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Tall Tales / Re: May we move on, for coffee and chat ?
« Last post by Delmonico on Today at 02:10:19 PM »
Came out OK.
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The Darksider's Den / What revolvers, rifle and shotgun do you use in matches?
« Last post by Mako on Today at 01:38:01 PM »
We all know that we are shooters of the Holy Black (or some artificial analog thereof...) But what are your normal Match guns?  First of all list them, or your primaries and then look at the additional questions.

  • Do you have different choices for different matches? 
  • Do you have wet weather guns?  Especially those who shoot loose powder pistolas. 
  • Do you shoot the same calibers all of the time, or switch them up for grins or just to not get stale?   
  • If you had your choice, within reason, and money wasn't an issue what would you shoot?  I don't mean wishing for original 19th century versions of everything... 
  • If you shoot a substitute powder is it because of availability, local laws or you just like the way it works and eliminate the "hassle" of BP? 
  • Do you ever shoot smokless at some matches? And if you do:
    • It's because I am having trouble getting powder, caps, (fill in the item)
    • I just want the change up
    • I'm lazy...
     
  • Add anything else you would like to contribute. 

I ask because I have "known" some of you for 17 years (longer for others) and I still don't know what we all shoot.  Even moss backs like Coffinmaker(onewurd) surprise me because they shoot brass shotgun shells yet they shoot APP or 777.  No judgement, just curious. I have resorted to substitutes when I had to fly or was in a location where I couldn't get BP.  I don't judge when someone has gone to the trouble of not shooting smokiless powder.

~Mako
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STORM / Re: 1866 uberti stains on brass receiver
« Last post by Abilene on Today at 01:31:48 PM »
I finally saw the 1st picture since Imgur pics aren't showing up on my laptop. For some years now Uberti ships 1866s with a plastic film over the brass.  Make sure that film isn't still on it.
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1860 Henry / Re: 1860 Henry Shooter Roll Call (JOIN HERE)
« Last post by Coffinmaker on Today at 01:00:09 PM »

 :) Hey Griff  ;)

I full well understand your desire.  Me TWO.  However, Don't hold yer breath.  You won't look good in "Dead Blue."  Unfortunately, in all the years I had my Shingle out, I never saw an "Iron Frame" 1860 Carbine.  "If" Uberti makes it for you on special order, you'll be stuck running 45 Schofield cases with 200Gr length or shorter bullets to load 10.  Yule only be able to get Nine and a Half 45 Colt to load.  Bummer.
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STORM / Re: 1866 uberti stains on brass receiver
« Last post by Johnson Barr on Today at 12:52:31 PM »
I been threatened by members of my Posse to Brasso my Henry.   By Gawd Woodrow thems fightin' words! ;D
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USFA CSS / Re: 38/40 serial number
« Last post by LonesomePigeon on Today at 11:44:13 AM »
The  regular USFA Single Action has a different serial number range from the USFA Pre-War. Any regular SA over 24xxx should be 100% USA but I don't think you can tell anything by the serial number on a Pre-War. The Pre-Wars used a 1st Gen Colt serial number and you could custom order any serial number you wanted, probably anything from 1 to 357000 or so. A Pre-War has to be judged by it features. It's been so long since I actually thought of buying a USFA that I can't really remember what you're supposed to look at. Just going by the fit and finish I would say there's a very good chance that Pre-War .38 WCF is 100% USA but I can't say for sure. If it's unfired and in the box $1800 would be a great deal for a 100% USA made Pre-War.
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The Darksider's Den / Re: Which rifle for BP?
« Last post by Coffinmaker on Today at 09:59:21 AM »

 :) HoKay Deacon  ;)

Based on some of yer own comments, electing 45 Colt would be a mistake.  The larger straight walled pistol cartridges WILL NOT obturate (expand) to seal the chamber under normal circumstances.  You WILL get Blow-By and it can get nasty.  With 45 Colt, especially Uberti with their "generous" chambers, you only have two choices for true happiness.  First up, Anneal your cases.  You said you don't want or intend to do that so go ahead and shoot yerself inna foot.  Next up is to fire form 44-40 cases to 45 Colt.  The thinner case mouth of the 44-40 case will seal the chamber nicely.  The cases will look some wonky at first firing but don't worry about that.  You do have to run a 45 expander die CAREFULLY thru the 44-40 case.

As an aside:  there are those who recommend a real BIG bullet and a real HEAVY load to fix the Blow-By of the 45 Colt.  Hog Wash.  That practice may mitigate it a bit but won't do anything but waste lead and powder and still leave ya with Blow-By.  Annealing and 44-40 cases are the only two effective solutions.

Next up is .38.  I'm not gonna say anything.  Just scroll back up and re-read MAKO's stuff.  Says it all and more eloquently than I.  Just pay attention to cartridge OAL in ANY '92.  And . . Get Steve Young's DVD and spring kit for the '92.
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The Powder Room - CAS reloading / Re: Closest Substitute for Unique
« Last post by Coffinmaker on Today at 09:34:33 AM »

 :) Doc  ;)

Sure  8)  Give up that Heathen, Fad, Smokeless stuff and embrace the power of The Dark Side.  Specifically, Give APP a hard look.  No shortages at all!!  ;D
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The Powder Room - CAS reloading / Closest Substitute for Unique
« Last post by Doc Holloman on Today at 09:27:29 AM »
It appears that even the scalpers supply of Unique is drying up, and apparently, from what I have read, Alliant has suspended the production of all commercial powders due to a  shortage of guncotton (nitrocellulose).  I use Unique for a lot of things, but what I really need a very close substitute for it is for my .45-70 Cody Dixon loads.  In my Trapdoor carbines, with a 300 grain bullet, any load over 10-11gr of Unique shoots over the 50 yard target at the lowest sight settings.   I have read that Universal and/or Universal Clays might be close to Unique in terms of speed/pressure.  Any thoughts?
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Gunsmithing / Re: Rossi 92 parts- will older interarms era parts fit newer guns?
« Last post by Ironbadger on Today at 08:45:14 AM »
Okay.
Must be onmy end then.
hanks for checking for me.

I saw the message about delays, I was just trying to check the details.
I haven't picked up a Rossi 92 yet, so theres no rush for the parts to fix the wonky safety.

Can't buy them locally because I have yet to find a gun shop in Orange county California that stocks anything Rossi.
(Oh how I miss B&B gun sales in Westminster...)

Badger




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