Choctaw Jack

Yep, watched it from the start. The wife and I really enjoy it. I think it's one of Sheridan's better efforts. Choctaw

I've been using Ed's Red for years. Seems to work well for me. I don't use a full measure of acetone(25%) because the acetone can damage the finish on stocks and grips. I use it as an all purpose around the shop for anything from freeing rusted parts to removing stickers and labels. Cheap to make so I'm pretty liberal with it. Choctaw

Don't know for sure, might just be me, but it seems like most if not all of the W-W brass I have accumulated has a cannelure. I won't load brass with a cannelure because the only case separations I have had were with cannelured cases. No fun digging half a case out of my rifle in the middle of a match! Choctaw

I shoot two '73s, a 18.5 inch and a 20 inch, both with octagonal barrels. I recently acquired a '66 with the round 19.5 inch carbine barrel. Even with the heavier brass receiver it "feels" much lighter than the octagonal barreled '73s. I haven't weighed them yet, so I'm just going by feel. Of course, YMMV. Choctaw

My great aunts given name was Bertha, but nearly everyone in the family called her Aunt Bert. During WWII, she,among other things, drove a beer truck( delivering kegs and barrels) and worked as butcher( lifting and breaking sides of beef. This I witnessed in person at our butcher shop in the late '60s. She must have been in her early fifties at the time). Aunt Bert was a tall-ish, slender lady, not at all un -feminine, but being raised with a house full of brothers, I'm sure she probably earned her nickname. Choctaw

Sad news, indeed. George was one of the nicest people you would ever want to meet. I always enjoyed our conversations at the Geronimo Trails Shootout in Membres, NM. He was also very generous with his time and bullets from Bang and Clang Bullets. He will be missed. Choctaw Jack

Used mine for loading 45-70. Good tool to have.

Same in New Mexico

Take spare rifles and LOTS of ammo!!!

Several years ago my son and I shot on the Rosebud Sioux reservation.At that time, you were required to have a tribal approved guide, usually a tribal member. At that time you could book anything from a basic hunt to an all inclusive expedition. I recommend them highly. Guides and info are available on the web. Choctaw Jack

.......or get off the sidewalk!

UB, Unless you have experienced Mesa Verde,a person can't truly appreciate how perfectly you captured the spirit of such a place. Wonderfully expressed! Thank You, Sir! Choctaw Jack

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When I lived in Southern New Mexico, it wasn't unusual to see rattlesnakes moving from bush to bush in the top of the rabbit brush. The ground was often nearly too hot to touch, so I guess this was their way to keep cooler. That will teach you to keep your head up and your eyes open.

My wife's favorite show. Me, not so much.