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by Bronco
Sun Apr 14, 2024 11:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New member
Replies: 19
Views: 226

Re: New member

Welcome welcome :D
This is an awesome place!
by Bronco
Thu Apr 11, 2024 8:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tornado Hit Us Wednesday
Replies: 26
Views: 361

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: 254

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: 548

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: 5
Views: 197

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: 356

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: 788

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: 555

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: 323

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: 804

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: 788

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: 619

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: 469

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: 953

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: 27
Views: 1121

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: 375

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: 1057

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: 541

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: 541

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: 629

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: 176

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: 623

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: 1166

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: 1479

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: 1701

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
Thu Feb 22, 2024 8:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 94P. What to do with it?
Replies: 24
Views: 1566

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: 1566

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....
by Bronco
Fri Feb 09, 2024 1:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45 ACP with Magnum Primers...?!?
Replies: 17
Views: 829

Re: 45 ACP with Magnum Primers...?!?

I have been using Winchester LP for ages that are for both standard and magnum loads! Wonder where that falls into this discussion ?
by Bronco
Tue Jan 30, 2024 9:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Woo Hoo!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 845

Re: Woo Hoo!!!

Congratulations Looks good on ya :)
by Bronco
Tue Jan 16, 2024 12:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: O Sage! ( Parker puppies chapter 2)
Replies: 53
Views: 39481

Re: O Sage! ( Parker puppies chapter 2)

Ah zoomies :D
Mine do in the snow and right after they have had a bath !
Being 73, I sure wish I could bottle some of that to take a teaspoon or so of it every once in awhile.
by Bronco
Tue Jan 09, 2024 1:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Lyman 429667 from Western Bullet Company
Replies: 16
Views: 1248

Re: The Lyman 429667 from Western Bullet Company

Kewl reading here !


Most of my 44 shooting is with a LBT 300 gr LFN GC that I cast. Looks identical to those when loaded. Velocity is around 750 fps. Maybe I need to bump them up a little. Been using 5.5 gr of WST for the charge.
by Bronco
Fri Jan 05, 2024 2:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Must Resist!!!!
Replies: 16
Views: 1043

Re: Must Resist!!!!

As a Star Trek fan ! The Borg would say

" Resistance is futile " :)
by Bronco
Wed Jan 03, 2024 10:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who is shooting a surplus rifle?
Replies: 35
Views: 2627

Re: Who is shooting a surplus rifle?

O3A3 and Garand both in 06
Edit: forgot M1 carbine and a Springfield M2 22
by Bronco
Sun Dec 31, 2023 3:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Have I been wrong
Replies: 5
Views: 596

Have I been wrong

A recent thread discussed leaving an empty chamber on a older SAA revolver! One reply mentioned about carrying a lever action long gun on half cock! Well I remember carrying my 94 Winchester around the woods on half cock when I was hunting. Unloading it for crossing fences or in the vehicle. Have I ...
by Bronco
Sat Dec 09, 2023 1:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A longtime friend passed away this last week.
Replies: 15
Views: 750

Re: A longtime friend passed away this last week.

Sorry for your loss Jim!
by Bronco
Sat Dec 02, 2023 3:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I’m starting to favor Italian guns
Replies: 31
Views: 1574

Re: I’m starting to favor Italian guns

Look like a miniature revolver in you paws :mrgreen:
by Bronco
Fri Dec 01, 2023 8:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Well, this is awful sweet
Replies: 4
Views: 343

Re: Well, this is awful sweet

Merry Christmas!
God bless us everyone :wink:
John
by Bronco
Thu Nov 30, 2023 8:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone else wish they had bought a dozen 336's when they were $200 at Wallyworld?
Replies: 23
Views: 1083

Re: Anyone else wish they had bought a dozen 336's when they were $200 at Wallyworld?

IF I only knew then what I know now :D A lot of thing would be different today :lol:
by Bronco
Thu Nov 30, 2023 10:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Broke my Dillon!
Replies: 34
Views: 2539

Re: Broke my Dillon!

I always thought the guebermit treated us like mushrooms. Kept in the dark and pooped on us!
by Bronco
Thu Nov 23, 2023 11:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Thanksgiving
Replies: 16
Views: 659

Re: Happy Thanksgiving

+1
by Bronco
Mon Nov 20, 2023 11:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Giraud Tri-Way trimmer
Replies: 13
Views: 602

Re: Giraud Tri-Way trimmer

I have a RCBS trimmer and bought the RCBS 3 way cutter. Adjust ,if changed to different cartridge, put the hand drill on and go to town. Cuts length, inside and out .
by Bronco
Mon Nov 20, 2023 4:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another one waiting for me up there :(
Replies: 11
Views: 737

Another one waiting for me up there :(

Lost my 4 legged best friend of 17 years today ! It was time to not be selfish!
Let the healing begin and a replacement search started !
by Bronco
Fri Nov 17, 2023 9:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: That will teach this criminal a lesson....!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 623

Re: That will teach this criminal a lesson....!!!

That's Kaliphornia for ya :twisted:
Edit:

AND Newsome is thinking for running for President, OH MY what a FUBAR that would be!
by Bronco
Tue Nov 14, 2023 1:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Coyotes pack hunting
Replies: 13
Views: 689

Re: Coyotes pack hunting

NATURE: Red in tooth and claw !
by Bronco
Wed Nov 01, 2023 12:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Serious injury with a crossbow
Replies: 16
Views: 1227

Re: Serious injury with a crossbow

5 months after back surgery ! 10 months of 11 on a scale 0f 1 to 10 pain, jumping through hoops leading to surgery! I feel your pain :cry:
Hope it gets better soon, one way or another!
by Bronco
Tue Oct 24, 2023 4:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally going to complete my .327 Ruger
Replies: 24
Views: 3302

Re: Finally going to complete my .327 Ruger

That's kewl :)
by Bronco
Sun Oct 22, 2023 12:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers up please.
Replies: 19
Views: 848

Re: Prayers up please.

Oh Lord
Please shine your grace on Tycer and his wife. See them through this trying time and if you can please do the same for all those around them.
Amen
by Bronco
Sat Oct 21, 2023 11:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: O Sage! ( Parker puppies chapter 2)
Replies: 53
Views: 39481

Re: O Sage! ( Parker puppies chapter 2)

Used to have two Rotties!
They would snuggle up tight on each side of me and I would be pinned by the sheets! Could not roll over , sit up, would have to squirm around and yell until I could get them to move and give me space to roll over!