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@Boggus Deal #64218 learned something new again today -- thank you

Found this (not SASS forum) -- Reinforcing the Uberti Winchester 1866 loading gate | BPCR Long Range Shooting

@Boggus Deal #64218 thank you --purpose? more education please

Could you elaborate "carrier flag" for the greenhorn amongst the cactus, please...

Absolutely correct, I changed the wording on the initial post -- yes, the bursting charge is much less. Interesting the full propellant charge for the 14"/50 was 420lbs total divided into 4 bags or 105lbs of powder per bag - while the 16"50 Mk7 were 660lbs total divided into 6 bags or 110lbs of powder per bag. Obviously with a change in larger shell diameter and weight for the 16"/50.

Did you get to meet Von Braun and Guenter Wendt?

Loved seeing the Dolphins swim around the capsule -- We were watching the splashdown live from the station & watching the thermal imaging camera track, then switching to colored video of the spacecraft during/after re-entry thru drogue and main's deployment, everything looked like images of the Apollo returns (obviously better video etc). But when the spacecraft got closer to splashdown (<100ft) the mains looked more like CGI not live action - almost like a video card would generate & not even a ripple when they went into the water after collapsing... thoughts? @Big Sage, SASS #49891 Life, @Trailrider #896 --- what do you guys think from being in the industry?

@Subdeacon Joe Thank you for posting about this --- every day I get to learn something new about history

Just sent you some light reading --- Headache to follow

Just read a good article about EOD in the Marshall Islands --- letter-from-the-marshall-islands-defuzing-the-past (credit archaeology magazine) - the estimated percentage of ordnance that didn't explode on impact is astounding. Amazing how much unexploded ordnance is still being found around the world from capitol cities to minor dots on the map. trivia note: U.S. battleships with 14-inch guns that provided heavy gunfire support included USS Nevada (BB-36), USS Texas (BB-35), USS New York (BB-34), USS Idaho (BB-42) and USS Tennessee (BB-43) during the Iwo Jima campaign. Shell Dye Markers: Nevada (BB-36) - Orange Pennsylvania (BB-38) - Red New York (BB-34) and Texas (BB-35)- No dye New Mexico (BB-40) - Green Mississippi (BB-41) - Orange Idaho (BB-42) - Blue Tennessee (BB-43) - No Dye California (BB-44) - No Dye 14" HC Shell weight: 1,275lbs (propellant charge [full] 420lbs (4 bags)) 14" AP shell weight: 1,500lbs

From Longhunter's website: Pioneer Coiled Safety Spring for M1873 in the product code is says Model 1866 and 1873

You couldn't miss Ms Scarlett in her red hat 🙂 & was gracious to pull out her match shotgun to let me handle. Definitely slick to open/close especially for me (used to a heavy latch feel). I'm a southpaw shooter, so it was nice to handle a shotgun with the modified lever to see how it functioned.

Were you in there on Sat afternoon. I came in to see Scarlett's shotgun with the modified opening lever?

"A man's got to know his limitations" "The difference between a hero and a coward is one step sideways." Gene Hackman RIP...

Welcome to EOT, everyone stay hydrated, sunscreen even if you don't think you need it & have FUN!!