Recent content by deerstalkert

the lee tooth paste has been the best I ever used. just wish lee would spring for better tubes. last 3 split and spit gunk everywhere. I like the no dimple after drying feature.

ruger sp101. I carried a 1911 colt for 45 years and finally retired it. now I carry a sp101 with crimson trace grips. yes it is only 5 shot but with practice and the laser if I need more rounds, to bad. have never needed more than 3 before and don't expect to need more now.

just the configuration of the trapdoor contributes to a pounding with top end(for the trapdoor) loads. I see no need for chancing damage to either my treasured rifle or my equally treasured handsome self! (snicker!) my trapdoor was made in 1883 and for years was what I shot deer with. 62...

it's been exactly 50 years ago come Christmas. my late oldest brother was 18 years loder than me and gave me a Springfield trapdoor for Christmas with a lyman tong tool and dies. also 20 boolits and brass primed. a glass jar of ff Hercules and more warnings about life and limb completed the...

I have had a frankford now for 3 months and love it. I used a Lyman 1200 for close to 40 years and it finally started to die.(at least that is what I told momma!) the only thing I can add is avoid mixing bottle neck and straight wall cases. they mate and won't get clean. love not having to...

nice rifle! carried one {model 8) in 35 rem for 20 years after white tail. one shot one kill. dead right there. only rifle I ever had that kicks you coming and going because of the long recoil action. sounds like a train coupling but gets the job done. the sleeved barrel also can be disassembled...