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by 44LVR
Sun Jan 18, 2009 12:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Could you get by?
Replies: 41
Views: 3634

Re: Could you get by?

44LVR - what all did you shoot with that 25-35? As my only rifle for quite a few years, I shot everything! No elk though, I wasn't interested in hunting elk at that time. I killed quite a few deer (ok, a LOT of deer :shock: ), a couple bear, , coyotes and cats, LOTS of grouse, rabbits and a few edi...
by 44LVR
Sun Jan 18, 2009 2:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: One rifle & One pistol for all around use.
Replies: 94
Views: 10009

Re: OT: One rifle & One pistol for all around use.

GEOFF wrote:Rangerider7,

Now that is just TOO COOL for words!!! I learned a couple of things there, I'd never seen a cartridge belt like that.
I AGREE! That belt just made my wallet sit up and pay attention. TOO COOL!

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by 44LVR
Sun Jan 18, 2009 1:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Could you get by?
Replies: 41
Views: 3634

Re: Could you get by?

I did for about the first 12 years of my shooting life which also includes 7 years of my married life. It was my old 1939 Winchester M64 in 25-35. Got 'er on my 14th birthday and served me very well with both jacketed bullets (when I could afford them) and mostly bullets I cast. So yes, I could get ...
by 44LVR
Thu Jan 15, 2009 10:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1892 32-20 on hogs. LONG
Replies: 27
Views: 4660

Re: Winchester 1892 32-20 on hogs. LONG

Great story! Good job keeping the 53 clean :lol:

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by 44LVR
Wed Jan 14, 2009 1:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- NO SALES TO CA!!!
Replies: 43
Views: 3952

Re: OT- NO SALES TO CA!!!

Bogie35 wrote: And the state bird will be the one you and I can form by making a fist and extending the middle finger.
Oh MY! I LIKE your flag! Perhaps someone ought to make something like that up for every state, directed toward the Leftist leaders?

I bet it would sell :wink: :wink:

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by 44LVR
Mon Jan 12, 2009 1:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 405 grain .458 bullets, who has recipes?
Replies: 15
Views: 2284

Re: 405 grain .458 bullets, who has recipes?

42grs 3031

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by 44LVR
Mon Jan 12, 2009 1:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OK, Pretend it's 1939, and you have to choose a rifle
Replies: 70
Views: 7287

Re: OK, Pretend it's 1939, and you have to choose a rifle

You know, my Grandfather was doing exactly that in 1939. The rifle he had when he was herding sheep in the high Cascades was a Savage 99 in 22 high power. Swore up and down it killed deer and bear like lightening! And he used to always love to tell me "if you could see it, you could kill it&quo...
by 44LVR
Sat Jan 10, 2009 12:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What model lever feels the best in your hands?
Replies: 64
Views: 5915

Re: What model lever feels the best in your hands?

Win71 wrote:A long tang Model 71 Winchester or a Model 64 Winchester can't be beat. Nothing made after 1958 comes close, and I'm sticking to it.
And I'm stickin' with you! I love my 1936 '71 and my 1939 Model 64 in 25-35!

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by 44LVR
Fri Jan 09, 2009 1:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What model lever feels the best in your hands?
Replies: 64
Views: 5915

Re: What model lever feels the best in your hands?

Leverluver wrote:Add another long tang 71
Add another to that list.

The first thing that came to mind was my Marlin CB .44 just because that is what I pack most every day. But, as a powerlifter, I really need that pistol grip to make my wrists most comfortable with my slight lack of wrist flexibility.

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by 44LVR
Wed Jan 07, 2009 9:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bullet casting. How many per hour?
Replies: 11
Views: 1257

Re: Bullet casting. How many per hour?

I probably cast differently than others. I tend to use 1 mould and mostly use only iron. Can't stand aluminum though I have a few. I check every bullet as I cast and throw bad ones back in the pot as I go, using a 20lb pot. Casting in that manner I tend to cast about 200-250 rounds per hour. I'd use...
by 44LVR
Mon Jan 05, 2009 2:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite cartidgeS
Replies: 31
Views: 3444

Re: Favorite cartidgeS

2x22 :wink:

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by 44LVR
Mon Jan 05, 2009 1:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite cartridge
Replies: 65
Views: 7008

Re: Favorite cartridge

Got a lot I love. But only 1 favorite. The 44 magnum. I use it nearly everyday from home defense to a trail gun. I use it to take bunnies and grouse to bull elk. I probably have around 60 bullet moulds. At least 40 of them are for the .44. Out of maybe 10,000 bullets stacked, boxed and sitting on my...
by 44LVR
Sun Jan 04, 2009 4:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: The Yellowstone super volcano....
Replies: 36
Views: 4552

Re: OT: The Yellowstone super volcano....

Super Barack will surely save us all! :lol: Ah yes. 'The Messiah' will save all mankind http://bestsmileys.com/puking/2.gif http://bestsmileys.com/puking/2.gif http://bestsmileys.com/puking/2.gif http://bestsmileys.com/puking/2.gif Us left coast guys/gals already had the preemptive strike from Mt. ...
by 44LVR
Sun Jan 04, 2009 11:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to me Super Blackhawk ... Thanks for your input
Replies: 13
Views: 2391

Re: New to me Super Blackhawk ... Thanks for your input

Good job, George! I think you'll really like it. It looks just like my very 1st .44 I bought some 31 years ago!

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by 44LVR
Sat Jan 03, 2009 12:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: heavy 44 cast bullets.
Replies: 12
Views: 1745

Re: heavy 44 cast bullets.

I shoot Remington 240gr JSP's and 255gr cast SWC's in my .44's for elk. Should handle a pig pretty well!

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by 44LVR
Sat Jan 03, 2009 12:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 348 Win enough gun for bison?
Replies: 15
Views: 2600

Re: 348 Win enough gun for bison?

I'd shoot a buff (and just about anything else!) with my 71 using either my Barnes 250gr loads at about 2100fps or my 265gr cast load at about the same velocity.

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by 44LVR
Fri Jan 02, 2009 12:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what new gun are you planning on buying this year
Replies: 73
Views: 6954

Re: what new gun are you planning on buying this year

Going to pick up 3 from my FFL holder in about 2 hours! A Remington CDL in .35 Whelen, an old 3 screw Single Six and a 22mag/410 :mrgreen:

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by 44LVR
Thu Jan 01, 2009 11:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Here you go boys! .338 Marlin for sale GB
Replies: 11
Views: 1666

Re: Here you go boys! .338 Marlin for sale GB

[quote="airedaleman"]Big bucks for, at best, journeyman-level engraving,quote] Really? How can you tell? I know absolutely NOTHING about engraving, can't tell good from bad, I guess. I have only 1 engraved gun, one of the High Grade Japan '86's and I always thought it was pretty good, but ...
by 44LVR
Thu Jan 01, 2009 1:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: 44 Mag + Laser Grips = Dead Hog
Replies: 20
Views: 2148

Re: OT: 44 Mag + Laser Grips = Dead Hog

Borregos wrote:Looks like good eatin' :D :D :D
+1 Image

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by 44LVR
Wed Dec 31, 2008 2:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oh Man How Cool is this!! ( 1886 / .33WCF)
Replies: 55
Views: 5445

Re: Oh Man How Cool is this!! ( 1886 / .33WCF)

Amazing. Absolutely AMAZING!

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by 44LVR
Wed Dec 31, 2008 1:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Need some advice on a Super Blackhawk
Replies: 17
Views: 1797

Re: OT - Need some advice on a Super Blackhawk

Get 'er George! Its a good deal.

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by 44LVR
Mon Dec 29, 2008 10:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do you ever....
Replies: 54
Views: 4767

Re: Do you ever....

Do you ever sit down to read a good book about cowboy life or a good western novel with a lever action across the arms of the chair as a place to rest your book while you read? Do you ever carry an 1886 Winchester or an 1895 Marlin with you as you step outside just in case a rogue buffalo or irrita...
by 44LVR
Sun Dec 28, 2008 9:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 348 loads
Replies: 32
Views: 3725

Re: 348 loads

I'm a big fan of 65grs of 3100 with the 200gr Hornady. A bit over 2500fps and less than 1" groups at 100 yards. Though 60grs of 3100 is considered max for the Barnes 250gr, my rifle will only handle 58grs. For the life of me I can't remember the velocity but accuracy was a bit over 1" at 1...
by 44LVR
Sat Dec 27, 2008 7:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oregon Trail 45-70 405gr FP - Questions
Replies: 20
Views: 3979

Re: Oregon Trail 45-70 405gr FP - Questions

I'd sure be interested in you trying out the 42gr load and reporting back. I use and have used for YEARS, 42grs with the 405 gr RCBS which is a GS bullet and get 1512fps out of a 26" barrel. That has been a one-shot kill load on elk for at least a 1/2 dozen or so I can think of right off the to...
by 44LVR
Sat Dec 27, 2008 6:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Santa Came Packin' this year. ( Short Range Rpt.)
Replies: 8
Views: 1402

Re: Santa Came Packin' this year. ( Short Range Rpt.)

Step aside Jimmy Stewart! THAT is a *feel good* report!

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by 44LVR
Sat Dec 27, 2008 12:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 9422 firefight!
Replies: 16
Views: 2379

Re: 9422 firefight!

I always enjoy your stories, Nath! And as always, your pictures :D

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by 44LVR
Fri Dec 26, 2008 11:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why do I want a 30-30??
Replies: 66
Views: 6449

Re: Why do I want a 30-30??

Buck Elliott wrote:
FOTIS wrote:I live in Wyoming. Most of my shots are over 200 yards.
PS: I DO have a .223 for 'yotes & prairie dogs :oops:
Shucks Buck, how come you aren't using a .219 built around a Marlin 336 so you can scope it!

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by 44LVR
Wed Dec 24, 2008 5:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Elk & Mulie hunting
Replies: 8
Views: 906

Re: Elk & Mulie hunting

Now THAT was COOL!

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by 44LVR
Sun Dec 21, 2008 1:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The reason you like a certain brand or model?
Replies: 39
Views: 3384

Re: The reason you like a certain brand or model?

I also grew up in a Winchester only household. My first rifle was a winchester. I LOVE old Winchesters. But after about 1964 or so, you can have 'em. But I have found myself very VERY partial to Marlins now. Still have a Winchester or two but when I happened to pick up a Marlin CB in .44 at a gunsho...
by 44LVR
Sun Dec 21, 2008 1:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 44 loads
Replies: 5
Views: 996

Re: 44 loads

I like about 17 1/2grs of AA#9 with a 300gr cast or jacketed.

Also 21.5grs of W296.

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by 44LVR
Sun Dec 21, 2008 1:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Four Gun Rifle Battery, Only Levers need apply, for the U.S.
Replies: 61
Views: 7193

Re: Four Gun Rifle Battery, Only Levers need apply, for the U.S.

Deluxe 1939 Winchester 64 25-35 Marlin Cowboy II .44 mag Deluxe 1936 Winchester 71 Marlin Cowboy 38-55 I like to load my 25-35 down to 22 LR velocities with cast bullets. That is one reason I didn't have a 22 LR in my list. Plus, I don't own a .22 LR rifle.......... :oops: Loaded up to a more maximu...
by 44LVR
Fri Dec 19, 2008 12:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your favorite Pistol/Revolver?
Replies: 77
Views: 7608

Re: Your favorite Pistol/Revolver?

Where did you grow up? I grew up in central Wyoming and there were two movie theaters in our town, one for movies for "grown-ups" and one that had mostly Disney, the Saturday Westerns, monster movies, newsreels, and Rocketman. Didn't have TV until about 1962, but it wasn't very good anywa...
by 44LVR
Fri Dec 19, 2008 12:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is the oldest levergun...
Replies: 54
Views: 5500

Re: What is the oldest levergun...

My 1886 in 45-90 made back in 1891!

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by 44LVR
Thu Dec 18, 2008 1:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your favorite Pistol/Revolver?
Replies: 77
Views: 7608

Re: Your favorite Pistol/Revolver?

It is interesting to me how many have selected SA revolvers as their favorite. Must be a lot of us who grew up with the Saturday Matinee western. . . . :D More than interesting, pretty darned cool! :mrgreen: In my own defense, I grew up in a household where only leverguns and and single actions res...
by 44LVR
Wed Dec 17, 2008 12:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your favorite Pistol/Revolver?
Replies: 77
Views: 7608

Re: Your favorite Pistol/Revolver?

I've told this story here a couple times but here it is. That Super Blackhawk popped into my head. A few calls and emails to Bowen Classic Arms and here's what I ended up with: Shortened the barrel to 4 5/8", action tune. Case colors by Turnbull that photos just can't capture. and new front an...
by 44LVR
Tue Dec 16, 2008 11:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your favorite Pistol/Revolver?
Replies: 77
Views: 7608

Re: Your favorite Pistol/Revolver?

No doubt. My 1959 .44 Ruger Flattop that was cut back to 4 3/4". This has been my 'packin' gun for years. Where ever you find me, you find it with me. Backpacking, hiking, woodsbumming, fishing or hunting. Its just a part of me.

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by 44LVR
Tue Dec 16, 2008 11:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Way Cool - my 2008 Guide Gun Trophy!
Replies: 35
Views: 3960

Re: Way Cool - my 2008 Guide Gun Trophy!

AWESOME! :shock: :shock: :lol:

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by 44LVR
Mon Dec 15, 2008 5:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1895CB Reloads
Replies: 26
Views: 3033

Re: 1895CB Reloads

EdinCT wrote: I also load 405 gr cast over 42 grs of IMR 30-31 for targets .....
Heh heh! That is the load I use for elk! And have taken quite a few with it :lol:

You should see MY target loads............ :mrgreen:

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by 44LVR
Mon Dec 15, 2008 10:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Small and Tender
Replies: 12
Views: 1871

Re: Small and Tender

A neat story. I especially like anything to do with cast bullets in big rifles.
k8bor wrote:I'm fast becoming a believer in slow heavy bullets regardless of the trajectory.
That's a meat gettin' combination :mrgreen:

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by 44LVR
Sun Dec 14, 2008 10:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Eye surgery update ~or~ we have created a monster
Replies: 14
Views: 2091

Re: OT: Eye surgery update ~or~ we have created a monster

AJMD429 wrote:Don't let her look at you...
If she remembers you back when you were handsome, and hasn't seen you for ten years, then suddenly sees you as you are now, it could be too much of a shock.
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

But I am very glad she is doing so well.

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by 44LVR
Sun Dec 14, 2008 10:18 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: FEAR PURCHASING....
Replies: 87
Views: 125161

Re: FEAR PURCHASING....

Old Savage wrote:At a certain point 60 - 80 million gun owners will likely express their displeasure in various ways the controllers may not like.
I could NOT DISAGREE more. Out of 80 million owners, 76 to 78 million will roll over like a log in a river.

And that knowledge makes me sick to my stomach.

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by 44LVR
Sun Dec 14, 2008 9:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A week in the woods
Replies: 10
Views: 1706

Re: A week in the woods

Cool. I REALLY enjoyed that story! Nothing like a week in the woods to freshen a mans mind and attitude.

And meat on top of that, well, that's gravy!

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by 44LVR
Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Musings about 'families' of cartridges
Replies: 7
Views: 1247

Re: Musings about 'families' of cartridges

Ysabel Kid wrote: .44 Colt to .44 Russian to .44 Special to .44 Magnum to .444 Marlin?
'Zackly what I was thinking :mrgreen:

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by 44LVR
Tue Dec 09, 2008 9:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OK, I will ask the question...Your favorite Rifle?
Replies: 70
Views: 7133

Re: OK, I will ask the question...Your favorite Rifle?

For the last 1/2 dozen years, it's been my Marlin Cowboy in .44 mag. Just seems to get the job done

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by 44LVR
Sun Dec 07, 2008 1:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I like my Cowboys more each year.(long)
Replies: 17
Views: 1640

Re: I like my Cowboys more each year.(long)

Nice buck, and I too LOVE Marlin Cowboys! I have a couple of the 24" .44's and one of the 38-55's. One of the .44's is left with just a receiver sight for my trail gun and just plain fun gun, the other two are scoped. Anymore I hunt with the two scoped CB's nearly exclusively. This year I took ...
by 44LVR
Sun Dec 07, 2008 1:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Got me a 308.
Replies: 35
Views: 2857

Re: OT Got me a 308.

Old Savage wrote:Nath - I would be interested in any of your posts/pics
Absolutely! I LOVE your posts and even more, the photo's :D

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by 44LVR
Thu Dec 04, 2008 7:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester mod. 71
Replies: 26
Views: 2274

Re: Winchester mod. 71

I see 71's very simliar to what you are describing, at our local gunshow for usually around $1800 to $2200. Occasionally a little higher but not by much. I bought a couple in the same shape a couple years ago for $1300 a piece.

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by 44LVR
Mon Dec 01, 2008 12:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLL - Should Posters in Classifieds Have Min # of Posts?
Replies: 62
Views: 6567

Re: POLL - Should Posters in Classifieds Have Min # of Posts?

I voted no. The reason is that I was a member on the original site. Then the site went down and I had to reregister and didn't do quite as much posting. Then that site went down and I reregistered for this site! And I do very little posting now, instead I enjoy just reading everyone elses thoughts. ...
by 44LVR
Mon Dec 01, 2008 11:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: VIRTUES OF THE 44 MAG...(UPDATED)
Replies: 33
Views: 4410

Re: VIRTUES OF THE 44 MAG...(UPDATED)

OK - lots of great replies on the carbine. My personal choice for a Marlin 44 would be 22 grains of H110 under a gaschecked 250 grain keith style hardcast bullet (linotype). That will go 1650 fps from the carbine (1511 ft lb.s fwiiw) and would be a deer killer out to whatever distance that you coul...