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Special Interests - Groups & Societies => The Barracks => Topic started by: Niederlander on December 27, 2013, 05:08:16 PM
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I was just shooting my '76 Winchester replica, and I'm thinking I may have to shoot in the Scout Class (as well as the Battle Rifle Class) just so I can shoot that thing. Half scale Blunt targets are dead meat at one hundred yards from the sitting position! Neat rifle!
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1899 Col. of the Staff. What will I shoot? Well I love shooting the Krag and S&W, plus it goes with the uniform. I spent part of the day yesterday working on a strap for the binoculars case I won as a door prize at this year's Grand.
I'll have to shoot my trapdoor (with BP of course) too just because I haven't beat RSJ head to head yet. ;)
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Probably be Pierre the legionere again. Hopefully with some planned uniform improvements by then. Shooting two classes would require me to get my Gras functioning, (or getting a better one). Nothing much else goes with the white uniform.....
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Something very similar to a Swiss militiaman. Or Jules Sandoz.
RCJ
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Or Jules Sandoz.
RCJ
You'd have to bring the wife and be mean to her on that one, maybe have a feud with one of Jerry's neighbors. ;)
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Did some bullet casting today to make sure I have enough. This should keep me in .50-70's for a day or two! (That's about a third to a half of the overall production for today and yesterday. Got to take advantage of the nice weather!)
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Those should last a day or two if you are conservative. Always gives me kind of a warm feeling inside being well stocked with bullets.
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My thoughts, exactly!
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Or Jules Sandoz.
Well, you could put a saddle on your horse about now and not take it off until after the muster so that when you do take the saddle off it brings the horse's skin off with it
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Always gives me kind of a warm feeling inside being well stocked with bullets.
I've been reloading too. I have all my .45 Colt and .45ACP loaded (Almost 7,000 rounds total) All my 45/70 Gov. smokeless. (I'm out of BP or I'd be done loading it too. I've loaded 12ga until I ran out of wads. As soon as I get some bullets I'll start loading .40S&W ( I must have about 2,500 round of brass for that too) My plan is to have everything I own reloaded by spring.
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Staff Lt. Colonel 1900 China Relief Expedition. Sailor off the USS Monocacy (Also China) for the EOE. Something suitably Russian for the Zoot match.
Need to get the lead pot cranked up!
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Right now I'm planning on an Australian Light Horse Captain for the Expansion Era. Just shot my 1913 SMLE with Trail Boss loads today. Wouldn't you know the .303 uses thirteen grains just as the .30-40 and the .50-70 do! Worked great on the Blunt targets out to about seventy-five yards, too!
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Staff Lt. Colonel 1900 China Relief Expedition.
Are you going to shoot the staff officer class?
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1900's Argentine Mountain Artillery for the EOE. 1880's USMC for the MM. Still gathering a few pieces for each, but should be ready by June. Don't know if I'll have anything for the banquet, may just go civilian then. Al.
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I'll be doing my best to get my act together over the next few months, to be able to take the field as a circa-1870 Canadian Militia infantryman (Pattern 1863 tunic) specifically badged to the 43rd (Carleton) Battalion of Infantry, rather like this:
(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i219/GrantRCanada/Canadian%20military/43rd%20Battalion/ImagefromOntarioLocationCeertificate_zps4446e6d6.jpg)
A couple of period photos, Sergeant on left with shako, Privates on right with kilmarnock cap (undress headwear) -
(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i219/GrantRCanada/Canadian%20military/43rd%20Battalion/P1863tunics_zps19147565.jpg)
I am working on the shako and already have a kilmarnock cap, hand-made for me in the UK .....
Anyone who remembers me posting about this earlier may also recall why I want to do up this particular impression, specifically badged to the 43rd Battalion -
(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i219/GrantRCanada/Fenian%20Raids/Rombough_CGSM.jpg)
In my collection is this Canada General Service Medal (1866-70) marked to one of three Privates with the surname Rombough (all direct genealogical forebears of mine) enrolled in the 43rd Battalion (all of whom were awarded this medal .....)
And if I do get this all together, whether I can be really "competitive" or not I suppose I'll just have to shoot the skirmishes with the Dominion of Canada-issue "long-butt" 3-band Snider-Enfield rifle i have acquired specifically marked to that battalion, which I m'moved heaven and earth" to track down and acquire -
(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i219/GrantRCanada/Snider-Enfield/43rd%20Battalion%203-band/blg8_1_zps66a8f92f.jpg)
(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i219/GrantRCanada/Snider-Enfield/43rd%20Battalion%203-band/blg8_17a_zps1bf39375.jpg)
(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i219/GrantRCanada/Snider-Enfield/43rd%20Battalion%203-band/blg8_4a_zps9dc130d6.jpg)
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Giving it serious consideration. Might do an Asiatic Fleet sailor for the EoE.
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I'll be doing my best to get my act together over the next few months, to be able to take the field as a circa-1870 Canadian Militia infantryman (Pattern 1863 tunic) specifically badged to the 43rd (Carleton) Battalion of Infantry,
Are you planning to shave your chin & sport mutton chops like the guy in he picture?
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Are you planning to shave your chin & sport mutton chops like the guy in he picture?
That could be something to consider ..... although I fear I'd look too much like this -
(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i219/GrantRCanada/muttonchops04_zps88ef88d0.jpg)
;D
(Apologies to Her Majesty ..... ::) )
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Off with his head!!!
(I'm not sure you can apologize enough for THAT! They could even order you transported to AMERICA! *theatrical shudder*)
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That could be something to consider ..... although I fear I'd look too much like this -
;D not much like that. I expect you will cut a dashing figure no matter what facial hair style you choose.
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Once again we're all going to look like poor relations compared to Jack's splendor!
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I say we make him shoot in one of Her Majesty's famous hats!
;)
RCJ
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There was a time that would have garnered a trip to the tower to be hung, drawn and quartered unless just mercifully beheaded.
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Oh, Donnies Imperial Russian Dragoon will be back!
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I have not decided yet. I have my eyes on a new kit but mostly I have been focusing on improving my campsite.
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I'll be a civilian scout.
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Here is my question, if I shot the main match staff officer what would I use to shoot the long range? I hope it would not be my SAA!
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Well, I guess you could shoot it with your SAA, but I'd recommend your Spencer or Trapdoor Carbines or something. What would you like to shoot it with?
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I would assume it should be a military rifle from the proper period and nationality rather than a civilian one. Is that correct?
I'm still playing with a new uniform and that might mean new guns (Oh darn!)
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Shoot the long range portion with an appropriate rifle. I'm planning on shooting Staff Officer with my DA .38. I'll shoot long range with my Krag Infantry rifle. There is quite a bit of latitude here. Battlefield pickups are allowed. . .
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Battlefield pickups are allowed. . .
As the old Sargent Major said in "We Were Soldiers", "If the time comes that I need a rifle, there'll be plenty of them lying on the ground"
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CSM Plumley died about 15 months ago
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Woo-hoo!! Order from Schipperfabrik finally arrived, only took 10 months..... >:(
Bayonet frog, 3 cartridge pouches, and suspender straps.
Wish they had the earlier brass buckle belt, I only have seen one of those on E-bay, part of a set of stuff and bids went well beyond what I had available to pay. Will have to keep using my CW belt with the sheet brass buckle.
Won't have to carry my French Lebel ammo in German M-1888 cartridge pouches this year....
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COOL!
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My Canadian Militia Pattern 1863 tunic and trousers have been ordered ....
(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i219/GrantRCanada/Canadian%20military/43rd%20Battalion/P1863tunic_cappouchremoved_reg_sm_zps8ba4f581.jpg) (http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i219/GrantRCanada/Canadian%20military/43rd%20Battalion/CanadaMilitiaInfantry_1860s_zps146a37e8.jpg)
I have most of the rest of the kit, but need to get busy on completing some of it .... in particular rebuilding the shako I have (seen in "de-constructed" state at top left below) since the "kilmarnock" forage cap (the alternate headgear, next to it) sure doesn't do much to shade one's eyes .....
(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i219/GrantRCanada/Canadian%20military/43rd%20Battalion/43rdkit_zps095fa19d.jpg)
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Expansion Era and Zoot Shooting I've got covered.
On the other hand I'm still cobbling together enough kit for two days of Victorian era shooting. It will have to be a precursor to my 1916 Punitive Expedition uniform. Some sort of field expedient Cavalry Captain or Major or both I expect.
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I'm kind of worried as to what I will wear. :o I've been a VERY easy keeper this winter. :-[ I'm not sure any of my uniforms will fit, including my brand new M-1899
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I hear ya, Jerry! I must admit the sizes I sent in for this new uniform were the largest yet! ::)
Oh well I can only hope that with some renewed physical activity this spring I'll shed some pounds .... ideally, enough that the new stuff is downright baggy on me! I decided to order for my current size because I figured it is better to take things in than have to let them out!
At any rate, I'll definitely look more like the aging overweight re-enactors on the right above than the trim young militiaman on the left!
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...On the other hand I'm still cobbling together enough kit for two days of Victorian era shooting.
I've seen what you wear for Zoot Shooting and I'm guessing your idea of "cobbling together" together a uniform still might put most of us (other than Rattlesnake Jack) to shame. ::)
RSJ
When I ordered this uniform I thought I was building in some room for (ehem) expansion ::) When It got here it was just about right. But with the weigh I've gained I really don't know if I'll be able to get it on let alone buttoned.
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Jerry:
Just run up to the Muster site and back twice a day .... that should do it!
(I'll offer encouragement from my easy chair ..... ;) )
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Jerry:
Just run up to the Muster site and back twice a day .... that should do it!
(I'll offer encouragement from my easy chair ..... ;) )
Well, given the kind of shape I'm in right now, if I were to do that I'd fit nicely in a pine box in nothing flat.
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*Would this be a bad time to mention I've lost 22 pounds in the last 3 months . . . *
(Family contest)
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Good for you, Chuck! I've lost fifteen myself, and intend to be down another ten!
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When did this fine orginazation start allowing GAMERS in? Losing wieght, conditioning, wieght-lifting. Some poor unknowing heathen might actually think we take our competetion seriously. I for one intend to make my mark by dressing well and telling "sea stories" around the fire come sudown. Looking forward to seeing everyone in June. Al.
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Lost 20 pounds since last summer myself. No family contest here, but wife lost <some> also, she's happy to be the size she was before she came to US, and had 2 kids. Overall, since she came here and took over the cooking, I've lost over 30lb. No fast food 3-4 days a week anymore!
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When did this fine orginazation start allowing GAMERS in? Losing wieght, conditioning, wieght-lifting. Some poor unknowing heathen might actually think we take our competetion seriously. I for one intend to make my mark by dressing well and telling "sea stories" around the fire come sudown. Looking forward to seeing everyone in June. Al.
I plan on by Sunday to have everyones uniform fitting tight.
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Al, I fully intend to take part in fire sitting and sea stories myself! We've had some pretty good ones over the last few years!
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Oh that's the best part. The shooting just makes the day go faster . . .
And I'm just making more room for the cooking!
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Little ducklings, never forget the little ducklings.
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I have two new uniforms/kits.
Main Match: 1898 Gatling Gun trooper on Cuba with Teddy's Rough Riders.
Expansion Era: US Army Infantry 1912, Camp Grant, Rockford, IL.
These are subject to change depending of availability of uniform components.
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I'm trying to put a replacement forend on my Long Lee. Man, I REALLY suck at inletting! Y'all are going to have to promise not to laugh when you see it. (Thank goodness for Acraglas!)
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Ned, could you splice on a piece from an SMLE? I would think the barrel channel would be about the same.
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I'm getting close to the shaping part, with the action/barrel inletted and the bands fitted. The joints never come out nearly as well as I like. The joint between the receiver ring at the wrist and the forend is especially ugly. Makes me appreciate the guys that did the fitting originally all the more! Incidentally, the barrel band location is wrong on the SMLE, but the one on the No. 4 is correct. Who would have thought?!
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Looks like I will be a good old CSA veteran turned scout and will be shooting my regular CAS guns this year. I am tempted to try my hand at militia and use my Model 94 just for kicks, but haven't played with loads for it yet. I know the 45 Colt is good for it.
What I WANT to do is shoot it with cap and ball some year, but this year isn't it.
DM
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DM, I shot the Expansion Era last year with my Mod 94 30-30, loaded with 165gr flat points, over 9 gr Trail Boss. Rifle was fine, knocked down the knockdowns just fine. Only reason it took all 50 rounds that I brought was-I forgot to change to my "shooting only" glasses and the front sight was virtually invisible.
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We shall see. I had also broken off my front sight last year somehow, and have the new one on, but haven't gone out to sight it yet. If I get some time this long weekend, I might try to get some shooting done and try it out.
THanks for the recipe.
DM
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Pony,
I have 170gr 30 cal bullets. Think the same load will work?
DM
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Just so you know, I use a '94 Saddle Ring Carbine with 170 gr. bullets over a case full of Trail Boss on the same targets at our local cowboy shoots. Works fine!
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Looks like I will be a good old CSA veteran turned scout and will be shooting my regular CAS guns this year. I am tempted to try my hand at militia and use my Model 94 just for kicks, but haven't played with loads for it yet. I know the 45 Colt is good for it.
What I WANT to do is shoot it with cap and ball some year, but this year isn't it.
DM
What happened to that "new" trapdoor you've been bragging about?
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Did some bullet casting today to make sure I have enough. This should keep me in .50-70's for a day or two! (That's about a third to a half of the overall production for today and yesterday. Got to take advantage of the nice weather!)
I realize this is an old post, but I was wondering how do those decaf bullets do with black powder?
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I don't know, as I don't use black powder in it!
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Darn....I'm always looking for bullet options on BP. I store my stuff in the regular Folger's cans. ;D
BTW, they were some good looking bullets!
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Lubed with suitable BP lube I'm relatively sure they'll shoot well (his mold has nice big greases grooves). Besides, I don't think you can make a .50-70 NOT shoot well.
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I don't think you can make a .50-70 not shoot well.
You may retract this statement once you see me shoot!
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:D
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Lubed with suitable BP lube I'm relatively sure they'll shoot well (his mold has nice big greases grooves). Besides, I don't think you can make a .50-70 not shoot well.
Sir,
My 1863 Sharps Carbine 50-70 seems to shoot quite well. Perhaps it is your loads that are the problem.
Very Respectfully,
1st Sgt Tom Rhodes
7th Cav, Co A