Scarlett

It’s very simple. Remove bolt and use the handy dandy gadget. See pictures. the block holds the bolt for 73 and/or 66. punch, comes with kit, out the pin. Dont move the block and you won’t lose the pin. You can reuse it. see how dirty it is? Doesn’t take much to build up and raise the extractor so it can’t grab the case rim. SHINY and clean! line up extractor and bolt. Insert pin. Hope this helps you! Big hugs! Scarlett

I do this. If I try too hard, I mess up. Widder never told me to not listen or @Krazy Kajun… or not to double cock…Double cocking works for ME! Hugs! Scarlett

And, don’t forget to remove and clean under the handy dandy new extractors! The carbon build up gets under it and, over time, lifts the extractor and it can’t engage the fired case. I have a handy dandy gadget for such. Glad you’re back in business. You remind me that I need to add one to my travel kit. Glad you came to SC. Hugs! Scarlett

I was in Norfolk, Virginia a year or two ago eating lunch after touring the USS Wisconsin. My Daddy served on her. Anyway, get a text from FedEx that 120# of smokeless powder had been delivered and signed for by E. Tipton (me). I live smack in the middle of the city less than a block from the Courthouse and I’m several hours away - there’s two huge packages labeled EXPLOSIVE/HAZARDOUS on my stoop. I was furious. Called ShootersWorld, they RAISED all kinds of hell with FedEx. Powder was there when I got home. During Covid, drivers were allowed to sign. If it says signature required, it better be MY signature. If driver has permission to sign and something happens to package? No recourse. FWIW, I get to know my drivers, thank them, compliment them to their supervisors, and tip them generously at Christmas. Hugs! Scarlett

I do the exact same thing as @Badlands Bob #61228 Exactly. Though he does it quicker than I and probably more efficiently. My brain can NOT alternate. I “generally” shoot odd shots Left and even shots Right but double cocking works with my brain and allows me to change leads without crossing over or really thinking about it. I agree with Bob, too, on split pistols with a gun in between. Without, I move with the guns - why? Because I’m a GUNFIGHTER! Frontier Cartridge Gunfighter! Big hugs! Scarlett

For clarification: I have NO INTEREST in slip hammering. I am still curious about the folks I see go around… fast shooters - what I would classify as top 15%…at a state match. With less than a second or two separating places, a go around could cost a win. @Captain Bill Burt I ONLY shoot Jimmy Spurs pistols ! He’s the best! He said, “you don’t need a short stroke, you need a smooth stroke” and, get the full hammer strike. Half cock prevents any go around for me. And, the set back triggers are killer! Hugs! Scarlett

I’m with Sarge! I disassemble/maintain my own equipment - guns and presses etc. I know my limitations - they are few but I know them. Wink wink Longhunter is a SUPER guy! Jim@longhunt.com Hugs! Scarlett

It’s such fun!! You will love Alaska and all the nice cowboys and cowgirls!! You won’t be disappointed!! GO! Hugs! Scarlett

I shoot FCGF and do not slip hammer. I did for a time when I first started and viewed it as a bad habit for ME - I shot between a lot of targets! lol. This past year we traveled a LOT. I shot with folks from all over and noticed… shooters who have a lot of go arounds seem to slip hammer. Seems to me that in slip hammering, some function is not performing as it should and firing pin is not engaging the primer properly… @Red River Ray SASS#33254 on rifles: lever, trigger, lever, trigger… does the same not apply to pistols? It seems to me that an awful lot of time is wasted going around… thereby eliminating ANY gained benefit of the method… Hugs! Scarlett

@Whip Callahan @Zeke come over to NY every year for the NY State match. @Lawman and @Serenity live in Canada and come here for EOT and Land Run. Great to see you at the SC match! Hugs! Scarlett

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That was SC! @Slippery Stew saves enough money on no banquet and no badges (people have been so clever) that he provides a BBQ lunch and drink EACH day of main match! NC has a Free Match contest - wear your NC badge from any year and get in a drawing for a free match! Badges would have to be at least $3 each with pin and probably $5 with a magnet. Slippery Stew also buys good prizes and shooter gifts with the funds and our club is super supportive of the cowboys, too. There are ways to be creative! Hugs! Scarlett

Jimmy is THE guy for Rugers! And Maple syrup! It’s delicious! Hugs! Scarlett

Thanks for your order! You’re gonna love shooting FC!! I don’t do anything special with my guns as far as lube. I use lubed bullets in my rifle (so I know what is APP) and coated bullets in my pistols (I don’t offer lubed 32s). I use Ballistol. I do not like using water on my guns - the cylinder face can be wiped off with any disinfectant wipe - cheapest you can find. Oil after it dries with Balistol or whatever you’d like. I use brush and swab after EVERY stage in my shotgun chambers. I roll crimp and use fiber wads to prevent the nasty “snot snake”. There’s a gazillion ways to do what we are doing. Find what works for you. If I can be of assistance, let me know! I’m quicker to respond to emails bulletsbyscarlett@gmail.com Hugs! Scarlett

The SC books are super cool and have the spiral binding! It’s so much easier to use and was cheaper than stapling according to our MD. As a shooter, yes on book. As a Sponsor… ABSOLUTELY. I want people to know that I sponsored the match/stage etc. Big hugs! Scarlett