Widder, SASS #59054

Beautiful rifle. Congratulations. Ya got some good gunsmiths in NC that can advise, and help if needed, about your concerns for that loading gate tab. THREE CUT is one of those whose name I can think of at this time. ..........Widder

Looks more like a 'LOG a rhythm' to me..... ..........Widder

I might not ask a lot of questions, but I sure enjoy reading a lot of the post and often learn some good stuff from MANY of the Wire Pards. And I will join in with you with a big 'Thanks'. ..........Widder

Mine is still wrapped up in my safe to open tomorrow evening: Browning Buckmark Field Target, 5.5" Bull barrel. ..........Widder

I would skin his body and hang him upside down off a high bridge for the whole world to see. Then I would pour stinking Pig blood all over him and let the vultures feast on his rotten carcass. ..........Widder

Howdy KINCADE. I deleted that particular post because I was trying to post another JD Christmas video..... BUT it wouldn't post. Sorri. Your story is a treasure and a rare precious moment in life that becomes one of those memories that others enjoy your sharing. ..........Widder

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There nothing more important than to continue with those special time honored traditions. Keep the oven warm, Grizz..... I'm coming over ..........Widder

Good Job, MONGO. If you're like Slater and myself, you will probably burn up 500-1000 rounds with that new pistol this weekend. ENJOY. ..........Widder

Two of my favorite revolvers is the S&W 617 (10 shot .22) and the 648 (.22 mag). (I hope I got those model #'s correct). I'm still being tempted to get another 617 every time I see one. ..........Widder

I checked out YouTube and there are a handful of John Denver Christmas shows. One of those specials is titled something like: John Denver Christmas Montana Skies. The particular video shows a Christmas tree decorated with 'candles' and folks sitting around on hay bales. Clint Black is also featured. I didn't catch the date of that show. BUT, John's 1975/1976 Christmas special has a similar setting where he sings Silent Night at the end of the show. Here is one of those videos: I could not get the Silent Night video to post. But if you get on Youtube, type in "S

WOW, great story. Thanks for sharing. It might be possible to YouTube some of John Denver' Christmas specials and see that scene again. Think I will try to look it up. MERRY CHRISTMAS. ..........Widder

Hey Jabez, I figured that a feller from Texas, Arizona, Oklahoma, Wyoming, etc... coming up to Canada to meet some 'real Cowboys' is like some feller from Tennessee or Kentucky traveling up to downtown Manhattan to learn about moonshine..... P.S. - I'm getting a nice Browning Buckmark Field Target .22 pistol for Christmas. Right now, its all packaged up and wrapped in pretty paper sitting inside the safe. I haven't even got to look or touch it yet..... but I know its there. MERRY CHRISTMAS my Friend! ,,,,,,,,,,Widder (Walkin in a WidderWonderLand)

WELL, here are your answers. Both of these folks have good reputations in their work. I've handled some of Broomsticks work and wouldn't hesitate to use him. ALSO, I have owned 3 sets of Ruger pistols that Snake Oil George & Creek County Kid put Octagon barrels on and their work is impeccable. My 3.5" OCTAGON barrel Ruger .32 H&R pistols are a thing of beauty. PLUS, the Kid is gonna put me a nice 20" custom BULL barrel on my Ruger model 77/.17 Hornet soon. Good luck in your efforts. ..........Widder

Yes, Thanks. And backatcha with good health and prosperity. ..........Widder

Your a fine Pard, Jabez....... even if you shoot that nasty BP..... I never made any offers to Henry but I did try to slightly modify one of their new HBB Steel's. I made the rifle function smoother and a little more efficient. But the time and effort wasn't worth the results. It would run about 9 rounds with no glitches at good speeds but there was always that odd round that disrupted the flow of the rifle. I won't try to work on any other Henry BB's because I seem to stay busy with Marlin's and .22 Henry rifles. MERRY CHRISTMAS to you! ..........Widder

The story I heard down at the local Co-Op was ... "Jim No Horse got kicked in the head by a Clidesdale and broke his leg.......The CLYDESDALE's leg"........ Hope you heal well my friend. ..........Widder

A barrel maker like Shilen might make a special one for you with one of their barrels. They made a special barrel for me a few years back AND they also attached it to the receiver. There are some gunsmiths who produce octagon barrels, but mostly for pistols, due to length restrictions of their machinery. My first step would be call Henry firearms and ask who makes their barrels, or even produces the blanks. That might help you somewhat. ..........Widder

Thanks for the 12/20 update. Hope you keep getting better PWB. MERRY CHRISTMAS, Pard. ..........Widder

I bet it don't get locked or pulled because no names or party affiliations were made. Thanks for posting. ..........Widder

Remington contacted me about my 1894 work but so far, the communications have been limited. One of their employees have one of my Widdermatics, which I modified on a new 1894 in .38/.357. When I returned that rifle back to their employee (fully modified), I documented 9 QA issues in that rifle. They are aware of this rifle and of those QA issues I found. As for any other communications, they have indicated a desire to talk with me again. This contact was initiated by Remington, not me. I did express my willingness to help them, basically with problems they seem to have wi

INDEED. I get these results using a few different powders like H110, AA9, and my favorite..... LilGun. ..........Widder

LARSEN, You and I are just alike in that WE BOTH are in charge of our house. Anytime I want to scrub my floors, my wife knows better than to try and stop me or discourage me..... ..........Widder

ANY powder usable for the .45 ACP for an appropriate 160-180 grain LEAD bullet is good for the C45S cartridge. I used 160-180 grain bullets with Clays and Red Dot for 3+ years and loved it. I have recently tried Clean Shot and also found it a good powder choice. And these powders were used in my Ruger 3.5" barrel pistols. I haven't tried any of those powders you listed, so therefore, I don't have much to say about them in the C45S case. ..........Widder

Lost Vaquero, The carrier in the CBC is basically the same as the carrier in non CBC models, respective of caliber of course. The problem that may occur is that some carriers have bad timing, even when new from the factory, and will give erratic performance with shorter OAL ammo. ..........Widder