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35 minutes ago, Captain Bill Burt said:
On the other end of the spectrum I'm fond of my Ponsness Warren 800+. I flip a switch, insert a wad, repeat.
Aye, but you're loading more'n a box or two occasionally... I ain't sure I upgraded my 600 Jr., but I've finally gotten my Hornady 366 working for my BP rounds!
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Let me rephrase... I wouldn't shoot (AT) them even if I owned 'em. I did "fire" a pair of borrowed ones oncet. Did the New Year celebratin' suck all the sense of humor outta y'all?
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I wouldn't shoot 'em even if I owned 'em. I do believe I fired a pair of 'em that were borrowed at a match in AL several years ago.
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Flames are not really a problem per se when emitted from the cylinder gap at the front of the cylinder... It can be a indicator of a problem... But, it's when it also spits lead that you have a serious problem.
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Yeah, if anyone claims I bought a Ruger, ya best bet yer life savings it t'weren't me... 'cause you'd be a winner!
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On 12/26/2023 at 2:31 PM, H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 said:
There are times when I wonder if instead of swapping out the regular "main match" rifle for a "Cody Dixon" type rifle, if adding such a thing as a 5th gun could be a viable alternative variation of CAS.
Every time I hear of such nonsense, I'm reminded of a early shoot put on by a club down toward So Texas that decided to throw in a stage that included a main match pistol, rifle, shotgun, a derringer, single shot rifle, rifle caliber rifle, a bow & arrow, knife & hatchet... with the stated intent "to make sure a non club member wouldn't win the match." I don't remember how that worked out for them, but... I haven't entered one of their cowboy matches since. Although I have taken home a couple of their belt buckles at their mounted shoots.
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On 12/12/2023 at 7:41 PM, Leathersmith said:
Alright… hear me out.
I’m considering trying out the Cody Dixon Lever Action class at some clubs here in Texas. So I’ll need a lever action that shoots a rifle cartridge.
It seems like .30-30s are still relatively affordable. But I’ve never handled one. So I have no basis for comparing the different actions. I’ve shot both Marlins and Winchester clones in pistol calibers, but I’m guessing that doesn’t really translate.
So what do y’all like? Marlin? Winchester? Something else? Im not a Henry fan, so those are out.
I’d love something that I could tune up to bring a little speed to that category. I mean, I don’t expect one to perform like my Boogie rifle, but I’d like to try and slick up whatever I end up with.
I’m interested to hear your thoughts.
If you're reading all the replies, it should be obvious that the answer to your question is: It's a Ford vs Chevy vs Chrysler thing. Whether you pick up a Winchester, Marlin or Mossberg is really unimportant, as the real criteria is how they feel in your hands and how they handle for you. The other questions you need to answer are whether you can fill your needs with a carbine, or even a trapper, or do you need the added capacity only a "rifle" provides. My mdl 94 Trappers hold six rounds in the mag, my 20" carbines hold 7, while all of my mdl 94 26" rifles hold 10 rounds of .30-30 ammo. Then when you get that criteria narrowed down, and you've selected the best .30-30 rifle for YOU... you will then have to determine the best bullet for your rifle, in a load that it likes and provides you with your desired accuracy. Things like bullet weight, hardness, nose profile (generally you'll want a flat nose, but there are different profiles for even that), & velocity all affect the shooting experience. Are you a caster, or do you need "store bought" pills? Do you already handload .30-30s for another platform? My honest, brutal opinion is that none of the above should be determined by a popularity contest. There are many "bests". Some vary in minute details, others can vary greatly. Best for me, for you, or anyone else can be nearly identical, or differ wildly, expectations to the contrary are unrealistic.
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Possibly the Marlin 336 as it's action is somewhat smoother than the Winchester 94... But, Microgroove rifling and cast have had a tumultuous relationship... that and Winchester is a marginally stronger action and easier to carry in hand (depending on bbl length & where the balance point is). Somewhat subjective in use however. Truly a matter of personal choice. With nearly 30 Winchester 94s in .30-30, my opinion is clearly tainted! But, when my best group with my favorite is ¾" @ 200 yards, it becomes no contest.
Plus, why shoot an ugly rifle?
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I've obviously been doing it wrong for the 37 years I've shot BP thru my shotguns in this game. I've ALWAYS used AA hulls and plastic shot cup/wads. First the WAA12R, and since that was discontinued, the Claybuster CB-1138-12. Clean up is simple, take the bbls off run hot tap water thru the bbls from the breech, push a nylon brush wrapped in a cotton patch thru once, change to a dry patch & lastly an oiled patch. (Removing the brush at the muzzle end each time to avoid drawing any fouling back thru the bbl). Only time I've had to make more that one swipe thru the barrels after shooting BP is when I've shot a 3-day match... You can spend your time at the match cleaning all the time... me, I'll clean once when I get home.
Or... just fire a few smokeless rounds thru after the BP... (But, I still advise cleaning afterwards).
There are multiple ways to skin a cat...
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On 11/29/2023 at 12:32 AM, Dusty Devil Dale said:
One advantage is that without ss pins, the primer pockets are not getting abraded and loosened. I have always deprimed after wet tumbling for that concern. Steel on brass has to be removing a small amount of brass with each cycle.
But... but... but.... a person might need a reason to turn over their brass inventory after a few dozen years....
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I bought my 1st Stoeger in 1986, (coach gun), the 2nd in 1988 (26" bbls), and have shot my last two matches with that 1st one... + many, many matches in between. They've required less work than any other shotgun I've owned. And of my several double guns only one has seen the inside of a gunsmith's shop! And that one ain't a Stoeger!
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1 minute ago, Sam Sackett said:
Do you use that in a rotary tumbler?
Sam Sackett
Yes.
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On 11/12/2023 at 10:29 AM, Sam Sackett said:
Pretty toxic stuff. Think I’ll stay with my current solution.
Sam Sackett
This is the product that I use:
ONE SHOT® SONIC CLEAN™ CARTRIDGE CASE SOLUTION
Non-toxic and uniquely formulated to clean brass cases. Quickly removes most tarnish, oxidation and carbon buildup. Designed specifically for the Hornady® Lock-N-Load® Sonic Cleaners.™
32 fl oz. Item #043355
1 Gallon Item #043356
At 40 parts water to one part solution, MSDS is at: chrome-extension://oemmndcbldboiebfnladdacbdfmadadm/https://feeds.brownells.com/userdocs/MSDS/100-031-842_LNL_SONIC_BRASS_SOLUTION_1QT.pdf
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Yeah, my only 45-70 is a lever gun. I wouldn't hesitate to reload them.
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More permanent than marking with paint or ink, as a way to ensure the case is always oriented in the chamber the same way each time. By chance was the prior owner a BPCR competitor?
I would feel absolutely fine reloading them and using them in a single shot... a repeater, I'd watch how they look after the first time... If no ill effect, I'd continue using them.
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I just finished a mix batch of .45 caliber brass, 45ACP, 45 Colt & C45S with some cut down nickel 45 Colt brass mixed in. Using the Hornady One Shot sonic cleaner solution doesn't discolor either the brass or nickel cases.
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I tried the Hornady Sonic cleaner on a batch of .32-40 & .30-30 brass today. Smokeless rounds and deprimed before tumbling. I gotta say, looks better than new brass!
I'd say the primer pockets look as good as the outside! Thanks for the idea!
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On 10/21/2023 at 6:11 PM, Madd Mike #8595 said:
the early days were alot of fun for me SASS #8595
Only the rainy days are less than fun... but, if I stay dry, they're still enjoyable!
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3 hours ago, Wild Bill Jake said:
Will the holder work on large pistol primers? Not 209?
If you're asking about the one I pictured, yes. All I use, I only have Magtech brass 12 ga hulls.
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32 minutes ago, Wild Bill Jake said:
How is everyone priming brass shells that use large pistol primers instead of 209 primers?
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Good video!
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8 hours ago, Colorado Coffinmaker said:
...Pyrodex has no place in firearms. It's a rusting agent that just happens to burn. Bestest SUBs are by APP.
THIS!!↑↑↑↑
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OWSA Raton, NM circa '92 or '93:
Apparently, Griff's Girl (RIP) wanted me somewhere else...
Hondo, SASS#21, & "?" preparing for the long range event, which IIRC, was an 8' tall bear silhouette @ 800 yards.
Deacon Dean SASS 161, Dusty Boddems SASS 1907, & Arkansas Slim(RIP) at one of the Whittington Center's many ranges.
Warlock SASS 1598, and Nick (?)
Standing: Ol' Mossy Horn, aka Bill Hahn (RIP) - Prone: Lil Annie, aka Dorothy Hahn (RIP) - Seated: Sierra, aka Charlene Itchkawitch.
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The late, great, much missed, Griff's Girl, SASS#14 at 1990's EOT... I forget which stage. (I think that was the last year for the CA Range Masters doing the officiating. A LOT of folks got burned ordering videos that were never produced!
That Rossi 20 ga was a bear to open with its shortened stock.
And at OWSA's National Shootout abt. 1991/1992
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Red polymer coated bullet velocity limitations
in SASS Wire
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Yes, I have powdered coat my Saeco #316 GC boolits, apply a gas check and size them to .309 and shoot them upwards of 2200 fps. No problems. I apply the gas check AFTER powder coating. I use a yellow powder on these...