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* UPDATE * **** 4/30/23 NOW ALSO MAKING CUSTOM PARADOX "ROLL CRIMP" TOOL FOR BALL, AND BULLET, AND SLUG - (see last post) I ONLY HAVE A FEW COMPONENTS LEFT SO IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN A CRIMPING TOOL - PM ME JUST MADE THE 64TH PARADOX CRIMPING TOOL - ANOTHER 8ga - NEVER THOUGHT I'D MAKE SO MANY SEE THE LAST POST ON PAGE 2 The no. 27 tool was for a Thomas Bland Euoplia Double - just like mine that started me making these tools. EARLIER ... * UPDATE * JUST FINISHED A 4 GA PARADOX CRIMPING TOOL ** *** SEE THE LAST POSTS FOR PHOTOS ** I'm running out of crimping stars - only a few left - if interested in obtaining a tool - email or PM me. I can make one in 10ga 12ga 16ga 20ga 28ga 410ga ... and 8 gauge and 6 gauge and 4 gauge. For those that read about my making Paradox ammo for my 12ga Paradox rifle using a crimper that I made. http://forums.accuratereloadin...341057552#9341057552 And - For those of you that asked about me making them a PARADOX SHELL CRIMPER .... I bought a crimping star at the Gun Show and made another PARADOX CRIMPER. $150 delivered - PM me.    " .... you never pay too much for something, you only buy it too early .... " How to Hunt Wisconsin Whitetail Deer with a Cannon How to Hunt Feral Cats with a Mortar | ||
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SOLD ... If I find another crimping star I'll make another one. This really works great. PM me if you want to get onto the list.  " .... you never pay too much for something, you only buy it too early .... " How to Hunt Wisconsin Whitetail Deer with a Cannon How to Hunt Feral Cats with a Mortar | |||
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So darned swell, Buckstix. Wish to heck I had a need for one! There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t. – John Green, author | |||
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Buckstix: What kind of crimper do you need ? I think I have a few old style metal 6 star crimpers in my junk box. Paul K Take Trophies - Leave Brass | |||
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Hello to all that inquired about me making them a brass shell crimper. I just made another one .... PM me if you are interested. " .... you never pay too much for something, you only buy it too early .... " How to Hunt Wisconsin Whitetail Deer with a Cannon How to Hunt Feral Cats with a Mortar | |||
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Buck: Can your cripmer work on both 10 and 12 bore or is a crimper needed for each size? A crumpe would be nice for my 8s and 4s but the brass is too thick to crimp as shown. is this a way also to crimp a round ball? Probably not a conical? Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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Hello cal pappas, Thanks for the reply. Currently the crimper will only work for 12ga. I might try modifying one by expanding it up to work for 10ga, and then see if it would still work for 12ga. If successful, it should work for both. I'm somewhat reluctant to do the modification however, because I think the market for 10ga is much smaller than for 12ga. But I will test. As per the bullets pictured above in my opening post, I've only used the crimper with bullets that were cast from the mold that came with my paradox gun. They are conical. Although I haven't specifically tested on round ball, I'm sure it would work just fine. I'll dig out a round ball mold and test, and show some pics......... . . ....... UPDATE ...... SEE PICS BELOW ..... 12ga w/ ball ..... 12ga crimped ..... 10ga crimped .... . . Well, even though its 5:30 am ..... I went to the basement and did some experimenting. Yes ! ... crimper works great for round ball. Yes ! ... crimper (modified) works great for both 12ga and 10ga. .... and ........ I now have this "dual 12-10" crimper for sale.  " .... you never pay too much for something, you only buy it too early .... " How to Hunt Wisconsin Whitetail Deer with a Cannon How to Hunt Feral Cats with a Mortar | |||
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Buck: If available, I'll take a combo 10-12 gauge, for Paradox and spherical balls. PM me your address and I'll post you a check for $150. Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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Hello cal pappas, Thanks for the reply. PM sent ...... thank you To others that are wanting me to make them a crimping device ... .... please note: appearance of crimpers may vary from those pictured depending on materials available ... " .... you never pay too much for something, you only buy it too early .... " How to Hunt Wisconsin Whitetail Deer with a Cannon How to Hunt Feral Cats with a Mortar | |||
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Check is posted this am. C _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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Hello cal pappas, Thanks for the reply. got it. In case anyone else is interested, I've made another and its for sale. " .... you never pay too much for something, you only buy it too early .... " How to Hunt Wisconsin Whitetail Deer with a Cannon How to Hunt Feral Cats with a Mortar | |||
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I'll bet Ross Seyfried would be interested. Never mistake motion for action. | |||
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Hello NormanConquest, Thanks for the reply. If Ross interested, I've made another and its for sale. . * UPDATE * I have just made 2 more tools - 1 each for 28ga, and 20ga. So with the 12ga. I have 3 available. . Please send me a PM if you are interested. . " .... you never pay too much for something, you only buy it too early .... " How to Hunt Wisconsin Whitetail Deer with a Cannon How to Hunt Feral Cats with a Mortar | |||
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Arrived today. Amazing invention and workmanship. Even more impressive is how you managed to get the USPS to deliver in a couple of days! Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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Hello cal pappas, Thanks for the reply. I had my fingers crossed that it would arrive in time for Christmas. " .... you never pay too much for something, you only buy it too early .... " How to Hunt Wisconsin Whitetail Deer with a Cannon How to Hunt Feral Cats with a Mortar | |||
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Been to the reloding room and Buck's tool works like a charm. Money well spent. I will be shooting my newly acquired Rodda 12 bore over the weekend and have recommended the tool to the gent who purchased my 12-bore Baker. Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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Hello cal pappas, Thanks for the reply. I've only got a limited number of components left to make more of these - I can make 10ga, 12ga, 16ga, 20ga, and 28ga. crimp tools. I've listed them on Guns International in case your 12-Bore Baker gent needs one. Merry Christmas ! " .... you never pay too much for something, you only buy it too early .... " How to Hunt Wisconsin Whitetail Deer with a Cannon How to Hunt Feral Cats with a Mortar | |||
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I have given him your details. C _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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Hello cal pappas, Thanks for the reply. ... and thank you for the referral. Happy New Year UPDATE ******** sold another 12 ga. ********** ONLY A FEW LEFT *** I JUST SOLD ONE FOR 410 GAUGE *** " .... you never pay too much for something, you only buy it too early .... " How to Hunt Wisconsin Whitetail Deer with a Cannon How to Hunt Feral Cats with a Mortar | |||
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" .... you never pay too much for something, you only buy it too early .... " How to Hunt Wisconsin Whitetail Deer with a Cannon How to Hunt Feral Cats with a Mortar | |||
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Don’t miss out. I bought one and it works great. Very nicely done. Thank you Buck. Ron | |||
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Hello horsedocak, Thanks for the reply. I appreciate the endorsement. I was so pleased with how great the tool worked, that I offered to make a few for others. I Only have a couple left. " .... you never pay too much for something, you only buy it too early .... " How to Hunt Wisconsin Whitetail Deer with a Cannon How to Hunt Feral Cats with a Mortar | |||
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I've now made crimp tools for fellow forum members fo 28ga - 20ga - 16ga - 12ga and 10ga. SORRY - ALL SOLD ...... if I find more components, I'll make more. Here's the last one I made. Style has varied per available materials. If you are interested in getting one - PM me to get on the waiting list for when I get more components.  . . " .... you never pay too much for something, you only buy it too early .... " How to Hunt Wisconsin Whitetail Deer with a Cannon How to Hunt Feral Cats with a Mortar | |||
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I treasure mine. Works as it should. Well worth the money. No, mine is not for sale. Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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Hello Cal, Thank you for the endorsement. I've got a Gun Show this weekend. Hopefully I can find more Mec crimping stars so I can make a few more of these for fellow shooters. ** UPDATE ** I just got another crimp star so I can make "one" more crimp tool for an interested forum member. tell me what gauge you need: 10ga or 12ga or 16ga or 20ga or 28ga This will be the last one until I find more stars. please send me a PM. thanks " .... you never pay too much for something, you only buy it too early .... " How to Hunt Wisconsin Whitetail Deer with a Cannon How to Hunt Feral Cats with a Mortar | |||
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Hello all, I've got ONE MORE AVAILABLE again. I just found another crimping star so I can make one more of my custom crimping tools. specify the gauge you need - 10ga 12ga 16ga 20ga 28ga $150 shipped - paypal FF accepted. Please PM me to buy this one, .... and PM me to get on the waiting list. thanks " .... you never pay too much for something, you only buy it too early .... " How to Hunt Wisconsin Whitetail Deer with a Cannon How to Hunt Feral Cats with a Mortar | |||
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I spent some time between snow storms with my newly acquired 12-bore Rodda. (I didn't need another double rifle but it is an exact copy of my 4-bore Rodda). Buck's crimp tool is absolutely amazing. It's quick and easy to use and (most of all) looks authentic. The crimp in the standard seating die is OK and has served for years but if a brass shell is a bit off in length or the diameter varies (common in pre-1900 doubles) the crimp may not work. Buck's tool works on all brass and any that is longer. My 12- bore tool also crimps my 10 bores as well. Using it as I have, it's underpriced. (I say that now that I have bought mine). Buck: you should contct the maker of the star crimpers and buy a case load and market these in quantity in the US, the UK, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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Hello cal pappas, thanks for the reply. I appreciate the endorsement. I still have one left for sale. " .... you never pay too much for something, you only buy it too early .... " How to Hunt Wisconsin Whitetail Deer with a Cannon How to Hunt Feral Cats with a Mortar | |||
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I’ll take that last one. PM me with payment details. Thanks Mart "...I advise the gun. While this gives a moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprize, and independance to the mind. Games played with the ball and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be the constant companion of your walks." Thomas Jefferson | |||
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Good for you, Mart. If you needed one mine is close by in Willow. See you at the shoot May 2. Also I have a table at both the AGCA and Palmer Lions shows. Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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Hello mart, Thanks for the reply. OK ... its yours ... a PM was sent. . So it looks like I'm SOLD OUT AGAIN, so for others interested - PM me to get on the waiting list - I need to find another crimp star(s) to make another. when/if I do find one, I'll update this post. Here's the last one I made - as you see from others I've made, the style may vary depending on materials available. Thanks to all.    " .... you never pay too much for something, you only buy it too early .... " How to Hunt Wisconsin Whitetail Deer with a Cannon How to Hunt Feral Cats with a Mortar | |||
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Here's the comments from a satisfied customer ... . . ".... Buck, The crimper arrived just fine. What a beautiful piece of workmanship. ..." . . I got another crimp star a couple weekends ago - so contact me if you want a crimping tool. Here's the last one I made - a 10ga / 12ga combo tool like the one that I made for Cal. . . " .... you never pay too much for something, you only buy it too early .... " How to Hunt Wisconsin Whitetail Deer with a Cannon How to Hunt Feral Cats with a Mortar | |||
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Hello Biebs, I never thought the day would come when I would be "happy" to be called names ! ... thanks !! ** UPDATE ** I'll be making and testing a 4-point Crimping Tool next week. " .... you never pay too much for something, you only buy it too early .... " How to Hunt Wisconsin Whitetail Deer with a Cannon How to Hunt Feral Cats with a Mortar | |||
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As posted earlier, I made a matched set in 10ga and 12ga Crimping Tools for a man in Pennsylvania - so that's no. 14 & 15. And I was able to pick-up another crimp star so I can build one more in 10 or 12 gauge, and have a crimp star to build one in 20 or 28 gauge. email or PM me if interested.  *********** UPDATE ************* 8/12/20 This same fellow just bought another crimp tool in 20ga. .  . *********** UPDATE ************* 9/05/20 and number 17  still have a few crimp stars available to make 10,12,20,28 gauge tools pm me " .... you never pay too much for something, you only buy it too early .... " How to Hunt Wisconsin Whitetail Deer with a Cannon How to Hunt Feral Cats with a Mortar | |||
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Buck: I hope you get a patent on this. A couple of years ago a fella was selling a metal button to hold a sling on one's shoulder. Great idea. I bought several in South Africa. Someone copied his design. Congratulations on the success of the tool. Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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Hello Cal, Thanks for the continued endorsement. I've gotten a couple of patents in the past, but they were copied. I found it takes about $100,000 in legal fees to defend a patent. Never sold enough to make that much, so I don't get patents anymore. I'm just happy to supply my fellow shooters with an innovative tool. I just sold my 18th crimping tool. I'm hoping to make more. Still have a few components to make 28ga, 20ga, 16ga, 12ga, and 10ga. Please email or PM if anyone has interest.  " .... you never pay too much for something, you only buy it too early .... " How to Hunt Wisconsin Whitetail Deer with a Cannon How to Hunt Feral Cats with a Mortar | |||
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I like the script of the bore marking. Very classy upgrade. C _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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Hello Cal, Thanks for the reply. Yes, the stamping adds "penache" to the tool. I've had several inquiries about making my tool for the larger gauges. and .... I just got an order to make a custom paradox crimping tool for an 8 gauge. The fellow is sending me a couple pieces of vintage brass for development and testing. I've got a concept on how to make tools for 8ga, and 4ga, and even 2ga. I'll keep you posted on the results. " .... you never pay too much for something, you only buy it too early .... " How to Hunt Wisconsin Whitetail Deer with a Cannon How to Hunt Feral Cats with a Mortar | |||
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