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- Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Air rifle?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 802
Re: Air rifle?
Back maybe 5 yrs. ago I wanted an upgrade to my trusty old Benjamin pump pellet rifle, and decided to start looking. I found a Gamo Whisper .177 complete with 4x scope for sale online at $115 shipped to my door. It was rated at around 1400 fps? if I recall correctly, and is a break open action, with...
- Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I was feeding the dogs when I heard the sound of radial engines
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1039
Re: I was feeding the dogs when I heard the sound of radial engines
Must be some air shows going on somewhere around our town too. I was outside washing the car a week ago when I heard the distinct sound of an old prop plane. I looked up and saw three P51 Mustangs flying over in formation! Something about hearing and seeing those makes me just stop and watch them fo...
- Wed Sep 20, 2023 10:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ok, this is cool
- Replies: 5
- Views: 545
Re: Ok, this is cool
Marlin sold one of those back in the 1800's when they offered their first .22 rimfire model 1891 side loading lever action rifle! The tiny little 1891 and .22RF cartridges was a bit difficult for owners to load into the side gate, so they offered a tube loader to make the rifle easier to load.
- Sat Sep 16, 2023 9:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: California legislature passes 11% tax on guns, ammunition
- Replies: 10
- Views: 730
Re: California legislature passes 11% tax on guns, ammunition
How any gun owner chooses to continue to live in California is beyond me? I'd be exiting that place as fast as I could sell, and pack my guns!
- Tue Sep 12, 2023 11:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Stevens Favorite 25 STEVENS
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1684
Re: Stevens Favorite 25 STEVENS
Yeah the size makes them a short but may be an option. I had planned to turn a few brass cases with counterbore for 22 wrf case and powder and lyman 65 grain . Also contacted CCI again as there was a report they planned to do a run .If enough people ask them they might do it. If they are a short ca...
- Tue Sep 12, 2023 11:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bullard Leveraction
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1082
Re: Bullard Leveraction
Bullard rifles are scarce because they were way overpriced at the time they were built! They are wonderful rifles, with extremely good engineering, fit, and finish. But the cost to build them was very high, and that's why they sold so few, and went bankrupt. The owner of Bullard never really had a g...
- Mon Sep 11, 2023 8:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Stevens Favorite 25 STEVENS
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1684
Re: Stevens Favorite 25 STEVENS
You can actually reload those spent case with one of the .22 reloading kits . Lyman makes the correct 65 grain mold. I plan to try both they say the .25 rimfire is the king of rimfires. Fiocchi makes 25 rimfire animal slaughter cartridges in bulk but can't find anywhere to get them. Did a quick sea...
- Sun Sep 10, 2023 8:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Stevens Favorite 25 STEVENS
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1684
Re: Stevens Favorite 25 STEVENS
I have a Ballard #3 Gallery rifle that was initially .22 Long, but back when the .25 Stevens RF was the hot new cartridge someone sent this nice little #3 to Stevens, and had it rebored, rifled, and chambered in the new .25RF! Then Stevens fitted it with a Stevens full length #368 scope, and under t...
- Tue Sep 05, 2023 10:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 44 special with round balls
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1177
Re: 44 special with round balls
I made up round ball loads for several Ballard rifles in .44 Long, .38 Long, and .32 Long using dead soft ML balls I bought. Honestly never found any loads that produced very good accuracy, so I stopped messing with them. But it was a fun way to shoot those old rifles before I bought proper heeled b...
- Tue Sep 05, 2023 10:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ammunition supplies.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 580
Re: Ammunition supplies.
Not sure about buying any ammo, unless you don't reload? But it's always been a good idea to stock up on loading supplies, and long before it was a case of demand exceeding supplies! As for pellets, I have found numerous airgun suppliers who sell average to high quality pellets in bulk packs of 500-...
- Mon Sep 04, 2023 10:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ammo vs components
- Replies: 8
- Views: 460
Re: ammo vs components
Since I first began reloading 50 years ago, I've always stocked up on powder and primers more than anything else. I'd never waste money on loaded ammo unless I had no brass, and wanted loaded ammo to shoot and get the brass. It just doesn't make sense to me to spend the kind of money loaded ammo cos...
- Mon Sep 04, 2023 10:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ian’s kaboom - / - was a tubular magazine detonation…
- Replies: 14
- Views: 761
Re: Ian’s kaboom - / - was a tubular magazine detonation…
Operator error. He didn't read the instructions, or ignored them. That follower has a lot of spring tension with just a half filled mag tube. Had he filled it up, or lowered the follower properly this wont ever happen.
- Fri Sep 01, 2023 9:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin 39A extraction problems
- Replies: 4
- Views: 359
Re: Marlin 39A extraction problems
Since it's doing it with more than just the SK ammo, I'd assume it's not ammo related. Likely the extractor is the issue, but not because it's bad. I'd remove the breech bolt and totally disassemble it to give it a thorough cleaning. Sometimes the .22 ammo is pretty dirty, and the recesses around th...
- Fri Sep 01, 2023 9:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: SAA barrel lengths, practical differences
- Replies: 13
- Views: 681
Re: SAA barrel lengths, practical differences
The average SAA pistol has pretty basic sights anyway, so I've never found much difference in various barrel lengths and accuracy. But handling is a larger concern for me, and I just find the shorter 5.5" and 4.75" barrels to be much more to my liking. I've only owned one Colt SAA with the...
- Wed Aug 30, 2023 10:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Building a garden shed
- Replies: 20
- Views: 925
Re: Building a garden shed
I did this 34 years ago when we bought our house, just so all the lawn stuff was in one place. I looked at materials cost, and settled on a pre fab metal garden shed instead. Wish I'd bought two back then as they were under $300 for a 10'x10' shed. It's held up remarkably well for all the years, and...
- Wed Aug 30, 2023 10:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OAC two day collector gun show
- Replies: 21
- Views: 972
Re: OAC two day collector gun show
Thanks Gunny!
Just have to convince my traveling partners to leave a day earlier, so we can go to Boulder, Co. But I think that wont take too much doing.
- Mon Aug 28, 2023 10:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OAC two day collector gun show
- Replies: 21
- Views: 972
Re: OAC two day collector gun show
Yes! I love spending time with true experts, who have been doing this long before there were any books! Hard to ever get the same knowledge these gentlemen have without hands on with hundreds of specimens!
- Mon Aug 28, 2023 1:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OAC two day collector gun show
- Replies: 21
- Views: 972
Re: OAC two day collector gun show
Oh my! That’s fantastic. Did they enjoy the story of your rifle? They seemed to know more about my Sharps than I knew! A lot of what I got in the Sharps letter didn't cover the later changes by George Freund, and there's always been some questions as to which action it was built on since in 1880 Sh...
- Mon Aug 28, 2023 9:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OAC two day collector gun show
- Replies: 21
- Views: 972
Re: OAC two day collector gun show
Yesterday was really slow, and sitting at my table waiting for anything to happen when a guy approached my display and was cranking his neck trying to look at my Freund Sharps. I got up and asked if he wanted me to take it down so he could see it better, and he said he'd like that. So I cut the tie,...
- Sun Aug 27, 2023 8:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1971 Lawrence Leather Goods catalog No.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 405
Re: 1971 Lawrence Leather Goods catalog No.
Lawrence Leather was the go to place here back in the day. Being right here in town, almost everyone bought their gun leather from Lawrence, and the quality was excellent. Lawrence also hired those with disabilities, well ahead of any government programs to help handicapped get jobs. I always liked ...
- Sun Aug 27, 2023 8:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OAC two day collector gun show
- Replies: 21
- Views: 972
Re: OAC two day collector gun show
Thanks guys! It's been a fun first day, and hope tomorrow goes as well! I picked up a great deal on a Kahr 9mm E9 pistol. Didn't need it, but seller wanted $100 and it looked near perfect! So another small 9mm to maybe carry once I see how it shoots. This is an early one before they went to polymer ...
- Sat Aug 26, 2023 10:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OAC two day collector gun show
- Replies: 21
- Views: 972
Re: OAC two day collector gun show
Wow. Just. Wow. That 1881 sure is a looker. Love that stock. Seems I remember seeing that a few years ago. You got me interested in Flues during Covid. The 1881 Marlin/Flues rifle is a mild custom that Flues stocked, and converted to scheutzen with the Ballard Farrow buttplate. Screw heads are all ...
- Sat Aug 26, 2023 10:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OAC two day collector gun show
- Replies: 21
- Views: 972
Re: OAC two day collector gun show
Agreed, love the 1881. How strong an action are they? Can they do smokeless trapdoor loads? The 1881 isn't as strong as the Win. 1886, but plenty good for loads under 30,000 psi. I load nothing but low pressure smokeless in the three I have. The flues 1881 is in .40-60M, which is what Win. copied w...
- Sat Aug 26, 2023 9:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OAC two day collector gun show
- Replies: 21
- Views: 972
OAC two day collector gun show
OAC setup yesterday, (Oregon Arms collectors) so took some pictures before the crowds get in today, and tough to get pictures taken. My display this year is "Custom gun makers of the late 1800's". https://i.imgur.com/DXVf11Bl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/oFGV7Iml.jpg Top to bottom. 1-Gove Rolli...
- Sun Aug 20, 2023 8:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Combos?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 912
Re: Combos?
Going to start searching for a handgun combo to go with my Sharps in .50-3.25" soon.
- Thu Aug 17, 2023 10:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Combos?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 912
Combos?
It seems like suddenly about half the posts here are about gun combos! Not sure why the sudden interest and flood of combos popped up, but I've always found these combos to be a compromise for either the rifle or the pistol used. A load that works the best in one, rarely works well in the other; so ...
- Thu Aug 17, 2023 10:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: editing bloopers
- Replies: 6
- Views: 362
Re: editing bloopers
These editing errors and the mistakes made by the writers are just signs of what has happened in the gun magazines in recent years. Less and less experienced shooters and true gun nuts writing articles. In the old days a gun writer might embellish things, and make many people say, "No way that ...
- Mon Aug 14, 2023 9:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old cars and trucks in case of an EMP
- Replies: 39
- Views: 1806
Re: Old cars and trucks in case of an EMP
Maybe I should just buy a couple school desks for my wife and me? Back when we were kids the drill in school was to climb under your desk to survive a nuke. If we have a couple school desks we should be more than ready!
- Mon Aug 14, 2023 9:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hi-Lux Scopes
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1031
Re: Hi-Lux Scopes
Anytime I see good quality old 3/4" scope rings for target scopes for sale I grab them if the price is right. I picked up two pairs of them at our June OAC gun show for under $75 a pair, and seller tossed in a bunch of target style scope bases too. One pair is old Fecker, and the other is Lyman...
- Sun Aug 13, 2023 12:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old cars and trucks in case of an EMP
- Replies: 39
- Views: 1806
Re: Old cars and trucks in case of an EMP
I have old cars and trucks, but not because I fear an EMP. Just because I love old stuff, and find it enjoyable to own and build. I have a 1939 Chev coupe, 1937 British Austin sedan, and my 1969 Chevy Suburban. Not sure if they'll work after an EMP, but not losing any sleep worrying about it either.
- Sat Aug 12, 2023 9:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Girding my loins
- Replies: 16
- Views: 969
Re: Girding my loins
In my opinion the Swedes made some of the finest Rolling Blocks ever built. They took what Remington sold them, and took the work to a little higher level. They certainly loved their Rolling Blocks.
- Sat Aug 12, 2023 9:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "This Ammo Won't Fire..."
- Replies: 10
- Views: 500
Re: "This Ammo Won't Fire..."
Work a hunter sight in at your local gun club, and you'll be amazed at what you see from some "hunters" planning to head out each fall! I've seen numerous cases of guns and ammo not being the same. Also seen guns that were such bad shape that we wouldn't even let the shooter fire them, and...
- Tue Aug 08, 2023 2:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Source of Parts for "Okanogan Shooting Sticks" made by Wind
- Replies: 9
- Views: 955
Re: Source of Parts for "Okanogan Shooting Sticks" made by Wind
I have the measurements for the shooting sticks again, and can send them via PM to anyone who wants to send me a message. Or email me at:
marlinguy@juno.com
Vall
marlinguy@juno.com
Vall
- Mon Aug 07, 2023 8:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: When plastics (or rubber?) go BAD......?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 776
Re: When plastics (or rubber?) go BAD......?
I had this happen to my Vivitar binoculars and it irritates the heck out of me. Can't hardly use them unless I put gloves on as the sticky feel transfers to my hands when holding them.
- Mon Aug 07, 2023 8:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 35 Remington...!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 884
Re: 35 Remington...!
The .35 Remington is a wonderful cartridge, and has had a very loyal following among people who know the cartridge well, and like older Marlin and Remington rifles. I'd never call it a "do anything" cartridge though, as it's a great deer rifle, but not a varmint or elk gun. Not that both c...
- Fri Aug 04, 2023 11:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Source of Parts for "Okanogan Shooting Sticks" made by Wind
- Replies: 9
- Views: 955
Re: Source of Parts for "Okanogan Shooting Sticks" made by Wind
Thanks, Vall. I recall you shared dimensions not too long after Wind passed, and of course they are on an old computer hard drive somewhere ... :( Yes, at one time I had them in my computer also so I could easily have them to share. But I can't find them now, so I'll have to measure mine up again.
- Thu Aug 03, 2023 10:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 360 Buckhammer
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1444
Re: 360 Buckhammer
In my opinion both of these cartridges are an answer to a problem that was easily already solved by current cartridges, or hunting regs changes. A number of states have revised the stupid restrictions, allowing more cartridge choices that are met by existing cartridges. And those others that still h...
- Thu Aug 03, 2023 10:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Source of Parts for "Okanogan Shooting Sticks" made by Wind
- Replies: 9
- Views: 955
Re: Source of Parts for "Okanogan Shooting Sticks" made by Wind
I hesitated to give anyone dimensions when my friend was still with us, but I have no problem doing so now. They really aren't straight sizes though as the 3 legs of his sticks were cut wider at the base, and tapered up to the pivot point. Most hardware was purchased, but pivot screw he made from br...
- Thu Aug 03, 2023 10:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hi-Lux Scopes
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1031
Re: Hi-Lux Scopes
The mounts have always been an issue, but I heard they improved them now, and are stronger. Haven't any new ones, but have a pair of their older mounts and the rear does look suspect for any rifle with some recoil. And I'd guess as you elevate it further the recoil will have more affect on those mou...
- Thu Aug 03, 2023 9:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: VA Letter
- Replies: 8
- Views: 531
Re: VA Letter
I guess since I've never used my GI benefits or gone to a VA hospital, I'm not on the mailing list? At least I've never gotten a letter from them since I discharged in the early 70's. My oldest daughter is a case worker for the VA, and she keeps telling me I should take part and benefit from things ...
- Thu Aug 03, 2023 9:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lockback Pocket Knife
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1201
Re: Lockback Pocket Knife
I've carried a Cutco folding lockback pocket knife for years. I've never heard of this company! Sheesh. Thanks for the reference... The reason most people have never heard of Cutco is because they only sold factory direct forever. Then about the time covid hit they decided to sell their products th...
- Thu Aug 03, 2023 9:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayers For Our Friend Gunny Reed
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1073
Re: Prayers For Our Friend Gunny Reed
Wow! I hate to see this, and especially to someone we know here! Prayers up!
- Thu Aug 03, 2023 9:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Thoughts on pocket knives.
- Replies: 60
- Views: 1934
Re: Thoughts on pocket knives.
Re: Thoughts on pocket knives: Never leave the house (actually bedroom) without one. You never have to hunt for a knife if it's with you all the time. If a knife is needed, even a poor excuse for one is better than not having one. Good advice. If my britches are on, there’s a pocket knife in them. ...
- Wed Aug 02, 2023 11:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bone knife
- Replies: 37
- Views: 2112
Re: Bone knife
Love that bone knife Pitchy! Very cool!
- Wed Aug 02, 2023 11:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Thoughts on pocket knives.
- Replies: 60
- Views: 1934
Re: Thoughts on pocket knives.
My dad always carried an Old Timer pocket knife that was only about 3" long and had two blades. Very small, and easy to have in your pocket. He bought us each one when we were maybe 8 years old, and I still have mine, but it's put away for safety's sake so I wont ever lose it. I still have his ...
- Wed Aug 02, 2023 11:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cheap and Efficient Brass/Ammo Kegs
- Replies: 8
- Views: 372
Re: Cheap and Efficient Brass/Ammo Kegs
I've used old pepperoni plastic jugs for years to store smaller quantities of brass under my loading bench. But for larger amounts I buy generic bins similar to Tupperware I get from my local discount store. They are clear with a white lid, and rectangle shaped. About 8"-9" wide by 14"...
- Wed Aug 02, 2023 11:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lockback Pocket Knife
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1201
Re: Lockback Pocket Knife
I've carried a Cutco folding lockback pocket knife for years. They are lifetime guaranteed, regardless of who originally bought them, and lifetime free sharpening if you don't mind sending them in and being without it for awhile. I was recently was recently visiting my younger brother in Oklaahoma a...
- Thu Jul 27, 2023 11:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Remington Rolling Block
- Replies: 7
- Views: 515
Re: Remington Rolling Block
The .40-50 is a great cartridge, and puts that Rolling Block into the "Short-Range" category. Beautiful rifle!
- Thu Jul 20, 2023 3:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 1876 Action Strength
- Replies: 15
- Views: 639
Re: Winchester 1876 Action Strength
Anyone whose ever owned an 1876, and loved them knows they're plenty strong for the cartridges Winchester chambered them in. Of course the testing proves they were much stronger than those who call them weak ever knew.
- Thu Jul 20, 2023 3:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Remington Rolling Block Short Range Target
- Replies: 6
- Views: 394
Re: Remington Rolling Block Short Range Target
Beyond tempted! Better go get it!