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by CowboyTutt
Tue Oct 18, 2022 6:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 FTX Bullets on clearance
Replies: 3
Views: 377

Re: 30-30 FTX Bullets on clearance

Sadly, I cannot use these as my only cartridge in this bracket are .312 to .314 in my 303 Brit.
But thanks for notifying us.

-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Tue Oct 18, 2022 5:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How refreshing!
Replies: 5
Views: 504

Re: How refreshing!

Wish you the best my friend. I am moving south from Ukiah, CA, to South Orange County at the end of the month. Not nearly as gun friendly down there, but a better shooting range is also available there about two hours away. Thankfully my shooting friends are nearby to there, so its not a problem and...
by CowboyTutt
Tue Oct 18, 2022 5:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oh Winchester, what ever has happened to you.
Replies: 15
Views: 1001

Re: Oh Winchester, what ever has happened to you.

Hi Nath, so sorry for your troubles my friend, particularly as you are in the UK where options are more limited (I think Commiefornia is the same or working on being the same though). You are smart guy and seemed to have figured it out. I'm sure there are better parts out there made of better materi...
by CowboyTutt
Mon Oct 17, 2022 7:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Morning @ the Range
Replies: 19
Views: 1089

Re: Morning @ the Range

Assuming APP is american pioneer powder, this is not b.p. but a substitute. yeah, I was using APP because I don't have a mold and what .321 bullets I could get needed a powder that can handle a mineral lube. Sorry Griff, obviously I didn't know what "APP" powder was -- thought from the &q...
by CowboyTutt
Mon Oct 17, 2022 5:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Morning @ the Range
Replies: 19
Views: 1089

Re: Morning @ the Range

That's sort of the funny thing about BP, you can just scoop up powder, throw it in a case that was spit shined, seat some sort of projectile (your mileage may vary) or projectiles over it and pull the trigger. While I don't think anyone will ever confuse me with being an annallly retentive hand-load...
by CowboyTutt
Mon Oct 17, 2022 5:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger LC, 5.7x28
Replies: 25
Views: 1322

Re: Ruger LC, 5.7x28

Hmmm. One of those in 10mm could work for me, and even Commiafornia legal. Probably more high dollar options for me though, and I'm going to be pretty broke for a while after the move and find part time work. Still have one outstanding gun project that is going to cost me around $1200 I think to fin...
by CowboyTutt
Mon Oct 17, 2022 4:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: speaking of canoes
Replies: 85
Views: 5215

Re: speaking of canoes

Ji, I just read last night there has been a lot of volcanic activity over there recently. Is it more than usual? Anything to be concerned about for you? -Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Sat Oct 15, 2022 3:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: speaking of canoes
Replies: 85
Views: 5215

Re: speaking of canoes

Ji, I haven't read the whole post, but you are much missed here and glad to see you post once again. -Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Sat Oct 15, 2022 2:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1886 Loading Gate
Replies: 20
Views: 1498

Re: 1886 Loading Gate

Um, I would say defect, but will let others with an actual 1886 chime in first. Even a "Sixgun Special" Rossi 92 doesn't do that! Same design just smaller.

-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Fri Oct 14, 2022 7:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How to clean "Brass" receiver?
Replies: 16
Views: 1457

Re: How to clean "Brass" receiver?

I did look at the photo's up close and expanded. They do look like the finish (plated) and was coated with a clear coat. Seen the same thing happen with motorcycle parts over aluminum and other things. Not saying I'm 100% correct here, just saying, it looks like the same thing. Some of the steps you...
by CowboyTutt
Fri Oct 14, 2022 7:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger LC, 5.7x28
Replies: 25
Views: 1322

Re: Ruger LC, 5.7x28

No, it's not for everyone. It fills a role for me. It's light enough and simple to operate that after a couple of lessons, anyone in my house can operate it. I've been buying the Federal 5.7s for less than $35 / 50 round box. That isn't any more expensive than a quality 9mm or .45 ACP. You found a ...
by CowboyTutt
Fri Oct 14, 2022 6:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger LC, 5.7x28
Replies: 25
Views: 1322

Re: Ruger LC, 5.7x28

Well, its accurate and reasonably powerful, but the ammo is totally expensive, and a bit of a "b-i-t-ch" to reload for as the cases won't cycle without a coating. If you look at its advantages in terminal ballistic performance when compared to the .223, there isn't any. It does what it was...
by CowboyTutt
Fri Oct 14, 2022 3:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Morning @ the Range
Replies: 19
Views: 1089

Re: Morning @ the Range

Griff, I think it would be nice if you could include some photo's of the rifle on this thread too, and my life kind of sucks right now as I'm just sorting and packing through 20 years of stuff to move October 25th and the news from Ukraine. Some gun photo's would make my day if you could. Or just li...
by CowboyTutt
Fri Oct 14, 2022 12:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ukraine Monday 10/10
Replies: 9
Views: 649

Re: Ukraine Monday 10/10

Grizz, I don't know much about the internet in Ukraine other than it is pretty unreliable. All of my friends seem to use their phones and an App like Viber or What's App to communicate with me. So sometimes it probably going by cellular and encrypted or sometimes internet. Most of my friends cannot ...
by CowboyTutt
Fri Oct 14, 2022 12:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tutt's First 22 Rimfire
Replies: 15
Views: 855

Re: Tutt's First 22 Rimfire

Nice shooting Sarge!!!! Mine doesn't even have iron sights sadly. I have a rear rail for it, but there is no provision on the front of the barrel for a front sight. I do have a decent 3x9x50 Sig Sauer scope ready for it, but will have to wait until next month to mount it and try the rifle out. Nice ...
by CowboyTutt
Thu Oct 13, 2022 5:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Morning @ the Range
Replies: 19
Views: 1089

Re: Morning @ the Range

Griff, I have no knowledge on this subject but wish you well with your BP loads! It did seem like a really nice rifle and I'm glad you bought it. I'm a "smokeless" guy. Please keep us posted! -Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Thu Oct 13, 2022 4:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tutt's First 22 Rimfire
Replies: 15
Views: 855

Re: Tutt's First 22 Rimfire

Rihmfire, I've seen the term spelled your way so many times, I honestly get confused on how to spell the term in the initial moment! LOL :D I think we should just change the spelling of it permanently, but maybe wait until we have a "new and improved" 22 Mag based on the 17 WSM (Win Super ...
by CowboyTutt
Wed Oct 12, 2022 8:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tutt's First 22 Rimfire
Replies: 15
Views: 855

Re: Tutt's First 22 Rimfire

MM, It's what is commonly called a Savage '93 BRJ for "bench rest jacaranda" stock. https://savagearms.com/content?p=firearms&a=product_summary&s=92745 The colors may not be for everybody, but it will be easy to find in my gun safe! :P :lol: Mark seemed to get better accuracy when....
by CowboyTutt
Wed Oct 12, 2022 7:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tutt's First 22 Rimfire
Replies: 15
Views: 855

Re: Tutt's First 22 Rimfire

Blaine, practicality was pretty low on the list, I have to admit. Lots of much faster .224 bullets out there for sure like the 224 Valkery or others. I would have to agree and I'm not a big fan of things .22. On a positive note, I can shoot off the shelf 22 Mag all day and still shoot my custom load...
by CowboyTutt
Wed Oct 12, 2022 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tutt's First 22 Rimfire
Replies: 15
Views: 855

Re: Tutt's First 22 Rimfire

Doc, the cases will be pre-primed factory cases of loaded ammunition, I do not think I can duplicate the consistency of the factory primed cases with the "smeared in" stuff, but might try it some day. The powders I expect to use are Hodgdon Lil'Gun and Alliant 300 MP. They act about the sa...
by CowboyTutt
Wed Oct 12, 2022 5:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tutt's First 22 Rimfire
Replies: 15
Views: 855

Tutt's First 22 Rimfire

Well, I have sort of turned up my nose at rimfire (rhimfire?? :D ) cartridges, but you Levergun guys did a number on me just a short while ago. I had already read for years that many people I respect like the little 22 Mag for ranch use and out of a rifle its a "different animal" compared ...
by CowboyTutt
Tue Oct 11, 2022 12:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is Paco's book still available???
Replies: 11
Views: 866

Re: Is Paco's book still available???

I think I have a copy on its way to me, will let you know! Thanks! -Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Mon Oct 10, 2022 8:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: speaking of 45/70 loads,
Replies: 12
Views: 852

Re: speaking of 45/70 loads,

Well your "Grizzliness" I have no personal experience with said bullets. I would tell you that a bullet that is "nose heavy" can function like a "shuttle cock" designed pellet does. The "nose heavy design" results in it self-correcting for yaw. In a traditiona...
by CowboyTutt
Mon Oct 10, 2022 7:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ukraine Monday 10/10
Replies: 9
Views: 649

Ukraine Monday 10/10

This is from my FB page, and I don't travel there but annually, but today was rough day for me and my friends in Ukraine. -Tutt aka Andy Tuttle I don't normally talk about what is happening in my adopted country of Ukraine where my Mom and family is from, but the last 36 hours were hard on my friend...
by CowboyTutt
Sun Oct 09, 2022 5:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2400 & 35 Whelen loads
Replies: 16
Views: 1038

Re: 2400 & 35 Whelen loads

Thank you Ray!!!! Wow, Paco was on fire that time!!! :)

-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Sat Oct 08, 2022 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Different Take On UFO's
Replies: 80
Views: 4480

Re: A Different Take On UFO's

Well, I was actually referring to my stock iron sights....I'm still scope illiterate but working on it!!! :lol: -Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Sat Oct 08, 2022 6:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off Topic--Side Lever
Replies: 10
Views: 679

Re: Off Topic--Side Lever

Gunsmithing always helps but have to admit, the donor rifle in this case may not be worth the effort. To give you guys a back story, I bought a @$600 Rossi Puma in 454 Casull 18 years ago and I spent probably $2500 getting it to where it needed to be. It is now a very fine rifle. I spent $1100 on a ...
by CowboyTutt
Sat Oct 08, 2022 5:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Different Take On UFO's
Replies: 80
Views: 4480

Re: A Different Take On UFO's

Found this in the OP to maybe get 'er back on track although I find the distraction entertaining... :lol: Please continue on as you please! "And so, if there was a laser image projecting a hologram, that could not only explain those factors, it could also explain a lot of these images seem to b...
by CowboyTutt
Fri Oct 07, 2022 8:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is Paco's book still available???
Replies: 11
Views: 866

Re: Is Paco's book still available???

O.S. I don't have that type of money for sure, nor any of us on this forum for such a thing individually, but if you have a link, I'll see what I can do. -Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Fri Oct 07, 2022 8:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .22 WRF in stock
Replies: 14
Views: 859

Re: .22 WRF in stock

Some of the articles I read date back to 2010 or so, so ammo manufacturers may have changed the specifications slightly. Thanks to everyone who took the time to share their expertise on this. I learned something. It might also be possible to reload discharged 22 Mag into 22 WRF using the available s...
by CowboyTutt
Fri Oct 07, 2022 9:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is Paco's book still available???
Replies: 11
Views: 866

Re: Is Paco's book still available???

A CD can usually be copied, yes. And a hard copy on paper also scanned in as a PDF. Just need to find a copy. -Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Thu Oct 06, 2022 8:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .22 WRF in stock
Replies: 14
Views: 859

Re: .22 WRF in stock

Thanks Pat. I don't have any of my shooting books handy as they are packed up, I was just going by what I found on the 'net. I found an article by Chawk Hawks on the history of rimfire cartridges and both are supposed to be .224 at case inside diameter and some say you can shoot the .22 WRF in a gun...
by CowboyTutt
Thu Oct 06, 2022 5:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rotary (centrifugal) Ballistics
Replies: 3
Views: 335

Re: Rotary (centrifugal) Ballistics

Looks like it may have it uses for smaller payloads. We will still need chemical rockets for the heavy cargos. -Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Thu Oct 06, 2022 1:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .22 WRF in stock
Replies: 14
Views: 859

Re: .22 WRF in stock

The .22 Winchester Rim Fire is sort of a .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire "short". The cases have the same diameter and bullet weights but the Magnum case is just longer much like a .38 Special and .357 Magnum just for clarities sake. -Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Wed Oct 05, 2022 10:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is Paco's book still available???
Replies: 11
Views: 866

Re: Is Paco's book still available???

Hoping a senior forum member can help. -Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Wed Oct 05, 2022 5:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cape Buffalo with 45-70
Replies: 37
Views: 2437

Re: Cape Buffalo with 45-70

Chris, is this information still accurate??? I found the link on our website.

http://www.ct-safaris.com/

-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Wed Oct 05, 2022 4:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is Paco's book still available???
Replies: 11
Views: 866

Is Paco's book still available???

I am embarrassed to say that I don't have a copy of his book. To our hosts, is it still available on CD to purchase??? https://leverguns.com/store/paco_book.htm If a member has a copy they could send me, either on memory chip or hardcopy, would pay for it and more and cost and shipping. I'm sorry ab...
by CowboyTutt
Wed Oct 05, 2022 3:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BAR Mk III
Replies: 17
Views: 907

Re: BAR Mk III

Nothing some plating or spray paint won't fix! LOL :lol:
by CowboyTutt
Wed Oct 05, 2022 2:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BAR Mk III
Replies: 17
Views: 907

Re: BAR Mk III

Looks interesting Grizz. I already have some 308 Winchester Lapua brass that I use for my 358 Win (actually that rifle in 358 Win would REALLY float my canoe!) that would work. I like the adjustable gas port and light weight design. I would probably go for the 20 inch barrel as I don't see a suppres...
by CowboyTutt
Tue Oct 04, 2022 7:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Different Take On UFO's
Replies: 80
Views: 4480

Re: A Different Take On UFO's

Walt, I'm with you, seen some shooters that most of us don't have the opportunity to see shoot ultra long range with a pistol. But seen them do it just the same.

Hoping to do it myself some day. Probably not, but maybe.

-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Tue Oct 04, 2022 6:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BAR Mk III
Replies: 17
Views: 907

Re: BAR Mk III

I saved a boatload of dinero by just getting a PTR-91 7.62. roller delayed unlocking blow back action. unload as fast as you can pull the trigger. or full auto if you have the license. when I got mine there was a video of someone killing a 500M gong over and over again. :) there was a video of some...
by CowboyTutt
Tue Oct 04, 2022 5:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Took the Mosin to the Range today ....
Replies: 14
Views: 678

Re: Took the Mosin to the Range today ....

Good for you, you are in the best of hands! -A-
by CowboyTutt
Tue Oct 04, 2022 4:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Took the Mosin to the Range today ....
Replies: 14
Views: 678

Re: Took the Mosin to the Range today ....

Jim, these are available (for now at least) in .313-.315 diameter with their Hi-Tek coating: https://www.montanabulletworks.com/product/303-british-195gr-sp-gc/ They are pretty hard though at BHN 22 and with a gas check. What I have been finding is that bullet supplies are often drying up so sometim...
by CowboyTutt
Tue Oct 04, 2022 3:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BAR Mk III
Replies: 17
Views: 907

Re: BAR Mk III

One pound lighter is a lot! The HCAR is also very nice, but I can't afford one and not available here in Commiefornia. Seems like everyone needs just one semi-auto rifle in their collection and I don't have one yet. I would love the Browning Safari in 338 Winchester but they are not that easy or che...
by CowboyTutt
Tue Oct 04, 2022 3:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Took the Mosin to the Range today ....
Replies: 14
Views: 678

Re: Took the Mosin to the Range today ....

Geeze Jim, with tolerances like that, maybe a smaller bullet and a sabot?? :lol: :lol: I can crunch some powder and pressure numbers in Quick Load if the cartridge is in its data base but some similar cartridges would come very close I suspect.
-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Tue Oct 04, 2022 3:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paper Patching
Replies: 19
Views: 4095

Re: Paper Patching

I played around years ago with PPing for my 11mm Mauser 71/84 but using a smokeless load. Buffalo Arms had all the stuff you could need like bullets and stencils and paper to make it as easy as possible. They weren't very accurate with my small Blue Dot load. McPherson the gun writer and ballisticia...
by CowboyTutt
Mon Oct 03, 2022 6:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Took the Mosin to the Range today ....
Replies: 14
Views: 678

Re: Took the Mosin to the Range today ....

Jim, from what I'm reading the Mosin probably has a faster twist rate than even my 303 Brit at 1:10 (Mosin 1:9.5 it looks like) It might be worth trying some of these for you, maybe: https://www.buffaloarms.com/314-diameter-205-grain-rngc-h-314299-314.html I thought I had some 215 grain bullets from...
by CowboyTutt
Mon Oct 03, 2022 4:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interesting 22 Mag Self-Defense Revolver
Replies: 15
Views: 998

Re: Interesting 22 Mag Self-Defense Revolver

Good point, CS. Actually they had a Kimber revolver or 3 in 357 Mag or a CZ Auto in 40 that really caught my eye. Hopefully later in the year! I think I will stick to using a 22 mag in a rifle only. -Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Sun Oct 02, 2022 9:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Different Take On UFO's
Replies: 80
Views: 4480

Re: A Different Take On UFO's

I’ve actually never been able to hit anything with open sights where the target was smaller than the front sight. I don’t understand how people do that, whether with handgun or rifle. Doc, not sure here, but thinking 6 O'clock hold here is what is needed. A "center of mass" hold would not...
by CowboyTutt
Sun Oct 02, 2022 8:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interesting 22 Mag Self-Defense Revolver
Replies: 15
Views: 998

Re: Interesting 22 Mag Self-Defense Revolver

Ran into one of these today. Well built, originally designed by Freedom Arms I believe and well made. Not sure I want one but you guys have been terrible influence about things 22 mag recently!!! LOL :D :lol: https://northamericanarms.com/shop/firearms/naa-22ms/ 5 shot capacity, but very stiff singl...