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by Old Time Hunter
Sun Jan 09, 2022 12:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Most accurate levergun at 200 yards...
Replies: 60
Views: 8631

Re: Most accurate levergun at 200 yards...

Curious about the custom BLR barrel. I'm betting it was on the earlier steel receiver design. The newer, aluminum receiver design, requires a bolt locking lug machined into the steel barrel. Getting the tolerances right for that is a real, serious head ache! You can actually get a really good trigg...
by Old Time Hunter
Sat Jan 08, 2022 7:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Most accurate levergun at 200 yards...
Replies: 60
Views: 8631

Re: Most accurate levergun at 200 yards...

Have a '94 .307 BB that can really stretch the accuracy to 300 yards when using FTX bullets... planned on trying that with a .356 '94 BB, just have not got around to it. But... actually know someone that had a custom barrel made for his BLR, it is now chambered for 6.5 X 55. Do not know if it is the...
by Old Time Hunter
Sat Jan 08, 2022 7:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yay or Nay
Replies: 8
Views: 923

Re: Yay or Nay

Turpentine, Linseed oil and water as hot as double gloved hands can stand it. Scrub with a terry or jute cloth. Let dry. Won’t take off any finish but will take decades of grime off and rejuvenate unprotected wood. How about Murphy's oil soap and hot water, then wipe off with denatured alcohol. All...
by Old Time Hunter
Sat Jan 08, 2022 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yay or Nay
Replies: 8
Views: 923

Re: Yay or Nay

AJMD429 wrote: Sat Jan 08, 2022 5:44 pm ...
What's with these cases in the picture?Screenshot_20220108-174258.png
Misaligned turret press.... thought my grandson had a handle on it but he left some debris in the shell holder.
by Old Time Hunter
Sat Jan 08, 2022 1:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 6 year old Cancer Survivor Takes First Buck....
Replies: 4
Views: 514

Re: 6 year old Cancer Survivor Takes First Buck....

Warms my heart... congrats and keep fighting the good fight.
by Old Time Hunter
Sat Jan 08, 2022 1:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yay or Nay
Replies: 8
Views: 923

Yay or Nay

My son brought over the family heirloom, a '94 chambered in .32 Spec. My Grandfather bought it new. I am guessing sometime pre WWII as it has a serial # 1183XXX. Other than deer hunting once a year, the rifle has not been used. It went from my Grandfather, to my Father, to me, and then I gave it to ...
by Old Time Hunter
Fri Jan 07, 2022 5:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your first (and I hope only) accidental discharge
Replies: 17
Views: 1867

Re: Your first (and I hope only) accidental discharge

Unfortunately, have had a couple. The scariest one was it was such a surprise, because my finger never touched the trigger. It was my old '94 .375 BB. Too be honest, the action on it is looser than a goose. So loose that over the years I have accumulated enough components, except for the actual rece...
by Old Time Hunter
Sat Oct 24, 2020 12:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Short Magazine on 94 Black Shadow
Replies: 7
Views: 1802

Re: Short Magazine on 94 Black Shadow

Thanks Griff, will try and "jimmie" it out.
by Old Time Hunter
Fri Oct 23, 2020 1:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Short Magazine on 94 Black Shadow
Replies: 7
Views: 1802

Re: Short Magazine on 94 Black Shadow

Not sure of the actual version the Black Shadow or Timber carbine, but... if it follows the general rule, then take the rear barrel band off, remove the mag tube cap and let the spring out... the follower should slide right out. My 2008 parts book doesn't give a separate listing for the mag cap on ...
by Old Time Hunter
Fri Oct 16, 2020 4:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Short Magazine on 94 Black Shadow
Replies: 7
Views: 1802

Re: Short Magazine on 94 Black Shadow

Have to bump this....still struggling to figure out how to take the tube magazine off of a short mag Black Shadow without scratching the heck out of it.
by Old Time Hunter
Sun Oct 11, 2020 5:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Short Magazine on 94 Black Shadow
Replies: 7
Views: 1802

Re: Short Magazine on 94 Black Shadow

Guess nobody knows how to take these apart without bending the magazine?
by Old Time Hunter
Sat Oct 10, 2020 2:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Short Magazine on 94 Black Shadow
Replies: 7
Views: 1802

Short Magazine on 94 Black Shadow

Ok...common jam on the Winchester 94. The dreaded under carrier jam. Usually not as frustrating as it used to be. Easiest way to unjam....take the plug out of the magazine, take the spring out and the plunger. Usually can use a bit of gravity and a small diameter wood dowel to guide the offending ca...
by Old Time Hunter
Sat Feb 24, 2018 1:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally did it...a black gun
Replies: 21
Views: 3159

Re: Finally did it...a black gun

I never had any desire for one either... but the "world's best gun salesman" convinced me I needed at least one. :P :lol: Yep...he is supposedly gone, but still has too many affiliates in the wrong places pushing an agenda, so figured it was now or never. Hade to tote one of these platfor...
by Old Time Hunter
Fri Feb 23, 2018 2:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally did it...a black gun
Replies: 21
Views: 3159

Finally did it...a black gun

And not a Black Shadow either...

They were delivered yesterday...a couple of S&W M&P 15 Sport II's, even though I do have an AK in my barn....never had much of a thought to have something that reminded me of a time long ago. Well now I do.

Might even try 'em out next week 'yote hunting.
by Old Time Hunter
Fri Jan 19, 2018 1:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lots of Cold Weather
Replies: 11
Views: 2955

Re: Lots of Cold Weather

Heat wave +4 and supposed to get up to 27 and 40 by Friday :shock: Ya watch the cold close buddy and get feeling better soon. Guess you will be trying to get a tan lounging in your bikini tomorrow...40'F pretty darn toasty! Heck no, topless and a thong, now embed that in your mind :lol: Argh....
by Old Time Hunter
Thu Jan 18, 2018 4:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Winchester 94 450 marlin
Replies: 16
Views: 3571

Re: New Winchester 94 450 marlin

Been looking at the new 94 short rifle since they came out, a lot of power in the good ol 94 configuration. I’m a bear hound hunter and like the idea of this rifle but not crazy about the tang safety or rebounding hammer. Also like the idea of an older model 94 in 38-55 or big bore in 375. Trees be...
by Old Time Hunter
Thu Jan 18, 2018 4:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .375 BB, AE Winchester V. 73ish Marlin .444
Replies: 30
Views: 6610

Re: .375 BB, AE Winchester V. 73ish Marlin .444

If you have both and can only keep one, which would you do? Yeah, I know...keep both, but I'm thinning the herd and trying to make a list. :oops: I will say that my inclination is to keep the 375. Well here is my nickel worth of thought...if you can only keep one....I would keep the .375 BB. Just b...
by Old Time Hunter
Thu Jan 18, 2018 4:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lots of Cold Weather
Replies: 11
Views: 2955

Re: Lots of Cold Weather

Pitchy wrote: Wed Jan 17, 2018 8:20 am Heat wave +4 and supposed to get up to 27 and 40 by Friday :shock:
Ya watch the cold close buddy and get feeling better soon.
Guess you will be trying to get a tan lounging in your bikini tomorrow...40'F pretty darn toasty!
by Old Time Hunter
Mon Apr 24, 2017 5:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lee hand press
Replies: 12
Views: 3085

Re: Lee hand press

Well I loaded up 80 rounds of 300 Blackout with the Lee hand press. Was only a little slower than my using my RCBS Rochucker. They are up to $36 by themselves or $52 in a kit! Wish I had bought a few when they were $27 for a kit a few years ago! Todd Richard donated a couple of them to our hunting ...
by Old Time Hunter
Sun Apr 23, 2017 3:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who in the heck ordered this
Replies: 27
Views: 4203

Re: Who in the heck ordered this

Global warming...
by Old Time Hunter
Sun Apr 23, 2017 3:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Argh! Browning 1886 Firing Pin
Replies: 29
Views: 7049

Re: Argh! Browning 1886 Firing Pin SUCCESS!

Success! The red arrow is the last round I attempted to fire prior, after two trips to two different gun smiths plus a shipment to Browning themselves. Cost was in the hundreds for NO RESULTS. The green arrows after my attempt at first disassembly, then personal diagnosis, and the monumental job of...
by Old Time Hunter
Fri Apr 14, 2017 12:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Firearm Did You Sell That You Want Back?
Replies: 67
Views: 12077

Re: What Firearm Did You Sell That You Want Back?

Have dispensed with so few it makes this question pretty difficult...but should never have sold my morphadite Springfield Trapdoor that I had salvaged from a trash barrel in rusty parts and transformed into a quasi carbine (it already was a carbine...but had to take the barrel down to 19 1/2 inches ...
by Old Time Hunter
Fri Apr 14, 2017 11:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Argh! Browning 1886 Firing Pin
Replies: 29
Views: 7049

Re: Argh! Browning 1886 Firing Pin

Ok...think it is time to put it back together. Took off a bunch of burrs (surprised that there were as many and will comment later on that), used polishing cloth on all the parts. Did the best I could with a wood dowel and polishing cloth to smooth the firing pin bore in the bolt. The results...asse...
by Old Time Hunter
Thu Apr 13, 2017 1:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Argh! Browning 1886 Firing Pin
Replies: 29
Views: 7049

Re: Argh! Browning 1886 Firing Pin

You may be onto it. Did you disassemble the safety parts and see if the firing pin slides forward in the bolt without hanging up at the forward end? If it hangs up without the safety parts, there may be a burr or crud. If it doesn't hang up with no safety parts, or your modification doesn't help, p...
by Old Time Hunter
Thu Apr 13, 2017 11:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Argh! Browning 1886 Firing Pin
Replies: 29
Views: 7049

Re: Argh! Browning 1886 Firing Pin

Believe this is contributing to my issue, might not be all of it, but... The Safety Stop on my assembly was not square, but was chamfered with the high side facing the bolt face: http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g48/OTH_2006/Firing%20Pin%20Safety%20lock_2.jpg The inertia slide pin is supposed to ha...
by Old Time Hunter
Thu Apr 13, 2017 9:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Argh! Browning 1886 Firing Pin
Replies: 29
Views: 7049

Re: Argh! Browning 1886 Firing Pin

Thanks Malamute... After cleaning and using a polishing cloth on the pin, I re-installed it. The pin moves freely...until the front firing pin shoulder (.312") begins to go inside the cavity on the front of the bolt. Then I have to force to be able to get the actual pin through the head of the ...
by Old Time Hunter
Thu Apr 13, 2017 8:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Argh! Browning 1886 Firing Pin
Replies: 29
Views: 7049

Re: Argh! Browning 1886 Firing Pin

Anyone have suggestions as to what to do to make the striker hit harder? I am thinking that weakening the front return spring (P070114) on schematic above by cutting a coil or two off and then stretching it back to original length, would that work? It feels as though the P070114 is stiffer than the ...
by Old Time Hunter
Wed Apr 12, 2017 1:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Argh! Browning 1886 Firing Pin
Replies: 29
Views: 7049

Re: Argh! Browning 1886 Firing Pin

Ok...called Browning, they said to turn the pin 180 degrees and pull it out. Actually you need to depress the pin as far as possible and turn it 90 degrees...then it came right out. http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g48/OTH_2006/1886%20Browning%20Firing%20Pin.jpg Now to figure out how to remedy the ...
by Old Time Hunter
Tue Apr 11, 2017 2:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Argh! Browning 1886 Firing Pin
Replies: 29
Views: 7049

Re: Argh! Browning 1886 Firing Pin

Ok experts...got the gun apart and will have to live with the witness marks the disassembly caused (nothing due to my surgically steady hands, I am sure...NOT). But...how do you extract the firing pin from the bolt? Have the extractor off...so all I can tell is that is left is the bolt and pin. When...
by Old Time Hunter
Tue Apr 11, 2017 8:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Argh! Browning 1886 Firing Pin
Replies: 29
Views: 7049

Re: Argh! Browning 1886 Firing Pin

Well...already messed up the screw on the loading gate...broke two screw driver tips, and had to use a smaller one. Of course it slipped...still is not loose either, have to figure out how to loosen without any catastrophic damage. Any ideas? Will have to purchase a new screw for the gate, might as ...
by Old Time Hunter
Mon Apr 10, 2017 10:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Argh! Browning 1886 Firing Pin
Replies: 29
Views: 7049

Re: Argh! Browning 1886 Firing Pin

Darn...wanted to stay away from complete disassembly. No matter how hard I try, I end up with witness marks somewhere.

Hard to figure out how the firing pin would have a bow in it...the thing only fired once at the factory when it was made back in '86....1986.
by Old Time Hunter
Mon Apr 10, 2017 6:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The School Janitor Is... "A Medal of Honor Recipient"
Replies: 8
Views: 1870

Re: The School Janitor Is... "A Medal of Honor Recipient"

Sure is a welcome kick in the gut, to bring one back to reality of just how special that silent generation was...
by Old Time Hunter
Mon Apr 10, 2017 6:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Argh! Browning 1886 Firing Pin
Replies: 29
Views: 7049

Re: Argh! Browning 1886 Firing Pin

Here is the position of the firing pin when the hammer (or flat substitute) has fully depressed the rebound button AND the REAR OF THE FIRING PIN against the back of the bolt:
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by Old Time Hunter
Mon Apr 10, 2017 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Argh! Browning 1886 Firing Pin
Replies: 29
Views: 7049

Argh! Browning 1886 Firing Pin

Sorry about starting this one again...but took the Browning out again this past weekend, still does not even get close to touching the primer when firing. Question is...do I have to completely disassemble and take the bolt out of the receiver to take the firing pin out? Or can I just drift this pin ...
by Old Time Hunter
Sat Apr 01, 2017 10:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stick Powder? Lee Dippers Win!
Replies: 24
Views: 3761

Re: Stick Powder? Lee Dippers Win!

Just loaded 30 8 X 56 with H4198 using the auto disc on my Lee Turret, tried to maintain 25. 5 grains...weighed each and every one. Lowest was 25.2 and the highest 25.6... Then loaded 10 of the same using a little plastic Lee dipper scrapping overfill with the edge of a small wood ruler...weighed ea...
by Old Time Hunter
Wed Jan 25, 2017 2:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barry's Last Jab At "Rednecks"
Replies: 12
Views: 2509

Re: Barry's Last Jab At "Rednecks"

It won't be US lead as they forced the shut down of the last lead smelter in the US last year. Plenty of available lead floating around...heck, heard in Michigan you can take it right out of the water! Imagine that... Heck, bet I have close to 10k#'s of wheel weights, discarded X-Ray machine liners...
by Old Time Hunter
Wed Jan 18, 2017 5:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 444
Replies: 11
Views: 2165

Re: 444

I have a Winchester 94 AE in 444, have not hunted with it yet, I added a scope and would like to go bear hunting with it. I don't know what the realistic distance would be, do any of you have experience with the 444 in terms of distance ? I have a couple, used to have five of them. Had 2-Black Shad...
by Old Time Hunter
Wed Nov 30, 2016 1:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Hacksaw Ridge" Movie
Replies: 15
Views: 2961

Re: "Hacksaw Ridge" Movie

What that young man was put through before the bullets started to fly is amazing enough
Believe they over emphasized this in the movie, guess they were trying to make a point.

Only read reviews, but still would like to see it.
by Old Time Hunter
Wed Nov 30, 2016 1:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remembering Mike D.
Replies: 13
Views: 2180

Re: Remembering Mike D.

gamekeeper wrote:Mike would have been seventy years old today, he was taken far too early.
+2
by Old Time Hunter
Thu Oct 06, 2016 4:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's see your coolest old gun
Replies: 61
Views: 6980

Re: Let's see your coolest old gun

This one is pretty old: http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g48/OTH_2006/73Win22and93Marlin32Spec007.jpg But this one is older; http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g48/OTH_2006/73Trapdoor3.jpg Note that is a "high" arch trapdoor...serial number is 4 digits...and one of the originals that still...
by Old Time Hunter
Thu Oct 06, 2016 4:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CDL License
Replies: 12
Views: 1851

Re: CDL License

Well...congratulations!
by Old Time Hunter
Fri Jul 29, 2016 10:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Small Prayers Needed...
Replies: 24
Views: 1976

Re: Small Prayers Needed...

On the way... My Pa got a nasty case on his upper thigh, it was the beginning of the end for him and debilitated him for much of his remaining time. Supposedly there is some kind of vaccine you can take, but most insurance will not approve. Then again with a $15k family out of pocket, guess that is ...
by Old Time Hunter
Fri Apr 08, 2016 6:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When Should One Think of Rotating Inventory
Replies: 15
Views: 3277

Re: When Should One Think of Rotating Inventory

Griff wrote:On the other hand, are you sure those aren't your son's guns? Dad? :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :lol:
This is my son's gun that was still in the closet:

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by Old Time Hunter
Fri Apr 08, 2016 10:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When Should One Think of Rotating Inventory
Replies: 15
Views: 3277

Re: When Should One Think of Rotating Inventory

I've been around here a long time. Because I remember when you picked of the model 71 and trying to talk you out of that 356 BB. Geez...had to knock the cobwebs out of my head...yep do remember that. Been foundling the .356 for the last couple of days...just might take her out for a spin. This is t...
by Old Time Hunter
Wed Apr 06, 2016 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When Should One Think of Rotating Inventory
Replies: 15
Views: 3277

Re: When Should One Think of Rotating Inventory

Look at good guns as money in the bank. They are better than money in the bank because no one knows you have them, they accumulate interest and value more than money, you can play/shoot/show off with them and one day when you need some bucks just put a price tag that is 10% lower than the same gun ...
by Old Time Hunter
Wed Apr 06, 2016 12:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When Should One Think of Rotating Inventory
Replies: 15
Views: 3277

When Should One Think of Rotating Inventory

Know that this has been brought up quite often, but could not find a string. At about what point do think it would be wise to let items go? The other day I was rummaging around in my office closet and stubbed my toe on a box. Quite apparent that it was not an empty box. It turned out to have a brand...
by Old Time Hunter
Fri Mar 04, 2016 6:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Most beautiful actress of the 1960s?
Replies: 55
Views: 9447

Re: Most beautiful actress of the 1960s?

Terry Murbach wrote:Linda Lovelace...
How the heck would you know Terry? I never could see beyond the top of her head!

Raquel Welch...always my favorite, from any view.
by Old Time Hunter
Mon Jan 18, 2016 3:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 94 receiver sight questions for the experts
Replies: 13
Views: 2374

Re: Winchester 94 receiver sight questions for the experts

Fellas, I finally found a good condition Winnie 94 Trapper (.30-30). It is a pre safety top eject model, with a post front sight as opposed to a bead. I am very interested in installing a receiver sight on this carbine, but I have a few questions. First, is it true that I will not be able to zero a...
by Old Time Hunter
Thu Jan 07, 2016 2:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Grandparents
Replies: 23
Views: 5018

Re: Grandparents

Geez...I am 62 and still have teenagers in the house...if I had to raise my older kids, kids...heck, I would never be able to retire.

My question is this...what does it feel like to be an empty nester?????