Tex Jones, SASS 2263
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I imagine the muzzle blast could be distracting, especially in 45.
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I don't know, Joe. In my army Majors don't talk to Colonels like that. More likely the writers had to give Holden's part some heft. Happy Easter!
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So, June 1959, premiere at the Astor theater in mid town NY. I took the subway down to Time Square ( 8th Avenue A train ) to go to the opening. I arrived late and the film had just started, so I missed the show outside the theater. I don't remember who was there, but I expect that John Wayne had to be present, as I wouldn't have gone down there for any other reason. All that remained outside the theater was two rows of mounted cavalry troops facing each other creating a walkway for the special guests to enter. My first trip on the subway and the first of many more. After numerous viewings I came to the conclusion that Bill Holden's part was irritating.
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Two Hundred Fifty years ago, the battles of Lexington and Concord and the "shot heard 'round the world". Yee Haw!
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And here I thought it was just me. Local weather showed "windy" a few days ago to "breezy" now. I can't tell the difference.
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In the episodes I have watched recently, the Schofield was never fired. When the character fired a handgun it was a single action. Good show, though.
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Looks like a blast! Family, friends, good weather and gunsmoke. What's not to like?
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Very nice. You might consider replacing the cylinder pins with more accurate versions. Still, good looking pistols.
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The match is held at the Tombstone Stable and RV park. Go south on 80 and turn west (right) on rte 82 (just past the Border Patrol checkpoint-if it's still there). It's only a couple of miles on 80 south to Tombstone. Vendors for food and shopping will be there. The main tent is used for functions and is open all during the match, if you need a place to rest/eat. No firearms allowed for visitors, however, as AZ is open carry firearms are allowed in town, although not in saloons and posted businesses. Plenty of shopping in town so bring money. The vendors area is separated from the shooting berms by a fence from which you can observe the different posses in action. Make sure you have eye and ear protection. Great match and lots of fun. Miss going there.
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What's your source data for the Titegroup maximum load? Hodgdon does not list Titegroup for the 45-70. In relative terms Titegroup is a much faster burning propellant than 3031. As such it would take a smaller amount, however, the 45-70 case is large enough that a small amount of Titegroup, even at a max of 13 grs, might result in erratic ignition. I would suggest you contact Hodgdon directly as they are quite helpful in answering questions like this. Were you at the Matamoras shoot today? My old pards, Zach Taylor, Ziggy and a few other "disreputables" should have been there. 😄
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I would go with No. 1. No. 2 is not historically "correct" in that the mounting block appears to be a modern addition to make it look like a M1C Garand sniper. If you have the time you could look at various auction sites for items or, as Hardpan mentioned above, join the Garand Collectors Club. They have tons of info on the M1.
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I had one of those. My hands never could work the hammers properly, so I let it go. Good gun.
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Andy,
The term "riot gun" is normally associated with the 1897 Winchester or clone, although I notice that Cimarron calls the 1887 a "riot gun". Stoking the magazine means loading it up to capacity. 1887 guns can be worked on to be smoothed out, however, having them altered to a "load two" capability is what many owners do when they use them for CAS, as most clubs don't allow stoking them up for CAS. They can be loaded up for Wild Bunch, though. One of the best gunsmiths for this type of conversion is Lassiter out of Ohio.
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Sad news, indeed. I met her on my first trip to Bordertown and the few more I attended. Sandy was always helpful and was part of what put Bordertown on the map. Condolences to the family.
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First club back in the 90s we used to send X mas cards in the season, so we knew each other's names and addresses. I'm now in MN and know the real names of a couple of shooters, but most are known by aliases.
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Famous group who took SAS into and out of the desert. BTW, if the truck is in motion, very difficult to hit anything, except through luck. Good for laying down a field of fire.
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Good for you. I can't remember last year's matches ( I missed the first one for this year ) much less the fourth. Keep going. Over the years I have made just about every mistake/brain fade there is. Just when I think I'm good to go, I start all over again. Enjoy the game.
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Superman doesn't bleed. Gunn's explanation is adding social commentary to a character who never espoused any. Another attempt at trying to hype a comic book character. Won't bother with this movie.
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Try D Bar J in Las Vegas: dbarjhats.com
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Just found a web site: "winchesterbarrels.com" (hangfire86@aol.com- telephone: 850 217 4911) that has barrels available for Winchesters and other makes, but will also make them to order.
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That was the show that featured Matt Black at an early age when he was shooting CAS under a different alias. The idea was to "build" the rifle for him.
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Guitar was built by the Jackson Custom Shop supposedly to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the first Matrix film. Signed on the back by Reeves and subsequently sold.
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So long, Doc. RIP.
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From what I read, the bats used fall within the rules. Too bad the Yanks didn't have them last season.
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Clean your revolver bore !
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Tyrel beat me to it. What type of bullets are you reloading? The coated bullets are less likely to lead the barrel and make the cleaning easier.