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Rainy Day Reloading - Jim Taylor, 2021-10-01, 11:29
- that was my first mold when I started reloading using 13.5 (nm) - LYNN, 2021-10-02, 11:20
- The 358429 bullet shoots very well in my Taurus Raging 357 (nm) - Sean Harper, 2021-10-01, 11:38
  - It has always performed well for me. - Jim Taylor, 2021-10-01, 11:46
    - always a good bullet for .357`s............. (nm) - james, 2021-10-01, 13:27
      - Seems in actual .357 (.356 GNR) I shoot 180s - WB, 2021-10-02, 15:13

Having some fun with this….32SWLONG - Drdougrx, 2021-10-01, 05:06
- Nice! (nm) - ChrisG, 2021-10-01, 11:35
- MORE 32s - JT, 2021-10-01, 09:51
- Good grab! (nm) - Russell Cottle, 2021-10-01, 08:17
- One of my favorite S&W J-guns - WB, 2021-10-01, 07:54
  - Magtec has 32 S&W Long hollow point ammo - John Ammeter, 2021-10-02, 10:17
    - Thank you! I was able to get 2 boxes of fiochi WC. (nm) - Drdougrx, 2021-10-03, 06:31
- That was the first gun I bought for my wife - Jim Taylor, 2021-10-01, 06:29
- Lovely little poppers... - AmBraCol, 2021-10-01, 06:09
- S&W 32 long - Alcorn, 2021-10-01, 06:07
  - S&W 631 that shoots 32 long just fine - james, 2021-10-01, 13:29
    - Nice! (nm) - Andy S, 2021-10-01, 19:34

While I was in Colorado I picked up some black powder .. - Jim Taylor, 2021-09-30, 19:57
- That stuff's collectable now... - AmBraCol, 2021-10-01, 06:15
  - I have "P" and also rifle grade (RS?) whatever - Jim Taylor, 2021-10-01, 06:25
    - I'm hoarding my real BP for flintlock pans - WB, 2021-10-01, 08:03

SMITH & WESSON MOVING TO TENNESSEE (nm) - JT, 2021-09-30, 12:50
- Do you blame them? - John W, 2021-10-01, 02:26
- Wish T/C was back in operation.... (nm) - Dave H., 2021-09-30, 12:58

Things have slowed down a bit .. so .... - Jim Taylor, 2021-09-30, 10:30
- OOPS ... Apologies to Sean ... - Jim Taylor, 2021-09-30, 14:08
  - LOL, no problem brother. (nm) - Sean Harper, 2021-09-30, 19:24
- Look forward to range results Jim! (nm) - mountainwanderer, 2021-09-30, 12:44

Anyone know what the status is on G2 - WB, 2021-09-30, 08:09

Hunting for the cure - Lee family, 2021-09-29, 04:20
- Awesome bear! Good job to that fella! (nm) - Derek, 2021-09-29, 14:19
- Congratulations, a very nice bear. (nm) - Sean Harper, 2021-09-29, 05:48

Been quite awhile since I have been on here, but - Woody, 2021-09-28, 23:27
- Hey Woody! I remember declining shooing your big .505 CZ - WB, 2021-09-29, 06:26
  - The 505 Gibbs in the CZ isn't that bad..a huge push and - Woody, 2021-09-29, 07:20
    - A .500 NE in an 8 lb. Encore is more than a "push" lol (nm) - WB, 2021-09-29, 08:06
      - My 500NE Encore weighs 6.8 lbs! Want some? (nm) - Blake, 2021-09-29, 11:32
        
        Ours had laminated wood, it beat it to pieces. - WB, 2021-09-29, 12:47
        
        I shot Erik's at the HHC, it was a hoot! Seems you - Derek, 2021-09-29, 13:19
        
        Have a 45-70 Contender carbine and three - james, 2021-09-29, 15:02
        
        Gary's brake helps tame the Beast (nm) - Derek, 2021-09-29, 17:31

JUST WHEN YOU THINK YOU TUBE CAN'T GET WORSE - JT, 2021-09-28, 20:49
- Good way to get your shirt afire too. - WB, 2021-09-28, 21:55

Any Idea of Value? - Jim Taylor, 2021-09-28, 13:39
- I sold one not quite as good looking - JT, 2021-09-29, 10:34
- My uneducated guess is $700-$1200 (nm) - steve todd, 2021-09-28, 20:16
  - Were it mine I'd not go below $1200 - WB, 2021-09-28, 22:13
- That's a broad subject but to throw a dart - WB, 2021-09-28, 13:59
  - Sorry .. was asking about the 1860 .. I did not specify. (nm) - Jim Taylor, 2021-09-28, 14:29
    - The ones with military markings command - WB, 2021-09-28, 17:28
      - From some high end research from classy joints - WB, 2021-09-28, 22:17

HODGDON'S CLOSING GOEX PLANT (nm) - JT, 2021-09-28, 12:51
- That really sucks! - steve todd, 2021-09-28, 13:29
  - We are living in a time - Jim Taylor, 2021-09-29, 06:34
    - AMEN TO THAT! (nm) - JT, 2021-09-29, 14:58
    - Perhaps that is a purpose... - WB, 2021-09-29, 08:13
      - I am with you WB - Ed, 2021-09-29, 13:51
        
        Preach on. I'm always honored to engage those interested. (nm) - WB, 2021-09-29, 14:29
- Saw that this morning, looked around and powder sold out al (nm) - Darryl T., 2021-09-28, 13:23

Attention, shoppers, Midway has CCI LPPs in stock. (nm) - Blue light special, 2021-09-27, 16:30
- Ain’t nothing blue light special - Jk, 2021-09-28, 05:32
  - They also have some IMR4227 (nm) - Amede, 2021-09-28, 08:34

Few fast pics for Tebbeman - WB, 2021-09-27, 15:33
- Early 1900s vintage? (nm) - Jeff Spencer, 2021-09-28, 20:04
  - This was made in the mid 1980's - WB, 2021-09-28, 22:10
- Is that a cartridge gun, the models I looked at - jthomson, 2021-09-28, 17:18
  - It is a very limited model .45-70 ctg. gun. - WB, 2021-09-28, 18:17
    - Yeah it looks like a transition model of sorts, very nice - jthomson, 2021-09-28, 19:23
      - Gemmer took over from Samuel Hawken in MO 1862-1915 - WB, 2021-09-28, 22:04
- Gemmer - Tebbeman, 2021-09-27, 18:51
- That's really nice! (nm) - Derek, 2021-09-27, 16:34
- Wowza! (nm) - ChrisG, 2021-09-27, 16:22
- Scotty, that's just INCREDIBLE!!! If you get tired of it.... (nm) - Marco, 2021-09-27, 16:09
  - Not much of a rifleman but, - Alcorn, 2021-09-27, 16:30
    - I agree with Alcorn, beautiful. (nm) - Lymey, 2021-09-28, 15:47
    - Alcorn said it all............... (nm) - james, 2021-09-27, 18:31
      - Thank you all kindly. Sharing it with - WB, 2021-09-27, 19:47
        
        Nice - Rw, 2021-09-28, 07:10
        
        It's heavy but it's not. I think the barrel is 30" - WB, 2021-09-28, 08:31
        
        FYI - 10 lb. 1/2 oz. w/29” barrel. Balance point - WB, 2021-09-28, 10:55
        
        shiloh rifle - joepjs, 2021-09-28, 13:03
        
        They told me it was Maple?! (nm) - WB, 2021-09-28, 14:02

My lion hunt - Black, 2021-09-27, 13:40
- Wow! (nm) - Jerry Ward, 2021-09-29, 08:30
- Awesome (nm) - Brian T, 2021-09-28, 09:15
- Congrats on an awesome hunt Blake! I - Lonnie, 2021-09-28, 07:14
- Congrats Blake!! (nm) - Drdougrx, 2021-09-28, 04:52
- Very exciting, happy for you. (nm) - Andy S, 2021-09-27, 19:18
- Thank you for putting it to words. The roar will be heard - James Simpson, 2021-09-27, 16:03
- Wow!! That is an awesome story of the hunt! (nm) - Derek, 2021-09-27, 15:41
- Congratulations Blake! (nm) - Randy Barnett, 2021-09-27, 15:08
- That's truly a memorable hunt! Love the .476 GNR too. (nm) - WB, 2021-09-27, 14:54
  - Yes shooting the Hornady 500 gr DGX to 1900 fps (nm) - Blake, 2021-09-28, 05:26
    - 13” barrel including the brake. That’s good speed! (nm) - Blake, 2021-09-28, 09:57
    - I'd like to think I could handle that hunting but - WB, 2021-09-28, 08:34
      - LOL (nm) - Blake, 2021-09-28, 09:48
- WHAT A HUNT !!! (nm) - BUCKWHEAT, 2021-09-27, 14:43
- WOW that was fantastic, congratulations. (nm) - bigboar, 2021-09-27, 14:41
- Outstanding! What a hunt & lifelong memory. Congratulations. (nm) - DinCA, 2021-09-27, 14:21

A few photos from South Africa - Blake, 2021-09-26, 05:53
- Wow, congratulations to all! (nm) - Howard, 2021-09-28, 14:53
- Glad at all the success!! - bigboar, 2021-09-27, 07:22
- good on you guys (nm) - Lyn, 2021-09-27, 07:16
- Amazing! Glad you all had a successful hunt! (nm) - Amede, 2021-09-27, 05:44
- Gary’s lion - Blake, 2021-09-27, 00:28
  - Great job Gary!! Looking forward to - Lonnie, 2021-09-28, 07:02
  - Great lion Gary. Waiting to hear the stories. (nm) - Lymey, 2021-09-27, 12:27
  - Awesome! Great lion Gary! (nm) - Derek, 2021-09-27, 09:18
  - now that's what a genuine smile looks like! Congrats, Bwana! (nm) - GregG, 2021-09-27, 07:09
  - Wow, a wonderful blessing and experience. (nm) - WB, 2021-09-27, 06:32
  - WOW (nm) - ChrisG, 2021-09-27, 04:40
  - More pictures - Blake, 2021-09-27, 01:17
- Nice! (nm) - Stuart in GA, 2021-09-26, 19:22
- Lion hunt - SDD, 2021-09-26, 19:20
  - BET HE'S HOLDING OUT FOR - BUCKWHEAT, 2021-09-26, 23:28
- Here is Nick’s lion - Blake, 2021-09-26, 06:08
  - Here is Michael’s lion from yesterday - Blake, 2021-09-26, 06:20
    - Congratulations are in order. - bigboar, 2021-09-28, 18:40
    - WOW!! Magnificent lions!! - degoins, 2021-09-27, 04:42
    - Good job Guys! (nm) - Derek, 2021-09-26, 13:55
    - Great job by everyone; congratulations. Bea - Andy S, 2021-09-26, 12:13
    - Congrats to all, Stay Safe!! (nm) - Brian T, 2021-09-26, 08:58
    - Very impressive-Congratulations ! (nm) - Charlie Herf, 2021-09-26, 08:43
    - Congratulations to all who have connected so far! (nm) - Jim Taylor, 2021-09-26, 07:07
- Well done! (nm) - Jk, 2021-09-26, 06:01
  - Spectacular. Good job (nm) - Aransom., 2021-09-26, 14:25

I found a longun I took a shine to… - WB, 2021-09-25, 20:38
- Gemmer - Tebbeman, 2021-09-26, 09:44
  - I will do. It’s not cheap but worth it for the rarity. (nm) - WB, 2021-09-26, 12:31
- Sounds very nice! (nm) - Brian T, 2021-09-26, 05:45
- They were once partners so to speak - Ronnie P, 2021-09-25, 20:50
  - That goes along with this being an early gun - WB, 2021-09-25, 21:19
    - Yep, Farmingdale NY before they moved to Montana - Ronnie P, 2021-09-26, 14:59
- “J.P. Gemmer”. Spell check did it again. (nm) - WB, 2021-09-25, 20:40
  - AND YOU BLAMED SPELL CHECK AGAIN - JT, 2021-09-25, 21:51
    - I think he means "auto-correct". (nm) - auto-victim, 2021-09-26, 09:53
      - Yes, it confounding. Artificial intelligence - WB, 2021-09-26, 12:35

Other than paint, any - Dennis D, 2021-09-25, 12:54
- When you have time, smoking them with a lighter is #1. - anomalous, 2021-09-25, 14:20
- When I was 13-14 I toted a Bearcat all over creation - WB, 2021-09-25, 13:05

Any news from the Misfits in South Africa? (nm) - Derek, 2021-09-25, 06:18
- Emailed Colleen a few pics to post up if she has time (nm) - MTM, 2021-09-25, 13:25
- Great first day hunting. Michael and Nick both scored - Blake, 2021-09-25, 09:33
  - Brit, Fix-it said to tell you hello (nm) - Blake, 2021-09-25, 10:13
    - Thanks for relaying the message! Definitely a ton of - Britt Jackson, 2021-09-26, 17:05
- PROBABLY STILL ENROUTE (nm) - JT, 2021-09-25, 07:52

.50 Caliber Ruger Old Army - Ronnie P, 2021-09-24, 16:23
- Sadly he told me no. Citing parts and limited interest.. - WB, 2021-09-24, 18:07
- GARY IS GONE TO AFRICA (nm) - JT, 2021-09-24, 16:36
  - Oops. I was thinking it was still a week away (nm) - Ronnie P, 2021-09-24, 17:31
  - 50 old army - Alcorn, 2021-09-24, 16:47

No bear- sprained ankle - Alcorn, 2021-09-24, 14:31
- That’s awful…hope you had fun at any rate. (nm) - Drdougrx, 2021-09-25, 05:24
- I’m sure you had fun besides spraining your ankle. - Sid R, 2021-09-24, 16:52
- Sorry to hear that. Heal fast! (nm) - Darryl T., 2021-09-24, 15:26
  - as long as your safe and sound..... (nm) - james, 2021-09-24, 18:32

Anyone have a source for 327 or 32 h&r brass - ChrisG, 2021-09-24, 07:17
- 327 brass - Greg, 2021-09-24, 16:09
  - Just 50 or 100 would probably do for a long - ChrisG, 2021-09-25, 08:28
- I placed a backorder for 327 with Starline - AmBraCol, 2021-09-24, 09:34
- Freedom Arms shows 327 in stock (nm) - MARK SHICK, 2021-09-24, 08:23
  - Where do they have brass on their webpage? - AmBraCol, 2021-09-24, 09:32
    - Here's the link - Mark Shick, 2021-09-24, 10:37
      - Is there a hazmat fee on primed brass? (nm) - ChrisG, 2021-09-25, 08:25
      - Thanks! (note to self... scroll further) - AmBraCol, 2021-09-24, 17:24
      - They only carry 500WE and 327Fed (nm) - Mark Shick, 2021-09-24, 10:40

Taylor 1911 - Joe, 2021-09-23, 14:22
- TAYLOR/CFA 1911s - JT, 2021-09-23, 15:37
  - Thank you (nm) - Joe, 2021-09-24, 11:49

It’s been a while since I’ve bought a gun with no purpose - WB, 2021-09-22, 18:05
- Fun is the best purpose I've found! (nm) - ChrisG, 2021-09-25, 08:29
- THEY HAVE A SERIOUS SIDE BUT - JT, 2021-09-22, 19:43
- I have a few with the soul purpose is to soot it. (nm) - Sid R, 2021-09-22, 19:24
  - BEEN SHOOTIN' A LOT OF - JT, 2021-09-22, 19:44
    - Does the 1860 Army have a different grip shape than the - WB, 2021-09-22, 22:23
      - NORMAL 1851 SHAPE IS - JT, 2021-09-23, 05:37

6.5 GNR - Ronnie P, 2021-09-22, 11:29
- There are some other “wildcat” 6.5 on the .30-30 - WB, 2021-09-22, 12:48
  - WB - BUCKWHEAT, 2021-09-22, 14:07
    - Just chucked them in the lathe, turned rims till - WB, 2021-09-22, 16:05
      - KINDA FIGURED THAT - BUCKWHEAT, 2021-09-22, 16:26
        
        SETUP IS WHAT I MEANT - BUCKWHEAT, 2021-09-22, 16:28
        
        I figured a method on the chuck depth - WB, 2021-09-22, 17:44
        
        MY METHOD - BUCKWHEAT, 2021-09-23, 04:19
        
        It took me a while to understand I was not - WB, 2021-09-23, 07:56
        
        I CANT SEE IT ANY OTHER WAY - BUCKWHEAT, 2021-09-23, 08:24
      - I made up about 40. 20 fir 6.5 Merrill - WB, 2021-09-22, 16:11

Gary, from the post below, a quick question - TM, 2021-09-22, 10:25
- Just have Gary fit a 5 shot cylinder to your - jthomson, 2021-09-22, 21:24
- FOR WHAT IT IS WORTH - JT, 2021-09-22, 11:05
  - If the Ruger blew and the Smith - TM, 2021-09-22, 14:33
    - IT AIN'T NECESSARILY SO (nm) - JT, 2021-09-22, 16:47
  - To quote Mr. JT. The Smith is a thoroughbred, the Ruger is a - SPB, 2021-09-22, 12:49
    - NOT CERTAIN BUT - BUCKWHEAT, 2021-09-22, 14:01
      - ruger - Okie, 2021-09-23, 13:33