An "86: in 45-70 AND 50-110
John
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- Tue May 15, 2012 11:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: next rifle? update
- Replies: 35
- Views: 2089
- Tue Apr 17, 2012 11:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fast, or Slow?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2819
Re: Fast, or Slow?
Howdy, Depends on the application! Ground squirrels, prarie dogs, yotes and such, love the small sizzeling speed for the aerobatics. 8) Have had an 06 since I was 13 and love it for the reach on deer and like. But then again for things bigger or with teeth and claws or hoves and horns that look to m...
- Thu Apr 12, 2012 9:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ugly gun questions...
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2297
Re: Ugly gun questions...
Howdy,
A knight is rusty, dented, repaired armor is still a knight. That gun ain't ugly just been in a long hard campaign!
John
A knight is rusty, dented, repaired armor is still a knight. That gun ain't ugly just been in a long hard campaign!
John
- Fri Apr 06, 2012 11:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: JB Weld, pt deux
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1726
Re: JB Weld, pt deux
Howdy, I have uses Brownells Steel Bed on actions to mate the scope, site, base to the action. I have used a release agent on the action before applying the goop. Bedding material sticks to the base and not to the action. Have used Brownells release agent and carnuba wax, both have performed real go...
- Fri Mar 16, 2012 11:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: FOR GOODNESS SAKES YOU YAHOOS, QUIT IT !!!
- Replies: 43
- Views: 2704
Re: FOR GOODNESS SAKES YOU YAHOOS, QUIT IT !!!
I FEEL ALL WARM AND FUZZY NOW!
THANKS FOR THE MORNING BRACER, BETTER THAN A SHOT OF WHISKEY
John
THANKS FOR THE MORNING BRACER, BETTER THAN A SHOT OF WHISKEY
John
- Sat Mar 03, 2012 1:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Your thoughts on scout rifles
- Replies: 86
- Views: 5666
Re: Your thoughts on scout rifles
Howdy,
You can always put a butt cuff on to lengthen the pull!
Always thought that long term wildernessing might be better with a rifle and pistol combination that shot the same round. Just MHO.
John
You can always put a butt cuff on to lengthen the pull!
Always thought that long term wildernessing might be better with a rifle and pistol combination that shot the same round. Just MHO.
John
- Tue Feb 28, 2012 6:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Which one do you like in a semiauto pistol
- Replies: 87
- Views: 9132
Re: Which one do you like in a semiauto pistol
Howdy, Really, do I have to choose just one? :D Just so happens that my favorites are born of J.M.B.'s mind. Back when 9's were the only hi-cap bought a Browning Hi Power. Still have it, love it. Then I bought a Para Ord frame and put me together a .45, 15 in the mag and one in the tube. Still have ...
- Fri Feb 10, 2012 12:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: *UPDATE**Bad .357 Hornady Critical Defense Ammo Lot Number
- Replies: 4
- Views: 631
Re: *UPDATE**Bad .357 Hornady Critical Defense Ammo Lot Number
Howdy, Had a friend on a hunting trip who experienced real bad luck with the hornady light mag 30-06 stuff. Blown primer and took a rod to get the case out of the chamber. Thought that maybe it was the rife, obstruction in barrel, friend shot another round in his rifle with same results. Starting to...
- Thu Dec 08, 2011 1:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: It could be worse !!!!!!
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2765
Re: It could be worse !!!!!!
Howdy.
Something similar to Custer's statement of "We're surrounded, that simplifies things.", or close to that. "
John
Something similar to Custer's statement of "We're surrounded, that simplifies things.", or close to that. "
John
- Sun Sep 18, 2011 12:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ot- Ok, so I've got this Colt Python but.(pics added)
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4942
Re: ot- Ok, so I've got this Colt Python but.(pics added)
Howdy,
Got one in 1968 when I was 17. Gave my dad $176.00 and got a python, 6" barrel with a box of 38's and a box of 357's out the door new . Learned the value of reloading the same year!
First firearm I ever bought and still have it, special to me.
John
Got one in 1968 when I was 17. Gave my dad $176.00 and got a python, 6" barrel with a box of 38's and a box of 357's out the door new . Learned the value of reloading the same year!
First firearm I ever bought and still have it, special to me.
John
- Fri Jul 08, 2011 11:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT A real war horse!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 835
OT A real war horse!
Howdy,
Seen a trailer about an upcoming movie named War Horse! Don't think the movie is about this one but figured a good way to honor a veteran, a horse, is to post this link.
John
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIo3ZfA9da0
Seen a trailer about an upcoming movie named War Horse! Don't think the movie is about this one but figured a good way to honor a veteran, a horse, is to post this link.
John
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIo3ZfA9da0
- Tue Jun 14, 2011 9:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Turnbull 1886's
- Replies: 42
- Views: 8539
Re: Turnbull 1886's
Howdy, I would like one with a shot gun butt and a pistol grip!! :D :D Mmmmmm dreams can come true for a few $$$. Actually, that price is not bad for a 50-110. Not going to get into 45-70 vs 50-110 oooorr which one is better Win. - Marlin - Browning. Bottom line.... love levers, love 50-110's and 45...
- Fri Jun 03, 2011 12:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin 444 Target Rifle
- Replies: 46
- Views: 7515
Re: Marlin 444 Target Rifle
Howdy,
Nice piece, nice project, nice place to play!
John
Nice piece, nice project, nice place to play!
John
- Mon May 30, 2011 10:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I'll try , but I'll need help with the levergun list.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1884
Re: I'll try , but I'll need help with the levergun list.
Pleeeese don't forget the Win. 71!
- Sat May 28, 2011 11:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "Because I Can"
- Replies: 47
- Views: 6037
Re: "Because I Can"
Howdy,
I have followed this " Because I can" issue. IMHO to expand one's abilities, one must try to "see if I can."
What a great feeling it is when you succeed and can say "Because I can" after the test. Better to have tried than to have never tried.
John
I have followed this " Because I can" issue. IMHO to expand one's abilities, one must try to "see if I can."
What a great feeling it is when you succeed and can say "Because I can" after the test. Better to have tried than to have never tried.
John
- Wed May 25, 2011 10:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - PDF Free - James Boys (1911) by J Edgar
- Replies: 5
- Views: 781
Re: OT - PDF Free - James Boys (1911) by J Edgar
Howdy,
Thank You,
Got a squirrel hunt next week, will copy to paper and have a good true paperback read around the camp in the evenings!
John
Thank You,
Got a squirrel hunt next week, will copy to paper and have a good true paperback read around the camp in the evenings!
John
- Thu May 19, 2011 10:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-You thank we may be over run with feral hogs!!!!!!!
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4801
Re: OT-You thank we may be over run with feral hogs!!!!!!!
Yep, I ain't paying to help!! If'n theys wants money :evil: then I am movin on. I am willing to pay for my ammo and expenses to get there and that's it. Oh I forgot, my own food and libations. :D I heard that there was a county in the north west part of Texas that payed a bounty for them! Don't know...
- Wed May 18, 2011 6:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-You thank we may be over run with feral hogs!!!!!!!
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4801
Re: OT-You thank we may be over run with feral hogs!!!!!!!
Howdy,
I was kind of planning a trip to the Lone Star state next year to help the good citizens there with the problem. Man, I think I had better start putting in more hours reloading!
John
I was kind of planning a trip to the Lone Star state next year to help the good citizens there with the problem. Man, I think I had better start putting in more hours reloading!
John
- Wed Apr 20, 2011 4:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Bowie Knive Sharpening
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1268
Re: OT: Bowie Knive Sharpening
Pictures, pictures please!
- Wed Apr 20, 2011 4:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- They're at it again.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3756
Re: OT- They're at it again.
Howdy Mike,
Live in central Kaliphornee! Always looking for a new spot to hunt vermits. Let me know if you need any help with them there critters. .
Really, sorry for the problem! Got some other friends that have the same midnight pilferiing woes!
John
Live in central Kaliphornee! Always looking for a new spot to hunt vermits. Let me know if you need any help with them there critters. .
Really, sorry for the problem! Got some other friends that have the same midnight pilferiing woes!
John
- Wed Apr 20, 2011 1:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Ruger SR1911 pistol
- Replies: 37
- Views: 7083
Re: New Ruger SR1911 pistol
Howdy, Grip my pistol to get the most control! Every body is different. Don't understand being told of improper grip when I can control the pistol well in rapid fire mode, which for me is to grip as high as I can. Have large hands for my 6'2" frame and a lot of meat in the web portion.. Just ex...
- Tue Apr 19, 2011 11:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Ruger SR1911 pistol
- Replies: 37
- Views: 7083
Re: New Ruger SR1911 pistol
Howdy, I can appreciate the appeal of mil spec 11's but with my large hands, I do like having a beaver tail on mine to eliminate the hammer from nibbling on my hand. I shoot mine quite a bit and got tired of placing a bandaid in the web of my hand to save skin. Have the same problem with my high pow...
- Thu Apr 14, 2011 6:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: MidWay vs Cabela's
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1271
Re: MidWay vs Cabela's
I like catalogs to thumb through when I am sitting in the "library" on the throne!!! Don't like anything with electricity to close to my... you know what I mean!
- Mon Mar 14, 2011 1:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1st reloading attempt complete... do have a question....
- Replies: 6
- Views: 971
Re: 1st reloading attempt complete... do have a question....
Howdy, 38spl, and 357's were the first things I reloaded. After awhile I got lazy , got rid of the 38 cases and just started loading 357 cases to avoid a lot of the die adjustments. Lead loads were mild 38 power and jacketed or copper were full house 357's. Also read that, while not a big problem, t...
- Fri Mar 11, 2011 7:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Lawn Ornament
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2214
Re: OT- Lawn Ornament
I want one for each the front and back yard
John
John
- Sat Mar 05, 2011 7:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Advantages/Disadvantages of types of Parkerizing
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1398
Re: OT - Advantages/Disadvantages of types of Parkerizing
Howdy,
That one got me to thinking. Lot if information here.
http://www.brownells.com/userdocs/learn ... rizing.pdf
John
That one got me to thinking. Lot if information here.
http://www.brownells.com/userdocs/learn ... rizing.pdf
John
- Thu Mar 03, 2011 1:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT My Axes
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2709
Re: OT My Axes
Keep those progress photos coming......too kewl!!
John
John
- Wed Mar 02, 2011 11:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Brass cleaning
- Replies: 7
- Views: 889
Re: Brass cleaning
Howdy, A feller at the club I belong to bought some and really likes it. My concern is he stated that sometimes the little pins get stuck in the case or primer pocket. Don't want a piece of stainless to get through the reloading process and be in there when the cartridge is fired :shock: . Another f...
- Tue Mar 01, 2011 12:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Screwdriver Torque Wrench
- Replies: 7
- Views: 837
Re: Screwdriver Torque Wrench
Howdy,
I torque the action screws onto the stock of bedded actions... just to be consistent after I tak'em apart.
John
I torque the action screws onto the stock of bedded actions... just to be consistent after I tak'em apart.
John
- Mon Feb 28, 2011 9:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Salute to Frank Woodruff Buckles
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1024
OT: Salute to Frank Woodruff Buckles
Last American WWI veteran passes away....Lest we forget!
Rest in peace.
John
Rest in peace.
John
- Tue Feb 01, 2011 7:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: IMO, One Of The Best .22 Rifles Ever Made
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2251
Re: IMO, One Of The Best .22 Rifles Ever Made
Howdy,
I feel that way about an old Springfield M2 .22 that I got, it'l drill lemons at 100yds if'n the wind ain't blowing to hard. Won't ever get rid of it.
John
I feel that way about an old Springfield M2 .22 that I got, it'l drill lemons at 100yds if'n the wind ain't blowing to hard. Won't ever get rid of it.
John
- Sun Dec 26, 2010 1:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - couldn't resist... 8x57 Egyptian Hakim
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3151
Re: OT - couldn't resist... 8x57 Egyptian Hakim
Howdy,
My brother in law has one, cool rifle! Careful about the surplus ammo. After the second hang fire, about a 10-15 second delay, we quit using that stuff. Works great with reloads or new ammo.
John
My brother in law has one, cool rifle! Careful about the surplus ammo. After the second hang fire, about a 10-15 second delay, we quit using that stuff. Works great with reloads or new ammo.
John
- Wed Dec 22, 2010 12:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A couple of neat old photos. What do you think?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2007
Re: A couple of neat old photos. What do you think?
Love pictures of old levers with looong barrels! What's your guess or is he just short?
John
John
- Mon Dec 20, 2010 1:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: On Topic - C. Sharps Arms 1875 Rifle Give away WINNER IS>>>>
- Replies: 118
- Views: 16355
Re: On Topic - C. Sharps Arms 1875 Rifle Give away (well almost)
Howdy,
Wow! I am truly knocked over by your generosity. May I please have a chance at your gift?
John
Wow! I am truly knocked over by your generosity. May I please have a chance at your gift?
John
- Thu Dec 16, 2010 6:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Which Receiver Sight for a Browning 71 High Grade
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2088
Re: Which Receiver Sight for a Browning 71 High Grade
Howdy,
Have a Lyman on mine and like it! Don't know about the Williams, so cannot offer any comparison.
John
Have a Lyman on mine and like it! Don't know about the Williams, so cannot offer any comparison.
John
- Mon Nov 15, 2010 1:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I need some ambition ....
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2449
Re: I need some ambition ....
Howdy,
Maybe a can of "whoop butt" would work!!
John
Maybe a can of "whoop butt" would work!!
John
- Fri Aug 13, 2010 11:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 458WM on the BLR
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2020
Re: 458WM on the BLR
Howdy, I know that when I make up my mind for something I really want it. I don't know if a substitute will do but a 50-110 will reach the lower level of a 458 win. I have loads that push a 547 gr. lead gas checked bullet right a 2000 fps. Not true 458 power but man I don't know if I would want any ...
- Tue Aug 10, 2010 10:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Deer vs. Electric Fence
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1593
Re: OT - Deer vs. Electric Fence
Howdy, I have a friend that had a deer problem with his garden for years, bad. One year he used some hog wire around the perimeter about four feet inside, and four feet tall, of the six foot exterior fence. He said that the deer seem don't like not knowing where they were going to land. He says that...
- Thu Jul 22, 2010 1:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How much shooting must you do
- Replies: 42
- Views: 3022
Re: How much shooting must you do
Howdy, I guess I am a handloader and a reloader, depends on what precision I decide I need. Hence I roll my own. At one time I was shooting around 400 rounds a week in a 9mm for fun and reloaded for the savings. Then I got bit by the high power rifle game and was shooting around 5000 rounds a year i...
- Sun Jul 18, 2010 4:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: reloading start
- Replies: 10
- Views: 978
Re: reloading start
Howdy, My first press was a RCBS Rockchucker! After years of reloading I wanted more time shooting and less time reloading so I bought a Dillon 550. I still have the chucker and use if for some things. I would recommend starting out on a single stage until you are very familiar with reloading and th...
- Mon Jul 12, 2010 1:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What's a good .44 mag plinking load?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3898
Re: What's a good .44 mag plinking load?
Howdy,
I have a Ruger Redhawk, 71/2" barrel. 240 gr. lead on top of 5 grains of Bullseye. Don't know the the velocity and never shot it in a carbine but it is very accurate and pleasant to shoot in the revolver.
John
I have a Ruger Redhawk, 71/2" barrel. 240 gr. lead on top of 5 grains of Bullseye. Don't know the the velocity and never shot it in a carbine but it is very accurate and pleasant to shoot in the revolver.
John
- Sun Jul 04, 2010 1:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bullet Casting, Catch as Catch Can
- Replies: 10
- Views: 980
Re: Bullet Casting, Catch as Catch Can
Would like to see some pics. of the cannon at play!!
John
John
- Sat Jun 26, 2010 12:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: UPS Missed
- Replies: 1
- Views: 392
OT: UPS Missed
Howdy, I forgot to tell the repairman of my FWB 124 to send it back NOT using UPS! :? Package had a hole punched through both sided. :shock: Very apprehensive when opening, what with the reputation UPS has. :evil: Opened it up and whewww, UPS had just missed the barrel a little in front of the stock...
- Mon Jun 21, 2010 1:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: NATO and US Military 5.56mm cartright failing badly in war!
- Replies: 56
- Views: 6388
Re: NATO and US Military 5.56mm cartright failing badly in war!
Howdy, It is my understanding that when better powders were developed the military 308 was equivalent to the old 30-06. All these newer round that are being talked about fail to keep in mind that the military has a lot of full auto weapon that use the 308. Common cartridges have a lot of benefits wh...
- Fri Jun 04, 2010 8:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Casting Alloys
- Replies: 9
- Views: 751
Re: Casting Alloys
Howdy, O.S.O.K. wrote: Wheel weights are going to be extinct before long. They are now using steel weights and the only wheel weights available are the ones coming off of the current tires - after a couple of years, there will be no lead wheel weights... That's why I am stockpiling up WW ingots out ...
- Sun May 16, 2010 2:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Nothing else to do....
- Replies: 9
- Views: 664
Re: Nothing else to do....
Howdy All,
I usually get some friends to go in together for an order. Best prices recently and before was from Powder Valley. One haz. mat fee covers up to fifty pounds. Doesn't take too many, if they are buying a 8 pounder or so, to get to 48 pounds.
John
I usually get some friends to go in together for an order. Best prices recently and before was from Powder Valley. One haz. mat fee covers up to fifty pounds. Doesn't take too many, if they are buying a 8 pounder or so, to get to 48 pounds.
John
- Thu May 13, 2010 10:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - 25 best westerns
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1661
- Sun Apr 25, 2010 1:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: O.T.Rat Terriers
- Replies: 41
- Views: 4821
Re: O.T.Rat Terriers
Howdy, Got a couple of Schipperkies, and some where in their past a terrier was in the mix to make the breed. Go ground squirrel hunting with them all the time and they bring a couple down on their own. My thinking that anything with a terrier in them they will shake the living sh&t out of it :l...
- Thu Mar 25, 2010 12:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Vintage Picture Of The Day.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 613
Re: Vintage Picture Of The Day.
Howdy,
I miss those kind of magazines! Try to find one to take on a trip.
John
I miss those kind of magazines! Try to find one to take on a trip.
John
- Sun Mar 21, 2010 1:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-Secret Military Experimental Ammo??
- Replies: 19
- Views: 8741
Re: OT-Secret Military Experimental Ammo??
Howdy,
Usually don't find that in the local hardware store!!
John
Usually don't find that in the local hardware store!!
John