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BOARD POLICY

Huey made me think... - WB, 2019-10-24, 20:14
- I'll definitely send Gary my SBH for a 44-40 Cylinder... - Huey, 2019-10-25, 03:39
  - I've told my .45 Colt Vaquero story - WB, 2019-10-25, 07:06
    - I've shot .44 Magnums in a Ruger 45 Blackhawk - Jim Taylor, 2019-10-25, 07:09
      - I read about a Robber caught with two .22 LR in each chamber - WB, 2019-10-25, 07:21

got one of the original DASH cartridge guns on the Saturday - Gary Reeder, 2019-10-24, 17:29
- I’ll take it if it’s a 25-20, 38-40, or 44-40. (nm) - Sid R, 2019-10-26, 05:32
- Hmm...Rifle or revolver I wonder?? (nm) - ChrisG, 2019-10-24, 19:53
- What is this, pardon my lack of knowledge. (nm) - SPB, 2019-10-24, 18:01
  - it means one of the calibers that has a dash in it - gary reeder, 2019-10-24, 20:23
    - Thank you. (nm) - SPB, 2019-10-25, 06:26
  - And I try so hard... (nm) - Huey, 2019-10-24, 18:03
    - You do & we thank you. I doubt a 45-70, but maybe (nm) - O’ Gary, 2019-10-24, 18:22

44-40 - Change the sights, change the gun... - Huey, 2019-10-24, 15:51
- Nice job Huey. (nm) - BlackPete, 2019-10-24, 16:26
- That's bound to snag on your underwear band!? (nm) - WB, 2019-10-24, 16:16
  - Only you would go there... (nm) - Huey, 2019-10-24, 16:23
    - I bet the sight picture is real crisp - WB, 2019-10-24, 16:35
      - It is for my 55 year old eyes. Considering accuracy... - Huey, 2019-10-24, 16:57
        
        And a good plain patridge usually works best for me. - ChrisG, 2019-10-24, 19:55
        
        Matt's 160 gr rnfp's are my favorite .357 bullet. - ChrisG, 2019-10-24, 19:48

Ironing a 5.56mm case totally straight is not easy - WB, 2019-10-24, 13:36
- Have a chamber reamer made - steve todd, 2019-10-24, 15:06
  - Starline sells unformed 223 Cases... (nm) - Huey, 2019-10-24, 15:07
    - Here is the link - Amede, 2019-10-24, 15:27
      - That looks fun, would make shorter neck Raptors? (nm) - WB, 2019-10-24, 16:14
        
        but about 10 grains less powder. No thanks (nm) - Gary Reeder, 2019-10-24, 17:25
        
        Maybe longer .222 Mag. or .204 Basic (nm) - WB, 2019-10-24, 19:02

The Reeder 44-40 Review...A Dream Gun... - Huey, 2019-10-24, 12:57
- OBSOLETE CALIBER? .44-40 IS NOT OBSOLETE ! (nm) - JT, 2019-10-24, 13:44
  - Its too new for me, the 45 colt seems - Amede, 2019-10-24, 15:32
    - BOTH ARRIVED IN 1873 (nm) - JT, 2019-10-24, 15:58
      - You know more than me on this, but I have read - Amede, 2019-10-24, 16:06
      - Thrilling to load and shoot them 146 years later... (nm) - Huey, 2019-10-24, 16:04
  - Not for us, but many claim it is!!! Many publications... - Huey, 2019-10-24, 13:46
    - IS THERE ANYTHING TO BE DONE IN - JT, 2019-10-24, 13:48
      - Actually JT, I think it would work beyond even that... - Huey, 2019-10-24, 13:51
        
        Especially in a modern revolver with modern components. (nm) - Amede, 2019-10-24, 16:06
- Plus - Paul, 2019-10-24, 13:39
  - Exactly Right!!! This gun means more to me than a new... - Huey, 2019-10-24, 13:49
- Huey I think you may be ready to do some magazine articles. - ChrisG, 2019-10-24, 13:36
- 44-40 Part 2... - Huey, 2019-10-24, 13:07
  - Huey, that’s great information. (nm) - BlackPete, 2019-10-24, 13:32
  - 44-40 Part 3... - Huey, 2019-10-24, 13:31
    - Huey’s 44-40 - Robt, 2019-10-24, 14:45
      - Get both in one gun..a revolving carbine! (nm) - Woody, 2019-10-24, 20:58
      - Also, don't fall for the weak case B.S... - Huey, 2019-10-24, 14:48
        
        FOR ALL THE DASH SIXGUN CARTRIDGES - JT, 2019-10-24, 15:59
        
        Amen to that... (nm) - Huey, 2019-10-24, 16:01

FM Detective value? I have an earlier one - ChrisG, 2019-10-24, 12:48
- I GIVE UP. WHAT IS AN FM DETECTIVE? (nm) - JT, 2019-10-24, 13:47
  - Mine.... - Drdougrx, 2019-10-24, 21:49
  - if memory serves it was or is the officer's model - Gary Reeder, 2019-10-24, 14:10
    - Are tehy alloy framed? I saw an FN alloy HP - WB, 2019-10-24, 14:39
      - we had a few a while back that were Tennessee Highway patrol - Gary Reeder, 2019-10-24, 15:22
- not sure why the prices were in the $800 range - Gary Reeder, 2019-10-24, 13:02
  - Thanks. I think the high prices were around the time - ChrisG, 2019-10-24, 13:34

a lot of questions about the $8500 Cape Buffalo hunt - Gary Reeder, 2019-10-24, 11:58
- another perk on the hunt. Being the fellow put $158,000 down - gary reeder, 2019-10-24, 22:10
- No chance of getting that much time off then. (nm) - O’ Gary, 2019-10-24, 17:30
- I wish I could. Alas, I cannot. (nm) - Abin Sur, 2019-10-24, 14:54

Has powder coating totally eclipsed paper patching cast? - WB, 2019-10-23, 20:29
- FIRST TWO TARGETS ARE PC BULLETS - JT, 2019-10-24, 06:39
  - Sorry - Shaun, 2019-10-24, 08:58
- Not with me .. - Jim Taylor, 2019-10-24, 05:47
- Not sure about powder coating for PP bullets but - Sean Harper, 2019-10-24, 05:45
  - I never really got that precise, couple wraps - WB, 2019-10-24, 08:39
  - I never shoot any thing but cast - Lynn, 2019-10-24, 07:58
  - I've seen some coated bullets shot at 1800-2000 fps.. - Huey, 2019-10-24, 06:11
    - I use the Missori 200grain coated. almost exclusivly in all - Kevin E, 2019-10-24, 08:22
      - Have used a few thousand Missouri PC - ChrisG, 2019-10-24, 11:01
      - Those look good! (nm) - WB, 2019-10-24, 08:35
    - Huey, you probably know this - steve todd, 2019-10-24, 08:09
      - Yep and will be some of the first to go down that barrel... - Huey, 2019-10-24, 08:44
    - I have been testing some 120 fp .312 cast bullets - Amede, 2019-10-24, 06:56
      - I'm running .257" 80 gr. PC-FNGC at 2400 fps+ - WB, 2019-10-24, 08:03
        
        I had ordered some to try, but think that is the - Amede, 2019-10-24, 11:15
        
        I started with a back to school toaster over from Wal-mart - WB, 2019-10-24, 12:26
        
        I’ve got some hot pink for crappie lures, and glow i (nm) - Josh, 2019-10-25, 02:43
- Believe pure lead has been used for both. (nm) - Asa, 2019-10-23, 23:05

Prayers anwered - Brant, 2019-10-23, 20:00
- God bless. And still praying (nm) - Blake, 2019-10-24, 10:03
- thank God (nm) - Lynn, 2019-10-24, 07:59
- All praise and glory be to Jesus the Christ. (nm) - SPB, 2019-10-24, 05:53
- Done. Best of luck to her. (nm) - GregG, 2019-10-24, 04:57
- Blessings to you both. (nm) - Drdougrx, 2019-10-23, 20:24
- Praise God. Hang in there. (nm) - WB, 2019-10-23, 20:21

Time to be honest with me... - Jim Taylor, 2019-10-23, 14:53
- It's pretty hilly where I live (nm) - WinnTurner, 2019-10-24, 11:17
- There is an amazing amount of facts I was told - Blake, 2019-10-24, 10:10
- I can't figure out - Leland s, 2019-10-23, 18:45
- As in math don't lie neither does Pi. (nm) - Sid R, 2019-10-23, 17:35
- Not me. But I would for - GregG, 2019-10-23, 17:17
- ARE YOU SAYING IT ISN'T FLAT???? (nm) - JT, 2019-10-23, 16:05
  - I’m pretty sure it’s all up hill - sreve todd, 2019-10-23, 16:27
  - I'm just asking questions ... like .. - Jim Taylor, 2019-10-23, 16:09
    - side B is just Antarctica..too cold to live there. (nm) - Gary Reeder, 2019-10-23, 16:13
- well let' see. How many people in the average - Gary Reeder, 2019-10-23, 14:57
  - Flat Earther Ignoratti - Burban, 2019-10-24, 12:45
  - I'm a mariner so a pretty hard sell here... - Huey, 2019-10-23, 15:00
    - I would like to know how he used a - Larry Fry, 2019-10-23, 15:07
      - OPPPS meant FLAT EARTH MY ASS! - Larry Fry, 2019-10-23, 15:08
        
        Even the most basic nautical mile is... - Huey, 2019-10-23, 15:17
        
        Hey, ........ no need to get technical ....... (nm) - Sean Harper, 2019-10-24, 05:56
        
        No worries, it's probably bigger in Texas anyways.. (nm) - Huey, 2019-10-24, 08:46

Anyone ever use that "Tin" or "Copper" lead free .22? - WB, 2019-10-23, 14:52
- The CCI copper type are the only consistently accurate ones - DinCA, 2019-10-23, 14:57
  - we don't do any of that silly crap in Arizona (nm) - Gary Reeder, 2019-10-23, 14:59
    - Don't let anyone know or you'll have even more - DinCA, 2019-10-23, 15:02
      - as long as they are conservatives and leave the - Gary Reeder, 2019-10-23, 15:06
- They do. If we want to hunt here it has to be lead free. (nm) - DinCA, 2019-10-23, 14:55
- My only experience is with the Gallery Shorts ... (nm) - Jim Taylor, 2019-10-23, 14:54
  - They did used to make something for Fairs and such! - WB, 2019-10-23, 15:10
    - Splatterless Gallery .22 Shorts - Jim Taylor, 2019-10-23, 15:16
      - I understand Splattering, but what is spattering? (nm) - Gary Reeder, 2019-10-23, 16:11
        
        apparently we are not using the correct word - Jim Taylor, 2019-10-23, 16:37
        
        we know what you mean!LOL! - Asa, 2019-10-23, 16:55
        
        The Gallery .22 Shorts were a composite bullet.. - Jim Taylor, 2019-10-23, 17:12
        
        Not sure the last time they released a new gallery 22 (nm) - Asa, 2019-10-23, 18:47

New Toy in the box! - Sid R, 2019-10-23, 14:40
- Katie bar the door? (nm) - Lynn, 2019-10-24, 08:02
- Lawdy!!! I am very happy for you! (nm) - WB, 2019-10-23, 14:49
  - Well, my opinion goes without saying a word... - Huey, 2019-10-23, 14:54
    - Thanks fello misfits. I am happy with it. - Sid R, 2019-10-23, 17:30
      - I have the 218 Bee and owned one in 22 Magnum - Ray, 2019-10-23, 18:48
        
        It is easier to state which marlins I don't have. - Sid R, 2019-10-24, 04:15
        
        I had a 32-20 for many years - Jim Taylor, 2019-10-23, 19:24

Guns Magazine - OK JT, here's the deal... - Huey, 2019-10-23, 14:00
- I'L TRY!! (nm) - JT, 2019-10-23, 16:08

a little Wednesday morning quiz...and I have to - Gary Reeder, 2019-10-23, 12:45
- I'm a failure too! - Sid R, 2019-10-23, 14:32
- I got one. I knew the black box color ... cuz I seen them . (nm) - Jim Taylor, 2019-10-23, 13:05
  - Only one i got too. (nm) - steve todd, 2019-10-23, 13:25
- I got zero. (nm) - ChrisG, 2019-10-23, 12:54
  - Same as Jim one, orange (nm) - Alcorn, 2019-10-23, 19:20

talked to John this morning. here are some answers to your - Gary Reeder, 2019-10-23, 11:26

Back in my reloading/work out room I keep the TV - gary reeder, 2019-10-22, 23:35
- How large is your reloading room? (nm) - bigboar, 2019-10-23, 10:30
  - I don't know but I have almost 20 feet of bench with 8 - Gary Reeder, 2019-10-23, 11:05
- Just as long as you don't start - Joe Pollock, 2019-10-23, 09:29
  - Willie Nelson, the Obama lover, is taking up air that - Gary Reeder, 2019-10-23, 09:46
    - Now don't go compariing WN to my - Larry Fry, 2019-10-23, 10:39
      - I happen to really like Elton John. Yes, he is as gay - Gary Reeder, 2019-10-23, 11:14
        
        "Tax Man" written by George Harrison.. - John W, 2019-10-23, 15:35
- Mellowing like good bourbon. Be well Gary. (nm) - SPB, 2019-10-23, 06:32

two future hunting Jack Russells - Gary Reeder, 2019-10-22, 17:48
- I tell all the dogs I train or take - Joe Pollock, 2019-10-23, 09:37
  - Amen on that. (nm) - Gary Reeder, 2019-10-23, 09:47
- Love those dogs. (nm) - Sid R, 2019-10-22, 18:13

more (somewhat) on the Cape Buffalo hunts - Gary Reeder, 2019-10-22, 15:03

With permission 280 GNR BARREL - Tom S, 2019-10-22, 13:47
- This has been sold. Thank you (nm) - Tom S, 2019-10-23, 08:24
- I'll buy the barrel email sent (nm) - ES, 2019-10-23, 04:30
- Is it for a contender or encore frame? (nm) - SteveH, 2019-10-22, 19:25
  - This is an Encore barrel. Thanks (nm) - Tom S, 2019-10-23, 03:08
  - looking at the leupold base I would say Encore. (nm) - gary reeder, 2019-10-22, 23:39

it is strange how companies rely on the average shooter's - Gary Reeder, 2019-10-22, 11:58
- My 6.5 - Jim Taylor, 2019-10-22, 15:05
  - Dang, I forgot about those 6.5s. I have one too - Gary Reeder, 2019-10-22, 15:45
    - Mine shoots absolutely flat - Jim Taylor, 2019-10-22, 15:56
      - and no wind drift....if the guy hasn't been eating beans (nm) - Gary Reeder, 2019-10-22, 16:29
        
        You guys are killin me. (nm) - Sid R, 2019-10-23, 06:15
- MY 6.5 IS THE SWEDE (nm) - JT, 2019-10-22, 12:57
  - Doug took a custom shop 6.5X55 to the Y-O one year - WB, 2019-10-23, 13:22
    - My personal favorites in the rifle calibers have been - Gary Reeder, 2019-10-23, 17:18
  - probably the best of them all (nm) - Gary Reeder, 2019-10-22, 13:16
  - I love the 6.5s in about any form... - Huey, 2019-10-22, 13:05
    - I don't have any problem with the cartridge. My - Gary Reeder, 2019-10-22, 13:37
      - I agree with the exaggeration in print... - Huey, 2019-10-22, 13:47
      - I have a 6.5Grendel in a CZ527. Fun to shoot and odd - Drdougrx, 2019-10-22, 13:44
        
        That's the same Grendel I have. Awesome rifle... - Huey, 2019-10-22, 13:50
        
        I’m enjoying it very much! I also - Drdougrx, 2019-10-22, 14:47
- You convinced me to buy a 6.5 Creedmoor.... - Huey, 2019-10-22, 12:15
  - I saw a 6.5 Mannlicher-Schoenauer this weekend - Steve W, 2019-10-22, 17:38
  - yeah, life's a bitch (nm) - Gary Reeder, 2019-10-22, 12:50
    - 6.5, piano , 13 lb s tanirite - Rw, 2019-10-22, 17:25
      - Tannerite and a Ford Taurus - Jim Taylor, 2019-10-22, 17:34
        
        With the 6.5 Creedmoor you could've been 800 yards away... (nm) - Huey, 2019-10-22, 17:36
        
        With the Creedmore you didn’t need tanirite! (nm) - Josh, 2019-10-22, 19:27

For sale with Gary's permission. - Lymey, 2019-10-22, 11:52

For sale with Gary's permission. - Lymey, 2019-10-22, 11:33

another 45 Long Colt just finished - Gary Reeder, 2019-10-21, 17:23
- Who has &1400 they can lend me? - Josh, 2019-10-22, 16:22
  - $1400 (nm) - Josh, 2019-10-22, 16:22
- Perfect. (nm) - Amede, 2019-10-22, 06:47
- That's a steal of a deal at that price... (nm) - Huey, 2019-10-22, 04:13
- Grips with the satin finish are outstanding. (nm) - Andy S, 2019-10-21, 19:16
- Very Nice! (nm) - ChrisG, 2019-10-21, 19:05
- Really nice lookin’ revolver (nm) - steve todd, 2019-10-21, 18:45

for those interested in the Zambia Cape Buff hunt - Gary Reeder, 2019-10-21, 11:18

Happy Birthday Randy Barnett (nm) - IC, 2019-10-21, 07:10
- Happy Birthday Randy!! (nm) - Larry Farley, 2019-10-21, 19:58
- Many Happy Returns, Randy! (nm) - GregG, 2019-10-21, 19:55
- Thanks guys! They mean more when - Randy Barnett, 2019-10-21, 17:29
- Happy Birthday Randy. It was good to - Larry Fry, 2019-10-21, 16:14
- Happy Birthday Randy! (nm) - Britt Jackson, 2019-10-21, 14:29
- Happy Birthday Randy,enjoy! (nm) - Andy S, 2019-10-21, 14:22
- Best wishes (nm) - Brian T, 2019-10-21, 13:48
- Happy birthday Randy (nm) - Blake, 2019-10-21, 10:06
- Happy BD Randy and many happy returns (nm) - Charlie Herf, 2019-10-21, 08:52
- Happy Birthday Randy ..... may GOD bless you and the family. (nm) - Sean Harper, 2019-10-21, 08:41
  - Happy Birthday Randy!! (nm) - Alcorn, 2019-10-21, 12:47
    - You are getting old Randy. Soon you will be just like - Gary Reeder, 2019-10-21, 13:20
      - Watch it Alcorn is younger than I am. (nm) - Andy S, 2019-10-21, 16:49
        
        everyone is younger than you (nm) - Gary Reeder, 2019-10-21, 17:07
        
        Happy Birthday, wishing you many more. (nm) - Woody, 2019-10-21, 19:09