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by loader
Fri Feb 07, 2014 7:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ammo preference for ccw
Replies: 73
Views: 5826

Re: Ammo preference for ccw

CORBON/GLASER(DAKOTA AMMO Blue/Silver Glaser Safety Slug Ammunition Glaser 30-06 Springfield 130 Grain Round Nose For over 30 years, Glaser Safety Slug has been the perfect choice for use in populated, urban areas. Glaser's composite design uses a special thin-wall jacket, and precision compressed l...
by loader
Thu Feb 06, 2014 9:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ammo preference for ccw
Replies: 73
Views: 5826

Re: Ammo preference for ccw

I don't remember asking for your help
by loader
Thu Feb 06, 2014 9:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ammo preference for ccw
Replies: 73
Views: 5826

Re: Ammo preference for ccw

forgive me for stating my obviously inferior views and experience I bow the the master
by loader
Thu Feb 06, 2014 7:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ammo preference for ccw
Replies: 73
Views: 5826

Re: Ammo preference for ccw

7.62 I have done some real world research on Glasers. Fortunately not against humans but I have shot several animals with them and had them perform admirably. One rather large angry Rottweiler took a 38 through the front chest from about 20 yards and died as instantly as any animal I've ever seen, n...
by loader
Wed Feb 05, 2014 7:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ammo preference for ccw
Replies: 73
Views: 5826

Re: Ammo preference for ccw

Glaser Safety Slugs here
by loader
Wed Feb 05, 2014 7:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: truck kit
Replies: 18
Views: 1927

Re: truck kit

You might try looking on the Three Rivers Archery website. They have several takedown recurves to choose from as well as all kinds of nifty traditional archery gear. I had a Bear 76 that I was told once belonged to James Dickey, had no proof of that though. Gave it to a young family who had 3 boys w...
by loader
Tue Jan 21, 2014 9:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need advice please
Replies: 51
Views: 18467

Re: Need advice please

I have a Taurus 85 Ultralight that I carry when my I am not carrying my NAA Sidewinder .Put a couple of 1000 rounds through it without a moments problem also have a 94 2" that's fired at least as many rounds without a stutter.
by loader
Sun Jan 12, 2014 10:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Battle Rifle" still needed
Replies: 51
Views: 5941

Re: "Battle Rifle" still needed

I've owned and enjoyed several " battle rifles" including a Garand, M1A1 and a CETMA. I have finally come to the conclusion that the best one for me is my Marlin 336 .30-30 with a Luepold 2.5 compact. Also known as an Applacian Battle Rifle. Any social or antisocial situation I can't solve...
by loader
Sun Jan 12, 2014 10:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Battle Rifle" still needed
Replies: 51
Views: 5941

Re: "Battle Rifle" still needed

I've owned and enjoyed several " battle rifles" including a Garand, M1A1 and a CETMA. I have finally come to the conclusion that the best one for me is my Marlin 336 .30-30 with a Luepold 2.5 compact. Also known as an Applacian Battle Rifle. Any social or antisocial situation I can't solve...
by loader
Sat Jan 11, 2014 6:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: DNA Test ?
Replies: 26
Views: 2818

Re: DNA Test ?

I sent my test in to them a month ago, haven't gotten my results yet. They say 8-12 weeks, The reason I did it is that I am adopted and I've always been curious about my ethnicity. Looking forward to getting an answer
by loader
Wed Dec 25, 2013 12:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So what did you guys buy for yourselves for Christmas?
Replies: 63
Views: 4560

Re: So what did you guys buy for yourselves for Christmas?

I did not get myself anything this year and am working on getting rid of a lot of things I do have. Sold 2 Remington 870'S at a gun show a couple of weeks ago and have at least 7 more guns that need to go. Material things are meaning less and less to me all the time. I do enjoy buying older neglecte...
by loader
Sun Dec 15, 2013 3:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Buckshot anyone?
Replies: 14
Views: 1841

Re: Buckshot anyone?

I could be wrong of course. Not going to seriously worry about it though. I just like and believe it
by loader
Sat Dec 14, 2013 11:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Buckshot anyone?
Replies: 14
Views: 1841

Re: Buckshot anyone?

stolen from Elbert Hubbard
by loader
Sat Dec 14, 2013 9:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Buckshot anyone?
Replies: 14
Views: 1841

Re: Buckshot anyone?

I've been using one of the "Do-It" slingshot ammo molds to cast my own buckshot for several years. One side casts a ball about # 1 size and the other side does 000. Also can be used for round ball loads for .30 and 38. They do well in a wrist rocket.
by loader
Sat Oct 05, 2013 2:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bad times 357 round
Replies: 20
Views: 3057

Re: bad times 357 round

I have settled on two loads for all my 38/357's including my Marlin and my revolvers. 38 special is Lyman 358311 158 gr. with 5 gr. of Unique, 357 Mag is Lyman 358429 168 gr with 7 gr of Unique. Both cast from ww and use standard primers. Like keeping my logistics as simple as possible.
by loader
Fri Sep 13, 2013 8:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guys check this out
Replies: 17
Views: 2324

Re: Guys check this out

Possibly Golden eagle?
by loader
Fri Sep 06, 2013 6:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Round nose bullets in a lever gun
Replies: 25
Views: 12301

Re: Round nose bullets in a lever gun

I was curious about 38 158 gr round noses going off in my marlin so I did some experimenting on my own. Primed several empty cases with various brands of primers and put them mouth down in a vise. Then placed one my hard cast bullets in a set of vise grips held it directly in contact with the primer...
by loader
Sat Aug 17, 2013 8:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Now you got your 3 powders, what's
Replies: 14
Views: 1562

Re: Now you got your 3 powders, what's

I went from loading for 15 different cartridges to 3. 38/357 for both rifle and pistol, 30-30 and 223. A lot less loading time. Unique and cast bullets for 357 and most of the 30-30, jacketed bullets for the 30-30 and 223 use 748.
by loader
Thu Aug 15, 2013 6:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Three powders for 99% of loads?
Replies: 75
Views: 6624

Re: Three powders for 99% of loads?

Unique , 748 do all mine except shotgun. Red dot for 12 and 296 for 410
by loader
Thu Aug 15, 2013 5:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Squillicide Gunz
Replies: 29
Views: 2676

Re: Squillicide Gunz

I'm going to be using my Savage 42.
by loader
Sat Jul 27, 2013 8:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bob on a Fence Post
Replies: 11
Views: 2273

Re: Bob on a Fence Post

We have several right around the house, love to hear them. On my health walks I regularly flush 2 different covies. Surprises me they are still here with the coyotes and fire ants here locally.
by loader
Sat Jul 27, 2013 8:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Has Or Is Your Dream Hunting Vehicle?
Replies: 73
Views: 8475

Re: What Has Or Is Your Dream Hunting Vehicle?

My absolute favorite hunting vehicle was a '72 Chevy Blazer ,dead stock with three speed tranny and a small block v8. My second favorite believe it or not was a 72 Pontiac Lemans full size station with the engine and tranny from a totaled 69 GTO Surprised several folks on the street and was a very c...
by loader
Sun Jul 14, 2013 5:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Levers VS The Outdoor Channel
Replies: 18
Views: 2562

Re: Levers VS The Outdoor Channel

I did see one episode of program on one of the outdoor channels, that was supposed to be a fellow who was going to try and take one of all North American big game with the first rifle his father gave him.A Winchester 94 in 30-30. The one I saw he did a fair job on a bison on what looked to be a ranc...
by loader
Thu Feb 14, 2013 1:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 12 Gauge Homemade Glaser Rounds
Replies: 24
Views: 2099

Re: 12 Gauge Homemade Glaser Rounds

When I was a youngster growing up in WV, they were usually used as poachers friends. It was illegal to have any shot larger than 4 and having buckshot or slugs were forbidden also. No gun season where I was located. You could use a cut shell to illegally take one of the rare deer. I saw one deer tha...
by loader
Fri Dec 07, 2012 4:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marbles Bullseye
Replies: 12
Views: 2101

Re: Marbles Bullseye

I have one of these on my Savage 24 22 Mag/20 gauge, and love it. Had one on my Marlin. 1894 C worked great with a Williams firesight up front. I highly recommend them
by loader
Wed Feb 23, 2011 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: THE 4-GUN BATTERY
Replies: 73
Views: 8966

Re: THE 4-GUN BATTERY

Centerfire : Marlin 336 .30-30
Rimfire: Henry H101 .22 lr
Shotgun : Remington 870 Express 12 Guage 21" vent rib barrel w/ Remchoke so it is good for defense & hunting
Handgun: Hi-Standard Sentinel R-103 2" .22 lr
by loader
Fri Sep 03, 2010 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Finally, after 8 months, I'm employed again
Replies: 22
Views: 2701

Re: OT-Finally, after 8 months, I'm employed again

Way to go....Congratulations
by loader
Tue Aug 31, 2010 10:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT book report
Replies: 4
Views: 1129

Re: OT book report

I read that book years ago and I agree with you , it is an excellent read. Need to get my copy off the shelf and give it another read. If you enjoyed that one you might like "The Silence Of The North" by Olive A. Fredrickson another very good real life book set in Canada
by loader
Fri Jun 18, 2010 9:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bulls Eye Sight
Replies: 5
Views: 1395

Re: Bulls Eye Sight

I tried one on my Marlin .357 and liked it so well that I replaced the red dot sight on my Savage 24 with one as well. Been thinking of taking the scope off my Henry .22 and going to one of these also.
by loader
Fri May 07, 2010 9:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Modern mountain man choices...
Replies: 127
Views: 13781

Re: Modern mountain man choices...

A Savage 24 .357/20 guage and .357 revolver along with plenty of snares should keep one fed and protected just about anywhere.
by loader
Fri May 07, 2010 9:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You can only have one and only one! Which
Replies: 93
Views: 8724

Re: You can only have one and only one! Which

For me it would be my dad's Sears Model 101.100 AKA Savage 96 single shot in 16 guage . I remember when I was 7 or so I went with my dad and my maternal grandfather to buy it. It was the first "man thing" other than going to church that I was ever invited to do with both of them. It was I ...
by loader
Mon Dec 14, 2009 12:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1894CS Frustrations
Replies: 24
Views: 8486

Marlin 1894CS Frustrations

I recently traded for a marlin 1894CS .357. I've missed having a .357 lever and am mostly enjoying this one very much. Switched the rear sight for the Marbles Bullseye, which I love and can actually see. The frustration begins when it starts giving me the "dreaded Marlin jam" with 38's and...
by loader
Sun Sep 20, 2009 11:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- ????? Information on Beckley, West Virginia
Replies: 14
Views: 1126

Re: OT- ????? Information on Beckley, West Virginia

My information is 20 years or so old, but some things don't change. When I lived in WV the Beckley area was one of my favorite spots. Good trout fishing in many stocked streams. First rate smallmouth in the New River along with catfish and if you're like me and like fighting fish over eating some ex...
by loader
Fri Jun 05, 2009 9:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Has anyone used the HIP GRIP?
Replies: 14
Views: 2834

Re: OT: Has anyone used the HIP GRIP?

Pants and belt ...Yes
my grips do not cover bottom fit the frame, sort of small
gun comes out reasonably easily but is retained well
by loader
Fri Jun 05, 2009 9:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Has anyone used the HIP GRIP?
Replies: 14
Views: 2834

Re: OT: Has anyone used the HIP GRIP?

I have been carrying a Taurus 85UL with a Hip Grip as my primary CW for about 6 months every day. Suprisingly comfortable and unobtrusive, I highly recomend it. Only slight problem I've had is it is a little hard to reinsert once you pull it out of belt, but some holsters also have this problem
by loader
Thu Apr 30, 2009 10:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What would be the most difficult gun for you to replace?
Replies: 51
Views: 5322

Re: What would be the most difficult gun for you to replace?

Mine would be my dads Sears 16 guage single shot AKA Stevens 95. I remember being with him and my maternal grandfaughter when he bought it, other than going to church with them it was the first "man thing"I remember doing with the 2 of them. This might explain why I've always liked buying ...
by loader
Thu Apr 30, 2009 10:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What would be the most difficult gun for you to replace?
Replies: 51
Views: 5322

Re: What would be the most difficult gun for you to replace?

Mine would be my dads Sears 16 guage single shot AKA Stevens 95. I remember being with him and my maternal grandfaughter when he bought it, other than going to church with them it was the first "man thing"I remember doing with the 2 of them. This might explain why I've always liked buying ...
by loader
Tue Apr 28, 2009 8:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My first "High-Powered" rifle
Replies: 68
Views: 6639

Re: My first "High-Powered" rifle

Mine was a Remington 788 in .308 Win., finally shot out the barrel after many reloads and thousands of then cheap surplus ammo. Sold the bare action last year.
by loader
Sat Jan 24, 2009 11:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best/Favorite .22 WRM Ammo?
Replies: 43
Views: 4698

Re: Best/Favorite .22 WRM Ammo?

My Savage 24 22WRM/20 Guage likes Winchester SuperX best. Fortunately it also likes Winchester Dynapoints almost as well, they are cheaper and dont do the meat damage on small game that full power loads do.So I've been stocking up on them. Has anyone tried the Armscor Precision that Sportsman Guide ...
by loader
Fri Dec 26, 2008 12:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Laid Off? Need work? Post it here and lets network!
Replies: 215
Views: 416985

Re: Laid Off? Need work? Post it here and lets network!

Ysebal, Yes I am sort of location fixed wife likes where she is and only has a few years till she gets full retirement. Not to mention that my home is paid for. I am about halfway between Sumter and Florence about 45 miles east of Columbia. would like to keep commute to under 60 miles each way or so...
by loader
Thu Dec 25, 2008 1:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Laid Off? Need work? Post it here and lets network!
Replies: 215
Views: 416985

Re: Laid Off? Need work? Post it here and lets network!

I'm one of those who is need of work, been looking for just about a year and things are real thin in this area, central South Carolina. I had to spend most of 2007 in WV taking care of my terminally ill parents so my last employer let me go when FMLA ran out.Got back here last Dec. and started looki...
by loader
Sun Nov 23, 2008 10:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is your favorite woods bumming gun?
Replies: 49
Views: 5483

Re: What is your favorite woods bumming gun?

Sorry but not a lever. First choice is Hi-Standard Sentinel 2" .22lr. If small game hunting season is in Savage 24 22mag/20.
by loader
Tue Sep 02, 2008 9:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2009 Gun Digest
Replies: 3
Views: 914

Re: 2009 Gun Digest

I've got my whole set , ended up with an extra 1989 and 1984. Working on a set of Guns Illustrated now
by loader
Tue Sep 02, 2008 9:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2009 Gun Digest
Replies: 3
Views: 914

2009 Gun Digest

Just picked up the 2009 Gun Digest and it has several good levergun artcles.3 Savage 99 articles and one nice 30-30 article.Anybody else here collect these? I've got a couple of duplicates if you might like to swap.
by loader
Tue Sep 02, 2008 9:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: One rifle & One pistol for all around use.
Replies: 94
Views: 10009

Re: OT: One rifle & One pistol for all around use.

My choices would be my savage 24 22mag/20ga. and my 6" Ruger Security Six. Together they should handle anything I actually need to do.
by loader
Fri Feb 29, 2008 9:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where do you live and what do you do for a living?
Replies: 106
Views: 14415

I live in a small town in eastern South Carolina with my wonderful wife who is a middle school science teacher. I am currently unemployed after being let go from my last position when I had to go back to WV fro 11 months to care for my ill parents. They both passed in October 2007 I was a buyer for ...
by loader
Mon Feb 04, 2008 5:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - What dog are you?
Replies: 47
Views: 7899

Bullmastif
by loader
Mon Feb 04, 2008 5:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Newest Bug Out Gun
Replies: 35
Views: 6982

bug out gun

I just picked up a first rate bug out gun myself.Savage 24J .22 Mag./3"20 guage combo.Have been looking for one with a 357 upper to match my Security Six but ran into this one for $300 and am quite pleased.
by loader
Wed Jan 23, 2008 12:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ithaca 49 Project Starter Available
Replies: 3
Views: 1008

Sorry but it does have a serial #