Maggie’s Motivational Pic Thread v2.0 - - New Rules - See Post #1

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Staples Tech: "Sir, were you aware of how this malicious software was introduced to your computer?"

Guy: "It was an accident! I swear! I was a noob and somebody trolled me....I know you heard this many times before but this really happened to me!"
 
This is how I know we don't have an overpopulation problem. Also, there's not a parking spot everywhere. It's just you city folk never leave the comforts of your city and think that everything is like your city. Who's closed minded now?

Seriously, get on a fucking plane ride from LA to NY or reverse, get a window seat and look out the fucking window the entire trip. Now tell me how we have to "save" the wilderness for your "future" generations by limiting or removing access to public lands. /rant off.
Umm Sasquatch don’t like square pastures.. farmland is not wildlife
 


Combining a pistol and shotgun into one compact package, the LeMat Revolver was meant to arm the South’s cavalry with overwhelming firepower.

I have one of the Navy Arms LeMat revolver. It's a fantastic cap & ball revolver and fun to shoot.

When I first got it, the loading lever kept bending after loading two or three rounds. I sent it back to Navy Arms and they repaired it.

Keep in mind that I was not stranger to black powder shooting and cap & ball revolvers. The instructions and all the reviewers of the Navy Arms LeMat said to use the .451 round ball.

So after I got the revolver repaired for the 2nd time I decided to mic the chambers. Each one was a .444" chamber. That meant that the .451 round ball was not the usual .003" over sized projectile but .007".

It's no wonder the loading lever was bending. Keep in mind that the loading lever is just a steel sleeve which also holds the ramrod for the shotgun barrel. So it's not as strong as a solid lever like the Remington or Colt revolvers.

So I started shooting the .445" round balls and have not had a problem since then.

I say all this to let everyone know that if they get a LeMat revolver they should mic the chambers and get a round ball that is not too over sized. This also makes me wonder if those gun writers who reviewed the revolver ever shot the darn thing.
 
I have one of the Navy Arms LeMat revolver. It's a fantastic cap & ball revolver and fun to shoot.

When I first got it, the loading lever kept bending after loading two or three rounds. I sent it back to Navy Arms and they repaired it.

Keep in mind that I was not stranger to black powder shooting and cap & ball revolvers. The instructions and all the reviewers of the Navy Arms LeMat said to use the .451 round ball.

So after I got the revolver repaired for the 2nd time I decided to mic the chambers. Each one was a .444" chamber. That meant that the .451 round ball was not the usual .003" over sized projectile but .007".

It's no wonder the loading lever was bending. Keep in mind that the loading lever is just a steel sleeve which also holds the ramrod for the shotgun barrel. So it's not as strong as a solid lever like the Remington or Colt revolvers.

So I started shooting the .445" round balls and have not had a problem since then.

I say all this to let everyone know that if they get a LeMat revolver they should mic the chambers and get a round ball that is not too over sized. This also makes me wonder if those gun writers who reviewed the revolver ever shot the darn thing.

I've wanted one of those for years... and now I have the thought, gnawing again into my cortex. Thanks.

Good advice on the Chambers!

Cheers,

Sirhr
 
I've wanted one of those for years... and now I have the thought, gnawing again into my cortex. Thanks.

Good advice on the Chambers!

Cheers,

Sirhr
Mic the chambers on any cap & ball revolver then choose the ball/bullet accordingly.

I would never trust what the manual says about the size of the projectile.
 
What dillion are you using for the .45s?

Im contemplating putting one on my list of things to acquire. Just not sure of size vs money

I have a pair of SDB's for pistol... they are great. And a 550 for rifle. Also great!

The single-stage stuff is all for precision loads or development.

Check out "Building the perfect Reloading Room" in the Reloading section for more.

Cheers,

Sirhr
 
I have a pair of SDB's for pistol... they are great. And a 550 for rifle. Also great!

The single-stage stuff is all for precision loads or development.

Check out "Building the perfect Reloading Room" in the Reloading section for more.

Cheers,

Sirhr
Hell that motivates me, and it’s not even my reloading room! Turned out awesome there, Sirhr!!
 
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I believe you MtnCreek.

Its a space and money issue.

My single stage for precision and low volume pistol rounds and a progressive that even makes 3-400/hr would be very beneficial.
Seems the SDB could keep that pace?