Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
12-10-2009, 06:35 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,103
Re: Hunting Question-New BP shooter*
Here is a good read...
How Long Can I Leave My Muzzleloader Loaded?
By Randy Wakeman
This question rears its ugly head several times a year. Well, you "can" of course leave your...
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
12-05-2009, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,103
Re: Hunting Question-New BP shooter*
Both Pyrodex and 777 are hygroscopic and will absorb moisture.
If your powder absorbs too much moisture it will not ignite.
If you are hunting in wet rainy conditions, or in a very humid...
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
11-25-2009, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,400
Re: Blackhorn 209
Here is my last string of 4 shots using 100 grains of Blackhorn 209 powder, Hornaday SST 250 grain sabots and Winchester W209 primers.
These shots were taken from a bench rest at 100 yards.
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
11-24-2009, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,400
Blackhorn 209
Blackhorn 209
Any one try this powder??
I recently switched from 777 powder to Blackhorn 209 in my TC Omega.
Here are the reasons.
The only way I could get consistent groups using Hornaday SST...
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Forum: General Discussion
11-10-2006, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 428
National Ammo Day
Anyone hear about National Ammo Day on November 19th?
here's a link to explain.
http://www.ammoday.com/index.php/about/
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
08-21-2006, 07:49 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,243
Re: Kimber warrior
The Warrior holds 7 rounds in the mag and one in the pipe.
Wilson makes 8 round mags that will fit the warrior (or any other Kimber single stack). I have heard that the springs (in the 8 round mags)...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-26-2006, 07:19 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 835
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
07-07-2006, 07:12 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,434
Re: Why are Kimbers better or are they?
I currently own 2 Kimbers ( Eclipse ULE II and Ultra CDP II), and must say that out of the box, you would be hard pressed to find a more accurate and/or reliable 1911. I am not saying the Kimber...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
07-07-2006, 07:00 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 631
Re: Hydra-shok won't feed...
+1wildbill! Although a 4% failure rate is small in terms of most things, look at it this way. Would you fly with an airline that crashed 4 out of every 100 flights? If your using your new gun for...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-19-2006, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 997
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
05-09-2006, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 627
Re: laser sites
Check out Crimson Trace:
http://forums.crimsontrace.com/index.php
I have one on my Kimber Pro Eclipse and wouldn't have it any other way. Very accurate and adjustable for wind age and elevation. I...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-29-2006, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 930
Re: Poison Ivy
I use to get poison ivy by just walking by the plant. I would get it so bad my eyes would swell shut. Dr. gave me a prescription for something called a Midol Dosepak (sp?). It came in a 5-day supply....
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
04-14-2006, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 445
Re: tape
Try some 3M double sided tape found at most auto parts store.
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
04-04-2006, 06:25 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,875
Re: Interested in getting a 1911
My vote is for Kimber as well. I have 2 of them.
Here is a good Kimber forum to check out:
http://forums.1911forum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=27
http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data/500/1629CDP5.JPG
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
03-05-2006, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 708
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Forum: General Discussion
03-02-2006, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 551
Re: got rid of the 7mm for a set of laser grips
Hope you got the CT's with the front activation button.
I can tell you this, the bullet goes where the red dot is and I have shot from 20 ft out to 35 ft and it hits dead on! Have fun with your new...
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
02-28-2006, 06:49 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 887
Re: Pellets or lose powder?
In short, yes you can use loose powder, in fact, I would recommend it. I have found up to a 10% variance in both Pyrodex and 777 pellets. If you want to fine-tune your rifle to shoot consistently...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
02-21-2006, 07:02 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,086
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
02-20-2006, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,086
.40 Cal shot through my Kimber .45
Today at the range I was shooting my Eclipse ULE II .45 and my Firestar .40. Somehow got a .40 in one of the clips for my .45. The .40 caliber bullet cycled into the chamber and fired, but would not...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
02-18-2006, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,992
Re: .380 - Walther PPK or Beretta
I have a S&W model 60 that was sent to S&W over 8 weeks ago to have the hammer replaced. My wife likes my Firestar .40, but she thinks it's too heavy for her to carry. Since she is not very well...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
02-17-2006, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,992
Re: .380 - Walther PPK or Beretta
Thanks for the replies!
I found a used Walther PPK/S at a local gun store and couldn't pass up the deal. Took it to the range today and shot 200 rounds without a hiccup! The only problem (if you...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
02-16-2006, 06:28 AM
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Replies: 70
Views: 10,086
Re: Buying 1911: Dos and Don'ts
I agree that Kimber makes a top notch 1911. If you go the Kimber route, look for one with an internal ejector. For some reason Kimber went from internal to external ejectors and began to have...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
02-14-2006, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,121
Re: Kimber Stainless Ultra Carry II
I have 2 Kimbers and love them both. There have been some problems with the new Kimbers as for some reason they changed the design of the extractor from and internal extractor to external. Numerous...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
02-11-2006, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,992
.380 - Walther PPK or Beretta
I have been looking for a good .380 auto for my wife as her CCW. I have narrowed it down to either a Walther PPK or a Beretta. I WAS leaning towards the Walther. A friend of mine who is a US Customs...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
02-11-2006, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 881
Views: 232,056
Re: Pic's of your 1911's
I carry a Kimber Eclipse ULE II 1911 with a 3" barrel (see pic above your post). I shoot 230 grain at the range and the recoil is very manageable. I spent all day today practicing shooting one handed...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
02-11-2006, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 881
Views: 232,056
Re: Pic's of your 1911's
Kimber ECLIPSE ULE II compact .45, Firestar .40, S&W MDL 60 and Spyderco World Trade Center Memorial Knife.
http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data/500/1629guns2.JPG
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
02-11-2006, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 856
Re: input on the star firestar plus
I have a Star .40 and it's a great shooter. Never a FTF or FTE and I have shot well over 3,000 rounds out of this gun. I have found extra mags at most gun shows so parts are still out there.
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
01-28-2006, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,436
Re: Best ammo/powder
If you want accuracy, stay away from pellets. Both Pyrodex and 777 pellets are not consistent in the manufacturing process. I have read reports of 7% to 10% differences from one pellet /lot to...
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
01-19-2006, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 4,406
Re: which bp rifle to buy?
You can’t go wrong with Thompson Center Omega!
I had a TC Encore and could not get consistent groups at 100 YDS. I had it set up with a Leupold 3 X 9 scope and shot 130 grains of Pyrodex and...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-13-2006, 06:35 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,667
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
01-12-2006, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,578
Re: Manual for Interarms Firestar
I have a Firestar in .40 cal. Great shooting gun. Never a FTF or FTE in well over 3,000 rounds
Anything in particular you were wanting to know?
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