Reverend P. Babcock Chase

Howdy Texas, I noticed a similar problem while loading my .45 Colt mixed brass. I seat and taper crimp separately. I measured my mixed cases and found that, having set up my crimp station with some of the shorter cases, the longer cases were being over crimped. Trimmed all the cases that were long and the problem went away. By the way, I use a Lyman two step "M" expanding die adjusted to just let the bullet fit the case mouth with almost no "belling". Then with the taper crimp, the case mouth is worked as little as possible. With Cowboy level loads my case life is almost infinite. I can't remember more that a few split cases in 20 years. This is using light, but not gamer, level loads. Rev. Chase

Howdy Myron, Study Red Rider Rudy's photo. It should be perfect for you. It even has snow. Rev. Chase

Howdy Wild Bunch, A club I've shot with restricted shooters to "guns prior to 1912". This made for much more fun. We only used 2 - 5 shot loaded magazines. That let me use a Luger as my reload for the 1911. Further, since it was introduced in 1911, I used a Rem. Model 11 (copy of a Humpback Browning). Since I was never a contender, nobody complained that I was a gamer with the auto shotgun. For me it was just more fun to have a collection of weird guns on the firing line. I dearly wish I had a broom handle Mauser for the game, but can't afford the cost of them these days. Same goes for those early Win. self loader rifles. By the way, I use speed loaders for my Schofields at the loading table during regular CAS matches. Just because I can. They also work for Rem. Conversions. Rev. Chase

Howdy H.K., Does sound like fun, but I kind of agree with Watab. On the other hand, for many of us it would be a good excuse to comb the used gun racks to fill out our arsenal. Rev. Chase

Howdy Fallon, If you're going to mix brass like that you have to expect these illicit pairings. I suggest that you throw a couple of shot shells in with the brass. That way you can be sure that they get to the alter. Rev. Chase Not approved to perform weddings in Connecticut

Howdy Rooster, I'm a terrible note taker/keeper. The only thing that I have found that works for me is to record all the appropriate info on the target I've shot and keep it in a target file in my reloading area. Rev. Chase

I believe that the original pair of chinks was made for Danny Devito's first role in a western. Rev. Chase

Howdy H.K. it's very generous of you to risk a middle third result for this worthwhile experiment. Based on posts here over time, I'm pretty sure we know what the betting is. This is you chance to add to the SASS knowledge base. We await your results and now and forever must consider you a scientist. Rev. Chase

Howdy Quiet, Google "John Wayne Knot". I takes some practice and I too have to relearn it from time to time. When I can, I leave it tied and slip over my head. Hey if it was good enough for the Duke that's all I need to know. Rev. Chase

Wow, You guys are terrific. The above should get me started. Thanks. Rev. Chase

Thanks Fellas, It's sounding like Titewad is what I'm looking for. That and a new MEC bushing or two. Rev. Chase

Howdy Fellas, That's real helpful. I think it gets me close to where I need to be. Hey OLG, don't have any Unique, In fact, all I have is American Select (for .45 Colt & .38), dwindling Clays (Shotshell) and 4198 (45/70 & 30/30 plus others. Never used Unique, but I know that it's popular. Rev. Chase

Fancy! Rev. Chase

Howdy Fellers, Since we all are still having to make do with powders that we can find, I was wondering if any of our cowpokes are using Hodgdon's Titewad for their 12 ga. loads? Specifically in Rem.STS or Win. AA hulls? If you're willing to get really finite, what MEC powder bushing are you using for 7/8th loads? Rev. Chase

Howdy Sarcasm, To be period correct, shotgun chaps would be proper I believe. I would choose the zipper versions (not really correct) If the zipper is hidden. The step in kind are a pain if you have to take your boots off to put them on. Batwings and big hats are from a later period. you'll see them in '30s and '40s westerns. They look cool and nobody will complain if you like that look. I have a set of chinks and that may be a good compromise. I don't wear them when it's hot. Rev. Chase