Thanks for everyone's replies.
Type: Posts; User: tctender
Forum: Single Shot Guns
Well I bought it. Anyone with load data can pm me if they don't want to put it here. Probably be using 170 gr cast to start. Thanks for any replies. A question about the 38-55 brass will the short or...
Forum: Single Shot Guns
That's it. I don't need this barrel (but want it) as I have a large number myself but none for sale. Greg Ritz has bought Thompson Center back from S&W and saying to start back production in 2025. We...
Forum: Single Shot Guns
I might play with it some but will also deer hunt with it. Definitely will not be a long range hunting barrel but have some for that. Probably 100-125 yd load.
Forum: Single Shot Guns
I already have the mentioned calibers. The barrel is used although a custom barrel. Just trying to make up my mind about it.
Forum: Single Shot Guns
Looking at a 32-40 in contender. Anyone have one and your thoughts. Don't need it as I have several but don't have a true 32 caliber as my 32-20 and 327 federal are 308 bore. Thought it would be...
Natchez sells a weaver 2x6x32 pistol scope. Crimson trace also has a pistol scope from several distributers. Have the weaver x3 and it would work on your 30-30 barrel. Good reviews on crimson. The...
Forum: Single Shot Guns
Hausofarms is where i was on waiting list. About 3 yrs waiting but SSK didnt actually release them for sale till after the middle of 2023. Have not checked mine on all my barrels but the ones i tried...
Forum: Single Shot Guns
Yes they are nice. I have two of them.
I have a Blackhawk and a contender in .41 mag. Like them a lot.
I have one of the Security Six and one GP100 both 4'' stainless. I carried both of them during my law enforcement career before we went to the semi auto. They are both nice guns but i really liked...
Forum: Single Shot Guns
I recently got a 350 legend pistol with the burnt bronze finish cause i thought it was purty. Have not shot except for 3 rds of the 145 gr target loads . That was all it took to site in for that...
Don't have the .44 in the cva but do have 243 and 6.5 creedmor and they are very good shooters. Just got a 350 legend but have not shot it yet. They have good triggers and work well. Have a bunch of...
Forum: Shot Loads For Pistols
Have not saw any rattlers all year till this month. Saw two that are now deceased.
Forum: Factory Rifles
I have a tikka t3 in 6.5x55 and have never regretted it. It shoots very well and will take the higher pressure loads.
Forum: Single Shot Guns
Those that are saying they are on the list did you prepay as they are first in line or just on the call list ? I too am on the waiting call list. Wondering how long this is going to take as there was...
Nice gun . I have one but it is not a bisley nor has the acp cylinder. Still a good revolver and i would like to try a bisley.
I have 3 of the vortex scout scopes on 3 of my pistols contenders and cva pistols. They work very well for me especially out of a stand. The pistol scopes work better if you are extending your arm to...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I have had a coax since around 1980. It is a good press and i like it although i usually prime with a different hand primer. It catches the old primer and debris from them as has done been said. It...
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
I would not anneal every firing unless i was target shooting. Probably after three to five firings under ordinary circumstances .
The companys want to bring something out new to try to appeal to some. All are not accepted by some and it gives a choice without having the same thing. I have the 357 max in contender pistol along...
Forum: Our Town
I started buying reloaded cartridges from an older gentlman that loaded and was a gunsmith. I would sit around and talk to himand watch as he loaded. He showed me some things and made recommendations...
I have one of the weaver scopes you mentioned. It also has a 32mm lens but dont have the field of view that the Burris or leupold has. It is clear and works well for the price range. It reminds me of...
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 |