Recent content by roger rabbit

As far as I'm concerned they are all junk and I've discontinued all subscriptions with the exception of Precision Shooting and Handloader. I'm not paying good money for incompetence and infomercials. Don't even get me started on the "Sheriff".

I've been getting much better results with a Lyman 44 gr. gas checked bullet than I did with either of the .223 Sierra bullets. I won't waste any more time with jacketed bullets. 5.0 gr of Unique with a pistol primer has worked quite well so far.

The steel wool method with a loupe or magnifying glass is the most reliable and foolproof. I've used all the tools and I go back to the steel wool method.

This local auction house specializes in Western/cowboy collections. I sat in stunned amazement yesterday as the bids rolled in. Pr. of Visalia spurs $21K, concho bit $20K, and on and on. Needless to say, I didn't so much as scratch my nose for fear it would be taken as a bid. Vintage leather...

At auction yesterday I watched an S.D. Myres brochure from the 1960's go for $250. Myres holsters, vintage but totally unremarkable, all went for $1200 EACH and up.

All brands and types are $40/1000 at the stores here in town (when they have them) and they'll be happy to tell you just how lucky you are to be able to get them. I bought a pound of Titegroup powder to replace the empty I bought 2 years ago for $14.95. The new one was marked $20.95. By the...

I cast my own .22 gas checked bullets using a Lyman mould. Haven't had a chance to try them yet. I expect the bullet lube will require frequent cleaning of the chambers to prevent case setback.

So far my best results with the Sierra .223 dia. 40 and 45 grain bullets have come with 2400 and 4227. The Jet is like the Hornet - small increases or decreases in powder can make a big difference. Cast bullets are my next project.

Good luck even finding them on the shelves around here. When you do, the actual sales price bears no resemblance to the price on the box either. I learned from the "great primer shortage" of the early 90's. I keep plenty on hand at all times. It seems the industry has learned all the Exxon...

I happened into his shop in Sweetwater a couple of years ago. Purely an accident. I walked out a couple of hours later with a beautiful floral carved holster for one of my N-frames. The price was right and the workmanship was outstanding.

Those chamber walls are very thin. I fired a few rounds of subsonic through my 1915 vintage at 25 yards. It proved to be amazingly accurate but it takes lots of concentration with those tiny sights. I wouldn't try anything other than the mildest rounds in it.