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And they still show up regularly at yard sales, etc so not hard to obtain. I remember back in the day a fellow had one down in the Amazon basin. Not "kosher" by any means, had it boosted to where he could pick up traffic from across the US of A.

Thanks! I wonder if any of Paco's ".22 bullet improvement tools" might be adapted for this purpose. I'll look at 'em. 11 grains of lead (27.5%) really doesn't seem like that much, but I remember that smallbores are pretty touchy about bullet weight/twist! Also MIGHT make some of those cla...

Funny seeing this thread resurrected after just over a decade... Also funny that I just re-read Dalton Carr's book " Tales Of A Bear Hunter ". I wish Dalton had included more of his tales on the subject, but the ones he recounts are fascinating. I'd rather hear/read the opinions of someone...

I picked up a few boxes of 22 Long at an auction years ago. They ARE hard to find anymore, that's for sure. Gary Reeder makes a SGB former, but don't know how much gets shaved off the bullet. You slide a 22 LR into the device, close it to hold it still and then slice off the tip. Something like that...

I've been running ZoneAlarm since it was just a firewall, before Windoze ever thought about doing anything useful in the security area. Now we're running Zonealarm Extreme Security and are 100% happy with it. Have had zero problems caused by any kind of virus since we started using it. I bought the ...

That's a pretty graphic explanation of the top end of the pain scale. Sure am glad you got it taken care of. It's amazing what all they can do through a small hole in your abdomen instead of splitting you stem to stern like they used to do.

Doc, may I suggest pineapple or papaya as a snack on a daily basis. They both seem to help prevent gallbladder issues, and after the gallbladder is removed, they help digestion. There are pills with the enzymes in them, but it is tastier to eat the fruit. Nice tip there. We just bought a couple fre...

I'm impressed with how many of the folk in that thread I'm still in contact with. And there are those who've "crossed the river" and a few that have simply faded out of communication range. Thanks for resurrecting that!

I'm always amazed and amused by the differences in firearms laws and what's allowed/not allowed. Missouri, for example, is fairly free in gun ownership/transfer/acquisition/etc. BUT night vision equipment is verboten, and of course any "muffling" device is heavily regulated as well. You fo...

Sergio, bienvenido al foro! Saludos desde Colombia en donde las leyes también son restrictivas.

That's good news on the trapper. It will be interesting to hear what else turns up as Cody digs deeper into the matter. Thanks for sharing your fine old leverguns with us.

. Someone on the Ruger Forum posted a list of some sites and articles on the cartridge I thought I'd pass along: https://www.rugerforum.com/threads/david-bradshaw-photos-vol-lxiv-357-maximum-notes.221187/ Ruger Forum thread https://www.rugerforum.com/threads/194-gr-bradshaw-martin-swc-gc.267666/ Ru...

#1 - Taurus 431, 3" barrel, roughly S$W K frame in size, in fact I carry it in a Simply Rugged holster that was build for a K Frame while up north. In spite of what some folks will tell you, it's been a good resolver and accurate. Several hundred rounds through it so far and zero problems. Have...

Bill in Oregon wrote: ↑Mon Apr 04, 2022 11:23 am Sorry you are still carrying this burden Paul.

Thanks, Bill. It's not a problem right now. Looking for serious offers under the conditions mentioned.

Just what is the Taylor Throat? Brownell's used to carry a Taylor Throat reamer. I picked one up and used it on the Llama PPPPPP. It improved things somewhat, but would benefit from the attentions of a gunsmith who knows resolvers. Another benefit of the Taylor Throat is that it can remove the cons...

Getting back to the original post, the Lee Whack 'Em Loader kit only sizes the front of the cartridge. So if it is shot in a loose chamber it will not fit into a tighter chamber. Kind of the same principle as a "neck size only" sizing die. I loaded hundreds of rounds on one back in the da...

Getting back to the original post, the Lee Whack 'Em Loader kit only sizes the front of the cartridge. So if it is shot in a loose chamber it will not fit into a tighter chamber. Kind of the same principle as a "neck size only" sizing die. I loaded hundreds of rounds on one back in the day...

Scott Tschirhart wrote: ↑Fri Apr 01, 2022 8:36 am
AmBraCol wrote: ↑Sat Mar 26, 2022 11:16 am I'm intrigued by that little popper.
If you are going to Raton this year, you can try to wear it out.

Looking forward to seeing it in person.

This one got all scratched up.

Tyler Gunworks has a Winchester 1873 Trapper model in 38/357 caliber. Looks like a lovely bit of kit as some of my Brit friends would say. Click on the link in the model name to take a gander.

So far I've had exactly 2 portable solar chargers. Same model, worthless. Can't even remember the details. BUT, things have come a long way in the last 15 years or so, I just haven't gotten around to messing with it any more.

Stirring the pot...

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Hmmm. I've been looking for a REASONABLY priced hammered double barrel in 12 gauge for a coon's age. Hmmm.... I picked up a Rossi double a few years ago for not much $$. It was on consignment at a gunshop and the original firing pins were "toast". Bought replacements from Jack First and i...

Accurate Molds has a few. Click their name and it'll take you to one with a nice, big lube groove.

I was reading all the time thinking that you should write a book about all of your adventures in the wilds of the Amazon, never had a clue that i took the bait :shock: Great story & thanks!!! ollogger Sometimes I remind myself of a quote from "The Walking Drum" (at least I THINK that'...

Not a bad critter to have around unless you've got chickens or other poultry. We started missing chickens way back when and couldn't figure what was happening, until the night we had company that stayed past our accustomed 9 p.m. bed time. Dad was traveling so Mom came into the bedroom as I was peel...

Griff wrote: ↑Sun Mar 27, 2022 12:14 am
JimT wrote: ↑Sat Mar 26, 2022 9:25 pmI am glad to hear everyone was OK.
I am sure you will get time to cast bullets. Things even out given time.
+1!

I'm with these fellers! Glad it worked out and no serious injuries.

That looks like a plateful of fun! Somehow I didn't load a single 38 this last trip. I did get a few bullets cast and lubed, maybe in May. The stash of loaded ammo isn't hurting any, last year was the year of the 44 for ammo burned. Time will tell what get's used up this year.

I'm intrigued by that little popper. Have contemplated the idea of a single action 45 ACP for quite a while, but never have done anything about it - mostly due to only having full sized Blackhawk sixguns. That New Vaquero size just "seems right" for the cartridge. The bird's head gripframe...

I really really wish you had taken some photos. The would have added incredible punch to the story! laughing.JPG Yeah, me too! That was back before everyone had a cell phone with built in camera though... Shucks, it wasn't until many years after the time frame of the story above that I got my own &...

My folks took me down to Brazil when I was just a wee lad. We first lived near the mouth of the Amazon river in the city of Belém before moving to a frontier town 500 miles south. It was a wonderful time for us kids, growing up in a wild, beautiful part of God’s globe. The area is between two major ...

Fermin Garza supplies some excellent sights, but Skinner has a better price on theirs.

https://fermincgarza.com/shop/ols/produ ... ail-sights

You've already cut the dovetail or one of Fermin's other sights might be an option.

https://fermincgarza.com/shop

Here's the Feds' take on it... US Code 926A Notwithstanding any other provision of any law or any rule or regulation of a State or any political subdivision thereof, any person who is not otherwise prohibited by this chapter from transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm shall be entitled to tr...

That looks real nice, Scott.

Pitchy wrote: ↑Wed Mar 23, 2022 10:28 am Thats interesting and cool.

Great, Pitch's seen it now! Looking forward to a Pitchy Project!

Every recurve I've had for 50 years you could measure, with the bow unsprung, tip to tip in a straight line across the front of the bow, and it's usually within an 1". For instance I just measured my Bear Kodiak Hunter, it's 55.25". It uses a 56" string. But it's made in 71, probably...

Wow, I never knew they exist. Thanks for sharing. I'm going to have to investigate these! A couple more videos. If your Portuguese isn't that good, at least the images show how it's done. The second video the shooter demonstrates shooting right or left handed - and his left handed shooting shows wh...

AmBraCol, the long time standard for strings has been by AMO standards, (Archery Manufacturers Organization?? ) I believe that's what the abbreviations stood for. But a bow is measured down its back supposedly somehow, not tip to tip?? But regardless the confusion, a Recurve stated AMO 60" nee...

OK. Before I get back to work, one more video on a related subject. https://youtu.be/nQTe084j7HU It's amazing how simple things can be used to produce a functioning firearm. Laws forbidding firearms are futile, to say the least. I'd never seen that type of ignition system, but it works fine! Shucks,...

It takes a bit of time to develop the technique of twisting your wrist when releasing the pay load, but they can be quite accurate in the hands of someone who takes the time to learn the system. I'd love to see someone build one with a higher degree of sophistication in the process. It seems to me t...

Since the Amazon Basin is where I grew up, I got to see all kinds of "interesting contraptions" and some very sketchy stuff indeed. It amuses me to see folks up north asking "is it safe to shoot?" when talking about some old muzzle loading firearm with no pitting and a typical of...

Decided to not hijack Nath's thread on arrow launching, so here's something I suspect most of you haven't seen before, a Brazilian Badoque. Had quite a time trying to find pics to share, too many youngsters are calling their estilingues a badoque - the two are not the same. The "estilingue"...

I've got a take down kid sized recurve stashed away somewhere. Need to figure out how to measure it for a string and make one up. Too many irons in the fire and no place to shoot it close by have contributed to it being put on the back burner for too long. I DID grab a few appropriate arrows for it ...

Great work, Sarge! Now to hand file a bit of crosshatching on the face of it to break up the glare...

Seriously though, looking good. It'll be interesting to see how it works out for you.

Good post! I'll second that recommendation for "The Caplock Rifle". It's part of my meager shooting library and contains a wealth of information.

The plot thickens...

Wow Guys! The concern for my well being is overwhelming! :D :D I'll probably use up the small boxes, but I think I'll leave the brick intact for now. I have a pretty big stockpile. jb 8) That's what I was doing earlier this month, using up loose boxes and leaving bricks untouched. Didn't have any f...

Interesting. Curious about that "45 LC" marking as it doesn't sound very Argentinian. You've definitely cornered yourself an enigma with this one! Just a wild guess - perhaps the importer reamed out the chamber to 45 Colt, figuring it'd sell better in the US market. But the 44 WCF barrel t...

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If you'd rather buy than mix yourself (as in, can't find LLA), here's a link to some folks that market it.

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