Widder, SASS #59054
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Blue Dot does have its favored calibers and bullet weights.
It ain't my favorite for 9mm or 10mm...... but its still a darn good performer in those calibers and very accurate.
Normally, it would be my favorite for 9mm but to achieve the performance I'm wanting, its a 'compressed' load.
And I prefer not to shoot compressed loads in Non-Magnum caliber pistols.
As mentioned above, check out the loading manuals and even the manufacturers website.
I'll try to post some of my personal load data later today.
..........Widder
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1 hour ago, Cypress Sun said:
Why? Did he change his alias to H. Z. Bulla?
Nope........ but he does have a pet camel name 'Ha-BiBi'. (Pronounced: Haa Bee Bee.
..........Widder
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Who are the 'Anonymous Friend's that have recently sent TN Williams a new pager?
He's received a few this past week and yesterday, one of those 'Anonymous Friend's sent him a Walkie Talkie.
He will be treating ALL those involved to a free Banana Split this weekend at the local DQ.
He told me he didn't realize how many friends he really had.
..........Widder
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I don't understand the problem.
Mossad has help hasten many of them into their 'hereafter' where 70 virgins are waiting for them.
What more could they ask for?
Of course, for those who were carrying their pagers in their pants pocket, 70 virgins don't do
you much good when you enter your eternity with your 'manliness' blown off.
..........Widder
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OOPS. didn't mean to comment.
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1 hour ago, Phantom, SASS #54973 said:
Well...there are good TO's and then there are bad TO's...
Phantom
AND..... there are good painters and bad painters.....
(and there are good Phantom's, bad Phantom's, good Widder's and bad Widder's)
..........Widder
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1 hour ago, Phantom, SASS #54973 said:
You sure the targets were painted...completely?
If a spotter thinks they saw an edge hit...or if the TO with their vantage point says there might have been an edge hit...asked if a target was one that was missed. By all means, let the spotters look...and maybe adjust their call.
I wouldn't add a miss since (unless the spotters flat out insisted), the target painting could have been...spotty.
Phantom
HOWDY Chicken George. Hope everyone is doing well.
What Phantom stated is what I was thinking.
Basically, ya gotta go with the call of the spotters, who were probably more observant in their duties then the painters.....
..........Widder
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Gremlin eggs!
They usually hatch under a full moon.
If you speak ill of someone while holding one of the eggs, they will get the 'Curse of the Gremlin' and
have very bad things happen to them during their life time.
..........Widder
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I wouldn't be surprised if the person who 'thought up and originated' this plan may have gotten the idea from
one of the 'Road Runner/Coyote' cartoons. It does sound like something the Coyote would do and backfire
on him.
..........Widder
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In my humble opinion, Warden Callaway would be my 1st choice to help get info on Marlins and some of their
history in model designations.
To add to your list of models, don't forget the 39M (Mountie) model in .22
AND... don't forget the model 1897 .22. I think some of these models were designated the 'TEXAN', and had
octagon barrels.
EDIT: as for the 1894 models, most of those pistol caliber models have a loading gate port. BUT, the 1894 in .32 H&R
is solid with no loading gate on the side of the receiver but rather loads like a .22 rifle in the mag tube.
Its my understanding that the .32 H&R caliber was designed using the .22 magnum frame and receiver
which is absent of the loading gate.
..........Widder
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Gizzly country minimum carry would be the .460 Rowland.
Would prefer a hot loaded .44 mag or .45 Colt with proper BULLET selection for penetration.
And of course, ya gotta consider the .454 Casull, .460 and .500 S&W.
BUT..... my #1 choice would be a good 12 gauge pump or Beretta A300 or 1301.
..........Widder
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57 minutes ago, bgavin said:
After having a 4x bypass, I admit I am spooky about heavy recoil at the shoulder.
I've also read there is a correlation between this heavy recoil and detached retina.My neighbor has a Smith 460 that he simply hates.
He traded his beloved 454 to his brother for the 460.
It hurts his wrists so bad when he shoots the 460.
I suggested mouse phart loads so he could enjoy it.
Myself, I'd just dump the damn thing and be done with it.Don't like guns that are painful to shoot.
My 44 Alaskan with full house loads and Hogue Tamer grips is a pleasure to shoot.
My 44 Redhawk with factory grips... not so much. Not at all.Howdy Bgavin. I'm glad you saw this thread.
As you already know cause we've discussed it before, it took me over 2 years before I would shoulder my shotgun again.
After consulting with my heart doctor, he said that unless I had other symptoms of heart issues, It should be o.k. for
me to shoot shoulder guns again. I didn't seem to have any issues with shooting the SG or a thumping rifle.
BUT, I can sure understand your concerns and there will come a time when you'll know it feels right to shoot
some shoulder fired 'thumpers'.
Best regards and keep in touch.
..........Widder
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2 hours ago, Texas Jack Black said:
10 yds.
Hey TJB.
Yea, 10 yrds. My test was for velocities and not accuracy. BUT, I did place a 2" target at 10 yards to see
if my Point of Impact was the same as my Point of Aim. Basically, both pistols are capable of 'Minute of Snake Head'
accuracy at 10 yards......
..........Widder
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Howdy fellow Oak Ridge Outlaw.
I had a TIA about 20 years ago. Doc put me on Plavix, baby aspirin, and a couple other things since.
The ONLY known results from the TIA is that I have trouble remembering peoples names. My shooting skills,
body movements, eye sight, etc.... are the same but name recognition is horrible.
Nothing else changed. At 73, I still shoot GF and on a good day, I'm a good GF. I just don't have many 'good' days.....
Since the TIA, I've had stents put in both my carotid arteries and 5 heart stents. FOUR years ago, I had a double by-pass
and a pig valve to replace my normal valve. My normal Aorta Valve was all built up with plaque and had to
be replaced. All is well now and I still take my blood thinners, such as plavix.
I haven't had ANY known problems with Plavix......... BUT, I do understand some folks can get blood so thin that it
could seep thru their veins, etc.........
This is something the doctors check on periodically, or atleast that's what I've been told.
I really like my heart doctor, who has been the one to do all my stents. His name is Dr. Malcolm Foster and he
is with TENOVA at Turkey Creek. (West Knoxville). I think his 'group' is called 'E.TN Heart Consultants'.
Best wishes on staying healthy.
..........Widder
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I've used 2 different Chrono's over the past few years and the results of the hot loads in the rifle are always
real impressive in BOTH of my Marlin .45's.
I've mentioned many times that a good hot .45 Colt load in a rifle will give results that mirror .454 Casull fodder
from a 7" pistol.
At 73, the only physical hinderance I seem to have is eye sight. So far, my hands, thumbs, etc..... still enjoy those
big 'thunder boomers'.
I will admit that the Marlin does have some noticeable felt recoil on the shoulder. But most big bore lever guns
do, especially with smokeless powder.
Glad you like the information.
........,,Widder
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5 hours ago, Warden Callaway said:
I've wasted time thinking about how hot you could load for the Ruger Old Army with conversion cylinders. But why bother? I have a Smith 29 in 44 Magnum. I have a three screw Ruger Blackhawk 45 Colt. I don't need this power in a handgun. Just take a rifle and be done with it.
For me, its comforting to know that I have a good handgun close by should a rampaging, charging Jurassic Groundhog
comes after me.
..........Widder
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Using load data from Hodgdon website load data, here are my recent results from some 'hot' loaded ammo.
Pistols were a 5.5" Ruger SBH Hunter, Mag-Na-Port'd.
A 7.5" Ruger SBH Hunter. (non-ported)
Marlin 1894 Cowboy cut to 16.5"
Velocity was chronographed 8 feet from muzzle
1st column: velocity from 5.5" Ruger
2nd column: velocity from 7.5" Ruger
3rd column: velocity from 16.5" Marlin 1894
4th column: Muzzle Energy for each velocity shown in 'bold'.
240 gr. XTP Mag. 27.0 LilGun
1336 1431 1970 950 / 1091 / 2067
240 gr. XTP Mag. 27.5 H-110
1181 1220 1760 743 / 798 / 1650
250 gr. XTP. 25.0 LilGun
1322 1318 1866 969 / 964 / 1932 (please note: average velocity in the 7.5" was lower than the 5.5")
250 gr. XTP. 26.0 H-110
1212 1245 1660 815 / 860 / 1629
CRIMP MOVEMENT: a test bullet was used to measure movement at 3 shots, 6 shots, 9 shots and 12 shots.
At original OAL, my test bullet was 1.643
After 3 shots, the OAL was 1.644
After 6 shots, the OAL was 1.651
After 9 shots, the OAL was 1.651
After 12 shots, the OAL was 1.651
Although the bullet slightly moved from recoil, it never moved out of the crimp groove.
I was very happy with my crimp consistency.
Other useful info:
My brass was .454 Casull brass, cut to .45 Colt length.
Primers were Small Rifle Magnum. (Casull brass uses Small primers)
There were NO pressure signs showing any flattened primers, BUT..... slightly sticky ejections from the Marlin
were experienced when firing the .240 gr. XTP Mag using 27.0 Lilgun powder.
I had NO split cases.
Because accuracy is subjected to the shooter, I will only say that I am well pleased with the accuracy of
all these reloads. At 10 yards, both Ruger's were hitting at the same POA.
I love shooting big bore pistols, but I must admit that shooting gloves are recommended.
..........Widder
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28 minutes ago, Krazy Kajun said:
And if you are really nice to @Tennessee williams he might just let you know the best nanner split joints too...and he won't charge you an arm or a leg for the information...just a chicken foot. 🤣
Kajun
Well, I just hope it ain't 'Chicken George's' foot...... 🤨
..........Widder
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Somethings in life get old. BUT..... having FUN never gets old.
And the TN State is one heck of a fun match, fun with friends and its actually a pretty nice fun venue with those local small towns
with their antique shops and eating places. I ain't talking about McDonalds or Wendy's.......... I'm talking about a restaurant that
serves some of the best foods you ever 'ett'. (Bell Buckle Cafe).
The Wartrace Regulators know how to put on a great match and host a great banquet. And with a little luck, ya might even
run into TN Williams and get a first hand experience of what a professional liar is all about..... ( I meant 'story teller)..... 😀
And who knows, ya might even see a few gunslingers from New Mexico.
Happy Trails, Y'all.
..........Widder
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ATOM or ADAM ?
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GOSH and Golly Gee!
I've posted video(s) of shooting my .460 Rowlands and 10mm semi-auto pistols. Those ain't even close to Cowboy.
But, it was shooting info and 'entertainment'. I plan to post more in the future.
I'm sure there are many Saloonaholics that aren't interested..... but some are.
..........Widder
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I've used the 'flash the bright lights' to oncoming traffic to indicate 'approach with caution'. Sometimes, it has been
because of a speed check ahead. BUT, mostly its used to warn the oncoming traffic they are approaching an area
that is unusually congested or an accident is ahead. However it may be intended, the traffic slows down, even if they
are within the speed limits.
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Abilene,
Many years back, I bought 2 bricks of CCI 'large pistol' primers that were sligtly oversized. Trying to prime my brass
on an RCBS 'auto-primer' unit was nearly impossible. I share this information because sometimes, although VERY rare,
primers can be over spec'd.
Before you proceed with all those other things, its an easy and simple check to mic your primers and see if they are
within specs.
..........Widder
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Them big ole rodents look like an East TN groundhog or something migrating out of Texas..... 😀
Better load up the Beretta 1301 with slugs.
..........Widder
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'Anonymous Friends'...... he has a few
in SASS Wire Saloon
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Well, as a friend to TW, I initiated my own investigation most of the info I discovered was
encrypted by the sender. BUT, being a crypto crazy, I deciphered the name Capt BB among the coded
information. I think its nice of Capt BB to sent TW a walkie talkie for his upcoming B'Day.
Just sayin.
..........Widder