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Everything posted by Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971
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I noticed a pop-up ad where they were selling .223 rounds for $2/each!
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New to SASS. Looking for main thoughts
Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 replied to Shakes Peare's topic in SASS Wire
I too have mild arthritis in my one of my hands. Protect those thumbs! Shoot light 38 Special loads with 125 grain or 105 grain bullets in your revolvers. Avoid factory ammo (as if you could buy any now) and reload for minimum recoil. You may need a separate load for your rifle. -
Fate of Founders Ranch?
Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 replied to H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619's topic in SASS Wire
Bogus Deal will run the state Wild Bunch match at FR at the end of August. It was an interesting match this year and should be fun in 2021. Largo, you attended many major matches at FR. You set a good example for many other local shooters. -
Fate of Founders Ranch?
Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 replied to H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619's topic in SASS Wire
Years ago a group of neighbors sued the ranch over noise from the shotgun range. They lost their suit. This is all history now. A minor correction to some preceding posts: the shotgun range does not have a trap field. It has 5-stand and sporting clays. There are good trap and skeet ranges elsewhere in the ABQ metro area. -
I bought a Costco fruitcake once. It was extremely sweet. There seemed be much corn syrup in it. My late mother made brandy soaked fruitcake with walnuts. It was great cake. I've had Collins Street fruitcake with pecans. I hope someone brings one into work so I can have a small piece. (I no longer dare having large quantities of sweets in my house.)
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Classic Cowboy vs. B-Western | Why'd you choose?
Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 replied to Wade Butcher 's topic in SASS Wire
Classic Cowboy garb can get warm in the heat of the summer. However, you can shoot most other categories with .45s on hot summer days and wear a straw hat if needed. Smaller calibers are cheaper to load than .45s and have less recoil (important for older shooters like me with arthritic hands). I lose plenty of .38 Special cases in the weeds and under props at matches. However, since I only paid $0.03 each for once-fired cases I really don't care. I do care about losing .44 cases I paid much more for. BTW, my wife and I are back powder shooters and have done well in costume contests. We -
GOP cancelled
Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 replied to Boulder Canyon Bob# 32052L's topic in SASS Wire
I think we'll see more cancellations for matches early next year. I'm hoping to start traveling in April. However, I'm not making any non-refundable reservations for lodging. -
Big Boy X, Bad choice for Sass, Legal?
Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 replied to El CupAJoe's topic in SASS Wire
Both Rossi and Marlin lever action rifles come in stainless steel models. These are desirable for hunting in rainy weather. I shoot a stainless steel Marlin with the cross-bolt safety intact in case I want to hunt with it. -
looks like a .22 day
Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 replied to Rye Miles #13621's topic in SASS Wire Saloon
My local practice range opened up on the 30th so my wife and I spent the afternoon practicing with 22s. We will save our center fire ammo for matches until the current primer shortage ends. -
Load those '58s with minimum charges of BP (15 grains) if you want the brass frames to last. Also, be prepared to replace the nipples with quality, aftermarket nipples. The factory nipples often have dimensional flaws that affect reliability. I think Slim Jim holsters look good with those revolvers.
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Costco has TP and lots of it
Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 replied to Dirty Dog Doug's topic in SASS Wire Saloon
My local Costcos have plenty of paper goods - if you are willing to stand two hours in line to enter. My wife's nurse's ID gets her to the front of the line, so she is doing the shopping for the immediate future. -
Looking for a Web cartridge belt maker
Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 replied to Long Fingers, SASS#56813's topic in SASS Wire
See Jax Leather. Her website says she has some in stock for 45-70. I have one of her loading strips and am quite satisfied. -
This is very close to my technique. I don't use stoppers and just set the barrels horizontal. When shooting a sub I use any discount store house brand window cleaner without vinegar. Oiling after cleaning is essential otherwise the plastic adheres quite well and is hard to remove. Any oil works. I've used Ballistol, Rem Oil, spray cooking oil and synthetic motor oil all with equal success.
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I remember this outfit from the '70s. My recollection is that you could be ordained for $5 but a Doctor of Divinity degree cost $20.
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Blazer 'brass question...OK, I'M GOOD,THANKS
Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 replied to Throckmorton,23149's topic in SASS Wire
Locally one Wild Bunch shooter uses small primer 45 ACP cases. I give those I find to him as a way of thanking him for the leadership he's shown the shooting community over the years. I don't trash any brass since a local metal recycler will buy it. -
A co-worker's late husband was a reporter present when Ruby shot Oswald. When the shot went off, he froze, dropped his mike and didn't move his hands. Seems like he did exactly the right thing.
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Winter Range 2021 is Cancelled
Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 replied to Blackjack Zak's topic in SASS Wire
Thanks for posting early so that my wife and I can adjust our 2021 travel plans. We will only lose an $18 non-refundable campground reservation fee. Many Americans are losing their lives. I expect other match cancellations for the first half of 2021. -
In the 6th grade in line at the cafeteria Principal Kraxberger announced the assasination. I ate my lunch but had no appetite for seconds. After lunch no one played on the schoolyard. Everyone stood around stunned.
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There is a large variation in quality with .22 ammo. The very cheapest promo ammo has about a 5% FTF rate in my firearms. In semi-autos the powder burns so dirty they quit cycling after a few hundred rounds. I get large groups when shooting a rifle. Quality, target grade .22s always fire, burn clean and make tight groups. For hunting or competition bring quality .22s. Save the promo .22s for children who want to plink for hours.
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Frontiersman - Hardest?
Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 replied to Tequila Shooter's topic in SASS Wire
Pick up a single shot rifle to go with the cap guns and you can shoot a Plainsman side match (my favorite side match). -
Question for the "gamers"
Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 replied to Tall Tale Todd's topic in SASS Wire
I have a 24-inch '92 with a tang sight for these side matches. I removed the buckhorn sight entirely. All I have to do is look through the peep sight and place the front sight at the desired location - just two things to line up. My wife shoots the same rifle and finds it easy to ring the targets. I use ammunition that is too hot for main matches. It's fun to ring targets at 260 yards with a .357 round. -
New wave of Apocalypse ?
Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 replied to Sgt. C.J. Sabre, SASS #46770's topic in SASS Wire Saloon
Just came home from WalMart. With the governor's health order starting Monday there will be long lines for grocery shopping. I bought everything on my list. Eggs were sold out though I didn't need any. I wish the governor didn't close outdoor recreation facilities. Golf courses, tennis courts and outdoor shooting facilities are not super spreader sites.