RedlegEd

Hi all! I've used my new 3D printer to make a replacement lid for the Lee Hand Priming Tool with the round tray, which you can't buy anymore from Lee or FS Reloading. Mine got broke, so I designed one that fits the round Lee tray and thought there might be a few others that may need one, so I'll be happy to print one up for you. I'm asking $5.00 to your door, and $2.00 for additional lids if sent in the same shipment (up to 4 total.) If you already have a 3D printer, I've posted the files on Thingiverse so you can print your own. I prefer PayPal Friends & Family, but I'll also take a check or cash (if you trust the PO and/or me.) If you live in the Memphis area and we do this FTF, it's $2.00 for the first, and a $1.00 each additional lid (up to 4.) Please send me a PM if you're interested. Regards, Ed

Hello Beau and welcome to TGO from West Tennessee! I’m sure you’ll find this group a great bunch of folks and thank you for your service. Ed

+1 what @DaveTN said. Not collectible, but why spend a ton of $ on something you s/w/couldn't shoot? I guess it's all about what you want to do with the rifle, and if it's to own one and take it to the range and shoot it, it's a great way to go, as would be the sporter you are considering. One of the Garands I have is a CMP "Special" where they fully rebuilt an M1 in .308 using an original refinished Springfield receiver and everything else is new, or unissued old stock. No, it's not collectable to a real Garand purist, but I didn't have one in .308 and for $750, I got a brand new M1 Garand that is an absolute joy to shoot. Ed

A Garand’s full barrel is 24” long, so really the only way through pictures would be to ask the seller for a better photo of the full barrel to include gas cylinder and operating rod (op rod,) preferably with a yardstick or ruler for scale. I’d also ask for some good pictures of the receiver. Unless you can put your hands on it, it’s really kind of a crapshoot. Can you do face to face sales in MN? That’s where the seller is and if you’re not to far away, it might be worth a drive to look. Could be a good deal if everything else is in good shape and you’re not set on an M1 in its as issued configuration. Even then, if someone hasn’t bubba’d the metal, you can get a military stock relatively cheap. Ed

Sorry, didn’t mean for it to hurt...just sting a little. . Too bad you can’t see the whole barrel a little better, and if the scope was D & T or just an add-on mount. If the rifle was otherwise complete, barrel in good condition, and not chopped, $350 is a good price. Ed

Hi Tom! You have any pics? Would be nice to see, even though it breaks the heart of an M1 purist (I own five of them.) BTW, here's something to just to mess with you guys who miss the "good old days" when you didn't have any money or were too young and didn't know any better. Ed

Hi George, Welcome to TGO and thank you for your service! I'm sure you'll fit right in and you'll find this community full of great folks. Ed

I always wanted an FJ, or a pre-78 Bronco, IH Scout or Scout II. If you find one nowadays, you'll be paying $25,000+ for a beater and $35K+for one restored or in good condition.

Hi all, Mine was a '67 VW that I later chopped to a Baja bug. Growing up in Tucson, having a desert crawler was a good thing. Ed

Done. Good luck.

Hi Leroy, I can't tell you about a Glock, but I've got the Vortex Venom 3MOA installed on my M1 Garand. The Viper is a little less expensive, but I like the fact you can change the battery of the Venom without removing the sight. As for performance, I love it. Ed

Hi all, I found another use for mine. I have an older round tray Lee Priming tool that the tray lid broke, so I printed a replacement. I've tried ordering / buying one, but Lee no longer manufactures them, and I couldn't find a Lee dealer that still had any old ones in stock. When I first got the printer, I wasn't sure what I'd do with it, now, I'm finding all sorts of things. Ed

Hi. I've got the same printer and I've been having a blast printing up stuff that's not only useful and practical, but that's fun as well. Something as simple as a Lee powder hopper adapter for an old Ohaus Du-O-Measure that's been missing its hopper for years, to a nose-down bullet collator to make sizing much easier. If you haven't already done so, there a whole bunch of 3D printable mods for your Ender 3 that'll make it even more efficient. Ed

Couldn't stand it so I Google searched the image. It's Joan Crawford from the 1930 movie "Montana Moon." Here's another view. Ed

Greg, I agree, and it's especially frustrating when it's a common powder and you already have a good load. I just checked, and the local Sportsman's Warehouse in Southaven, MS has IMR 4895 in 1# cans for $32.00, but not 8# jugs, and Academy has IMR4064 for $29/#. I'd also recommend keeping your eyes open for "no hazmat," or "free shipping" sales from different online vendors and buy in 8# jugs. Yes, it hurts to drop ~$200 for 8#s of powder, but that's only $25.00/lb and you can use the same lot for a bunch of reloads. As an aside, it's relatively easy to reproduce jacketed service loads in the Garand using either H/IMR 4895, IMR4064, and Varget to name a few. Just so you know, I shoot a lot of cast out of my Garand with H4895, H4350, and H4831. While the H4350 and H4831 might have too slow a burn rate for jacketed bullets, they work splendidly for cast bullets, especially in the 165-220gr range with no danger of bending the op rod. Here's an example group shot with H4350. Ed

Hi Greg, Depending on the application, don't limit your search to just IMR 4895. H4895 is very similar in burn rate & performance, with the benefit of being able to shoot reduced loads. IMR 4064 is also similar in performance, especially in a .30-06/.308 rounds. Ed

Hi Slasher! I'm here in town and do a lot of casting. If you'd like to get together, I'm more than happy to show you my set up and help you get started. Just PM me if you're interested. Ed

Chris is correct. Watching "For a Few Dollars More" right now, and Lee is smoking a meerschaum. These movies are a little hokey by today's standards, but they sure are great, even with the ricochet sound every time a weapon fires. Ed

Chris, Can't argue. Now I got to re-watch one or both to make sure! Ed

Hi. It's "For a Few Dollars More". Ed

Hi and welcome to TGO from West TN! Ed

Hi GN! There is an extensive thread on the Cast Boolits forum regarding Hi-Tek. In the thread, they caution about the number of incorrect videos on YouTube, but recommended these two as being very good, and accurate. I don't use Hi-Tek, rather I either Powder Coat or use traditional lubes on my cast bullets (depending on the application.) Hope this helps. Ed https://youtu.be/RnBVfGzwyuM (commercial caster how to coat). https://youtu.be/svu6oHcd7d0 (Gremlin how to coat) ETA: BTW, welcome to TGO!

Ultimately, it doesn't matter. With any of the progressive agenda items (i.e. climate change, physiology/biology, gun control, etc.,) facts and statistics are irrelevant, especially if they don't sync with their narrative. Too often, it's a case of "I believe what I want to believe, don't confuse me with truth or facts." Ed

That button sure looks stressed. Ed

Hi. I own several single shot rifles in .45-70 Govt, though they are mostly traditional 19th Century rifles (Trapdoors, '85 Highwall, '74 Sharps, etc.) I just looked up the Scout on Bud's & GB, and for the price, it seems like a really good way to get into a single shot .45-70 rifle. The possible downside is the lack of iron sights (if that's what you want,) but does come with a scope rail. The other choice might be the Henry single shot which is only slightly more expensive, but it's not SS and comes with iron sights. I own an Henry original in .45 Colt and can speak to their quality and craftsmanship. I don't own a CVA Scout, but the reviews I've seen are generally positive. In any event, it seems like a very reasonably priced option. As you probably already know, the really nice thing about the .45-70 cartridge is you can pretty much load it as mild or wild as you want. I shoot a really mild load at our monthly gong shoots at 200 yards, and they're accurate enough that I'm competitive. Hope this helps. Ed