[Not gonna fall for that again….]

 

Who says 44-40s-R  better-n .45s???  Just WHO.  WHO WHO WHO let the dogs out anyways.  .45s-r-Us you betcha.

 

Not gonna fall for that again neither!!  Crab Cakes.  No way, No Frosting!!  Fooey-n-humpf, crab cakes indeed.

[1866 Trigger Spring]

I worked on a number of 1866s and Henrys that were completely clapped out.  Trigger Spring and Hammer were just fine.  The usual culprit was the wear of the Trigger Sear.  My first look would be the Trigger.  the next worse wear point, as mentioned by Slim is the thru bore for the Extension Rod.  Parts have already been ordered so best of luck.

[Would you hold?]

 

No.

 

and

 

NO

[Socks and Sandals]

I lake wearing socks with my sandals.  Quite comfortable.

[Refrigerator Light Repair]

What the repair pukes aren't telling you, the little guy in the fridge that turns the light on and off quit.  You gotta hire a new one.

[Walk up music]

 

The SHARK theme from JAWS you betcha

[Observation/Slip Hammer]

Well Hey Scarlett!!

 

Ima Hybrid.  I double cock coming out of the leather, then alternate there after.  I have NEVER been able to slip hammer.  Especially with a gun in each hand.  Just doesn't work.  Most of the truly TOP shooters I have the pleasure of hanging out with, don't/didn't slip hammer either.

[Who’s your sidekick?]

PLUS ONE or TWO or THREE for Jack Elam you betcha!!

[How do you shoot Gunfighter?]

I'm a Flexi Flyer.  I cock both coming out of the Leather, then alternate from there on, firing one while cocking the other, repeat as needed.

[Cowboy hat?]

 

He Likes It He Likes It He Likes It!!

[Keeping notes ?]

 

I use'd a nifty little notebook that came with one of my Mini Cooper's when it was New.  Notice I said "I use'd."  At one time I kept copious notes.  Now however, that I am well and truly "seasoned" I only care about the reloading recipes.  

[12ga/45 colt/CS APP- FFFg help]

Diamond Jake,

 

Well heck, I left that part out.  Figured it was a "gimmie."  Yes.  I do dry the brass between the "bath" and the "Tumbler."  To dry, I use an old rimmed cookie sheet, stick the brass inna oven on 180° fer an hour.

[12ga/45 colt/CS APP- FFFg help]

Lots of good stuff.  MORE good stuff.

 

SHOTGUN I load All Brass Magtech hulls.  35 to 40Gr 2F APP.  WITH 3F, I'd suggest 35Gr 3F.  One ounce shot payload.  I like the BP Spitfire Wad for a One Ounce Payload.  For Clean up I prefer PAM.  Acronym for equal parts Hydrogen Peroxide, Denatured Alcohol and Murphy Oil Soap.  Small squirt bottle.  Squirt the bore.  Squirt a quarter sheet Blue (lowes) paper towel on a brass brush and out comes the Snake Skin.

 

45 Colt.  Doesn't matter what you do, you WILL get Blow-By unless you anneal your cases.  Annealing WILL eliminate Blow-By and you can shoot 45 Colt with 12 - 13Gr 3F APP and Cream-0-Wheat filler with 180 - 200Gr bullets all day, no Blow-By.  for Clean-Up, I use PAM (see above).  Other suggestion for a clean running rifle is to fire form 44-40 brass to 45 Colt.  Works a treat - No Blow-By

 

C45S, 12 - 13Gr 3F APP, any bullet.  Clean-up with PAM.  Bullets for both 45 Colt and C45S can be BP lubed.  Crayon Lubed or Not Lubed.  APP doesn't care.  APP makes it own lube.  You may need to wipe the Cylinder Face once in a while with a rag damp with PAM.

 

I clean my Shotgun, My Rifles and my Handguns with PAM.  I don't like Balistol for anything beyond softening stiff leather boots.  For lubrication, parts that slide, MOBIL 1 Grease.  A tube will last a lifetime.  For parts that turn, MOBIL 1 Motor Oil.  Mobil 1 is straight synthetic and plays well with Black Powder and APP.  Very well indeed.

 

Brass is going to tarnish with BP or Subs.  Unless you're OCD about shiny new looking brass, don't worry about it.  You don't need to lug a jug of anything around at a match.  Just toss your brass inna bag and when you get home, give it bath in water with a goodly amount of White Vinegar for about 20 minute and rinse.  You don't really want to use the 4% White Vinegar used for salads.  Go to Lowes or Ace or look on line for 45% vinegar.  A little more expensive but does good job on yer brass.  Then I just toss mine into my DILLON tumbler with Crushed Walnut for about 45 minutes.

 

Nothing Hard nor complicated.  Keep it Simple.

[Printed Shooters Handbooks]

 

A Shooters Handbook is nice.  Since I only pay attention to the information at each stage, I really don't care and don't se it as a necessity.

[Which modern cartridge works best for BP/APP in a 1873 rifle?]

Krazy Kajun  

 

Yes it does.  Annealing 45 Colt cases will in most cases, completely eliminate Blow-By.  Heavy Bullets/Powder charges will only mitigate some of the Blow-By.  The biggest reward, by far, is when shooting Black Powder and Subs.  I anneal and I also use 44-40 cases fire formed to 45 Colt.

[Which modern cartridge works best for BP/APP in a 1873 rifle?]

PLUS ONE for Abe E.S.

 

I would add however, for your chosen propellant, 44 spl and 45 Colt will probably require Annealing to eliminate Blow-By/Fouling.  I am also a fan of reforming 44-40 Brass for the same purpose.  44-40 Brass works very well indeed.  An 1873 can be had in 32-20.  Might be a "special order" though.  45 Schofield can also be considered for the 45 rifle, but will also benefit from Annealing.

[How do you tie your wild rag?]

 

Ha!!  None of the above.  I use small fastex buckles.  Clip 'em around the back under my collar.

[950 JDJ]

Nothing that weighs between 85 and 120 pounds can be called a "Sporting Rifle."

[Main Spring Adjustment Screw 1873 Rifle]

Depending on who did the Short Stroke work, I'd suggest checking the Firing Pin and Return Spring.  Your rifle says Navy Arms and that was a Uberti product from a good long while ago.  The older OEM firing pins were not necessarily of sufficient length and had the head was short.  Newer Firing Pins and After-Market firing pins are slightly longer and most include a reduced return spring..  Also, your Main Spring may be just plain tired.

[For All You Woodwrights]

I am a Journeyman Cabinet Maker (Second Career).  That thing is about as much use as a Drag Chute onna Tortoise  

[Greta got arrested]

 

Greta Thunburg is just as STUPID as the rest of the climate activists.  They are somehow devoid of knowledge of reality.

[Tusco Long Riders - April Match]

 

Wind Chill forecast for my location, Tomorrow, is a bone chilling 76°

[Well That Was Interesting. ——UPDATE——]

 

HA  PLUS ONE for Griff.  I always keep a couple sets of Slix on hand.  Never know when a Brandy Knew to me Cap Gun is gonna pop up.  Also, I'm not always a Frontiersman (Sometimes) but I are a Gunfighter and there is nuttin like a pair of Snubby 44 Cap Guns spittin fire and smoke whilst thinkin dirty thoughts you betcha!!

[Got some new furniture yesterday]

 

Some kinda NICE you betcha!!

[Help with coach gun]

Following right along, the Pietta is NOT cheap.  It is however extremely well made.  Internals like a Swiss Watch.  Main Springs are heavy like any of the Hammer Doubles and need reduced just a bit.  Well worth the price.  Mine has become my "Go-Too" CAS shotgun.