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by yooper2
Mon Mar 04, 2024 5:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: #1 1/2 Rolling Block Cadet
Replies: 14
Views: 1239

Re: #1 1/2 Rolling Block Cadet

Really interesting rifle and great catch figuring out what it is! I was totally unaware of their existence.
I always go to the preview days for auction I'm interested in now, too many poor or inaccurate descriptions.


Eric
by yooper2
Wed Feb 28, 2024 5:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Alonzo Crull
Replies: 4
Views: 811

Re: Alonzo Crull

They are neat guns, got the opportunity to shoot one at a club outside of Grand Rapids MI. The one I shot was a lightning with an adjustable rear sight fitted, may have been a S&W off a j frame. Very neat little gun.


Eric
by yooper2
Fri Feb 23, 2024 5:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Accidentally won another rolling Block
Replies: 34
Views: 2496

Re: Accidentally won another rolling Block

Great snag! Especially if you got it for what you feel was a deal.


Eric
by yooper2
Thu Jan 25, 2024 6:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New lever gun! Purchased in October..posted today.
Replies: 13
Views: 961

Re: New lever gun! Purchased in October..posted today.

I have an 1895cb set up with a shaver tang sight and it loves smacking steel waaay out yonder. I really think marlin nailed the profile of the barrel on these, enough weight out front to hang nice offhand while slim enough not to be a burden carrying the thing in the woods.


Eric
by yooper2
Sat Jan 06, 2024 8:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Running out of belt notches
Replies: 24
Views: 1391

Re: Running out of belt notches

I've had my simply rugged belt since 2010 or 11. I've worn it daily with a gun, radio, and often both. While my weight hasn't changed over the years I've had to add 3 or 4 holes over the years to account for stretch, its just gotten wet and stayed wet too many times, particularly when I was working ...
by yooper2
Fri Jan 05, 2024 11:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Must Resist!!!!
Replies: 16
Views: 998

Re: Must Resist!!!!

I have an 1895CB and an old straight stock 22" 1895 and feel no need for another marlin 45-70. I'd go for my wallet faster than a rattlesnake at that price.


Eric
by yooper2
Tue Jan 02, 2024 1:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who is shooting a surplus rifle?
Replies: 35
Views: 2509

Re: Who is shooting a surplus rifle?

I have a few I'm currently messing with. I really like black powder era singleshots and the military guns are by far the most affordable. Pair of Trapdoors, an 1873 carbine and an 1884 rifle A Danish Rolling block in 11.7 Dane 50-70 New York Militia Rolling block M96 Swedish Mauser Currently trying ...
by yooper2
Sat Nov 25, 2023 4:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Broke my Dillon!
Replies: 34
Views: 2447

Re: Broke my Dillon!

Dillon will make it right. I own 2 SDBs and wore out the one set up for for large pistol primers. They "rebuilt" it but it may as well be a new machine at no cost.


Eric
by yooper2
Thu Nov 09, 2023 11:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ladd & Smith bullet mold
Replies: 11
Views: 423

Re: Ladd & Smith bullet mold

Very cool old bullet mold! I have more molds than I could ever use and many for calibers I don't shoot but anytime I see an old mold I don't have I need to add it to the collection.


Eric
by yooper2
Sun Oct 22, 2023 5:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any TC fans here? (Encores): UPDATE - i splurged
Replies: 15
Views: 1189

Re: Any TC fans here? (Encores)

I've never warmed up to the Encore but very much enjoy my Contender. Currently have barrels in .22lr, 30 Herrett, 270 Ren, and 25 TCU. The 22lr barrel gets a bit of squirrel time each fall but less than it used to since I finished my .32 muzzleloader. Shot a couple of deer with the Herrett barrel an...
by yooper2
Fri Oct 13, 2023 8:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shooter's World Buffalo Rifle powder
Replies: 6
Views: 459

Re: Shooter's World Buffalo Rifle powder

I use it all the time with 5744 data. Very happy with it especially since it's much h cheaper than the Accurate product.


Eric
by yooper2
Sun Sep 17, 2023 5:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT PACO
Replies: 47
Views: 1884

Re: ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT PACO

Happy birthday Mr. Kelly! Thank you so much for creating this place for us. I use my Accurizer regularly and it is a cherished gift.

Best,
Eric
by yooper2
Tue Aug 22, 2023 10:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: M-1 Garand
Replies: 5
Views: 403

Re: M-1 Garand

I've also seen it happen with softer primers like federal.


Eric
by yooper2
Sat Jun 10, 2023 5:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loading 38/40 with "inconvenient" bullets
Replies: 6
Views: 363

Re: Loading 38/40 with "inconvenient" bullets

That article really irked me too. I can't believe they published such a half hearted attempt at a technical article and I wrote the magazine saying as much. I did much as you do for years until having Accurate cut me a mold for John Kort's 180gr bullet which as a nice crimp groove in the proper plac...
by yooper2
Wed Jun 07, 2023 7:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just a box of ashes
Replies: 23
Views: 684

Re: Just a box of ashes

Very sorry for your loss. I've always had a harder time losing animals than people and every one seems harder than the last.


Eric
by yooper2
Wed Jun 07, 2023 7:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 35 Remington fans here?
Replies: 30
Views: 951

Re: 35 Remington fans here?

For the cartridges we talk about on the board, about 98% of them can be hand loaded with cast bullets at or near the speed the factory makes them at. It’s not rocket science to cast or to hand load……I can load a box of 35 Remingtons for about .15 a round from components bought at pre crazy prices. ...
by yooper2
Tue Jun 06, 2023 10:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 35 Remington fans here?
Replies: 30
Views: 951

Re: 35 Remington fans here?

I don't have any leverguns in 35 Remington but do have a Remington Model 8 and 14 chambered for it. Wonderful cartridge for the heavy woods of the UP or Maine where I now live. Plenty of oomph without much recoil. I have been shooting the RCBS 200 gr flat point for years with total satisfaction. Lee...
by yooper2
Wed May 03, 2023 6:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spermwhale oil
Replies: 14
Views: 903

Spermwhale oil

A friend at work recently gave me a can of real spermwhale oil from the turn of the previous century. I figure I have about 6oz of the stuff. I plan on keeping the can with with my pile of old powder cans and cartridge boxes but thought I may as well experiment with the oil. I recall reading that it...
by yooper2
Sat Apr 01, 2023 8:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Confederate Cavalry boot spur
Replies: 5
Views: 361

Re: Confederate Cavalry boot spur

Thats really cool. I agree that RangeRider7 would be the guy to tell you all about it. Sure do miss his posts.


Eric
by yooper2
Sat Apr 01, 2023 8:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Well lookee what I found
Replies: 7
Views: 625

Re: Well lookee what I found

I use mine all the time. Bought a cheap arbor press to keep things consistent. It makes a real difference with my Contender barrel and CZ 452 in terms of accuracy and the audible difference of how the nasti-nose hits game has to be heard to be believed. Might not matter when head shooting squirrels ...
by yooper2
Sat Mar 18, 2023 7:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CAPSTICK
Replies: 23
Views: 1139

Re: CAPSTICK

I've heard all of the stories about Capstick stealing others stories, may well be true for all I know but I do own some videos he made in which he does some incredible shooting with his 470 Nitro. No one argue that the man wasn't one heck of a good writer too.



Eric
by yooper2
Fri Mar 10, 2023 10:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Searching for a specific lever action rifle
Replies: 17
Views: 896

Re: Searching for a specific lever action rifle

Sounds like you're describing the Mossbeeg 464. Looks a lot like a 94 in profile but has a bridge at the rear of the receiver. Not sure if they're still being made, haven't seen one in a few years.


Eric
by yooper2
Sun Feb 26, 2023 4:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1896 - The New Small-Bore Cartridges by W.E. Carlin, C.E.
Replies: 4
Views: 301

Re: 1896 - The New Small-Bore Cartridges by W.E. Carlin, C.E.

Great read. I've been rereading "Yours Truly, Harvey Donaldson" and have found it utterly delightful. The transitional periods of firearms development are endlessly fascinating to me.

Eric
by yooper2
Wed Jan 25, 2023 7:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt 1878 DA
Replies: 12
Views: 538

Re: Colt 1878 DA

I've handled 4 1878s and shot one of those. All were mechanically fine. Handled 6 or 7 1877s over the years and only 2 were functional. I think Colt figured out some stuff when they made the large frame rod ejector DAs. That said, I've never had the chance to take either model apart so I don't reall...
by yooper2
Sun Jan 08, 2023 12:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Goex returns!
Replies: 17
Views: 926

Re: Goex returns!

What fantastic news! I've haven't been shooting my 45-100 or Trapdoors much in order to conserve powder. The '51 navy and 32 flinter are my only black powder guns that have seen much action lately aside from hunting.


Eric
by yooper2
Mon Dec 19, 2022 5:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Family
Replies: 7
Views: 397

Re: Family

What a great gun for your grandkids! When I was a kid I wanted one of those camper companions so bad I could taste it. I could picture myself like a little mountain man roaming around the cedar swamps with my handy supply of ammunition under the buttplate, 22s for little stuff, shotshells for birds ...
by yooper2
Sun Dec 18, 2022 7:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Introduction / Andy Larsson
Replies: 49
Views: 2181

Re: Introduction / Andy Larsson

Welcome!

Eric
by yooper2
Sat Dec 17, 2022 3:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fitz Special
Replies: 9
Views: 602

Re: Fitz Special

I concur with everyone else about the triggerguard modification, doesn't make much sense in my mind. Otherwise I think the Fitz specials are pretty cool, but old Fitz must have had huge pockets!


Eric
by yooper2
Sat Dec 17, 2022 3:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The extraordinary 410
Replies: 61
Views: 2653

Re: The extraordinary 410

Sounds like a great time! I traded into a 20ga Bobwhite this fall, one of their southpaw models, and it has proven to be a great little shotgun. Elo and I really beat up on the grouse (sorry, its partridge around here) and woodcock this year and are looking forward to going after some pheasant next ...
by yooper2
Sun Sep 04, 2022 5:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sash Counterweights....bullet material...?
Replies: 9
Views: 738

Re: Sash Counterweights....bullet material...?

I've only seen iron sash weights. One time a cousin was visiting my grandparents with her 6 year old. We heard a big boom sound but couldn't pin point it. Then it happened again, and again. Turns put the kid was cutting the sash weight cords with a pair of scissors so they were falling inside the wa...
by yooper2
Sat Aug 27, 2022 7:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester M1885 Limited Edition Rifles
Replies: 11
Views: 994

Re: Winchester M1885 Limited Edition Rifles

P.S.

One thing that may help your search is I believe these were known as "Limited Series" guns, not "Limited Edition".


Eric
by yooper2
Sat Aug 27, 2022 6:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester M1885 Limited Edition Rifles
Replies: 11
Views: 994

Re: Winchester M1885 Limited Edition Rifles

Funnily enough I saw one sell for $1300 about 3 weeks ago. The guy was completing the purchase just as I walked into the gun shop. If I had gotten there sooner I would own it. Good looking rifle! I think it could have gone for quite a bit more.


Eric
by yooper2
Thu Aug 25, 2022 6:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I miss Sagebrush Longshots
Replies: 16
Views: 1066

Re: I miss Sagebrush Longshots

I used to correspond with Wind about wood boats and he helped me out when I first started shooting 38-55 in BPCR. Very nice guy and I very much regret not making a trip out west to meet him. It's great that you guys are still getting together and doing some long range shooting out there.


Eric
by yooper2
Sun Aug 07, 2022 7:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many hunt with a Winchester 71
Replies: 14
Views: 971

Re: How many hunt with a Winchester 71

I hunted with a Browning 71 quite a bit for a couple years. Shot 6 or 7 deer (crop damage permits) and a black bear. Beautiful rifle that handled great but as OldWin said, it's a lot of iron to pack around when you're hunting small big game. I'm a walking hunter and it wasn't doing anything for me a...
by yooper2
Thu Jul 28, 2022 5:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Levergun barrrel relining
Replies: 15
Views: 1202

Re: Levergun barrrel relining

I've been very happy with work done by John Taylor but I haven't had a barrel relined by him.


Eric
by yooper2
Tue Jul 26, 2022 7:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1863 Starr Army 44
Replies: 14
Views: 927

Re: 1863 Starr Army 44

I agree they are similar in profile. The most noticable thing about the R&S grip is how dramatically the base flares out. I have to believe that Bill Ruger had the Starr or R&S in mind when he designed the loading lever on the Old Army.


Eric
by yooper2
Tue Jul 26, 2022 5:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1863 Starr Army 44
Replies: 14
Views: 927

Re: 1863 Starr Army 44

Wow, that's a great find! I've always been interested in the Starr revolvers but have never gotten the chance to shoot one. I have an original Rogers&Spencer that my great uncle bought out of a Bannerman's catalog. He carried it a lot and changed the front sight so it isn't worth much but it mea...
by yooper2
Sun Jul 24, 2022 6:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Model 94 .375 Winchester
Replies: 6
Views: 701

Re: Model 94 .375 Winchester

Sounds like a good time and that RCBS bullet is a good one. I really like the SAECO 265gr gas check and ranch dog's 235gr bullets as well. My big bore looks pretty rough but shoots great and is on permanent truck gun duty. My wife does all of her big game hunting with a Marlin 375 we bought from a m...
by yooper2
Wed Jul 20, 2022 7:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ity Bity Marlin 32 LC
Replies: 28
Views: 2719

Re: Ity Bity Marlin 32 LC

Those small frame .32s are so cool! While not a lever, the Marlin 27s pump gun is similarly scaled and an absolute delight to carry afield.


Eric
by yooper2
Tue Jul 19, 2022 7:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30wcf Bored out to 35-30 ?
Replies: 22
Views: 1380

Re: 30wcf Bored out to 35-30 ?

Ed Harris of the Cast Bullet Association has one and has written a couple of good articles on it. Below is the only one I've found on the web but there were others in the Fouling Shot.

Eric

https://www.hensleygibbs.com/edharris/a ... ster94.htm
by yooper2
Sun Jul 17, 2022 1:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: DOGS - The Unfriendly Kind
Replies: 17
Views: 1612

Re: DOGS - The Unfriendly Kind

Good read. I tend to prefer dogs to people but there is no room in my life for dogs that kill or harass livestock. We had a sheep farm and kept a bunch of chickens for making pickled eggs at the time we began having a problem with packs of feral dogs coming off of the reservation. After an incident ...
by yooper2
Fri Jul 08, 2022 6:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Has the Rossi 92 Safety Been Discontinued ?
Replies: 14
Views: 3836

Re: Has the Rossi 92 Safety Been Discontinued ?

Its a redundant and poorly executed feature, would be glad to see it gone. Had an early stainless 357 R92 that my wife hunted with for several years. No complaints after I went through the action.


Eric
by yooper2
Mon Jun 27, 2022 8:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: J stevens arms 32 long
Replies: 12
Views: 2534

Re: J stevens arms 32 long

A former boss of mine had one of neat little rifles with the dual firing pins. We got it shooting with Long colt brass and a mold from Buffalo Arms. He did a number on the squirrel population with it.


Eric
by yooper2
Fri Jun 24, 2022 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 40-60 wcf Fan
Replies: 16
Views: 1117

Re: 40-60 wcf Fan

Lovely rifle! The 40-60 WCF has always struck me as an example of moderation, enough bullet wieght, bullet diameter and velocity to get the job done.


Eric
by yooper2
Mon Jun 20, 2022 7:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 336 in 44 mag
Replies: 27
Views: 2058

Re: 336 in 44 mag

I had a 44 mag 336 for a while. Mine wouldn't run with anything much over SAAMI OAL and didnt like SWCs at all. Marlin dropped the chambering when they reintroduced the 1894 and I'd go that route if I wanted a Marlin 44 mag. The 336 is more rifle than needed for the chambering, you're just toting ex...
by yooper2
Tue Jun 14, 2022 8:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: for navigators and other curious types
Replies: 4
Views: 494

Re: for navigators and other curious types

Very cool site. My grandad taught me how to do a basic noonsight in middle school and its something I've kept on since. It's a very reassuring skill to have when you're at sea and I really find it fun. I currently have 2 sextants, an old Leupold&Stevens that supposedly came off a PT boat and a m...
by yooper2
Tue May 31, 2022 8:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I thought I'd gotten this out of my system !
Replies: 15
Views: 1168

Re: I thought I'd gotten this out of my system !

My Max experience is limited to a couple of Rugers and a brief fling with a Seville. I'd like to try it in Contender, real nice rig you've found. Great cartridge for smacking steel waaay out there but I've come to prefer bigger bullets moving slower for hunting. Still have one 10 1/2" Ruger sho...
by yooper2
Tue May 31, 2022 8:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shot some buffalo this weekend
Replies: 7
Views: 739

Re: Shot some buffalo this weekend

That sounds like a great time! I'm quite partial to the old military singleshots, particularly Trapdoors, rolling blocks, and the little Martini cadet. If I wasnt on the opposite coast I'd be there. The CBA does a big bore military bench rest postal match but it's just not the same as being on the f...
by yooper2
Sun May 29, 2022 7:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got a house in Maine!
Replies: 28
Views: 1940

Re: Got a house in Maine!

The same situation has been playing out in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. While the college towns of Houghton and Marquette have always been a bit more pricey everything else has been dirt cheap in my neck of the woods since the copper mines shut for the last time after WWII. In 2007 my folks sold...
by yooper2
Sat May 28, 2022 6:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got a house in Maine!
Replies: 28
Views: 1940

Re: Got a house in Maine!

Thanks guys, we feel very lucky both to have gotten a place we like as well as not having to wait any longer. It was very frustrating bidding against people with city money looking for a second home outside whatever miserable overpopulated place they live.



Eric