Just a little backround. I was born when Truman was Pres, lived far enough out from the city that my brothers and I shot guns, starting with a Red Ryder and working our way up. Tried to build a crossbow from a Model T spring, we saw it in the book "the Boy Inventor", but our Dad found it and cut it in half. Served 4 years in the Navy, got married and had three boys of my own, shot IMHSA pistol silhouette for a few years, and have always loved anything mechanical, but especially guns.
I tried the old car hobby, the Lark was a Studebaker, shifted to old outboard motors, and continued to add to my gun collection. I have been shooting my shotguns more than anything the last few years, skeet and sporting clays, but dragged out my loading gear and started putting together a few old favorites this winter. Not sure, but just thought I'd feel better with more loaded ammo on hand. Went online to see what was new and stumbled into Paco's article on hot 45 Colt loads for rifles. And here I am. It looks like many of you folks could be my brothers/sisters from different mothers.
I have started sharing my hobby time between my old boats/motors and shooting more. Kids are grown and find I have more time for things that make me happy. Many of you have also experienced the joy/depression cycle of teenagers. It eventually works it's way out and if you're lucky you end up with some pretty wonderful daughters/sons in law like I did. I own several Blackhawks, 45 Colt, .357 Mag., 30 Carbine, a 94 in .30-30, an Interarms Rossi 92 in 45 Colt, and also shoot .30-30 in my Contender and a Remington 788. Too many shotguns.
My next shooting goal is getting my CCW. I've served my country before, and it appears I should be ready to do so again if necessary. Though I can't imagine St. Peters Missouri is high on the terrorist's list. But danger is where you find it.
I'll mostly watch and learn for now, but I'll jump in if I can help. Anyone else in the eastern Missouri area?
and Welcome to THE Forum for lever addicts.
.WELCOME.
