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  1. Smokey Plainsman

    FOR SALE Wasp nest

    I’ll take it
  2. Smokey Plainsman

    Capt Schaeffer, Here’s to You!

    Enjoying a relaxing evening among a crazy world. Sipping on some fine apple brandy and puffing on a quality cigar, with my Pietta .36 caliber Captain Schaeffer themed revolver nearby. This is a fantastic little revolver and is one of the best made Piettas I’ve owned. Great fit and finish and...
  3. Smokey Plainsman

    SOLD 58 cal Buffalo hunter

    Slow twist for roundball?
  4. Smokey Plainsman

    Lubed paper cartridge

    We called it “creamy wheat” when I was a kid.
  5. Smokey Plainsman

    Skychief question

    From my patterning I could use my 20 out to 25 no Skychief needed, but the Skychief snugs up the grouping nicely at longer!
  6. Smokey Plainsman

    Skychief question

    You do realize that a nominal 20 gauge wad size can vary in diameter, correct? Especially if using punches to make your own? :rolleyes:
  7. Smokey Plainsman

    FOR SALE Beautiful Lyman GPR

    Nice gun!!!
  8. Smokey Plainsman

    I did a bad thing.

    Midway are good people. Call them and ask to talk to Larry. He’ll get it straightened out.
  9. Smokey Plainsman

    Skychief question

    See post #67.
  10. Smokey Plainsman

    Skychief question

    You might be using a looser load combination than what I like but I’ve tried that and the combined pressure needed to push down all wads and cards at once is too much. Additionally it puts a lot of pressure on the shot which can deform the pellets slightly. I choose to put them down one at a...
  11. Smokey Plainsman

    Thanks sky chief

    On a scale of 1/10 with 10 being the highest, Skychief is a solid 10/10 for sure!!!
  12. Smokey Plainsman

    WANTED Tow

    If it’s dry, yes it will. But I grease mine and it doesn’t smolder at all.
  13. Smokey Plainsman

    Skychief question

    I’ve found piling a stack of overshot cards then drilling a small 1/16” hole works perfectly to allow easy seating atop the shot. Otherwise it’s like trying to stuff a jack in the box into a pringles can.
  14. Smokey Plainsman

    FOR SALE 3 Green River Russell Knives

    Incredible!! The antler handled example alone are worth that.
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