About all I can shoot right now is 45LC with BP loads and round ball.
I've managed to scrounge a few 45 LC casings, 26 actually, a mix of trades and rare range pickups. But I'd like to get 25...
Type: Posts; User: franklin_m
Forum: Completed Deals
About all I can shoot right now is 45LC with BP loads and round ball.
I've managed to scrounge a few 45 LC casings, 26 actually, a mix of trades and rare range pickups. But I'd like to get 25...
Forum: Black Powder Cartridge
As a follow up to my post above, finally got to the range today to shoot them. They worked really well. I'd only loaded 15, but they all worked. Even though I used rifle primers, firing pin divot was...
Forum: Black Powder Cartridge
I'm watching this with interest. Round .454 over 30gr Pyrodex and lubed felt wad it shoots great.
I just bought a conversion cylinder for my 1858 Pietta New Army, and came up with some 45LC brass...
Forum: Our Chapel
Thunder, words cannot express my sadness for you. My own son has struggled with depression, and this is my greatest fear. May God's Grace continue to comfort you through what must be the most...
Forum: Completed Deals
All. Thank you. I cut a deal with GM Sharps above.
Forum: Completed Deals
All,
'bout the only thing I can afford to shoot these days is cap and ball. Does anyone have a .454 round ball mold they'd be willing to part with?
PM me. Thanks.
Forum: Completed Deals
45LC Loader : I'll take it. Will send you PM.
Forum: Completed Deals
If you're interested, I have 9 range pickups. Haven't deprimed or cleaned yet, but the good news is they're all Hornady.
I'd be interested in 45LC ...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
I'm a huge fan of Graf & Sons. I've found them to be first rate and super helpful. Link below is to their black powder.
https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/category/categoryId/3501
Forum: Leverguns
Before I got laid off, I picked up some 150gr Berry's plated boolits and some Trailboss. Works fine at close ranges (say 50 yd or so) and really pleasant to shoot.
Forum: 3D PRINTED RELATED ITEMS
I have an Anet A8 for going on three years now. You have to tinker with it for a while to get reliable prints, but once you figure out common issues and how to fix them, it's actually quite reliable....
Forum: Our Town
As of a couple hours ago, $1.54 at Sam's Club.
Forum: Our Chapel
Your wife Cindy is in my prayers for continued recovery ... and for you and your continued care for her.
Forum: Our Town
Got mine yesterday. Essentially burn my severance package for six months, then termination. Only "plus" is I keep healthcare through the six months as opposed to money up front option.
That said,...
Forum: Our Town
I've "imported" one myself, but it's been a very long time, but it can be done. I'd of course recommend checking with BATF to ensure the laws haven't changed in the meantime. I would say this is a...
Forum: Our Town
Thanks everyone for the kind words. I know I'm lucky in the sense of having a little time and income. Although my military experience is leading large organizations (last one was air base), since...
Forum: Our Town
All, thanks for the notes and suggestions. I'm kinda in a "no mans land" in the sense that I'm still getting some money, so not sure how all will shake out. I did it to keep medical benefits (have...
Forum: Our Town
I've joined the millions of Americans who've seen their financial threatened, my foreign based company slashed my pay and told me to prepare for termination in a matter of weeks.
I know others...
Forum: The Boolit Exchange
WTB - appox 50 C312-185-R GC, sized, & lubed to try
New reloader here with a couple Mosin's and a Lee Enfield. Before I go buying molds, sizing, and gas check equipment, I thought I would see if I...
Forum: Completed Deals
New reloader here with a couple Mosin's and a Lee Enfield. Before I go buying molds, sizing, and gas check equipment, I thought I would see if I can buy any boolits to "test drive" first. Make me an...
Forum: Helping Hands
I too have been blessed by a visit from "George" and his compadres! As a new reloader, the warmth, advice, and kindness is unlike anything I've seen in other forums (for other hobbies). Thank you...
Forum: Helping Hands
As a new reloader, I echo the comments of the OP. I've been a member of a number of forums, and I can say with confidence that this is the finest group of people I've encountered online. It's the...
Forum: In Remembrance
Sir, may you and your family find comfort in the warm embrace of God's Grace.
Forum: In Remembrance
May you and your family find comfort in the warm comfort of God's Grace.
Forum: Our Chapel
May you and your family find comfort in God's healing hands...
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 |