[Cleaning black powder]

Wait....what?!? Clean guns!?!? 🤨

 

Sounds like voodoo!!

[IAC 93/97 cycling issue]

Gritty?

 

Take the buttstock off, and spray the guts out with non chlorinated break cleaner, then relube. 

 

This made a world of difference with my IAC 97

[Does your Alias have a story?]

Watching this spaghetti western called 'They Call Him Cemetery'.

 

Two Bounty Killers sitting at the bar, talking about old times .... Bounty Killer #1 says to Bounty Killer #2 'You're giving the Undertaker so much business, he's starting to call you Cemetery!'.

 

Bingo!  There it was, my alias.

[100's of guns]

4 hours ago, Badlands Bob #61228 said:

You'd better read the fine print before bidding in an online gun auction. 

 

Everything As is.  No warranty or returns

Buyers premium  10%

Sales tax  5.5%

FFL fee  $25.00

Shipping and handling fee:  Not disclosed

Receiving FFL fee  $25.00+

 

Shipping and handling fee could be a zinger.........

[Lowering hammer on empty gun on firing line]

paging @PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L

 

[Scout’s Cowboy Action Shooting Travels]

@Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L looking forward to reading about your travels and exploits in the PNW, that is one area i hope to travel to for some matches one day.

[Will Farrell]

He's as funny as a flat tire on a dead end street.

[WORDY WORDS XXV]

On the fence.

[Miroku 1873 45 colt action job recommendations please]

On 5/7/2025 at 11:43 AM, Fill Yer Hand said:

I put the spring kit in mine sold by shotgun boogie, it was a night and day transformation. It feels as smooth and light as my tuned Uberti.

 

I did this as well.

 

I bought mine 2nd hand back in '18, was already slicked up, don't recall who did it, but it was kinda 'clunky'.

 

I had extra folding money on month, so I got the Shotgun Boogie drop in kit .... so much better now.

[New JEDI's: Hopalong ACE and SPYKE]

Congratulations!!

 

Welcome to the fold!

[Tennessee State Championship June 5-7 2025]

33 minutes ago, MizPete said:

Superlative.  How do I isolate & save my posse picture?

 

I'm on a MacBook Air, so I 'click' on the photo, then 'two finger click' on my track pad, and choose 'save image as'.

 

If not using a Mac, steps could be the same.  'two finger click' would be a right click if using a mouse.

[Pyrodex RS use for SxS or not]

JB, you better go check you SKB right now!! Just discussing using Pyrodex with any mentioned firearms will cause corrosion!

 

Before I dabble with BP Subs, I did alot of reading about Pyrodex, and nothing good.  I have seen photos of ruined Rugers that used Pyrodex. 

 

And how fouling finds it's way into the action of shotguns, or any firearm, I can only say to stay away.

 

You can ask Smilin' Pete how Pyrodex ruined the actions on his firearms, and how he had to get them rebuilt.

[1887 wear]

Wore my CC '87 out in about 12 years.

 

Bought in '08

Rebuilt in '11

finally junked it in '19.

[Magnificent Seven 2025: The Seven return]

I hope to participate next year!!

[Tennessee State Championship June 5-7 2025]

@Randy Saint Eagle, SASS # 64903 do you think there might be interest for a black powder posse for this match?

[Tennessee State Championship June 5-7 2025]

50 minutes ago, MizPete said:

2) There needed to be train wreck awards for Copperhead Joe and Pecos Pete who BOTH managed to screw up the worst on the easiest stages.

 

Train wreck award is a cool idea, something different.  Oddball awards like this should make a comeback.

 

Buzzard Boil in CT does an award for 'Clean with a P'.

[Tennessee State Championship June 5-7 2025]

What an awesome blankity blank match!!

 

Been hearing about this match, and how its a must attend since I joined SASS back in ‘06!  

[Tell me about APP powder]

you can use lead boolits that are made for smokeless, as well as coated boolits, so no need for black powder boolits.

 

easy cleanup using cleaning cloths like Crocodile Wipes, Wet Ones, Body Wipes ... etc.

 

you can use regular gun oil without worrying about petroleum based products making funky gunky sludge.

[What wad for APP 3F?]

20 minutes ago, Renegade Roper said:

 

Randy we still need to set the press up for my smokeyless rounds after he gets it set for the BP.

 

 

Or, just come to the Darkside 😈 ..... we have cookies.

 

[Wet Tumbling]

5 hours ago, Eyesa Horg said:

How much to you use??

 

I use 1 pound.

[Wet Tumbling]

On 5/27/2025 at 2:34 AM, Buckshot Bear said:

Only thing is now and again, say 1 - 20 loads the shells come out black and gunky (100% no nickel cases in there) and I do the SAME thing every time.
 

 

This has happened to me a few times.

 

I use a Thumblers Tumbler with the rubber liner, and I was thinking it was the rubber liner slowly rotting away or something.

 

I have since switched up my routine.  I tumble for 90 minutes with a cap full of Scrubbing Bubbles, and a palm of Lemi-Shine, dump the water and rinse, refill, and for another 90 minutes I use a cap full of car wash soap with wax, and another palm of Lemi-Shine, and I haven't gotten a dull tumble in a few years now.  I tumble brass that have both tasted smokeless, and real black, all at once.

[New Jedi Gunfighters inducted at PA State Championship]

Congrats to all!

[Tennessee State Championship June 5-7 2025]

@Randy Saint Eagle, SASS # 64903 what is the cutoff number for shooters?  I mailed my app last Thursday from NJ, so hopefully it will arrive today or tomorrow.

[New EMF-Pietta GW II Gunfighter Competitors 5.5" Octagon 357Mag Revolvers - My ViewPoint]

Thinking of a pair in 45 colt, not sure when my wallet it allow it though.

[Tennessee State Championship June 5-7 2025]

Sent my app in this morning.  Been wanting to attend this match for years ... looking forward to it.