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I am going to work up some Gallery loads for the 45 Colt. I want to use round balls for the load. I was thinking .454 would be the right size round ball. What do you guys think?? These will be used in a handgun and a rifle. Tom.

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I sold one about 7 or 8 years ago for $600. And it did not take long to sell for that price. It is one of the ones I wish I hadn't sold. Only problem I did not like about mine was the aperture sight. On mine there was no marks for adjustment. You had to make the marks yourself. Tom.

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I am ordering a new Hornady progressive press. I will be loading for the 45 Colt. I already have an RCBS die set for the 45 Colt. and I am still deciding about a crimp die. In addition I want to order: 1. Shell plate 2. COP die(powder check) 3. Powder drop expander Do I need to order anything else w...

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I have three Encore frames, as well as some additional Contender frames. I really like the Encore system. I even have a Bull Berry custom MZ barrel for my Contender. Now lets talk about the Encore MZ barrels. I have had two of them. And Both were very finicky about loads that it liked. I shot sabote...

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1. Rolling Stones
2. BB King

Who else is there?? Nobody mentioned these two. These two have done more and been around more than just about anybody else. Tom.

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I have sold alot of stuff on the internet, but I have never traded anything. What is the equitable procedure?? Normally when I sell something I wait on the funds. When I have them in hand I ship the item. So what do you do when trading. Should the initial advertiser wait until he receives the trade?...

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I had a problem with them on my Birthday pricing. So I called them, and they basically did not fix the problem. It is a long story so I do not want to go into it. But to make a long story short I wrote a private E-Mail to Mr. PotterField. He requests you to do that if you have a problem, and he give...

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4.0 grains of Red Dot in my High Wall, and you can hear the hammer drop. Great small game load out to 30 or 40 yards while deer hunting. And completely quiet. Some guys on here helped me with that load, and I sure do appreciate it. I also use a round ball as a projectile. I used some Puf-Lon for fil...

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The bigger heavier bullets are definitely an advantage in the 22 caliber. However that advantage goes to the 22-250, not the 223. The 223 is not powerful enough to get a large advantage from the 75 grain bullets. I shoot the 75 grain A-Max out of my 22-250 with a Krieger 1in8 twist barrel at 3300 fp...

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I ordered one for my Low Wall from leverGun Leather. He did what he said he was going to do, and he did it when he said he was going to do it. And for a decent price. And the quality is there. What else could anyone ask for?? Tom.

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I have no idea what firearms you have that have sentimental value to you. Only you know those. I am going to go on the premise that none have sentimental value. What I would do if I were you was act as if you hae zero firearms in the safe. Then make a list of the firearms you would like to have, or ...

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Fantastic looking blind. I have looked at alot of those. Just not sure about that ladder for an entrance. Wouldn't work very well in slippery weather. Tom.

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Every time I need just one little thing I normally go to E-Bay or Amazon. You normally get a fair shake on the shipping there. For a large company to ship one part for $5--I believe they lost money on that sale. You should consider yourself lucky they shipped it for that. I am sure they were more co...

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"DON"T DO IT". I taught my wife how to shoot. Then I had to move 500 miles away!!!! Tom.

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Any cartridge can be loaded for squirrels if loaded properly. Heck I shoot small game with my 45-70 gallery loads. Tom.

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I have been looking pretty hard at the Model 25 in 45 Colt. There are some pretty big differences. The major change came along in the 25-5 model. Up to and including the early 25-5's the barrel was pinned and the cylinders were over bore. From what I understand the cylinder was .4545 All the models ...

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Steve I can honestly say I will never buy the case feeder. Heck I am on the edge just buying a progressive. I really can do all I need on a single stage. I just have a little extra money right now. And am limiting myself on cartridges, so a progressive becomes more appealing. The reason I did not co...

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I spoke to a rep at Hornady today. And they definitely do have an adapter that allows you to bell the case mouth and drop powder at the same station. That is a great feature. And seals the deal for me. I am ordering the Hornady LNL. Tom.

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Very hard to believe what those men went through. I was prety well speechless when I went there. The other place I would like to go, but will probably never get to go is the memorial to the Arizona. My favorite TV is the history channel with their Civil War series. If they would only leave out a bit...

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Lee has crimping dies and they worke fine and I highly recomend one. I use a 5 station press crimping as a seperate operation. I have a .454 but haven't loaded for it yet. I doubt you could get the .45 case up into the .454 die to crimp. The opposite is true thought, .45 dies will work for .454. OK...

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On another forum somebody pointed out something about the 550B that I had not thought about. And that was the fact that the 550B can also be used as a single stage press since it does not auto-index-and because the shell plate easily spins backwards. But I really like the ideaof that powder check di...

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I have the Hornady number and was going to call them on Monday. But I was also interested in some comparisons of the two presses. I also already have RCBS dies for the 45 Colt as well as a Redding Crimp Die. So I also want to know if I can use those instead of buying Hornady dies. I figure I can. Bu...

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It sounds like the consensus is for the 45 Colt. I am kind of glad you guys think this way. I Really wanted to keep my Low Wall in 45 Colt. I think I am going to order a new7-1/2" Bisley on Monday and send it to Mr. Munden for a little tuning. Then I am going to order a new Hornady LNL for the ...

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I am looking at one of the Hornady LNL Progressive presses. I want one for 45 Colt. I like the fact that the press has five stations, and has an opening for a separate station for a separate crimp die. I prefer to crimp in a separate step. I was looking at the Hornady dies. They have a taper crimp d...

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I thought about the 45 Colt-454 Cassul. But decided against it. And probably not for any real good reason. But here is why. I have been hunting a long time(not as long as some of you). And I want to go back to making things simple. And just enjoy hunting and shooting, and not being so concerned abou...

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Come on guys. 44 Magnum or 45 Colt?? Tom.

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For deer hunting, fun shooting, and all around great combo. Which is the better combo. Probably a single shot rifle and a Ruger BH revolver. 44 Magnum or 45 Colt?? Tom.

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That would not last a week on the back country road I live on. My brother fixed em good. He bought a box that was about 10 inches taller than most boxes, and he poured the bottom 10" with concrete. Somebody tried to get it with a ball bat. Don't know who it was, but I bet he broke his arm!! Tom.

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I passed on a standard grade one a few years ago at a gun show. It had very nice wood on it, and appeared NIB. The price was $600. At the time I thought that price was a little high(What a mistake). I really wish I would have bought that rifle. Heck I have seen dealers asking that for Marlin's. I re...

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Not sure how valuable my opinion is, but here goes. I worked in the gun industry for many years back in the 80's and early 90's. I came across a lot of good deals on firearms. So I bought a couple dozen Colt Single Actions. Including all the NRA revolvers, and all the John Wayne revolvers. As well a...

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I do not hot rod the 45 Colt. No need to with a 255 grain pill. Tom.

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I had a fellow offer me a Black Hawk in 45 Colt for $375. But the barrel is 4-5/8". I really wanted one longer. I imagine $375 is a decent deal. But it would probably take another $25 to get it shipped plus another $20 to have an FFL handle the deal. That brings it up to $420. And I can get a n...

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I know this is a terrible thought. But what if you could only own one handgun. What would it be??

In the past I have thought that my choice would be my 329 PD. But now I am thinking a little differently. Just looking for what you guys think. Tom.

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Malamute wrote: I'd much rather have a couple very high quailty guns that did exactly what I wanted them to, and made me very happy, than a bunch that didn't.

Couldn't have said it better. That is what I am doing right now. But I keep changing my mind?? Tom.

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I have been looking for a revolver to go with my Low wall in 45 Colt. I have been looking at the Ruger BH and the BFR. And I have done alot of research and discussion on these two. However I keep getting drawn back to the S&W Model 25. What do you guys think about the Model 25?? Been looking at ...

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I am not sure where or what you hunt. But I would probably keep the 44 magnum and the nicest 30-30 that I had. Obviously you are wanting the money, so cost of shooting your firearm is also a consideration. The 44 and the 30-30 would be the cheapest to shoot. And will easily get the job done. Tom.

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The problem is everyone is out to save a dime. But then they want Cadillac service when they have a problem. For example. I am with NationWide Insurance. I have had the same agent for well over 25 years. I have had a few accidents that were not my fault. I called Mike, told him it was not my fault. ...

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Before you do anything just JB the bore and try a thicker patch. Even go .005 lower on the ball if you have to. But definitely try a thicker patch. Did you look for your patches down range?? If so, what did they look like?? Burned out or torn?? This makes a big difference. 1in60 or 1in66 is supposed...

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I watched three one hour specials on the National Geographic channel the other night about Python's and Crocodiles in the Everglades. It was unbelievable how big both have become down there. There where some a whole lot bigger than that. The said a big part of the problem was a hurricane several yea...

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I realize PayPal is anti-gun. But unfortunately they have the easiest system in the world to use. And I earn 1% instant cash rebates on everything I buy. It takes a year for your bank account to pay you less than 1%. If I did not do business with every company that was anti-gun, I would not get much...

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I would like to get a better understanding of a revolver cylinder. I am not a machinist by any means, but I worked as a laborer in a machine shop while I was in college. So I have some basic understanding. My question is about the cylinder. I am comparing 45 Colt to 454 cylinders. Now I realize you ...

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Sounds like you are pretty possessive of those walnuts?? Tom.

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Why has the Bisley(Ruger) become so popular?? Why do alot of you guys consider it better in the 45 Colt?? Thanks, Tom.

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If I leave my Low Wall as a 45 Colt then I do not have much interest in buying a bunch of 454 components. I have a ton of 45 Colt componenents. So if I buy an FA then I wil buy only the 45 Colt revolver. And if I buy the BFR I will only shoot the 45 Colt cartridges in the revolver. So I am not real ...

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Well, jack enlightened me even before I had a chance to post. You see, I was thinking the longer distance the bullet travels freely from leaving the case mouth to being engaged by the rifling, the liklier the deterioration in accuracy. However, since jack used the term, "slightly", that's...

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I have a pretty good 45 Colt load worked up(thanks to some of you guys). Now I am going to buy a revolver to follow up with my Low Wall. So I have a simple question. How many guys have shot 45 Colt cartridges through a 454 Casull cylinder?? I realize FA says not to do this. And I understand what the...

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They even made them in the 260 Rem. cartridge(Miroku). Tom.

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They made some factory Low Walls in 454. I do not know how many. But they made some. I just missed a real deal on one about a month ago. A fellow had one he wanted to sell for $650, and it had great wood on it also. A soon as I contacted him it was gone. I would have bought that one in a minute for ...

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I have been looking at some revolvers. And also considering a Freedom Arms revolver. But the more I think about it the more I believe a 45 Colt wil do what I want. I had a Blackhawk Hunter in 44 magnum. And it was a real good shooter. But I want to match my Low Wall-which is a 45 Colt. I found a cou...

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I am in the market for a new revolver. I have considered the Casull. And have by no means ruled it out. I have decided I want to go back to shooting the basics. I bought a nice Low Wall a few years ago in 45 Colt. And I am getting pretty good with it. So I have decided I want to go with a combo-rifl...

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