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45 minutes ago, J-BAR #18287 said:
Since Unique is just flammable dirt, you are still gonna hafta clean 'em more than once a year!Maybe twice 😃
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4 hours ago, La Sombra said:
But then I’d have to clean my guns more than once a year!
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My stash of 5744 is running low, and I haven’t seen any on shelves for a long time. It works very well in the 40-65, but I’m starting to look for alternatives.
I have a bunch of Unique. I’ve used it in 45-70, 45-60, 38-55, 30-40 Krag to name a few. It works well.
I’m considering it for my 40-65 with a 400 grn bullet. anybody have any experience using Unique in 40-65?
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On 4/9/2026 at 10:11 PM, Caprock Kid said:
Everyone at CD long range kept asking where’s Hoss? Funniest thing was someone was sure they had seen you earlier in the day.
They probably saw Tom Selleck and thought it was me 😀
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I generally just stage my rifle ammo. I put a bandana down, put rounds on it to keep them from rolling around. Usually put two extra rounds down if I drop one just grab another.
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Good luck to all my pards st Comancheria Days. The Texican Rangers put on a great match. And spring time in the Texas Hill Country hard to beat!
Unfortunately I wont be able to make it. I’m getting a new knee on the 24th. On the bright side, I should be healed up and ready for Land Run in October.
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I use it for my 30-40 Krag & 7.5 x 55 Swiss. I just “kiss” it a tad so I don’t shave lead when seating bullet.
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While I’ve never won a LR, WR, or EOT buckle (and not likely to!!!!) I have a bunch of other annual buckles. I really wish smaller annuals would give out Yeti tumblers or something useful like that.
my home club only gives buckles to category winners at “Gunfight at Gamble Gulch” (shameless plug, 2nd weekend in December) because there is no second place in a gunfight!-
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I had a 650. Worked fine. Got a 550 at an estate sale, use it for rifle rounds. Then they came out with 750. The primer system is basically same as a 550 (much better than the 650). While the 550 is a great press, the 750 is great too. Much better for loading a lot of pistol caliber rounds. Get it, the roller handle, case feeder. You won’t be sorry!
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I’ve had 2 rugged gear carts. They break. I switched to a Range Tactical. I think only way to break it would be to run it over! Steerable front wheels would be nice, but if you don’t put a heavy box on front they are very easy to handle. And did I mention durable?
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7 hours ago, Boggus Deal #64218 said:
Take 100 rounds to the range and practice just reloads. Shooting a 66 or 73, there is at least 3 methods. A Marlin at least 2 methods.
For 66/73 it’s thru the gate or over the top. Not sure what 3rd option is? I’ve tried both. Over the top nominally faster, if no hiccups. Thru the gate likely to be cleaner. Unless you leave lever open. Then close it and try to load over top. Then open it. Go to gate. Back & forth about 3 times. Then finally get it in and yup, lever & jack it out !!!
marlin is thru the ejection port. Definitely easiest reload! (You can go thru the gate but very few do!)
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Yes …but not a real good choice as I don’t think you can cock it with lever open. Much better (faster!) to open latch & cock in one motion line you can with a Handi Rifle. A short barreled highwall that cocks when you lever is also good. A trapdoor can work well too, just have to really practice working the trap.
the Handi Rifle 38-55 is arguably the best all around. Light recoil. Nice long cartridge to grab and hold onto.-
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I’m not a huge fan of derange movement. Very few seem to add anything at least to me. But I know a lot of folks like it.
I think my favorite is where you shoot rifle first down an alley. Restaging at an angle. Then 6+ shotgun, from 3 positions, shooting to both sides of alley. Restsage SG at last spot, then shoot pistols at same targets that rifle as shot from. I also like where shooter has the option of shooting pistols from last SG position, or moving forward a few feet to get closer
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22 minutes ago, Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 said:
I HATE those tabs! Real PITA when trying to load an electric primer loader.
Want to have real fun "find" a primer with the vacuum after cleaning up a little spilled black powder.
Yikes!
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I’ve lost over 100 lbs! My belt was waaaay too long. No room for more holes. I modified the buckle end by folding it back and putting in a couple of holes for Chicago screws. It’s pretty easy to do, or most any leather worker or shoe shop can do it for you.
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Nearly everyone will tell you to try before you buy. And that’s not bad advice. But….
you won’t go wrong with:
a pair of Ruger New Vaqueros in 38/357
Uberti Win 73 38/357
as much shotgun as you can afford. All will need cowboy smith work
Stoeger
Bakail
Shsrptail
BSS
SKB
or a 97 if you want one of those one-hole abominations!
good gun leather is a must.
Let cowboys ag matches know yuh are looking for guns & gear. There are used guns & gear out there will work for you.-
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3 hours ago, Cypress Sun said:
Video AND audio please!
My wife found a primer with the vacuum cleaner. That was the LAST time she vacuumed my reloading room 🤔
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1 hour ago, Krazy Kajun said:
Yeah I got one of them little tools....stick the end of it into the Federal primer box and wiggle it to "free" it up. Once again it's all about the "wiggle."
Kajun
Ifn you wiggle it more than 3 times you’re playing with it 🤔
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4 hours ago, Randy Saint Eagle, SASS # 64903 said:
I just push the plastic tray out and the tabs move without any problem?
Randy
Mine always get fouled. Maybe I aint holding my mouth right!
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33 minutes ago, Tarheel Doc said:
Just curious what are you doing with the tool? What makes it so useful? Thanks
Poping up the tab to slide open the box.
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If you use Federal Primers and don’t have one of these, go to Harbor Freight today and buy one. You can thank me later!
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Go mechanical.
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I generally drag out my 22s & 410 double to shoot at least one match a year, usually in the summertime )when it’s hot and the lighter guns are less work!) this is for a monthly club match. I’ve never had a problem with our knockdowns, if fairly hit. I do aim a bit more for the upper 1/3 of target than I would with my 38s.
shooting 22s is fun. I have a Win pump and a Marlin 39a. A Ruger Single Six, a Ruger Shopkeeper, a Colt new frontier. I bring them all and have fun.-
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Verdadero passed June 8 2024. A great friend and cowboy. He and I travelled to many matches together. He mentored me as I started cowboy shooting & reloading. Truly a great guy.
I know he is gone with Jesus now, but I’m gonna miss him
Vaya Con Dios Pard
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40-65 Win with Unique powder?
in SASS Wire
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Thanks.