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I'm as far from a top tier shooter as you can get... but... I have stayed at a Holiday Inn, watched a few videos, and have know a few top tier shooters... and have an opinion... or two... or three... The X-draw can be a blessing or a curse... but to be fast with it, you HAVE to draw from it FIRST. It is less distance from your strong hand to the a X-draw holster than to on off-hand strongside holster. The X-draw is closest when worn in FRONT of your off-side hip. This also helps you keep that X-draw muzzle within the 170º as it clears leather. And if you use a Weaver or Weaver-like stance, no swiveling of the hips is necessary. Anyone who sez different, needs pistol-whipped. Or at the very least a firm talking to! When you're done with the X-draw pistol, it needs transferring to your off hand for holstering... meanwhile your strong hand is unlimbering that strongside sixgun. That transition requires some training to develop the muscle memory.

My Uberti 1860 Henry has an extractor slightly less well built than the rear springs on my 1-ton truck, it shouldn't surprise anyone that it'll chew thru aluminum like a hot knife thru butter. Another reason to avoid the sinful practice of "practice"!

Ya know, in the 37 years I've been operating my Dillon 550 the Mk1 bullet and case feeders supplied with the operator have not failed once. No modifications to either the machine or feeders were necessary for reliable and long lasting service. Sorta like for the near 60 years I've been operating a motor vehicle, I haven't needed or missed having a back-up cam or lane minder. I figure than when my Mk 1 feeders are unable to perform, it's a sign. Just like when I can't hook up to a trailer with just my mirrors and depth perception, I'll quit towing a trailer. But... good luck with your endeavor...

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Yes, but, I'm not sure it applies when the information is there... It just seems to lacking a couple of "if...then..." directives.

I only wish my '97 would feed one 2-3/4" shell from the magazine to the chamber. It don't... so it don't matter whether it'll hold six or only five! I'll continue to use my TTN '97 Riot gun, which, knocking on wood, hasn't failed yet!

The only "filter" I ever use is the State. If I'm headed to MI, I don't really need to see clubs listed in WI or PA... I always leave it "All" for match types, I'm mainly interested in cowboy clubs... and if a club is listed as "Both", they don't show up in either listing for a single type of match hosted. Computers can do all types of amazing things... faster'n humans at nearly every turn... but... they're only as good as the programmer thinks they need to be.

Fixed it!

Give him a copy of the Material Safety Data Sheet. I essentially failed my HS Chemistry class, and after reading it, learning more from Mike V. many, many years ago... I tossed all I had, and any I've been given since. Pyrodex MSDS

If I waited for an invitation to attend a match... I would still be waiting since the 1st match I attended. As a SASS member in good standing, I just assume, I'll be welcome at any match unless it's stated: "for club members only". Which frankly, I've never seen. I will admit, except for local (within 2+/- hours) Texas clubs, I'll generally email or phone to confirm times and dates. As of yet, I haven't been turned away! I've entered matches which I've never attended due to changes in my schedule... a couple of times I even got a refund. Or, got an invite to attend the following year. I intend to shoot at LSFSC as often as I'm able this year... (If I can, I might even take my guns with me to some out of state matches). Won't be any in CA or NY tho'! CA sez my truck is too old to drive on their highways unless I invest thousands, and NY wants to put an ugly sticker on my bumper - clashes with my paint job)!

Ours doesn't either, but like El Sobrante Kid's, they have some drawers in the fastener section with quite a few specialty gun screws.

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Commemoratives are like children, to be seen, not heard!

Fixed that for ya.

Yes, the .30-30 is popular in both Winchester & Marlin guns... the .38-55 is probably just as popular, but I suspect the most popular is the .45-70. Most folks believe the .30-30 ain't much use beyond 100 yards, and in most folks hands, that might be correct. A .38-55 will good well beyond that, if one is a good rifleman, but the .45-70 will exceed that easily. One you don't see as much, but a great compromise is either the .40-65 or the .45-60... but most any platform you'll find them in will be a might more spendy. Both Lyman & Marbles tang sights are popular with the Marbles probably being a tad more so... It having click repeatable settings. They look a bit odd to my eye, but I've also seen Soule & Venier rear tang sights on leverguns also...