Pat Riot
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Ok Eyesa. I just thought I was missing something. I thought perhaps someone posted something that got deleted to cause you Gents to post what you did.
Thanks.
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Thank you drjjpdc, I got your PM. I appreciate the info.
That's interesting Palo Verde. I did buy 4 boxes of their loaded "Cowboy Action Cartridges". 2 in ,45 Colt and 2 in .357 Magnum.
The .45 Colt was not a wimp load but it wasn't "hot" either. It was about the power, in regards to recoil, that I would load my ammo. I do not shoot light loads for CAS. I won't go into my opinions on light loads for competition here and in this regard.
The .357 Magnum, on the other hand, was loaded like one would expect .357 Magnum. It had some serious kick to it and was not loaded down to .38 Spl power levels. Also, the cartridges were just a smidgen over SAAMI overall length, we're talking a few thousanths of an inch, but just long enough not to cycle in two different rifles. Out of my S&W revolvers they packed some punch. I would say that they were "hot" for CAS but I do not have a chronograph so I don't know how fast they are.
Their bullets, on the other hand, are very nice looking bullets. I was just concerned about leading issues but Sedalia Dave posted that link explaining leading issues and what might cause leading so that is really no longer a concern. I guess I never had leading issues with BCS bullets so I never really researched leading once I found their bullets and started loading them in 97 or 98. My knowledge on leading was pretty "old school". I don't really like that term but it fits here.
Thank you all for your posts and input. I do appreciate it very much.
Have a great week!
Best Regards,
Pat Riot
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Thanks Pards. I will try calling them. I was buying my BCS bullets from Bullets and More on line. I used to get them at a shop in SoCal when I lived there but haven't found them locally. I will try calling BCS directly.
I am still interested in anyone's experiences with HSM bullets. I tried some of their ammo and was happy with it. I want to load some up at some point in the upper safe limits to see how they perform in my original model Vaquero.
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My daughter and I were discussing how certain noises drive us nuts. Those certain random noises that do not seem to bother most people but drive me completely nuts. To the point of getting angry and leaving an area or lashing out at the person causing the noise. She and I have certain noises that we mutually agree get on our nerves. Well, she found this link to an article regarding this very thing and sent it to me.
http://www.iflscience.com/brain/getting-enraged-by-specific-noises-has-a-genuine-neurological-basis/
Noises that "set me free":
- rattling plastic bags, like potato chip bags for an extended period
- people eating or while on the phone with me, especially if they eat loudly. I need background noise at a restaurant
- being in a restaurant and the only noise being silverware scratching and clanking on ceramic plates and bowls
There are other noises that annoy me, mostly due to Tinnitus but the noises or sounds above drive me nuts.
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Lunger, Thanks and I will....some day. Going to work on my BCS bullets first.
Sedalia Dave, interesting reading. I saved the link. Thanks.
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Make sure that you stipulate that you want a signature on delivery. Not sure about Fed-Ex but UPS has been making that a selection rather than the norm when shipping anything.
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This may help...........
http://www.blackriverregulators.com/pdf_files/A%20Glossary%20of%20Sweeps.pdf
Thanks Rye. I didn't realize how many there were. I hope there isn't a test later :-)
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Griff, Lost Trail, Rusty, thank you for responding :-)
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I got a couple of boxes of Bear Creek 255grn ,45 Colt bullets. Did they stop making them?
Southpaw Gringo, I don't know. The supplier I bought mine through only had / sells 185 or 205 grain bullets.
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Huh?...Red Cent, Eyesa, am I missing something?
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I need to get a book on "sweeps"
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Howdy,
I have used Bear Creek Supply moly coated bullets for years but the heaviest bullet they sell for .45 Colt is 205 grains in weight, or at least that is all I can find. That and I am actually new to loading .45 Colt. I have always used .38 Spl and .357 Magnum for my CAS guns. I have a 500 round round box of BCS 205 grain bullets that I am loading up for CAS, after I figure out the right recipe.
Anyway, I am curious about HSM bullets. I bought a 500 round round box of 250 grain LRNFP "Hardcast" bullets and I was wondering; Are they really "Hardcast"? I did some research on line looking for the Brinell Hardness of these bullets and they have a claimed Brinell Hardness of 15. If they are I would think that "leading" would be minimal.
Has anyone tried these bullets and what are your impressions of them?
I plan to load these at the medium to upper limits in power for lead bullets.
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Lumpy, I luv ya, Man. Took the words right outta my mouth. "You or the aircraft"....Hahahaha
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And I bow to the King of BS. All hail Pat.
"It's good to be the King"!
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It depends on the temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction. The Coriolis Effect plays a big part as well. It also depends on the condition of the skunk and what it had eaten in the 24 hours before being run over. A skunk that has previously discharged it's scent prior to being hit may not be as pungent. If you are still reading this and haven't come to the realization that this is utter b.s. I am letting you know now that it is and I really have no clue about it other than tomato juice doesn't work if you get sprayed.
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That is a very important "simple thing".
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Darn...I thought this was going to be about hunting...gotta go
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Or a Friday where I work...along with Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and quite often Saturday...
I couldn't believe that they scheduled an all day meeting the first Saturday in March. That is the first match of the year at my new home club. I told them "No! Pick another day". They said that was it and I needed to be there. I stuck to my guns (pun intended). I will not be there. They might be but I won't.
My boss relented and "gave" me the day off.
If I didn't like my job I would be elsewhere....grumbling about being there too, I'm sure
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Leave the holes. Pour some really dark red / brown paint in the bed like a puddle. Install anti-crime bumper stickers on the bumper and back window, perhaps; "This truck protected by Smith & Wesson" or "I don't call 911" with a big muzzled revolver graphic...
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I do not care for reflex sights. They seem to catch on everything and working on your gun with one on is a pain.
I disagree with Lumpy. Green is much easier to see in the daylight, especially if the sun is out. He does have a point about batteries. A red laser uses less power because there are less electronics using power.
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That's why we are in the Saloon
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What Sedalia Dave said. I have these lace on pads on a couple of my guns and they work great.
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I agree with Larson's last sentence in his last post...actually I agree with everything that he said here. I had shot original models for years and I have one New Vaquero and I really love the cylinder alignment when loading. I, personally, consider the reverse pawl on original models a waste of money and time. As for New Models I like the way they are set up from the factory so I will not be modifying mine. I am buying another one soon as a mate to the one that I have.
Like Larson said, check for high primers away from the loading table and if you do get one slipped in on you, pull the cylinder pin and remove the cylinder to clear it.
The only times I encountered a high primer I was using ammo that I didn't load myself. Once was a factory load and the other was when I was trying a load that someone else had made up but that one wasn't at a match.
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I am envious Hardpan...but I try not to wish my life away so I will keep my envy in check. I have a few more years to put up with this sh.....er, uh, I mean, I have a few more years before I can retire.
Do odd noises drive you nuts? Article on why...maybe.
in SASS Wire Saloon
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Yul, I have the same problem in noisy places. But I don't have hearing aids....yet. I just have bad Tinnitus.
On the subject of Tinnitus, yes, I am highjacking this
My doctor told me that nicotine and caffeine exacerbate it and I believe it. I cut way back on smoking nicotine use (Snus and nicotine lozenges) and my ear ringing diminished a great deal. I am not giving up caffeine though.
I am still struggling to completely quit smoking and nicotine but I have a plan and I am going to make it work.