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by AmBraCol
Fri Mar 22, 2024 4:47 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS in MO GORGEOUS 44-40!
Replies: 5
Views: 571

Re: FS in MO GORGEOUS 44-40!

RIHMFIRE wrote: Fri Mar 22, 2024 5:02 am Thats a good deal guys......

I love my uberti's
It sure is, but unable to act on it right now.
by AmBraCol
Thu Mar 21, 2024 12:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Missing my sixguns
Replies: 19
Views: 660

Re: Missing my sixguns

Scott Tschirhart wrote: Thu Mar 21, 2024 11:39 am It’s been quite a ride. Who would have thought that this south Texas plow boy would ever be able to have the opportunity to be at the Supreme Court?
Do you see a man skilled in his work?
He will stand in the presence of kings.
He will not stand in the presence of unknown men.

Proverbs 22:29
by AmBraCol
Tue Mar 19, 2024 4:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SPAMMERS
Replies: 26
Views: 600

Re: SPAMMERS

I just axed about 150+ "new accounts" that were on the waiting list for approval. A quick scan down the line didn't show any honest looking usernames and they all (in a quick scan) gave appearance of the same A.I. type spambot typical idiocy. Hope I didn't mess up, but if no one's contacte...
by AmBraCol
Tue Mar 19, 2024 4:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New member sign up issues?
Replies: 33
Views: 1495

Re: New member sign up issues?

Guys, I'm not sure why they're having problems signing up. There IS a requirement for an admin to sign off on new accounts to keep the spam down to a dull roar. You can have them send an email to webservant@sixshootercommunity dot com and I'll be glad to help them get up and running.
by AmBraCol
Fri Mar 01, 2024 10:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: crowd funding the gospel
Replies: 9
Views: 892

Re: crowd funding the gospel

We used the audio Bibles a lot in Mozambique and my friends there still are giving them out. When I was there the government admitted at least 45% of the country was illiterate. I knew a lot of Mozambicans that could not read or write, including pastors and evangelists. They loved the audio Bibles....
by AmBraCol
Mon Feb 05, 2024 9:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 410 too little for any game you say?
Replies: 39
Views: 1832

Re: 410 too little for any game you say?

When I was a kid growing up in the Amazon Basin, the "36" (as they called the 410 there) was the most common cartridge firing shotgun. They used it for all amazonian game, from dove to tapir and jaguar. One fellow I knew carried a 44-40 factory round that he intended to use if he ever had ...
by AmBraCol
Mon Jan 29, 2024 8:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Probably all Great Grandpa needed
Replies: 8
Views: 639

Re: Probably all Great Grandpa needed

My mother's mother's father was a hunter, but only had daughters. When he passed away one of his son-in-laws commandeered the firearms and apparently sold them, leaving no info as to what they were. Even his son (of the son-in-law) had no idea and he was a gun nut like me. I've often wondered about ...
by AmBraCol
Thu Jan 18, 2024 3:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is the round-nosed lead pistol bullet good for?
Replies: 25
Views: 1882

Re: What is the round-nosed lead pistol bullet good for?

I probably should have phrased this something like "Would you choose a round-nosed bullet for use in a revolver?" :lol: I fully understand their usefulness in semiautomatic handguns. Here I'm forced to do so. No other (legal) options. But up north? As outlined above - yep. :D I shot a bun...
by AmBraCol
Thu Jan 18, 2024 10:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is the round-nosed lead pistol bullet good for?
Replies: 25
Views: 1882

Re: What is the round-nosed lead pistol bullet good for?

To get back to the original question, round nose bullets definitely have a place and can be quite useful. Say you have two resolvers of the same caliber, but with different intents and purposes. One a 357 Manglem for hunting and through which you occasionally shoot hot loaded 38 Spl. And the other a...
by AmBraCol
Tue Jan 16, 2024 8:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A lot of Bull
Replies: 68
Views: 8795

Re: A lot of Bull

A couple years ago a bunch of stock got into the gun club property and were tearing up the place in the middle of the night. The groundskeeper lives there and went out to run them off. One of the heifers got him down and did a tap dance routine on him. Laid him up for months and he's still not back ...
by AmBraCol
Sat Jan 06, 2024 9:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LaPierre resigns
Replies: 31
Views: 2048

Re: LaPierre resigns

For years now I've been asking the NRA phone callers, "Is LaPierre still holding any office at the NRA?" Since the answer was always in the affirmative my next statement was "I told you last time - don't call me until he's gone." Saw a blurb today about someone else in the leader...
by AmBraCol
Fri Jan 05, 2024 9:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "What was that?!?"
Replies: 13
Views: 818

Re: "What was that?!?"

I've gotten that look often enough to have it memorized! :D That and the dogs giving me the "How COULD you?" look for disturbing their nap. :lol: Way back in the 20th Century I loaded a BUNCH of 38 spl as well as some 44-40 on the Lee Loader system. But it was a piece of cake after learnin...
by AmBraCol
Sun Dec 31, 2023 2:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Liking the new air rifle
Replies: 35
Views: 1911

Re: Liking the new air rifle

Paul, can you order pellets from, say, Pyramyd Air here in the "Estados"? That's a grey area - which means essentially "No." There shouldn't be any trouble other than the weight as they don't meet the definition of "ammunition" that is controlled by the government. But...
by AmBraCol
Fri Dec 29, 2023 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Liking the new air rifle
Replies: 35
Views: 1911

Re: Liking the new air rifle

Bill, I've got the Fusion which is the same power plant as yours but different barrel. Cometa turns out some decent guns. Also have a couple of 300's from "back in the day" that I've traded for and am getting ready to switch over to the modern synthetic seal instead of the old leather type...
by AmBraCol
Sun Dec 24, 2023 5:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: From the land between the Canal and the Equator
Replies: 7
Views: 424

Re: From the land between the Canal and the Equator

Thanks Paul, and thanks for your service where you are. Prayers UP for all your celebrations and family and friends for all our holydays to come . . . grizz Thanks, Grizz! And this is what it's about... R-and-me.jpg This little guy's one of our Venezuelan refugees. His family now lives in a squatte...
by AmBraCol
Sun Dec 24, 2023 3:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: From the land between the Canal and the Equator
Replies: 7
Views: 424

From the land between the Canal and the Equator

May each and every one of you enjoy a blessed time of celebration during the coming days. The celebration of the birth of Jesus the Christ and the changing of the calendar for a new year bring joy and optimism to those who know the Author of life. My prayer is that each of you have a safe and blesse...
by AmBraCol
Tue Dec 19, 2023 5:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The new .327, first outing
Replies: 16
Views: 769

Re: The new .327, first outing

Bill in Oregon wrote: Tue Dec 19, 2023 12:02 pm Paul, that bullet looks like a real performer. I wonder what velocities they were getting.
Ray, thanks for the link.
I lost my notes on it, unfortunately. It wasn't a barn burner, but with that kind of weight and a nice flat meplat it should perform well on any reasonable kind of target.
by AmBraCol
Tue Dec 19, 2023 5:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dumped the 1022!
Replies: 43
Views: 2011

Re: Dumped the 1022!

I understand they aren't everyone's cup o' tea, but this little carbine's been serving well since late in the last century. Long ago lost count of how many bricks of 22 ammo it's digested, suffering at the hands of kids and grandkids and friends and others. But the last time I took it out after grou...
by AmBraCol
Tue Dec 19, 2023 10:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The new .327, first outing
Replies: 16
Views: 769

Re: The new .327, first outing

Bill, I don't know about for use in your Taurus, but Todd Corder and some of the other Shootists were experimenting with heavier projectiles in their 327's. If I recall correctly they were using up to 135 gr cast in the full length brass. OK. Took a look. 135 grains it is, bullet nose designed aroun...
by AmBraCol
Tue Dec 19, 2023 10:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The new .327, first outing
Replies: 16
Views: 769

Re: The new .327, first outing

I like the versatility of being able to use .327mag, .32mag, .32S&W long and .32 S&W. Covers everything from self defense, hunting or just plinking and with ammo shortages nice to have more choices. Don't know about Bill's Taurus, but in a single action you can add 7.65 Browning/32 ACP to t...
by AmBraCol
Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One Special 1911
Replies: 14
Views: 750

Re: One Special 1911

I like how you've personalized yours. They are nifty pistolas indeed. Thanks for the backstory on how yours came to you.
by AmBraCol
Wed Dec 13, 2023 9:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This is really incredible
Replies: 42
Views: 1793

Re: This is really incredible

I have high end .45s with test targets that look amazing. But they aren’t generally shot at 25 yards! I stopped in at Freedom Arms way back when. They had a nice little Model 97 in 357 with an octagon barrel. 5 1/2", IIRC. Whatever the dimensions, that little popper just "felt right"...
by AmBraCol
Wed Dec 13, 2023 9:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This is really incredible
Replies: 42
Views: 1793

Re: This is really incredible

I'd be wrecked for life if I shot a group like that. I would quit guns and take up shuffleboard. On the other hand, it's nice to know what the gun's capable of. It gives you something to work towards. :D Back in '01 I was given a Ruger Vaquero in 45 Colt and a bunch of ammo, mostly fairly heavy loa...
by AmBraCol
Tue Dec 05, 2023 9:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 327 brass IN STOCK
Replies: 10
Views: 498

Re: 327 brass IN STOCK

That's good to hear! Starline still shows it "out of stock - no backorders". Guess they didn't do a big enough run to stock it themselves. I'm just glad they finally filled my backorder, after about 2 1/2 years or so. Anyway, thanks for letting folks know where to find it. It's been like h...
by AmBraCol
Tue Dec 05, 2023 8:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Fixed Ol Number 7's Boat Buying Flow Chart ...
Replies: 4
Views: 306

Re: I Fixed Ol Number 7's Boat Buying Flow Chart ...

Now there you go! Makes sense now!!!
by AmBraCol
Tue Nov 14, 2023 7:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone using cast in muzzleloader
Replies: 12
Views: 426

Re: Anyone using cast in muzzleloader

Haven't used a sabot in nearly 40 years. The last ones I used were in a CVA Blazer and were pushing a .490 round ball down the bore. I know the technology has come a long way since then, but haven't tried to keep up with it. The times I've seen the ammo for sale it's been more expensive than any han...
by AmBraCol
Wed Nov 08, 2023 8:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Binoculars
Replies: 30
Views: 23393

Re: Binoculars

The downside to binoculars is if you set them down somewhere. Years ago I qualified for a Colorado resident hunting permit and a friend bought me an either sex elk tag. Another friend got permission from his brother to take me elk hunting on the family ranch. We hunted hard and glassed a lot. I can'...
by AmBraCol
Tue Nov 07, 2023 8:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mod 64 day
Replies: 11
Views: 890

Re: Mod 64 day

When I think of the Model 64 I think of the 25-35 round, because that's what the old family rifle is chambered in. I was custodian of the rifle for a while, but never got a chance to take game with it. I remember marveling at the accuracy using factory ammo (all I had at the time). My uncles had bee...
by AmBraCol
Sat Nov 04, 2023 8:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Having trouble posting pics?
Replies: 6
Views: 208

Re: Having trouble posting pics?

Thanks Paul. Being im not completely computer illiterate I figured the MiB was a typo. I haven't had issues in the past. Only thing I can figure is I changed the resolution of my camera inadvertently. The same pics that I was trying and getting an HTTP ERROR I then 'remastered ' and they posted per...
by AmBraCol
Sat Nov 04, 2023 8:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Having trouble posting pics?
Replies: 6
Views: 208

Re: Having trouble posting pics?

Not sure why they label it "MiB", but it's the same as "MB" which stands for megabytes. 500 megabytes is half a gigabyte - which should allow any reasonably sized image to be uploaded. Not sure what was going on with your image. I just checked several sample images on my PC and n...
by AmBraCol
Thu Oct 26, 2023 9:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Made some cartridges for my percussion Sharps for this years deer season
Replies: 9
Views: 561

Re: Made some cartridges for my percussion Sharps for this years deer season

I remember seeing a BUNCH of those on the Bass Pro "Bargain Cave" rack years ago. Was broke so they all stayed there. I don't recall which model they were, but remember being intrigued by the idea of a modern reproduction of the old Sharps "muzzle loader".
by AmBraCol
Tue Oct 24, 2023 12:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My dog went full cry at 4:30 this morning.
Replies: 17
Views: 770

Re: My dog went full cry at 4:30 this morning.

One time, when Biscuit was a pup, she went downstairs and immediately went ballistic. She'd never seen such a dangerous thing as a pineapple with the crown still on it before! Another time it was my motorcycle helmet that I'd left on the car. It's amazing how they can spot things that are out of pla...
by AmBraCol
Tue Oct 24, 2023 12:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stop Setting Goals ... Life Can Be More Fun!
Replies: 7
Views: 311

Re: Stop Setting Goals ... Life Can Be More Fun!

I've got a fairly extensive collection of McManus' books. And my wife knows if I'm reading one before going to sleep as I lie there and shake and snort while trying to be discreet about the glee! I do believe I've known each and every one of his characters over the years and his stories never grow o...
by AmBraCol
Mon Oct 23, 2023 10:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for 327 federal brass
Replies: 13
Views: 670

Re: Looking for 327 federal brass

Powder Valley just sent out a bulletin about a big stock of Starline brass coming in. BUT, 327 Federal Magnum is NOT on the menu. It kind of makes me figure that perhaps they underestimated the demand... - but I admit that I've little to zip knowledge about the whole supply chain of reloading brass ...
by AmBraCol
Fri Oct 13, 2023 2:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for 327 federal brass
Replies: 13
Views: 670

Re: Looking for 327 federal brass

I just received my back order from starline from over 2 years ago. They are making some now............Joe Mine's on the way as well, should arrive today. Interestingly it's still "Unavailable" and "No Backorder" on Starline's site. Perhaps retailers will be putting it online an...
by AmBraCol
Sun Oct 08, 2023 4:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for 327 federal brass
Replies: 13
Views: 670

Re: Looking for 327 federal brass

Keep your eye on Starline's site. I got an email a couple weeks ago about a backorder I had with them for almost three years. Apparently they're about to fulfill those backorders, and I imagine that they'll also more than fulfill them in order to fill part of the demand.
by AmBraCol
Sat Oct 07, 2023 9:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got the China virus... again
Replies: 39
Views: 1743

Re: Got the China virus... again

Jay, hope your bride comes around real soon. Thank you Bill. I tested negative on Thursday, but my bride still tested positive, and feels worse than me. Don't know if this is due to it being her first time getting the China virus, and my second. We're still both exhausted and fighting a constant he...
by AmBraCol
Wed Oct 04, 2023 4:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heads up on October 5, 2023 beginning at 6am Pacific time
Replies: 10
Views: 475

Re: Heads up on October 5, 2023 beginning at 6am Pacific time

Hopefully this will be as exciting as the Nationwide Emergency Alert Test. <yawn>
by AmBraCol
Mon Oct 02, 2023 7:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I can't remember......
Replies: 13
Views: 727

Re: I can't remember......

I picked up 500 of some of their 32 caliber for the 327 Magnum a couple years ago at Raton. Haven't had a chance to load them up yet, and I can't remember which reference they were. They look like a decent bullet, but so far no experience with them other than the purchase. :lol: One of the guys brou...
by AmBraCol
Sat Sep 30, 2023 9:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got the China virus... again
Replies: 39
Views: 1743

Re: Got the Big C... again

We made it through the National Coffee Country lockdown in fine shape, in spite of delivering supplies all over to folks who weren't allowed out "because we say so". We made it through the next year as well, no issues. Last year we traveled north and spent time with our sons and family whi...
by AmBraCol
Sat Sep 30, 2023 9:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heads up on October 5, 2023 beginning at 6am Pacific time
Replies: 10
Views: 475

Re: Heads up on October 5, 2023 beginning at 6am Pacific time

GunnyMack wrote: Fri Sep 29, 2023 2:22 pm Oh good, I've been feeling slow and unstable :lol:

BUMP TO TOP
I hate to break it to you, but we ain't 20 years old anymore! Slow and unsteady is just "normal". :? :shock: :( :lol:
by AmBraCol
Fri Sep 29, 2023 9:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heads up on October 5, 2023 beginning at 6am Pacific time
Replies: 10
Views: 475

Heads up on October 5, 2023 beginning at 6am Pacific time

Andy just got an email about an upgrade to the VPS that runs the forum. We should only exerience a bit of downtime as they do the upgrade, hopefully nothing else will be impacted. The forum should be faster and more stable as a result of the changes. Just an FYI for when it happens. Please bounce th...
by AmBraCol
Tue Sep 26, 2023 7:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Ruger Single Six
Replies: 23
Views: 1567

Re: New Ruger Single Six

Now go get you some small game! One of my favorite hunting memories with mine was from doing ground squirrel control with a friend on his ranch. We drove out to where there was a large colony of Wyoming ground squirrels and I was knocking them over with the 10/22. He saw me having such fun that he w...
by AmBraCol
Sat Sep 23, 2023 7:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Ruger Single Six
Replies: 23
Views: 1567

Re: New Ruger Single Six

My old model definitely has wear on it! These are from '06, it's got a lot more miles on it since then. They are a lovely bit of squirrel hunting ordnance.

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by AmBraCol
Mon Sep 18, 2023 1:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Granddaughter, my granddaughter.
Replies: 15
Views: 679

Re: Granddaughter, my granddaughter.

Great going! Tuning a trigger on the pump Crosmans is not exactly for the faint of heart. Great seeing she was aware enough to get Gramps to fix it for her. :lol:
by AmBraCol
Mon Sep 11, 2023 8:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lest we forget—thinking about September 11
Replies: 19
Views: 687

Re: Lest we forget—thinking about September 11

I was actually in NE Colorado staying with some friends. I got up, showered, dressed, packed my bag and went upstairs. They greeted me with a cup of coffee and "A small plane just flew into the World Trade Center." We sat around their breakfast nook sipping coffee and watching the TV cover...
by AmBraCol
Thu Sep 07, 2023 8:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What was the reason for leverguns being down today?
Replies: 13
Views: 514

Re: What was the reason for leverguns being down today?

I apologize for forgetting to give y'all a "Heads up!". They switched us to a "new and improved" server with updated hardware and software. Everything appears to be running well so far.
by AmBraCol
Mon Sep 04, 2023 11:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Funny thing about some guns.
Replies: 13
Views: 685

Re: Funny thing about some guns.

The fascinating world of guns and ammo. Thankfully you folk up north have the chance to experiment and have ample scope to do so, from factory ammo of various brands and loadings to home brewed ammo using multitudinous options in components. We're fortunate here between the Canal and the Equator to ...
by AmBraCol
Sun Sep 03, 2023 7:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday To AmBraCol
Replies: 8
Views: 334

Re: Happy Birthday To AmBraCol

Thank you all! Friday was a great day, but busy. I dropped my darlng off at work, then picked her up at noon and we went to the best Brazilian restaurant in town and had the rodizio. Then my wife managed to put one over on me by organizing our "dog club" (group of folks who gather each aft...