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by COSteve
Mon Dec 18, 2023 3:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New hunting rifle.
Replies: 17
Views: 1531

Re: New hunting rifle.

I love the '06 caliber and also heard that Howas are excellent rifles. If you reload, you've got a very versatile caliber there as you can load bullets from 110grn all the way up to 225grn with load data available on Hodgdon's site. I've tried 150, 165, 168, 175 and 180grn bullets in my Model 70 Win...
by COSteve
Mon Dec 18, 2023 1:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: '73 '76 action strength
Replies: 15
Views: 849

Re: '73 '76 action strength

I talked to Steve of Steve's Gunz at length in early 2013 before I got my Uberti '73 in .45 Colt about the design and strength of their actions. I was concerned about the bolt thrust of the standard pressure .45 Colt round. I made up a chart after I talked to him on this and it clearly shows that th...
by COSteve
Sat Dec 16, 2023 5:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Input from those in law enforcement
Replies: 18
Views: 1102

Re: Input from those in law enforcement

You could make a formal inquiry into the reason he was at your door to his superiors and include with it a copy of the video. Not accuse him of anything but just ask formerly why he was there and why the apparent discrepancy between what the personal you asked stated was in his duty report and what ...
by COSteve
Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dumped the 1022!
Replies: 43
Views: 2016

Re: Dumped the 1022!

When I was dating my now wife, we decided to get 2 new 10/22s for a wedding present to each other for our August, 1973 wedding. Worst presents we've ever given each other!! Neither one is good at anything with crummy triggers, poor accuracy, and generally clunky operation and even my son who 'abscon...
by COSteve
Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One Special 1911
Replies: 14
Views: 754

Re: One Special 1911

Sweet!
by COSteve
Sat Dec 16, 2023 9:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Christmas is no longer relevant.
Replies: 5
Views: 432

Re: Christmas is no longer relevant.

HOWEVER, they maintain that Buddhism, Hinduism and Mohammedanism are still relevant . . . . go figure.

Anyway, Merry Christmas to everyone!

(And that includes all us heathen, vile Christians . . . :o :D )
by COSteve
Thu Dec 14, 2023 1:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hodgdon's Reloading Webpage
Replies: 19
Views: 1053

Re: Hodgdon's Reloading Webpage

I've found that the less boxes you check, the more data you get. I'm just selecting the caliber now and seeing what comes up.
by COSteve
Tue Dec 12, 2023 10:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: From the River to the Sea
Replies: 6
Views: 437

Re: From the River to the Sea

All part of the plan to destroy religion and keep the radical left in control for ever.
by COSteve
Thu Dec 07, 2023 9:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hodgdon's Reloading Webpage
Replies: 19
Views: 1053

Re: Hodgdon's Reloading Webpage

I feel the same way as KWK and Vancelw. The old style site was much easier to use. Just another case of 'newer is always better'.
by COSteve
Thu Dec 07, 2023 9:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone else like red dots on long guns..?
Replies: 18
Views: 737

Re: Anyone else like red dots on long guns..?

After using only irons on my AR15 Carbine for 2 decades, earlier this year I got a wild hair and added a small, cheap reflex sight to my rail. As my rear iron sight is a fold down it was simple to add in front and just leave the rear sight folded down. I'm an irons type most of the time and like Six...
by COSteve
Wed Dec 06, 2023 11:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hodgdon's Reloading Webpage
Replies: 19
Views: 1053

Hodgdon's Reloading Webpage

I went on the site to look up some info and it's all new. Check it out with this link.

https://hodgdonreloading.com/rldc/
by COSteve
Sun Dec 03, 2023 11:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Speaking of Dillon Presses . . .
Replies: 1
Views: 134

Speaking of Dillon Presses . . .

The thread about Scott breaking his Dillon press was interesting and Dillon's excellent CS and fast turn around is consistent with the service I received the 2 times in 20+ years I've had small issues with my equipment. First rate company, first rate products, first rate service. Anyway, I just want...
by COSteve
Fri Dec 01, 2023 4:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Visual Anagrams
Replies: 0
Views: 332

Visual Anagrams

by COSteve
Wed Nov 29, 2023 4:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bullets for the .30 WCF
Replies: 10
Views: 472

Re: Bullets for the .30 WCF

On the subject of plinking bullets, I've had good luck with X-Treme 150 grn FN .308 they make for the 30-30 along with some W760 powder in reduced loads for about 2,000 fps. Cheap, decently accurate and with the reduced load, even the ladies like to shoot them in my walnut stocked Mossberg 464.
by COSteve
Wed Nov 29, 2023 4:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Since Taurus bought Rossi and started making them in the US
Replies: 17
Views: 894

Re: Since Taurus bought Rossi and started making them in the US

I've got to agree with Griff on this. I bought both a .357 carbine and rifle in 2009, used Steve's parts and followed his video and both mine came out reliable and slick as snot. So good that my neighbor liked them so much he bought a .357 rifle on the condition that he'd buy the parts and I'd do wh...
by COSteve
Mon Nov 27, 2023 6:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Israeli Gun Show very rewarding
Replies: 7
Views: 500

Re: Israeli Gun Show very rewarding

As a former Tank Commander myself, I applaud their actions! As others have said, the terrorists forfeited their right to be considered human when they started a 'war' with Israel by attacking women and children, hide behind them when attacked, hide in schools and hospitals, and cower and run when co...
by COSteve
Fri Nov 24, 2023 11:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 38/44 loads in the rossi 92
Replies: 5
Views: 415

Re: 38/44 loads in the rossi 92

The Rossi 92 is chambered in 454 Casull, a 50,000 CUP peak pressure round, so yes, the Rossi can take a 38/44 at 1/2 the pressure.
by COSteve
Wed Nov 22, 2023 11:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Giraud Tri-Way trimmer
Replies: 13
Views: 562

Re: Giraud Tri-Way trimmer

1st Question. How many high end precision commercial ammo makers use inside chamfered brass in their process? Answer. NONE. I called all of them to ask and have inspected their fired brass at our range which shows no signs of inside chamfering, none. 2nd Question. Can you produce precision shooting...
by COSteve
Sun Nov 19, 2023 2:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Don't Get This Logic at All
Replies: 20
Views: 1067

I Don't Get This Logic at All

A bunch of us were at the range yesterday and during a cease fire we got to talking about reloading vs buying commercial ammo. All of the guys who only bought commercial ammo used, as a part of their argument, that their time was priced at $XX dollars per hour and when added to the cost of the equip...
by COSteve
Sun Nov 19, 2023 9:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: That will teach this criminal a lesson....!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 606

Re: That will teach this criminal a lesson....!!!

What did you expect? It's Commiefornia! The criminals aren't the ones committing crimes, the criminals are the one's trying defend themselves. Anyone, and I mean ANYONE who still lives in Commiefornia is supporting the injustices committed by the left there. Through your tax dollars you are telling ...
by COSteve
Mon Nov 13, 2023 2:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The other teams prayers were answered!
Replies: 6
Views: 359

Re: The other teams prayers were answered!

Do you really care what she thinks or says? If you do, ask yourself . . . why?
by COSteve
Thu Nov 09, 2023 1:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Steve's Gunz' bolt peep aperture?
Replies: 4
Views: 464

Re: Steve's Gunz' bolt peep aperture?

Note: Due to mfg variations on the pin that holds the bolt safety in, you'll find that using the 'as delivered' indent in the collar that Steve's peep sight comes with may result in the sight being lose. The correct way to deal with it is to make your own indent by placing the collar in the bolt wit...
by COSteve
Thu Nov 09, 2023 1:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Steve's Gunz' bolt peep aperture?
Replies: 4
Views: 464

Re: Steve's Gunz' bolt peep aperture?

Use this link to order a stainless steel peep sight from Steve's Gunz. I have the blued one on my Rossi M92 and love it.

https://store.stevesgunz.com/index.php? ... ucts_id=87
by COSteve
Tue Nov 07, 2023 9:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Success can be as trying as failure
Replies: 20
Views: 2817

Re: Success can be as trying as failure

Thanks for the info and good luck.
However, it seems from your brief that you have a strong argument with compelling facts so I'm a bit surprised that it has gone this far.
by COSteve
Mon Nov 06, 2023 5:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: barrell length and velocity
Replies: 12
Views: 652

Re: barrell length and velocity

I wish Costeve's posts on this subject could be posted all across the internet. Hear all too often the old "maximum velocity is reached in16"of barrel" schtick and the ballistics by the inch guys get quoted the most often. As mentioned slow burning magnum powders in pistol carts can ...
by COSteve
Mon Nov 06, 2023 4:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Success can be as trying as failure
Replies: 20
Views: 2817

Re: Success can be as trying as failure

Scott, I have to ask.

It's my understanding that to present an argument in front of SCOTUS a lawyer has to be certified to present to them. Are you already certified or is there something special that you have to do to qualify?

Inquiring minds want to know . . .
by COSteve
Mon Nov 06, 2023 10:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Success can be as trying as failure
Replies: 20
Views: 2817

Re: Success can be as trying as failure

I believe that this is the Brief No. 22-1025 Scott is talking about: https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/ ... %20Opp.pdf

An interesting read.
by COSteve
Sun Nov 05, 2023 10:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what goes around comes around (re-visiting 1911's )- **RANGE REPORT UP***
Replies: 20
Views: 4566

Re: what goes around comes around (re-visiting 1911's )

I have a Springfield Range Officer in .45 ACP because . . . . well, just because. As with my 30-30, the .45 ACP doesn't have much utility in my neck of the woods. The 30-30 doesn't have the legs for hunting out here where a 200+ yds shot is usually considered 'close.' As for the .45, considering the...
by COSteve
Thu Nov 02, 2023 12:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Investment Advice
Replies: 8
Views: 654

Investment Advice

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by COSteve
Wed Nov 01, 2023 1:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Global warming is real !!
Replies: 14
Views: 774

Re: Global warming is real !!

:shock: :o :lol:
by COSteve
Wed Nov 01, 2023 12:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Serious injury with a crossbow
Replies: 16
Views: 1178

Re: Serious injury with a crossbow

Problems here with L4-L5 so it looks like a bunch of us are familiar with your ills.
by COSteve
Tue Oct 31, 2023 9:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's See Your... Deer Rifles
Replies: 38
Views: 7519

Re: Let's See Your... Deer Rifles

A fine 'Baker's Dozen' you've got there.
by COSteve
Tue Oct 31, 2023 8:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's See Your... Deer Rifles
Replies: 38
Views: 7519

Re: Let's See Your... Deer Rifles

Mine is also a levergun. It's a 1959 Winchester Model 88 in .308. My 165 grn JSP handloads shoot very well in this babe. DSCN4040.JPG I guess I should add my 1949 Savage 99 in .300 Savage to the mix as well. Its got an original Weaver 4x scope with a steel tube. This one likes the 150 grn JSP best. ...
by COSteve
Mon Oct 30, 2023 2:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 336 Day
Replies: 17
Views: 926

Re: 336 Day

There's nothing like being out in the woods with a 30-30. Soothing and peaceful.
by COSteve
Mon Oct 30, 2023 8:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Are we back up!
Replies: 9
Views: 385

Re: Are we back up!

I see that they finally paid the electric bill . . . :o :D :lol:
by COSteve
Sat Oct 28, 2023 5:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Short brass with which FlexTip commercial ammo??
Replies: 5
Views: 263

Re: Short brass with which FlexTip commercial ammo??

I shoot a lot of .357 Mag or .45 Colt out of leverguns at longer ranges for fun and I've found that BC of the XTP 180grn at .230 and the 158grn at .206 is higher than the BC for their 140grn FTX at .160 so I just developed loads for those and shoot them at 200 yds with good accuracy. My leverguns ar...
by COSteve
Sat Oct 28, 2023 5:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It's That Time of the Year
Replies: 3
Views: 149

It's That Time of the Year

So, last Tuesday it was in the 80°s and sunny and today it never made it to 25° and snowing. :D

We're now forecast to get a total of 12" of snow by Sunday morning. Monday, the low will be 9°. :o

Winter has come to the Rockies! :lol:
by COSteve
Sat Oct 28, 2023 8:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: barrell length and velocity
Replies: 12
Views: 652

Re: barrell length and velocity

That peep sight on my 20" carbine is actually quick to acquire for me as it's right there next to your cheek. This summer I was shooting 8" steel plates at 100 yds with it and sometimes I'd see how fast I could follow-up. Works so well for me that I added one to my Mossberg 464 30-30. Now ...
by COSteve
Fri Oct 27, 2023 12:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: barrell length and velocity
Replies: 12
Views: 652

Re: barrell length and velocity

Personally I don't think the velocity gained by a longer barrel is as beneficial as the sighting radius gained by the extra length! Having an extra 4"-8" of extra barrel length with iron sights is a huge factor in more accurate shooting. That's why a tang sight on a rifle is so beneficial...
by COSteve
Fri Oct 27, 2023 8:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: barrell length and velocity
Replies: 12
Views: 652

Re: barrell length and velocity

Remember, your results may vary either up or down as I live at over 6,000 ft and Colorado is very dry so the air is less dense. That said, I posted that info on the old Rossi website before it went under and several other handloaders posted that they got similar results; one got even higher velociti...
by COSteve
Wed Oct 25, 2023 10:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unique doesn’t meter well?
Replies: 29
Views: 1220

Re: Unique doesn’t meter well?

Just goes to show that much of what you read on the interweb needs to be taken with a grain of salt. As to the above comment on the Dillon press, I've had a 550B, 650, and now a 750 for a total of 25 years and over 300K rds and Unique meters quite well, primers seat correctly, and all three have pre...
by COSteve
Wed Oct 25, 2023 9:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: barrell length and velocity
Replies: 12
Views: 652

Re: barrell length and velocity

You have come to the right place with your question. First of all, I have both a Rossi .357 Mag 20" Carbine and a Rossi 24" rifle. I've had both since 2009 and shot thousands of rounds through each. They are hands down my favorite rifles to take to the range and also out 'woods walking' in...
by COSteve
Tue Oct 24, 2023 2:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Went For a Drive In the Mountains Over the Weekend. . .
Replies: 8
Views: 405

Re: Went For a Drive In the Mountains Over the Weekend. . .

Steve, That kinda looks like Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone NP. You can teach the kids to stay away, not so much with the tourists. .. Yep, outside our valley is open space and it finally dried out this fall so it does remind one of Yellowstone. We're not worried about most kids that have lived...
by COSteve
Tue Oct 24, 2023 11:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My dog went full cry at 4:30 this morning.
Replies: 17
Views: 771

Re: My dog went full cry at 4:30 this morning.

We also have 2, Riley a Terrier - Maltese mix who's smart as a whip and is our 'Guard Puppy' and Parker who's a Silky and Terrier mix who's our strong lovable one. Both are great alarms as we really don't need a doorbell with them around. They do like to give the deer and elk a hard time when one co...
by COSteve
Tue Oct 24, 2023 10:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bought an entire reloading room!
Replies: 19
Views: 795

Re: Bought an entire reloading room!

I hopeful that when you 'part it out' and sell off what you don't need you find you made a great deal. One of my reloading buddies bought up an estate reloading room a number of years back and after he got done selling off most of the stuff he found that he actually made money on the deal. He got th...
by COSteve
Mon Oct 23, 2023 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Went For a Drive In the Mountains Over the Weekend. . .
Replies: 8
Views: 405

Re: Went For a Drive In the Mountains Over the Weekend. . .

They're wandering around our valley all the time. Sort of a nuisance. This guy is from a few years back and he camped out across the street for about a week. They can be a pain sometimes as the kids want to go over and pet them but they're too dangerous.
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by COSteve
Mon Oct 23, 2023 1:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite sippin’ bourbons?
Replies: 44
Views: 12897

Re: Favorite sippin’ bourbons?

Even though my FIL put me in for a Tennessee Squire and I've been one since the mid 80's, JD isn't my favorite. Depending upon the day, I'm fond of (in no particular order) Makers Mark, Buffalo Trace, Laws, Gentleman Jack and Angles' Envy. I stock all of them and I drink all of them neat.
by COSteve
Mon Oct 23, 2023 10:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Went For a Drive In the Mountains Over the Weekend. . .
Replies: 8
Views: 405

Went For a Drive In the Mountains Over the Weekend. . .

Just leaving our valley a 'neighbor' stopped to say hi.
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