The firearm thread

**Drunken Monkey** · 15th November 2009, 20:39

Originally Posted by Wolf

So, after all the planning and anticipation, I won't be out at Chris's place today and won't be meeting a shit-load of people I was keen to meet.

"Fucked off" does not even begin to cover it.

Have a great day guys.

Likewise. JR and I are particularly disappointed in you! :P
Don't stress too much, I'm sure there will be another.

Man I needed that, just some time to put through some rounds of my familiar ones so I can be more confident about where the bullets fly over different ranges, and man that Norinco M14 is fun to fire!

Many thanks to Mr Merde for introducing me to black powder weapons, some very nice shooters there! And Jono too, for sharing his selection.

Great way to spend a Sunday, cheers all!

**Wolf** · 15th November 2009, 20:40

Originally Posted by renegade master

Cheers for the awesome shottie chris!

Hope you guys had an awesome day shooting. Still seriously pissed off at missing it - no idea when I will next have a free day to head out to Chris' place... can't exactly turn up for a shoot with a one-year-old, a three-year-old and the two boys in tow...

**jono035** · 15th November 2009, 20:50

Originally Posted by Wolf

"Fucked off" does not even begin to cover it.

Yeah, we were sorry to hear about that man, would have been good to have you along.

Chris: Cheers for the blast of the springfield cadet and the little baikal, both beautiful guns!
DM: Good to meet you and cheers for letting me have a play with the M14.

and thanks to JRandom, Alex, Indy and RM for an awesome afternoon even if we did get pretty soaked...

**jono035** · 15th November 2009, 20:53

Originally Posted by Drunken Monkey

And Jono too, for sharing his selection.

Not a worry mate, the M14 was a hoot and I always like seeing people get as much enjoyment out of my toys as I do!

Edit: Got home and gave the new toy a going over and managed to fix both the sticky cylinder advance and the catchy cylinder opening, the ejector lever had come loose and was lightly wedging the cylinder advance teeth back against the frame. Tightened it back up by hand and the cylinder is tighter, it opens cleanly and advances on all cylinders without the slightest hesitation! From looking at the mechanism I think that will solve the 2 or 3 failure-to-advance issues I had...

**Wolf** · 15th November 2009, 21:00

Chris' blackpowder firearms are great. Love the smell of blackpowder.

Hell, I love the smell of smokeless powder, too.

Fuck it, I just love shooting.

JDK · 15th November 2009, 21:18

WOLF ya want to get a good fix of 80 grains of black in a shot gun and 32 grains in colt 45's cures headcolds hayfever and add's at least 2 inchs to ya

**Wolf** · 15th November 2009, 22:48

Originally Posted by JDK

WOLF ya want to get a good fix of 80 grains of black in a shot gun and 32 grains in colt 45's cures headcolds hayfever and add's at least 2 inchs to ya

Considering the hayfever's been driving me nuts for the last couple of days and I'm a short-arse, sounds like I could use that advice. Have the requisite shotgun - can only fire bp - but not the Colts.

Need to learn how to handload so I can make up the shells for the shotgun.

**Indiana_Jones** · 15th November 2009, 23:06

Thanks for the great day guys, and special thanks to Chris for the Shottie, I think you might like the fix up job my old man just had to do to it when I was watching TV lol

Was great to meet DM and to catch up with Jono and Alex

And sorry to hear about your bad luck Wolf, next time aye!

-Indy

**Mr Merde** · 15th November 2009, 23:42

Originally Posted by jono035

Not a worry mate, the M14 was a hoot and I always like seeing people get as much enjoyment out of my toys as I do!

Edit: Got home and gave the new toy a going over and managed to fix both the sticky cylinder advance and the catchy cylinder opening, the ejector lever had come loose and was lightly wedging the cylinder advance teeth back against the frame. Tightened it back up by hand and the cylinder is tighter, it opens cleanly and advances on all cylinders without the slightest hesitation! From looking at the mechanism I think that will solve the 2 or 3 failure-to-advance issues I had...

Ity was really good toi finally get to shoot that revolving rifle of yours. I heard Colonel Colt had made these back in the good old days but never fired one before.

Glad the cylinder freed up. I was just a little concerned over the drag when cocking it. Did the work you do also tighten up the cylinder when at full cock. Sounds like it should.

Alex thanks for allowing me to try that wonderful 38-40. Sweet as a nut, felt as though I could hit anything with it.

Enjoyed myself emensely today.

Sharron mentioned to me, after you all had left, that you were all very nice people and that we should get you around here before we leave for a shooting day and a barbie. She did say to make it a Saturday so that those who inbibe too much can kip over.

She also hopes that you all keep in touch when we have left as she really likes you all.

JR, you impressed her very much. She thought you were a charming and extremely nice man. She even liked the pipe smoke.

Looks likew I have a lot more reloading to do. Gotta get ammo ready for the next days shooting.

Chris

**Mr Merde** · 16th November 2009, 00:04

Alex,

I see you won that box of 38-40 on TM.

Good. At the worst you have just doubled your brass.

31 gns of FFg is a nice load.

Not too sure about the semi jacketed bullets. BP needs lots of lube.

Keeps the fouling soft and doesnt bake into the grooves.

49 rounds wont hurt. Gotta find you a mould and some dies. And some more brass.

Indy, that fix is brilliant. In the spirit of the old time gunsmiths. Do anything to keep a gun working. You could build up over the nail with silver solder or something similar to look the same as the other hammer.

Jono, you can never have enough .44 mag. I have 300 cases in my loading room and 800 .44 spl. They will all be loaded soon. As it is my 53rd birthday on Tuesday week I am going to allow myself as a treat to spend either Saturday or Sunday, casting some more heads for the .44

I'm also as my present to myself, going to get a tin of FFg and load some more BP rounds. I loved the was that Scotts hammer gun handled the brass case.

JDK, my brass shotgun case worked a treat.

3.4 cc FFg with an over powder wad, thick felt wad over that, 1 1/8 oz of #7 shot, thinner felt wad over that then a paper card. This lot came to about 1/8 inch fronm the top of the case. I'll try a few more out and check it for patterning. Will let you know how thye go. I could do with another 100 of these cases.

Chris

**Wolf** · 16th November 2009, 06:58

At this stage, the weekend of 5-6 December should be free for me. Possibly the following weekend - not sure on that yet.

The next 2 weekends are stuffed.

How long before you move, Chris?

**Mr Merde** · 16th November 2009, 07:14

Originally Posted by Wolf

At this stage, the weekend of 5-6 December should be free for me. Possibly the following weekend - not sure on that yet.

The next 2 weekends are stuffed.

How long before you move, Chris?

Someone has to buy the place first