I've read the article where you first told that story about a dozen times, and have a copy in the binder where I keep my Hornet data.
Honestly, for the number I need for the field, it's more cost-effective, and way more time-effective for me to use sale bullets for my reduced Hornet loads than to invest $100 or so in a mold and handles, not to mention scrounging or buying lead. I never ran short of .22s, and am well prepared for any future panics. I fully understand the blessings of tinkering, but sometimes I just want to shoot without a lot of fuss. Ain't getting any younger!
My airgun is an RWS 54 recoiless springer. I scoped it originally, but now it wears a circa 1968 Redfield receiver sight that fits the dovetail. I keep it in my basement and take a few offhand shots at a .22 trap placed at 10 yards when I go down there for other stuff (and remember the right pair of glasses!). Offhand, I shoot as well with the peep as I could with the scope.
Waiting eagerly to hear the results of your Big-City excursion.
