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    SBH installation on 32 single six with TBar removed

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    I see what you mean Larsen by the longer length when I put an "unmolested" hammer on top of one of my smithed guns.  Top set are smithed 357's & the same length hammer as the original (just the face has been modified), next 2 sets w/purple grips are 32's that have been smithed by 2 different gunsmiths, bottom set of blued 32's are the ones I wanted to put the new SBH's in so they would be more like the stainless ones.  I see this is not a DIY project.  Lol. 

     

    Jackalope, one set of the smithed 32's was done by Boomstick so that's what I think he must have done. 

     

    Thanks for the info everyone.20250710_185110.thumb.jpg.5a7044f4c362c2bdb87e27b2eb26b98b.jpg

     

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    SBH installation on 32 single six with TBar removed

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    I did a search on this & didn't find anything.  I have a pair of 32 single sixes WITHOUT the transfer bars, but not short stroked that I would like to put the SB hammers on.  From what I have read the SBH's are "usually" drop-ins on the NMV's, however, all of the google threads on this seemed to indicate people were doing this with guns that still had their transfer bars.  On a gun without transfer bars would the hammers need to have material added to the face or modified in some way?  (I have 2 other sets of 32's that have been short stroked, tbars removed, 1/2 cock installed & SBH's put on by gunsmiths so I know it can be done.)  Thanks in advance!

    Roper

    HELLS COMIN

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    So sorry to hear this.  We always enjoyed shooting with him.  To say he was a great shooter and a great guy is definitely an understatement.  He will certainly be missed.  RIP.  Prayers for his family.

    Roper & Schwaby

     

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    TN State Champs

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    Congrats to:  Dodge City Dixie - TN State Ladies Overall Champion, Midwest Hale - Ladies Overall Champion and Mountaineer Mac - TN State Mens & Overall Mens Champion.

     

    Great shoot!  Appreciate all the hard work everyone put into it!

     

    Roper & Schwaby

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    Tell me about APP powder

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    Hi guys, 

    In another post (not trying to hijack this one) this was mentioned too, "don't compress APP", why?  Does it add pressure?  Lose pressure?  Just curious as we are new to black powder too.

    Roper & Schwaby

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    What wad for APP 3F?

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    Thanks guys!  Really appreciate your help.  Now we have to wait til Monday when the local gun store opens to get the wads.

    Randy we still need to set the press up for my smokeyless rounds after he gets it set for the BP.

    Roper

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    What wad for APP 3F?

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    We got the MEC 9000G (missing a block bolt & the manual, brand new press from Natchez, but that's another story).  After wasting all day messing w/trying to set it up, finding a bolt to fit to replace the missing one & watching numerous utube videos on setup, it still isn't running right.   It comes w/a 1 1/8 oz charge bar and we are using a 38A bushing which is throwing 39.5 grns of 3F APP.  We tried using the white clay buster CB 1118-12 (WAA12) wads with the Winchester AA red hulls & the hulls are bulging slightly above the brass.  It seems like it is compressing the powder too much because there is too much in the hull (ie with the powder and shot it is too much for this hull using this wad).  It's almost like the wad base needs to be shorter to allow for more room for the powder.  So what wad do you use for AA hulls, with approximately 39.5 grns of APP 3F using both 1 oz (we have this charge bar coming) and 1 1/8 oz of shot?  Thanks in advance.

    Roper & Schwaby

    Ohio state . another one in the books

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    Great match!  Best bang for your buck with Fridays speed events, warmup mini match, wild bunch mini match, Blue Eyed Drifter's fun & games and potluck dinner.  Then Saturdays main match, more BED's games and the banquet which included many raffle items.  Sunday was the conclusion of the main match and awards.  Papparrazzi Pahl was there taking posse pics and great action shots.  The scouts had lunch for whatever donation you could spare.  The stages were fun and varied with lots of shooter's choice.  We had a great posse with great posse marshalls and a ton of fun!  Look forward to next year.  Thank you to everyone involved!!

    Roper & Schwaby

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    WIN M12 Featherweight

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    I am down to six model 12's (they seem to follow me home) and have two tomato stakes (97's), all have been "smithed".  The 97's are safe queens, I would take a 12 over a 97 any day of the week.  To me the 12's are smoother & more reliable.  Downside of the 12 to the 97 is the port is slightly smaller so when doing a reload you have to be a little more "precise".  Plus side to the 12 is I dont get snakebit by it like the 97 (I hate bleeding all over my guns, LOL).  Just my opinion, YMMV.

    Roper

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    MEC 9000gn bushing for BP shotgun load

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    We are looking at buying a MEC 9000gn & need to figure out what bushing # for 42 grns of APP FFFG we would need.  I called MEC & they had no idea for APP, (they did give me the bushing number for American Select).  I went to APP's website & they didnt have anything either.  I also tried the internet but no luck.

    Someone suggested a universal charge bar but they are discontinued at Midway USA. 

    Any help would be appreciated.  Thx!

    Roper & Schwaby

    As Befits a Championship Shoot

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    Posted · Edited by Renegade Roper

    On 3/19/2025 at 10:03 AM, Captain Bill Burt said:

    I didn't attend EOT this year, so I have no business commenting on the quality of the match.  If I had attended and enjoyed it, I would share that here.  If I attended and didn't enjoy it I would share that with the MD, privately.

    I think this answers the question regarding the other post about people having fun at EOT.  Rather than bash the MD & crew publicly on the wire, those that attended and didn't enjoy the match (for whatever reasons) are remaining silent and filling out the surveys with their suggestions/comments.  In this manner they are being respectful of the hard work that was put into the match but voicing their concerns regarding a match they feel may have taken a wrong turn.  The surveys are taking the place of contacting the MD personally.  We will see what the surveys say and then if those that are running things listen or continue to do things their way (this of course assumes the surveys differ from the perception of people having fun, which they may or may not).  From what I have seen of those "running the show", they appear to want to hear people's opinions and are willing to make changes if needed if that's what the surveys suggest (even if they personally dont agree with said changes).  Time will tell and I think their willingness to be transparent about the survey results (and statistics for that matter) will go a long way in regards to people's perceptions as to whether or not they are listening.  

    Just my opinion.

    Roper

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    Blackpowder shooters gun cart ideas

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    Schwaby is going to shoot blackpowder so we are looking for ideas (for the Rugged Gear 4gun cart) to hold the water bottle/container for brass.  What modifications (if any) have you made to your gun cart to hold the bottle or container you use to put the water solution you put your brass in?  Thanks

    Roper

    Finally getting around to my intro.....

    in SASS Wire

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    Welcome!  Hope to shoot with you some day!  Turkey Legs is a great shooter and you will have fun if you are on her posse.  April will seem like it takes years to get here as you impatiently wait for the weather to break so you can shoot again.  I know, I am formerly from upstate NY (we still have a house there) and you only shoot from April to early Nov if you are lucky.  At least you have some woodworking projects to work on while you wait.  Best of luck.

    Roper

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