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Trading Post / Re: Rossi 92 WTS/WTT

« on: September 18, 2017, 04:10:59 PM »

Hey Randy,

Still available but I'm not going to be able to attend the Lead Mine Shoot Out. 

I can meet up with you pretty much anytime or place you want, I am in Roane County.

Will PM you my contact info.

Sheriff L.

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Trading Post / *SOLD* Rossi 92 WTS/WTT

« on: September 15, 2017, 05:59:36 PM »

I recently purchased a Rossi 92 in 357/38 as a backup for SASS shooting.  20" round barrel.  Per their website manufactured in 2015.

It shoots fine but doesn't "fit" me right.

Comes with original box and papers asking $500.00

Also would consider trade on a SASS Lever in 38/357 maybe a Marlin or Winchester?  Slicked even better.  Would be willing to add $$$ to the deal as necessary.

Email me with questions or if you want pictures.

Thanks.

Sheriff Langston.

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General Discussion / Re: RO-I Class at ORSA

« on: September 11, 2017, 06:32:14 PM »

Unfortunately I am out of town on the 8th.  I would really like to take this course, if there is any chance of a repeat down the road, I would be happy to attend.

Thanks to all involved for providing this opportunity

Sheriff L.

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General Discussion / Re: Tempory Ramrod Needed

« on: September 07, 2017, 04:12:01 PM »

I would like to be a part of that program if you launch it.  If only to get a better grasp of the discipline. I have been an ORSA member for more than 2 years and am pretty familiar with their rules and regulations.

Down the road, if the need is there, I would like to contribute as a range officer, I realize that is way in the future

Sheriff L.

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General Discussion / Re: Tempory Ramrod Needed

« on: September 06, 2017, 03:44:45 PM »

Ditto Uncle Ethan's comment.

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General Discussion / Re: Tempory Ramrod Needed

« on: September 06, 2017, 08:42:21 AM »

Uncle Ethan,

Tombstone has a good point however let me know what time I can be there on the 14th - I should be able to assist you.  I will be out of state for the Sunday Set Up but should be at the Tuesday shoot assuming there is one.

Sheriff L.

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General Discussion / Re: Tempory Ramrod Needed

« on: September 05, 2017, 05:52:39 PM »

Tombstone,

I can be available on that date to help out, not sure I know all the ropes to Ramrod but let me know what I can do.

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General Discussion / Reloading Adventures

« on: September 05, 2017, 04:03:51 PM »

So I'm in to reloading.  A kind member of the our club put me in to a Dillon Square B.  Since I had never been close to a re-loader before have to say it appeared to be the most convoluted machine I ever set eyes on. Though my background is electronics I am reasonably mechanically minded, or so I thought.

A couple of days researching and playing (I have yet to reload anything live) I am at the point where I grasp the machine's process and have run blanks through it (no primers or powder) and am truly in awe at what this thing does.

As far as I can tell the die head was set to process .357 Magnum, the dies are common to a .38 Special, so I adjusted the powder funnel to obtain around 0.010 flare.  I had to lower, or adjust down, the seating stem, station 3 to seat the bullet correctly and all seems well.  My question is that the manual says to put a seated bullet in station 4 (crimper) lower the die until it just meets resistance with the lever down, lift up the lever and tighten down a 1/4 turn more.  this seems flaky at best.  So my question is where do I crimp relative to the top of the case?  Using flat nose lead with a recess just below the cone and a red (seal?) below it.  See attached pix.

Thanks for any input, promise not to use this stuff at the range until someone inspects it

Sorry to hear you folks were washed out today.

Sheriff Langston.

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General Discussion / Re: Solar eclipse... Wow!

« on: August 22, 2017, 08:02:08 PM »

It was truly impressive.  We had our daughter and husband down coincidentally for a visit, made it even more special.  Though I grasp the mechanics of an eclipse, the real thing, in real time, blew us away.

I may be headed to Texas too Tombstone in order to catch the next one. 

Sheriff L.

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General Discussion / Today's shoot

« on: August 12, 2017, 07:30:33 PM »

Thanks to all of you for your advice and support today as I go through this learning curve. 

Had a really good time!

Sheriff L.

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General Discussion / Re: August 12 Match Predictions

« on: August 11, 2017, 06:10:07 PM »

I predict:

1. It will rain at our homes, but not at the range.

2. I will improve my time, but rest easy top shooters, you are safe - for now

3.  Above all, I will have a good a good time - this is a given.

Sheriff L.

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General Discussion / Re: Tuesday's scores are on the website!

« on: August 09, 2017, 03:35:01 PM »

Thanks Uncle Ethan!

I'm addressing my technique, especially shotgun loading.  It seems, as I remember,  I was waving the thing around while loading like a flag on Independence Day.  Trying to learn to keep it at my shoulder.

Thanks to you and everyone for your pointers and encouragement.  I am having great time with this sport.

Sheriff L.

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General Discussion / Re: Tuesday's scores are on the website!

« on: August 08, 2017, 07:26:42 PM »

I see I have room for improvement

Sheriff L.

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General Discussion / Tuesdays Shoot

« on: August 08, 2017, 03:04:58 PM »

Thanks everyone for your help and patience today as I put the first match under my belt.  Have to say I was nervous however I did have a really good time.  Keep the advice coming, and keep me within the rules.  Did I mention this sport is harder than it looks

See you all on Saturday, this is going to be a fun journey I do believe. 

Sheriff.

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General Discussion / Re: Double barrel left at range

« on: August 07, 2017, 06:26:28 PM »

It's mine.

Just kidding