Hi from West Tennessee

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Redleged posted this 06 April 2018

Hello all,

Just recently joined CBA, although I've been reloading and casting off and on since the early seventies while growing up in Tucson, then a career in the Army. I've been living in the Memphis area since 2006, and just recently started to really get back into the swing of things, trying to get to the range as much as I can. I'm really interested in casting/loading for my .45-70s and .30-06s (3 M1s and a Browning B78.) I look forward to learning a lot from you folks, and participating in CBA matches whenever I can.

I love tinkering and doing things with my hands and head. In addition to shooting/reloading/casting, I'm also an avid fly fisherman, homebrewer, and love to smoke meat.

It's great to be here!

Growing old is mandatory, growing up, however, is totally optional!

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OU812 posted this 06 April 2018

Welcome...trying to shoot cast bullets more accurately will give you LOTS to think about and try. It is currently my only hobby. I also like to drink a beer with good company.

I was once really into racing Fast Electric Model Boats. Here is a picture of one of them I built from Whiplash wood kit.

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corerftech posted this 06 April 2018

Welcome Ed, here in west TN as well, just much newer to the mid-south than you.

see you on TGO as well.

desoto r&p is not far...... hope to see you somewhere nearby.

Mike

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Ken Campbell Iowa posted this 06 April 2018

hin ed ... welcome to da club !! ........ we got more questions than answers, and are quite free with both !! ...

hey , there is a very very very relaxed groundhog shoot going on right now ...to get you into the mood .... scroll down a few posts and check it out ... i am planning to shoot my ruger3 in 45-70 at a groundhog ... and it would be great to see an M1 thirty-ought-six entered !! ... we are trying to be very politically correct and diversify as much as possible ( g ) .... got 2 or 3 weeks to shoot a target and you would be welcome to join-in on the fun !! ... pm me or jim scearcy here if interested ...

diversify: ... most of us here do other hands-on things ... i ( used to ) build toy cars ... here is a racer from one of our customers ...

ken in icy iowa

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longhunter posted this 06 April 2018

Hi Redleged,

I recommend the ground hog shoot its a fun match.

I too am retired Army so welcome to the club.

You will enjoy the group here. Nice bunch of guys and helpful. Just ask and you will get answers.

Jon

Jon Welda CW5 USA Ret.

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Redleged posted this 06 April 2018

Guys, thanks for the warm welcome. I also hang out on other forums and this one seems like it'll be great. Ed

Growing old is mandatory, growing up, however, is totally optional!

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JeffinNZ posted this 06 April 2018

Welcome. I'm going to be in TN in a few weeks! Long way from New Zealand but that's how we roll.

Cheers from New Zealand

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Redleged posted this 06 April 2018

Jeff,

It's always nice to have Kiwis visit. Depending where you're going, I'm sure you'll like it here, but TN is nowhere as beautiful as your islands. If you're going to be on the west side of the state (in the Memphis area,) give me a shout. If I'm not traveling for work, maybe we can get together? In any event, I hope you enjoy yourself and have safe travels! Ed

Growing old is mandatory, growing up, however, is totally optional!

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beagle6 posted this 23 April 2018

Hi Ed

Like you I am a former Field Artilleryman. M-109 155 and M101A1 105 split trail. I'm also a poor fly fisherman, a mediocre brewer and a pretty good BBQ cook. I've been reloading since 1965 but am just getting into the 45/70 ( an original 1873) Anyway glad to welcome you to the forum. " Fire for Effect"

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Redleged posted this 23 April 2018

Beagle6. Thanks for the warm welcome. It's always nice to hear from someone with similar interests and background (makes one feel a little less alone in that regard.) My time was spent initially in warhead support in Europe, then mostly mech heavy. I've seen a few of your posts. Your profile doesn't indicate where you are but if you're anywhere close, I'd love to meet up with you sometime, drink some home brew and tell stories. BTW, how do you like your Trapdoor? Mine is a Uberti carbine repro, and I love it. I also have three Highwalls in .45-70, one of which is a B78. I guess there's something about shooting a big projo downrange that makes redlegs all giddy inside. Again, thanks for the welcome. Ed

Growing old is mandatory, growing up, however, is totally optional!

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R. Dupraz posted this 24 April 2018

welcome Redleged,

Spent several years on an M109 SP 155mm. They didn't shoot cast though

Sorry, just couldn't help myself

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RicinYakima posted this 24 April 2018

Gee, Ed, I called "red-leg" when I want the big shells coming down, but I never knew any of you people ever existed for real. Thought maybe it was just the gods sending down thunder! Ric 31st Combat Engineers (Airborne) Viet Nam

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beagle6 posted this 25 April 2018

I live in Catskill, New York. Contrary to popular opinion, New York isn't covered with concrete. I have a 100 yard rifle range in my back yard. I have an original 1873 Trapdoor that was made in 1874 according to it's serial number. I've gotten good results with the Lee 405 grain hollow base bullet and 12 grains of Unique. About 4 inch groups at 100 yards. I haven't had much luck with light bullets like collar buttons probably because they are undersize. The groove diameter is 462 and most run about 457-8. The hollow base on the Lee must make up the difference.

I shot in the North - South Skirmish Association for the past 10 years. They have a cannon competition that I think you would find interesting. Check out their website . In the meantime, fire for effect; and remember that Artillery lends dignity to what would otherwise be a vulgar brawl.

Hi from West Tennessee

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