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by w30wcf
Wed Oct 04, 2017 8:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LEVER ACTION JUBILEE oct 7&8
Replies: 10
Views: 3003

Re: LEVER ACTION JUBILEE oct 7&8

Cimarron Red, Bulldozer,
Hope to see you in 2018.........

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by w30wcf
Wed Oct 04, 2017 6:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LEVER ACTION JUBILEE oct 7&8
Replies: 10
Views: 3003

Re: LEVER ACTION JUBILEE oct 7&8

The highlight in my life during the year of Our Lord...2017.... The cast bullets will be slinging through the air.....by the thousands. All gas checked, lubed and loaded. Gonna bring the Garand with half a thou. rounds for Friday play along with an assortment of leverguns and single actions. It's t...
by w30wcf
Sat Sep 30, 2017 4:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LEVER ACTION JUBILEE oct 7&8
Replies: 10
Views: 3003

LEVER ACTION JUBILEE oct 7&8

This is a bit late but if anyone has an interest .... Sixgun will be there! Lever Action Jubilee Bring your Marlins / Winchesters / Savages & numerous rounds of ammunition (jacketed or cast bullets) To: Ridgway Rifle Club, Ridgway, PA October 7 & 8 For some lever action silhouette fun! - Bri...
by w30wcf
Wed Sep 20, 2017 11:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester .44-40 brass/ammo?
Replies: 13
Views: 2180

Re: Winchester .44-40 brass/ammo?

Stevie, The Winchester Cowboy lead bulleted ammunition clocked 991 f.p.s from my rifle's 24" barrel. dissected cartridges contained an average of 4.8 gs of a small disc type powder. The bullet hardness was 7 bhn. The Winchester jacketed 44-40 ammo clocked 1,137 f.p.s. I have found Winchester to...
by w30wcf
Wed Sep 20, 2017 10:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: John Kort aka w30wcf - your prayers worked!
Replies: 23
Views: 2988

John Kort aka w30wcf - your prayers worked!

HI guys. Thank you so much for your prayers & concern. Shortly after my 10 sessions with whole brain back in May, I became very fatigued and mentally I was not myself. I didn't care about anything, didn't want to talk to anyone, stopped driving, etc. Basically, I became a recluse of sorts. This...
by w30wcf
Sat Jul 08, 2017 7:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request Lung cancer
Replies: 69
Views: 12234

Re: Prayer Request Lung cancer

Jack, Thank you very much for the invite. I would not have been able to make the trip. I don't travel very far from home now just in case there are issues that may develop.. One of the downsides to WBR is the fatigue that can and has developed making me very very tired at times during the day so don...
by w30wcf
Thu Jun 22, 2017 10:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request Lung cancer
Replies: 69
Views: 12234

Re: Prayer Request Lung cancer

Thank you to everyone for your prayers. They really help! I'm hanging in there. Finished my 10 treatments of whole brain radiation.....not a fun trip. MrI in 3 weeks to see if regrowth has been eliminated or if not, what is the next steps..... I have an appetite but still lost another 7 lbs in the p...
by w30wcf
Thu Jun 22, 2017 2:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First 30-30 mold
Replies: 27
Views: 5991

Re: First 30-30 mold

Camel,
The .305 diameter would be a problem in chambering since your groove diameter is likely closer to .301.
Bullet 31--160t would be a much better choice or something similar to it.


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by w30wcf
Mon Jun 19, 2017 9:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More on 44-40 exploring reloading
Replies: 24
Views: 5109

Re: More on 44-40 exploring reloading

Howdy. I'm still hanging in there, thankfully, no doubt to the many who have been praying for me. Wow, you certainly have been doing a lot of testing! Hmmmm,. If the humidity is low....say less than 30%, that could be the reason of the less accuracy of the straight b.p. load. Another reason might be...
by w30wcf
Mon May 29, 2017 9:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request Lung cancer
Replies: 69
Views: 12234

Prayer Request Lung cancer

Guys, Back in march the whole left hand side of my body went numb. A CT scan indicated that I had a tumor in my brain . Heck! How did that get there? Most of It was removed on March 28 and thankfully, I healed up fairly quickly. Markers in the tumor indicted it was small cell lung cancer which had m...
by w30wcf
Tue May 16, 2017 5:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: you Liberals Created "Us"
Replies: 11
Views: 3728

you Liberals Created "Us"

"US" by Paul Genova (Mr. Paul Genova has been President and Chief Operating Officer of Wireless Telecom Group Inc. since June 30, 2016. I haven't said too much about this election since the start....but this is how I feel.... I'm noticing that a lot of people aren't graciously accepting th...
by w30wcf
Sat May 06, 2017 8:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Target practice--this is good watch to the end
Replies: 4
Views: 1669

Re: Target practice--this is good watch to the end

Thank you for the heads up.hmmm. A friend emailed it to me.

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by w30wcf
Fri May 05, 2017 5:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1885 Winchester...RF to CF...DONE!
Replies: 12
Views: 3820

Re: 1885 Winchester...RF to CF...DONE!

Great work.....! resurrecting a vintage firearm back from the dead. :D
I will say that I would have preferred rechambering to .32 S&W Long which is closer to the original chambering.
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by w30wcf
Fri May 05, 2017 5:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recovering from surgery
Replies: 27
Views: 4449

Re: Recovering from surgery

very happy to hear that all wentt well and that you are on the mend. I hope the pain does not last too much longer.
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by w30wcf
Fri May 05, 2017 5:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First Test Of Olde Eynsford BP In My '73 Winchester
Replies: 20
Views: 4307

Re: First Test Of Olde Eynsford BP In My '73 Winchester

Hi Shasta,
just wonderingif you did try the reduced charge of 3F?

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by w30wcf
Fri May 05, 2017 4:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Target practice--this is good watch to the end
Replies: 4
Views: 1669

Target practice--this is good watch to the end

C:\Users\John\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.Outlook\ALUF97QZ\target practice.mp4
copy and paste in your browser
:mrgreen:
by w30wcf
Sun Apr 23, 2017 11:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer request - update (at the end)
Replies: 28
Views: 4247

Re: Prayer request - update (at the end)

Very sorry tolearn of you ongoing issue with with your back.
you might want to check this out

https://charlotte.thediscinstitute.com/

I will pray for a complete omplete to our lord and savior, Jesus Christ.

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by w30wcf
Fri Apr 14, 2017 1:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .44-40 Adventures: Hunting with a Uberti '73
Replies: 33
Views: 7847

Re: .44-40 Adventures: Hunting with a Uberti '73

WOW! What an awesome report and pics! :D Fantastic Very glad to see that the Accurate 43-215C is working well :D In it's day (and today) the .44 W.C.F., although less powered than today's hotshot dude calibers, was used very successfully in America's game fields and many families were able to be fe...
by w30wcf
Fri Apr 14, 2017 12:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 44 rimfire cartridges
Replies: 6
Views: 2866

Re: 44 rimfire cartridges

Here is pic of the 44 Henry Cartridges I have in my collection. The iirst 3 have the original short case (.83") - powder charges 25-26 grs. The 4th is the later and most common Henry Flat which incorporated a slightly longer case (.91") holding 28 grs of powder The oal length of the cartri...
by w30wcf
Mon Apr 03, 2017 11:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Surgery, prayers requested. The morning after.
Replies: 44
Views: 7851

Re: Surgery tomorrow, prayers requested.

Joe, Very sorry to hear what you are going through, I will be saying prayers for a successful operation and a quick recovery, Make sure that you drink plenty of fluids WATER/ juice/unsweetened tea, coffee.NO sodas....well OK 1 soda for every 6 glasses of the good stuff. That will help the healing pr...
by w30wcf
Mon Mar 20, 2017 10:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I found Sixgun' s brother
Replies: 6
Views: 2354

Re: I found Sixgun' s brother

He probably has them in his car :D
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by w30wcf
Mon Mar 20, 2017 8:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I found Sixgun' s brother
Replies: 6
Views: 2354

Re: I found Sixgun' s brother

six....
AhHa...so it was you! :D
yep, the Winchesters still look the same but we do change as we head down the road of life........

Although I would like to make it to that match, I will be in the middle of a kitchen update at that time.
perhaps in 2018....if I am still around.......

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by w30wcf
Tue Mar 14, 2017 10:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I found Sixgun' s brother
Replies: 6
Views: 2354

I found Sixgun' s brother

Well... not exactly.....but there is a bit of a resemblance... he lives in Australia and besides being a singer. I'll bet he owns some leverguns....

Besides it is almost Easter....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gBTK1R ... 5K&index=3

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by w30wcf
Tue Feb 21, 2017 11:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ken Waters has passed.
Replies: 21
Views: 3734

Re: Ken Waters has passed.

yooper2,
Thank you for posting this. I have often wondered about Ken and if he was still alive. wow! 99! Must have been all that clean living and enjoying his firearm / reloading interest to the utmost.

6,
I'll bet he and Ol'Frankly (Frank Marshall) are having a grand time up there! :D

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by w30wcf
Sat Feb 11, 2017 4:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45 Colt Blackhawk Max PSI Question
Replies: 24
Views: 6627

Re: 45 Colt Blackhawk Max PSI Question

I must admit that back in my younger days I pushed the Ruger 45 Colt with loads that I discovered were beyond the Hodgdon data when that handbook came out. Based on what I know now, I would bet that some of the loads were likely close to 40,000 and even then, the cases almost fell out of the cylinde...
by w30wcf
Sat Feb 11, 2017 10:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45 Colt Blackhawk Max PSI Question
Replies: 24
Views: 6627

Re: 45 Colt Blackhawk Max PSI Question

John, Back in 1993, Hodgdon Manual No.26 was the first that I know of to publish loads for the Ruger .45 Colt that exceeded the SAMMI Max by quite a bit. The data even included Hercules, DuPont and Winchester powders at that time. The data was expressed in CUP and was in the 29,000-30,000 area which...
by w30wcf
Fri Feb 10, 2017 4:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Peggy McPherson went home to the Father
Replies: 29
Views: 4840

Re: Peggy McPherson went home to the Father

I was very sorry to hear the very sad news about Peggy. As Christians we know that the grave is not the end and that we will see our loved ones again when we to, pass into eternal life, to be joined together again for eternity! This song helped me get through the loss of a loved one. I hope that it ...
by w30wcf
Wed Feb 08, 2017 7:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oooops! I mis-identified my bullet alloy...
Replies: 19
Views: 2720

Re: Oooops! I mis-identified my bullet alloy...

Earl, The only experience I have had with Momotype bullets was in 30 caliber. I wanted to see if I could push a cast bullet to 2600 f.p.s from my 788 30-30 with accuracy and no leading. Bullet weight was 160 grs. A capacity load of 748 did the trick (around 42 grs as I recall...NOT FOR LEVERGUNS). T...
by w30wcf
Tue Feb 07, 2017 8:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oooops! I mis-identified my bullet alloy...
Replies: 19
Views: 2720

Re: Oooops! I mis-identified my bullet alloy...

Single letters usually = Monotype of which there are several versions, some having higher amounts of tin and antimony. Sorry to hear that those bullets don't shoot as well as your lino ones did. Hmmmm..... How did the sprue cutoff's look on the bullet bases? . With Monotype, sometimes the sprues hav...
by w30wcf
Wed Jan 18, 2017 11:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Finicky 25-20 & The Backyard Silencer
Replies: 34
Views: 3494

Re: The Finicky 25-20 & The Backyard Silencer

6..... Sorry to learn of the somewhat less rewarding day making bullets. Perhaps if you were playing a bit of music, that would have helped you stay in the rhythm.... :D Well at least until the alloy stopped flowing..... :( I have had the same experience and have found that a paper clip opened flat...
by w30wcf
Wed Jan 18, 2017 11:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hard Cast Bullets - video
Replies: 4
Views: 1243

Re: Hard Cast Bullets - video

Interesting video. Yep, hard cast (likely heat treated) will penetrate a bunch. The big flat nose keeps the bullet going straight. Years ago I tested some heat treated cast 200 gr. flat nose bullets in the .30-30. Barrel exit was 2070 f.p.s. and penetration in wet newsprint at 50 yards was over 3 fe...
by w30wcf
Tue Jan 17, 2017 6:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Finicky 25-20 & The Backyard Silencer
Replies: 34
Views: 3494

Re: The Finicky 25-20 & The Backyard Silencer

6..... Sorry to learn of the somewhat less rewarding day making bullets. Perhaps if you were playing a bit of music, that would have helped you stay in the rhythm.... :D Well at least until the alloy stopped flowing..... :( I have had the same experience and have found that a paper clip opened flat ...
by w30wcf
Mon Dec 26, 2016 10:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If anyone has any doubts - 44WCF /44-40 on deer
Replies: 57
Views: 11248

Re: If anyone has any doubts - 44WCF /44-40 on deer

So....... Did anyone harvest a deer this year with the vintage .44-40? I do know that Rowdy got another one this year. Not as big as the one shown in the 1st post but another 1 shot kill with the '73 and black powder. :D http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=39912.0;attach...
by w30wcf
Mon Dec 26, 2016 9:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leading - hard or soft alloy better...?
Replies: 18
Views: 3338

Re: Leading - hard or soft alloy better...?

Catshooter, As we know, while we travel down the road of life, we always learn new things. As far as preheating molds, Personally, I prefer the toaster oven since it heats a bit more evenly. Right after I turn the pot on, I place the mold(s) into the Oven minus the handle retaining screws. The oven ...
by w30wcf
Sat Dec 17, 2016 9:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1906: 32-40 vs. 30-30
Replies: 25
Views: 7576

Re: 1906: 32-40 vs. 30-30

saw whet owl, Welcome to the forum. Interesting article. Thank you for posting. In doing a little research, I found that Marlin already had their 1893 chambered for the .32 H.P.S. (High Power Special) which was the same cartridge as Winchester's .32 W.S. (Winchester Special) so why soup up the .32-4...
by w30wcf
Mon Dec 12, 2016 7:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interesting Vintage Savage 1899 Ad
Replies: 9
Views: 2235

Re: Interesting Vintage Savage 1899 Ad

Pete, Thank you for that vintage ad. I had not seen that one before. Neat! :D Interestingly, in other literature, Savage claimed that the .303 . 15 . Covered Miniature round was accurate to 200 yards. It initially contained 15 grs. of smokeless powder (early references indicated Rifleite powder) bu...
by w30wcf
Sun Dec 11, 2016 10:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Merry Christmas fellars
Replies: 34
Views: 4305

Re: Merry Christmas fellars

Pitchy,
Thank you! The same to you and your family.

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by w30wcf
Sun Dec 04, 2016 10:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The World Series Of Bullet Moulds
Replies: 27
Views: 2716

Re: The World Series Of Bullet Moulds

6...., Nice find! Interesting mold! Apparently the original owner had at least 4 different caliber rifles to feed. Sorry to hear of the issue with NEI. It is certainly not the same company since Walt passed away. As I understand it, his daughter took over and her husband ran the manufacturing side. ...
by w30wcf
Sat Dec 03, 2016 11:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Most Wonderful Time In 8 years! Trump Christmas Parody
Replies: 6
Views: 1520

The Most Wonderful Time In 8 years! Trump Christmas Parody

A Funny Trump Christmas Parody
:D :D :D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pl2ryKu2UVA&app=desktop

followed by:
Whining Crying Rioting Hillary Millennial Theme.....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVlHZh5dvbA

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by w30wcf
Thu Dec 01, 2016 9:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yea, Go Ahead, Call Me "Mr. Ingot"
Replies: 46
Views: 7076

Re: Yea, Go Ahead, Call Me "Mr. Ingot"

6....
Yep, 10 hrs. of sleep will definitely cut into your casting time........ :D

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by w30wcf
Mon Nov 28, 2016 9:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .44 WCF carbine
Replies: 13
Views: 2553

Re: .44 WCF carbine

I can only get SPG in a form that is used in what is called a 'lubrasizer machine'. Could I manually lube bullets with that? I am dying to shoot a deer with black powder and one of these lead bullets. With a carbine that shoots them into three inch groups at 50 yards, its the nearest thing to bow h...
by w30wcf
Mon Nov 28, 2016 9:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yea, Go Ahead, Call Me "Mr. Ingot"
Replies: 46
Views: 7076

Re: Yea, Go Ahead, Call Me "Mr. Ingot"

6... Thank you for the kind words.....but I'm not that good....l do behave myself pretty much though (at least I think I do.) A few more pics.. http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o25/w30wcf/Cowboy%20Silhouette/11Sixgun3.jpg http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o25/w30wcf/Cowboy%20Silhouette/11Sixgun.j...
by w30wcf
Sun Nov 27, 2016 10:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .44 WCF carbine
Replies: 13
Views: 2553

Re: .44 WCF carbine

Carlsen Highway, Thank you for the report (and the kind words). Happy to see you are making progress. :D Nice looking rifle. I have one in .357. A couple of thoughts..... 429666 - Don't be too disappointed. I get about the same accuracy as you with smokeless and black when I tried it. The bullet sho...
by w30wcf
Sun Nov 27, 2016 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yea, Go Ahead, Call Me "Mr. Ingot"
Replies: 46
Views: 7076

Re: Yea, Go Ahead, Call Me "Mr. Ingot"

6... Let's see....how many 25-20 bullets can your Lino stash make.........(600x7000/65) = 64, 615! That should keep you busy for awhile! :D That is a BIG chunk of alloy! Good thing you have a tractor to move it! http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o25/w30wcf/6.jpg That shirt that is in the 4 year old...
by w30wcf
Sun Nov 27, 2016 8:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What happened to Castbullits
Replies: 7
Views: 2226

Re: What happened to Castbullits

handirifle wrote:Very odd, cause when I try to connect, it say the domain name is for sale. Does someone have a WORKING link?
castboolits.gunloads.com
by w30wcf
Sat Nov 26, 2016 6:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yea, Go Ahead, Call Me "Mr. Ingot"
Replies: 46
Views: 7076

Re: Yea, Go Ahead, Call Me "Mr. Ingot"

6.......
Now that you're retired you will have lots of time turning those ingots into bullets..... :mrgreen:

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by w30wcf
Fri Nov 25, 2016 10:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leading - hard or soft alloy better...?
Replies: 18
Views: 3338

Re: Leading - hard or soft alloy better...?

There are other factors that come into play......namely bullet sectional density and burning rate of the powder. Bullet lube type is also another factor. Gas checked bullets add another dimension. Combine too hard a bullet with a too fast powder and throat leading will be the likely result. Switch t...
by w30wcf
Tue Nov 22, 2016 6:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .44 WCF black powder and compression
Replies: 16
Views: 2370

Re: .44 WCF black powder and compression

Thanks guys this is all a great help. I went back and shot the Elmer Keith bullets with the commercial smokeless lube it they came with, (I loaded them before reading Chucks post last night) and as was pointed out, fouling was extreme and just as bad as before, three shots and Ihave hard fouling at...