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The Darksider's Den / Re: A Poll about your bullets
« Last post by Griff on May 11, 2024, 08:16:39 PM »
I use an RCBS mold, 45-225-CAV and lube with SPG.  It happens to carry just about the right amount of lube in both 24-¼" rifles.  The one on the left is after hitting it with a 2-½ lb hammer.
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The Darksider's Den / Re: Which rifle for BP?
« Last post by Griff on May 11, 2024, 04:05:37 PM »
All these newbies and new fangled ideas... I've been shooting the same 1873 Uberti 24-¼" rifle in 45 Colt since 1987.  BP is not a disadvantage.  I've sanded down the sides of the carrier to give me at least .015-.020" clearance on both sides and can shoot a 3 day match (12 stages) without interruption.  I load ~25 grains of Goex "Cartridge" or 2F behind a 225 grain bullet of wheel weights from an RCBS 45-225-CAS mold (truncated cone)... Neither do I anneal cases, unless I'm shooting APP, it seems to foul a little bit more than real BP... but I haven't used enough to say that with the utmost confidence.  As I've used APP mostly in C45S cases. 
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The Darksider's Den / Re: Ballistol?
« Last post by Griff on May 11, 2024, 03:55:41 PM »
Water.  And what is the cleaning of guns between stages thing?  I clean guns between matches. 
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The Darksider's Den / Re: Guns of the Darksiders
« Last post by Griff on May 11, 2024, 03:48:44 PM »
Back to guns:
My 1851s with a threesome of Patersons:
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The Longbranch / Re: I Gave Up!
« Last post by Griff on May 11, 2024, 02:16:44 PM »
And 17 years later you still showing that old picture?   :)  You probably didn't even have a digital camera back then.  You do have one of those now, right?   ;D
Of course I have a digital camera, several in fact!  And that pic was taken with a digital. 
:) ABILENE !!  ;)

Oh for Pete's Sake.  Digital??  Griff??  Griff with Digital ??  Shirley you Jest.  Just ain't no way.  You know durn'd well Griff be a LUDDITE  ::) (I think??)
Hey!  I'll have you know that this cowboy is a "Hi-tech Redneck!"
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The Darksider's Den / Re: Ballistol?
« Last post by Coffinmaker on May 11, 2024, 01:31:28 PM »

 ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D
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The Darksider's Den / Re: Ballistol?
« Last post by Major 2 on May 11, 2024, 12:35:34 PM »


RUST   NEVER   SLEEPS  :o

Very true, but the cast and crew will do jail time  :-X
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The Powder Room - CAS reloading / TRIPLE SEVEN
« Last post by Coffinmaker on May 11, 2024, 09:58:41 AM »
 :) No, it ain't for me  ;)

An acquaintance who wishes to dabble in the Dark Side went looking for a Sub (APP) and some All Knowing Nitwit in a big box store sole him a couple pounds of 777 as it was "the same stuff."

Any you guys out there shooting 777 inna .38??  Gotta pet load to start with??

Most forgot:  Howz about 12Ga for a light CAS load??
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The Darksider's Den / Re: Ballistol?
« Last post by Coffinmaker on May 11, 2024, 09:53:32 AM »

 :) Yea, well Ballistol no longer contains Wale Oil.  Its makeup is primarily Mineral Oil, some acidic stuff, alcohol and Hydrogen Peroxide.  No water.  The stuff STINKS to high heaven.

For clean-up of Black Powder and Subs, I am a champion of PAM.  Equal parts of Hydrogen Peroxide, Denatured Alcohol and Murphy Oil Soap.  Works a treat.  Cleans quite well.  However, after cleaning I do apply Mobil 1 motor oil to lubricate and prevent rust.  ;)

For clean-up of Smokeless Powder, CLP.  I have found nothing better than CLP.  I happen to like "Break Free."  As done with BP and Subs, after cleaning I apply Mobil 1 Motor oil to lubricate and prevent rust.  ;)

RUST   NEVER   SLEEPS  :o
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The Darksider's Den / Re: Ballistol?
« Last post by Major 2 on May 11, 2024, 08:39:46 AM »
It's not recommended for BP; it is for copper fowling.
Do not use it for nickeled guns, it will eat the copper base of the plating, and the nickel will peel off.

I do however, like the distinctive smell ::)
 
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