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I can afford it if my leg would hold up. NY is one place I'd never live...or CA for that matter.

With Sweet's, yes. The others not so much. You'd have to read the instructions on the container.

They just had Jack O'Connor Day on the 7th of this month and I so wanted to go to that being a fan of his since the late 60's. I understand everyone had a fantastic time and there was the winning drawing of Jack's Al Biesen 375 H&H rifle. Ten years ago I would have gone.

I don't recall the last time I was in the woods. We're surrounded by the Smokey Mountains here but I can't enjoy them because of the leg. I can negotiate level ground for a short distance but uphill, forget it. I remain quite envious of those who can and live in the northwest where there is such...

I think after this operation tomorrow I'd be more apt to be able to do a lot more than I can now. At least, I have high hopes. Still, it would be probably forever before I could get a draw for an Elk hunt here. When I think of the numerous hunts and exploits of Jack O'Connor, I guess I need to...

I have a problematic barrel that coppers up worse the the others. I've used Sweet's, Bore Tech Eliminator, Patch Out, KG12, and JB Bore Cleaner. It sometimes takes all of them to get all the copper out. Next up is going to be Wipe Out. A little copper shouldn't hurt but I don't like to let it...

I feel relatively sure you're not the first one that's happened to. You're a good man for admitting what you did, IMHO. We've all made errors one way or the other and the best thing to do is to pick up and go on and remember those errors...lessons learned.

I didn't know the twist was that slow. I would have thought for 225-250 gr jacketed bullets a 1:14 would have been better.

I'll bet it handles cast bullets well, also. That would be some cheap, interesting shooting.

The initial cost for casting can add up for sure...especially a good brass mould(my favorite). I had two Lyman pots and have a Lee 20# jobbie and two Lyman bullet sizer, the 45 and 4500. One has a heater for the harder lube. Then, there's always the size die for each caliber you'll need. Wheel...

The 6BR was one I had on my list not long ago and still may get that one...probably the Savage as I'm not into turning case necks and that one doesn't require it. I think the chamber neck is something like .272" as opposed to the .268" some custom barrels have that require neck turning...

There doesn't seem to be an abundance of rifles in this caliber but if I find one in good condition and weight I think I'll spring for one. I suppose I should just enjoy being retired and the hobby I've so loved over the years and enjoy also whatever amount of days I have allotted. I think it...

I've had a handicap placard for several years but it mostly helps with parking. I doubt I could use it for hunting but that's a great idea. I can walk fine, just not too far and not uphill. About 100 yards is max before pain sets in. I ran across a CZ 550 in 35 Whelen but it was already sold. I...

A lot hinges on the outcome of this operation Tuesday. My femoral artery seems to want to stop up too often, usually plaque, and prevents me from doing even mundane chores around the house like changing bed sheets or racking sticks in the back yard. The outer side of my calf tightens up(from...

I've been thinking about asking this for a week now and decided to go ahead with it. It may sound silly to some and I understand that but, I'd like opinions. Most of my rifles are hunting rifles from the 243 Winchester, a couple of 270's, an upcoming 7x57, 22-250,38-55, and one I consider more...

I ran across a CDL in 35 Whelen on one of the auction sites but it's listed as weighing 8 lbs 5 ounces. That would be about right for a cartridge like that. I don't think I'd want one much lighter.

For a relatively mild load and the most accurate from my M29, I found 10-10.5 gr of HS-6 with a 260 gr RNFP bullet from Accurate Moulds the best there is. Twelve shots you could nearly cover with a quarter. For a real hootin' and hollerin' load, 21 gr of 2400 will wind the clock.

I noticed the set of new Leupold DD rings and 2-piece DD mounts I received the other day had the screws with a drop of what appears to be blue Loctite.

When I was rummaging through some old stuff I had pigeon holed, I ran across those boxes of 270 150 gr and 7mm 140 gr Partition bullets not even opened yet. It was sort of like finding a Philco tube radio still in the box hid under the stairwell.

Yep, pretty old. The top and bottom boxes on the right were bought in the early 70's. Old style on the left and new on right in the photo...both Partition bullets.