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Whit Spurzon

The other night I'm talking to Wind on the phone and he says he's going to shoot the dinger with using a mirror to sight the target. I'm thinking 25 maybe 50 yards. Nope, Wind is thinking the 400 YARD Dinger !!! http://www.myhostedpics.com/images/Pathfinder/mirrorshot.jpg Sighting with a mirror make...

Whit Spurzon

Sixgun: Those are some nice lookin' boolits. I'm going to look into that mold. Thanks! Don: Right you are. My perception was based on the number of dirt splashes we had right behind the dinger. I couldn't believe that could be a miss unless it was coming in like a mortar. In reality it's less than ...

Whit Spurzon

J Miller wrote:madman,

I emailed them asking that question. My wife said I'm around a 29" inseam but she had to run off to work before we could hunt up a round ended book.

Joe

I"m a 30" and can comfortably fit a 16-18" MTB frame. Ride a 52-54cm road/Track frame.

Whit Spurzon

"Back in the day" I raced weekly at Marymoor with trips to Portland (Alpenrose - way better track IMO) and Vancouver BC (Burnaby 200 meter track! WAY FUN! and Victoria is awesome too!). THE most fun you can have that close to PUKING! Streetstar, agreed, the Killermeter, er kilometer is a n...

Whit Spurzon

Whit mentioned that the mid 90s Trek bikes were still made in the USA. When did they farm them out? What's the difference besides point of manufacture? Joe TREK has always had some foreign made bikes in their line-up. The USA made higher end steel bikes were phased out sometime in the late nineties...

Whit Spurzon

As was mentioned before FIT is key. I"ll also second the Mountain Bike recommendation. Craig's list is a good place to find bargains. I"ve equipped my bike riding family with 90's vintage (still American made) TREK 930 level and better bikes for under $200 each. I like the mid-90's models ...

Whit Spurzon

A visit to Wind's place usually means hiking out to a yardage stake (well) beyond the previous. http://www.myhostedpics.com/images/Pathfinder/windscb1000yarddinger.jpg This visit followed that same script. That morning we shot the local Cowboy Silhouette match. We were joined by forum member Grizz f...

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Silhouette shooting video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=da3TBtCY3G4 Plinking in the woods http://www.myhostedpics.com/images/Pathfinder/39mountieplinking.jpg Forum Member Wind taking on the 800 yard Dinger http://www.myhostedpics.com/images/Pathfinder/wind800yarddinger.jpg Dave with his 32 special...

Whit Spurzon

Be still my heart. I'd have a hard time walking away from that one too. Use at your own risk, of course I'd be happy to do all the risking for you :wink: http://www.myhostedpics.com/images/Pathfinder/inds012.jpg http://www.myhostedpics.com/images/Pathfinder/inds013.jpg http://www.myhostedpics.com/im...

Whit Spurzon

Here is the raw video of me taking my first run at the 800 yard dinger.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxhbI4gfa9E

For reference, this shows where we're shooting

Whit Spurzon

Thanks for the feedback guys!

jchiggins - my heart be still. BEAUTIFUL rifles. Great insights on the loadings too! Thanks!

It really was a fun day.

Whit Spurzon

Just back from another shooting fiesta over at Wind's . Wind is incrementally ratcheting up my reality with every visit. Earlier today it was out to 800 yards. I'm still wrapping my mind around 600... :o Anyway, 800 yards involves some hiking, Wind had everything prepared upon my arrival and we marc...

Whit Spurzon

Here's some videos of the 400 yard session. Here I'm testing loads from Shenandoah and Drew (Thanks Guys! Both worked just fine!) Shenandoah's IMR 4198 load with the Ranch Dog 379-235 bullet has plenty of Legs to reach out 400 yards within the adjustment of my rear sight ramp. In fact I think 400 ya...

Whit Spurzon

Video Added from our 400 yard session in my post further down the page. I'll add more from the 600 yard session later next week. Between obligations I managed to get back over to Wind's place a few times this week with my 38-55. The result of this is all available ammo is shot pretty much as soon a...

Whit Spurzon

Marlin 336 Texan, 1960 vintage, Hornady 170 gr JFP, 33 grains of Varget, front rested.

Whit Spurzon

I wish I could enjoy cheap beer but I don't. Won't drink bud/coors/miller light even if it was free. I prefer my barely pop to have some color My preference is for amber and darker ales like Boundary Bay Cabin Fever, Moose Drool, Pikes Kilt lifter and such. Alaskan Amber is the cheapest beer I enjoy...

Whit Spurzon

Wind, would you check that magic fence post and see if my 336 CB showed up yet? :wink: Cast and sized up another 100 or so of the lee 38-55 bullet. I'll try to cast a few more before next week's match. Kim would sure like seeing you and your 1894 knocking down the rams at the Match next week. I prom...

Whit Spurzon

"This little 94 Winchester in 30-30 continues to delight us. It is no 400-meter weapon, but 400 meters is a fanciful range for any but certain specialties. Out to 200 meters it does just fine, and that is the distance inside which the overwhelming majority of effective rifle shots are taken.&q...

Whit Spurzon

My theory is that if you get enough reps each month you can do pretty well with irons sights. I've seen Wind take on targets pushing 700 yards, I was totally amazed to see him shoot that 20" x 32" dinger OFFHAND at 500 yards! Nailed it on his second shot, the first one was blown to the rig...

Whit Spurzon

Marc, shoot the 1873 - major style points.

Whit Spurzon

Kim, cool picture. Had a few scares from those in the past. Seem to enjoy warming up in areas I like to frequent. Sunny spots on the trail, all coiled up - gets the heart rate racing. Saw a bunch of them last year around my place. Mike D, found one of those not far from my place. Cool critters. Migh...

Whit Spurzon

Kim, for sure! Hope to see you and that sweet 1894 again this year! Seems to me that you didn't have any trouble tipping over the Rams with it, in fact Wind and I spent time drooling over it while you were resetting the Rams so you could mow them down again.

Whit Spurzon

Do you use the edge? Interesting.

Whit Spurzon

The weather was MUCH improved from the previous day but only eight shooters participated in the match. After some practice we got underway with the rimfire match. For a relay or two it looked like we might have another batch of bullet proof super chickens... I whiffed on my first two and missed the ...

Whit Spurzon

Here's some video of Wind clanging the new 400 yard dinger with the 32-40

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3oo5Rau ... 9XrJ6qlc1A

Whit Spurzon

http://www.myhostedpics.com/images/Pathfinder/400yarddingerhits_1.jpg 400 yard Dinger hits My one and only regret of the weekend is that I was too inept to figure out how to get video of the event. After Saturday's match I still had a little ammo left and didn't want it to go stale... :D Off the st...

Whit Spurzon

Good job Blaine. Keep it up.

Get a trailer and ride up to Tonasket and join us for a silhouette shoot. If you do I will.

Whit Spurzon

Kim, I hope you can make it to a match or three this year. It was good fun slaying steel with you last year. I'd love to see that 38-55 too. Wind is talking about putting on a Levergun extravaganza out at his place, with a variety of stages to walk through, shoot, post paper for the next guy and mov...

Whit Spurzon

(Posted at Marlin Owners too but since some may not get over there, I'll post here too) Last week I got the chance to get out of town with the 336 Cowboy (conversion) in 30-30 and put it through the paces. The snow has mostly cleared out of my place and the first signs of Spring are just starting to...

Whit Spurzon

Lee "Soup Can" is the C309-113F

scroll down to 30 caliber rifle for a picture
http://www.leeprecision.com/html/catalog/bullmol2.html

Whit Spurzon

The Lee 113gr "Soup" can shoots well in all the 30 caliber rifles I've tried. My 336 CB really likes it over 2.8 grains of Bullseye (low noise and no recoil). http://www.myhostedpics.com/images/Pathfinder/50yrdsoupcanbullseyeload.jpg 50 yards, front rested - Marlin 336 Cowboy. 4 under a qu...

Whit Spurzon

I've owned both the ported and non-ported variety of Guide Guns. I was unable to tell the difference in report or recoil up to moderately heavy Levergun level loads. Even over the Chronograph the difference was undetectable. They are excellent carbines, hunted a number of seasons with the GS, I'd st...

Whit Spurzon

My favorite portrayal of Calamity Jane was done by Robin Weigert in series Deadwood.

Warning the flowery language is spiced up with a healthy dose of cuss words.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKEZbgaqJWo

Whit Spurzon

Sounds normal to me.

I have one that is good at rooting out underground critters.

Usually she's so focused on digging she ends up hiking the critter out without noticing... In her younger days she was pretty hard on the lawn...

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Doc, Prayers sent.

Whit Spurzon

My sincere condolences. I know by experience the ache that causes the heart. Hopefully the sting will soon pass and be replaced with the many happy memories you created together. It don't seem like a fair trade now but I bet you both would do it again if you had a choice. Luckily our hearts are big ...

Whit Spurzon

I shoot a fair amount of 170 grain 30 caliber gas checked bullets to 1850 fps cast from straight wheel weights without issue. They punch right through my plywood target board and bury themselves in my sand backstop without coming apart. There is some deformation but not as much as the jacketed bulle...

Whit Spurzon

Well said Goat and everyone.

After years of seeing it and trying to do something about it I've come to the conclusion that there is nothing more difficult to fix than ignorance and stupidity - especially when it comes to guns. The worst part is that these are the folks others judge us by.

Whit Spurzon

Might not be what you are looking for but Leverguns member Wind makes some very nice shooting sticks. They pack easily and are highly adjustable, works like a portable shooting bench. I've been testing the set I bought for a few weeks now and I'm very impressed. I have a BSA Superstar (pellet rifle)...

Whit Spurzon

Most impressive.

Whit Spurzon

+1 on what every one else has said! Well done! Beautiful Buck!

Whit Spurzon

The grub scouts have a pretty good article on leather boot care

http://www.scoutingdigest.com/index.php ... iew&id=100

Whit Spurzon

Sounds like someone I'm glad ain't going to be walking around amongst for a long while, thanks to your efforts.

Whit Spurzon

You know the rut is on when you can just walk up to some nice Blacktail bucks. http://www.myhostedpics.com/images/Pathfinder/4x4buck2.jpg http://www.myhostedpics.com/images/Pathfinder/4x4buck3.jpg http://www.myhostedpics.com/images/Pathfinder/4x4buck4.jpg Saw the top of this dudes head bedded down o...

Whit Spurzon

Cuz we ain't got any of those big Texas bulletproof Deer up here.

Of course living in a "blue" state we don't want to upset PETA so we use calibers like 45-70 cuz they just bounce off of Elk without hurting them.

Whit Spurzon

Wind said it. It was the day after the shoot at our cabin. I've seen a few out our way, just not one this big.

Whit Spurzon

The biggest Bobcat I've ever seen wandered by my place a week ago.

He wasn't in any big hurry. When I've seen them in the past it was usually just for a few seconds. I'd guess he was as tall as my 70# Labrador, but stockier.

Whit Spurzon

Nice. Thanks for sharing the pictures.

Whit Spurzon

My sincere condolences. It has been a while for me but I know that pain very well. I have two senior dogs right now and I know that I'll face it again. Take comfort in the fact that you made his life a good one. Think of all the dogs that end up on the end of a rope in the yard or worse. Sounds like...

Whit Spurzon

I've owned a number of Single Sixes, all were good shooters. This one is my favorite but not my most accurate.

A cylinder's worth at 25 yards

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