Abilene Slim SASS 81783

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The problem with supersonic commercial flight is physics defines the shape, size and volume of the plane. The Concorde was therefore unable to carry enough passengers to make it profitable, hence the heavy subsidies. The US SST was cancelled because they knew it would be a big money pit. The Brits and French thought prestige made the cost worthwhile and would lead to other things. It did not.

No. 5 answer: My understanding is part of the research is to reduce the sonic boom to a point that it’s acceptable to those on the ground, which is primary reason the Concorde was only allowed to fly supersonic over the ocean. If it’s successful, it’s an open question as to whether it would be affordable to passengers. The Concord wasn’t, without heavy taxpayer subsidies.

Yup, that’s the one I use on my Mec 650. After loading a bunch of shells I remove the crimp starter and install this in its place, then run ‘em through.

Pistol grip for me. Explaining why is like trying to explain your favorite color.

I’ve been exposed to violent death since I was six years old, with the loss of a number my Navy pilot father’s squadron mates, who were also fathers to my classmates and friends. They were Cold War warrior deaths, that were not to be acknowledged, much less celebrated. After my father’s death, my mother married another who has since passed. He’s buried in the same St. Louis cemetery, a short stone’s throw from Gen. William T. Sherman. One has a large memorial, one has a marker. Neither knows they are neighbors, nor does it matter to them. Funerals and memorials are an indulgence for the living, but hopefully give the survivors a sense of peace and closure. I guarantee it doesn’t matter a whit to the deceased.

I toss all of the .38sp CBC brass in the trash. Virtually none of it will pass the case gauge test.

What finagling did you do?

I did that, but English isn’t among the many languages offered. Suggestions?

My apologies for a fat finger on a phone. Shoulda been 5 13/16” for the flask length.

gotcha. Typical pistol loads are 18-30 gr for a 44 cal pistol. I shoot 21 gr. Some folks like warthog loads for their dragoon or Walker with 36+ gr, so add an 1/8” or so to the 30 gr measure below. I don’t have a precise dimension because my next size up from 30 is 48 gr. Mine with the 18 gr spout is 7 5/16” OAL 21 gr: 7 9/16” OAL 30 gr: 7 11/16” OAL Hope this helps!

Yul, the OAL with the longest spout I have (84gr) is 8 5/16”. The cylinder without any spout is 5 13/16”. The brand is Traditions. As I recall, it came from Dixie Gun Works.

Umm…yeah, sorta kinda agree! Although it’s larger than the Scout. Today’s SUVs are just beefier (fatter?) than those of yore. Seats are plusher, dashboards are impenetrable, including glass infotainment centers, doors are thicker and about 1,000 lbs of carpet and sound deadening material has been packed in too. Yeesh!