> No problem, I always enjoy what you have to say. We all learn from each
> other and hopefully no-one gets burned.
>
> If everyone uses common sense and weights out what works for them, uses what
> can improve things for their use, everyone is further ahead and had some
> interesting reading too.
>
> Thanks Roger
>
> Buck
>
> PS
> Let's becareful with remarks like I just read about how much powder for a
> .58 cal gun. Have seen a few mishaps from new shooters, one lost an eye, the
> other has a useless right hand. Remember we all were green when starting on
> this trail.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Roger Lahti <lahtirog@gte.net>
> To: hist_text@lists.xmission.com <hist_text@lists.xmission.com>
> Date: Tuesday, March 09, 1999 10:30 PM
> Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Re: parched corn
>
> >
> >
> >Barry Conner wrote:
> >
> >> d.
> >>
> >> Yes Roger, blue parched corn is out of Mexico, sure there are several
> >> other corns native to the southwest, just so happens that the blue
> variety
> >> is what we can get in large quanities and is by far one of the more
> popular
> >> parched corns.
> >
> >Buck,
> >
> >Wasn't trying to work up a frackis over this, just adding what little I
> know to
> >the original short post. I always appreciate the full story. Thanks for
> the
> >additional comemtary. I remain.....
> >
> >YMOS
> >Capt. Lahti'
> >
> >>
> >
> >
> >
With my .62 I started with about 60 grains and worked my way up.
Many companies that make these firearms will recomend a maximum
charge for thier guns.A good starting point is the same number
of grains powder for the cal. of the gun. 58 cal I would start
58 grains that is 2ff rifle powder if you use 3fff you should
start with about half that. This is just the way I do,You have
to experiment for your self. But be careful breech plugs have
been known to blow out and touch hole liners also if you get
too wild.
Snakeshot
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Date: Sat, 13 Mar 1999 08:58:33 -0600
From: Bishnow <bishnows@swbell.net>
Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Re: parched corn or how to load a .58 tradegun
Ratcliff wrote:
>
> I find that about 2 tablespoons full of finely powdered, heavily roasted parched corn works best in my tradegun under a cylindrical projectile drilled from one of my ex-wife's biscuits...they're just to hard to make 'em round. No patch is needed, just a little lard on the biscuit to prevent damage to the bore. Some of her cornbread, pounded to a suitable size, makes good birdshot if used with under and over wads whittled from her gravy.
> Lanney Ratcliff
> expert on the varied uses of parched corn and ex-wives
> Bill
> I hope you can take a joke. Just funnin' you about the parched corn load. However, if somebody doesn't change the subject line to "loads for .58 tradegun" pretty soon the humorless types that are lurking on the list will surely start bitching.
> I use a pretty mild load (about 65 grains of fff) under a patched .590 roundball in my .62 for casual target shooting. I haven't worked up a hunting load yet.
> I would start with something lighter for you .58 and work up slowly until the accuracy and power of the load suits you. Your gun will tell you what you need to know.
> YMOS
> Lanney
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bill Jackson <billjackson@hotmail.com>
> To: hist_text@lists.xmission.com <hist_text@lists.xmission.com>
> Date: Wednesday, March 10, 1999 6:28 AM
> Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Re: parched corn
>
> >Can I get some help on the proper powder charge for a 58 cal. North West
> >trade gun?
> >MadJack
> >
> >
> >
> >Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
> >
Lanny
You must have been awful slim in those days.
Snakeshot
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Date: Sat, 13 Mar 1999 09:03:56 -0600
From: Bishnow <bishnows@swbell.net>
Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Snapsacks?
Jody Carlson wrote:
>
> Members of the MtManList;
>
> Are any of you familiar with a carrying instrument called a 'snapsack'? I
> am curious as to it's construction, appearance, and authenticity. Perhaps
> a picture on someone website?
>
> Any information would be greatly appreciated. In advance I thank you, and
> rest assured I remain,...
>
> YMHOS,
Knapsack??
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Date: Sat, 13 Mar 1999 09:37:31 -0600
From: Bishnow <bishnows@swbell.net>
Subject: Re: MtMan-List: greenhorn joins up
Brian McNutt wrote:
>
> Howdy
> Just joined the list, and wanted to say hi. My name is Brian, from
> Weatherford, TX. I was lucky enough to get to Friendship once, and ready to
> go back. All I own in the way of buckskinning is the first four books, and a
> TC Hawkins 50.
> Anyone from Texas please drop me a line; I'd like to know what (if anything)
> is a'happening in the BIG state.
> Thanks!
> Brian
Brian,
Watch these fellers they are trying to lure you in to a habit
that you won't want to break. You will spend most of your money
and all your spare time and you still can't get enough.
I know cause I been knowing these guys for a number of years.
and I just ain't got enough spare time.
Really, anything we can do to help let us know. There is more
than a few of us around.
Snakeshot
China Spring, Texas
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Date: Sat, 13 Mar 1999 11:08:23 -0500
From: "sean" <sean@peganet.com>
Subject: Re: MtMan-List: greenhorn joins up
*chuckles*... It's not just "these guys"... it's the WHOLE Ronnyvous thing!
They need to find someplace to put a disclaimer like... "The General has
determined that Ronnyvousing is highly addicting and may cause your bank
account to suffer greatly!!" I have been doing this only for 8 years (I was
a slow starter)... and now need a 12x6 trailer to haul all my "stuff". I
have several diferent outfits in the the trailer so not all of it gets used
at once, but easily have dumped well over $5K into all of it... thats
including the materials for what I have made. But... I'd do it all again in
a heart beat.... It's the greatest experiences I have ever had...
