The CZickness XLIII prepping for winter.

[WebSnyper]

remember. . . don't blow your nose!

Sneezing should be fun then.

 

[gmcttr]

Definitely. My opinion of that place drops the more time I spend there. There are some good folks, but they are heavily outnumbered by snobs and elitists. God forbid you try and do anything on a budget.

Although I've been spending a lot this time around, my whole life has been about getting the most out of what I could afford. I've been able to move up in equipment the last couple of years but still not willing to go all in with a benchrest rifle. TOO many $$$ for what I would get out of it. I'm having fun attempting to squeeze all I can out of what I have now. Same old same old.

 

[gmcttr]

remember. . . don't blow your nose!

...Colonoscopy. Prep is about over thankfully.

Sage advice from a man that's been blowing it out his ***.

 

[mcapo]

..... Same old same old.

Really? Need a few reminders of 2021 purchases?

 

[gmcttr]

Although I've been spending a lot this time around,...

Really? Need a few reminders of 2021 purchases?

Didn't go full blown .22 benchrest...yet. Doesn't that count for something???

And anyway, this late in 2021 Lilja barrels and Timney triggers are getting to be the same old same old.

 

[mcapo]

Didn't go full blown .22 benchrest...yet. Doesn't that count for something???

You’ve at least been looking at BR actions, I hope?

 

[bcannon]

You’ve at least been looking at BR actions, I hope?

I don't know if Tarzan has but I've been looking at the Stiller Trident BR actions. Have heard very good things about them.

 

[mcapo]

I don't know if Tarzan has but I've been looking at the Stiller Trident BR actions. Have heard very good things about them.

I've glanced at Turbo, RimX and the 2500X but, so far, have quickly come to my senses.

 

[gmcttr]

You’ve at least been looking at BR actions, I hope?

Ummm maybe?

 

[bcannon]

I've glanced at Turbo, RimX and the 2500X but, so far, have quickly come to my senses.

I've looked at the RimX too but, like you, came to my senses pretty quick also. Both are very nice though.

 

[mcapo]

I've looked at the RimX too but, like you, came to my senses pretty quick also. Both are very nice though.

Just as soon as I start buying lottery tickets and get a winner:

 

[gmcttr]

Just as soon as I start buying lottery tickets and get a winner:

You better order it now so it will arrive by the time you win the lottery.

 

[gmcttr]

Anyone want to try the Ghost Stryke Essential hearing protectors? Too much static noise for my taste.

 

[ChrisK]

On the way home…

 

[Leadeye]

Please tell us about this marvelous weaponry !

Those are Colt repros of the 1860 army with a stock that Colt marketed to the government for cavalry outfits during the civil war. A good deal as the guns alone sell for an average of 6-700 each, and I never have seen a stock for sale but I do know that copies were manufactured by Dixie at one time.

History on these things goes back to the dragoon days, but they were never popular. US cavalry troopers at the time figured an extra pistol weighed the same as the stock so what was of more use. Maybe the cased set of two reflects this. Sam's people were always looking for something new to sell.

I've always been intrigued by the look of the gun carried by Lee Van Cleef's character, Col. Mortimer in the movie For a Few Dollars More. His was a top strap Colt 1873 that used cartridges so we would be talking SBR, the cap and ball version does away with that issue. It seemed a good fit as I may have the Colt Lightning used in that movie.

Colt made conversions like the Richards from the 1860 that used cartridges, I'll quiz the ATF about the legality of those as an original conversion is something on my list to get. I did see a S&W model 3 with a stock a while back that I bid on, being pre 1898 I don't know if NFA covers those or not.

 

[hANNAbONE]

Anyone want to try the Ghost Stryke Essential hearing protectors? Too much static noise for my taste.

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I actually bought the cordless protectors you turned me onto.

Can't remember the name just now but they are AWESOME, pricey, but AWESOME.!!

 

[Bennettjh]

Those actions look very nice but sure are salty. I do really like those Vudoo's but I don't have a need for one.

 

[gmcttr]

On the way home…

Good to hear. Hoping for any easy recovery for you.

I actually bought the cordless protectors you turned me onto.

Can't remember the name just now but they are AWESOME, pricey, but AWESOME.!!

Otto's? I bought mine after the Ghost Strykes.

 

[mcapo]

Those actions look very nice but sure are salty. I do really like those Vudoo's but I don't have a need for one.

Need?

 

[churchmouse]

On the way home…

Out patient....???