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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 05-13-2013, 06:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 738
Posted By BobMcG
Re: To those of you who weigh every charge

............however, loading handgun ammo is an altogether different story, being done in a high production manor and in a very "progressive" way.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 05-12-2013, 12:20 PM
Replies: 777
Views: 31,560
Posted By BobMcG
Re: who's reloading tonight?

Loaded up some .375 H&H today.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 05-12-2013, 12:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 738
Posted By BobMcG
Re: To those of you who weigh every charge

Read the article, as well as just about all of John's work for years. Doesn't deter me one bit from weighing all of my low production rifle rounds. I work mostly with medium to large bores (US) and...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 03-24-2013, 09:30 AM
Replies: 777
Views: 31,560
Posted By BobMcG
Re: who's reloading tonight?

Today, it's time for some more .375 H&H.
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 03-24-2013, 09:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 395
Posted By BobMcG
Re: 338 Lapua vs 1" steel

Cool video.

What's the hardness level of the steel you're using?
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 03-16-2013, 08:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 767
Posted By BobMcG
Re: ZERO BULLETS

Always had excellent luck with their.38 wadcutters. Expended probably a thousand of them and there's more on my bench.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 03-09-2013, 01:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 314
Posted By BobMcG
Re: Looking for good reloading info

Welcome to TFF and handloading.

Sorry to be short and quick, but I recommend for basics: There is a wealth of info just above in the stickies. You'll want to crimp for tube magazine use. When you...
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 02-13-2013, 02:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 935
Posted By BobMcG
Re: Out of Curiosity, I dissected the SAFE Act that NY passed

As you can imagine, it hasn't been well received to say the least, and Cuomo knows it.

Cuomo Reacts to SAFE Act Backlash. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5Awhpw0mj4&feature=youtu.be)
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 02-12-2013, 10:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,615
Posted By BobMcG
Re: When will we see more normal supply inventories?

FWIW:
Forum: General Discussion 01-05-2013, 08:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 969
Posted By BobMcG
Re: video about E15 gas if you have a car older than 2012.

Very interesting, thanks for the link.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 01-04-2013, 07:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 444
Posted By BobMcG
Re: Starline Brass

I don't think you have to worry too much about Starline brass, it's a good product. I use it in full power .41mag loads and it can take it repeatedly just fine.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 01-04-2013, 06:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 504
Posted By BobMcG
Re: Are inventories of supplies a tad low now?

1st off welcome to TFF and 2nd, what dies are you looking for?
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 01-04-2013, 02:18 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,079
Posted By BobMcG
Re: Ruger's No 1

Speaking of barrels,

NOTE: I have a good friend who purchased a used #1S (.45-70 w/Ruger barrel) in excellent condition only to find that it couldn't shoot worth a hoot. After a multitude of loads...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 01-04-2013, 02:10 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,079
Posted By BobMcG
Re: Ruger's No 1

That seems to be the general consensus.



Yes, off the top of my head, Douglas for one, made a lot of the earlier barrels; not that Douglas can't make good barrels, but Ruger had no control over...
Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum 01-04-2013, 01:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 556
Posted By BobMcG
Re: Live in NY... Give up your guns

Think what you like, you're entitled to your opinion, so am I. I don't think what I read will fly. Mass civil disobedience would be the result and seriously, who wants things to go that route.


...
Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum 01-04-2013, 11:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 447
Posted By BobMcG
Re: FBI: MORE PEOPLE KILLED WITH... eye opening...

In the midst of all of these sound, rational points I see being presented here, we might well be looking at new, broad, sweeping tool regulations being enacted at all levels of government.

Oh...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 01-04-2013, 11:16 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 756
Posted By BobMcG
Re: Weighing powder for every case??

Read it and plenty of other articles by John over the decades as he's one of my favorite writers and I very much respect his work.

That being said, I still weight each hunting rifle load (and...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 01-04-2013, 10:53 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,079
Posted By BobMcG
Re: Ruger's No 1

If I had to choose, I'd have to say the Ruger #1 is my favorite rifle. I currently own 5 #1s both used & new (and a #3) and I'm always looking for another that suits my fancy. Although I do love...
Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum 01-04-2013, 10:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 556
Posted By BobMcG
Re: Live in NY... Give up your guns

Fat chance of passing.
Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum 01-04-2013, 10:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 447
Posted By BobMcG
Re: FBI: MORE PEOPLE KILLED WITH... eye opening...

I'm with ya. Lets write our reps and get this done in the name of......... let's see......... the children, yeah, the children, that'll do it every time.

I can see it now; all hammers will have...
Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum 01-04-2013, 10:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 323
Posted By BobMcG
Re: Al Gore sells his TV network to Al Jazeera

Yup, they got it just before the end of the year... = tax break compared to the deal stretching into this year.

Not too many bigger hypocrites than the likes of Gore, for sure.
Forum: General Discussion 01-04-2013, 10:02 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 666
Posted By BobMcG
Re: New guy here

Welcome to TFF.

Nice pics and nice little collection. Cherish 'em.
Forum: General Discussion 01-04-2013, 09:59 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,038
Posted By BobMcG
Re: Light bulb warning

Bet on it, if not 99%.
Forum: General Discussion 01-01-2013, 01:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 388
Posted By BobMcG
Re: How many of you....

Guilty.

Can't stop the habit either so I must be addicted to doing it.

Oh well, I guess there's worse habits and addictions.
Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum 01-01-2013, 08:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 608
Posted By BobMcG
Re: Morgan Might Deport Himself

Good riddance to bad rubbish, as they say. I sent the "subject" a nice farewell message. Too bad he probably won't ever actually read it.
Forum: General Discussion 12-31-2012, 01:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 427
Posted By BobMcG
Re: Using cremains or ashes to case color gun parts for family restore?

While it sounds like a "cute" idea, it's an idea that grandma wasn't in on, was she? She probably didn't give you prior consent to do anything funky with her ashes did she? I think you should think...
Forum: General Discussion 12-31-2012, 01:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 844
Posted By BobMcG
Re: For anyone on facebook.

I have no use for it or the likes of it and twit. All of farcebook could shut down today and never start back up again, wouldn't bother me. I couldn't possibly care less about it.
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 12-16-2012, 07:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 525
Posted By BobMcG
Re: Flintlock Pistol information

For the sake of the springs, I hope the pistol hasn't been stored for years (decades?) with the frizzen closed and the hammer at half-cock.

BTW: You didn't mention; does it function? Can't tell...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 12-15-2012, 09:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 593
Posted By BobMcG
Re: Is Hornady quality control going to h@ll?

My personal experience w/Hornady:
I've been using Hornady bullets for many years (along w/the other major brands for over thirty years), have loaded and fired at least a couple thousand of them...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 12-08-2012, 08:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 385
Posted By BobMcG
Re: Another ammo question

I've owned a pair of rifles in.30-40 Krag for a long time now and really like the caliber. They used to see a lot more use than they do now but I'll likely never part with them anytime soon either....
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 12-08-2012, 07:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 559
Posted By BobMcG
Re: Dillon 550B/650 comparison

I chose to go with manual indexing and very happy with it; there's no lack of speed with it either.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 12-01-2012, 12:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 815
Posted By BobMcG
Re: .40 S&W base bulge

I didn't address this post for a while as a lot of people gave appropriate advice long before I came across it.
However, I'll add that I use a carbide Redding G-RX die (because of my Glock 23) and...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 12-01-2012, 12:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 945
Posted By BobMcG
Re: AR-50 Beowulf

A local guy was (maybe still is?) selling his for $2500. I like it but not that much.
Forum: General Discussion 12-01-2012, 11:54 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 4,262
Posted By BobMcG
Re: Count down to the end of the world!

I thought that I'd try to find an answer for this matter with the ending Mayan calender issue so I went to a hypnotist who sent me back a good many lifetimes ago.
I found myself looking in on a very...
Forum: General Discussion 12-01-2012, 11:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 389
Posted By BobMcG
Re: True words

Right.

And who doesn't realize that through the misspelling of a word can come a terrible misunderstanding that can led to a heated argument that can led to violence and even......:eek: Yup,...
Forum: General Discussion 12-01-2012, 11:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 526
Posted By BobMcG
Re: Anyone Plan On Cutting Thire Own Tree Down In The Woods Or Mountains

I have every year for decades and have always looked forward to doing so, but not this year. No tree at all this year. No decorations this year either for that matter. No need to get into it, it's...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 11-10-2012, 08:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 904
Posted By BobMcG
Re: H4350 vs h4350 EXT... Different data /powder?

A small but interesting excerpt from an ExteriorBallistics.com (Sierra) powder burning rates chart. Are the two powders in blue highlight 100% the same "exact" powder formula?
.........................
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 11-05-2012, 07:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 704
Posted By BobMcG
Re: The RED BOOK of WINCHESTER Values

Sounds good to me. Thanks Bert.
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 11-05-2012, 07:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 854
Posted By BobMcG
Re: Remington Model-24, 22 short

It looks beautiful just the way it is, don't refinish it. I have one and love it. Someone before me refinished the wood so it is what it is, but I wish they had left it alone.
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 11-05-2012, 07:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,725
Posted By BobMcG
Re: Gentleman Jim Hauff

What a shame. My heart goes out to his family. Rest in peace Jim.
Forum: General Discussion 11-05-2012, 06:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 621
Posted By BobMcG
Re: National Buy Ammunition Day

None.


I guess I'll have to count the 50 rounds of new brass and 150 bullets I ordered as being close enough. ;)
Forum: General Discussion 11-05-2012, 06:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 517
Posted By BobMcG
Re: Am I becoming a fuddy duddy?

She's probably not a bad kid, but is just that, a kid. She's showing her level of happiness and maturity all in one pic.
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 11-04-2012, 07:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 704
Posted By BobMcG
Re: The RED BOOK of WINCHESTER Values

I have the second edition and glad of it; what's the gain/difference going to the third?
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 11-03-2012, 09:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 315
Posted By BobMcG
Re: US Revolver Co. DOB

Nice condition indeed! A really good looking piece.
Forum: General Discussion 11-03-2012, 09:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 393
Posted By BobMcG
Re: christmas music

I do feel for you wv-h and you should do what helps you get through the season.
On my end, I have no wish to hear any Christmas music until we're into December.
Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum 11-03-2012, 09:17 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,120
Posted By BobMcG
Re: Deer hunting, any luck?

Went out today for a bit, @ 37* and windy. Didn't see any fresh scrapes or rubs in their usual areas though, kinda surprised. I did find a comfy place sit down and after forty mins spotted movement @...
Forum: General Discussion 11-03-2012, 08:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 608
Posted By BobMcG
Re: my new Anti obama bumber sticker.

Tell me it isn't so! You can't possibly be talking about the kind, understanding, caring, tolerant and compassionate liberals are you? I mean, don't they have the market cornered on these virtues?
...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 11-02-2012, 10:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 495
Posted By BobMcG
Re: Collet Bullet Puller help....

I use a kinetic tool for quick, light work and a collet (Hornady) if I have more than just a few to do or the crimp is heavy.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 11-02-2012, 10:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 323
Posted By BobMcG
Re: 6mm / 243

To me as well.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 11-02-2012, 10:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 904
Posted By BobMcG
Re: H4350 vs h4350 EXT... Different data /powder?

It's probably been an Extreme powder for some time now but I do have a partial pound of H4350 pre-Extreme powder left from years gone by. I would imagine it was reformulated to make it less...
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