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Well Brad, We all aren't fellers here! Anyway, Welcome! Regards, Allie

Did everybody eat their black eyed peas, greens and cornbread today?

Taylor's has excellent service and a great selection of firearms

Have you handled Ruger New Model Vaqueros? Ruger's C/S is outstanding. The guns are built 'tuff'. OLG

Phil M. Withlead could really slick it up for you! Like your Winchester.

Rye....thanks for the update.....Jim....I did not realize we had Colt haters on here....I have a stew of pistols and still love the dreaded Glocks.....they live quite comfortably with the Colts, Smiths and others I pick up in my wanderings.....Jim

Welcome to the best game there is. Allie Mo definitely ain't no feller.

Hey Ridgerunner, I live on the other side of the 'Hill' here in E.TN. Welcome and I'm sure our paths will cross someday. I normally shoot the NC State match. Lots of GREAT Pards in NC. And thanks for your service. ..........Widder (USN)

WELCOME TO THE FUN AND FRIENDSHIP!!!

Hey Brad, welcome to the best fun you can have! Where bouts you located? BD

Spelling!! I am not sure what the spelling of "is" is.

JMHO.... All this talk about Pattern... is not really meaningful at the ranges we shoot our shotgun targets at. There isn't a falling target in the game that won't go down with a 3/4 oz load if you hit it right. Too many folks just slop their shotgun shots. The pattern from a 1 1/8 oz load compared to a 3/4 oz load has about the same spread 7 yds... not many shotgun targets are farther than that...... the density of the pattern of course is higher, but in either case the spread is about the same. Just aim the shot, hit the target, and it will go down. I shoot 3/4 oz loads and it is a very rare thing for me to have to re-shoot a target. Carry some other shells for the VERY RARE occasion that the shotgun targets are not in your face. Snakebite

From the article Blue Wolf is referring to: There appears to be some confusion as to if and when it is appropriate to turn steel targets over, in an attempt to get additional life out of them. It is our intent to clear that issue up, and share some general information with those tasked with range equipment maintenance. To apply some context, years ago the steel being used for targets was primarily T1, manufactured by U.S. Steel. It had a Brinell hardness rating of about 235. When it was shot a lot, it would become concaved (i.e. dented in), in the impact area. The steel we use at MGM Targets today has a Brinell rating of 500 and does not become concave when shot. 500 Brinell steel is much harder and consequently, the result of bullet impacts is dramatically different. Envision a penny on an anvil being struck repeatedly with a hammer. It gets much thinner, and at the same time, larger in diameter. Exactly the same thing is happening to the face of our pistol targets as we pound them with bullets. The hardness of the current steel allows only the front of the target to be peened, (enlarged). Therefore, if the near side of the target is growing (from the constant hammering) but the back side does not grow, the only thing that can happen is for the target to bow. It will often become CONVEXED, and bow toward the shooter - Yes, exactly opposite of what T-1 targets do.

Sounds like you had a great time. Glad you could enjoy it.

Nope, we are having corned beef and cabbage with potatoes. It is our New Year's tradition.

There is no such thing as a barn or shop building that is big enough! It does NOT exist! Figure your basic dimensions and increase them by at least 25%. -- GIT

The Russians did it.

Same reason some shooters shoot second gen colts instead of clones or Rugers. They like em.

A New Year Means: I will be writing the last year's date on everything for the first 4 months. Medical deductibles. New fishing and hunting licenses. New confusing laws or regulations that cost me more money and hassle that somehow slipped in without my knowledge. My birthday will be coming soon and I will be another year older...that's better than the alternative, I guess. On a positive note, it's a new year...a time to make changes. A time to do something a little different if you wish.

Professionals use water to dampen it first. The pump up sprayer Charlie mentioned will work well, just use painters plastic on the floors. This only works well if the acoustic spray has not been painted. If it has been painted it will be tougher to remove. The next step will be finishing the taping and/or applying some other type of texture to cover the one coat of tape and mud that was installed under the acoustic spray. The ceilings do not typically get the full 3 to 4 coats of drywall mud on them when acoustic spray is used.

What REB said. Been using 7/8 oz loads since 1995 knocks down everything I aim at. Bullett 19707

I was going to stay out of this topic as so many have already posted their opinion. For some people recoil is a real concern and as the most common target for a shotgun is a knockdown 3/4-7/8 loads more than do their job, pattern is not a consideration as the shot is mostly still in the wad at typical knockdown distances. 7/8 oz. loads with claybuster gray do a great job on flyers or AA"s factory low noise low recoil also a 7/8's of an oz. load are deadly on clay targets or other moving targets. The thing some people forget is that a shotgun is still an aimed weapon you must use that little thingy on the end of the barrel and the misses go away.

I would have suggested to Mr. Martin to ignore such a mindless, self-centered snit when his intent was to honor someone that he obviously thought much of, and then some gentle banjo music in a minor chord. If we stop paying attention (and giving power) to offended fools, maybe they will go away.

That's why you need to shoot REAL HOLY BLACK POWDER; make enough smoke to hide stuff like that!

Wouldn't it be wonderful... and hilariously refreshing... if someone like Steve Martin responded to these sorts of criticism with words like "My comments were made in tribute to a friend and fellow actor. I intended no offense to her nor to her memory, but if you will tell me exactly what I said that you found offensive I'll be happy to say those same words as often as I can."

+10

Ive shot 3/4 oz for two years now with CB pink wads designed for 3/4 oz loads cb0175 have never had a target not go down when I did my part.

I was just sitting here imagining the anguish Prairie Dawg must go thru when he is deciding which cap guns to pass on to new owners.......and then I saw that he is also selling off his skirts and blouses! I can't really describe my emotions at this time.....back to top!!

I'm reminded of the time in San Francisco (where else?) when I walked into the break room at work... three female-type persons were seated at a nearby table; I smiled, and said "Good morning, ladies..." At which one of 'em turned, glowered at me, and snapped "We are WOMEN! We are NOT 'ladies'!" I smiled again and responded "Well then... I reckon you aren't at that," and walked away.

We shoot through a lot of windows in the SE. The shorter barrels are better for that IMO. I like the 18's. Plenty accurate, lighter and easy to maneuver.

In my opinion it's Imgur.

+1 since they rotate and don't vibrate I think (hope) they will last longer. Only run it 2 hours per load, too

I might not ask a lot of questions, but I sure enjoy reading a lot of the post and often learn some good stuff from MANY of the Wire Pards. And I will join in with you with a big 'Thanks'. ..........Widder

How much belling and crimping of the mouth you do can negatively effect the life of brass.

I've been casting off and on for 30 years. A $40 Coleman stove, a $12 Lodge skillet, and a $20 Lyman ladle will get the job done better and with more control than any lead furnace I've ever worked with. Spend the rest on propane and lead.