I was exploring the SSS posts and am amazed at the information and products available to the Spencer shooter today. I was thinking back to 1981 when I bought my well used but serviceable M1865 and the thought of firing it was more of a dream than reality. From modern made rifles to factory ammo, centerfire replacement breech blocks and new 56-50 brass. The wealth of Spencer information on the internet and easy access to it is astounding. I was thinking how lucky the new Spencer shooter is today. Upon looking back at all the trial and error and filing each old ballon head 50-70 case down to fit, I thought, the new guys are going to miss all that. You've come far pilgrim. JW