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I found their website online and they seem to have fair prices on Federal Top Gun low recoil shot shells that everyone else show not available . I thought I would order a case and checking out they do not take credit cards only Zelle . I remember trying to order something about a year ago saying in stock but checking out they said pay now and they will ship when back in stock that I chose not to do. Thanks for any advise, DC
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6 hours ago, Dantankerous said:
I'd opt for Dragoons over Walkers if shooting GF'r. The lack of a loading lever catch on a Walker might cause/will cause problems when the lever drops and ya have two loaded guns out simultaneously. (Unless there is a trick... and yes, I am aware a Dragoon might/can drop a loading lever too, but my experience with a Walker is about 100% it will...)
I made some leather strips with snaps to hold the loading lever from dropping. Will drop is what does happen. I kept them on my cart until time to cap, too much weight to carry all day. Walkers are beasts to shoot in a match. DC
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They are a lot of fun to shoot. I loaded 60 grains of black powder and the boom is awesome . I shoot with a pard, alias is Sam Walker, from Cheyenne, who shoots gunfighter with his conversion cylinder Walkers at the last Hell on Wheels. Fun to watch. Enjoy, DC
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6 hours ago, Tequila Shooter said:
Ok, I’m going to be the odd man out, I couldn’t get them to work. When I first got my ‘87 back from Lassiter I tried them, I really wanted them to work, I tried adjusting the length, still wouldn’t work. The issue I have is that the sharp edge of the brass would catch in the receiver, so I tried a slight crimp on the shell. That produced a little better result but then they almost impossible to reload, what they really needed was a rolled edge. After all was said and done I gave up and started roll crimping plastic shells and have had 0 feed issues. I’m a little jealous of the folks that get the brass shells to work, but I’ve resined myself to realize that my particular ‘87 just doesn’t like them.
I used a RCBS 12 gauge cowboy die that put a slight roll crimp on the case and after six years shooting them have not needed to crimp a second time. DC
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2 hours ago, Abilene Slim SASS 81783 said:
Given that the brass shells are 2 1/2” vs 2 1/4” for loaded AAs, I’m guessing they take a bit more deliberation to load in the receiver on the clock?
I have the Lassister drop two and the shells cycle with no problems at all. DC
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I have used brass shells in my 87 with no problems cycling at all. I shoot my double one week then my 87 the next week so I do shoot it often. DC
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I have also had bad luck with the new run of CCI caps. I have tried the Slix, Tresso and even factory nipples. They all have poor results but my best luck was with factory nipples. My uneducated guess is CCI is more focused on muzzleloader guns and not revolvers. They are perfect on a single shot firearm that does not rotate. Remington had the machinery that worked well with revolvers and single shot guns. We can all wish for more of Remington #10 return but I am not going to place a cash bet that we will ever see that happen. I have settled my mindset that getting four of five first ignition in a match is our new reality. I still shoot Frontiersman and still have fun. Just the view from my saddle. DC
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I have shot Megtech for five years and never had to resize any shells. Lost a few that were stepped on but even saved a couple of them. I have the RCBS Cowboy Brass shell dies but they do not resize the shells. Enjoy.
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I don’t shoot in cold weather any longer so selling some of my cowboy winter coats. This coat is from Wyoming Traders sized XL. It reaches to just below the knees and I am 5’8”. The sleeve length is about 33-34 as it reaches past the center of my hand on me. The price is $55.00 plus actual shipping. Thanks for looking. DC
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BTT with offers considered
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Prairie Dawg please send me a reply when you are able.
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I am not sure if a Uberti built in the 70's would even work for a swap. They made changes in grip shape over the years and some years interchange and others do not. Try to contact Uberti customer service and they may be able to provided what years will interchange with what years. Good luck. DC
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1 hour ago, Isom Dart, SASS#8096 said:
DC,
when the CBC brass s/g shells first came out a loooong time ago, I bought about 3 boxes . Berdan primers weren't hard to find. Then,,,,,,, they were. I had enough to last until just about the time they started making them for 209 s/g primers. A cowboy found a way to get around it. I don't remember the size, but he got a drill bit that was the same size as 209 s/g primer and after he deprimed, (liquid) he drilled the pocket out , used another drill to drill a center hole. I don't remember how he held it. But you said there were only 8 shells that were berdan primed, I wouldn't worry about it. There used to be a berdan primer remover, but I don't know where you'd find one now.
Have fun, YMMV,
Isom
I agree not sure worth all the work for only eight shells. I broke two priming pins on my RCBS cowboy die before I caught the difference. It is fun to learn new things for sure. DC
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Thanks for all the replies. The pard I purchased the shells from must have had access to the primers and a tool because all the shells were reloaded. Unfortunately he passed away in 2021 and I was not able to locate a tool he may have used to reload them. After reading the replies I just can’t figure why anyone would want to purchase the Brendan primed cases and even try to reload them. I have not found any more so that sounds good for me. Why did Magtech even offer them is what does not make sense to me. I think I will just clean them up and present them as pen holders to other pards. Thanks again, DC
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1 hour ago, John Kloehr said:
With request for forgiveness from the mods as to any off-site linking rules:
https://www.theoutdoorstrader.com/threads/primed-brass-shipped-via-fedex-or-ups.3088736/
Has some good info, and frames the included UPS regulations linked in that thread. You should be able to send primed cases UPS ground, but have to take the shipment (in a brand new box with certain strength, properly labeled, ground shipment only) to a main shipping center (not your neighborhood UPS store).
Might be better to sell with a local meetup in your sheriff department parking lot.
Thanks, DC
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27 minutes ago, July Smith said:
Are the 8 hulls in question actually Magtech? I seem to recall either Winchester or Remington doing a special run of live 12 gauge full length brass shells. Those shells came in a special vintage style tin box and they were berdan primed for some reason. I remember a few forum threads discussing how to convert them to boxer primed, but the general consensus was it was not worth the conversion for easily obtainable calibers/gauges.
I am at the range and will double check when I get home to verify. DC
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48 minutes ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said:
One primer hole or 2 small holes inside at the bottom of the hull?
2 small primer holes
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I purchased 200 Used Magtech 12 Gauge brass shot shells and have found 8 shells so far that appear to have berdan primers. Any information is appreciated. Thanks, DC
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I purchased a 3 gun soft case about five years ago and would like to purchase another one. I have done a search and the only items that they show are tactical cases which I do not want. I searched for lever action rifles and shot gun with no results. Thanks for any assistance. Diamond Curly
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Short time memory sometimes gets me in trouble but better safe than sorry. Thanks for your help. DC