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Interesting.
Thanks.
I'm gonna have to try the curved belt.
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Anyone here use gunbelts with a curve to them? Regular or moneybelt?
What I mean is: if you lay the belt flat on a table, does the leather look like part of a circle, or a straight line?
If yes, does the curve make a difference in comfort and staying on?
If no, do you have any issues with the belt being uncomfortable or wanting to work its way down/off?
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On 1/25/2024 at 4:09 PM, Griff said:
I can't help on 38s & BP... but BP with the 45 Colt and general rifle loading, I can offer up what I do. 45 Colt rifles, I use a bullet I cast from a RCBS 45-225-CAV mold, it has a great lube groove which carries enough lube for my 24-¼" rifles. For pistols I load the C45S with either Goex or APP and a 160 grain cast bullet from Badman bullets, absolutely no need for that big 45 case in the handguns at SASS distances. (Not really needed in the rifles, but takes a special carrier to adapt a toggle link to use the short case).
For the 45-70, using Goex, I compress my powder using a compression die. then a "waxed card" wad (think old paper milk jug, then either a lubed wool wad or a grease cookie and a 405 grain RFN bullet that I size & lube with SPG. This gives me plenty of lube for the 26" bbl on my 1886. In my rifles I'm not using a "hard cast" bullet, and compressing the load with the bullet stands a good chance of deforming the nose.
Thank you!
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I went with 125 grain 38 and 200 grain 45, truncated cone.
I will likely get a heavier 38 and 45 next time. Just want to experiment.
Got Swiss ff powder.
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4 minutes ago, Eyesa Horg said:
I think it's good til the end of March.
Cool. Thanks!
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19 minutes ago, Eyesa Horg said:
Joe,
If you decide to try Desperado, send me a PM with your email and I'll scan and send you a gift cert for $25 off on a thousand. Will cover shipping at least.
Thank you!
Damn it. I ordered a few minutes before reading this. I may order more and take you up on that.
THank you! I appreciate that.
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Any advantages going with a truncated cone vs round nose flat point?
I'd like these rounds to also serve as possible self defense, though for the woods I thing it's better to just get some Buffalo Bore and carry my Ruger Bisley Vaquero.
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3 minutes ago, Tyrel Cody said:
125gr for .38s
165gr or 180gr for .45s160gr or 180gr for .44WCF or .44 Russian
Desperado Cowboy Bullets do work pretty good with BP. But I mostly use Scarlett’s coated bullets for everything.
Thanks!
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What bullet weights do y'all use for SASS in .38 and .45 Colt?
I'm looking to load up for CAS and also for a woods gun. I figure the woods rounds should be heavier, hard cast.
Truncated cones I figure
will feed better in lever actions, so that's probably the best shape overall.
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Great points!
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2 minutes ago, Scarlett said:
@Dallas McBoomboom is also dabbling in the big lube bullets! He is in Indiana. He’s a great cowboy! Loads of fun to shoot with and excellent person all around!
Hugs!
Scarlett
Great! Thanks! I'll see if I can reach out.
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Do y'all use a standard bullet size for .45 and .38, or do you have to check the bore size of each gun? Looking at ordering bullets and maybe a mold-just want to be sure.
THanks.
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Thanks for the replies!
I will certainly check out Desperado Cowboy Bullets and Custom Bullet Molds!
What do you think of freezing the cookie to help with seating/compression without squeezing out the lube?
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Howdy,
Building up my gear to start reloading BP soon. Went looking for Big Lube molds: .38 Special and .45 Colt (maybe .4570 also). Seems they're out of business.
Any ideas on similar molds? Solutions?
Here's one idea I have. Please feel free to give your opinion, as y'all have experience here that I do not...
I have heard about using lube wads, but compressing will usually squeeze the lube into the powder.
So do you think this will work:
- Card between bullet and powder (like paper plate material)
- Drop of something like white glue over that to seal it.
- Putting in the lube wad/cookie on top, but out of the freezer. This would keep the lube in the wad (frozen) from squishing out when compressed.
Note:
If this technique works, and if I am the first one to think of it, I expect to be placed in the SASS hall of fame and my image to replace the SASS Cowboy on every logo. Also, when I attend any SASS matches, all present must do a jig: violently dancing while screaming "Yee-Yeee Partoski-Poo Poo" and firing their pistols into their shooting carts. (only one handed allowed).
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2 minutes ago, Rye Miles #13621 said:
I love the .357 but if I was going into bear country I’d want the biggest bullet I could carry. .45 or .44 magnum would do the job better than. .357 IMHO
Yeah I agree. I'd be fine with a .357 around here, but when it comes down to it, if I had to pick one caliber it would be 45 Colt.
Now I need to see if the Bisley grip on the Cimarron can me modified into a No. 5 style: maybe with a regular plow handle grip frame front.
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3 minutes ago, Alpo said:
I was following you all the way up to that line.
otto get involved, and that was supposed to say WITH EITHER?
Edited.
Thanks for the heads up on the typo.
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How-dee!!!
Just wanting to hear the pros and cons and bipidee-baps..
I am converting a Ruger Old Vaquero in 45 Colt to a Bisley. This will be a woods gun loaded with Buffalo Bore.
This got me thinking: Anyone done a conversion to a Colt replica, like a CImarron/Uberty to make a Bisley into a sort of No5 grip: switching out the front grip-frame section of the Bisley for a standard plowshare on for less of a forward slant?
The question after that is whether to carry a 45 Colt or 357 Magnum to the woods. While the .357 is a stout round, I am wondering the comparison to a 45 Colt loaded all the way with BP. I know the 357 is much faster, but damn if that report isn't obnoxious. Seems like the 45, although slower, would still be plenty effective against large animals, especially with a hard cast bullet. I'm talking for defense, not hunting.
I have a pair of flat-tops in 45 that I have thought about selling to get them in .38, and then get the Bisley revolvers in 45 Colt. I find the extra barrel wall thickness in .38 to make the Single Action Army feel a little front heavy.
If going to brown bear country, I think I'd stick with the Ruger loaded with Buffalo Bore and with either a 45-70 lever action or a 12 gauge with 3" magnum slugs.
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1 minute ago, The Rainmaker, SASS #11631 said:
This conversion should be a parts replacement with maybe some minor fitting. If you can strip your pistol down, it will be no problem.
A good resource is Power Custom; they'll walk you through whatever you need.
Thanks! I will look into that resource!
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Apologies for replying so late. Thank you for the replies.
Ordered the Bisley hammer, trigger, and grip frame. The trigger is on back order, so hopefully won;t be too long.
I called Ruger and they can do the conversion, but said to call in a month or so because they are swamped. Wouldn;t mind doing it myself as long as there's no real serious gunsmithing involved.
This will be my woods gun: 45 Colt loaded with Buffalo Bore or similar. It's a blued gun, but I got the frame and hammer (not sure bout the trigger) in stainless. I think it will look interesting, but really it's just for the woods, so nothing to worry about really.
Gotta say, not a fan of Rugers for the historical look (too chunky) but great guns for the woods. I think the new Ruger vaqueros are same size as Colts though-not sure. I do very much like the Ruger "Bisley" grips. They are, for me, a perfect shape. I believe they are actually the Elmer Kieth #5 or something like that. I have thought of converting a regular plow-handle from Cimarron to that style by keeping the front part of the regular grip frame and adding a Bisley rear part of the frame.
This is because some years ago I had to sell my Bisley revolvers due to life, and still miss them. Having held the #5 style, I prefer that style over both the standard plow-handle version and the standard Bisley version. Of course, I would also swap in a Bisley hammer and trigger.
Come to think of it, maybe better to get a regular Bisley Cimarron and just swap in the regular plow handle front grip frame section.
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HOwdy,
I have an Old Ruger Vaquero in 45 Colt with a 4.75" barrel. This will solely serve as my woods gun-in case of being assailed by a large critter. I plan on loading it with Buffalo Bore or equivalent rounds.
However, I want to to convert it into a Bisley, as it is much more comfortable, for me, to shoot etc. with hot loads.
Any advice on this? Better to sell it and buy a Bisley one?
There was someone here selling a Bisley version, but I lost track.
Also, in the middle of a career change so gathering info for the next month or three until I catch up-unless someone is interested in a trade.
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Just recalled Manatee.
I shot with him down in Okeechobee, and he gave me a spring for the Marlin rifle I had back then.
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SASS Alias: Bisley Joe
SASS#: 29738
Where are you from: Cuba, New York, Florida, North Carolina, California, Colorado, Arizona...
How long have I been shooting SASS: Since 2000
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Revolver for Sale
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Posted · Edited by Bisley Joe
FOR SALE. One Cimarron Single Action Army, 4.75" barrel, 45 Colt. Black Powder Frame.
New. I fired about 25 rounds through it. Selling because I prefer the Bisley grips.
I am selling this revolver for $500 including shipping.