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by mad mucus
Wed Mar 26, 2008 9:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Reloading Component Qty.
Replies: 22
Views: 3129

I usually buy when my stocks are low...

Generally I llike to keep a container of each powder and up to 1000 of each primer size. Projectiles, buy a box or two of whatever I need and cast when low.

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by mad mucus
Tue Mar 25, 2008 7:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Case trimmer opinions.
Replies: 18
Views: 3337

Redding, like a lathe it grips and turns the case giving me a nice square mouth, the chuck-jaw fits all brass sizes and small or large adjustments are easy/lockable. I also like being able to withdraw the cutter and run all the cases back through for fast deburring and chamfering with the Lee tool. ...
by mad mucus
Mon Mar 24, 2008 8:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BP Cartridge Frustration!
Replies: 25
Views: 3764

G'day all..... I'm no expert on BP cartridge but I have managed to get equal to smokeless accuracy(exceptional IMO) using my Marlin CB Ltd .45Colt, 50+ shots without having to swab the barrel. "MORE LUBE"(firm with 50% beeswax), only 1/16"-1/8" compression, WW+2%tin alloy at.452&...
by mad mucus
Sat Mar 22, 2008 4:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Compare powders H4895 to H4198 and 3031
Replies: 25
Views: 7113

H4198 is rebottled Aussie powder ADI AR2207.
H4895 is rebottled Aussie powder ADI AR2206H
Varget is rebottled Aussie powder ADI AR2208 :wink:

Don't know about the IMRs :?:

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by mad mucus
Fri Mar 21, 2008 3:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Gotta getta new handgun
Replies: 7
Views: 1121

G'day Bob... For a little over $900 you can pick up a top quality Croatian HS Product HS2000 in 9mm or .357Sig with 4x 10 round mags. They are becoming popular here in IPSC as .357Sig is now allowed in major, allowing Aussies to shoot in that class(pre 2008 .40cal minimum). Apparently they are accur...
by mad mucus
Sun Mar 09, 2008 6:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mounted Cowboy Action Shooting Event Pics....
Replies: 17
Views: 2157

Great pics... just wondering who supplies the horse ear protection? :shock:

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by mad mucus
Sun Mar 02, 2008 7:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: guns in your will
Replies: 51
Views: 7558

I'll leave it to chance..... currently my firearms are only of value to me. Of my six kids only my second youngest, Kaeleigh 10y.o. daughter, has expressed any real interest to date.

Mucus 8)
by mad mucus
Sun Mar 02, 2008 6:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT ?... "BLUE ICE" shooting glasses/sunnies
Replies: 2
Views: 563

OT ?... "BLUE ICE" shooting glasses/sunnies

G'day all,

I'm looking at purchasing a pair of Wiley X PT-1 glasses in "Blue Ice", 1/2 price sale, and was wondering if anyone has experience with this colour shade for both outdoor/indoor shooting plus as sunnies :?:

Thanks,
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by mad mucus
Sat Mar 01, 2008 4:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: She has returned (heavy graphics)
Replies: 47
Views: 7021

Mojo... thanks for the smile. :)

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by mad mucus
Tue Feb 26, 2008 5:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I need a vertical gun rack
Replies: 10
Views: 2327

Have a go at making your own...take a look at some CAS/SASS gun carts for ideas... keep it simple.

Mucus :wink:
by mad mucus
Sun Feb 17, 2008 6:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BPCR- homemade drop tube and brass cleaning?
Replies: 21
Views: 4600

Joe... mate, looks a tad expensive(?) but Richard Rhody sells ceramic media here >>--->

http://www.biglube.com/BulletMolds.aspx?ProductID=15

Mucus :wink:
by mad mucus
Sun Feb 17, 2008 4:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Bald Eagle neighbors.
Replies: 26
Views: 4030

That's a fine pic Jason. 8)

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by mad mucus
Mon Feb 11, 2008 3:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pistol Calibers in a Lever Gun
Replies: 43
Views: 7088

.45 COLT... easy to load with black or smokeless, accurate, sweet to shoot, annnnnnnd a big hole.

Mucus 8)
by mad mucus
Sun Feb 03, 2008 12:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Ruger Old Army - Lets See Them
Replies: 44
Views: 6560

QUESTION...

Has anyone used a beefed-up replacement cylinder by Classicballistx?

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by mad mucus
Sun Feb 03, 2008 12:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Ruger Old Army - Lets See Them
Replies: 44
Views: 6560

Gents... meet my sweet ladies... (sorry mine is a private album) http://s26.photobucket.com/albums/c110/Mucus01/?action=view&current=ROA005.jpg http://s26.photobucket.com/albums/c110/Mucus01/?action=view&current=ROA20DEC06.jpg http://s26.photobucket.com/albums/c110/Mucus01/?action=view&c...
by mad mucus
Wed Jan 30, 2008 5:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many metallic cartridges do you.....
Replies: 58
Views: 8663

Only four here...

.38 Special
.357 Magnum
.45 Colt
.308 Winchester

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by mad mucus
Wed Jan 16, 2008 9:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Falling blocks
Replies: 29
Views: 3809

:shock: ..... Hold ya horses fellas, I have some popcorn in the pantry.

Mucus :twisted:
by mad mucus
Tue Jan 15, 2008 4:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ot- What's with kids today?
Replies: 21
Views: 3437

G'day Ysabel Kid..... I too am of the 1964 vintage and I grew with similar values. I have six kids, the four oldest aged 17-22yrs, all left school, work full-time and still live at home with rules and guidlines. Their greenness, gullability, and lack of "street smarts" is a concern to me. ...
by mad mucus
Tue Jan 15, 2008 3:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ot- What's with kids today?
Replies: 21
Views: 3437

Ysabel Kid's comment on... "Don't blame the kids. Blame the parents 110 %." +1,000! ............ _________________ Mate.... we don't live in the 50's anymore; society and technology have changed.... y'all did as your parents wished during the "FLOWER POWER" years, eh? :wink: Kids...
by mad mucus
Mon Jan 14, 2008 6:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: how do you take off the turret on lyman T-mag press ?
Replies: 6
Views: 1479

Hmmm... reckon I'd remove the dies, cut a coke can to wrap around the knurled head and take to it with a pair of multi-grip pliers or vice grips. :wink: You've probably thought to do something similar.

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by mad mucus
Mon Jan 14, 2008 6:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: how do you take off the turret on lyman T-mag press ?
Replies: 6
Views: 1479

Older model?

My T-Mag has a hex topped bolt with a hole through the side for use with the detachable turret handle or socket.

Mucus :?
by mad mucus
Thu Jan 10, 2008 4:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loading round balls in 45LC
Replies: 6
Views: 1454

Hey Bob... thanks for bringing this topic up again... might be worth a try economically for BP .45Colt loads on steel. 8)

PM sent,

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by mad mucus
Wed Jan 09, 2008 7:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .45 LC Levers
Replies: 44
Views: 10220

Chuck 100 yd said >>>---> "Marlin 1894 Cowboy 24"... SWEET rifle!! My favorite (pistol cal.)to shoot and to load for. :wink: " +1 Favourite loads... PRS 45-250 Big Lube® RNFP over 32gnVol Wano fffg BLACK POWDER 250gn RNFP over 10gn Universal Enjoy & congratulations Poohgyrr Mucus
by mad mucus
Thu Jan 03, 2008 6:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ?? Marlin 336 Cowboy 38/55... 26in barrel ??
Replies: 5
Views: 1101

I know they made and discontinued the standard 24" model..... just wanting confirmation on the longer 26" and model/P.D.s :?:

I've been told, friend of a friend, there maybe one for sale in VG condition locally.

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by mad mucus
Thu Jan 03, 2008 2:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ?? Marlin 336 Cowboy 38/55... 26in barrel ??
Replies: 5
Views: 1101

?? Marlin 336 Cowboy 38/55... 26in barrel ??

G'day and HNY,

Did Marlin make this rifle... a Limited?

Thanks,
Mucus
by mad mucus
Sun Dec 30, 2007 12:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Best WW1 Movies
Replies: 41
Views: 5821

GALLIPOLI... another Aussie movie, one of Mel Gibson's first(1981?).

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by mad mucus
Wed Dec 26, 2007 6:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Value of a Japanese Browning BL-22
Replies: 13
Views: 3506

[quote="BlaineG"][quote]What else should I be looking for?[/quote]

:lol: 200$$$..........Quickly :idea:[/quote]

+1

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by mad mucus
Wed Dec 26, 2007 3:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dreaded Marlin Jam
Replies: 25
Views: 4815

The ONLY problem I have with my favourite rifle, a 24" Marlin '94 Cowboy .45Colt, is I don't get to shoot it ENOUGH! She's had many a hundred rounds through her, at least 50 at a time, both smokeless and BP without a hitch. 8)

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by mad mucus
Mon Dec 24, 2007 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: my lever action
Replies: 15
Views: 2635

G'day Rhys, welcome.

From where do you hail? Lots of helpful info, experience and good will here.

SEASONS GREETINGS & SAFE HOLIDAY TO ALL,

Mucus
by mad mucus
Sat Dec 22, 2007 8:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .45 BP bullets?
Replies: 23
Views: 3754

Joe... here's the Big Lube mould site...

http://www.biglube.com/

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by mad mucus
Sat Dec 22, 2007 12:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .45 BP bullets?
Replies: 23
Views: 3754

G'day Jeremy, I cast my own BigLube PRS 45-250 RNFP(WW+2%tin) and load 'em over 32gr vol Wano FFFg. Here's a pic of my reloads and 50yd zeroing target, Marlin CBLtd shot off a bench with sandbags as a rest... 25 shots started low and ended in the black. Talking with onlookers didn't help the concent...
by mad mucus
Wed Dec 19, 2007 3:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which gun to pull...?
Replies: 51
Views: 7696

Hang on... I'll be there in a coupla minutes... missus rings the cops, gathers the kids and cudgel while I get the safe keys, release my .357mag revolver, some ammo, load her up, grab the torch and hope nothing detramental to us has occurred. :roll:

Life's good here in Oz.

Mucus
by mad mucus
Tue Dec 18, 2007 8:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do you wear ear protection?
Replies: 47
Views: 7400

ALWAYS... as does anyone accompanying me.

Mucus :)
by mad mucus
Sat Oct 06, 2007 7:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: **A Tad OT**Did A Bit Of Camping This Summer As Well
Replies: 15
Views: 3115

I like your Honda!

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by mad mucus
Sat Oct 06, 2007 7:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Art, 3-D pavement drawings and others
Replies: 6
Views: 1054

Thanks for the site, Joe. 8)

I've seen it before but my youngin's haven't.

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by mad mucus
Wed Oct 03, 2007 7:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cartridge - your favorite?
Replies: 48
Views: 8672

.45COLT

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by mad mucus
Mon Oct 01, 2007 5:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Black powder drop tube questions
Replies: 28
Views: 9848

G'day Joe,

The one I made resemblances the Cabela...

http://s26.photobucket.com/albums/c110/ ... p07023.jpg

Scrap 1.25" ply, 36" of 3/8" copper tube, 2x eye screws, 2x thick O-rings, and a shell holder.

Mucus :wink:
by mad mucus
Sat Sep 29, 2007 5:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HELP - Bullet Mold Wanted
Replies: 8
Views: 2434

G'day Redgum,
Do you mean the Lyman Devastator as pictured on the following site...

http://www.lasc.us/LymanDevastator.htm

:?:
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by mad mucus
Wed Sep 19, 2007 8:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First frost
Replies: 16
Views: 4687

Evening all, Spring is settling in here with Monday's temperature reaching 31C/90F'ish in Ipswich shire, Queensland, but still comfortably below 15C overnight. My preferred few cooler months are nearly over with tropical muggy times quickly approaching... comfort factor at the range is on the wane :...
by mad mucus
Wed Apr 18, 2007 6:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - (Virginia School Campus)Gun bill gets shot down
Replies: 33
Views: 12195

Gents, May I give a viewpoint from the outside looking in, feel free to correct... As I understand the situation of the campus layout, it is an open plan with full access to local citizens, making it just another section of the community. Also the dorms being 5 minutes walk away from the facilty its...
by mad mucus
Mon Apr 16, 2007 5:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - (Virginia School Campus)Gun bill gets shot down
Replies: 33
Views: 12195

Imagine the power that freak felt knowing he had all the firepower and a helpless mob at his mercy...

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by mad mucus
Mon Apr 16, 2007 4:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - (Virginia School Campus)Gun bill gets shot down
Replies: 33
Views: 12195

:evil: Man! SH*T like this.....

Cost legal gun owners in Oz semi-auto rifles, handguns limited to .38cal & 10 mag cap, minimum barrel lengths, AND gave crims a helping hand in the process.

Mucus

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