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by Cosmoline
Fri Jan 08, 2010 12:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .450 Marlin (or .45-70) loads for Cast Performance 460s
Replies: 17
Views: 5533

Re: .450 Marlin (or .45-70) loads for Cast Performance 460s

I agree completely. The 94 is so incredibly packable. This Big Bore rides in my backpack scabbard easily and can be whipped out in a second--just like drawing a revolver. It's a little lighter than the Marlin 95 and much more graceful. The rifle I'm loading for is actually John Traister's original B...
by Cosmoline
Wed Jan 06, 2010 12:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .450 Marlin (or .45-70) loads for Cast Performance 460s
Replies: 17
Views: 5533

Re: .450 Marlin (or .45-70) loads for Cast Performance 460s

Thanks! There's Reloader 10, that makes sense to me. I would think 1400-1500 fps would be more than sufficient with this slug. I'm not going to mention a load, but if 40gr of the R7 is a bit much, you might want to check out 2400 I've seen some loads for 500 grainers with 2400 that look interesting,...
by Cosmoline
Wed Jan 06, 2010 11:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .450 Marlin (or .45-70) loads for Cast Performance 460s
Replies: 17
Views: 5533

Re: .450 Marlin (or .45-70) loads for Cast Performance 460s

I've run a blank tester through the mag of the BB 94 and it cycles fine, so I'm in luck there. I'm not looking for an exceptionally stout load. I suspect these 460's will work fine or better at a medium velocity. I've also found a load of 40 grains of RL-7, but I'm sure that's still going to be stou...
by Cosmoline
Wed Jan 06, 2010 12:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .450 Marlin (or .45-70) loads for Cast Performance 460s
Replies: 17
Views: 5533

.450 Marlin (or .45-70) loads for Cast Performance 460s

I've been searching high and low but can find almost no load data for these nice Cast Performance 460 grain hardcasts I'm hoping to turn into a big game load. I'm loading for a custom .450 Marlin originally chambered in .458x2 American. The load data for the .450 Marlin itself is almost non-existent...
by Cosmoline
Fri Jul 10, 2009 1:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: American Walnut?
Replies: 31
Views: 2904

Re: American Walnut?

If you see an old American-made Mosin-Nagant from the WWII era, there's a good chance it sports a fine Black Walnut stock under the grime. I've seen some amazingly nice examples.
by Cosmoline
Thu Jun 25, 2009 7:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Brookings Or.
Replies: 15
Views: 2509

Re: Brookings Or.

The folks retired to Florence ten years ago but ended up relocating to Mount Angel. The coast has really gotten crowded, at least by their standards. And property values just went insane over there in the 90's. Not sure how they are now. I believe the big regional hospital is still Sacred Wallet in ...
by Cosmoline
Thu Jun 25, 2009 5:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .
Replies: 48
Views: 5224

Re: MJ dies of heart attack.

He was a major creep and criminally insane esp. in his last two decades, but in his prime he was also one of the most talented performers and pop musicians ever.

This has been a heck of a week for the dead pools.
by Cosmoline
Thu Jun 25, 2009 4:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .357 Mag terminal performance from a carbine
Replies: 30
Views: 3068

Re: .357 Mag terminal performance from a carbine

I've always wondered how that sort of thing would hash out. Thanks!
by Cosmoline
Thu Jun 25, 2009 1:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Way, Way, WAY OT - What is your favorite...
Replies: 36
Views: 2699

Re: Way, Way, WAY OT - What is your favorite...

Mountain bars are part of my childhood, but for my adult tastes I go with a filbert Ritter Sport bar.
by Cosmoline
Mon Jun 22, 2009 12:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Movie Recommendation ........Rio Lobo John Wayne
Replies: 22
Views: 1805

Re: Movie Recommendation ........Rio Lobo John Wayne

RB was Howard Hawk's response to that absurd piece of dreck "High Noon," which Hawks thought was idiotic. If you watch both of them back to back now there's no doubt which one has held up better. The vaunted "High Noon" is lefty Sillywood at its worst, with Gary Cooper stumbling ...
by Cosmoline
Sat Jun 20, 2009 5:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Movie Recommendation ........Rio Lobo John Wayne
Replies: 22
Views: 1805

Re: Movie Recommendation ........Rio Lobo John Wayne

It's an interesting plot, but personally I prefer Rio Bravo.
by Cosmoline
Fri Jun 19, 2009 7:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Cowboy saves child from a well with Lasso
Replies: 8
Views: 1297

Re: OT- Cowboy saves child from a well with Lasso

The family didn’t know the rescuer’s name
and he rode off into the sunset :lol:
by Cosmoline
Thu Jun 18, 2009 3:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1890 Indians with lever, Butte Montana
Replies: 29
Views: 3689

Re: 1890 Indians with lever, Butte Montana

Great picture. They do appear to be proud, unbeaten men. Don't forget, our culture, not our fighting ability is what made the difference. And our diseases, of course. The tribes that stood up best were the ones farthest from white settlements and the Euro-Asiatic diseases they had no immunity to.
by Cosmoline
Thu Jun 18, 2009 3:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Grizzly attacks man in Glacier Park
Replies: 25
Views: 2558

Re: Grizzly attacks man in Glacier Park

Bear let him off with a warning, they do that sometimes.
by Cosmoline
Thu Jun 18, 2009 1:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: On An Alloy Horse I Ride
Replies: 22
Views: 2513

Re: On An Alloy Horse I Ride

Might I suggest an additional gift of some shorts without a heart on the crotch?
I don't know--I doubt he has any trouble finding dates in that thing. My own sagging 40 year old carcass in a bib is another matter :lol:
by Cosmoline
Thu Jun 18, 2009 1:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Insight for a Newbie with a 30-30?
Replies: 25
Views: 2526

Re: Insight for a Newbie with a 30-30?

It depends on what you mean by "dry" and "oiled." I'm talking about cleaning each part, rubbing it with CLP then wiping away excess. This leaves a thin layer on the parts and is more than sufficient between cleanings. When you say "lube" I've seen way too many newbies p...
by Cosmoline
Wed Jun 17, 2009 9:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Insight for a Newbie with a 30-30?
Replies: 25
Views: 2526

Re: Insight for a Newbie with a 30-30?

Just clean it, use minimal CLP and wipe that off. Do not lube, oil or anything else. Dry is good for these firearms. Once you've done that see if it doesn't cycle a whole lot smoother. Just take it down and put it back together in the proper 1894 order and all will be well. My advice, having owned a...
by Cosmoline
Wed Jun 17, 2009 7:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yep, it's a big'un that ol' 50-140
Replies: 25
Views: 2552

Re: Yep, it's a big'un that ol' 50-140

Or you can find an old howitzer and just have your smith rebore it and expand it for this cartridge :lol:
by Cosmoline
Wed Jun 17, 2009 4:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1890 Indians with lever, Butte Montana
Replies: 29
Views: 3689

Re: 1890 Indians with lever, Butte Montana

It does seem to be a big rifle, because that's not a small man holding it.
by Cosmoline
Wed Jun 17, 2009 1:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1890 Indians with lever, Butte Montana
Replies: 29
Views: 3689

Re: 1890 Indians with lever, Butte Montana

Whoever they are, they don't look beaten!
by Cosmoline
Wed Jun 17, 2009 12:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Buggy Primer
Replies: 6
Views: 965

Buggy Primer

No, really. If I hadn't seen the little weevil I never would have figured out why the load didn't ignite :lol:

Image

Maybe he wanted to go for a ride? Or is this some subspecies of powder weevil, lord help us.
by Cosmoline
Tue Jun 16, 2009 11:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barrel thickness under front dovetail--safety check
Replies: 7
Views: 1759

Re: Barrel thickness under front dovetail--safety check

Thanks for the help! I reduced the indentation with some slugs and fixed the sight. A far as I can deduce, the problem was this: I had enough clearance directly under the sight, but on the sides when I drove it in, the edges encountered resistance and rolled up. As far as I can tell, the angle of th...
by Cosmoline
Tue Jun 16, 2009 4:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Filling Dovetail.
Replies: 14
Views: 4519

Re: Filling Dovetail.

What about a dovetail blank?
by Cosmoline
Tue Jun 16, 2009 3:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Downloading 45-70
Replies: 31
Views: 2534

Re: Downloading 45-70

I've found that I get the best accuracy with cast bullets if I back off a bit on the charges.
by Cosmoline
Tue Jun 16, 2009 12:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barrel thickness under front dovetail--safety check
Replies: 7
Views: 1759

Re: Barrel thickness under front dovetail--safety check

Ah ha! I believe you're right--the bulge is going the OTHER way into the barrel. Mea maxima culpa. I go a wee bit excited with the brass tapper trying to get this ready for the weekend and may have wedged it in too hard while doing fitting. It's fitting fine now without getting too tight, but if you...
by Cosmoline
Tue Jun 16, 2009 12:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barrel thickness under front dovetail--safety check
Replies: 7
Views: 1759

Re: Barrel thickness under front dovetail--safety check

Sorry I was getting tired. I should have said .150" barrel wall at the end with a standard .100" dovetail cut leaving .050" barrel thickness. I calipered it all out and I *thought* it would be fine, but with tactical light shining from below I can now see a distinct, if slight, warble...
by Cosmoline
Tue Jun 16, 2009 11:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: On An Alloy Horse I Ride
Replies: 22
Views: 2513

Re: On An Alloy Horse I Ride

I'd say there are just as many, if not more, jerks on bicycles cutting off cars, riding against traffic, riding in the middle of a traffic lane, with the bike rider being for the most part a total no-load. They should have licensing and registration, eh :lol: At any rate, the fact that some people ...
by Cosmoline
Tue Jun 16, 2009 11:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: On An Alloy Horse I Ride
Replies: 22
Views: 2513

Re: On An Alloy Horse I Ride

That is a great setup. I especially like the trailer. I've attempted scouting and hunting with a rear rack I end up with too much weight on my back. The trailer may be the ticket....I've never seen one like that. It's a BOB trailer, sold at REI. It balances with the bike and carries up to about 75 ...
by Cosmoline
Tue Jun 16, 2009 1:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barrel thickness under front dovetail--safety check
Replies: 7
Views: 1759

Barrel thickness under front dovetail--safety check

I recently cut a front dovetail leaving .050" of solid barrel at the thinnest spot out of a 1.5" thick barrel wall. My understanding is that this thickness is standard for a front sight, and I was using a standard front sight. I cut to the depth of the pre-existing screw holes so I figured...
by Cosmoline
Mon Jun 15, 2009 7:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ugly Front Sight
Replies: 20
Views: 3116

Re: Ugly Front Sight

Considerin' the wide hips on that ol' gal, Who's gonna notice an ugly front sight?
Hey! She's just big boned.
by Cosmoline
Mon Jun 15, 2009 11:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: On An Alloy Horse I Ride
Replies: 22
Views: 2513

Re: On An Alloy Horse I Ride

It's not that big of a deal. I've never had problems with it around town, though of course I case or bag it as a standard practice when it's out of the scabbard. Costco has a much bigger issue with backpacks. I'm so outta shape. That's what prompted me to start riding again a few years ago. It's so ...
by Cosmoline
Mon Jun 15, 2009 1:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ugly Front Sight
Replies: 20
Views: 3116

Re: Ugly Front Sight

That is a nice one! There's a fellow who has a bunch of parts who comes to the annual gunshow in town. I'll check his inventory in a month and see what can be found.
by Cosmoline
Sun Jun 14, 2009 10:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: a Winchester Model 1892, .25-20 WCF, made in 1907
Replies: 11
Views: 3528

Re: a Winchester Model 1892, .25-20 WCF, made in 1907

Classy! What do you use the .25-20 on, anyway? I don't know much about it. Too much for squirrel or rabbit?
by Cosmoline
Sun Jun 14, 2009 10:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: On An Alloy Horse I Ride
Replies: 22
Views: 2513

Re: On An Alloy Horse I Ride

this time it will be all American made. http://www.worksman.com/ Those are great utility bikes, though I would not want to do much hill climbing with them. Is that Cable's 450 Marlin? Sure is! It's about the handiest trail gun I've ever had. I put a new front sight on it and was just lining everyth...
by Cosmoline
Sun Jun 14, 2009 8:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: On An Alloy Horse I Ride
Replies: 22
Views: 2513

On An Alloy Horse I Ride

I know, it doesn't have the same ring to it :lol: I took the Kona out in the AM to the trailhead, ran around the Chugach and came back into town via the rifle range and the costco. Thirty five miles by bike, another five on the trails. Nice bit of cross-training since you have to go from high heart ...
by Cosmoline
Sun Jun 14, 2009 12:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bear protection
Replies: 227
Views: 19201

Re: bear protection

I asked about this because I heard from an unreliable source that bears sometimes bite a human and then spit them out in disgust. Also I read about one encounter where the bear subdued the human, then backed off. When the human got up, the bear came right back and subdued him again. In other words,...
by Cosmoline
Sat Jun 13, 2009 7:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "El Tigre" failed me while working cattle!
Replies: 48
Views: 4606

Re: "El Tigre" failed me while working cattle!

Mouth watering. Do you ship those to Alaska by any chance? I'll buy the big one a pair of seats on the Alaska Airlines flight, first class.
by Cosmoline
Sat Jun 13, 2009 7:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Craig's List
Replies: 14
Views: 1295

Re: OT: Craig's List

I used CL quite a bit a few years back when it was pretty new and had fantastic results. Quick sales, no headaches. I recently used it again for the first time in years to sell a Knaack box and tools. It was a totally different experience. I had several bizarre money order scams and a bunch of loons...
by Cosmoline
Sat Jun 13, 2009 7:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ugly Front Sight
Replies: 20
Views: 3116

Re: Ugly Front Sight

I know it's not exactly the proper sight, but it's what I could get at the moment. My primary concern was sight picture and this sucker is a perfect "I" that lines up very naturally in the aperture with no extraneous crudola in the picture from a ramp or hood. Problem is I underestimated h...
by Cosmoline
Sat Jun 13, 2009 4:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ugly Front Sight
Replies: 20
Views: 3116

Ugly Front Sight

I just finished doing a rough fitting of a patridge style front express sight for my Win 94 BB. The old ramp sight had been screwed on poorly and was popping off. It was also at a cant. This one looks *perfect* through the aperture and gives a wonderfully clear picture. But I have to admit it kinda ...
by Cosmoline
Sat Jun 13, 2009 3:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Sporterized Mil-Surps
Replies: 51
Views: 9689

Re: OT-Sporterized Mil-Surps

Nice collection txpete! Once you've got bit by the Mosin bug there's no going back.
by Cosmoline
Sat Jun 13, 2009 1:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bear protection
Replies: 227
Views: 19201

Re: bear protection

I would like to hear from those who know more about humans actually being EATEN by bears, as opposed to just being killed by bears defending their kills or cubs. Don't look if you are squeamish or don't want to look out of respect for the poor soul in the picture: http://urbanlegends.about.com/libr...
by Cosmoline
Sat Jun 13, 2009 1:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Sporterized Mil-Surps
Replies: 51
Views: 9689

Re: OT-Sporterized Mil-Surps

Some of those are actually well done. But no hacksaw will ever touch my Tikkakoski M91 or my prized Schmidt-Rubin 1911. With GP-11 it will shoot sub MOA groups. I would not have wanted to be in the first lines of pointed headed fellows trying to invade Switzerland. http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/...
by Cosmoline
Sat Jun 13, 2009 1:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help picking a Ruger Revolver UPDATE!!
Replies: 56
Views: 6367

Re: Help picking a Ruger Revolver!!

I've owned and shot just about all Ruger revolvers. My favorite mid power DA is the Speed Six. It's the six-shot precursor to the SP-101, based on the Security Six frame. Incredibly durable and it just gets better with age. I would pick one over any Smith for a .357. I'd pick one over a Python. Unfo...
by Cosmoline
Sat Jun 13, 2009 1:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bears Again... Or is it WOLVES...
Replies: 50
Views: 6616

Re: Bears Again... Or is it WOLVES...

If you folks stuck in the lower 48 want to solve that red tape issue, there's an incredibly simple solution. Just release a few thousand brown bear on the western Cascades and a few thousand more back into central and southern California. It's on the Cal. state flag, after all! After enough rich peo...
by Cosmoline
Fri Jun 12, 2009 12:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bears Again... Or is it WOLVES...
Replies: 50
Views: 6616

Re: Bears Again... Or is it WOLVES...

A wolf pack, operating together, is the second most intelligent creature on the planet. Last spring we had a spate of these attacks. North of the city one would come out to a dog on the trail, adopt a "play" canine posture and trick the dog off into the woods where the rest of the pack wou...
by Cosmoline
Wed Jun 10, 2009 6:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Australia's last WWI veteran passed away
Replies: 20
Views: 1865

Re: OT - Australia's last WWI veteran passed away

I don't know about that. He was set and ready, whether or not he actually got shipped over. He was called and stood ready to walk to his doom, which is a lot more than my sorry behind has ever had to do.
by Cosmoline
Wed Jun 10, 2009 1:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Grizzly 30-30 WIN 170 Grain Hawk FP ?
Replies: 9
Views: 1337

Re: Grizzly 30-30 WIN 170 Grain Hawk FP ?

They look on the pricey side, but then again these days EVERYTHING on the ammo and reloading shelf is on the pricey side--assuming you can find it. We're like a Soviet grocery store up here. Guys are swapping primers to stay operational. And I can say they aren't as silly as the "SWAT" fra...