It's also pretty easy to say whatever you want about the kid who quit school to go it on his own because he's tired of being pushed around by the most popular kid in school who is not quite as gifted as he thinks he is, along with his herd of pet lemmings. Maybe we should all just let Mike's disappearance drop rather than uselessly bantering back and forth.Originally Posted by nanuk
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That would be right after you got your shot in...Right ?? Onceabull
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Too many ban happy mods on this site.
My understanding was that Mike requested to be banned.
That's a fact, as opposed to a few day timeout.
I just left the forum at one point when a particular martinette moderator censored me for something I disagreed with. Glad I didn't slam the door!
We need somebody/something to keep the government (cops and bureaucrats too) HONEST (by non government oversight).
Every "freedom" (latitude) given to government is a loophole in the rule of law. Every loophole in the rule of law is another hole in our freedom. When they even obey the law that is. Too often government seems to feel itself above the law.
We forgot to take out the trash in 2012, but 2016 was a charm! YESSS!
Although I don't know the reason why 357 max left, why would he " Request to be banned" and not just leave or not post anymore? Just wondering. I just had a T/C 357 mag bbl rechambered to 357max and was looking forward to his input on the subject of the max. His site name of 357Maximun would indicate , at least to me, that he has done some work with this caliber and has accumulated some first hand knowledge. Not saying that no one else has though.. I'm feeling bad that some of our long time posters are leaving. A lot of helpful input is going away.
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While I don't know if this Mike is the same Mike, but his personal favorite cartridge is the 357 Maximum and he certainly knows a lot about it. Check out Mike Bellm at:
http://bellmtcs.com/store/
I have been on Mike Bellm's site many times. In fact , that's who re chambered my bbl to max because of his knowledge of T/C's and also due to the fact his favorite caliber is the 357Max. But it doesn't hurt to get more info from others.
I'm the King of my castle---anytime my wife's not around
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"A Government big enough to give you everything you want, is big enough to take away everything you have"
Thomas Jefferson
LIFE, LIBERTY, AND THE PURSIUT OF THOSE WHO TREATEN US
Not the same Mike. Very informative site tho.
I miss Mike's posts as well !
Anyone interested in the .357 Max should take a look at David White's work on his website. Check the .357 Max Forum.
http://dandtcustomgunworks.websitetoolbox.com/
He rechambered my Ruger #1, two H&Rs, and a Contender for me in that cartridge!
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Just an FYI for people: One has to really work hard to be perma-banned from Castboolits. Read the T.O.S (button at the top of every page).
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I think that is understood. However, castboolits is quite strict and the members are generally considerate, polite and respectful and that is what makes this one of the best sites there is. Whatever 357Maximum did or didn't do, I still miss him and wish it hadn't turned out that way. There are other lost members too that I miss.One has to really work hard to be perma-banned from Castboolits.
Well, here's one to Mike;Wishing you all the best (and wishing you were still with us).
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Not if you are being given a short ban and ASK for the ban to be permanent.
If I may clarify, Mike did not ask to be banned. He took his case to someone in such a manner that he knew would result in a ban. Leave it at that please.
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I do recall when I was still on staff, Mike had posted a few messages to us, that more or less asked to be banned. I didn't understand it then, or now. Must be some kind of secret club he wanted to join.
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Forget everything you know about loading jacketed bullets. This is a whole new ball game!
It was in order to get on Starmetal's good side.
We need somebody/something to keep the government (cops and bureaucrats too) HONEST (by non government oversight).
Every "freedom" (latitude) given to government is a loophole in the rule of law. Every loophole in the rule of law is another hole in our freedom. When they even obey the law that is. Too often government seems to feel itself above the law.
We forgot to take out the trash in 2012, but 2016 was a charm! YESSS!
Good one!It was in order to get on Starmetal's good side.
I got ahold of Mike and exchanged a few messages with him thanking him for his help with my new 357 max. He spent a lot of time sending me messaged really trying to help when I had accuracy problems at first.
I will really miss his post. Those who have used them know he also came up with a couple really great lube recipes. One which is really easy to make.
He did tell me that he asked to be banned. I wont go into why because I will probably end up banned too for mentioning it and not being one of the untouchables.
Ill keep my guns money and freedom you keep the CHANGE!!!
Be careful.......
Mike is the kind of guy that speaks his mind whether you like what he has to say or not. Whether you agree with him or not you know EXACTLY where you stand with him and I've got a lot of respect for that. Life's too short for games.
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