<2022-04-15T18:43:31.000Z> KarlDahl: A Green River clip point I ruined recently. The handle is so small because it's a fighter - allows a death grip https://i.poastcdn.org/44d6d1b50e1cb61d108e81c37b07d8a33e4f54c184830f17bef78ed4b55817b2.jpg
<2022-04-15T18:44:26.000Z> KarlDahl: Scales are a SE Asian hardwood "Azfelia Xylay" that I picked up there. Blued with a bluing paste, which I really like. I'd need a lot for that D guard Bowie!
<2022-04-15T18:49:21.000Z> ConfederateHobo: 😮
<2022-04-15T18:50:43.000Z> ConfederateHobo: I have a GCS I've been planning on polishing a bit and trying either Browning or bluing.  Did you hot Blu or cold blu? https://i.poastcdn.org/93ff952915ca6ac31ff84ae3ef243142ebb32f15d5286efa0a3d1e6ef33d36b7.jpg
<2022-04-15T18:56:16.000Z> KarlDahl: I learned something interesting. The grip is fine but in reverse grip edge out fits my hand PERFECTLY - I can get away with a less deep choil and more aggressive blade orientation 
<2022-04-15T18:56:34.000Z> KarlDahl: V nice! Cold blue, with the paste. Holding up fine
<2022-04-15T20:08:06.000Z> KarlDahl: BTW is your false edge sharpened? Are you familiar with the back cut?
<2022-04-15T20:13:48.000Z> ConfederateHobo: The false edge on my bowie isn't sharpened. I primarily focus on cutlass drills and some Hutton style saber.  So I've never practiced any back cutting. 
<2022-04-15T20:15:27.000Z> KarlDahl: V nice, try a little back cut, it's trad and you'll like it
<2022-06-16T22:06:52.000Z> KarlDahl: My dude, for your info, if you use Hodgson powders now is a good time to buy direct, shop.hodgson
<2022-06-16T22:07:01.000Z> KarlDahl: shop.com
<2022-06-16T22:07:05.000Z> KarlDahl: Goddammit
<2022-06-16T22:07:22.000Z> KarlDahl: Shop.hodgdon.com
<2022-06-16T22:12:34.000Z> ConfederateHobo: I really should get more trailboss or pyrodex.     Can never have too much. 
<2022-06-16T22:31:23.000Z> KarlDahl: It's been deduced that BB uses Autocomp quite a bit for faster loads in small cases
<2022-06-16T22:34:12.000Z> KarlDahl: Powder Valley also has VV powder, amazingly. 340 is a v good low flash powder for heavier handgun loads
<2022-06-16T22:34:34.000Z> KarlDahl: BB *probably* uses it for their 200 gr Anti-personnel load
<2022-06-16T22:35:46.000Z> ConfederateHobo: This requires further investigation. Thank you.  https://i.poastcdn.org/37ffdac2cafbfd4d30a5a030da3faa81c4fbbf7b97e3719d6430332b72bc82aa.jpg
<2022-06-16T22:36:07.000Z> KarlDahl: I can verify that their handgun powders are very low flash
<2022-06-16T22:36:35.000Z> KarlDahl: I've used 330 for .32, .380, 9. Love it
<2022-06-16T22:38:07.000Z> KarlDahl: powdervalleyinc.com/product/vihtavuori-n340/
<2022-06-17T03:06:44.000Z> KarlDahl: I've made an important decision 
<2022-06-17T03:07:29.000Z> KarlDahl: 1. I'm just gonna get a Bulldog, 2.5" stainless or trad 3", bobbed hammer, Big Dot front sight
<2022-06-17T03:07:51.000Z> KarlDahl: 2. Meme gun later, as it'll cost plenty lol
<2022-06-17T03:08:21.000Z> KarlDahl: I can't do it for less than $1,500
<2022-07-01T22:25:10.000Z> KarlDahl: FUCK IT, I'M BUYING THE CHARTER ARMS ON DUTY
<2022-07-01T22:34:13.000Z> ConfederateHobo: Lmao that's the shrouded hammer model right
<2022-07-01T22:35:48.000Z> KarlDahl: Yeah
<2022-07-01T22:36:54.000Z> KarlDahl: Are you having issues getting large pistol primers?
<2022-07-01T22:38:03.000Z> KarlDahl: I am wondering if it's worth paying $1/per for new Winchester primed .44 Special brass
<2022-07-01T22:38:55.000Z> KarlDahl: Starline .44 Special is $123/500, I love Starline, but primers are on/off availability
<2022-07-01T22:40:44.000Z> ConfederateHobo: I haven't went out to buy primers for a few months, but last time I did, large pistol was AIDs in my locale. 
<2022-07-01T22:41:48.000Z> KarlDahl: Same, has to be ordered, prices are up if you can even find them (intermittently)
<2022-07-01T22:42:35.000Z> KarlDahl: I'm sitting on 500 that I bought because I could even tho I don't load for any lg pistol primer ctgs. .44 Special here I come!
<2022-07-01T22:44:28.000Z> ConfederateHobo: If you get into any load development, post results. Very interested in how it goes for you. 
<2022-07-01T23:04:23.000Z> KarlDahl: I'm going to focus on replicating those BB 200 grain wadcutter loads
<2022-07-07T04:52:09.000Z> KarlDahl: Eyyyy poa.st/@KarlDahl/posts/ALEmyzw4IQp0ikYJG4
<2022-07-07T17:54:12.000Z> ConfederateHobo attached file https://i.poastcdn.org/2b3f6e03aca45eacf8f82a1f1f112809ed35220d0af083fff065592d01efa1b3.jpg
<2022-07-08T23:58:47.000Z> KarlDahl: Eyooooo rumble.com/v1bgtp5-not-sorry-show-07072022.html
<2022-07-09T00:08:53.000Z> ConfederateHobo: nice, will poke through it
<2022-07-09T00:09:29.000Z> KarlDahl: Jump to like 30 mins
<2022-07-23T20:38:46.000Z> KarlDahl: Eyoooo poa.st/@KarlDahl/posts/ALnJcswcv8WIIWqOCO
<2022-07-26T19:43:33.000Z> KarlDahl: They're going to make me start casting bullets huh? I found the mold for the 200 grain double ended wadcutter in .44 that Rim Rock produces for Buffalo Bore
<2022-07-26T20:54:48.000Z> ConfederateHobo: Nice.  It's such a hassle to find full wadcutters for the size.   I've been trying to find a semi wadcutter with a 200 gr weight, closest I've found is a 215 gr. 
<2022-08-02T20:45:19.000Z> KarlDahl: Old timer pointed me here, said "this is The Way"
<2022-08-02T20:45:22.000Z> KarlDahl: goodrichfamilyassoc.org/44_Special_Articles/Brian%20Pearce%20on%20the%2044%20Special.pdf
<2022-08-02T20:50:44.000Z> KarlDahl: And lasc.us/Fryxell_Book_textonly2.pdf
<2022-08-03T14:44:27.000Z> ConfederateHobo: I'm going to see if I can find it again, but there was a forum post that linked to a repository to a bunch of scanned media and articles from the 1940s up to the 90s about the .44 special.  I downloaded a lot of them just for the sake of it. 
<2022-08-03T14:47:41.000Z> ConfederateHobo: If I can't, I could just upload them myself i guess, as they were all in PDF format.
<2022-08-03T15:24:43.000Z> KarlDahl: Based
<2022-08-03T15:50:27.000Z> KarlDahl: I talked to my preferred dealer about ordering a Bulldog and it's not looking good for what I actually want, so I'm watching GB and will snap something up that way for a very modest markup
<2022-08-03T15:52:14.000Z> ConfederateHobo: Unfortunate. God willing you'll find something without being fleeced. 
<2022-08-03T15:55:51.000Z> KarlDahl: I think it'll be okay, they just don't have the shrouded hammer or DAO bobbed 2.5" in distributor channels right now
<2022-08-03T15:57:55.000Z> KarlDahl: I looked into getting a Boomer and adding a front sight but there are enough differences in the sight channel and lack of meat upfront that I'm not sure. I may call Magnaport and see if they would do it and a few other things without too much $. Their prices are extremely reasonable 
<2022-08-03T16:09:08.000Z> ConfederateHobo: Going to magnaport for a custom gun is probably the easier route if their wait times aren't too bad. 
<2022-08-03T16:28:29.000Z> KarlDahl: See if I get a Boomer it comes with ports and a bobbed barrel already. Boot grips = pocket carry friendly, which is a nice option for many situations. I can't imagine a front sight and a trigger slick costing more than $200 per their price list. Or I'll just get an On Duty and have a Big Dot installed on the front sight, keep it a dedicated belt gun. Decisions, decisions
<2022-08-08T16:17:20.000Z> KarlDahl: The old guys, as usual, have a lot of experience with the subject: castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?154451-Hollow-Base-44-mold
<2022-08-08T16:18:15.000Z> KarlDahl: Are you looking for a 200 gr SWC because of sight regulation on a specific weapon, and you don't want the usual WC range limitation?
<2022-08-08T16:28:55.000Z> ConfederateHobo: Nothing as intelligent or well thought out as that, just that for a solid slug, SWCs perform well ballistically.   So just stacking the deck on what's going to be a really mid is load out of a 3 inch. 
<2022-08-08T16:40:36.000Z> ConfederateHobo: Also would like to use it for other possible loads down the road if I finally get my hands on a model 24 or something similar.
<2022-08-08T17:14:24.000Z> KarlDahl: Cool stuff. So RCBS has a not-per-se SWC mold called the model 82036 or .44-200-FN - it's a flat nose with a wide meplat
<2022-08-08T17:16:12.000Z> KarlDahl: Rimrock makes basically the same bullet, their CB .44 200 GR RNFP
<2022-08-08T17:16:55.000Z> KarlDahl: It's in their cowboy cast lead section 
<2022-08-08T17:53:00.000Z> ConfederateHobo: Hmm 🤔 
<2022-08-08T17:55:19.000Z> ConfederateHobo: My placeholder load currently uses a 200 grain flatnose, though I don't cast them, I just buy em outright.  https://i.poastcdn.org/2772bec2b1578377776b61ae47dfcaf40714ac2929c2ace1bf3f83c8f6cf33ce.jpg
<2022-08-08T17:57:17.000Z> KarlDahl: It looks like that's what's out there in 200gr
<2022-08-08T17:57:45.000Z> KarlDahl: A classic bullet design going back to the 19th C in the .44-40
<2022-08-23T22:31:38.000Z> KarlDahl: Just gave an inherited gun a "trigger job" because it's unusable without it and parts aren't impossible to get - very confidence inspiring how much I was able to improve it with a tiny bit of work
<2022-08-23T22:47:57.000Z> ConfederateHobo: It's a great feeling when a project comes together with few hiccups.  
<2022-08-23T22:49:51.000Z> KarlDahl: My worst sin for years was doing a total disassemble and then staring at it like a retard vs. keeping the scope narrow 
<2022-08-23T23:14:32.000Z> ConfederateHobo: If it makes you feel better, I was incapable of learning unless I saw it done in front of me lmao
<2022-08-24T00:39:45.000Z> KarlDahl: HA - same. I need pics or video
<2022-08-24T00:40:06.000Z> KarlDahl: I am a "learn as you go" nigga
<2022-08-29T04:29:46.000Z> KarlDahl: Hey, I have a Leeoader
<2022-08-29T04:30:01.000Z> KarlDahl: Er Lee Loader in .45 Colt. You want it?
<2022-08-29T09:40:22.000Z> ConfederateHobo: I'm good, brother, I don't have anything in .45 Colt anymore.   Appreciate the offer though.      
<2022-08-29T14:22:06.000Z> KarlDahl: 👍 cool
<2022-08-29T14:23:26.000Z> KarlDahl: I am in the process of reconfiguring the old dusty reloading setup and assessing what I have and need, and this thing is staring at me 😁
<2022-08-29T22:04:54.000Z> ConfederateHobo: I like Lee loaders, I try to snag one for every wheel gun caliber I pick up.  Sometimes Easier to pick up one than a set of dies.   
<2022-08-30T04:15:02.000Z> KarlDahl: I finally found my 405 grain .458 bullet mold and virgin Starline brass in .45-70, IT'S TIME
<2022-09-03T16:47:46.000Z> ConfederateHobo: Lmao what loads you have planned for them
<2022-09-03T17:08:45.000Z> KarlDahl: Mostly moderate loads just to be able to shoot the 1895 more often, but I will work up some heavy stuff suitable for elk
<2022-09-06T21:59:42.000Z> KarlDahl: Keeping this on the dl but a friend of mine made a film at USC film school in the 90s, very high production, he's in the restaurant biz now and put the movie on YT - "The Paraclete," strong Serb, Ortho vibe, mebbe you like?m.youtube.com/watch?v=QbciKW7cCU0
<2022-09-06T22:02:46.000Z> ConfederateHobo: Putting it in the watch later tab. Looks cool. 
<2022-10-27T03:26:04.000Z> ConfederateHobo: I remembered you were interested in the Devil's edge qama some time ago, KoA just restocked a bunch of Devil's Edge products but now in 1070 carbon steel, including the Qama.
<2022-10-27T03:26:09.000Z> ConfederateHobo: kultofathena.com/product/devils-edge-qama-kindjal-high-carbon-steel-version/
<2022-10-27T03:31:27.000Z> ConfederateHobo: I was very interested in their Xiphos when they first came out, but held off after some reviews found them soft.     But if they have them in 1070 now I'm very much back to being interested.
<2022-10-27T03:31:32.000Z> ConfederateHobo: kultofathena.com/product/devils-edge-greek-xiphos-with-wood-grip-high-carbon-steel-version/
<2022-10-27T03:36:16.000Z> KarlDahl: OOH, BABY. Thanks for the tip! Ordered the kindjal!!
<2022-10-27T03:38:45.000Z> KarlDahl: My guess is that my son will ask for one for Christmas once he checks this bad boy out
<2022-10-27T03:38:54.000Z> KarlDahl: Again, thanks 
<2022-10-27T03:42:24.000Z> ConfederateHobo: When you get your hands on it let me know how it is.  At that price I want one myself, lmao.
<2022-10-27T04:10:47.000Z> KarlDahl: You got it. I will cold blue it fo sho
<2022-10-31T17:24:36.000Z> KarlDahl: Blade arrives Friday, yay
<2022-10-31T17:25:27.000Z> ConfederateHobo attached file https://i.poastcdn.org/2b3f6e03aca45eacf8f82a1f1f112809ed35220d0af083fff065592d01efa1b3.jpg
<2022-11-04T18:22:27.000Z> KarlDahl: Been refreshing the tracking page for 2.5 hours... the blade is on a truck and will be delivered within a 4 hour window. It's killing me
<2022-11-04T18:24:26.000Z> ConfederateHobo: Haha, always the worst part of ordering something exciting
<2022-11-04T18:28:59.000Z> KarlDahl: My buddy's belt fed AR is on the way today too
<2022-11-04T18:31:29.000Z> ConfederateHobo: You guys planning on doing anything substantial to it?
<2022-11-04T18:51:11.000Z> KarlDahl: He's first focusing on ensuring a supply of non-standard spare parts, then will start stocking up on barrels. He bought a bunch of links and a linker plus another 2k of Wolf to blast through it lol 
<2022-11-04T20:59:20.000Z> KarlDahl: Got it! Cool blade. I think I'm gonna have to grind down these protruding studs though. 
<2022-11-04T20:59:27.000Z> KarlDahl: I was expecting that 
<2022-11-04T21:01:10.000Z> ConfederateHobo: Awesome.  When you get a chance to cut with it share your thoughts 
<2022-11-04T21:01:48.000Z> KarlDahl: Hell yeah will do so
<2022-11-04T22:54:51.000Z> ConfederateHobo: Just ordered this thing.  https://i.poastcdn.org/ddcb474232b52dbfddb3f7adf22cecf5b48110938474d1cb320c46e99dd8d4e5.jpg
<2022-11-05T03:35:50.000Z> KarlDahl: NIGGA https://i.poastcdn.org/97805825da49b8d93a05e5941ab6d073f1df50d59e1832ddc6720635860600b5.jpg
<2022-11-05T03:36:04.000Z> KarlDahl attached file https://i.poastcdn.org/300dd1d616c396b65301ee5d76ecc89fd2b542461999ec3598b20463e77e2fc9.jpg
<2022-11-05T03:36:22.000Z> KarlDahl: OOH BABY cool sword
<2022-11-05T03:36:28.000Z> KarlDahl: I need a proper frog
<2022-11-05T07:31:53.000Z> ConfederateHobo: I keep a 3 buckle frog on my large gun belt because they're just super handy for handled  tools,  but also work great for swords.    Never tried an actual suspension system before though but I'm eager. 
<2022-11-05T21:36:56.000Z> KarlDahl: I've never used anything more substantial than a hammer/hatchet loop. I will definitely be contracting my leather dude to make a sort of frog for this short sword
<2022-11-12T04:36:44.000Z> KarlDahl: SWORD?
<2022-11-12T05:52:56.000Z> ConfederateHobo: SORD
<2022-11-12T18:23:18.000Z> KarlDahl: 🤯
<2022-12-01T01:51:48.000Z> ConfederateHobo: Just picked up a pretty sick seax.  I'll see about getting some good photos in the light tomorrow. 
<2022-12-01T04:10:35.000Z> KarlDahl: Looking forward to it! https://i.poastcdn.org/82a00b7ff921f77b78686eec3233b111d485e5ee2392f53f011cd6460a2ce9c2.gif
<2022-12-01T16:07:45.000Z> ConfederateHobo attached file https://i.poastcdn.org/5be880b3b0f17bf98c06ac2e2582f0bc10b95eaf04f91f202c497dc29cbb946c.jpg
<2022-12-01T16:08:45.000Z> ConfederateHobo attached file https://i.poastcdn.org/9a0e7b8f0d5b7e9cd36bfcb8ece70f4cf78b24d78a06f2e162f6038b705764d7.jpg
<2022-12-01T18:01:58.000Z> KarlDahl: Me rn https://i.poastcdn.org/c0078bd3d597f92e319c3991c33ec7ef5f0ffe5aaa43acea52f3301e3c55e401.gif
<2022-12-01T18:02:13.000Z> KarlDahl: Very nice
<2022-12-27T20:55:57.000Z> ConfederateHobo: Those mide earth gear videos are all from users of this forum, and for years i've been using them as a springboard and idea source
<2022-12-27T20:56:01.000Z> ConfederateHobo: middleearthrangers.org/
<2022-12-27T20:58:11.000Z> KarlDahl: My son and I right now: 🤯
<2022-12-27T20:58:23.000Z> KarlDahl: Thank you friend
<2022-12-27T21:05:05.000Z> KarlDahl: I'm pretty confident that the photo on their home page is in my old stomping grounds a ways up north
<2023-01-11T04:40:40.000Z> KarlDahl: poa.st/objects/a8270bfe-62d8-449c-ae35-43c8f27ca12c
<2023-01-11T04:52:52.000Z> KarlDahl: So I won't be advertising this here, but I know you like Asian blades and such, and I am comfortable sharing this with you. After the Spanish Civil War Faction prequel is out I will begin work on something totally different. Basically a young royal guardsman from a fallen kingdom investigating a ghost story in his Clay's Muang in the late 1860s, right before the French show up in that part of SE Asia. Aiming at a roughly YA audience
<2023-01-11T04:55:25.000Z> KarlDahl: I will put it out with a new pen name and will try to get it into one of the bigger publishers using an agent as a mask. If I can make a living doing this stuff I'll be able to write anything I want. There will be Spencer rifles and LeMat revolvers and old blades in caches in caves, cursed treasures and black magic
<2023-01-11T04:56:38.000Z> KarlDahl: I worked there when I was young for a few years, in austere conditions, as a contractor for a relatively benevolent NGO
<2023-01-11T04:57:18.000Z> KarlDahl: Picked up the language and an interest in the history. The experience changed my mind forever about race and politics 
<2023-01-11T04:57:37.000Z> KarlDahl: This'll be my tribute to some of the niggaz who ain't here no more
<2023-01-11T09:37:08.000Z> ConfederateHobo: Awesome 
<2023-01-31T17:50:46.000Z> KarlDahl: Finally got the time to look over my kindjal/qama to plan what I'll be doing with it. A few observations 
<2023-01-31T17:51:08.000Z> KarlDahl: Tang/grip interface isn't perfect in a few spots
<2023-01-31T17:52:55.000Z> KarlDahl: The big stud rivets on one side are annoying and loose enough that I can make the handle rattle if I grip it a certain way. I will grind the protrusions off and epoxy them into place if I can or replace with different material if I have to. It won't take much to fit the tang better in a few spots
<2023-01-31T17:54:03.000Z> KarlDahl: Steel is decent and well sharpened. After I finish the tang work I'll blue it and give it a final sharpening. Far from perfect but a short sword for that price it's fine