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by Bronco
Sun Jun 16, 2024 11:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite .44 special load
Replies: 10
Views: 145

Re: Favorite .44 special load

300gr gc LBT LFN over 5.5 grs of WST about 750fps out of 7.5" barrel
by Bronco
Thu Jun 13, 2024 12:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Castboolits still down
Replies: 40
Views: 940

Re: Castboolits still down

Works for me ! AND I am logged in there able to post !
by Bronco
Wed Jun 12, 2024 8:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another lever on the wall.....
Replies: 3
Views: 183

Re: Another lever on the wall.....

I like it :D
by Bronco
Wed Jun 12, 2024 8:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FOR ANYONE WHO IS INTERESTED
Replies: 7
Views: 290

Re: FOR ANYONE WHO IS INTERESTED

Very generous Thank you kindly!
by Bronco
Sat Jun 08, 2024 12:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Alabama Tick Carcass
Replies: 7
Views: 293

Re: Alabama Tick Carcass

How do you get them off when they latch on to you ????
by Bronco
Thu Jun 06, 2024 7:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: At last I'm rich
Replies: 12
Views: 364

Re: At last I'm rich

Well.......... I am working on my second million dollars! I gave up on the first :D
by Bronco
Sun Jun 02, 2024 8:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Castboolits still down
Replies: 40
Views: 940

Re: Castboolits still down

Not as good a Castboolits, but seem like a good patch until a better one is found !

https://www.artfulbullet.com/index.php
by Bronco
Sat Jun 01, 2024 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Mould for the 1894
Replies: 3
Views: 215

Re: New Mould for the 1894

Looks like my 44 cast bullets except mine weight 300 grs. all lubed and gas checked up! They feed flawlessly and I get 3'' at a hundred yards with 2400! 21 grs gives me 1750 fps out of a 24' tube. I haven't played with powders or charge to see if I could do better
by Bronco
Tue May 28, 2024 11:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: O Sage! ( Parker puppies chapter 2)
Replies: 60
Views: 42516

Re: O Sage! ( Parker puppies chapter 2)

I just luv it :D She is so pretty !
by Bronco
Fri May 24, 2024 9:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First Rule of Gun Safety
Replies: 6
Views: 668

Re: First Rule of Gun Safety

Amen !!!!!
by Bronco
Thu May 23, 2024 6:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Spent The Afternoon Visiting Paco Yesterday
Replies: 9
Views: 862

Re: I Spent The Afternoon Visiting Paco Yesterday

Some genuine legends there !!!
by Bronco
Sun May 19, 2024 5:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pheasant ala Sweet Baby Ray’s
Replies: 8
Views: 673

Re: Pheasant ala Sweet Baby Ray’s

Chicken :lol:
by Bronco
Sun May 19, 2024 12:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning Buck Mark FTF
Replies: 8
Views: 821

Re: Browning Buck Mark FTF

Delrin is a great material! Used in non marring hammers and easily machined.
by Bronco
Sat May 11, 2024 10:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Standard 22LR rifling twist rate?
Replies: 11
Views: 544

Re: Standard 22LR rifling twist rate?

Why would the kit not function with the new barrel ?? I am supposing the reason is not the difference in twist !
by Bronco
Thu May 09, 2024 6:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Standard 22LR rifling twist rate?
Replies: 11
Views: 544

Re: Standard 22LR rifling twist rate?

A lot of google says 1:16 !
by Bronco
Sat May 04, 2024 2:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 177 cal air rifle for big game ..
Replies: 6
Views: 702

Re: 177 cal air rifle for big game ..

I have read before of the death from a BB gun putting one in the heart!
by Bronco
Thu Apr 25, 2024 12:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Home-cured bacon is pretty bueno
Replies: 8
Views: 1213

Re: Home-cured bacon is pretty bueno

Mmmmmm BACON BACON BACON!
by Bronco
Thu Apr 25, 2024 12:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pitchy (Lenn)
Replies: 34
Views: 3665

Re: Pitchy (Lenn)

Hope you get better! I know the old age stuff sucks!
Nonetheless it is good to see a picture of you :)
Sending prayers, well wishes and smiles your way.

John
by Bronco
Sat Apr 20, 2024 12:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I guess its my turn for pet loss and Christian thoughts
Replies: 16
Views: 2099

Re: I guess its my turn for pet loss and Christian thoughts

I feel the hurt! AND as one of my signatures "there just has to be dogs in heaven" applies to all pets :cry:
by Bronco
Fri Apr 19, 2024 11:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lost our pup this week
Replies: 22
Views: 2232

Re: Lost our pup this week

I feel pain!
Mine and others, saying I am so sorry just does not seem enough!
John
by Bronco
Sun Apr 14, 2024 11:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New member
Replies: 19
Views: 1396

Re: New member

Welcome welcome :D
This is an awesome place!
by Bronco
Sat Apr 13, 2024 10:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Photo of me in my black cowboy outfit during the eclipse.
Replies: 24
Views: 2091

Re: Photo of me in my black cowboy outfit during the eclipse.

I thought black face was a no no :D
by Bronco
Thu Apr 11, 2024 8:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tornado Hit Us Wednesday
Replies: 30
Views: 2250

Re: Tornado Hit Us Wednesday

WOW
+1 that all are safe!
by Bronco
Wed Apr 10, 2024 12:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 3-D Printer
Replies: 9
Views: 742

Re: 3-D Printer

I remember reading an article where a 1911 was made with a 3D printer in stainless steel. I do not recall if the barrel was made that way but almost all of the rest of the pistol was!
by Bronco
Wed Apr 10, 2024 12:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Howdy from Georgia!
Replies: 22
Views: 1791

Re: Howdy from Georgia!

Welcome
As you can tell we like pictures! Thank for yours :D
by Bronco
Sun Apr 07, 2024 8:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Puppy cam is up!
Replies: 6
Views: 1359

Re: Puppy cam is up!

Thank you :D
by Bronco
Sat Apr 06, 2024 12:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It's a girl!
Replies: 9
Views: 868

Re: It's a girl!

Looking forward to living vicariously through pictures :D Puppy life is a high light of my day!
by Bronco
Mon Apr 01, 2024 7:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bridge Collapse (video shows how fast it happened)
Replies: 21
Views: 2449

Re: Bridge Collapse (video shows how fast it happened)

I have had my aluminum hat for many years and do not see me getting rid of it! :evil:
by Bronco
Sun Mar 31, 2024 1:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many of you miss the old Marlin print ads?
Replies: 17
Views: 1394

Re: How many of you miss the old Marlin print ads?

I especially liked the lever action printed ads.
One of my favorite is the bear meeting a man on a horse on a narrow ledge ! What a kluster that would be!

http://prntscr.com/XtZpbbVB7Ob1
by Bronco
Sun Mar 31, 2024 1:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Timely Message From The Past
Replies: 9
Views: 765

Re: A Timely Message From The Past

Amen +1
by Bronco
Wed Mar 27, 2024 2:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guns of the Old West
Replies: 24
Views: 2464

Re: Guns of the Old West

I have an answering machine however, 99.9999% of the time I am out and about I do not carry my flip phone with me! I enjoy the disconnect !!!! Though I used to not take a phone camping, I have gotten soft and feel mortal in my old age and usually take a phone in my camping, if you can call a 5th whe...
by Bronco
Wed Mar 27, 2024 2:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bridge Collapse (video shows how fast it happened)
Replies: 21
Views: 2449

Re: Bridge Collapse (video shows how fast it happened)

I saw a video explaining the movements of the ship! The ship was in the channel when it lost power! The exit side it the right side of the channel! The video said that when the engine power came back on, indicated by the black smoke out of the stacks, they put it into reverse. It said that single sc...
by Bronco
Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reloading Setups
Replies: 22
Views: 2391

Re: Reloading Setups

What ever floats your boat I say!
Reloading should be all about relaxing and enjoying the time spent ! Thoughts of saving money are there but not so much as it used to be. It is my hobby and I do what I can, how ever I want and when I want to safely to enjoy it!
by Bronco
Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lets talk power
Replies: 11
Views: 1371

Re: Lets talk power

I have had a 50-110 for about 20+ years. Max energy is with a 525grgc at about 2000 fps. I also do not enjoy the recoil, or should I say tolerate the recoil like I used to. When I do shoot it, seldom, it is with a 300 grgc at about 1500 fps. I just ain't as tough as I once was! AND no so much back t...
by Bronco
Thu Mar 21, 2024 1:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: one shot with a 44 or 45 lever, whats you load
Replies: 30
Views: 3060

Re: one shot with a 44 or 45 lever, whats you load

My max load for 44 mag is a 300 grgc hard cast over 21grs of 2400. Velocity is 1350fps 71/2" Redhawk or 1750fps Marlin 24" . Also bring along someone slower than me :lol:
by Bronco
Thu Mar 21, 2024 12:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wonder what the ATF was after this guy for ...
Replies: 36
Views: 4624

Re: Wonder what the ATF was after this guy for ...

I have come to just love Sixgun's angle on things :wink:
by Bronco
Thu Mar 21, 2024 12:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WSF in 44 Special?
Replies: 8
Views: 1180

Re: WSF in 44 Special?

There was a topic on the High Road site that discussed WSF in the 44 spl. Here is a screen shot! http://prntscr.com/ZXjWzzVn-Mjv I use 5.5 grs of WST in a 44 mag for a very light load. velocity is around 750 fps for a 300gr cast. I know it is not what you asked for but just throwing the info out the...
by Bronco
Wed Mar 20, 2024 2:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Howdy Ya'll!
Replies: 32
Views: 2751

Re: Howdy Ya'll!

Welcome

Great introduction!
by Bronco
Tue Mar 19, 2024 10:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Armor on a budget
Replies: 16
Views: 1432

Re: Armor on a budget

I was not a fan of Donald Rumsfeld ! It was sarcasm ! I just remember that quote because I though it was a horrible point of view for not being prepared!
by Bronco
Sun Mar 17, 2024 11:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Armor on a budget
Replies: 16
Views: 1432

Re: Armor on a budget

As Donald Rumsfeld said " you go to war with what you got " 8)
by Bronco
Sun Mar 17, 2024 11:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Term "pistol" ....
Replies: 19
Views: 1760

Re: The Term "pistol" ....

Getting smarter every day :)
by Bronco
Fri Mar 15, 2024 4:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Movies - 'action' type
Replies: 2
Views: 324

Re: Movies - 'action' type

Westerns +1
by Bronco
Fri Mar 15, 2024 4:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45 ACP Loads
Replies: 16
Views: 1574

Re: 45 ACP Loads

Well I will throw my 45 acp load in to kicks 8)
185 gr copper plated 5.0 grs of WST and cronos right at 1050 fps. Does not feel real warm but I will take the numbers. Plus it is very accurate.
by Bronco
Wed Mar 13, 2024 2:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .44 Special Loads Over The Years - All With bullet #429421
Replies: 28
Views: 2569

Re: .44 Special Loads Over The Years - All With bullet #429421

Powders change formulas over time. I found out in a round about way, luckily without any damage or injury and gratefully to the strength of a Redhawk!. I was away from reloading for a long time( 10 yrs or so )and went to reload some max 44 mags. I checked with my reloading notes and away I go. Serio...
by Bronco
Sat Mar 09, 2024 12:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I lost my willie
Replies: 19
Views: 2382

Re: I lost my willie

My heart goes out to you. Funny how losing a pet is sometimes more painful than losing a human family member! Well that might be just me :cry:
by Bronco
Sun Mar 03, 2024 11:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Went to a gun show today
Replies: 21
Views: 2603

Re: Went to a gun show today

Been 5 or more years since I have gone to a gun show! American legion hall and same as YK's in experience!
by Bronco
Sat Mar 02, 2024 4:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pig Hunting In Texas With A 50-100-450
Replies: 16
Views: 1687

Re: Pig Hunting In Texas With A 50-100-450

Me likey :)
by Bronco
Thu Feb 22, 2024 8:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 94P. What to do with it?
Replies: 24
Views: 2139

Re: 94P. What to do with it?

I did order a barrel blank and Regan cut the flats to make it octagonal! I also had him cut the barrel with no taper. He said he had never done that but when he was finished he liked the way it hung. I like the heavier muzzle!
by Bronco
Thu Feb 22, 2024 8:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 94P. What to do with it?
Replies: 24
Views: 2139

Re: 94P. What to do with it?

I had a similar problem with my 24" JM Marlin! Would not stabilize bullets unless driven hard. Sent it to Regan Nonnemann to change barrels. Put a Douglas premium barrel with a .429 bore and a 1:16 twist. Now it shoot 300grgc cast from everything from cat sneeze loads to the hot ones very well....