I don't cast as much as I once did and do buy some pre cast from time to time and for a couple of cal. that I don't have molds for.
I've shot and shoot quite a bit of Missouri Bullet co. 180 gr...
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Forum: Cast Boolits
I don't cast as much as I once did and do buy some pre cast from time to time and for a couple of cal. that I don't have molds for.
I've shot and shoot quite a bit of Missouri Bullet co. 180 gr...
Forum: Factory & Surplus Powder
I tried the Tac out in the 35 Rem. it did well.
Haven't tried it in anything else yet.
RP
Forum: Cast Boolits
7.5 grs and a 255 gr rfn in a few 38-55 cases.
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Forum: Factory & Surplus Powder
I've used a good amount of 3031 in the 30-30 and 35 Rem and cast and also 4198 in those and a 25-20 and 38-55.
RP
Forum: Muzzleloading.
I have one of CVA's versions of that, very fun little shooter.
It's called the Squirrel rifle.
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Another 41 fan here, have a 6.5" BH and a Henry.
Killed a doe quite a few years ago with the BH.
I think the deer know when I'm out and about with the Henry as I've never seen one while carrying...
Forum: Our Town
Very well said. My father was a WWII and Korean War vet.
And yes, I'm surprised from time to time, but surely not to often.
MO, glad that he's making it right.
That truly "should" have been his...
Forum: Swappin & Sellin
I have one I've had for a number of years, supposedly sat in a nightstand drawer for most of it's life til I got it quite some years ago.
Don't know it's age. It's a nice shooter.
RP
Forum: Factory Rifles
I have an old Savage M 170 pump that I got from the fil. It's in 35 Rem, and I have taken a number of deer with it over the years. Even though it is quick to get the next round in the chamber, I've...
I have never tried Universal in my entire reloading life, but have used a ton of Unique in all kinds of applications. This old Winchester likes this load pretty well....
Forum: Cast Boolits
I did not know that Winchester ever used the mirco-groove rifling I thought that was strictly a Marlin thing.
Here's what I shoot in the ole Henry of mine.
Lee 90343, 240 gr Smasher of Missouri...
Forum: Leverguns
I'd say yes on the 35 & 444, most likely prior to most Big game hunting seasons.
As to the 45 70 I don't know as I don't shoot it.
But it has regained popularity over the past 30 or so years thanks...
Forum: Leverguns
Hard to say on just one...as I own at least one in 6 of the 10 listed.
And multiples in 4 of the 6...[emoji6][emoji1787] I tried but there are a couple that are listed are of no interest to me, but...
The 41 is a favorite of mine and was the cartridge that push me into reloading many years ago.
My first was a Ruger BH with the 6.5" barrel. Took a nice fat doe quite some years ago with a 210 swc...
Forum: Our Town
Had a high school teacher that got tired of (probably students) taking his out.
He got a 35 gal. metal drum and filled it with large rocks.
A couple tried it and didn't fair well and it got around....
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I saw some at one of the shops near me last month, he had a few bags of Win. brand.
RP
Forum: Leverguns
I have three. The first was the H001 22, which has been here for nearly 20 yrs. Used it to teach to the youngest the shoot with. And she is deadly with it. It looks nothing like it did originally. I...
Forum: Our Town
Ding, Ding, Ding, and we have a Winner.
RP
Forum: Leverguns
From what I've read right here in Tennessee at their new facility.
Yeah that wood is some European type.
RP
Yes, an interesting thread, I too own a Heritage RR. In fact, two of them and a Wrangler and a pair of single-sixes and a H&R.
None really get used as they were intended, the Wrangler has seen more...
Forum: Our Town
Was 11 here when I got up and it made it to 12, and currently back to 11 and says feels like -1.
RP
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 |