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General Discussion / FREE shooting and reloading stuff

« on: October 27, 2021, 06:25:46 PM »

This is tentative, and SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR CANCELLATION.

But here is my thinking. This house must be empty to sell it. It looks like the final cleanout may be November 16. I still have lots of shooter-type stuff.

If I don't have it out by Nov. 16 it will probably go to the dump.

Think about it. Die sets, reloading presses, powder measures, calipers, brass, loaded rifle ammo, etc., etc. just dumped. What if, instead, I open it all up to shooters after the Oak Ridge shoot on Nov. 13, and you can take anything you wish. NO CHARGE. Wouldn't that be better than letting it be hauled to the dump?

I will have limited time to spend on this, so I will set a specific starting time. If you want something in advance, it will not be free.

Like I said, SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR CANCELLATION. Timing of several things are still dependent on others.

What do you think? Will this work? Comment?

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General Discussion / Anyone interested in color-coating bullets

« on: October 10, 2021, 09:04:17 AM »

I can fix you up with all the items you need, including the toaster oven and more powder than you can use in a lifetime.

It's gotta go, one way or the other.

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Trading Post / Bullets, Cheap

« on: October 02, 2021, 01:04:48 PM »

Selling my bullet inventory:

.357 124 grain $30.00 for a jar of over 1,000.
.452 230 grain $20.00 for a jar of over 500.

Many are colorized, some are lubed with 40/40/20.

I think I have 9,000 of the .357s.
Not sure yet for the .452s.

All these are ready to load.

THEN, I also have AS-CAST in both calibers, $10 a jar. Probably a little less than 1,000 in the .357 jars, and a little less than 500 in the .452 jars. These are not lubed.

Come stock up while they last!

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General Discussion / Cowboy stuff for sale

« on: September 18, 2021, 06:23:55 PM »

I have finally had to admit that I am unable to shoot any more. I shot almost every week for 11 years, over 500 cowboy matches, beginning when I was 70 Years old (I will soon be 85). It was a good run. After my wife passed away last May I kept thinking that I would get back to shooting, but I am just not physically able to do it.
Both my regular doctor and the cardiac center in Oak Ridge have run lots of tests, but have had no remedy, so I am now undergoing a series of tests and exams with a specialist at U.T. Hospital. This will be ongoing for the next few months. Meanwhile, I am going to be selling my cowboy stuff.
There are rifles, shotguns, pistols, handloading equipment, casting equipment, loaded ammo, and a few components.
My plan is to load what I have time and energy for into my truck and come to the Oak Ridge, and maybe Ocoee shoots. I will plan to be early.
If there is no objection, I will pull up beside the pavilion and open up the truck, unloading some stuff onto the pavilion tables.
Meanwhile, if there is something you are in need of, you can check with me. Just send me a pm to establish contact.
Thank you for enduring this lengthy vent.

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General Discussion / Update

« on: April 24, 2021, 06:45:14 PM »

It is just a matter of days now.

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General Discussion / Shooting Tues?

« on: September 07, 2020, 09:37:36 AM »

Lots of info on setup, but I can't tell if you are shooing tomorrow (Tues)............

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General Discussion / Hunkered down

« on: April 19, 2020, 01:07:37 PM »

Took my truck for a run today. It had not been started for over 3 weeks. Topped it up with gas; held 3 gallons...…..

We have not been to the store for 5 weeks (and no deliveries). Fixed biscuits, gravy, sausage and eggs yesterday. Polished off the last of them today.

Ahhh, the suffering we must endure!

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General Discussion / We aren't following the rules!!

« on: March 19, 2020, 09:16:34 AM »

 Saturday we decided to self-isolate, shelter in place, or whatever you want to call it. At our age, the Coronavirus would probably be a death sentence.

There were no rules.

We found it difficult to be completely isolated, so the object is to minimize outside contact.

First, our family is supportive. No more weekly family get-togethers. (They have left some kind of a "care package" on our doorstep every day since then.)

We have at least a months supply of groceries. WalMart will deliver to our door if we need more.

Our prescriptions are delivered.

Mail is delivered daily.

Still, it is difficult. I must sign for medicine deliveries.  The virus can live for days on surfaces, paper etc. Everything from outside is disinfected; mail, prescriptions, care packages, groceries, etc. Everything! Then it is set aside for three days before being handled again. Then hands are washed thoroughly.

Even at that, we cannot completely isolate. Marlene has high blood pressure, diabetes, and kidney disease, to name a few. She is in a hospice program. We have been having a nurse visit weekly, and twice weekly visits from an aid (help with baths, change linens, etc.). I find that in order to stay in the hospice program, Medicare requires at least one nurse visit every two weeks. The hospice program is very cooperative with minimum visits, as Marlene is currently doing very well. So the nurse will visit every two weeks, and will make us her first stop of the day, minimizing exposure from other visits she makes that day. That eliminated five visits into our home each two weeks. If we need more visits, we need only to call them.

How long will this last? Who knows?

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General Discussion / Critr update

« on: October 21, 2019, 11:50:12 AM »

Marlene (my wife) was admitted to the hospital 9/12/19 after an attack late 9/11/19. Her kidneys are at 25%, no doubt caused by her diabetes, high blood pressure, and other complications.

She was moved from the hospital to a rehab center 9/19/19, unable to walk.

Came home Friday, 10/18/19. Needs constant monitoring and assistance. Little (to none) hope for improvement. Is able to walk a few steps, but always in danger of blacking out at any time.

My shooting future in doubt.

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General Discussion / I apologize............

« on: July 09, 2019, 06:02:08 PM »

I was just not able to properly participate in the shoot today. I managed to hang around long enough to get the shooting in, but it was very stressful for me. I was wiped out for the rest of the day ...............…

With this in mind, I will not attempt to shoot Saturday.

I WANT to shoot, but sometimes do not seem able to do so.

Not sure how to handle it.

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General Discussion / You're shooting, I'm not

« on: May 07, 2019, 10:36:46 AM »

My wife had an uneasy night. She was up before 6 am, uneasy, apprehensive, and a bit fearful.

I can't leave her that way. She is resting now.

Hope to see you Saturday!!

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General Discussion / PID controller

« on: March 02, 2019, 09:07:17 AM »

Another extension of reloading as a hobby!

I started building a PID Controller for my lead pot. For those inquiring minds, PID stands for "proportional-integral-derivative". Aren't you glad you asked?

It will control my lead pot temperature at any set temperature, plus or minus 2 degrees.

First, cutting an opening in the aluminum project box for the temperature controller (the digital brain). Using my Dremel Moto-Tool with a cutting disc, I was almost finished (finally) when the coupling in my Dremel gave out. Since it was probably 30-40 years old, it was as much age as use. Ordered pkg of 2 from Amazon, 2 day delivery. Opening was almost done, so I finished it with a file.

Was going to use a household light switch that I had on hand, to save a few bucks. It is physically too large for my project box, so off to Home Depot this am for a 110-volt 20-amp toggle switch, and some misc hardware.

To be continued...…………………

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General Discussion / Workin' up brass...........

« on: August 17, 2018, 04:05:36 PM »

Decided to clean brass this week. Using Frankfort Arsenal  wet tumbling with stainless steel pins, cleaned 3 batches (9 pounds each batch). Two batches of 38 Special and one batch of 45 Colt. That is 27 pounds of brass.


Each batch was run through separator to separate the pins and excess water from the brass, then spread to dry for at least 2 nights per batch.

All 45 Colt brass was sized, and almost half the 38 Specials , so far.

All 45 Colt brass was inspected and then primed with my Sinclair hand primer. This is a slow process, but considered one of the most critical for producing good, dependable ammo. Each case is primed only after a careful examination.. The Sinclair tool is adjustable for seating depth below case head, and is accurate to less than a thousandths of an inch. NO HIGH PRIMERS are possible!


I'll start priming the 38's next week...………...

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General Discussion / Won't be there Tues

« on: April 09, 2018, 06:26:47 AM »

I had a cousin in Kentucky. We were close, more like brothers.

He passed away Saturday, funeral is Tuesday.

See you Saturday.................

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General Discussion / Long, Long ago in a Galaxie very near here......................

« on: December 26, 2017, 10:05:58 AM »

.......a foolish young couple took advantage of their high-school Christmas vacation to embark on an adventure. On Christmas Day, they drove from Illinois to Kentucky, where they spent the night with his grandparents. They were too young to get married in Illinois, and the lawyer told him that Springfield, Tennessee was the closest place where they would be allowed to get married without a waiting period.

So the day after Christmas found them in Springfield with a cousin and friend in tow as witnesses. An out of town Baptist minister was located, and they drove to the local church, which was locked. So.......... with the minister in the middle in front, and the two witnesses in the rear seat, they got married in the car!

Such a flimsy union could never last!

Today is our 65th anniversary!!!