Very well said Marrakai. Couldn't have said it better myself and you are absolutely right. Just because one thread turns south doesn't mean someone needs to leave the forum. This is the BEST forum on the net. I, as many of you probably do, visit others such as AR and HA and this one is the most civilized and informative. It also seems to have the most members with REAL experience. That's why I visit here almost daily. I may not post very often but I don't usually have much that I can add that will be of much benefit. I'm just starting to learn about double rifles, big bores, reloading for them (though I already load for a few other more common cartridges), and dream of the day I can hunt plains game in Africa and DG anywhere. This site has been a major source of information and inspiration. It would be a shame to lose someone with vast experience and knowledge just because a thread turns sour. My intent was not to make someone leave but merely to get the thread back on track.

Ron, I am not the kind of guy to beg someone to stay where they don't want to be. However, I would hate to see someone with your experience leave over something like this. I hope you were just blowing off steam.

I think I'll probably NOT post on this thread anymore. I'll just let it die for now and post unanswered questions in a new thread later.

Keep the info flowing guys. I'm just eatin' it up.