Goody, SASS #26190
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Sounds like your friend needs to replace the nipples with some that the caps fit.
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Looks like Ace of Hearts does good work.
http://www.sassnet.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=258519&hl=buttstock
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No sir, your math is wrong!!!!!! 158 grian is the weight of the bullet, not the powder. In my figures I thought about 1500 rounds per pound of powder.
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I doubt you'll find anyone that will load ammo for someone. They may sit with you and help you as you learn, but there are far too many risks and liabilities involved to load for someone else. An insured load service is a different thing.
That being said, the cost for me to load a typical round of 38 special ammo for CAS is 10 to 12 cents each. This includes all components except the brass, as it is not a fixed cost. If I give a dime for a piece of brass and load it once, it cost me a dime a round. If I don't lose it, or it doesn't get stepped on, and I get 20 loads out of it, then it cost half a cent. You can get loading with everything you need for not much money. A single stage press, set of dies, handheld primer replacer and set of plastic scoops would set you back no more than $125. You can save more than that on your first 1000 rounds loaded. The first 1000 would run about $250, after that $100 to $125 per thousand. It just is not that difficult to do. I loaded my first 6 years on a single stage press.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/418312/lee-carbide-3-die-set-38-special-357-magnum
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/943305/lee-improved-powder-measure-kit
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Best solution. Works on too tight boots as well.
Very interesting. What brand/model shotgun did you put in your boots?
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Therein lies the rub. I use Bore Butter over my cap & ball loads, but a spatula type process at the loading table seems easier when using cartridges. The Bore Butter is testament to your observation. I really need to keep it covered in a rag when it's hot, and hold the turkey baster applicator in my hand to warm up when it's cold. Experimentation will be the key.
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in the Texas heat (90-100) I was at about 75% Bee's wax to 25% crisco. In the winter this was as hard as candle wax, and no way to spread it into the chamber. I went down to about 50/50 and all was well. I also found that lubing every other chamber is sufficient to keep everything moist and blown out. When lubing every chamber it was melting pretty bad from the flash of the previous shot it seemed.
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I have used Bee's wax and crisco for my C&B's, forcing some on top of each loaded ball. I will tell you that whatever blend you use it will change with the weather. Something that seems a good stable consistancy in the winter will melt like hades in the summer heat. Keep that in mind.
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Take a .452 or .454 lead ball and drive down from the muzzle through the chamber. Use pure, soft lead. If you or someone you shoot with don't have any balls for a cap and ball 44, go to the tackle shop and get a half inch diameter lead sinker. It sure sounds like there is a neck from a seperated round of brass stuck in that chamber.
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Call Boomstick Jay, Broomstick Arms, LLC. Google it, he's just up the road in Leonard.
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Ask a pard to let you shoot one for a match or even several stages. It's best to form your own opinions on matters like these.
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Yes, he could buy a complete set of 32 SW dies. But since he already has 32 Long/Mag die set the only thing he needs is a seta/crimp die that will work. The Lee set comes with a 32 ACP seat/crimp die. https://www.amazon.com/Lee-Precision-Carb-Die-Set/dp/B00162RTB4
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I think you can buy a Lee 32 ACP seat and crimp.
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I think closer to 1907, TJ. The 'X' is another digit. As you know, hard to assign value without hands on, but generally speaking they are about on par with a 12 gauge in the same condition. Be careful of short chambers on early guns such as this. I think 1931 or so is when they strated doing 2 3/4 inch on 16 gauge.
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Once upon a time I had to replace one of those on a Uberti that was even older than that. probably 1998 or so. Anyway, not knowing any better, I went to the local well stocked hardware store. I took the hammer with me and find the next larger size split roll pin. I clearanced the hole in the firing pin to be sure the roll pin didn't bind on it, then used the proper drill on the hammer. When the pin is tapped home it holds tight to the two sides of the hammer, allowing the FP to pivot as it should.
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http://www.leverguns.com/articles/blancard/evans.htm
Very interesting. In looking at the rule book, the only thing I see that would possibly be against it is the calibre. I agree that using 44 mag would seem to let it in. I would not oppose it's use were I to be the MD where the question was raised. As for whether it is "competitive" I seriously doubt that anyone would chose this design to attempt to be more "competitive". Sometimes folks still do thing simply because they are fun.
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Holiday Inn, New Boston,Tx. thanks
When did this get built?
Where did they build it?
What about the Been Loud Inn?
What color are my eyes?
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Can I track that same mud across your new floors? (And I still think you pushed me!)
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I'm still signed up from last year, will it carry forward?
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Thanks yall. We are planning for a great weekend. Just put down 15 end dump truck loads 750,000lbs. of 2" gravel in the out of town parking and repaired the Alamo. We have planned to work on the Orphanage,,,{Anvil Al's old stage} just don't have a clue on what to build????? If anyone would like to adopt the Orphanage stage #8 it's yours!!!!! thanks T-Bone
What was wrong with the Alamo? I don't recall an orphanage??????
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Me.
I had quit shooting in about 1978, moving on to fishing and then flying model airplanes. I met a man that lived at the north end of Lake Ray Roberts on 40 acres. He invited a bunch of us up to fly in his pasture, shoot some skeet and plink at cans. I still had a Savage 311 in 20 gauge, so took that along. This was early 1998. It rekindled my desire to shoot, so began looking around for things to buy because I am seriously effected with GASS. Picked up a 3 Screw in 357, then found a deal on a Hawes 357 in pawn shop. Started looking around on the web and found this thing called Cowboy Action shooting. I studied it for a couple of days and saw that it was possible to shoot every weekend in the North Texas area, so figured I'd give it a try. Picked up two rifles in the mean time, a Rossi and a Marlin, both in 357. Went to Comanche Valley Vigilantes match in March of 1998 and had a whale of a time. Been shooting it every since. By the way, those used prices on my stuff in 1998 (IIRC)?3 Screw, 6 1/2 inch barrel, $250
Hawes 6/12 inch, $125
Savage 311 20 gauge, $175
Rossi 357 carbine, $200
Marlin 357 carbine, $225
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I have them on all of my SASS rifles. I use as a ghost sight, just haoling the front sight. Very fast for me to pick up with my eyes.
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We have a kitchen available for both clubs that share our range. There is someone that cooks/provides food for each club on Saturday and Sunday. They provide everything, and collect the money for themselves. Usually about $5.00 for a plate, hamburger, pulled pork, shepards pie, tacos, something along those lines. Obviously only one choice per weekend. These are served and we have picnic tables available under a covered awning while waiting for the scores/awards.
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Is that picture the original or the replica? Certainly they can't make the grips look that good on the replica????
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You won't hurt my feelings. All I did was light a match a few years ago, the folks on here have been stoking the fire since.
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I really wish people would stop trying to make pets out of peeves. They are inheritantly wild and really don't make that good a pet. Oh sure, they're cute and cuddly when young, but what about when they mature? A cage is a very inhumane way to treat them, so you're left to release them back into the wild. You know how many peeves are living in the New York sewers?
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