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by Dusty Texian
Fri Jan 20, 2023 3:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt 1878 DA
Replies: 12
Views: 538

Re: Colt 1878 DA

:D 1878 Colt DA Frontier revolver 44 wcf circa 1881 , shoot mine often with my Bp. loads , even managed to take a wild hog with it last Spring .
by Dusty Texian
Mon Dec 05, 2022 10:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone into the model 1876?
Replies: 47
Views: 2301

Re: Anyone into the model 1876?

Over the years I have purchased a few 1876 Winchesters that had been cut-down , stripped or otherwise abused in some way , only to spend more bringing it back to original configuration than one not damaged and in the same condition would have cost me . It would have been cheaper and easier / smarter...
by Dusty Texian
Wed Nov 30, 2022 10:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone into the model 1876?
Replies: 47
Views: 2301

Re: Anyone into the model 1876?

Likewise Amigo !!!
by Dusty Texian
Wed Nov 30, 2022 10:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone into the model 1876?
Replies: 47
Views: 2301

Re: Anyone into the model 1876?

I have a soft spot for the old Dinosaur killers . One in each Cal. offered .
by Dusty Texian
Thu Nov 24, 2022 7:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Deer Hunting With A Winchester High Wall
Replies: 20
Views: 805

Re: Deer Hunting With A Winchester High Wall

Hunting with a classic old rifle , can't get much better . Good job Shrapnel .
by Dusty Texian
Wed Sep 21, 2022 5:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Daughter: The New Business Owner, Full Time Student
Replies: 20
Views: 963

Re: My Daughter: The New Business Owner, Full Time Student

The last several years, Daughter has been an independent contractor renting her work station from a company, working nearly full time hours, and working on her four year degree from University of Washington, Tacoma with nearly full time hours. Now, she used her savings to make a cash purchase of th...
by Dusty Texian
Tue Sep 06, 2022 4:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yellowstone Kelly
Replies: 20
Views: 2208

Re: Yellowstone Kelly

JMick wrote: Mon Sep 05, 2022 5:46 pm Dusty Texian, are you referring to the bear dog? I wonder how far away he was from the cavalcade. I wonder if maybe it was a big brown Newfoundland.
Yes Sir , that's what I thought it may have been . Found that interesting and so did Luther . ,,,,,DT
by Dusty Texian
Mon Sep 05, 2022 12:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yellowstone Kelly
Replies: 20
Views: 2208

Re: Yellowstone Kelly

JMick wrote: Sat Sep 03, 2022 10:13 pm I really enjoyed this book, pretty neat that I live and work near some of the places in the book.
on page 94 , what do you make of the pack animal description ?
by Dusty Texian
Fri Aug 19, 2022 5:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday To KirkD
Replies: 3
Views: 270

Re: Happy Birthday To KirkD

Happy Birthday KirkD , hope it's a great day .
by Dusty Texian
Thu Aug 04, 2022 7:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Handloads by the Bushel -- the Nonte shuffle
Replies: 14
Views: 901

Re: Handloads by the Bushel -- the Nonte shuffle

The older I get the fatter my fingers get , shuffle with them is out of the question . I load very deliberately slow equals joyful relaxation . I seem to double check and even triple check maybe to much but that's been my method for over 50 yrs. now . I check to make sure the case is up against the ...
by Dusty Texian
Wed Aug 03, 2022 8:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rabbit load.
Replies: 25
Views: 1481

Re: Rabbit load.

Nath for making a light for caliber small game load in my 45 Cal rifle s , I just run a .490 round ball through the .458 sizing die and load it over a light change of Unique powder . In the 30wcf you could do the same with a 36 Cal RBI’ . Works for me . Pic of .490 balls sized through the 458 die .
by Dusty Texian
Mon Aug 01, 2022 5:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Handloads by the Bushel -- the Nonte shuffle
Replies: 14
Views: 901

Re: Handloads by the Bushel -- the Nonte shuffle

I do it once in a great while. I do not normally reload in any kind of hurry. I have plenty of time. My Dad used that method. He taught me to reload in the 1950's and he was using it back then on a big old Pacific single stage press. He started reloading in the 1930's. Still have my Dad's old blue ...
by Dusty Texian
Sat Jul 30, 2022 7:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester model 94 in 38-55
Replies: 13
Views: 799

Re: Winchester model 94 in 38-55

Great looking bore and in 38-55 Ta Boot , that will make a good shooter 1894 rifle . Enjoy !
by Dusty Texian
Fri Jul 29, 2022 7:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: in Texas
Replies: 22
Views: 1126

Re: in Texas

Low 80 or so , High 100+ every day , gonna be that way for another month or two , so what's new its summer in Tejas ! DT
by Dusty Texian
Fri Jul 29, 2022 6:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which of your guns would you take to Africa?
Replies: 38
Views: 1896

Re: Which of your guns would you take to Africa?

98 Mauser Custom Paul Jeager 35 Whelen AI loaded with 250 gr. Handloads .
by Dusty Texian
Wed Jul 27, 2022 3:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is anyone still shooting a Red Ryder?
Replies: 65
Views: 3580

Re: Is anyone still shooting a Red Ryder?

Every chance I get !
by Dusty Texian
Wed Jul 27, 2022 3:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30 inch Savage
Replies: 16
Views: 1019

Re: 30 inch Savage

Very nice one !!!
by Dusty Texian
Wed Jul 27, 2022 1:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 38wcf 180 XTP
Replies: 8
Views: 769

Re: 38wcf 180 XTP

I haven't tried the XTP's but the 180gr Gold Dot is nasty at 1400fps. I found these on sale for $28 bucks a hundred . So I got a few hundred and was happy to find out they shoot very good in the 38wcf. After initial load testing was complete , I really don't shoot these often , simply because getti...
by Dusty Texian
Tue Jul 26, 2022 6:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 38wcf 180 XTP
Replies: 8
Views: 769

Re: 38wcf 180 XTP

A good way to spend a rainy day , reading a good book . Not many rainy days down here in Tx. lately and we could use some for sure .
by Dusty Texian
Tue Jul 26, 2022 4:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 38wcf 180 XTP
Replies: 8
Views: 769

38wcf 180 XTP

Hornady 180 gr. XTP and 8.5 gr. Unique in Starline brass capped with a Winchester LG pistol primer has proven to be a very accurate load in my 1873 Winchester’s . One of these in the noggin will send a wild hog to the smoke house .
by Dusty Texian
Mon Jul 25, 2022 8:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yellowstone Kelly
Replies: 20
Views: 2208

Re: Yellowstone Kelly

Bullard4075 wrote: Mon Jul 25, 2022 5:50 pm If I'm not mistaken his grave is right here in Billings.
Before his death Luther Kelly ( Yellowstone Kelly ) said , My body will rest better in Montana .
by Dusty Texian
Mon Jul 25, 2022 8:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yellowstone Kelly
Replies: 20
Views: 2208

Re: Yellowstone Kelly

Drawdown wrote: Mon Jul 25, 2022 5:32 pm I'm gonna look into getting this book, never heard of it before!
Its a good read . ,,,DT
by Dusty Texian
Sun Jul 24, 2022 6:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1863 Starr Army 44
Replies: 14
Views: 927

Re: 1863 Starr Army 44

Lucky you that's a great find . Those have always interested me . If it functions like it should I would have to shoot it at least a few shots . ,,,DT
by Dusty Texian
Sun Jul 24, 2022 5:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ken Waters Article
Replies: 12
Views: 898

Re: Ken Waters Article

The best complete book I've ever read on these subjects was "The Muzzleloading Caplock Rifle" by Ned Robert's. For me, the best part was Ned growing up with his uncle teaching him all he knew, he called him Uncle Alvaro. And I'm sure Ken Waters knew Ned Robert's and I think Townsend Whele...
by Dusty Texian
Sun Jul 24, 2022 5:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Woods walking Kick around gun
Replies: 36
Views: 2382

Re: Woods walking Kick around gun

Very nice! It's strange, as much as I love the 38, and always have room for more, I have never owned a SAA or any other handgun in that chambering. I probably should have looked for one years ago. A friend had a beautiful 1st gen 5.5" Colt about 25 years ago. I should have snagged it. It's an ...
by Dusty Texian
Sun Jul 24, 2022 5:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Woods walking Kick around gun
Replies: 36
Views: 2382

Re: Woods walking Kick around gun

I love the old guns that show plenty of wear but still are mechanically sound. I really have no interest in finding collectable quality guns. I like them even more if they have been customized as long as the change makes them more useful. I have several enjoy them more than some others I have with ...
by Dusty Texian
Sun Jul 24, 2022 4:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Woods walking Kick around gun
Replies: 36
Views: 2382

Re: Woods walking Kick around gun

Sure are some nice looking guns on here .
by Dusty Texian
Sun Jul 24, 2022 4:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: In a moment of weakness .480 Ruger No. 1
Replies: 37
Views: 3606

Re: In a moment of weakness .480 Ruger No. 1

Then I used the factory irons to guesstimate where to set the receiver sight. Three more rounds. Same conditions. The first shot took out my precise aiming point which may explain the vertical pattern. Since most of my deer hunting involves shots at less than 50 yards, I would say that my initial i...
by Dusty Texian
Sat Jul 23, 2022 4:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ity Bity Marlin 32 LC
Replies: 28
Views: 2720

Re: Ity Bity Marlin 32 LC

The overbuilt Rolling Block 32 LC , should take the time and finish the wood and metal on it . Maybe one day .
by Dusty Texian
Sat Jul 23, 2022 4:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ity Bity Marlin 32 LC
Replies: 28
Views: 2720

Re: Ity Bity Marlin 32 LC

The .22 's are great little rifles , when / if the right one comes along I'm sure I'll change my mind and forget I said I don't need to buy another gun . I think the lack of ammunition for the .32's has deterred many from buying them in the past . I like them both also but must say the .32's are spe...
by Dusty Texian
Fri Jul 22, 2022 4:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Had a couple trips to the range w/ the Swede, .35Rem
Replies: 9
Views: 745

Re: Had a couple trips to the range w/ the Swede, .35Rem

Classy rifle , think your right the K3 is a perfect scope for that one .
by Dusty Texian
Fri Jul 22, 2022 1:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: earliest handloading of metallic centrefires
Replies: 5
Views: 779

Re: earliest handloading of metallic centrefires

Good topic. The 1875 Winchester catalog shows reloading tools and a how to reload section.
by Dusty Texian
Fri Jul 22, 2022 11:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ity Bity Marlin 32 LC
Replies: 28
Views: 2720

Re: Ity Bity Marlin 32 LC

The tiny little Marlin 1892 ( circa 1896 ) .32 Long Colt , .32 Short Colt , .32 Rimfire Long , .32 Rimfire Short , .32 Shot . Its a tiny little rascal , but fun to shoot and will put a pig in the smokehouse with an ear shot . That just sounds like the cat's meow. What fun! 8) :mrgreen: 8) I doubt I...
by Dusty Texian
Fri Jul 22, 2022 11:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ity Bity Marlin 32 LC
Replies: 28
Views: 2720

Re: Ity Bity Marlin 32 LC

The tiny little Marlin 1892 ( circa 1896 ) .32 Long Colt , .32 Short Colt , .32 Rimfire Long , .32 Rimfire Short , .32 Shot . Its a tiny little rascal , but fun to shoot and will put a pig in the smokehouse with an ear shot . That just sounds like the cat's meow. What fun! 8) :mrgreen: 8) I doubt I...
by Dusty Texian
Fri Jul 22, 2022 5:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30wcf Bored out to 35-30 ?
Replies: 22
Views: 1380

Re: 30wcf Bored out to 35-30 ?

JES must be doing something right , all I have ever heard from others that had him re-bore a barrel is very good work and accurate shooter . I would have no problem at all with a Three Groove re-bore if it was accurate . Once bored with however many grooves , original is out the window .
by Dusty Texian
Fri Jul 22, 2022 4:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: In a moment of weakness .480 Ruger No. 1
Replies: 37
Views: 3606

Re: In a moment of weakness

It has arrived. Seems almost too light, reminds me of my .30-30 short gun. Nice trigger. The sights meet my eye when I throw it up so this is destined to be an iron sighted rifle. I think I have a reciever sight here for it somewhere. Great looking rifle and in a very useful cartridge . Good on Ya .
by Dusty Texian
Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30wcf Bored out to 35-30 ?
Replies: 22
Views: 1380

Re: 30wcf Bored out to 35-30 ?

Five years ago I picked up a excellent '94 carbine in .30-30, made 1930, with nickel steel barrel, that had a completely useless barrel from firing corrosive ammo. I sent it to JES Reboring and had him rebore it to 38-55. He did a flawless job, looks factory, accurate with cast bullets and jacketed...
by Dusty Texian
Wed Jul 20, 2022 7:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "As You Get Older..."
Replies: 18
Views: 1627

Re: "As You Get Older..."

As you get older .... for me = Teaching the children and grandchildren what they need to learn while I'm still here , is more important than anything else . Yep. My dad died before I was in first grade but my mom did a terrific job and stayed around till I was in my 40s. It sure would have been nic...
by Dusty Texian
Wed Jul 20, 2022 5:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yellowstone Kelly
Replies: 20
Views: 2208

Re: Yellowstone Kelly

Dusty Texian wrote: Wed Jul 20, 2022 5:19 pm It was a very good book and hard to put down . The day to day life of a frontiersman scout and hunter .
And a very humble man I may add .
by Dusty Texian
Wed Jul 20, 2022 5:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yellowstone Kelly
Replies: 20
Views: 2208

Re: Yellowstone Kelly

It was a very good book and hard to put down . The day to day life of a frontiersman scout and hunter .
by Dusty Texian
Wed Jul 20, 2022 2:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30wcf Bored out to 35-30 ?
Replies: 22
Views: 1380

Re: 30wcf Bored out to 35-30 ?

The old 94 thutty thutty has sent a bunch of them to the smoke house !
by Dusty Texian
Wed Jul 20, 2022 10:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ity Bity Marlin 32 LC
Replies: 28
Views: 2720

Re: Ity Bity Marlin 32 LC

That is a rare find . Very Cool .
by Dusty Texian
Wed Jul 20, 2022 8:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ity Bity Marlin 32 LC
Replies: 28
Views: 2720

Re: Ity Bity Marlin 32 LC

The tiny little Marlin 1892 ( circa 1896 ) .32 Long Colt , .32 Short Colt , .32 Rimfire Long , .32 Rimfire Short , .32 Shot . Its a tiny little rascal , but fun to shoot and will put a pig in the smokehouse with an ear shot . Firing pin in paper envelope that came with the 1892 Marlin when purchase...
by Dusty Texian
Wed Jul 20, 2022 7:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers for Nath and Gamekeeper
Replies: 23
Views: 2204

Re: Prayers for Nath and Gamekeeper

A Stetson and ample hydration. Perfectly sensible response to the heat. We hit just under 44C here in west central Texas yesterday and only "cooled off" to 30 C overnight. I ain't sleepin' either ... :cry: Dang Bill its Hot up there , only 106 down here . I feel for everyone dealing with ...
by Dusty Texian
Wed Jul 20, 2022 6:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30wcf Bored out to 35-30 ?
Replies: 22
Views: 1380

Re: 30wcf Bored out to 35-30 ?

Looking at this project after a good night sleep , a rare thing for me ! It looks like a great project , but think the old worn 30wcf that still shoots jacketed bullets pretty good and cast OK if you don't ask target accuracy from it . At the rate I shoot it the old worn barrel will probably last as...
by Dusty Texian
Wed Jul 20, 2022 5:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "As You Get Older..."
Replies: 18
Views: 1627

Re: "As You Get Older..."

As you get older .... for me = Teaching the children and grandchildren what they need to learn while I'm still here , is more important than anything else .
by Dusty Texian
Tue Jul 19, 2022 7:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30wcf Bored out to 35-30 ?
Replies: 22
Views: 1380

Re: 30wcf Bored out to 35-30 ?

Thank you all for the info . The more I learn of this Wildcat the better it looks . ,,,,DT
by Dusty Texian
Tue Jul 19, 2022 5:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yellowstone Kelly
Replies: 20
Views: 2208

Yellowstone Kelly

If you enjoy early frontier and hunting with Leverguns , I think you will really enjoy this book . I know I did . It is near amazing what he was able to do with his little 1860 Henry Carbine 44 Rimfire . ,,,,DT
by Dusty Texian
Tue Jul 19, 2022 3:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Antique 1894 cartridge guides
Replies: 16
Views: 1066

Re: Antique 1894 cartridge guides

Oh OK , I didn't know the 1894 Model changed during the yrs pre 1898 to 1909 . Mine is not considered an antique by the ATF . The cartridge guides on the 1909 yr. built that I have are screwed from the inside .
by Dusty Texian
Tue Jul 19, 2022 1:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Antique 1894 cartridge guides
Replies: 16
Views: 1066

Re: Antique 1894 cartridge guides

I have one made 1909 is that old enough ? I can post a pic if it is . ,,,DT