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Type: Posts; User: Texas Tinker
Forum: Military Rifles
My 1903 Springfield sporter has started leaving circular scratch marks across the head stamps of the cases. It doesn't seem to matter if the are fired or not. I hope the picture is clear enough. Can...
I have a 4 5/8" "NEW MODEL" Blackhawk that has had several thousand rounds of 250 gr- 255gr cast of just about any profile you can think of (RNFP, RN, SWC, SWCHP, WFN) over the past 25+ years that I...
Forum: Our Chapel
"Let go and Let God"
He is the only one with the master plan. Meanwhile my prayers are with you as well in your time of pain.
Forum: Our Town
My Ruger GP 100 is always close at hand loaded with 158 gr SWHP's pushed by a stout load of 2400 for things that go bump in the night. My "garden gun" , hanging above the window in the barn is an old...
Forum: Completed Deals
http://store.stevesgunz.com/
Steve's is a 92 specialist Gunsmith and store. They carry aluminum replacements for the plastic plugs that are factory from Rossi.
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I too began reloading in the 1970s and my first reloading manuals were Lee and Lyman circa 1960ish. I remember being disappointed that I could rarely work up to a maximum listed load because I always...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
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A few months back I made a trade that had a Traditions .50 caliber St. Louis Hawken kit as part of the deal. The project went fairly smoothly and turned out pretty well. However,...
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
7mm TCU from .223
Wish I still had that barrel (and Contender) most accurate handgun I've owned so far.
Forum: Our Town
I answered all 13 correctly as well. I believe this forum's contributors are well above average in the technical knowlege department.
I believe that I have a .456 mold in stock. If I can locate it this weekend I should be able to pour a few bullits.
Shoot me a PM and we'll get in contact.
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
7mm TCU from .223
A big step for me at the time (I think I was about 19 y.o.) I went VERY carefully with each step, had excellent results.
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
7mm TCU from .223
A big step for me at the time (I think I was about 19 y.o.) I went VERY carefully with each step, had excellent results.
Forum: Hunting with CB's
It just takes a little experimenting to find the right combination of velocity and lead hardness to develope a varmit pill that will expand or break apart. Test as you go by firing them at various...
Forum: Casting Equipment
+1 on Can't remember the last time I drained a pot.
Forum: Single Shot Guns
I always keep an eye out for good used "Made in the USA" fixed power scopes from Weaver, Redfield or Lyman. Gunshows and local traders are my prefered shopping venues for used items because I prefer...
The first hand gun I purchased for my self was a Ruger Super Blackhawk 7 1/2" barrel on my 21st birthday :). It cost $199.00 (so guess how long ago that was :) ) I still have it grips and sights have...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I have carried a 3" barreled .38 spl or a 4" barreled .38 S&W on my hip while hunting for many years. Both are carried with 150 gr full WC's at standard velocity 700 -750 FPS. I have used these...
Forum: Our Town
Thanks for the link!! I'm out on the road (again) and have run out of reading material (again)
Forum: Single Shot Guns
I aquired an older Handi "Shirkari" in 45/70 a little over 2 years ago as part of a multi gun trade. I was afraid of the little rifles strength and was intending to re-trade it. Then I tried it out....
A second for fishhawks never having a problem with Lee Hand Primer regardless of primer brand.
The only pistol powder that I use with Magnum Primers is H110 (Win296) in both .357 and .44 magnum....
I love my specials, both 38 and 44. One of my 44 specials is my c.c. handgun. I find it easier to get accurate loads that are plenty stout enough to get the job done with out blasting my ear drums ,...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
Great piece Alaskan Guy. Thanks for taking the time to share. I'm looking forward to using your tips :)
Forum: Our Town
Father... Place your loving hand over him and guide him safely back home to his loved ones.
Amen
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 |