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Forum: General Discussion 10-06-2012, 12:20 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,241
Posted By circa1885
Re: Does anyone else

Would vote for Spongebob Squarepants before I would vote for Obama. God forbid and wash my mouth out with soap but Obama makes Hillary Clinton look good.
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 10-06-2012, 12:10 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,342
Posted By circa1885
Re: Technical question re: old load handgun kept in storage

to CYN71: Congratulations on getting correct information from people who know guns in writing a novel. I read a lot of novels in which guns play a part in one way or another and nothing burns my...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 10-05-2012, 11:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,508
Posted By circa1885
Re: medium and long term storage of ammo

To Soundguy: Consider the possibility of using plumbers silicone grease or food grade silicon grease to wipe down your ammo can gaskets because if they are rubber and not plastic a petroleum product...
Forum: TFF Technical Support Forum & Suggestion Box 10-01-2012, 04:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 413
Posted By circa1885
Re: Where to put posts?

Thank you, I guess I am a slow learner but hopefully will learn more every time I post. Enjoy the forum very much and appreciate the opportunity to be a member.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 10-01-2012, 04:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 530
Posted By circa1885
Re: Berdan primed .45 auto?

Thanks to both of you, the headstamp in the picture is the same as mine except 57 instead of 56. Sorry for the apparent duplications but my posts seem to wind up in cyberspace somewhere I can't find...
Forum: TFF Technical Support Forum & Suggestion Box 10-01-2012, 07:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 413
Posted By circa1885
Where to put posts?

Have twice posted question about headstamp and origin of 45 brass. Once in curios ect. and once in 1911 forum thinking that 1911 shooters would know more about 45 ammo than anyone. Both times...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 09-30-2012, 10:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 530
Posted By circa1885
Berdan Primed 45 auto?

While cleaning old 45 brass of unknown origin I found what appears to be a Berdan primed piece. I manually deprime before cleaning so there was no damage to the depriming pin in the press. Around the...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 09-26-2012, 04:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 530
Posted By circa1885
Question Berdan primed .45 auto?

I deprime and clean brass before reloading and in some miscellaneous .45 brass I found an odd berdan primed what appears to be .45 case. Nothing I have will take picture close up. The base has the...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 09-21-2012, 10:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 506
Posted By circa1885
1911 Officers Model Modifications?

Have Officers Model 45. Wondered what modifications would be useful. The only thing that jumped to mind was an ambidextrous safety. Does anyone have any suggestions? The pistol is used primarily for...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 08-30-2012, 09:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 961
Posted By circa1885
Re: Kimber Solo Carry

Reply to Shooter45- Trust me, the Solo is no 1911. I didn't field strip until after I fired it the first time. The spring had not been installed properly at the factory and I had to correct it....
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 08-28-2012, 10:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 961
Posted By circa1885
Kimber Solo Carry

While shopping for and researching a very small and concealable 9mm I decided to spend more money than I should have and bought a Kimber Solo. Saw both bad and mostly good reviews. Kimber suggests...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 02-11-2012, 06:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 677
Posted By circa1885
Re: 308 reload

I waited way too long to let everyone know that I very much appreciate the response and advice.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 01-01-2012, 10:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 677
Posted By circa1885
308 reload

Some time ago I made bitter complaints about the accuracy of a couple of 168 gr loads for my 308. The hand loading gods must have been offended by something I did or did not do. Bottom line is I...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 03-08-2011, 09:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,457
Posted By circa1885
Carbide Dies

Is it necessary to use carbide dies for plated brass? I thought that I heard that it was necessary but can't remember for sure.
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 09-06-2010, 06:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 812
Posted By circa1885
Re: Couldn't even hit the backstop

Really appreciate the good information I have lots of factors to consider now and will do some serious pondering. Everything is tight, liked the suggestion that barrel break in is a myth, not aware...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 09-01-2010, 08:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 812
Posted By circa1885
Re: Couldn't even hit the backstop

E. R. Shaw, remember, first box of ammo shot great. #3 varmint barrel. Broken in properly, Clean barrel. Moved rifle between boxes of ammo so I suppose rings/scope could have loosened up. Will...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 09-01-2010, 07:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 812
Posted By circa1885
Couldn't even hit the backstop

Had an Argentine Mauser rebarrelled to 308, 22in varmint barrel fired today with 150 gr core-lokt PSP at 200yd and was very satisfied with about a 2in group. Usually a rifle can shoot better than I...
Forum: General Discussion 08-11-2010, 05:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 473
Posted By circa1885
Re: Place to shoot near DC

Thanks guys, I think.
Forum: General Discussion 08-11-2010, 12:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 473
Posted By circa1885
Place to shoot near DC

My son from a deep Southern state is now in/near DC and has a newborn interest in shooting sports and reloading. Does anyone know of a place near DC where he can shoot a centerfire rifle at 100 to...
Forum: The Beau Coupe Dien Cai Dau Hootch 08-08-2010, 06:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 656
Posted By circa1885
Re: THE ORGIN OF PISS POOR.......

Fascinating even if it isn't all true. Far be it for me to doubt the veracity of such an obvious scholar. Makes sense to me.
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 08-07-2010, 09:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 466
Posted By circa1885
Re: Mauser action modification

Thanks for the reply on the Mauser Hornet mod.
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 08-07-2010, 06:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 466
Posted By circa1885
Mauser action modification

Could a gunsmith or other experienced person tell me if a Mauser action could be modified without really major expense to feed a Hornet or 218 Bee cartridge? I know "major expense" is very...
Forum: The Pump House Saloon 07-24-2010, 08:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 968
Posted By circa1885
Re: The Queens Riddle

This would really be funny if it weren't so true.
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 06-24-2010, 07:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 505
Posted By circa1885
Swedish Mauser Carbine

From my pile of "Stuff" I recovered a 1895 Oberndorf Swedish Mauser barreled action already stripped of the sights, (not me, I bought it that way but I knew nothing about it at that time) The serial...
Forum: Knives & Edged Items 04-12-2010, 03:10 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,526
Posted By circa1885
Re: Swordsmen

Why wave a sword around if you have a 45 and a good sword will cost even more than a 45.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 03-24-2010, 07:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,033
Posted By circa1885
.35 Whelan in .35 Whelan Improved

A few years ago I had a custom rifle made in .35 Whelan Improved, one of several Improved versions. Within a few years a factory version of rifle and and ammo were available. I wonder if anyone...
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