The Loose Moose

WTS set of 44 special Cimarron Richards Transition model Type II open top pistols. They are 5 1/2” blued barrels with case color frames. They sport the larger army style grips. These pistols are in stock condition with the only modifications of embossing the front sights with 24kt gold leaf and refinishing the grips to remove the slick varnish. The grips are linseed oil finished. These pistols are chambered in 44 special but also fit 44 Russian and 44 colt loads. Asking $1100 for the set. I can deliver these in person at the TX State Championship match at Plum Creek, or I can ship them from my FFL to your FFL at buyers cost.

Ruger red box matched set of 45LC New Model Vaquero pistols with sass sequential serials. These pistols are stainless steel with 5 1/2” barrels. They have the Montado style hammers and black checkered grips with sass logo badges. These pistols were made in 2013 and come as is in their original stock condition without any modifications. They are ready to be sent to your favorite slick em up gunsmith to become race guns, or simply install some aftermarket springs. These guns were backups for us and saw little use, less than 50 rds through them each. I’m asking $1700 and can deliver these in person to the TX state championship match at Plum Creek. Otherwise will ship from my FFL to your FFL at your cost.

WTS 40-65 Browning 1885 BPCR High Wall single shot rifle along with all the accessories to get you loading for it. Asking $3,000 for the whole package plus shipping, no trades. includes: Rifle with original Browning rear vernier tang and front globe insert sights, with soft case Brass: 520 total pieces of properly head-stamped 40-65 brass (very hard to find these days) 250 new starline 200 once fired starline 36 once fired Peterson 34 new Bertram Dies and bullets: Lyman 40-65 dies and compression plug Redding pro 40-65 seating die 200 spitzer 400gr lead bullets sized .409 Assortment of .40 cal fiber and poly wads Also have a .410 lube sizer die For those who are interested in shooting long range matches or especially if you’ve ever wanted to compete in BPCR silhouettes, this rifle was engineered to weigh in just under the NRA weight requirement for BPCR competition. It’s a 30” half round half octagon badger barrel on a Miroku made 1885 high wall action with a coil spring. Bore is pristine. This rifle was able to dial in the 1123yd buffalo at The Whittington center range in Raton, NM and repeatedly score hits. The 40-65 cartridge is favored for its lighter recoil and somewhat similar ballistics as a 45-70. The package can be delivered FTF if in the South/Central TX area (will be at TX State championship match at Plum Creek), otherwise buyer will pay to have rifle shipped from my FFL to yours at cost. Rifle will ship to FFL and accessories can be shipped directly to you if you choose.

You better eat your wheaties, they weigh over 9lbs a piece unloaded. They’re essentially hand held revolving rifles. They sure do bark thunderously loud, they’ll make the mouse fart - powder puffers tuck their tails in shame and envy!

Best I’ve gotten is 7fps standard deviation on my match loads. The single best thing I did to improve that was compression, but wad type, powder brand, and neck tension also played a big role too. The velocities tightened up and scores improved.

Cullie, my 100yd zero on my Sharps rifle is 34moa with an MVA soule staff. I have a pedersoli staff that zeros at 7moa on the same rifle. There’s some differences in the manufacture of these sights. For BPCR my drop is about 55 moa at 500yds shooting a 500gr at about 1150fps, so I dial up to 89moa to start on the rams and adjust as needed for conditions. If I’m going further out, I’m dropping about 130moa on the Quigley Buffalo at 805yds so I dial in 164moa on my sight to start. your settings will vary depending on your front sight height and the load you’re shooting, but you’re in the ballpark with your 36moa zero.