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JimT

I like accurate handguns but I have not always checked bore and chamber throat diameters. From a bench a few of the pistols were so-so in the accuracy department. But shooting offhand at game they were plenty accurate. I always tried to get close. And usually the game was moving, even if slowly at t...

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... Also an April 1973 issue of the American Rifleman detailing the new sport of metallic silhouette being started by Southern Arizona clubs... I remember that, living there during those years. Silhouette shooting got started by the shooting matches in Mexico where you shot at live goats and chicke...

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He walked into a bar.

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That old 1911 teaches a harsh lesson about thumbs -- as does a Ruger .22 auto. :lol: I have watched quite a few people fold their left thumb over top of the right, behind the slide on various semi-autos, and learn a valuable lesson. Knowing what's coming it has been hard not to say something, but e...

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during reading it. I understand that. Late last year a friend sent me 12 American Rifleman magazines from 1943. They start in January and go through December! The entire year. I have been reading one a month. It is AMAZING how the nation came together compared to today, fractured, broken and hating....

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Very nice and seems to lack a bolt safety (can't really tell from the angle of the pics). Nice looking wood too. I bought a NIB stainless SRC in 44-40 about 2008 or so but the wood isn't as nice as that one you're showing. What calibers are these offered in? Gary said the one pictured is .357 Magnu...

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This is the way I've done it since I was a teenager ... more than 60 years ..

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and I learned (the hard way) to just change the thumbs slightly on the 1911

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"We got a back order of a new Rossi model 92 in today. This is not something new as they have been out for many years but since since Taurus bought Rossi out the quality has increased tremendously. As is normal the parts were made in their overseas plant and then assembled in their new Bainbrid...

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I cock a single action with my right thumb when I am shooting right handed, one hand. And when I am shooting left handed, two hands. I cock a single action with my left thumb when shooting a single action with two hands. If you practice you can get two or three shots off as fast or faster than any a...

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The .22 Long Rifle cylinder has a line around it to distinguish it from the .22 Magnum cylinder. (from John Taffin)

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Steel frame and better sights plus comes with 2 cylinders, the 22 LR and 22 Magnum

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You are welcome. PLUS ... do not use a neck expander. Bell-mouth the case just enough to get a bullet started.

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Ysabel Kid wrote: ↑Mon Apr 03, 2023 6:35 pm
JimT wrote: ↑Sat Apr 01, 2023 11:18 am Even with a heavy crimp you can spin the bullets in the cartridge.
Here I thought I was losing my mind (still may be). I cannot get my .38 S&W rounds to not spin regardless of how hard I crimp them!!!

Size the neck area in a 9mm sizing die. That will fix it.

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All those great big bores you've shown us over the years and you're carrying a 9? A 9??? Stop the planet, I want off. Yes, I’m carrying a tiny 9. I suppose my manhood should be questioned at this point. Some days I carry a .22. I know I can get the job done with it. Manhood ain't the question. :lol:

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That may also depend on bullet weight. Since tend to mostly shoot 200 grain or less bullets outta my .45 Colts, I've never had a bullet stay in the case with popped with just a primer. In fact, they usually get all the way in the barrel. The two times it's happened due to a fault while loading :oop...

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Bullet pull (lot's of it) really helps ignition. Pretty sure though that the primer almost always pops the bullet outa the brass before the powder ignites. Read that many times, and the times when I've (or someone else) fired a round without powder the bullet rarely stays in the case. Exceptions, a...

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I knew it made a difference. And I learned many years ago, especially for the heavy loads, not to use the neck expanding dies. Keeping the brass small and just belling the mouth of the case stopped the heavy .45 Colt loads from pulling and tying up the gun. I used that on the .45 Colt, the 454 and t...

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or pull the sideplate off and pee in it quickly ...between stages ... you know .. hot water and all .....

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Lucky shots count!
And if someone is watching you just act humble as if you make that kind of shot every day.

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Nath wrote: ↑Sat Apr 01, 2023 5:19 pm The rabbit was 160+ yards. Rested shot. Cz455.
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Nice! Great shooting!

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(I stole this from Ron Leahy)

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I was talking with Mic McPherson about the old H&R and how anemic most loads were, especially with .38 and 9mm bullets of .358" and .356" diameter. Mic told me that he believed it was because they fit so loosely in the cartridge that the primer was driving the bullets out of the cartri...

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Jim, I often wondered how Elmer learned all he did when He lived in remote places for years. I bought the Book "Letters from Keith" and that explained it. A different time for sure. When I started reloading the family thought I was nuts and would blow myself up. My Dad taught me well. I s...

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Some days I would like a shot at whoever said these were the Golden Years.

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In the days before the internet us older Guys had to dig around for information :shock: . Articles like Yours were like winning the lottery Jim. Thank You!! I was blessed to have a Dad who experimented with guns and loads and who knew of Elmer Keith and others who pushed the boundaries. I correspon...

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In the early '80's when I first fired a .45 Long Colt it was usually regulated to low power stuff. Anytime I would see a magazine with some heavier loads I'd read it and tear out the pages . staple them together and put them in a binder. tonight I dug around in My stash and found the articles. Sher...

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What a transformation! :) Well done! Do you know when the gun was originally made? I doubt you'd shoot it enough that the smokeless loads would be a problem, but a lot of those pocket top-breaks were never rated for smokeless powder, as I am sure you know. Happy Shooting! I am not sure when it was ...

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GunnyMack wrote: ↑Wed Mar 29, 2023 5:31 pm Jim , you did one heck of a restoration on that old shootin iron ! It's certainly happy to go bang again.
So is it your new carry gun?

Only to play with. I would hate to have to trust my life to it.

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I took the H&R to the Range today. Considering what it looked like when I started on it, the gun is now beautiful in that it actually shoves projectiles downrange in the general direction you want them to go! BEFORE 1.jpg TODAY IMG_5057.JPG I shot the round ball load .. the 96 gr. Bear Creek bul...

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I made some today and did not trim the paper .. I left it long enough that I loaded 44 gr. of 3Fg and the ball. I like the 36 gr. load as it is accurate but I want to try a bit more powder. With 36 gr. there is still quite a bit of room in that big ole cylinder.

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I remember the arguments about "weak .45 Colt cases" and how there is no way to run a 300 gr. bullet safely in the .45 Colt. I talked with firearms people who refused to look at what we were doing and would not even consider it. I had a hard time believing John when he called me and talked...

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I especially like ear plugs when some of the family comes for a visit.

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piller wrote: ↑Tue Mar 28, 2023 10:10 pm The man who invented autocorrect has died. His Funnel is Thirsty.

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I am new at this .. got the kit in December and have not made more than a hundred rounds so far. How hard is it to nitrate paper? Here's some of what I got done today ... all with a round ball. .36 caliber... 16 gr. Goex FFFg ... 38 Special in middle IMG_5053.JPG .44 caliber .. 35 gr. Goex FFFg ... ...

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fantastic writeup Jim! a lot of the modifications seem similar to your linebaugh built gun? care to guess how many rounds the old girl has had thru it? I have no clue. I rarely kept track of the number of rounds I fired. The best keeping tabs on things was the summer my Dad bought over 200 pounds o...

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The bartender says to the Rabbit, "What'll you have?"
The Rabbit replied, "I don't know. I'm here because of auto-correct."

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Walt wrote: ↑Tue Mar 28, 2023 7:13 pm So, is Bowen's rear sight still adjustable or did you "fix" it? I like that front sight....looks great!

It was adjustable. Not as delicate as most adjustable sights and when locked down was locked. I sighted it where I wanted it and never touched it again.

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Walt wrote: ↑Tue Mar 28, 2023 2:28 pm Great story, Jim! At which point did you shorten the barrel?

Quite a few years later. I shot the gun loose and had Hamilton Bowen set the barrel back and re-throat it, tighten up the end-shake, install his rear sight and do a couple other tricks. It was shot loose by the time I sent it to him.

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Bronco wrote: ↑Tue Mar 28, 2023 1:37 pm Kewl
Is the paper treated ?

I use cigarette paper.

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It is cold and windy today so this morning I set out to make and load some "pre-metallic" cartridges ... otherwise known as paper cartridges. John Taffin got me started on this and I ended up buying a paper cartridge maker kit from Guns of the West. There are other paper cartridge kits out...

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(another old-time article from the Sixgunner.Com days) "Here.. I've got something for you." My Uncle, whom I had not seen since I shipped out for the Far East nearly 5 years before had just walked in the door. Holding out a package he called me over. I took the box and opened it. Inside l...

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John Taffin had nothing but GOOD to say about the new 336 Classic.

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For 6 years I lived with people who have nothing by our standards and most of them were the most content and happy folks I've ever been around. Even living under a Marxist/Socialist government.

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Sixgun wrote: ↑Mon Mar 27, 2023 9:48 am The only phone in the house that I can hear from is one of those closed captioned phones that are advertised on Fox News......It's free and they come out and set it up and if you don't have one take advantage of our worthless governments give away.

I am waiting for the free money.

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Walt ... I grew up around guns and shooting .. started myself in the 1950's. I don't remember anyone using anything for hearing protection ever. It wasn't talked about or discussed. I don't think anyone even thought about it. During my time in the Army we shot everything ... the 1911, the M14, the M...

JimT · Re: Match Day 3-26-23 Thanks Griff. Fun Stuff!

Thanks Griff. Fun Stuff!

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With what little experience I have had, I have noticed over the years that practicing with light ammo and then shooting the heavy stuff for hunting, self-defense etc. is no way a detriment. Whenever I have had to use a handgun in a stressful situation I did not notice the noise or the recoil. Nearly...

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Walt wrote: ↑Sat Mar 25, 2023 6:22 pm That's like shooting one of the scandium-framed J-frame .357s......only worse.

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"NEVER TELL THE MAN THAT IS CARRYING YOU THAT HE STINKS."
African Proverb

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