[HOW is a PERSON SUPPOSED to SAY NO!]

MY main match rifle is 44-40...that said there is a bit of a learning curve to reloading them. Yes I do still occasionally mangle a case but I have done that with straight walled cases too. The only time I have really had any issues was when I have reloaded with smokeless powder. I ended up with some collapsing bullets but have resolved that issue with a Redding profile crimp die. 

Have been shooting frontiersman for the past few years but am thinking of shooting my 44-40 USAF's this season since my capguns have been giving me some fits.

 

Sgt Hochbauer

[Small Pistol primers price check]

I paid $90.00 for Federal LPP last time I bought them.

[Shotgun primer question]

I was at Sportsmans Warehouse and see they have Federal 209MZ primers in stock. The are labeled for muzzle loaders. Has anyone used them for reloading shotgun shells. Primarily they would be used to reload BP shotgun shells. Has anyone reloaded with them or is there any reason not to use them. I called Federal this morning and awaiting a callback from them with the info. 

 Figured that I would get a faster reply on here.

 

Thanks

Sgt H

 

[44mag--44/40 Convertible Ruger Vaquero Bisley]

I currently have a pair of USFA's that are .44 spcl but also have a set of 44-40 conversion cylinders they are quite a handful to shoot with a full case of BP with the 44-40 cylinders...lots of fun and smoke. But very sweet to shoot with 44 Russians also loaded with bp.One thing to check when you do get the new cylinders check the ones that are in the guns before you go to  a match and what ammo you brought. I learned that lesson the hard way...

 

 

Sgt H

[Single Stage Press]

I am using a Mec 9000 for all of my smokeless sg shells and a Mec Jr for my bp sg shells....although I sometimes use the 9000 to resize and prime my bp hulls then do the rest on the 600jr. I also have a pw 375 that periodically gets used for bp shells. I did begin reloading sg shells on a Lee Loadall then fell into a used 600 jr as a freebie...I added the primer feeder to it and cannot recall what became of the Lee press.

 

Hochbauer

[WTB Conical bullet mold]

Anyone have a Lee .456 conical bullet mold gathering dust that needs a new home? Want to give this a try instead of round balls in the ROA's.

 

 

 

 

 

Hochbauer

[1911]

Here in PA we are done for the season shooting outdoors. But we do have an indoor shoot January and February pistol and rifle only. No black powder. Today was the January match and I got to use my 1911. It was a fun match,an excuse to shoot and hang with some good people. I don't believe anyone gave a hoot that I shot 1911. But I did check in advance with the match director that it would be ok.

 

Hochbauer

[**UPDATE** 2017 Great American Outdoor Show - Volunteers needed]

Misty I added my name and wifes name to work the show on Saturday with Bubba Bear...will we be getting some type of confirmation?

 

Sgt Hochbauer & Dances with Toe Shoes

[Henry big boy...yea or nay? (I already know the answer)]

My friend and his friend will be joining SASS the have begun to buy guns. For the time being they are planning on sharing the expense of a rifle. One has a mind to get a Henry big boy in 38 spcl.

Please share your opinions good or bad aside from price why he should or should buy this for SASS.

They have already shot one match using my 66 in 44 wcf and 38 spcl Vaqueros

 

 

Thanks

Sgt H

[Where to find gun cart wheels?]

You might also want to check Harbor Freight

 

 

Hochbauer