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I remember 1957 quite vividly -- I was 13 years old and two years prior, I had bought my first firearm. I had gone to Topeka with Mom and she let me visit a gun store where I bought a Brand New Rem. Mod. 512. I had the $36.00 from working in the hay fields that summer, and I walked out with my...

Sorry for the double post. I'm just a wooden pencil / Big Chief Tablet idiot. I got the mules taken care of and back in barn tonight, and then tried to drive this spaceship. Senile is the first thing that I can offer as an excuse. Dennis

I ran into a similar situation a couple of years ago. I had an "itch" for a Mod. 24-3 (No shooter Grade Mod. 1950, no 1950 that I could afford). After internet research, I found that the 4" version vs the 6 1/2" had many accolades. Stumbled onto a somewhat vague site that had a "mint" 4" Mod...

I ran into a similar situation a couple of years ago. I had an "itch" for a Mod. 24-3 (No shooter Grade Mod. 1950, no 1950 that I could afford). After internet research, I found that the 4" version vs the 6 1/2" had many accolades. Stumbled onto a somewhat vague site that had a "mint" 4" Mod...

CONGRATS to You and Miss Belle. You truly deserve each other!

Looks just like my Oehler Mod. 12 (Bought new in 1980 @ $100.00). Slow to get the four numbers to go to the actual velocity chart was a "Blessing" when shooting rifles, allowing cooling time as required. I still use mine to this day. I never thought it was "slow" back then, and now it has to...

First and always: Chronograph = Oehler. Anything that can give ACCURATE velocity readings vs measured accuracy will give you numbers you can crunch. Actual velocity means nothing (until you get into energy), spread could mean everything. Finite velocity accuracy means everything, without it, why...

You sure got that right!

I have reloaded for everything I own (sans RF) for nearly 60 yrs. now, and have NEVER had an "ACCIDENT". I reload with the same discipline that I adhere to for GUN SAFETY. And no, I do not shoot other people's reloads. I reload for: economy, improved and consistent performance, and for the...

Its never over 'till its over. Dennis

If you've GOT it, it was at a good price. You will be rewarded with a lifetime of pride (and accuracy) that only comes from one of these Masterpieces! Keep asking questions and LEARN how to maintain and care for your new friend. In the end, all of your joy and pride will cost you nothing. If...

I think you did super OK, indeed. I have a Mod. 13-2; just a 40 yr. older brother to yours, in 357 of course. The 13-2 was a "Perfect Fit" for me when I bought it new and has been my most reliable and accurate companion for lo these many years; including a Factory Tuned Colt Python, a Mod. 66-2...

1911luvr, I can tell you the EXACT value of your wonderful Christmas gift. It is the amount of money you will receive for it when you SELL it. Circumstances being equal in my household, it would be PRICELESS, as I would never SELL it; nor, would I ever include it on my "Net Worth Statement". I...

I agree, but I will stretch to 1985 (Sorta)

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