently if it is of a specific type.
Bob
Bob
- Sat Jun 21, 2025 8:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone here mess with a .38 Super?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4650
Re: Anyone here mess with a .38 Super?
It is interesting to hear other guys like me having a recent interest in the 38 Super. Recently I have coon-fingered a few a few and almost whipped out the wallet. But for the life of me if you look at the ballistics it seems you can do almost as well with the 9mm chambering with specific loads. I s...
- Tue Apr 29, 2025 5:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester M64 Front Sight AFIXXED
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4499
Re: Winchester M64 Front Sight AFIXXED
I had a 1982 top eject Winchester 94. I thought the front ramp was brazed on but no it was forged with the barrel.
Bob
Bob
- Thu Mar 06, 2025 4:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30/30 by Capandball.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6958
Re: 30/30 by Capandball.
I always enjoy watching "Cap-N-Ball" and listening to him. I have to translate for the wife. I told her you just catch the key words and figure the rest of it out. She asked me "What is a Sirty-Sirty"?
Bob
Bob
- Sun Feb 16, 2025 3:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 'Dog' versus Drone...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1754
Re: 'Dog' versus Drone...
I could see me as a Russian fighting in Ukraine and walking up the road and tank pulls up and the commander says, "Поднимитесь дальше. Мы возвращаемся в штаб" ("Hop in we're going back to HQ"). I'd say, "Я бы предпочел прогуляться". ............... (I'd rather walk) Боб...
- Mon Jan 13, 2025 10:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New .22 mag levergun
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6211
Re: New .22 mag levergun
A friend recently bought a Henry 22 mag lever action that was misfiring. He asked me to look at it. I took it to the range and fired it about 50 times. It seems the problem was that if you chambered a round and fired it without squeezing the grip/lever just a little it would misfire. If you squeezed...
- Fri Dec 27, 2024 8:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What do you do to your new Rossi 92?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 8847
Re: What do you do to your new Rossi 92?
My new one I bought in 2021 was 10 times smoother and much better put together than the one I bought in 2000. I squared the front bead to make it look like a flat square front sight with a little brass aiming square. Much better for old eyes than a bead. Then I had to grind down the sight elevator b...
- Fri Dec 27, 2024 8:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I wonder why they do this in movies?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4700
Re: I wonder why they do this in movies?
My pet peeve is when the chips are down, and the good guy disables the bad guy and grabs his pistol or AR/AK and doesn't get any of the bad guy's extra mags. They are always shooting from the hip full auto. Plus, when they actors use an UZI or MP-40 they never extend the stock and aim it. Don't get ...
- Fri Dec 27, 2024 8:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Where did all the drones go ?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4077
Re: Where did all the drones go ?
They are back at the charger.
Seems I heard it's a federal crime to shoot down any drone even if it belongs to you?
Seems I heard it's a federal crime to shoot down any drone even if it belongs to you?
- Sun Dec 15, 2024 5:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: CHRISTMAS SONG =(it's gonna be a hit!)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1765
Re: CHRISTMAS SONG =(it's gonna be a hit!)
I sort of catch enough of his English to determine what was said at the end of each sentence in his videos, but it is a delayed process for me, and he gets ahead really quick. So sometimes I rewind a little. I really enjoy watching and listening to this guy though and use both is 36 and 44 tools.......
- Sun Dec 15, 2024 5:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday TxHunter,Bob Hatfield,Molasses.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1459
Re: Happy Birthday TxHunter,Bob Hatfield,Molasses.
Thanks Guys.............The wife bought my supper at Cracker Barrel. I bought myself a cast steel 94 Winchester carrier to replace the stamped one on one of my 94's for my birthday present. The stamped one was a source of jamming and having to double shuffle the lever. I was constantly bending on th...
- Sun Dec 08, 2024 3:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: All of the sudden reloading components are plentiful.
- Replies: 31
- Views: 12821
Re: All of the sudden reloading components are plentiful.
Praise the Lord and pass me the Wolf and Barnaul ammo!
Bob
Bob
- Sun Dec 08, 2024 3:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: General purpose.45 Colt bullet
- Replies: 29
- Views: 11009
Re: General purpose.45 Colt bullet
Back in the day (2000) Midway had a sale on the Hornady 255 swaged bullet. But it wasn't the normal flavor. It was 500 round boxes for IIRC around $20. They were a commercial bullet made the exact same shape purported to be made by Hornady. There was no knurling but a few little itty-bitty rings wit...
- Wed Dec 04, 2024 8:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Paper Cartridges
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4025
Re: Paper Cartridges
Been making them for a long time. One has to get a system of manufacture that suits him. I use the Colt Cartridge works bullet from Era's gone over 18 grs of 3F Old Eynsford. I use the paper from Guns of the old west and a former from Cap-n-Ball on Ebay/You-tube and dipped the bullet end in MCM lube...
- Thu Nov 14, 2024 6:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My Favorite Hunting Guns
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3198
Re: My Favorite Hunting Guns
Dang. 20 years ago, I sold my Ruger 96 for $350. Didn't need the money. Just got a wild hair to sell something to justify buying something. I have a hard time sitting now from kicking myself in the buttocks so much every time someone mentions they have one.
Bob
Bob
- Thu Nov 14, 2024 6:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Favorite/Least Favorite to Reload/Most Reloaded Cartridges
- Replies: 63
- Views: 23908
Re: Favorite/Least Favorite to Reload/Most Reloaded Cartridges
My least favorite to load is the 7.62 Nagant. It can be complicated at first, but you eventually get the hang of it. I use 30 carbine dies to size the case. I have to use a 223-seating die with the seating stem screwed way down to seat the bullet below the case mouth. It has been a few years since I...
- Tue Nov 12, 2024 11:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday Bob Hatfield.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1277
Re: Happy Birthday Bob Hatfield.
For some reason it shows up a month early. But thanks. Looks like I got the month and day mixed up back when I registered in 2008. It is now fixed. I feel 69. But today I'm loading some 45 Colt.
Bob
Bob
- Mon Sep 30, 2024 7:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Any love for the.30 Carbine?
- Replies: 58
- Views: 20337
Re: Any love for the.30 Carbine?
I wanted one ever since I saw my Uncle Bill's carbine back in the 60's. Uncle Bill was in the Normandy Invasion and was wounded when his Jeep he as driving crashed after it was ambushed and his Lieutenant in the seat beside him was KIA. He sporterized his Carbine back in the 60's by makine a form fi...
- Tue Jul 09, 2024 7:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .58 cal mini ball
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1712
Re: .58 cal mini ball
If you can make out a star shape in the base cavity or series of marks it would be a Federal pressed and turned bullet. There were many versions of the 58 Burton ball in Federal service.
Bob
Bob
- Sun Jun 23, 2024 3:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hornady 35 Remington brass at Midway today
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1720
Re: Hornady 35 Remington brass at Midway today
I believe it is just the 45-70 LeverEvolution load that is short.
Bob
Bob
- Fri Jun 21, 2024 5:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hornady 35 Remington brass at Midway today
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1720
Hornady 35 Remington brass at Midway today
Got the notification via E-mail today. Probably won't last long. Got my hundred.
Bob
Bob
- Sat Jun 15, 2024 4:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mike Venturino - from American Handgunner
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3856
Re: Mike Venturino - from American Handgunner
I remember back in the early 80s (I think) buying his book ( big magazine ) on 22 Centerfires. That was my first exposure to his writing. He told of going to live in Montana and needed to make himself a varmint rifle. He said the guy's that lived there outshot him with their 270s and 3006s shooting ...
- Sat Jun 15, 2024 4:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Favorite .44 special load
- Replies: 25
- Views: 7434
Re: Favorite .44 special load
I only have one 44 Special. A classic Bulldog. I use the Lee Tumble lube 240 grain semi-wadcutter over 5 grains of Bullseye. Seems like it Chrono's about 725 fps. Shoots to the point of aim and accurate enough to knock over the falling plates at 50 yards.
Bob
Bob
- Wed Jun 05, 2024 10:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .38 Special and pressure
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7234
Re: .38 Special and pressure
I've loaded 38 Special since 1981. I've always crimped that button head Lyman wadcutter in the crimp groove. Even seated flush with the 2.7 gr. load in the illustration it was less than 9,000 psi. Back then I used Unique and 231. Never tried Bullseye back then because I just figured it was too old t...
- Sun May 05, 2024 5:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bear Creek Supply “shuttlecock” bullet
- Replies: 29
- Views: 6910
Re: Bear Creek Supply “shuttlecock” bullet
I have been eyeballing that bullet to use in my 1937 Smith in the Auto Rim cases. Hoping the hollow base bumps up to seal the throats.
Bob
Bob
- Mon Apr 29, 2024 1:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Couldn't help it...........New Levergun
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4038
Re: Couldn't help it...........New Levergun
Thanks for all the replies. I'll be getting to the range in the morning early if it isn't raining to officially put it to the test. I have three handloads of six rounds each all using the Hornady 200 grain round nose bullet. One using 37 grains of IMR 3031. That is a half grain less than I used back...
- Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Couldn't help it...........New Levergun
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4038
Couldn't help it...........New Levergun
In my old age I have about 3 times as much self-restraint as I did when I was younger. But for some reason I found myself without a 35 Remington rifle. So I look around at the pawn shops, gun shops, Gunbroker etc. and came to the conclusion that a "JM" Marlin was going to cost at least 1k....
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 5:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Western Bullet Company
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3370
Re: Western Bullet Company
I ordered last fall and like you no answers to email or phone calls. I was told on the Sixgunner site that I should be patient. The bullets finally arrived after 2 months. Midway and Graf's and 99% of other bullet manufacturers has me spoiled.
Bob
Bob