Thanks these came with other goods at an estate auction. Wilson has the Reputation of producing tools for the precision shooters. I can see this would be a slow way to reload. Did it make an...
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Forum: Vintage Reloading Gear
Thanks these came with other goods at an estate auction. Wilson has the Reputation of producing tools for the precision shooters. I can see this would be a slow way to reload. Did it make an...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Thanks to everyone for their input. More work needed but shot a fairly decent 100 yard offhand target using 50gr. Only two weeks to Red White and Blue Rendezvous(memorial weekend at Cairo NE) so...
Forum: Black Powder Paper Patching
Coming up with .350 and .357 1-15 twist. Not familiar with what 2 calibers would be in current language.
Forum: Single Shot Guns
Very cool. Love the old time rifles. Zero interest in modern long distance guns.
Forum: Vintage Reloading Gear
I don’t find that Wilson is still making these. I think they are neck sizers. Anyone know for sure? Look like drop the case in whack with a mallet and use some sort of rod to knock the case out....
Forum: Muzzleloading.
True. Might help to have eyes about 40 years younger lol
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Thanks. Shooting a green Mountain barrel in a TC Hawken This is the 1st barrel I have ever shot that does not appear to foul . Loads as easily the 1st shot thru the 20th. My other rifles depends...
Forum: Black Powder Paper Patching
I think it’s the bore diameter. Total rookie when it comes to this.
Forum: Black Powder Paper Patching
Recently got a 1969 vintage Lester Cox made muzzleloader. It’s set up with a false muzzle and bullet starter. It’s set up for cross patch. I put a slug thru the false muzzle and it came out .357....
Forum: Muzzleloading.
For those shooting traditional round balls. what grains of the holy black are you using? Are you increasing charge for longer distances?
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Thanks. Uberti makes a good looking guns.
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
For sure the value/cost of .25 rimfire keeps me from shooting original ammo. I do shoot cases made from converted .22 Hornet. It’s an interesting pastime. My Stevens is the lighter “Favorite” the 44...
Sorry you’re going to miss this year. It is a major social event of the year! More fun than a new puppy.
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
There is a thread that provides information about making brass from .22 Hornet and an acorn blank as a primer on this forum. might look for that.
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
Thanks to all for the input. Found the fellow that needs the sight for his rifle.
Forum: Vintage Rifle & Range Scopes
Yup they are heavy. My Lester Cox muzzle loader is built to be a bench gun. It’s set up with the blocks for external adjustment scope. Just a matter of parting with the $ needed to get the scope....
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
Not familiar with the site. Likely to offer it for sale in swap n sell here. I’m not likely to ever own a mod 8.
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
Thanks fellows! Now that I know what to search for easy to identify. The stem at this point is not moving, no apparent rust and have put a few drops of oil in hopes it will free up. This was an...
Forum: Vintage Rifle & Range Scopes
I had and used on of those Tasco scopes on Remington.22 target rifle and used it for 50’ indoor shooting. It is a dandy using scope. Wish I still had it. Got into Silhouette shooting and swapped it...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
I have been unable to determine what rifle this sight is for. Very distinctive base only marking is “A T”. Anyone know what’s this is for?326342326343326344
Forum: Leverguns
Thanks for the input. Here’s the one I found that sold a year ago slider was steel.326335
Forum: Leverguns
Found one that sold (complete like this one) and was identified as being for the 1873 Carbine. Found one listed on evilbay without the sliding door also identified as being for the 73 Carbine
Coming up again in 2024! More of the same fun and frivolity as in previous years. Hope some of you can make it.
Forum: Leverguns
From what I have been able to find the rifle was pointy and the carbine rounded at the bottom
BP | Bronze Point | IMR | Improved Military Rifle | PTD | Pointed |
BR | Bench Rest | M | Magnum | RN | Round Nose |
BT | Boat Tail | PL | Power-Lokt | SP | Soft Point |
C | Compressed Charge | PR | Primer | SPCL | Soft Point "Core-Lokt" |
HP | Hollow Point | PSPCL | Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" | C.O.L. | Cartridge Overall Length |
PSP | Pointed Soft Point | Spz | Spitzer Point | SBT | Spitzer Boat Tail |
LRN | Lead Round Nose | LWC | Lead Wad Cutter | LSWC | Lead Semi Wad Cutter |
GC | Gas Check |