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    Cool Spring Happening!

    Figured there are enough nature oriented folks on this site that would appreciate this so here goes. I was in my folk's shop today getting ready to do some work on my mom's car. It was a nice day...
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    Another vote for RIG. It's what my dad taught me...

    Another vote for RIG. It's what my dad taught me to use when I was a kid. He still has the can he bought in the early 70's. Uses it in his business too. I bought a small (1 oz.) can in the early...
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    Pedersoli Sharps range report

    So, today I fired my Pedersoli Sharps at a target for the first time. The previous outings were just to make sure it functioned and to familiarize myself with it. Now that a bit more snow has...
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    Forgot to mention that the B/C was new. She's...

    Forgot to mention that the B/C was new. She's decided to be patient (a first) and save up before deciding what she wants. Didn't see an Uberti roller at Cabellas but I could have missed it.
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    My Sharps is a rifle; 34 inch barrel. Jim, the...

    My Sharps is a rifle; 34 inch barrel.

    Jim, the High wall is gone from Cabellas. We stopped by there today before the gun show and my dad made a deal for it. Why he needs a second one I don't...
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    She'd never go for that. She liked the 45-70,...

    She'd never go for that. She liked the 45-70, just my rifle is a little too much for her to hold at 10.5 pounds. She is having a bit of trouble with her left shoulder right now though too. She's...
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    I'm planning on going to the Kalispell Gun Show...

    I'm planning on going to the Kalispell Gun Show tomorrow. I'm printing up some flyers tonight to pass around and spread the word. The more the merrier!
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    You're helping right? With friends like you.......

    You're helping right? With friends like you....

    Truthfully I'd go take a look at it, but I already know we can't afford it so soon after moving...and I have no real desire to go into Cabelas. I...
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    It's your average ole 45-70. I expect to have a...

    It's your average ole 45-70. I expect to have a great deal of fun with it.

    Yes, rhead, I do my best to keep her happy!
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    Finally got to shoot it!

    With permission, last year I bought a used Pedersoli 1874 Sharps. Got it for $1150 shipped and its in very good condition. I finally got a chance to shoot it today; what a hoot! :bigsmyl2: Not...
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    Been out of touch for a while with our move, but...

    Been out of touch for a while with our move, but you're in our thoughts. Hope everything continues to improve!
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    One handy trick: move stuff around on your table...

    One handy trick: move stuff around on your table part way through the show. As stated earlier lots of folks will walk through a show to see what's there and then go back to take a closer look at...
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    Well, we're getting ready to move the OTHER...

    Well, we're getting ready to move the OTHER direction, only not as far! Montana. SWMBO saw this thread and we've been discussing it. We have a good lower kitchen cabinet left over unused from when...
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    Definitely give it a few more days. You have to...

    Definitely give it a few more days. You have to wait to file the claim anyway. I sold an item here in S&S a few weeks ago. It was small so I shipped it USPS insured. It was supposed to take 3...
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    Yep, there are lots of regulations. If you saw a...

    Yep, there are lots of regulations. If you saw a UPS driver delivering DG without a signature and from a vehicle that wasn't placarded, then he's really lucky he didn't get caught. Citations...
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    Forum: Our Town

    You can ship DG (Hazmat) over the counter at any...

    You can ship DG (Hazmat) over the counter at any FedEx station. Don't remember what the fees are, but it varies depending on whether it is considered accessible or inaccessible (whether or not...
  17. Forum: Cast Boolits

    Used to work for FedEx. It may have changed, but...

    Used to work for FedEx. It may have changed, but FedEx used to require firearms be shipped overnight, NOT 2-day. Yes, it is annoying, and expensive. For what it's worth, their stated reason is...
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    Forum: Our Town

    A friend of mine did some work on my truck a...

    A friend of mine did some work on my truck a while back. He drove it across town to Little Caesar's to get himself lunch and test drive the work he'd done. Some bimbo backed into the driver's door...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Sounds like the Overall Length of the rounds...

    Sounds like the Overall Length of the rounds might be a bit long. It depends on how much the rifling is engraving the boolit and what your rifle likes. My reloading experience to date is limited to...
  20. Thread: Cigars

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    Forum: Our Town

    For an adult beverage to accompany your tobacco...

    For an adult beverage to accompany your tobacco of choice I would also suggest Bulleit Bourbon. Pretty tasty in my opinion and the name is pretty cool!
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    by Monttexan
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    Forum: Our Town

    Me and the missus have bought a variety from...

    Me and the missus have bought a variety from Thompson with mixed, though generally good results. If you enjoyed the La Gloria De Cubana, I'd suggest Thompson's Donna Ines. I'd also suggest sticking...
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    We've been making it regularly. SWMBO has been...

    We've been making it regularly. SWMBO has been using beer with home ground spelt flour. Every loaf has been very good. The last loaf, which is about half gone now, she added a little bit of honey...
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    Forum: Helping Hands

    For anyone interested in copying VHS to DVD you...

    For anyone interested in copying VHS to DVD you can get the stuff to do it from Amazon for just over $30.

    http://www.amazon.com/Diamond-VC500-Touch-Capture-Device/dp/B000VM60I8

    I have one of...
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    I'm curious. Have you checked to see how many...

    I'm curious. Have you checked to see how many turns of the handle on your C clamp gets you to your target pressure? A little experimenting would tell a lot. If the number of turns remains constant...
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    Forum: Our Town

    Wait until the statute of limitations is...

    Wait until the statute of limitations is up....then sell the movie rights. :kidding:
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Abbreviations used in Reloading

BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
PSP Pointed Soft Point Spz Spitzer Point SBT Spitzer Boat Tail
LRN Lead Round Nose LWC Lead Wad Cutter LSWC Lead Semi Wad Cutter
GC Gas Check