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Yes sir if it works then all is good. When in my younger days when i would shoot several hundred rounds a session i could notice the difference my work makes. Now it is little more than tradition with me and i do all the same. There is no difference whether i shoot conical or ball, i do them all...

That may be true, however i grew up shooting 38 special target loads. I have a barrel coneing and crown kit. I first square the crown, then put an 11 degree chamfer right down to slightly below the bore. Next i square the forcing cone and put another 11 degree cone chamfer to just slightly...

Talk to me brother. What 10 things do you consider essential ahead of arbor fit? If i buy anything other than a Pietta, the first thing i correct is arbor length and wedge fit. I want the wedge thumb pressed in, not driven in. DL

Fishmusic I use end wraps from Sally's, Elmores gluestick, and either Goex FFF or Pyrodex P for my loads. Never had any problems once i got the form tool right. If your loads are moving forward upon firing then i would suggest you measure your cylinder throat and get a better fitting bullet...

AMEN and SEMPER FI my brother. My relatives are all Army and Navy vets, i forgave them, but yes the war stories do ramble on. Desperate Lee USMC vet forever

Let me get this straight, is it jamming as you load the cartridge or as you are firing it? When i make my cartridges, mine have really good taper. Also as i insert the ball i make sure i push the ball down on the powder to make a good packed cartridge. I have found that loose paper tends to wad...

RIP Dutch. He helped me a lot and his book is a great asset. He will be missed. His help and advice will be missed around the world of BP shooters. DL

Excellent work gentlemen. DL

yes they do my brother. DL

Those look interesting. They look extremely close to the design of my friend Omnivore's bullets he made for me. The design works really well. They are cold formed from 44 and 50 cal round balls. That gives you 148 grn and 180 grn bullets. DL

BJ I said forgive me. DL

Steve Again thanks. DL

Steve I see the difference between the two holsters. Holster #1 is lined, the sitting angle is not as much as #2, also the grip and trigger guard are more exposed on #2. Still that is excellent work my brother. I would expect nothing less from you. I added a simple leather thong to your #1 and...

I agree with BPA. This book is a staple in my small arsenal of leather working tools. Tandy has lots of info on building leather projects and since they are less than an hour away from me, they are handy. Good work brother as always. DL

That is some good shooting there brother. If you POA was target center then point at the head and then POI would get center mass every shot. Nicely done. DL

Very nice find DL

If your not running competition do you really need the shields? The rake I get just for convenience but the shield? If you get one I would say get them both, but as a casual plinker like me I don’t see it. DL

Action shields are great. None of my Colts have them but the TC Scout pistol i had did. If i go shooting it is usually a '58 Rem i do it with or a single shot or some unmentionable. Got too many guns, nauhhh. Most of my pistols have Slix Shot nipples so seldom have a problem. DL

BK I was at a gun show at Dallas Market Hall one year searching tables as i always do and came across my G&G only in 44 cal. She is a Pietta. You could not cock the hammer or pull the trigger but the cylinder would turn some. I examined the pistol and started to walk away. The guy in the booth...

Exactly. Rough but good shooters. DL