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by Bill in Oregon
Thu Apr 09, 2026 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sneaky Midway USA
Replies: 8
Views: 293

Re: Sneaky Midway USA

Extended offers "support" and hand-holding if your order goes "agley" apparently. I've never had a Midway order go missing. And who needs insurance on bullets and brass? It's not like they will break in transit. :x
by Bill in Oregon
Thu Apr 09, 2026 7:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Quandary
Replies: 3
Views: 227

Re: A Quandary

Dave, I also wish I had bought a mold from Rob Applegate. Seems he moved from Yoncalla to northeast Oregon -- Baker? La Grande? -- just before he quit making them. I met Col. Rex Applegate at a Lions Club gun show in Roseburg.
by Bill in Oregon
Thu Apr 09, 2026 6:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win model 94 in 30/30 1896
Replies: 4
Views: 262

Re: Win model 94 in 30/30 1896

You've got an absolute dandy of a 94 by your description. Congratulations. Half-octagon half-round barrels and button magazines give me the shakes. 8)
by Bill in Oregon
Thu Apr 09, 2026 5:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sneaky Midway USA
Replies: 8
Views: 293

Sneaky Midway USA

I've ordered a lot from Potterfield's outfit over the years -- probably enough to pay for a safari for him and from Amazon for Jeff Bezos too! :lol: But on a recent small order, they snuck in "Extended protection," for an extra $3.46. I didn't see it because I wasn't looking for it as it h...
by Bill in Oregon
Thu Apr 09, 2026 5:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Quandary
Replies: 3
Views: 227

Re: A Quandary

Dave, I wasn't very happy with the last NOE mold I had either. Bullets just didn't want to drop. My go-to is Accurate Molds. They have never disappointed me. I know they are looked down upon by many in the casting community, but I have also had good luck with the inexpensive Lee molds. I do miss the...
by Bill in Oregon
Wed Apr 08, 2026 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Time to re-watch the Terminator movies...
Replies: 8
Views: 344

Re: Time to re-watch the Terminator movies...

Big fan here of Terminator II.
by Bill in Oregon
Wed Apr 08, 2026 7:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: you [ and I ] need one of these: volcanic from Uberti
Replies: 16
Views: 495

Re: you [ and I ] need one of these: volcanic from Uberti

I never thought I would live to see the day that a serious manufacturer offered a Volcanic replica. The cool factor is off the charts. I hope Uberti will play around with chamberings a bit, though. I see the reasons for the .380 choice, but would much rather have one of the old rimmed numbers like ....
by Bill in Oregon
Wed Apr 08, 2026 7:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Easter was a rainy day .... so I fired up the leadpot!
Replies: 7
Views: 290

Re: Easter was a rainy day .... so I fired up the leadpot!

Nice way to spend the day, Jim. No rain here on Easter so I decided to see if the crappie were biting and by golly they were. 8)

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by Bill in Oregon
Sun Apr 05, 2026 5:16 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Molds, reloading stuff, chronograph
Replies: 5
Views: 389

Re: Molds, reloading stuff, chronograph

Arsenal 41-220 RF mold is SPF.
by Bill in Oregon
Sun Apr 05, 2026 4:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blew my Uberti 1876 up
Replies: 42
Views: 1465

Re: Blew my Uberti 1876 up

Wow, what a shock that must have been. I love an 1876, too, although I don't have one in the rack anymore. I hope that bullet comes out easily and that you don't have a ring. If you do, it's either rebarrel or reline, although an occasional ringed barrel has been known to shoot better than it should.
by Bill in Oregon
Sun Apr 05, 2026 3:25 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Molds, reloading stuff, chronograph
Replies: 5
Views: 389

Re: Molds, reloading stuff, chronograph

Lee mold is sold.
by Bill in Oregon
Sun Apr 05, 2026 8:44 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: 35 cal mold for sale
Replies: 5
Views: 294

Re: 35 cal mold for sale

I'm baffled. Same process I always use with Postimages.
Here they are again re-imported.

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by Bill in Oregon
Sun Apr 05, 2026 8:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Strange Nosler data- 44 mag 300gn jacketed
Replies: 4
Views: 276

Re: Strange Nosler data- 44 mag 300gn jacketed

Lacking pressure testing equipment, I have struggled trying to understand these anomalies as well.
by Bill in Oregon
Sun Apr 05, 2026 8:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: That cruel day.....
Replies: 10
Views: 576

Re: That cruel day.....

Oh, the joy of the day of the Resurrection!
by Bill in Oregon
Sat Apr 04, 2026 8:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Music to ponder as Easter approaches
Replies: 4
Views: 205

Music to ponder as Easter approaches

One of the very earliest hymns, derived in part from Luke 1:46-55. It was not a part of my mainline Protestant upbringing that I can recall, but it is beautiful, and here, rendered in Aramaic, the language of the Nazarene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lkovRd99Hs&list=RD-lkovRd99Hs&start_r...
by Bill in Oregon
Sat Apr 04, 2026 7:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Forum Issues / Speed / Loading / Down / Up / Sideways
Replies: 16
Views: 1740

Re: Forum Issues / Speed / Loading / Down / Up / Sideways

Unreachable for much of the past 48 hours, then fast again. :?
by Bill in Oregon
Sat Apr 04, 2026 6:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HOME
Replies: 7
Views: 400

Re: HOME

Home sweet home, in a minor solar system in a minor spur of the Orion Arm of the Milky Way Galaxy, whose core is 27,000 light years from us in a Universe of millions if not billions of galaxies. Kinda makes it feel small and special, like we ought to take care of it, and of each other. The Author of...
by Bill in Oregon
Sat Apr 04, 2026 1:28 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Molds, reloading stuff, chronograph
Replies: 5
Views: 389

Re: Molds, reloading stuff, chronograph

All yours Doc. Thank you.
by Bill in Oregon
Sat Apr 04, 2026 12:04 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Molds, reloading stuff, chronograph
Replies: 5
Views: 389

Re: Molds, reloading stuff, chronograph

Lyman 457132 SOLD.
by Bill in Oregon
Fri Apr 03, 2026 5:32 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Molds, reloading stuff, chronograph
Replies: 5
Views: 389

Molds, reloading stuff, chronograph

Lyman 457-132, their classic Postell bullet for .45-70, etc., $70 shipped. Lee 459-500-3R, $25 shipped. Arsenal 41-220-RF, $70 shipped. Lyman 55 powder measure with large and small-case tubes, $35 shipped. Pro Chrono DLX chronograph, works great, but I finally bought a Doppler unit. $60 shipped. Hor...
by Bill in Oregon
Thu Apr 02, 2026 3:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tyler Gun Works improved Bearcat
Replies: 29
Views: 1118

Re: Tyler Gun Works improved Bearcat

Those wonderful stag grips just set it off beautifully. Don't let Jim T. handle it! :lol:
by Bill in Oregon
Thu Apr 02, 2026 10:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NWMP 1876
Replies: 8
Views: 404

Re: NWMP 1876

Just have to love an 1876. Always wanted one in .45-75. 8)
by Bill in Oregon
Thu Apr 02, 2026 10:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One thing leads to another
Replies: 9
Views: 416

Re: One thing leads to another

John, I agree that a muzzleloader is the gateway to endless history. Too bad we don’t just give them to all our children.
by Bill in Oregon
Thu Apr 02, 2026 8:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One thing leads to another
Replies: 9
Views: 416

Re: One thing leads to another

Osceola had a number of visitors during his last months in prison. One of them was the artist George Catlin, who among things preserved images of American Indians as well as documenting actors in the Fur Trade. This was the portrait Catlin left for us. https://i.postimg.cc/Q9M7NCSZ/George-Catlin-Os-...
by Bill in Oregon
Thu Apr 02, 2026 8:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One thing leads to another
Replies: 9
Views: 416

One thing leads to another

So I was listening to an old favorite last night, John Anderson's classic "Seminole Wind," and got to pondering on how very little I know about the three wars the federal government waged against the Seminole people of Florida, from 1816 to 1858. The central figure of the Second Seminole W...
by Bill in Oregon
Wed Apr 01, 2026 5:22 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: 6 BANGER 45 ACP MOLD
Replies: 1
Views: 157

Re: 6 BANGER 45 ACP MOLD

Oh my!

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by Bill in Oregon
Wed Apr 01, 2026 5:21 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: 35 cal mold for sale
Replies: 5
Views: 294

Re: 35 cal mold for sale

Photos.

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by Bill in Oregon
Wed Apr 01, 2026 5:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Custom Henry Finished, Buckhamer Finished!
Replies: 18
Views: 502

Re: Custom Henry Finished, Buckhamer Finished!

That's a mighty handsome Henry you have there and in a very interesting caliber! I am sucker for a 3/4 magazine on a lever gun.
by Bill in Oregon
Wed Apr 01, 2026 1:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: TULSA??
Replies: 14
Views: 597

Re: TULSA??

Is this the Wanamaker show? Always wanted to see it.
by Bill in Oregon
Wed Apr 01, 2026 8:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: All round gun for Africa-1870
Replies: 7
Views: 584

Re: All round gun for Africa-1870

One of the best discussions of firearms and cartridges for Africa is Sir Samuel Baker's "Wild Beasts and Their Ways," first published in 1890 at the dawn of the smokeless era. Baker was a firearms enthusiast and experimenter who hunted widely in Ceylon, Africa and even North America. Some ...
by Bill in Oregon
Mon Mar 30, 2026 5:19 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: SOLD
Replies: 4
Views: 358

Re: Just throwing this out there

It would seem I may have a buyer, so SPF. I will confirm.
by Bill in Oregon
Mon Mar 30, 2026 4:27 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: SOLD
Replies: 4
Views: 358

Re: Just throwing this out there

Earl, that is what my circa 1873 Carl Gustav in 12,7 X 44R is for. It has a virtually mint bore. 8)
by Bill in Oregon
Mon Mar 30, 2026 6:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT wood turning
Replies: 9
Views: 305

Re: OT wood turning

It loaded for me Will. Beautiful grain and character!
by Bill in Oregon
Sun Mar 29, 2026 10:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Granddad's Model 94 32 Winchester Special
Replies: 34
Views: 1630

Re: Granddad's Model 94 32 Winchester Special

Always nice to hear from another native Oregonian, Dave. I've spent some time camping at Wallowa Lake and packing in the Eagle Cap Wilderness. Mighty special places.
by Bill in Oregon
Sun Mar 29, 2026 8:10 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: SOLD
Replies: 4
Views: 358

SOLD

Unfired Pedersoli "Creedmoor Long Range" rolling block in .45-70.
by Bill in Oregon
Sun Mar 29, 2026 7:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Colt SAA with 7 1/2-inch barrel
Replies: 24
Views: 1470

Re: The Colt SAA with 7 1/2-inch barrel

I'll say! 8)
by Bill in Oregon
Sun Mar 29, 2026 7:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Granddad's Model 94 32 Winchester Special
Replies: 34
Views: 1630

Re: Granddad's Model 94 32 Winchester Special

Dave, that's great that you are getting that family heirloom running right again.
What part of Eastern Oregon? I have hunted the Malheur country and the Abert Rim escarpment further south, along with waterfowl at Summer Lake. Miss it.
by Bill in Oregon
Sun Mar 29, 2026 7:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally got it sorted out.
Replies: 7
Views: 342

Re: Finally got it sorted out.

Nothing is as frustrating as a firearm that won't function reliably--especially one that costs as much as the 930. Those Oregon boys seem to have done their homework. Glad yours runs now.
by Bill in Oregon
Sat Mar 28, 2026 6:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sage and her exploits
Replies: 19
Views: 5216

Re: Sage and her exploits

Will, I'd much rather double on a 20 than a 12! Sage had a great season. 8)
by Bill in Oregon
Sat Mar 28, 2026 8:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ammo for the S&W No. 2 Army
Replies: 2
Views: 272

Ammo for the S&W No. 2 Army

I was reading an interesting thread on these little five-shot rimfire revolvers and their use in the Civil War. https://smith-wessonforum.com/threads/kentucky-7th-cavalry-union-confederate-no-2-army-smith-wesson-civil-war.792494/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2026-03-27...
by Bill in Oregon
Fri Mar 27, 2026 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Doing some casting
Replies: 24
Views: 910

Re: Doing some casting

Good for you, Walt. What a pleasant and productive way to spend a couple of hours in less than lovely weather.
by Bill in Oregon
Fri Mar 27, 2026 9:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A couple of prayer requests if you will.
Replies: 19
Views: 763

Re: A couple of prayer requests if you will.

You've got mine, Scott. May the insurance company believe before catastrophe strikes.
We have had just a few tenths more here than San Antonio has, and broke heat records this past week. Up in Astoria where my brother lives, they are below average with 19.8 inches since Jan. 1. Geez.
by Bill in Oregon
Thu Mar 26, 2026 4:23 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: 45-70 mold fer sale OFFERS ?
Replies: 1
Views: 386

Re: 45-70 mold fer sale

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by Bill in Oregon
Thu Mar 26, 2026 2:58 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: *** SPF *** NOE mold fer sale OFFERS?
Replies: 1
Views: 361

Re: NOE mold fer sale

Beauty.
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by Bill in Oregon
Thu Mar 26, 2026 1:02 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: **SPF** ANOTHER MOLD fer sale OFFERS ?
Replies: 3
Views: 417

Re: ANOTHER MOLD fer sale

Photos for John. Dang that's a great price for a great mold!

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by Bill in Oregon
Wed Mar 25, 2026 8:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Colt SAA with 7 1/2-inch barrel
Replies: 24
Views: 1470

The Colt SAA with 7 1/2-inch barrel

I've been ending my day watching "Gunsmoke," always a favorite in our household. In the middle years, the opening sequence shows James Arness/Matt Dillon drawing his 7 1/2-inch Colt SAA against Arvo Ojala, influential Buscadero holster designer and fast-draw expert. Always makes me jones f...
by Bill in Oregon
Wed Mar 25, 2026 4:10 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: larrywillis collet die OFFERS?
Replies: 1
Views: 520

Re: larrywillis collet die

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by Bill in Oregon
Wed Mar 25, 2026 3:22 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Lyman molds fer sale with a CORRECTION !
Replies: 1
Views: 451

Re: Lyman molds fer sale

Here ya go John:

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