Thanks for the info on resizing the 257 brass!
Type: Posts; User: Bull Schmitt
Forum: Single Shot Guns
Thanks for the info on resizing the 257 brass!
Forum: Single Shot Guns
I am in the process of getting my Ballard in 32 XL ready to shoot. I have purchased 327 Federal Max cases and am in the process of trying to find the best way to resize them to 32 XL. I will be...
Forum: Black Powder Cartridge
Check these sites:
SCORRS.ORG
http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php?board=55.0
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
The problem may not be related to the location of the hole. Are you using ffffg priming powder? Is the hole clear of any debris?
I would not recommend soldering the hole shut. You MIGHT thread...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
You might find these sites interesting:
http://www.scorrs.org/
http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php?board=55.0
Forum: Single Shot Guns
I am in the process of try to restore/rebuild/rescue a Stevens Arms and Tool Co. 450 scope (circa 1906). I got it at a gun show a couple weeks ago and it was in need of serious repair. The steel tube...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Two good sources of info on Remington Revolvers can be found here:
http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php?board=55.0
http://www.scorrs.org/
Bull Schmitt
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Visit the Society of Remington Revolver Shooters (SCORRS) for information on Remington revolvers in general.
Forum: Our Town
The barrel is inserted into the Takedown Extension piece along with an Adjusting Sleeve and a Barrel Chamber Ring. It is my understanding that removing the Barrel Chamber Ring is a job for a gunsmith...
Forum: Military Rifles
Does your wife have any sisters??[smilie=1:
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Check this website for a lot of info on Remington Revolvers:
http://www.scorrs.org
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Powder Inc. has a nice one:
http://www.powderinc.com/cgi-bin/bpstore/perlshop.cgi?ACTION=thispage&thispage=cyl_loader.htm&ORDER_ID=241803978
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Powder Inc. has a nice one:
http://www.powderinc.com/cgi-bin/bpstore/perlshop.cgi?ACTION=thispage&thispage=cyl_loader.htm&ORDER_ID=241803978
Forum: Single Shot Guns
I have had the "lint" problem for several years. I spoke to my optometrist and he told me that older eyes do not open and let enough light to enter and that causes the problem. YMMV
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Check these two web sites for info on Remington Revolver shooting:
http://www.scorrs.org/
http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php?board=55.0
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Anyone interested in Remington type revolvers should visit www.scorrs.org !
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Anyone who likes Remington revolvers should visit the Society of Remington Revolver Shooters at http://www.scorrs.org
Forum: Our Town
I have never been fortunate enough to own a Ross rifle. I do recall there possibly being some problems with them. I suggest you Google "ross rifle accident" and draw your own conclusions. YMMV
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Forum: Single Shot Guns
Deadwood,
There is a discussion on another thread that probably has the kind of info you are looking for:
http://www.castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=73896
Some consider the 1884...
Forum: Single Shot Guns
Buckweet,
I think you will find that you have an 1873 Trapdoor. The "3" is hard to read and is frequently misread as an "8". The 1873 model is considered by some to be more of a blackpowder rifle...
Forum: Cast Boolits
j23,
In case you are not familar with shooting a Henry there are a couple of thing to be aware of. Do not drop loaded rouns down the magazine. Let them slide down gently. Do not allow the follower...
Forum: Our Town
It is great to hear that you are "back in the saddle" so to speak. Give yourself time to heal properly.
Keep'em in the black!
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