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CowboyTutt

Kirk, one of the Shootists works for Hodgdon Powders and Mic McPherson has told me that he does not recommend Trail Boss in large empty cases so I think your original thought on that powder was correct. I'm surprised no one mentioned 5744 which was designed as a smokeless BP substitute and it does v...

CowboyTutt

It sounds like a neat caliber for shooting and some hunting and is probably easy on the shoulder like my 43 Mauser. However, that bullet weight won't do the very long range work I personally like to do. Nice post, Kirk D.!

-Tutt

CowboyTutt

I have had very good results with 29 or 30 grains (max) of Lil' Gun and a BR-4 primer.

-Tutt

CowboyTutt

I called Legacy International when they had just come out with the 454 Puma's. I told them there were some out there who did not think they would hold up. He responded by saying they had been tested by White Laboritories with (I forget) thousands of rounds with no problems. They have used many diffe...

CowboyTutt

Griff, I think the offending parties were having a VERY bad day and I do think they learned from the experience. At least I sure hope so. People make mistakes, but its how we LEARN FROM our mistakes that separates us. But if it continues to happen then you know something is very, very wrong. -Tutt

CowboyTutt

Yeah, thats more or less my attitude too. Not a big problem to solve, but if I'm going to make a special custom rifle, I'm going to do my best to make it right.

-Tutt

CowboyTutt

Good advice, Ed. I'm still pretty new in my career, and some of the best advice I got was "Crow is a dish best eaten warm.", meaning just fess up to your mistake and move on. Another was, "there is no room for ego in this job". I try to live by those everyday too. They were both ...

CowboyTutt

He just emailed me a few minutes ago to say he will keep me updated so I can let you guys know too!

-Tutt

CowboyTutt

Thanks for keeping us posted, YK. You are held in high regard here. The day or two after a procedure is the worst! Drop us a line when your through it. God Bless,

-Tutt

CowboyTutt

Thank you, Ben. I'm not sure the problem was totally fixed, to be honest. But it probably was, and I suspect Mic can fix it so it won't happen if not. I've been advised by him to get one of the last 1-2 years of production to eliminate the risk of a problem rifle, but knowing when the last trigger o...

CowboyTutt

Hey guys, I was wondering when the last "trigger group assembly" redesign was made to the Model 88 Winchesters. I hear they may have made these to remedy accidental discharges with the safety on. Anyone know a good source of information on this? Then I will know what years I can buy for my...

CowboyTutt

I love the Rockies and Western Colorado in particular. Nice!

-Tutt

CowboyTutt

The aluminum framed rifles are just as strong and I believe stronger because the bolt locking lugs lock into the barrel itself. VERY strong! The lighter weight makes them handle much better too! I love mine in 358 Win. This is an older pic and its got a few very small surface scratches now, but is a...

CowboyTutt

Yup, I'm with Old Savage and AJMD on this one.

-Tutt

CowboyTutt

Nifty looking lawnsprinkler your wife has there......

Its all the rage in conservative towns!

-Tutt

CowboyTutt

This is a really neat turn of events! Wow, and to think this happend on my thread. I'm honored guys. Truly!

This is what makes Leverguns.com such a cool place!

-Tutt

CowboyTutt

Uh, the Enfield series are considered one of the top ten battle rifles of all time! I'd say that honor goes toe-to-toe with the Model 94!

When you come to FoBD Don, I'll introduce you to "Old Savage":

-Tutt

CowboyTutt

Guys, I received an email from Boge Quinn. He went in for a routine stress cardiogram and they are keeping him for further tests. In his own words, Looks > like I have bypass surgery in my future - doc told me they'd schedule an > arteriogram ASAP, then assess where we go from there. I'm not in any ...

CowboyTutt

The 303 just seems to like heavier bullets better than the 30wcf. They are not the same even if the bullet diameter can be IMHO. Both cartridges have a great deal of history, but I believe the 303 Brit goes back to BP days and the 30wcf does not.

-Tutt

CowboyTutt

Good for you, Dennis!

-Andy

CowboyTutt

Seriously Don, my puny mind has a real hard time with 30 caliber anything. The only reason I went with the 303 Brit was after my friend Tym hit the "Billy Dixon Target" at 1538 yards one summer. We were not able to duplicate the shot in the spring, but it got my attention. The 303 Brit has...

CowboyTutt

Heheheheh! I'm grateful you are not giving up on me!!! Heheheh!

-Tutt

CowboyTutt

I'm not a particular fan of the venerable 30-30 but the A.I. version just looks right to me. I have a rifle converted to 375 H&H A.I. and love it a lot. Might have to reconsider the 30-30 thing.

OK, just did! My 303 Brit does all a 30 caliber need do for me!

Sorry!

-Tutt

CowboyTutt

2x22, you are the first one I noticed who really picked-up on what I meant: bore size and power!

Thanks!

-Tutt

CowboyTutt

Well, this is interesting!!!!

-Tutt

CowboyTutt

Then there is the forgotten Win Modell 88 which is a front locking design. It is stronger than the '95 (which is a rear locker) but not quite as strong as modern BLRs. Lots of choices for pointy bullets in leverguns.

-Tutt

CowboyTutt

Prayers sent, and keeping positive thoughts for your outcome. Prognosis is good I suspect. Enjoy the movies and chocolate!

-Andy

CowboyTutt

We did go that route, but the petro's in the photo were just before Irish Canyon, I believe in BLM land north of Hwy 40. I believe we went through abandoned town of Greystone close to 318. We did stop at some petro's earlier, but I forget where they were. I can find out exactly where from Mic if you...

CowboyTutt

Happy Birthday to a good fella!

-Tutt

CowboyTutt

I had to pass up on a beautiful ol Parker in 10 gauge made around 1888 when I was saving up for my Harley. I still regret it to this day, but there was nothing I could do, even with layaway. Can't afford one now with the bike payment although I do not regret my decision to buy the HD. Look forward t...

CowboyTutt

Can't go wrong with one of those! -Tutt

CowboyTutt

Sixgun, I'm hardly an event specialist for what is going on in the country. And I live in Commiefornia, not CO. I think the weather in Hotchkiss, CO, might still be OK during the time of your visit. I've had my most enjoyable experiences at the FoBD when I didn't have to share the place with too man...

CowboyTutt

IIRC I remember your dilemma about this in the past. Very well done, Joe!

-Tutt

CowboyTutt

I traded two wheels for four legs when I hit 50

Dang, that sounds like complicated surgery! You recovered yet?

-Tutt

CowboyTutt

Thanks Guys! It was an unusual trip for sure. Sixgun, Old Savage has been suggesting the name "Shooter-ist" for a while now. Or maybe we could go with "Junior Shootists". :lol: Seriously, the best way to meet Mic, David, Doc Boyle and Jim Williamson is to come to the Billy Dixon ...

CowboyTutt

YK is right. Don't give up guys! Keep calling! I've already made one phone call and I'm making more right now. I don't think they count the sources of the votes, so the more you vote the better.

-Tutt

CowboyTutt

Good Gosh, Paul! I have no doubt that you could outshoot me at long range with your 1911's, but I'm willing to try and learn from you the best I can! Let me know the next time your "in the states". Hopefully we can spend more time then. I just didn't leave enough time in S.D. between appoi...

CowboyTutt

Made my call and going to make more tonight. Schwartzenheffer is such a turd. Considering where he is from, he ought to know better.

-Tutt

CowboyTutt

Tom Richardson (Shootist) told me in a PM as a side note that he was having trouble staying logged on and not getting notifications.

-Tutt

CowboyTutt

Thanks Blaine! I'd like to hear about your trip as well!!!

-Andy

CowboyTutt

Tutt's Shootist Road Trip Hi fellas. I just returned from another amazing road trip. Since my last trip to Wyoming, I had promised Dick Casull that I would return and visit him if I could possibly do so before winter. This was not easy for me to do, and I had to use up substantial sick time at work....

CowboyTutt

Hey Steve, good on you! I'm just now getting to the point that I feel OK with doing some of my own gunsmithing, but only after checking with a professional first, and studying the books I have on dismantling rifles. I envy you guys who are way ahead of me!

-Tutt

CowboyTutt

Funny you guys should ask just now. I spoke to Paco for the first time ever on Tuesday of this week because of personal reasons. Barbara answered and I introduced myself and asked her how she was doing. She was in good spirits and I said that we were all wondering how she was doing here on Leverguns...

CowboyTutt

Good for you! Steve is a very good guy, and very helpful!

-Tutt

CowboyTutt

Good luck, COSteve. I've met Steve Young, and seen him go "toe to toe" with Mic McPherson on how to modify a levergun. I'm confident in saying that Steve Young knows his stuff as well as anybody out there!

-Tutt

CowboyTutt

Moody, what is the twist rate of your barrel? My friend's tried such 600 grain bullets out of their 50-90's at the Billy Dixon range, but the rifle's twist rate did not support it. It was too unstable to be accurate at long range. I love the 50-90 and have been considering such a rifle, but the twis...

CowboyTutt

I've always liked those 94 Big Bores. Even thought about getting one from time to time. Very handsome rifles.

-Tutt

CowboyTutt

Hi Iceman. That's a nice little collection. Care to tell us more about them?

-Tutt

CowboyTutt

Blackhawk44, you sound like a magnum freak like me!!!! :lol: Actually I probably don't qualify as I do have the 303 Brit and 358 Win which are not magnum cartridges. But you've got a very nice sounding collection to me. The 50 BMG rifles are just too large to be practical to me, yet they need the we...

CowboyTutt

Shasta, when you get ready to shoot that thing, I'll come up to Shasta County (your not that far from me) and watch you shoot it. I'll even help you off the ground afterwards!

-Tutt

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