Albroswift

Haven't shot it yet, maybe next weekend. CMC PCC FCGRadian Talon short throw ambiStern Defense BCGSprinco red springNFA 16" barrel and NFA receiver set w/ LRBHOSightmark M Spec circle dot RDSMFT minimalist stockJT Pistol gripPaired a 7-11/16" SOLGW 9 position buffer tube with an extra long 5 tungsten weight buffer. Length with the BCG came out about 1/8" behind the bolt catch, about right no quarters. Maybe get out to the range next weekend see if it actually works. May need some tuning of the buffer and spring. Should be close. Cerakote Graphite black over gold

Limited experience, but had to drill up a 308 and a 6.5 Creedmore BA. Post the port diameter when the barrel shows up. Numbered drill bit set is ideal for determining size of port. I would expect around 0.079 would run about right with your setup, lots of experts here so might get some other advice on that. Also watch for gas tubes, 12-1/16" (Large frame carbine) is usually correct, 11-3/4" (ar15 midlength) usually a little short. But not always. Both the 6.5 and the 308 BA's I messed with took 12-1/16" Gas tube should hit center of cam cut out. This is a 12-1/16 in an Anderson AM10 Carbine. Just right. Came with a 11-3/4"

Actually Ramen

No ramen, but quick shipping and 7-11/16" +/- internal depth extension.

I have the old Dillon RT1200 power head trimmer for the 650, flies through them but they need a little case lube on them. Die is almost as tight as a sizing die, maybe to prevent chatter. Set up for 308, 223, 338, 44. Can run sizing/ deprime operation in the first station at the same time. Don't like using the case feeder with the imperial wax on the larger cases, picks up dirt, but the one shot works on the 223 in the feeder.

Ramen is OK.

Hey, All Anyone done any business with Rooftop Defense? https://www.rooftopdefense.com/ Need a 7-11/16 extension, they have them and will ship to WA, where as no one else with them in stock will. I gotta get outa this place... Thanks-- Al

Some good pointers.

Hunting partner's truck.

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I like the 3x magnifier combos on AR's Like peas and carrots...

In the larger calibers, huge volume swing between brands. Amounting to 80-90 FPS in the 300 Weatherby between Weatherby brass and R-P Brass with identical charges. With my 338, I've had it so long that my brass is all over the place. Trying to keep batches together, have a Redding die that controls length and have a Dillon trimmer for the 650 when they get way out of control.

Flash hole deburring tool is one of the best "Bang for the Buck" reloading tools out there. Rifle I like to see 10 or less, 5 or less is outstanding. Your last line is looking good. There are arguments on whether (and how) a low SD relates to a tight group, but the way I see it it can't hurt and is good feedback on the quality of the handload. Next step is neck turning. 338 WinMag 185 Barns 405 WCF 300gr Hornady Interlock

Yea, didn't last long, a guy just posted a nice shooter over on waguns...

The Uberti Cattleman 44 showed up. Beautiful sixshooter. 1873 cap n ball, replica of a gun that didn't exist. One more in the mail, a 1851 Engraved Navy, no more bids out after that.

The one in the middle is a F.Lli Pietta, steel frame, a lot stronger then the brass frame models which in my case are Armi San Marcos but everyone made both types, ASM, Pietta, Uberti, etc. The Piettas are metric threads and the cylinders are a few thousands longer, and so far seems like the Uberti's and the ASM's are all US threading and pretty much interchangeable although Uberti's are a higher quality and the cylinder, although interchangeable with the ASM, are a couple thousands smaller diameter. Supposedly brass frames became popular because both sides were running out of steel, south in the worse shape. Looking closely at the brass frame models when they start to stretch a gap will open up here. Like this one

Like to get a shoulder stock for the buffalo. Seeing how there are no regulations on BPSBR's

1858's, Armi San Marco, brass frame (top right) Pietta steel frame target sights, (top left) and a ASM Buffalo brass frame w/ target sights (bottom) Armi San Marco

Good morning all. Going to have to start posting revolver photos over here! Al

Had the Hawken setting around for a couple years after my dad gave it to me, took it down to the muzzleloader shop and the old boy set me up with everything I needed, including a lot of instruction. Then took the 1858 down there, ditto. Great resource.

Hey, guys Going the other way. Bidding on and winning a few cap and ball revolvers to go with the 50 cal Hawken my dad gave me a while back. 1858's and an 1873. 1873 is kind of funny, a Uberti reproduction of a gun that never existed. The 1873 in 45 colt is the Peacemaker, and the 44-40 was simply referred to as the 1873 I believe. Metallic cartridge sixguns from day 1. Still in the mail: the 1858's are Italian copies of the Remington 1858, top strap frame to increase strength and make cylinder swapping a lot easier. Been shooting this one, a couple more in the mail.

Little guy's day went from bad to worse.

I like the fly swatter target!

I prefer the older 3 screw models, but have to admit to having a 357 blackhawk new model. The new model lends itself to a reverse spin pawl easily, old model not so much.