[Lost another great cowboy, Dirt Slider]

This is a real bummer.

 

He was always a real pleasure to shoot with, and laugh with.

 

Had a good giggle with him a few months back about how ghosts decided to live in our guns and cause us to miss.

[Who installs octagon barrels on Ruger Vaqueros?]

On 3/7/2026 at 10:19 AM, Yul Lose said:

Here is a pair of Ruger Old Armies that he installed octagon barrels on and then bead blasted. He installed the brass front sight also. 

 

Are you still able to use these as percussion?

 

Also, any leading issues with these new barrels and conversions?

[Talk me out of buying a Buntline special]

20 hours ago, Dick Pinkerton SASS# 87592 said:

Anybody got a good reason I should (or shouldn't) get a Buntline ?

 

Uneven weight distribution, which can cause back pain, and damage the spin when buying a Buntline.

 

You need to buy two!! One for each side.

[6 bullets to hell]

Found it youtube, gonna watch it this week!

 

6 Bullets to Hell would make a great name for a match!

[An almost new Uberti 1866 in 44-40 with Light Hammer Strikes Finally FIXED]

On 6/20/2026 at 10:33 AM, Frontier Lone Rider said:

I got another new Main/Hammer Spring and re-shaped the claw end curvature.  I increased the end curve to lift the Hammer more aggressively when falling.  The Hammer now snaps when one pulls the trigger to fire the rifle.

 

My '66 was been giving my similar issues like this randomly, will look at my main spring.

[Dad Jokes (Groan)]

When does a joke become a Dad joke?

 

When it becomes apparent!

[.25-20 with just a barrel swap?]

I have a Winchester 1892 Carbine in 25.20.  Barrel is absolute trash.  A number of years back, I priced out a new barrel, and to get it installed and ready to roll was like $600, to get it relined was around the same price.  Didn't do either as the action is not reliable.  As in not properly feeding, or kicking out live rounds, all at random times.

[Congratulations to the newest Jedi Gunfighters]

Welcome!

[Wild Bunch and Black Powder]

20 hours ago, irish ike, SASS #43615 said:

And yes 1911's get dirty real quick with BP.

 

BP fouling will find nooks and crannies in a 1911 that you never came across before!

[Wild Bunch and Black Powder]

Used to do this regularly with Barley Pop Bill years back, even went to some regular action pistol matches with BP loads .... they never knew what hit 'em ... LoL! 

[Summertime blues]

1 hour ago, Frontier Lone Rider said:

she has one of those retirement clocks.

 

And a retirement calendar that only shows Saturdays?

[Pietta Remington 1858 Clone With Safe Smokeless Powder Loads For Conversion Cylinder]

I use Kirst Conversions for my Ruger Old Army's, and use 45 ACP as well.

 

I just used a load that was in the middle of the range for whatever powder I was loading.

 

Example, if I was using XYZ powder, and the manual has a low of 3, and a high of 6, I would do 4.5.

 

 

[What should I do with these?]

On 3/26/2026 at 11:33 AM, Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator said:

Plaques however,  are often wood so when ready to dispose of  them I have found with a small hand ax they can become excellent kindling adding a special warmth to that nice flame in the fireplace.  

 

I've started using plaques as hot pads/hot plates/trivets now at the dinner table.

[The Last Stand 2026 - Scores are Posted]

What a great time!  Perfect match to start off the 2026 season after not shooting since last October!

[Cowboy 45 Special load data]

7 hours ago, Leroy Luck said:

All the pictures I’ve ever seen of the barnstormers loaded look exactly like the one of the far left. The 2nd groove. 

 

Far left for me as well.

[Questions regarding app]

4 hours ago, Scarlett said:

The Dark Side is calling! I can hear it! 😉

 

 

Hot Damn Scarlett!! We have another one!

[A Question About Duplex Loads]

I tried this years back.  With GOEX ... 5 grains 4f, 20 grains 2f or 10 grains 4f and 15 grains 2f in my Old Army's with a .457 RB and didn't notice anything different.  No fouling change, or recoil change.

[Charging Cap and Ball Revolvers]

Since I don't have a loading stand mounted on my cart, I either do it at the unloading table, while manning it, or taking up a corner if possible.  Otherwise I find an neighboring bay that is empty and use a table there, or finding a sturdy table or bench I can use.  I always mind my muzzles, and handle them using the barrels.  15 years doing that way.

[40 year Anniversary of SASS]

First match was in June 2006, joined in July.

[Black Powder shotshells: 2 3/4" in a 3" chamber.]

I make my own loob with tallow and cooking oil of some type, and put a dab of it on the cushion section of the wad.  This helps with the fouling for easier removal.

[New skb sxs]

Anyplace online to look into this?

[3 New JEDI GFer's:]

Congrats to all!

[45 Cowboy Special in rifle]

18 minutes ago, Tall John said:

I sent him an email last night.  We’ll see…

I got a bag of 500 Barnstormers from him this past Spring. 

 

Gonna need another bag of 500.

[44-40 APP 3F Question]

For me, when I load full house with APP, the powder goes to just about the bottleneck, and the 200g boolit goes on top.  Still not enough smoke for me though.

[Winchester '73 vs Uberti]

I have Miroku, I got it 2nd hand a few years back.  Already had an action job, can't recall who I was told that did it, it always felt 'clunky' to me.  Last year I had some extra foldin' money, and purchased Shotgun Boogie's spring kit and firing pin kit.  Runs real smooth.  I can't get a shave that smooth either unfortunately.