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Oldncrusty

The biggest BP cartridge I wanted to try was the .45-120 Sharps. It was a Win 1885 High Wall that I was trying to trade for in the 80's. First 1885 I had ever seen. I couldnt come up with enough boot, and I'm still dreaming about it.

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Very nice indeed. I need to hunt one down for a buddy for my 73. Is that a special order barrel length?

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My grail gun is a pre-64 Winchester Model 70 in .300 Holland and Holland. I know, not that vintage and not lever. But I have always been a sucker for a Model 70, and the .300 H&H seems to me just about the perfect do-all cartridge for North America. That was my first grail gun too. Got really lucky...

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Looks like teak, but I'll guess Osage Orange.

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Thanks for the tip! Now I have another item on my must do list.

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I managed one of my grail guns for Christmas- 1873 Winchester. Next would be a 1892, or a HighWall, or a first gen SAA, or ...

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The regular serrated version.

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Blaine wrote: ↑
Sat Feb 20, 2021 12:56 pm
Nice BBQ Gun

Is that anything like a "Sunday go to meetin gun"?

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That is on my wishlist too. Nice!

Oldncrusty

Has anyone else 2-toned their Rugers? Mine (.45 convertible) was done when I got it. It was a nice price because I think it may have turned some people off. I've done a little polishing on the Al, and changed grips. It definitely grew on me. Now I wouldn't mind another.

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.327 Fed Mag for handgun. I have a bunch of other people's 32 h&r handloads and would love to shoot them vs breaking them down. / .358 Winchester for rifle. I have a 660 Rem. I'm wanting to rebarrel into a 6 pound carbine.

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Perfection! Couldnt have done better myself.

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Welcome from another rookie and congrats on a neat ole 94. I have a 38 model which is just your standard ole 94. Ugly as sin, but boy that action is like melted butter on an eels belly.

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I just snagged 3 lb myself so I've been checking too. According to my Richard Lee book it does well for 38 Spl +P, 9mm, mid to upper range .357, max velocities with some .40 SW, midrange .41 and .44mag, and even a couple upper range .45 acp loads.

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Wowee! Tooth or tusk?

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Sorry to hear of your loss neighbor. Prayers up from Ken(by god)tucky.

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I had a hunch that I might have duplicates of 32 h&r dies. Took a while to stir them up, but I sure do. Now I just have to figure out which cartridges that can be loaded with each set. Either way, I have you covered at least for 32 H&R mag.

I'll send a PM soon.

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Thanks everyone. I do have 100 rds so far. But it's full up with factory Winchester loads. Their days are numbered though, so I will order Starline asap.

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38/40 made from 44/40 is the easiest forming you'll ever do. But you make sure the mouth is perfectly round before you run the 44/40 into your 38/40 size die. The least little dent (like is so common in new brass) will result in a wrinkle. I like to do mine in the progressive press where I use the ...

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Get your order in now... avoid the rush when it does become available again: https://www.starlinebrass.com/38-40-brass As I understand it... when they get "so many" back-ordered, they make a production run... But, they can't guess how many they need to make if they don't have orders... For me... I ...

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Has anyone necked down 44-40 brass to make 38-40? Wondering if the thin necks would be problematic. Just thinkin ahead in case I cant find the latter.

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Heres a fancy set that is backorderable with a "overdue" status. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1011338768 :o Well, that $106 bucks puts ebay items in perspective! I havent looked at fleabay, but a few weeks ago, I was shocked to find out that a nearby Walmart was selling the green line of reloa...

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Heres a fancy set that is backorderable with a "overdue" status.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1011338768

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Holy Moly

. Might have to start saving up.

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A true masterpiece of millennial design. I am jealous. Could only be improved with a few cans of black spray paint.

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Thanks for the article. Traded off my 7 1/2 in the 80s, and have been craving a short one for quite a spell.

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Heres a couple links I looked up. Dont know much about it

https://www.rockislandauction.com/detai ... ammunition

https://clarksantiques.com/ammo/antique ... mmunition/

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Thanks y'all. This was a big feather in my cap. Still need 92.

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Cant beat that with a stick. Many more to you.

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Yes! Been wanting a 4" forever.

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Wanted to see if I could do pics and these were most recent. Had to pay for it myself. Santa said half the elves caught the stuff and wouldn't come back to work cuz their unemployment checks were twice what he could pay.

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Looking like I'll be knee deep in mud here for a while. But warm, so maybe I can find some shrooms to eat.

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Whoa mule! Simply stunning. Congrats.

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.45colt wrote: ↑
Sun Dec 27, 2020 1:24 pm
Welcome from the North Coast of America...(Ohio)..... .

Thanks for the welcome. And for sending our first white Christmas in 15 years down here to the South Coast. (KY)

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Pitchy wrote: ↑
Sun Dec 27, 2020 12:10 pm
Welcome aboard.

Thanks!

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Hot diggity another Marlin 32 shooter. Welcome. Mine is a Marlin 1892 in 32 and I have a blast with that. What are you loading in that Marlin? In all fairness though I have to warn you to keep a firm hand on your wallet as this is the biggest group of enablers on the web. If you ask should I buy th...

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Merry Christmas 'Crusty, and welcome to the hearth this holiday! You have some esoteric cartridges there, I like it. I'm guessing you "roll your own" and not factory ammo? Seems the latter if you could even find it, would be quite expensive. -Tutt Still limited to factory stuff so far. Yes to expen...

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Sorry folks for getting sidetracked. In the interest of space, I would like to thank all the above for the kind welcome. Looking forward to learning a bunch here and hope that I might be able to pass on some of what little I know. Have a healthy 2021!

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AJMD429 wrote: ↑
Fri Dec 25, 2020 12:02 am
Yeee-Haa...! Sounds like you got some fun leverguns.

Welcome to Bolt-Actions Anonymous...

Thanks. I can admit I am a former BA snob. Grew up reading FieldnStream, and Outdoor Life.

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Old Savage wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 24, 2020 11:41 pm
Welcome, you are in good company. I would like to see pictures of the 47' Model 94 if you can.

Thankee. I'll see if I can find some directions. If not, it's a flatband, with the barrel mounted Redfield IER outfit from the early 60s.

Oldncrusty

Howdy folks and a very merry Christmas. I've had leveritis ever since shooting a buddy's Browning BL22 in high school, but it took many years to get my first. I now am a wannabe collector who finds CAS interesting, but no idea where to try it out. Just snagged me my first 1873 in 38, and am itching ...

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