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- Tue Jun 08, 2021 3:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Classic Fighting Handguns
- Replies: 117
- Views: 9754
Re: Classic Fighting Handguns
Just to throw a pair into the mix, I carried as a young LEO in the 60's Colt "357" 6" and 4" barreled pistol, one of the finest shooting and handling Colts made
- Thu Feb 04, 2021 9:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I want a lever gun, I think in .357
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3555
Re: I want a lever gun, I think in .357
I always found the one I had was more useful then any other long gun I had while on the farm, it was an original Rossi in 357 with the 16 inch barrel, had a scout mount worked up and put on , Lyman flip down peep and had the loop enlarged to glove model type and wrapped , I had bucket loads, well 2 ...
- Thu Feb 04, 2021 9:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 12Ga LEVERGUN
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1977
Re: 12Ga LEVERGUN
I know the lever versions are popular in the down under with the Aussie's, these look really close to the ones they're using, I was told there imported
made in Turkey
made in Turkey
- Mon Feb 01, 2021 4:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Navyarms martini rifle
- Replies: 6
- Views: 994
Re: Navyarms martini rifle
Always had best luck with cast lead in mine, never got around to lapping the barrel, it was a fun one to play with , the 577/450 I can truly say was the most expensive rifle to set up to shoot, bought the the RCBS forming dies for it and the 577 brass, worked up loads and finally managed to take a d...
- Mon Jan 11, 2021 11:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 200 grain pin bullet in 38 or 357
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3711
Re: 200 grain pin bullet in 38 or 357
The old "Highway" load with the 200 grain round nose, was great punching cars at the time but little else unless it hit bone, it just whizzed through, the body, I know from experience, solid wad cutters seemed to work better {I believe} because of the lip on the face, and the lead being so...
- Wed Sep 09, 2020 12:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: help from Army Vets
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2761
Re: help from Army Vets
Flash looks like the 5th Group, which that time period means RVN, You have the DD-214 I would write the group at FT.Bragg and request information, 61-67 was a real "hot" time frame, and the boys where not setting on their butts. Between teaching us LRPS and others they where running camps ...
- Wed Jul 01, 2020 8:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The 8 goes to war !
- Replies: 38
- Views: 5015
Re: The 8 goes to war !
^6" for grins and giggles you should try a load of the old "buck & ball " in the 8ga, mite give you some good patterns
- Thu Jun 25, 2020 8:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Question for Virginia residents
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1287
Re: Question for Virginia residents
It appears the law was tabled, we can except it to come up again 2021, but for now its still legal to buy and own
- Thu Jun 25, 2020 8:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 94s made in the 30's
- Replies: 1
- Views: 736
Re: Winchester 94s made in the 30's
As I remember, they cut back on production, with most going to fill orders for the Prisons and PD types, can't find my dad's notes to check for sure
- Thu Jun 25, 2020 8:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The 8 goes to war !
- Replies: 38
- Views: 5015
Re: The 8 goes to war !
Will be great to see the groups on those loads, I would 6ought should be the ticket for Va deer. Specially down here in swamp country
- Tue Apr 07, 2020 2:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My 1st Safe Queen -- H&R Sportsman "1 of 999"
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2994
Re: My 1st Safe Queen -- H&R Sportsman "1 of 999"
One of the few revolvers I miss, had both the 6" and 4" sold them off years ago due to a divorce, have looked for years for the supposed version in 22mag, have never seen one, nor found a 999 in my area for sale, nice buy
- Mon Mar 23, 2020 10:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 35 Krag single
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1810
Re: 35 Krag single
Doc that looks like a fine deer/bear thumper, dad had a 95 winchester in the same , was a great gun
- Sun Feb 23, 2020 8:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger 57 5.7 x 28 mm
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1533
Re: Ruger 57 5.7 x 28 mm
Self defense as a last resort type pistol JIMO, followed it when FN first brought it out, talked with the few Pd's that tried it, and a few Officers who tried it, The P90 gets some respect, but the pistols are no go, its a fun target puncher and in the little 16" Contender I have the soft point...
- Sat Feb 22, 2020 9:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 6.5 Grendel
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2743
Re: 6.5 Grendel
I love the little Grendel and have used it on Virginia deer, and coyotes, I have never had the chance to hunt elk, but have been up close to them, and JIMO, the Grendel is outclassed, any of the 6.5's based on the old 7x57 or 06 would be the way to go, if you have to the old 160 and 150 grain round ...
- Fri Jan 03, 2020 7:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Your Opinions On Sig Saur
- Replies: 38
- Views: 5077
Re: Your Opinions On Sig Saur
SIG's are worth the money, JIMO, the last 15 years as a LEO, we carried what many now call the classic 226's and 228's, as I was leaving they where switching to the 229 for issue to everyone, they are great shooting pistols, not as easy to conceal as others, but many are in the same ball park, we ha...
- Thu Jan 02, 2020 10:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mannlicher Schoenauer 1903 carbine
- Replies: 49
- Views: 5317
Re: Mannlicher Schoenauer 1903 carbine
You mite try Griffin & Howe in New Jersey, they may have the mount
- Thu Dec 19, 2019 12:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mannlicher Schoenauer 1903 carbine
- Replies: 49
- Views: 5317
Re: Mannlicher Schoenauer 1903 carbine
Waters is/was a very knowledgeable man, but I have never gone wrong following Nonte when it came to making rounds for hard to find.
- Wed Dec 18, 2019 4:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mannlicher Schoenauer 1903 carbine
- Replies: 49
- Views: 5317
Re: Mannlicher Schoenauer 1903 carbine
LOVE!!!!! The old M&S rifles and carbines, last one I had came from South West Africa and was chambered in the metric version of the 375 short, made cases out of 06, had the brass reinforcement plates hand fitted to the pistol grip, fold down middle blade and the long tang pop up peep, took blac...
- Thu Dec 12, 2019 9:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 8 gauge
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2684
Re: 8 gauge
gotcha!!!
- Mon Dec 09, 2019 1:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 8 gauge
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2684
Re: 8 gauge
In a pinch,if you can find them Remington used to load shot shells that where used for concrete busting in mixers, they where 8ga plastic hulls, they did require a little modification. They are still legally use in the U.K. mite be able to pickup shells with a little internet searching I loved the o...
- Wed Nov 20, 2019 8:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I've come across a Rem. Model 81 in .300 Savage...good price, or no?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3583
Re: I've come across a Rem. Model 81 in .300 Savage...good price, or no?
If you trust the smith involved, really went over it, and the springs are good no rust under the jacket type thing, stocks are sound, in my area here {Tidewater Virginia} it would be a great price in that caliber, 25,35 not so much, I am a lefty also , and they eject up and forward a little never ha...
- Tue Nov 19, 2019 1:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I've come across a Rem. Model 81 in .300 Savage...good price, or no?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3583
Re: I've come across a Rem. Model 81 in .300 Savage...good price, or no?
What kind of condition?
- Sun Nov 10, 2019 11:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "My Generation"
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2383
Re: "My Generation"
Wasn't allowed TV on the weekends, but loved Howdy Doody, Rin Tin-Tin,, evening was the news then comedy shows till bed time at 7pm
When we moved overseas, only got AFTV on the weekends from 7-9am saw some programs but they where dubbed in Japanese , gave up on them and TV
When we moved overseas, only got AFTV on the weekends from 7-9am saw some programs but they where dubbed in Japanese , gave up on them and TV
- Sun Nov 10, 2019 11:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 2 Barrel Stove
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3009
Re: 2 Barrel Stove
, I still have a "Monster Maul", its better than going to a gym for upper body exercise
- Fri Nov 08, 2019 3:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old Dominion ML opener today !
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1821
Re: Old Dominion ML opener today !
Always wanted one of the TreeLounge set ups, but they where built for little people for years, just my luck last time I spoke with them they were gearing up for us ole boys over 300lbs, then they went out of business Used to carry 200 feet of rope split in 100 ft sections and had a small capstand wi...
- Fri Nov 08, 2019 9:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "Wonderful Wicked Wadcutters."
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1223
Re: "Wonderful Wicked Wadcutters."
The standard wadcutter today is to soft, they need to be hard cast, used to load them up in 38spl, never worried about them working.
At least the Rossi was a better built gun than the Taurus of that period
At least the Rossi was a better built gun than the Taurus of that period
- Fri Nov 08, 2019 9:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: HOUSE GUN REVISITED
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2068
Re: HOUSE GUN REVISITED
For years when kids where home I kept, a Second Chance fag bag with the pull out ballistic apron hanging on the bed post, had an old mag light and a set of ears attached to it, pistol was an old S&W 44 triple lock loaded with what where though to be great man stoppers " hard cast wadcutters...
- Fri Nov 08, 2019 9:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Finally !
- Replies: 71
- Views: 5407
Re: Finally !
Never knew Parker built the 28ga, fine looking bird shooter, bet it swings like a dream, the 12ga just screams DUCKGUN!!!
Outstanding finds
Outstanding finds
- Fri Nov 08, 2019 8:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "Vietnam Wall" -- An Amazing Image...
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1996
Re: "Vietnam Wall" -- An Amazing Image...
Been to it once, it was all I could handle, as others too many bud's there 67-69 was nasty
STAY ALERT, STAY ALIVE, was our motto, we tried our damnest!
STAY ALERT, STAY ALIVE, was our motto, we tried our damnest!
- Fri Nov 08, 2019 8:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Does anyone have a Fitz Special?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3539
Re: Does anyone have a Fitz Special?
Jordan's idea works great for a man with large hands, if you can lay your finger on the front of the guard. Remember the whole Fitz thing was before quality rigs for CC carry and they where just plain pocket carrying, maybe some times in lined pockets. As a young'un I train with Mr. Bryce and Col. A...
- Tue Nov 05, 2019 3:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old Dominion ML opener today !
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1821
Re: Old Dominion ML opener today !
Way to go, I have to wait another year or so, before hitting the woods again, heart issues, but have am discussing a 58cal buffalo for use
- Fri Oct 11, 2019 8:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Parker 10 gauge 0 grade 4 frame 34 inch
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1371
Re: Parker 10 gauge 0 grade 4 frame 34 inch
That's a nice rig, looking at 10ga's with barrels short than the 30-34" just look funny, had a dear friend that had an English 8ga that had 28" barrels and that looked funny with out the normal 34" or longer tubes
- Fri Oct 04, 2019 12:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Parker 10 gauge 0 grade 4 frame 34 inch
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1371
Re: Parker 10 gauge 0 grade 4 frame 34 inch
Have seen one old 10 ga short chamber 2" that was choke cyl in both barrels the gentleman who owned it say in his youth he hunted ducks in flooded timber with it. Bet it impressed a few ducks
- Thu Sep 26, 2019 12:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Parker 10 gauge 0 grade 4 frame 34 inch
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1371
Re: Parker 10 gauge 0 grade 4 frame 34 inch
You using any buffer on the shot load? I found my Richardson double did better with "0" and some buffer sifted into the shot load, but it is a strange old gun, both barrels have been re-choked some time in the past. they come in around the IM now, 34" barrels you just have to know whe...
- Thu Mar 30, 2017 9:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .410 derringers. Thoughts?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 9120
Re: .410 derringers. Thoughts?
Have owned a couple over the years, American Arms, High Standard and a Bond or two, they where real handy for UC work years ago, didn't scream cop at those I was around who also carried, Maybe not the best for SD use, but they served a purpose, and back then when loaded up wit shot and hand loaded b...
- Fri Sep 09, 2016 7:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 35 Whelen in Lever Action ?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6355
Re: 35 Whelen in Lever Action ?
Had two of the Z-Hat guns before he gave up the work, both ran like a scalded dog, one in 35 Whelan and the other in his 411 caliber, both where done up before Winchester reintroduced the 405. Loved the 35, always wanted one of the 35 Winchester, black bears and pigs where nothing, didn't warm to th...
- Thu May 05, 2016 10:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: USS Kitty Hawk CV 63
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4835
Re: USS Kitty Hawk CV 63
darn times flies, I remember when she was commissioned, Ole man was a "Plank Holder",
- Fri Mar 18, 2016 9:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Snake load
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3435
Re: Snake load
For out and about walking I use the old, often written about snake loads in 44spl, uses a couple of gas checks and no-8 shot, sounds like you found a newer load for the 327, it should work wonders
- Thu Dec 31, 2015 12:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 2016 Henry .223, .243, .308 Levergun
- Replies: 63
- Views: 11084
Re: 2016 Henry .223, .243, .308 Levergun
Had one in 358 win for a number of years, only thing that was a pain, on it was the gearing system when it went out of timing, other then that , great rifle, would love to have one in the 450 marlin
- Sat Oct 10, 2015 4:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Crossbows
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4082
Re: Crossbows
If I was going to have another X-bow that Koda bow is sure impressive, like the set up and looks of it
- Fri Oct 09, 2015 8:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Crossbows
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4082
Re: Crossbows
Have played with them and used them, I stick with the non-compound models, for me they are easier to maintain and shoot, there are a very few great compound models out there and you get what you pay for, Ten Point and Mission are two I have owned, Parker is good, Barnett will get you by, but I think...
- Thu Sep 24, 2015 11:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Geese and Dove Labor Day weekend !
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2608
Re: Geese and Dove Labor Day weekend !
THere is just some thing about the old double guns, the feel,fit and swing on game, growing up I was among men who still carried and shot the large bore front stuffers, and have been infected with the love of them every sense,
- Wed Sep 23, 2015 7:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Geese and Dove Labor Day weekend !
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2608
Re: Geese and Dove Labor Day weekend !
Yep, just the idea of the dual barrel set up keeps me going back and forth over it
- Sat Sep 19, 2015 4:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Geese and Dove Labor Day weekend !
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2608
Re: Geese and Dove Labor Day weekend !
Parker "N" guage, belive he said a #2 frame
- Fri Sep 18, 2015 8:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Geese and Dove Labor Day weekend !
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2608
Re: Geese and Dove Labor Day weekend !
When I picked up the Auto-10 it was one of the Road Blocker model, and about 4 years ago found an extra barrel for it. Was just looking on Turnbull's site and he has a nice 10ga double up for sale, he hasn't done his magic to it and has an extra set of 28" barrel , trying to convince my self I ...
- Thu Sep 17, 2015 8:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Questions on Butchering Techniques of Whitetail Deer
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3973
Re: Questions on Butchering Techniques of Whitetail Deer
Mostly like others but due to the warm weather here during early season, and using dogs, no hanging, for any time, gut it,skin, break it down, and every thing into water bath for soaking over night then I take the time to peel the "silver" off of it and bone it out and tie some up kind of ...
- Fri Sep 11, 2015 6:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Geese and Dove Labor Day weekend !
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2608
Re: Geese and Dove Labor Day weekend !
Warms my heart to log back in and see the first thing up, a 10ga being used for birds, loved my old Ithaca double on geese and have used for a few years an Auto-10 for deer , love the classic old doubles
- Thu Apr 17, 2014 11:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My New EDC...
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2787
Re: My New EDC...
You should be well pleased with the pop gun, I carry it as well as the LC9 as well, but didn't like the clip, it just flat disappears in a pocket with a quality pocket holster. Only thing I will add later to it will be a laser, it took me awhile to see the point in one but they do have their uses. B...
- Thu Apr 17, 2014 11:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Juvenile anaconda
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2157
Re: Juvenile anaconda
Gee, that's a different term used for "B" girls walking home at night :mrgreen: I had a blast at jungle school, went through back in the 70's, RVN was harder :mrgreen: ONe of the cadre sworn up and down he had been hiding behind a small hill of leaves and stuff, and then it moved, saif it ...
- Thu Apr 17, 2014 11:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Monster slug progress
- Replies: 50
- Views: 3001
Re: Monster slug progress
Ted, looks like your trying to recreate the old black powder Cape Gun loads of the Britt's, should be a hoot, and work well on deer and hogs. IF you haven't you should pop over to accurate reloading and talk with the guys and gals in the double guns forum or African forum, there are several there wh...