Choctaw Jack
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No entertaining or imaginative backstory to behind my alias, just a nod to an ancestor.
My maternal grandfather ,Henry Stone,
was a fullblooded Choctaw , living in the Indian Territory (soon to become the great state of Oklahoma).
Henry was an industrious sort, owning both land and cattle, but he had the audacity ( insert sarcasm here ) to marry a pretty , blonde, young lady with an un-approving family. It seems her father and brothers (both younger and older than she), made no secret of their disapproval of the marriage.
After several years of marriage, Henry and two of his younger brothers-in-law were hunting squirrels when Henry as "accidentally" shot twice in the back.
The boys failed to mention this to anyone, and no one thought to look for him until late the next day.
Unfortunately, but not unexpectedly, Henry did not survive, leaving behind his wife and my Grandfather who was 5 years old at the time.
The young widow wasted no time marrying the hired hand, ( the story here is unclear as to how long it took them to wed , but it was reportedly a matter of a few weeks )and produced several half siblings to my Grandfather.
My Grandfather didn't relate to me how he was treated by his step-family, but other family members have told me that he wasn't treated well because of his Choctaw ancestry.
So, as a small way to honor my ancestry I chose the alias
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I waited months a year for a pair of .45 Evil Roys .
Consecutive numbers don't matter to some, but that's what I wanted, so the wait was worth it for me.
Of course, YMMV
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For Sale : Ladies Taos brand moccasins. Split cowhide that is as soft as deerskin.
9 inches tall with Velcro closures and a tie at the top.
Ladies size 5
These mocs haven't been made for years and are very hard to find.
By their condition I don't think they were ever worn outside, if at all. The fringe is in perfect condition and the soles are practically un marked.
Asking $70.00 plus shipping.
First " I'll take them "wins.
Pm me with any questions
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9 hours ago, Mayhem Mae said:
Does anybody anneal straight wall cases? I anneal my 45/70 and 45 Colt every couple of firings. I've never done any 38s but I have plenty.
When I was shooting 45 Colt, I annealed my brass.
But since I switched to C45S there hasn't been any need to anneal.
As Kid Rich said, your guns stay much cleaner when you annual.
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I had Lasic surgery before having cataracts removed, so it was a little different f or me , but both procedures went great.
I had one eye adjusted to focus at just a little over arms length ( front site distance) , and one for driving and other " farther out" activities.
Its' worked really well for me.
Had the cataract surgery about six years ago, and so far ,every thing is good.
I can function quite well without corrective lenses, but for really small, close up work, keep a couple of pairs of dollar store reading reading glasses laying around. I can drive without glasses with no problem. ( I Don drive much at night, but that has more to do with the Lasic treatment.
A good Pard just had his cataracts removed, and he chose to have the distance lenses in both eyes, and has to use glasses for up close work.
I tell him his readers are just like his American Express card :
" Don't Leave Leave Home without It!"
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Thoughts and prayers out for Bud Guzzlin', Nate Leadspoon, and all of the Gila Rangers!
Fowler City( the shooting venue for the club) would be an unimaginable loss if the Trout fire makes it that far.
I hope that all of the members and their families are safe, and remain that way!
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I usually don't TO more than a few shooters at a time, and try not to pick brass for too long.
My precautions while casting bullets are about the same as always. Good ventilation. Wear some sort of gloves, hand washing before eating or drinking.
Nothing extreme.
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I used to worry about absorbing lead during the bullet making process, but my (limited) research has since led me to believe that more damage is done at the firing line. As I understand it, the lead styphynate in primers is more damaging from inhaling it while shooting, or timing and spotting, than absorption through the skin.
Another of my concerns was not having enough ventilation at my melting pot.
The temperature at which lead vaporized is much higher than its melting point, so it would be harder to ingest ( by inhalation) at the temps we normally see.
What is a concern is the fumes generated by the contaminated found on the raw sources we use in casting bullets
I made the switch from dry tumbling to wet, and continue to use the normal precautions, and in the last few years my lead level has continued to fall.
Hope this helps.
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Like Kid Rich, I live and shoot in a dry, dusty,rocky area of the southwest. So, to keep the crude out of my Mec, I wipe the hulls down with a cloth sprayed with silicone spray lube.
Knocks the dust off and gives me a chance for a quick visual inspection.
Wipe them down, run them through the loader, drop them in the shell checker, and then in a 25 plastic 25 round cartridge box.
Gives plenty of time for the silicone to dry, and I'm GTG for the next match.
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TM,
I have shot EOT in both locations ( I'm a NM resident) and comparing the two brass recovery procedures in a match of that size, I still prefer the lost brass match.
At one EOT in Phoenix, there was over 800 shooters. That's a lot of time waiting on brass pickers.
But , as you said, agree to disagree.
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Several of our area annual and regional matches use local youth organizations as brass pickers, and the shooter's donations fund the groups activities.
I have always appreciated, and donated to, their efforts.
But at a major match where there are hundreds of shooters in multiple posses, the time between shooters, waiting for the brass pickers to clear the stage, can really add to the length of a shooting day.
I, personally, have always took this into consideration when loading for this type of match and try to avoid using new brass,knowing that I probably won't get my brass back.
I usually buy brass from the kids to help with their fund raiser , and I can always use a little extra brass.
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1.48-1.50 with a 200 grain RNFP.
Never a feeding problem in 15 years.
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I started with a setup like this.
Still shooting the Evil Roys , 15 years later.
Should have kept the Stoeger.
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12 minutes ago, irish ike, SASS #43615 said:
Some of the smokeless shooters stopped loading. They found buying Winchester Double AA's was equal too or cheaper than reloading?????
Reloading shotgun isn't necessarily all about cost.
Being able to tailor your loads to your liking is a major consideration. Shooting a 5 or 6 stage match using cheap "game loads" can be a game changer for shooters that don't like recoil.
And, as Boggus Deal mentioned, the quality of factory loads ain't what it used to be.
For me the satisfaction of loading all of my ammunition, not just shotgun, is worth the effort.
.....except when you pull the trigger and all you hear is CLICK!!!!
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A good Pard of mine has A-fib. At a match last year, in the middle of a stage, he became dizzy and disoriented and had to be helped off of the line.
Subsequent tests showed he had anything. Went in and was given electric shock conversion therapy, and after being monitored for a couple of weeks, seems all is well.
Glad he didn't wait too long.
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I use a one pound coffee can with scree coverig the top
I formed a slight depression in the middle, and when I need to use it, I pour the powder/shot mixture in the depression and give it a shake.
Works like a charm.
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And I was thinking the boot heel of New Mexico.....
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Ken Griner of Griner Gunworks has done two pairs for me.
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Kid,
Those clips are going to be really hard on your gunbelt.
If you have suspenders that attach to your pants belt loops with harness snaps , make two strips of leather about a half inch wide and long enough to go around your gun belt. Punch a hole near each end of the straps and thread a split ring (like those on keyrings) through the hole. Slide one strap on each side of your gunbelt and attach the harness strap to the split rings.
I've seen these made commercially, but I don't know who makes them.
Good Luck!
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Depends on the finish.
If it's wax based, a petroleum based solvent usually works.
As Rip Snorter said, alcohol usually works quite well.
It's necessary to remove any grease and oil, and anything keeps the new dye from penetrating,off of the leather.
If it's possible, after cleaning the surface, test a small spot with a little water.
If it absorbs into the leather, it's probably good to go.
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Strip the old finish, apply a good, even coat of dark blue dye.
After it dries completely, follow up with black dye.
This usually will cover any previous dye color.
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I'm not usually a fan of musicals, but ,like Big Sage, I've always enjoyed Paint Your Wagon.
Lee Marvin did a great job, but to me, Ray Walston was a standout. Clint Eastwood's acting was good, but his singing, not so much.
Another musical I like (surprisingly to me) is Chicago.
No real standouts, but a good ensemble cast. Not a fan of Richard Gere , but his portrayal of a shyster lawyer seems to fit his personality.
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Route 66 La Bajada Hill Near Santa Fe, N.M.
in SASS Wire Saloon
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As a longtime New Mexico resident, I'm sad to say that the roads in NM are notorious for their poor condition.
Thanks, SJ, for the picture.