I. M. Crossdraw, SASS# 8321

Get a toolhead set up for 45 and switch it into your 550. Easy switch.

Decrease max. load by 25%, should be a good starting point. Chrono your load to obtain average FPS.

It's probably bacteria and/or fungi growth turning into like mildew. Use alcohol to remove mildew (will dry leather) so next is to recondition leather and store in a dry place. If you have climate-controlled environment (AC) will control humidity. As recommended by others, Lexol Leather conditioner is a great product to use.

With Subs, just load them up, about 1 cc of subs and leave space to seat bullet, none to very little compression is needed. No special BP lubed bullets needed. Smoke. I started on subs then graduated to real BP. Loading with real BP; BP lubed bullets, grease cookies or greased wads with mild to moderate powder compression are necessary. I shoot 38s with BP lubed bullets. Fire and smoke.

Nope. No need to. Leave that hole alone, it'll get you in trouble.☺️

A good cleaning and reconditioning of leather before storing in a climate-controlled environment (AC) will do fine and will do no harm on leather.

Sad day indeed. Prayers up and condolences to Carl and family.

Don't sweat over it. It happens. 🤠

Condolences and prayers up.

Charlie two feathers is legit.

Some use silicone and wipe down their shells, however it makes the shells slippery to handle. Personally I rather just swab the chamber and be able to hold on to the shells during loading. A finely tuned SG will be easier to extract shells.

Will shorts and T-shirts be fine? Though wearing boots and hats is mandatory. Just asking.😜😆

My vote for Loco Leadslinger, known him for years. Very friendly, easy going and one of the good shooters in his class. He's got my vote.

You can contact Seven Mile Tom or Lassiter of the Big Iron Rangers. They may be able to help you.

Sorry to hear that you can no longer shoot. Good luck on your sale of the finest single actions and at a great price. BTT for a great pard.

IMO, most CAS shooters are more concerned with the quality such as reliability and durability. I, myself, wouldn't mind shooting a blued finished/hardwood stock but as long as they are durable and reliable rather than aesthetic. I don't personally own one but knew a lot of pard that do and they love it. Just my one dollar (inflation)

Congrats to all the Ohio State Champs. Great job everybody.

sent pics to email. Let me know if this is what you're looking for.

PM sent.

Let me look, i might have a couple and will PM you.

For $115000 that SG must be something expensive. Just saying. (All good, CTF corrected it. Just typo).

There's are some used pistols out there that maybe in your price range. I like the "double duty" idea of the Marlin as an excuse to purchase another rifle, as long as the wife don't object to it. Good luck on your endeavors.

For now why not let him use the firearms you now have available and see if he will stick to the game. Once he goes "girl crazy" and you see that his interest in CAS diminishes, then money well saved for other circumstances. Don't ask me how I know.

This.

Prayers up, RIP.