Recent content by BullRunBear

Congrats on the new piece. I have a couple of Pieta 1858's, steel frame with 8" barrels and one with the shorter barrel. Definitely prefer the longer barrel as it balances better for me. Strictly personal preference, of course. You're going to have a lot of fun with it. Jeff

My brass hoarding started from need. Money was tight and every piece of free 38 special and 45 acp brass was a boon. Even at 1980 prices I could reload cast bullets (scrounged wheel weights) cheaper than commercial. Then it became a game: load safe and accurate ammo with the least expense even...

A follow-up. My copy of Pet Loads arrived and I've been thumbing through it. This wasn't inexpensive but is proving to be worth it. I really enjoy his background on the cartridge and the analysis of his tests. There is a lot of enjoyable reading in all those pages. The book is heavy but I use a...

- Bullseye - Unique - 2400 A couple of shortages, and price increases, ago, I wanted to simplify my powder needs. The vast majority of my revolver loads are light to midrange and with cast bullets so Bullseye and Unique can meet my needs from 32 long to 45 Colt. (Although I prefer 3F Goex for...

After this discussion, my dear wife (she is a prize) told me to stop dithering and get the book. Just placed the order. Thanks again for your thoughts. Jeff

Thanks for the feedback. Think I'll keep an eye open for a copy at a good price for some enjoyable reading. I do have the latest edition of the Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook which has met my needs so far. It helps that I typically load for light to medium power levels and use established powders...

I just saw that the complete Pet Loads is available from MidwayUSA and Amazon for 60 bucks. Most of my reloading is for revolver cartridges and common rifle calibers. Probably 95 percent of my loads are with cast bullets. The exceptions are 22 Hornet, .222 Remington, and .223. I get most of the...

Another thank you to the group about the Buchanan press. It arrived three work days after I ordered it and well packaged. (Surprisingly good for across the country.) To say it exceeded my expectations is an understatement. This tool oozes quality. I lubed up some 30/06 and 45-70 cases and full...

Just had a chance to compare the Decker and the Lee hand presses full length resizing 30/06 cases that had been fired from a Garand. I used Lee Pacesetter dies and Imperial sizing wax to lube the cases. I was surprised at the difference. The Decker required about half the effort compared to the...

Folks, Thanks for the information, especially for getting Mr. Buchanan in on it. I'm going to lube up the Decker and see how it does on full length resizing. The Lee hand press is fine for lighter tasks like depriming and bullet seating. But I can't do the same things on it I could 30 or even 15...

I just picked up a used (obviously) Decker hand press. Apparently it is what became the current Buchanon Precision hand press. I've read that the Buchanon is easier to use than the Lee hand press, especially for full length resizing. Does anyone use the Decker/Buchanon press? How does it...

Another suggestion to reload. Lee dies, Starline brass, and 98 grain WCs from Missouri Bullets. Found the bulk brass and dies on sale. (After the previous shortage I made sure I had enough primers and powder for all my calibers to last a long time.) I reload at 32 long levels which my Single-Six...

I've read criticisms of the Henry rimfire rifles, not just on the Forum, about their receivers, sometimes their innards. That hasn't been my experience. I have their base models in 22lr and 22 mag. After putting thousands of rounds through them without a single FTF or FTE and no loss of...

Massive congrats on a great revolver and even better deal!! I lucked into a similar deal a couple of years ago. (Wish it happened more often.) The best aspect was discovering that, for some reason, I shoot the Single-Ten better than a Single-Six. It's become my favorite 22lr single action. Jeff

Good advice. Since I don't hunt anymore (the years catch up with a guy) I never need to leave a gun loaded so this isn't a problem. My range rod is marked and I always run a few wet patches down the bore before leaving the range. Full cleaning gets done at home. BUT When folks new to muzzle...