Recent content by trader vic

I have one of these coming, 44cal boot pistol with the screw in barrel. I don't know if there are instructions with it or not. So I'm asking for any info you fellows may have such as powder charge & type of powder, black, triple 7 or even black horn 209 when you use the 209 primer adaptor. Does...

Mike, thanks for the videos, I've always enjoyed them. Very entertaining & informative. I'll watch them on youtube if you keep posting. Thanks again

Some years ago Goex made a black powder substitute called "clear shot" that I had good results with. Does anybody know where I can get some? Is there any sitting on a shelf somewhere or anybody have some to sell? My local dealer said his supplier still has some but he needs to place a combined...

Found item I never found a gun but I did find a grenade in the river fishing from shore, it was under a bridge. It was right at the waters edge. I didn't want anybody to get hurt, I didn't touch it, didn't know if it was a dud or live. I figured it was a war relic, some guys wife probably told...

Security Six A ruger security six was the 1st big bore handgun I bought back in the early 7o's. Traded it years ago, it's on the big list of guns I wish I had back. Strong frame, good shooter, accurate. Just a little funky feeling compared to a S&W or a Colt, those small grips. I put a set of...

1st experience A little story about a blow up. I was just in my mid teens about 40 years ago, my Dad & I went to see a gunsmith friend of his. This man was well respected & a real craftsman & he could be blunt with his advice. Long story short. He pulled out a nice colt revolver with the top...

Inexpensive .22 Another vote for the S&W 22A, lots of fun & very accurate. Buy your ammo by the brick because it will be that much fun to shoot. It makes a good training tool for the new shooter. I never go to the range without it. NRA PATRON LIFE MEMBER

Smith Fan I have a S&W 22A & it is a lot of fun & very accurate. I picked it up new with a case & 3 extra mags & a brick of ammo for just a touch over $200.00. One of my better deals. You could spend more but I bet you will never have more fun. NRA PATRON LIFE MENBER

!st shotgun My 1st shotgun was a model 37 winchester single shot in 16 ga that my grandfather picked up for me used but in great shape. That was 45 years ago, I still have that gun & it will go to my grandson in a couple of years. NRA PATRON LIFE MEMBER

Stocking Ammo I got into casting "bollits" a couple of months ago, it's a blast, no pun intended. So now I have good stock piles of ammo for all my handguns. Very cost effective & I shoot way more than I used to. NRA PATRON LIFE MEMBER

Hi-Point Fan I have a C9 & have had only good times with it. I paid $130.00 out the door new & they threw in a box of ammo, this was a couple of years ago. $110.00 is a real bargin. Thinking about picking up the carbine, Dunham Sports has been running them @ $159.00. A good value, the perfect...

Frankford spray I spray it all, inside cavities & the flats & the top of mold & the under side of the cutter. Just don't get too much that builds up a heavy layer so that you don't get sharp edges. Even after several uses it will look like it is worn off, look spotty, but it still works. I have...

Casting Welcome to the casting world, It's a lot of fun with the advantage of saving a lot of dough on "bollits". I started this a couple of months ago by following all the great info on cast bollits forum, these guys really know their stuff & are always willing to help. I started almost the...

Frankford Release Good stuff! I use it on my Lee 6 cavity molds & it works like a charm. New molds I boil for a while & then swab out with alcohol, give them a light spray & I'm on my way. Bullets drop right out. This seems to last quite a while, I've done numerous casting sessions without a...

S&W Model 19, .357 mag, 4"