VA FIRE and BRIMSTONE POSSE

Pony Racer · November 08, 2012, 03:25:58 PM

With weather looking good my youngin is itching to shoot some targets with her daddy.

I think she was more bummed than I about losing her cowgirl weekend with daddy to Hurricane Sandy - course i was so busy I could not take a moment to think about it until after Sandy passed. Believe me I was bummed too but Sarah was pretty pouty...

She is excited to be shooting with her cowboy family again!

Goosefoot - I will be bringing the powder for you and WW!

Might even finally get to say hi to my STG 44 reproduction in 22lr finally after the shoot!

PR

Pony Racer · November 09, 2012, 05:36:18 AM

Rifle palooza sale at Pungo Posse Saturday match - a shotgun or two as well

I will have the following:

Rifles:
a well used but cared for 1866 carbine in 38 spl - 625.00
a berthier carbine in 8mm lebel - 225.00
a Mk4 no.2 savage British .303 rifle - 250.00

Shotguns:
Fox sterlingworth 12 guage sxs - 350.00
Winchester 1901 10 gauge lever action shotgun - 725.00.

Making more room in safe for guns i am just not shooting.

PR

Wildcat Will · November 11, 2012, 02:54:54 PM

Was checking out the 1860 Armys this morning and found that on one of them the screw by closest to the trigger was almost completely loose. Don't know this that would have caused some of the problems I was having with the caps not going off yesterday. I think most of my problem was not being able to seat the caps well enough. I have a dowel I'm going to make into a cap seater. I also got a piece of PVC pipe to go over the push rod to help save the hands when seating the balls.

Must say it was an interesting experience shooting the C&Bs. When they went off I was hitting the target....most of the time. I think if I can get reliable ignition they will be fun to shoot. But I do have some work to do.

litl rooster · November 11, 2012, 03:01:19 PM

Quote from: Wildcat Will on November 11, 2012, 02:54:54 PM
Was checking out the 1860 Armys this morning and found that on one of them the screw by closest to the trigger was almost completely loose. Don't know this that would have caused some of the problems I was having with the caps not going off yesterday. I think most of my problem was not being able to seat the caps well enough. I have a dowel I'm going to make into a cap seater. I also got a piece of PVC pipe to go over the push rod to help save the hands when seating the balls.

Must say it was an interesting experience shooting the C&Bs. When they went off I was hitting the target....most of the time. I think if I can get reliable ignition they will be fun to shoot. But I do have some work to do.

I need to spend more time shooting them also. The improvements Nate made on the one were worth the money and his efforts. I have realiable ignition from it now.

goosefoot · November 13, 2012, 07:29:01 PM

pony give me a number and time i can call you or you call me 804 855 9456 and we can get together

goosefoot

Wildcat Will · November 14, 2012, 04:26:00 AM

Poney I called and sent an email to the Winchester store. No reply as of yet. You still heading that way Thanksgiving weekend?

Pony Racer · November 14, 2012, 05:16:10 AM

Goosefoot I will try to call this afternoon/tonight.

WW - I am going up to parents for Turkey Day and will be going to Upperville and Winchester the day after thanksgiving.

If you can double check that they will be open that fri or sat after Turkey day I am more than willing to do a pick-up.

PR

litl rooster · November 14, 2012, 05:25:57 AM

I still have 5 extra pounds if any of you need it.

Pony Racer · November 14, 2012, 08:35:03 PM

Goosefoot sorry I did not call - things got crazy at work.

Wildcat Will · November 15, 2012, 06:29:38 PM

Just got in an order of Federal large pistol primers #150. One of the bricks was making noise and when I opened it up three of the trays didn't have the cardboard slip cover on them. One of the trays was empty and the primers were all over the inside of the box. I seated one into an empty case and fired it out of my RV and it went bang. I guess they will be alright. I've never seen that before. I sent an email to Federal to let them know. Anyone else every run into that?

litl rooster · November 15, 2012, 11:24:58 PM

Quote from: Wildcat Will on November 15, 2012, 06:29:38 PM
Just got in an order of Federal large pistol primers #150. One of the bricks was making noise and when I opened it up three of the trays didn't have the cardboard slip cover on them. One of the trays was empty and the primers were all over the inside of the box. I seated one into an empty case and fired it out of my RV and it went bang. I guess they will be alright. I've never seen that before. I sent an email to Federal to let them know. Anyone else every run into that?

I bought a brick from the over priced place down the road from here. Got home had one tray missing from it. They now mark an X on boxes they open for individual sales. Never had anything like that happen.

Wildcat Will · November 17, 2012, 11:27:58 AM

Dropped off the 1860s with Nate today. He is going to do his voodoo. I'm sure they we work a whole lot better after he is done with em'. He gave me a couple of shootin' tips as well.

litl rooster · November 17, 2012, 11:00:17 PM

He told me I was the only one he ever gaeve any tips too. Now the secrets is out.

Wildcat Will · November 18, 2012, 05:40:55 AM

His biggest shootin' tip from all his cap and ball experience was to wipe your hands after loading to make sure all the lube is off prior to loading your caps. He also mentioned aiming. I've heard that one before so I really should give that a try some time.

I was a bit disappointed with him a bit. He said he couldn't install a bullet guidance system to remove the misses from the guns. And here I thought he knew everything there was about working on C&B pistols! $:-\$

litl rooster · November 18, 2012, 07:58:15 AM

This is Pony Racers fault. He tricked us into believing we could shoot better by converting. Kind of like the beef jerky salesman at the Gunshow tricking us out of our money. (Another story)

Lucky Irish Tom · November 19, 2012, 06:47:13 AM

Quote from: Wildcat Will on November 18, 2012, 05:40:55 AM
I thought he knew everything there was about working on C&B pistols! $:-\$

He has to keep a few secrets to himself in case he ever gets back to shooting with us.

litl rooster · November 19, 2012, 09:13:27 AM

Quote from: Lucky Irish Tom on November 19, 2012, 06:47:13 AM
He has to keep a few secrets to himself in case he ever gets back to shooting with us.

He wouldn't do that would he?

Pony Racer · November 19, 2012, 01:31:16 PM

Ya'll are too funny.

My eldest did awesome with the VHSA finals she got 3rd over in a 80+rider division, and a 4th in another 50+ rider division.

She earned a few other ribbons too.

I am beat...

PR

Lucky Irish Tom · November 20, 2012, 03:43:23 AM

Quite the Equestrian you are raising PR.

Wildcat Will · November 20, 2012, 04:24:55 AM

PR send our congrats to your daughter. That is really fantastic!

I wrote the Federal Primers about the brick that had the loose primers. I got an email back saying they will look into what might have caused that problem. They also said they are sending and "inconvenience check" to me.

Everyone once in awhile a large company like this actually impresses you.