current wish list--
.45C lever-most likely a Henry or Winchester trapper
12 ga.-- a middle of the road O/U or auto loader
.22LR-- Ruger Single 10
rimrock
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- Fri Aug 19, 2011 8:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: So what's on your firearms bucket list?
- Replies: 84
- Views: 11920
- Fri Aug 19, 2011 8:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Most famous lawman or outlaw from Texas?
- Replies: 63
- Views: 9542
Re: OT- Most famous lawman or outlaw from Texas?
I'm reading "Autumn of the Gun" by Ralph Compton. He builds a story around Wyatt Earp, Sam Bass, Billy the Kid, Sam Bass, and McNelly's Rangers (by implication not direct mention) all in one book. Besides Earp, I also have Jauquim Jackson Texas Ranger on the my mind as a lawman.
rimrock
rimrock
- Fri Aug 19, 2011 8:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Modify a Smith Long Range Ladder Sight
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3067
Re: Modify a Smith Long Range Ladder Sight
I've been all around the web looking for a ladder sight for my .444. Here's some of the best, easy to understand information I've found, and its right here on one of my favorite forums.
rimrock
rimrock
- Sun Aug 14, 2011 6:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin closing down
- Replies: 88
- Views: 14414
Re: Marlin closing down
I was at a gunstore on July 11, 2011 looking at .45C lever actions. Looked at new Miracou Winchester trapper (nice but expensive), Chiappa (nice balance, excellent historical look, but I fear customer service), Rossi (nice rifle with absolutely horrible location of safety in front of the hammer on t...
- Fri Aug 12, 2011 6:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-Got Banned From Cast Boolits
- Replies: 54
- Views: 8831
Re: OT-Got Banned From Cast Boolits
Junior Doughty's (AKA The Frugal Outdoorsman) site is http://www.castbullet.com/ not to be confused with castbullets.com. I don't think Junior has served as a moderator of the larger castbullets.com. I'm here for gun knowledge, and won't hold any opinion, political or otherwise, against you. I just ...
- Wed Aug 10, 2011 6:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-Got Banned From Cast Boolits
- Replies: 54
- Views: 8831
Re: OT-Got Banned From Cast Boolits
I'll lurk at Castboolits.com on an infrequent basis. It takes too long for a thread to develop anything I want to read. This site and Marlinowners are only gun related sites I post on.
rimrock
rimrock
- Mon Aug 01, 2011 8:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tell me,do ya prefer living in mountains /flat lands /swamps
- Replies: 68
- Views: 9146
Re: Tell me,do ya prefer living in mountains /flat lands /swamps
Maybe I'd move to the mountains if I had enough money to choose. Central Texas is mighty hot right now, but our country living is pretty fair. It's the daily commute I could do without but I'll have to wait another 10 years to avoid that.
rimrock
rimrock
- Mon Aug 01, 2011 8:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New members for July 2011
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1345
Re: New members for July 2011
I say forward the spammers to the political campaign of your choice (I do wish such actions were legitimate!!!)
rimrock
rimrock
- Mon Jul 25, 2011 5:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT but fun, whackin' piggies from a helicopter
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2764
Re: OT but fun, whackin' piggies from a helicopter
I can't to stalk from helicopters. It's not sporting to me, but asset protection for the ranchers/farmers won't get any argument from me. Couldn't help but notice some of the comments about 00 and #4 Buck. Just yesterday, I was playing around wit .454 round balls sized to .432 and launched from my T...
- Wed Jul 13, 2011 6:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- putting up the hay
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3215
Re: OT- putting up the hay
I spent some long hours sweeting buckets in the hay fields. Best part of the day was shootin' yotes trying to eat whatever critters the cutter had shredded.
rimrock
rimrock
- Wed Jul 13, 2011 6:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Is there such a thing as a "brush" gun (or, really - bullet)
- Replies: 66
- Views: 9526
Re: Is there such a thing as a "brush" gun (or, really - bullet)
If SWMBO reads this thread, you're excuse for just one more gun is toast!! :twisted: :twisted: My .308 pushing a170 grain cast flat point about 2200fps ricochets much worse than my .444 pushing a 265 grain cast flat point about 2000fps when both bullets are aimed in offhand position at 100 yd target...
- Thu Jul 07, 2011 7:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WAY OT - Why I like cats better than dogs
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3630
Re: WAY OT - Why I like cats better than dogs
I agree with Jeff Foxworthy
A cat mounted on each of the fire place looks better than a dog mounted there
(UHOH I'll get flamed for that!)
rimrock
A cat mounted on each of the fire place looks better than a dog mounted there
(UHOH I'll get flamed for that!)
rimrock
- Thu Jul 07, 2011 7:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 444 as a woods buming gun
- Replies: 55
- Views: 6615
Re: 444 as a woods buming gun
From 6pt-sika "If" one were inclined it isn't that difficult to make 444 shot cartridges and if I'm not mistaken they are pretty darned close to the same payout as a 2 1/2" 410 !" Marshall Stanton over at Beartoothbullets.com has a good explanation of how to load .410 in the .444...
- Wed Jul 06, 2011 7:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The 30-30--greater than I thought
- Replies: 52
- Views: 9915
Re: The 30-30--greater than I thought
I don't have a 30/30, but I think it's a worthy round to use. I remember being amazed at what Paco said on this site when he compared the 30/30 to .44Mag/.45C. What Griff said about unlearning stuff is so true. Middle of the road cartridges are the workhorses of hunting without all the punishing rec...
- Wed Jul 06, 2011 7:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 444 as a woods buming gun
- Replies: 55
- Views: 6615
Re: 444 as a woods buming gun
What do you all think of the 444 marlin as an all around target, small game, rock shooting woods gun? I have a ton of bulk cast 240gr swc and really like the lines of the full size 1895 444 rifle. I supose the 1894 in 44mag would make more sense but just cant get that exited about the 94 carbine. I...
- Fri Jul 01, 2011 7:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old-Time bullet lubricants
- Replies: 36
- Views: 7668
Re: Old-Time bullet lubricants
I have mixed up alox/used lard at about 60/40 for some testing.
rimrcok
rimrcok
- Fri Jul 01, 2011 6:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Where do you shoot?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 5040
Re: Where do you shoot?
Mostly, I shoot at my 100 yd. range out my back door. We've lived here about 14 years. I didn;t start shooting again (after a 20 yr hiatus) until 4 years ago. In the back of my mind when we bought this place, I had this idea that I couldn't discuss with SWMBO because she was pretty much anti-gun. On...
- Fri Jul 01, 2011 6:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Reloading preferences
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4927
Re: Reloading preferences
Tried posting a picture, but it's oversized for the forum's requirements. Using junk I had on hand, I made my powder measure a little moor convenient for myself. I use a Lee Perfect Powder Measure mounted on a wooden block that pivots out of the way after I drop a charge. The powder measure drops in...
- Tue Jun 21, 2011 7:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .~.
- Replies: 86
- Views: 10902
Re: What is the big infatuation with black powder?
My daughter wanted BP, not me. I bought one to keep her interested. She got me a little hooked. Gotta say, I use Bore Butter as the lube for the bolt in my Remy .308.
rimrock
rimrock
- Mon Jun 20, 2011 7:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How close is your gun.
- Replies: 75
- Views: 10552
Re: How close is your gun.
It's getting dry and the snakes are getting desperate. 3 copperheads in 3 days. So, there's always something close at hand to train them about the imaginary line. The imaginary line is --- you scare me and you die if you're within eyesight of the house. If I'm in woods, I'm on their turf and they ge...
- Mon Jun 20, 2011 6:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .~.
- Replies: 86
- Views: 10902
Re: What is the big infatuation with black powder?
Some of us just enjoy playing with fire. Works well with the bigger, slower theory of launching bullets.
rimrock
rimrock
- Thu Jun 16, 2011 7:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: AR build is almost complete...
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3498
Re: AR build is almost complete...
With an explanation like he gave, I say COSteve should be editor in chief of all the gun rags! Most easily understood statement about a gun thing I've seen!
rimrock
rimrock
- Wed Jun 15, 2011 7:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: torque specs for screws for stocks, actions, and scopes
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1013
Re: torque specs for screws for stocks, actions, and scopes
Thanks, guys!
rimrock
rimrock
- Mon Jun 13, 2011 6:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: torque specs for screws for stocks, actions, and scopes
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1013
torque specs for screws for stocks, actions, and scopes
Is there a list somewhere giving the inch pound tightness for screws for actions, scopes, and stocks?
rimrock
rimrock
- Thu Jun 09, 2011 7:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Are folks really buying those rifles in the mags????
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4086
Re: Are folks really buying those rifles in the mags????
I read the the rags like most everyone here does. I get some helpful bits and pieces of information form them. My BIL has a sweat EBR in .308 that cost him $2000+. It has a 14" barrel with a flash suppressor, it's plenty powerful and accurate, but the backwash is awful and it's loud. Both of of...
- Thu Jun 09, 2011 7:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT--This Is Killin' Me!!
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4673
Re: OT--This Is Killin' Me!!
Dang hot here in Central Texas and gonna get hotter. I still piddle outside just much slower.
rimrock
rimrock
- Wed Jun 08, 2011 9:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Marlin Owners Forum
- Replies: 95
- Views: 18190
Re: OT: Marlin Owners Forum
I'm a member of MO, and I've had to defend against complaints about the actions of leverguns mods. I lurk on several but MO and Leverguns are just about the only places on the web I post about gun stuff. So far the mods at both forums seem to fairly treat me. I might initially change my opinion if I...
- Sun Jun 05, 2011 4:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: pure accuracy
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3135
Re: pure accuracy
"Wind" posts over at marlinowners.com. He rings a gong at 800 yds. with his 38/55 using a tang peep sight. That's better than I'll be for along time. Leverguns have taken buffalo, horse, bear, more than a few BGs, etc. Who says they aren't accurate--They get the job done. Can't be any more...
- Sat Jun 04, 2011 4:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Recoil sensitivity
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4042
Re: Recoil sensitivity
I had a Ruger Model 77 in 30/06 in the late 70s, and it punished me so much I quit rifle shooting for more than 20 years. I was too dumb to know to look for a better recoil pad, and affordable recoil reducers most likely had not been invented. i didn't reload either. In 2007 I bought a Marlin 444 an...
- Sat May 21, 2011 5:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Testing Handloads- How Many Rounds Is Enough?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1569
Re: Testing Handloads- How Many Rounds Is Enough?
I'd say it depends. Are you familiar with your gun and optic? Are you sure you hold your rifle in a consistent manner? How much total trigger time do you? Do you want a 1/2" group or is killing accuracy good enough? Shoot it enough that you are satisfied the results can be repeated.
rimrock
rimrock
- Wed May 11, 2011 6:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I got BANNED from the Marlin forum!!!!
- Replies: 31
- Views: 5393
Re: I got BANNED from the Marlin forum!!!!
Not trying to start anything, just express my opinion. I have to respectfully disagree with the general trend of this thread. MO and this one are just about the only 2 places I frequent on the net. In my experience, the mods at MO can be most tolerant. They do occasionally come down hard on someone,...
- Wed May 11, 2011 6:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .22 revolver, a good sidearm?
- Replies: 66
- Views: 11817
Re: .22 revolver, a good sidearm?
On my list is a Ruger Bearcat. I reload for 3 calibers and enjoy shooting them. But, I still shoot more .22LR than the combined total of the others. I generally carry a .45C revolver around my place, but there are times when I want a .22LR revolver. I read that a side arm is an arm of opportunity. I...
- Tue May 10, 2011 7:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 410 Loads with 3 Buckshot Balls
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2595
Re: 410 Loads with 3 Buckshot Balls
Nothing new about the concept. Google "garrison load" and you'll see the U.S. Calvery used them in 45/70 around the stockade.
Within the last few months Mike Venturino wrote about multi ball loads in either American Handgunner or Guns. IIRC, 3 balls printed in a triangle for .45C.
rimrock
Within the last few months Mike Venturino wrote about multi ball loads in either American Handgunner or Guns. IIRC, 3 balls printed in a triangle for .45C.
rimrock
- Tue May 10, 2011 7:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: recoil pad for large bore
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1356
Re: recoil pad for large bore
+1 to Rusty. My Limbsaver saved the day on my T-4.
rimrock
rimrock
- Mon May 02, 2011 6:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayers for the Quinn family.
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4527
Re: Prayers for the Quinn family.
prayers said
rimrock
rimrock
- Mon May 02, 2011 6:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: bin Ladden warning
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2477
Re: bin Ladden warning
perfect remedy is to stake them out over an anthill in the sun--oooohhh sooo slow AND painful!!!
At least the riff raff know knows what we mean when we say we will never forget!!! God Bless the public and private warriors of the U.S.A!!!!!
rimrock
At least the riff raff know knows what we mean when we say we will never forget!!! God Bless the public and private warriors of the U.S.A!!!!!
rimrock
- Mon May 02, 2011 6:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Thanks for the forum and letting me be part of this.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3778
Re: Thanks for the forum and letting me be part of this.
Hightime for a HighLife. Sounds like like you got life in proper perspective. Welcome! Many of us are already jealous as we don't have access to the long range shootin' spots that you do.
rimrock
rimrock
- Thu Apr 28, 2011 6:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Field holster preferences
- Replies: 33
- Views: 6972
Re: OT- Field holster preferences
I use a simplyrugged pancake for my .45C Vaquero--cross draw, weak side reverse vertical, and mostly strong side. I plan to order a cuda or simliar from simplyrugged for my FNP-40.
rimrock
rimrock
- Sun Apr 24, 2011 6:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Where does that bullet REALLY stop?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2527
Re: Where does that bullet REALLY stop?
I have some recent experience with ricochets. I mostly shoot offhand standing down into the dirt. My .44 and .45 cal bullets with wide meplats appear to stay in the dirt as long as they don't glance off off a stump cut at ground level. They are traveling at 2000 fps or less. My .30 cal flat meplats ...
- Wed Apr 13, 2011 6:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: “Me” Back Then…
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3648
Re: “Me” Back Then…
I am at the age now that when I look at my photos from the 70's, I can only think of how I was in so much better shape then than I am today at 56. :( If by shape you mean to say I didn't have furniture disease in the 70's (you where your chest falls in your drawers), then I 'm right there with you ...
- Wed Apr 13, 2011 6:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: So you think you can shoot...
- Replies: 33
- Views: 5467
Re: So you think you can shoot...
I've read about Wind's hits out to 800+ yards with his trusty 38/55. I'm impressed and jealous that I don't have a range where I could practice that.
I can consistently hit at all distances--as long as you ain't there to watch!!!
rimrock
I can consistently hit at all distances--as long as you ain't there to watch!!!
rimrock
- Tue Apr 12, 2011 7:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT--reflex sight on a 1911 ?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1961
Re: OT--reflex sight on a 1911 ?
Burris fastfire II and JPoint are 2 more good options for red dot on handguns
rimrock
rimrock
- Sat Apr 02, 2011 10:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Another Reason To Get a Concealed Carry Permit
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1804
Re: OT - Another Reason To Get a Concealed Carry Permit
I'm no lawyer, but here's my take on some of the English words used in the Texas Constitution. from COSteve: "I have to wonder, how does a state not violate an individual's rights by passage of this law when the federal government does?" U.S. Congress has no general police power, but state...
- Fri Apr 01, 2011 5:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Another Reason To Get a Concealed Carry Permit
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1804
Re: OT - Another Reason To Get a Concealed Carry Permit
U.S. v. Lopez made the school zone prohibition on handgun carry unconstitutional because the law attempted to regulate non-economic activity while the constitution allows regulation of economic activity. Obamacare has been declared unconstitutional by 2 federal district courts partly because of the ...
- Wed Mar 23, 2011 7:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: GD thieves!
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4680
Re: GD thieves!
Finally, about 7-8 years ago Texas Supreme Court put an end to most of these frivolous lawsuits by saying that the BG who got bit in the south end by the home owners dog while trying to rob a house was a trespasser who caused his own misery. for any amount of any kind of metal scrap you sell, you ha...
- Tue Mar 22, 2011 8:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT/ another order into simply rugged
- Replies: 2
- Views: 559
Re: OT/ another order into simply rugged
very soon, I too will own another holster from simplyrugged.
rimrock
rimrock
- Wed Mar 16, 2011 7:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Spring Calves
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1587
Re: OT - Spring Calves
2 calves = 2 rifles when sold, right?
rimrock
rimrock
- Wed Mar 16, 2011 7:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-AR15 During WWII
- Replies: 40
- Views: 6999
Re: OT-AR15 During WWII
from jeepnik Advice from an old Sarge. "If you enemy is down and still moving, shoot him twice, preferrably in the head. If you enemy is down and not moving, shoot him once, preferrably in the head." If ammo is short, substitute sticking for shooting. Many a dead soldier was killed by a &q...
- Wed Mar 16, 2011 6:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why The Claim That 45 LC is More Versatile Than 44 Mag
- Replies: 82
- Views: 13527
Re: Why The Claim That 45 LC is More Versatile Than 44 Mag
I have to say if you don't reload, .44Mag or .44special ammo is much easier to find locally. I like my .45C Bisley Vaquero. If I had bought the .44Mag instead of the .45C I think I would be just as satisfied. The lower pressure, lower recoil for mid range loads is why I bought the .45C. I do admit I...
- Fri Mar 11, 2011 7:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Have manufactures lost interest in lever gun development?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4366
Re: Have manufactures lost interest in lever gun development?
as indicated by the poster named "wind" with his 800 yd. shots with 38/55 on another part of this board, leverguns can reach way out there. they just aren't hyped enough in the wind rags. google "plunging fire" and you'll learn that levers have tactical applications. they work bu...