Go West

Retrieved my email from the junk folder, no pun intended. I cast my vote.

You can only load 2 in a shotgun at a time per SASS rules. I just watched a video yesterday with Deuce Stevens reviewing this shotgun. He showed loading one on the carrier and shoving one in the chamber. Check YouTube videos. As an alternative, you can use it in Wild Bunch matches that do allow stuffing the magazine. You would need to trim the mag spring to get the 6th shell in. In that game, you don't load the chamber off the clock. 87s have to be levered vigorously (run it like a rental). It might be a good idea to review the SASS rules.

I've bought from Sportsman's Warehouse when it goes on sale for $51/25 lbs., free shipping. It's been on sale multiple times since I last bought, but I have 4 bags at the moment.

I'm using PP and like it. I use a grey wad, 12.8 gr. and 7/8 shot. I've reused the hulls multiple times and have only noticed the dirt from the range.

Prayers up for the family at this time. This is sad news indeed.

I've sifted dirt by hand at the range, but thought a rotary soil sifter would work more efficiently. Some use old bicycle rims while this one uses buckets.

Try searching the Net by using SASS and shotgun loads. Then try searching for SASS and .45 Colt loads. You'll get multiple answers for each. You may find you'll have multiple questions. For me, powder is selected based on availability and price. I use two different powders, one for shotgun and one for cartridges. Find a load that your rifle likes if you use the same recipe as for handgun. I run the same load in .38 Special, but use different loads in .45. I would recommend getting several reloading manuals and reading through them before you load anything. Lee, Lyman, Lyman Cast among others are my go to. You save money by buying in quantity like 8 lb. kegs, thousands of primers, thousands of bullets and taking account of sales and promotions. The caution here is make sure you'll be happy with what you order/purchase.

I told smiths who worked on my guns that I was using Winchester primers and needed reliable ignition. That was some time ago and with the primer shortage, I've not had any issues with any brand I've found and used. I have small rifle primers waiting their turn in the press.

Natchez has them for $50 with free shipping. Winchesters for $60. Today and tomorrow.

If you're like me you have a box of various cleaners, solvents and oils. I have several that cut the carbon easier than others. The aluminum carriers are easier to clean than the brass ones and easier to do if you clean them frequently instead of letting them build up a lot. If you choose to tumble yours, let the rest of us know about the outcome. Glad to hear your eye surgery went well btw.

Always look forward to Bordertown. Apps are out soon. Los Vaqueros, OPSA, Bordertown Sunday and Wild Bunch are all at the Tombstone Livery. If you're in the neighborhood, stop on by and enjoy the venue. You can venture into Tombstone and experience the food, drinks and the vibe before and after.

I haven't heard Ruger removed stock gun parts. I would rather have a cylinder indexing properly than not.

I had one Ruger over index about 20 years ago. They replaced it and it's been running well ever since. It happens, but their warranty is very good. Non-stock parts should be removed before sending in.

I put a reminder on my calendar.

Paper plates are a cheap start and the Range Time brackets are nice. There are other companies out there if you look. If you're shooting in the desert, please don't do clay birds due to the mess you would have. We don't need or want more trash left. It looks bad and riles nature lovers whether a gun enthusiast or not.

I checked 231 loads using a 125 gr. bullet. The new Hodgdon Reloading magazine showed 3.9 gr. @ 876 fps and the Lyman Cast book showed showed 3.9 gr. @ 733 fps. I can understand a small difference, but this seems a bit much for the same charge and bullet.

Typically 3 per month and toss in a few like Bordertown. Occasional posts on the Wire. If my age and health keeps it up, they'll be using an hour glass to time me.

Yesterday was great, looking forward to today.

Make some dummy rounds of different lengths to see what your gun likes. Check the gap between the cartridge guides and shim the right one if it is too loose.

Spendy, but the good thing is you get the rest of the gun free.

I have a bone spur on my trigger finger. No problems usually with cowboy, but Wild Bunch will typically blister it without a band aid. I don't see a problem.

Reschedule until after EOT or don't shoot. The time period you have is too short for EOT if you have surgery. A good doctor would likely tell you the same. No charge.

I use an acceptable powder to make the power factor and add a bit more to account for cold weather or other contingencies. I run every round through a case gauge as a plunk test with a barrel didn't catch every problem round. Those that did not fit were run through bulge buster and re-tried.

Thanks for the link. The only results I get from the search feature is me getting pissed off. I use PP in shotgun.

Like the title says. Thanks.