[Schofield reproductions]

7 hours ago, Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 said:

I thought I wanted a couple for CAS, until I tried one. 

I didn't care for the "feel" of it in my hand.

Try before you buy.

YMMV

Same here, they’re great guns but just not a good fit for SASS for me! I had a pair years ago when they weren’t that expensive but sold them.

[Good crimp?]

6 minutes ago, Widder, SASS #59054 said:

Howdy RYE.

 

Here is how you establish 'The Perfect Crimp' in relation to your ammo power.

 

Actually, you can have various 'perfect crimps', so I better explain.

 

If your ammo is lightly powered, the crimp don't have to be so much.   Measure  the OAL and put 6 rounds of your crimped ammo in

your revolver and shoot only 5.  Pull the 6th round out and measure the OAL for any movement.  If recoil doesn't effect the OAL,

then your crimp is sufficient..

Actually, I usually shoot 10 rounds, pull the unfired round and measure.  If recoil hasn't effected the OAL after being in the

cylinder for 10 fired rounds, I'm confident my ammo is crimped correctly.   

 

If you shoot HOT stuff, your crimp will need to be adjusted and do the same test.  Pull the unfired round from the cylinder and measure

its OAL.   Your crimp 'tightness' should be sufficient that recoil does not allow the bullet to move out of the crimp groove.

 

The crimp in your 1st picture is the kind of crimp you might want on .44 mag or .454 Casull ammo.

 

The crimp in your 2nd picture is more conducive to Cowboy power type ammo, which is a nice looking crimp.

 

As others have stated, over crimping can fatigue the mouth of the brass and cause premature splitting.

 

..........Widder

 

Good advice, I’ll be shooting these from a 73 with. 24” barrel. I normally shoot .38’s but I got my old 73 back and it’s sweet. It’s the only .45colt I have. 

[Beauty In The Ears Of The Beholder - Add Your Own]

How about some good vibes with Bobby Hutcherson

 

 

[I found a phone]

It’s kinda like when I found a credit card in the park while walking. I turned it in to the Park Rangers. 

[Little Sure Shot]

6 hours ago, Rip Snorter said:

Going through the October issue of Cowboys & Indians.  IMHO it has pretty much evolved into a fluffy, rich folks, fashionista, art magazine.  Probably won't renew, but then, amid all the fluff, a nice article and follow up piece on Annie Oakley.  If you have access to the magazine, worth a read.  Sometimes they have a very reasonable resubscription rate, will have to see how the content goes.

I used to subscribe to that mag but I stopped, like you said it was fluffy, artsy and dumb stuff. I've got a couple books on Annie, she was an American treasure for sure!

[The eye is in the name]

I wouldn't trust POOPEYE!

[I found a phone]

I'd take it to the police station.

[Subtitles - I never need them except for watching shows with British actors.]

6 hours ago, Sgt. C.J. Sabre, SASS #46770 said:

Most music I hear on the radio seems to be like that, too. Sometimes I have to adjust the equaliser to the "Talk" setting to hear what they're singing about. Though a lot of the time what they're singing about isn't worth hearing. That's why I listen to a lot of  Talk Radio.

I adjust the treble to +12 and the bass to -6. The sound system in my Buick Encore just plain sucks! I have no problem with my other radios!🙄

[Good crimp?]

25 minutes ago, Charlie Harley, #14153 said:

A little over crimped, but I don’t see that as being a major problem. The cases will split sooner due to the excess bending of the lip. 
 

Theoretically the pressure will be higher, but there’s also evidence that a snugger crimp supports more consistent combustion and accuracy. 
 

Bottom line, I would rather over crimp than under crimp, especially in our game.  Bullets sliding around in the case can lead to unpleasant outcomes.

I have some that I backed off the crimp a tad like this one 

Better??

[Good crimp?]

[Good crimp?]

This crimp look okay? I’m doing this on a SS press, scroll down for picture sorry.

 

 

[Subtitles - I never need them except for watching shows with British actors.]

The actors in most of the new programs mumble. They actually kind of whisper. I have no problem with the old tv shows and movies. I never use the closed captioning though it’s too distracting! 

[Whaaat?]

The only reason to use TB is so you can fill the case up like BP. It’s certainly not worth that kind of money! If you don’t trust yourself take the extra time and spoon feed your rounds with any smokeless powder and you’ll have enough money left over to buy a gun!😂

[Honest Abe]

Where’s the GROAN button??🙄

[I wonder what they do with them?]

3 hours ago, Sixgun Seamus said:

When I was in high school, I worked at a cemetary where my great uncle was the sexton. When we buried people there were usually quite a few flowers and/or arrangements on the grave. After a week, all items were ingloriously loaded into his '53 GMC pickup and hauled to the Township dump. 

I worked one summer at a cemetery also. That’s exactly what we did. Everything went to the dump!

[Local Home Team Does Good]

Congratulations!! I also watched a couple games, they played well!!

[Matt Dillon]

3 minutes ago, Widder, SASS #59054 said:

Doc referred to Matt in different ways.

When talking with Kitty, Festus, Newt,.....  he would call him Matt.

If he were talking with a patient or someone who needed some help or advice, he would refer to him as Marshall Dillon if the patient didn't know Matt.

But when a person knew Matt and the Doc was trying to emphasize Matt as a strong character, he often referred to him at MATT DILLON.

 

Example:  when some of those bad guys tried to take over the town or want to gun down Matt, there were times Doc would say 

something like....... "Matt Dillon will kill you".    

 

Remember those few episodes with Steve Forest?

 

..........Widder

 

 

 

I had to look him up! Mannon, he beat the living daylights out of Kitty but Matt wound up getting him!

[Matt Dillon]

4 minutes ago, sassnetguy50 said:

Some cultures talk that way.  Another possibility is that the actors don't know what will make the final cut and what will be on the editor's floor, so every sentence has to stand on it's own.

Culture in Dodge City in the 1880’s?? I doubt they talked like that. 
It’s the only show on TV that’s had dialogue like that. I think it was the directors and writers. Stupid to my ears!

[Matt Dillon]

I’m a big Gunsmoke fan but I can’t recall what Doc called him. 
 

The thing that bugs me is the dialogue between Matt and Chester. The use each others names multiple times in one conversation.

EX:

Well Chester I think we should ride out after them , Well Mr Dillon I agree. Should I get your horse Mr. Dillon? Yes Chester go get it. Okay Mr Dillon I’ll go now. Well thanks Chester!!! 🙄 How many times do the have to repeat their names?😳

[We need a sticky cartoon thread]

[It's different, but I like it - Star Spangled Banner]

8 minutes ago, Forty Rod SASS 3935 said:

"Under God" was added in 1954.  The rest is pretty much as written. Never heard it as "my" flag but either way will work

Eisenhower put Under God in the Anthem. I like Ike!!🇺🇸

[It's different, but I like it - Star Spangled Banner]

It’s rebellious and shows a fighting spirit. I like it. It wouldn’t be good at a sporting event where people like to sing a long but it’s a pretty cool version!

[I occasionally wonder if I'm the only one that would do this, or just the only one that will admit it]

At 11 yrs old I was in Catholic school and I was a good kid. All A’s!! I would have brought it home to my parents for sure! 

[Looking for 45colt load for Tite Group powder asking for a friend Thanks for all the replies I think we got him going good]

I just started loading some .45’s. I’m using  6.0 of HP38 with a 200 gr bullet .
I’m only shooting them from a 24” 73 no pistols

[Smith & Wesson question]

 

No Hillary hole on this one. It’s about a year old.