Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator

And that Handy Dandy Gadget works great. I have one I keep in for shop for cleaning and one in truck for cleaning is emergency arises. Gig comes with punch. I find cleaning of residue from my BP sub (and sometimes Clays and Clay Dot) trapped under extractor a worth while addition to cleaning after several matches. I use SOG extractors and non-extension firing pin system but extractor cleaning should be a worthwhile addition to all 73 rifles cleaning sessions ever so often.

I like this idea for starters also. Maybe just drop of any oil on firing pins for a quick try. You might be surprised.

Interesting story here: Our store's major cowboy gun dealer at time was Cimarron so we ordered '73s from them and usually had them sent directly to Cody. We then sold them as "race ready" for customers. Some Cody sent on to customer and never came back to us. Others we often sold to Joe then he resold them. When Miss Ann (my late wife) passed away Donald (Cody) and his wife Linda flew down for funeral. There Cody and Briscoe (Joe) met face-to-face and struck up more of a one-on-one "partnership" so no middle man was involved. We were all friends so it worked best for all. There are a number of shooters that still mention to me how they got their Codymatic from me. BTW, the Briscoes are fine, traveling a lot, not tent vending any more nor shooting much. They were at EOT passing thru this year. I do not live far from them so can go visit easily.

I have owned and when in firearms business, sold many Codymatics for close to 10 years. Even had several Cody designated as The Billy Boots Model (shortened 24" to 19", rolled crown, and more of Cody's tricks). Great rifles. But, as Stan mentioned stroke is not as short as many of the newer "drop-in" (not cut/weld) 73s now available. Codymatics always impressed me as to how smooth they ran. IMO when one goes to the newer short strokes, they usually give up some smoothness and gain a bit more resistance (effort inn throw) for the shorter lever throw achieved.

me too. Been to a few of his Outdoor Channel gatherings when in Vegas. He was glad to have someone there to represent his show where most there were for hunting shows. We, Handlebar Doc, Longhunter, Kirkpartick Kid &/or Briso were often in town for SASS convention and/or SHOT show so a few cowboys in costume and SHOOT magazine staff was welcome site for The Cowboy show's hosts., Flash or Tequila.

He did a fine job hosting but sure enough good Elvis impersonator.

Good competitor, entertainer, and just fun to be around. As I remember he was one of the entertainers at Judge and Kate's wedding. As was Dusty Rogers and band. Miss seeing Flash.

yes indeed.

Cleburne your closest, 55 minutes. Bar-3 about 2h 15min, Albany 95 min, 10horns 80 min

Al, Bar-3 now 2nd weekend. bb

Very nice. Handy and simple fix to a welcomed cart attachment.

I agree with all, IF any difference it is very minimal for our game. If the slightest increase in groups shot bothers you mentally, go with what leaves less "doubt" in your shooting. Personally, I would go with KIS method that is a Non Stop standard. Example: your wife needs 1.45" for carbine then load that for all, including revolvers. Just Keep It Simple in loading. I set the OAL seating for 105 then do not change seater for 125, 135, or 147. All stays same in primer, charge, and seater set, KIS. Groups and velocity (which is checked) are tests that make for no mental hesitance. I will sometimes separate loads to headstamp because often one feeds more flawless over another.

sent you PM.

I took Lawman and Too Tall's advice and stayed out of this bar this year. However I did take a pic of the good looking cowgirl out front.

Deep thought as to whether it time for one more Old Overholt.