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McCandless

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  1. Thanks! I'll get back to you tomorrow.
  2. Time to downsize my massive collection of old Paperback Westerns and Civil War Books These are not in new condition, but certainly readable. From a non-smoking home. This is Lot 1 Sin Killer by Larry McMurtry Dead Man Range by Ernest Haycock The Caves by Norman Thaddeus Vane Trouble Valley by Lee Hoffman The Doomsday Trail by Ray Hogan Blood Dance by William O. Turner Treachery at Rock Point Deep West by Ernest Haycox Gunman's Harvest by James Keene Shorty by Clifton Adams King Fisher's Road by Shepard Rifkin Dead or Alive by Max Brand West of Rimrock by Wayne D. Overholser Just 15.00 plus whatever is the actual cost to box them up and mail them to where you are.
  3. If I remember correctly, Ruger contracted with Eagle Grips for Smooth Gunfighter Grips with the Ruger Medallion for the Talo edition. Most other times, the grips are made by Altamont, have a wider profile, and widen at the base. Occasionally, Ruger uses slim plastic grips on some of their models, that have a narrow profile.
  4. I will not use nickel cases in the rifle. If the case splits, as they are prone to do, it can be very hard to extract. All the while the timer is saying, "tick, tick, tick, tick..."
  5. I had been trying to buy another, but they were "out of stock" for quite a while. I guess they hired a new bean counter who decided to put the money into black-rifle parts.
  6. Any idea why they made such a stoopid decision? It was an excellent product and they must have sold a ton of them. I have them in all my Marlins, and all the Marlins I upgraded and slicked for others.
  7. I'm guessing you are talking about the cut-and-weld method of short-stroking a toggle-link rifle? It was the first method of short-stroking. Developed by Cody Conagher and Lone Dude. Before that, the '92 was THE rifle for CAS. It is still an effective way of giving you a short-stroke action. Taylor's sells a rifle with this tyle of short-stroke, The Comanchero. Quite a number of shooters use Codymatics. If I were to compare it to a short-stroke kit, it seems similar to a 3rd Gen short-stroke, and a lot like what you find on the Winchester/Miroku. While I'm sure a weld can fail, I've not personally seen or heard of one failing. For that, I'd recommend talking to a gunsmith who works on a lot of these guns. Short-stoke kits have progressed past the 'Cut n' Weld', as there are now kits like the Boogie Short Stroke Kit, the Cowboys and Indians 5th Gen Kit, and the Pioneer Super Short Stroke Kit. But, the main thing is, are YOU satisfied with your rifle? If so, it's a moot point. There's no real hang-up with the Cut and Weld method, it was the first short-stroke in use and still being done. Is everyone satisfied with it? Is "everyone" ever satisfied with everything? And it sure beats a stock Uberti rifle for feel and function. Shoot and have fun during the coming New Year! Hope it's a great one.
  8. Wow! I guess we're spoiled for choices in my area. Right around me, I can choose from Food Lion, Walmart, Kroger, Costco, Wegmans, Harris Teeter, IGA, Lowes Foods, Sam's Club, Lidl, Aldis, Trader Joe's, Target Food, Whole Foods, Fresh Market, and various ethnic markets.
  9. Legal or illegal? Yes So either there needs to be strict wording of the rule to go by or remove the wording that makes it a puzzle. So, levers may be wrapped or padded with leather, suede, imitation leather, or whatever that looks like leather. I'm sure rawhide is good too. So, as long as your padding material is covered, under the proposed #3, we'll be good to go. T.O.s won't have to police that mess.
  10. About the only argument against some of the built-up "blocks" or spacers is "they don't look cowboy". But, I wasn't around back then, and I don't know what some 19th century person may or may not have done. To my eye, this just doesn't "look" right. But, outlawing a bit of foam under a leather lever wrap doesn't sound right either. (photo courtesy of Jokers Wild)... no it's not his rifle either.
  11. 1955 sweep, T-1 (1 rifle) T-2 (9 rifle) T-3 (dump pistol) T-4 (dump pistol) Stand and deliver with 3 dumps. Then maybe go to another position for the shotgun, or shoot the shotgun from the same position. This is the kind of stage that the InRange guy was talking about. Not a whole lot of challenge or movement. Granted, there are only so many ways you can shoot a 10-10-4+, and sometimes in the height of summer, this kind of stage is welcome. Perhaps break it up some? Widely spaced targets. Shotgun on 2 targets on the left, shotgun on 2 targets on the right, pick up the rifle. Then 1 on an R-target on the far left, then 9 on an R-target on the far right, then proceed to a downrange position to do the 5-5 on 2 widely spaced P targets. It's still a 3-dump 1955 but with movement and maybe a little challenge? Just a suggestion. Never mind... I need more coffee.
  12. I ordered a 5.56 Carbine Upper from them on a Monday and had it in hand on Friday, so they're pretty good with their order picking and shipping. But, I'm only one state away from their location.
  13. There are several like that, and when they post multiple times on a thread they end up taking several pages...
  14. He wants to "bring in younger blood". Well, with that laying in on the ground scenario, he's lost most of the ladies and most of the older shooters. To which he's also added a foot race. Looking at the way he moves when he's running, he'd no longer be able to do it 10yrs from now. The idea of his Dead-Eye CQB Brutality Match seems to be geared toward younger male shooters. That seems to be his target audience. Way to kill a game that welcomes all shooters, male and female, of all ages.
  15. I'm still shooting a 150 I bought from you years ago! Great shotgun.
  16. I'd never accuse you of being stupid, under any spelling. You've been doing all things CAS for quite some time. I've never had the pleasure of shooting with you, but I hope to one day if I get out West. I've never had the combination of Black Powder and Hi-Tek coated bullets work well in my rifle, it appears to build up a hard fouling. Red River Ray, when he had Red River Bullets, advised me to "don't do that"! Since I had/have a large quantity of BP-lubed bullets, I use those instead. I would never claim to be the holder of all knowledge. Since the combination of BP and Hi-Tek coated bullets works well for you, then obviously it must work well for others. I've just never had it work well for me, and the other soot shooters who have told me of their poor experience with that combination. Why is that? I haven't a clue.
  17. The non Hi-Tek coated bullets from Scarlett and the ones you pictured from Badman Bullets have a smokeless lube. What you need is to find a bullet-maker that gives you an option of either smokeless or BP lube (for example SPG lube). Or, buy big lube bullets without lube and pan-lube them yourself. Hi-Tek polymer coating and smokeless lube do not play well with BP. You'll notice this most in the rifle. At this moment, I don't remember which bullet-makers offer BP lube. But, when the right synapses finally connect, and my memory kicks in, I'll post it here.
  18. This is the next chapter in Robert B. Parker's "Appaloosa" series and follows Hitch and Cole after the bloody confrontation. This excellent condition Hard Cover book has the original Dust Jacket which is protected in a mylar archival sleeve. 20.00 + actual shipping via USPS to CONUS (shipping is 9.74 via USPS Ground Advantage 3-5 days, or 11.27 via USPS Priority Mail 2-3 days)
  19. Adam Sandler Jim Carrey Can't stand either of them and won't watch their movies.
  20. I only shoot .44s now. But, when I shot .36s I used 19gr of Goex Cowboy. (Yeah, I know they don't make that anymore.) I found that the little 88gr ball did not make a loud enough "clang" to be heard by the spotters; especially when there were other berms shooting, or over the boom of the BP. So, spotting being what it is, I would get Miss calls when I know I hit the target, and the T.O. agreed, but there's nothing we can do but grin and take it. I went with 144gr conical bullets for the extra weight and the louder "clang"... much mo' betta outcome!
  21. This is a 2005 Signed First Edition Hard Cover copy of Robert B. Parker's book, "Appaloosa" Excellent Condition. Dust Jacket is in an archival sleeve. 40.00 to CONUS including shipping in a box via USPS (I hate it when folks ship HC books in a bag.) I'll post some of the sequels in a bit.
  22. Growing up, we had boiled Tongue, because it was cheap and there would be a fair amount of leftovers. My ma made something that she optimistically called "Shephard's Pie", which was nothing like Shephard's Pie. It was dry and nasty, and if we wanted to eat, that's all there was... and if you didn't eat the pile of green peas that came with it, you sat there until you did. To this day I hate green peas. Can't stand 'em. Head Cheese, jeez, that stuff was awful! My Grandmother always had a jar of Schmaltz (rendered chicken fat), in the refrigerator for cooking, and used it like butter in the pan. Liver and onions, haven't had them since I was a kid. I remember I kinda liked it, especially with the gravy. But, haven't had it in more years than I can remember. My dad loved Pickled Herring in Cream Sauce. I came across it in a supermarket recently. Didn't buy it, but it brought back memories. Cold Borscht with sour cream, Gefilte Fish with a potent Horseradish sauce that could clear out your sinuses from across the room... Growing up in Brooklyn in the '50s we had easy access to foods from all cultures. Most of it I can't remember what it was or what it was called.
  23. There was a question recently, "Does anyone know when Ruger will build more vaqueros?" Well, it looks like Ruger New Vaqueros are busting out all over. While a lot of local gun stores ignore CAS firearms. Ruger seems to be churning them out. If your LGS won't order it for you, go to someplace like Bud's Gun Shop online. Discounted prices, free shipping, and most important, "in stock". https://www.budsgunshop.com/search.php/q/ruger+new+vaquero
  24. Not much out there about them yet. But, the Ruger Wrangler is a proven gun at a lower price, (199.00 - 229.00) around me. If you just want a cheap .22 then a Heritage at 179.00 would do.
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