Paco Kelly's Leverguns.com

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Love those old photos, keep em comin! Was almost a Border Patrol agent, still have my orders to Del Rio but on same day I was offered a really fine career move here in Colo. Always wondered what if? Met Bill Jordan and he sure inspired me and the Rangers have always seemed so special too. Good stori...

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As a newer poster here I did not know of your loss but can feel your pain, fathers are fathers and as you loved yours I love mine. So, from one father to another, "Bless You and Your Family".

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Great story, of the modern bolt actions which do you consider the most realiable? Ruger, Rem etc? In the lever I'm sure Marlin.Thanks for sharing all this info.

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Wow! What a story, lifetime dream for a lot of us. Silly question, what would just one hunt for a buff cost? I looked at an Alaskan Moose hunt and it was $12K not counting mounting the head and all. The big Marlin is the way to go either way.

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Think I have posted this before but I just love shootin and carryin this set. I cast 200 swc, load with Unique. Have some CCI shot shells too for woodswalkin, which I will be doin in about 2 weeks.

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We need more threads like this, can't get enough of the old west and it's lore. Those were some tough hombres, huh! In my childhood I listened to an old timer(ex sheriff) tell tale tales that I assumed were pure bs but found out late he was one tough sheriff in the old Colorado mining says. John McK...

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Just got home from the range little while ago with my Cimaron Thunderer .45, shooting 230 gr lead on top of 7.5 grs Unique. 25 yds it shoots a little low but good groups considering my ole eyes. I plan on trying several more loads then settling on one that is within pressure limits and just stick to...

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Have posted this on other sites but I love this Krag, whoever did it did it right. Has the old Weaver K4, trigger breaks like glass and it shoots easily 1 1/4" at a 100. Barrel slugs at .308 so it could be an 03 barrel.

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Anybody heard when the manufacturers are going to run some more 30-40 ammo or brass? Midway has dropped it from their brass site and everyone else just says it is seasonal. Which season? I have 80 rounds but would like more.

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This is mine, don't know who did the stock but it is a professional job and shoots around an inch at a hundred. Great trigger, someone took a lot of time on this one. Old guy traded it in at my local shop and I was first one in behind him. Has the old Weaver K4 scope. Great gun, I bought dies and ha...

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If you advertise that you have tons of ammo and food, gold etc. in a real crisis you nor your family will last long. I would suggest keeping ones mouth shut. Many read these sites and many are not your friends. I have overheard conversations about who has what around my area and that concerns me, I ...

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Have read a lot of Keith stories about his heavy loaded .38's. Tried them all(in my Security Six) and they are stout plus. For home defense I use the Smith airweight in .38, 5 grs Unique, 158gr swc. Accurate, easy to control and I have confidence in it, plus I'm not exactly a wimp when it comes to f...

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I use a different tack, my Mail Mart gal is great, I pay $7.00 extra and she packs it complete with correct box and packing. With her doing it and insurance I have never even had a question, well worth the 7 bucks plus she is cute as heck.

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I sand smooth, whisker the stock(wet it, raises the grain with heat from hair dryer then cut back with 400, do that twice). Then I fill with Tru-oil thinned 50/50 with mineral spirits until all filled. Then stain to your desire, let dry 48 hours then finish any way you want. Here is a pic of a Win 2...

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I do a lot of stocks for guys who like the old Winchester look and I use a 50/50 mix of red mahogany and dark walnut, gives just a hint of red. I would fill the grain first then stain if I were doing it. the French red mentioned is also great. You are on the right track and have fun.

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Friend of mine guided him on an elk hunt in the rockies some years ago. He said he is the real deal, great guy, good sport and can shoot. Also said he likes good whiskey but knows when to quit, just one of the boys.

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I'm just starting on the .45 Colt trail, bought a Thunderer 3 1/2", Remington brass just got here from Cabelas and dies are on the way. The Rem brass seems stout to me, I use Starline for .45 auto and never had a problem. They are nice folks to deal with too.

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Good thoughts all! My Dad was a boxer in the old days and hurt a guy so bad he had brain damage the rest of his life. Dad never forgove himself and would not kill anything. He took me but fired one shot in one gun in his life and it was a Krag that I bought for $5.00 at a Gambles store. That was in ...

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Anybody have some 30-40 Krag brass or ammo for sale? Bought one just cuz was my first rifle and the only time I ever saw my Dad shoot a gun. He didn't like guns but supported me all I wanted in hunting and shooting. I was nuts for buying it but sure miss Dad and any memory is a good one.

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If you don't like slings you've never spent much time in the Rockies climbing up and down boulders as big as jeeps to get where you are going. Depends on the terrain I suppose but here you gotta hava a sling.

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We just got a new congresswoman and she is big time Dem so was sure she would stick it to us. To my surprise she was one of the 65 Dems who told Holder to scrap his assault weapon ban proposal and to leave the laws we have alone. I have e-mailed my thanks to her with respect. There are a lot of blue...

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methinks there tis a bit of envy involved! I can't do it so I'll belittle those who can!

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Ever notice no matter how good a guy is or what he has accomplished someone always knocks him? In other words," I'm better than he is". I'm a good guy but I fully realize there is always someone tougher, smarter, better lookin, and luckier than I, get over it and grow up.

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Have had it's brother in .45 for years. Great gun, very underrated. Finish on mine has held up really well, looks just like the day I got it. I still prefer the .45 but to each his own and congrats! My shooting friend has the Kimber and my Witness is just as accurate and just as dependable. Not knoc...

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I like the forum but think it is too cluttered with everyone's list of interests and their guns. I like talking lever guns and hunting with them etc. With the new political environment I don't want every gun I own posted for all to see. Just my 2 cents worth.

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Have watched a million western and rimfire and I agree on most. Sam Elliot and Kate Capshaw in "Quick and the Dead" is about my favorite. Ok, I admit Capshaw is about the sexiest woman I have ever seen, at least in this movie. Other than that the Searchers does it for me. All good though. ...

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I've got the 340 too and it is about the most accurate rifle I have. I glass bedded the action, loosened up the tension on the front barrel band screw, competely stripped it and degunked it. I shoot the 130gr flat point Speers on top of H-335, 3/4" to 1" wth no problem. Think is you follow...

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Know what you mean claybob, I write letters to the editor, send e-mails, talk to people but the darn Dems just keep on winnin everything. Ritter is an idiot, Hick is a joke and we just got Markey elected and she is a flaming lib, female lib at that. If it wasn't for the grandkids I'b be in Arizona o...

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I was born and raised in beautiful Colorado, shot my first elk at 14, same with deer, next year antelope. Hiked, backpacked, shot trap for 35 years and loved every minute of it. BUT, I can't recommend it anymore. We have been taken over by left wing liberals, they control every aspect of government,...

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The Outdoor Channel show on defense had an interesting test on bullet penetration through walls and such the other night. High velocity 9mm went through the most, slow big ole .45 did the best job and did not exit the house. I measured the max distance in my house and it is 21' so I practice a lot a...

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I was born and raised in Colorado but must have lived in Texas or Arizona in a past life. Articles and movies about the frontier times and the Rangers really interest me and always have. Are there good websites for history that you guys like? Seems like when I google it brings up about a million hit...

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tn gun runner, I like your style, thanks for the pics.

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Gee, what am I doing wrong? Have bummed around the Colorado mountains for 50 years and my standard companion is a .22 Ruger MK II. I use the CCI Velocitors and always a beautiful stag handled knife. We have bears and mountain lions but I am more worried about the weather than animals. We have lots o...

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Here she is, ugly but she can do the job.

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My eyes sure aren't what they were so I was amazed at how this old rifle shoots. I had a little trouble getting from the 50 to the hundred but then remembered to tap the scope turrets to set it in tight. The last 2 shots were all I had of Paco's load but am heading back to the range on Monday. Will ...

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30-30 Savage 340, 130gr http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq113/ftlupton/IMG_0618.jpg Speer over 35grs of H-335. I got this idea from Paco and man does it ever shoot. Wish I had a chrony. I glass bedded the action, floated the barrel up to the barrel band, refinished stock and put a Nikon 2 x 7 on ...

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Interesting thread, I had an experience like that in about 1956. Back in the wilderness of the White River country in Colo. Back then 4 wheel drives were rare but uncle had one. Camped the first night and this old sheepherder rides up on his horse and had coffee with us. He was a tough hombre for su...

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I like it, but would like it in walnut and blue too! As far as sister in laws go, both of mine are beautiful.

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You can also mix dark walnut and red mahogany stain 50/50 and get that red look on walnut stocks. Have done a bunch and they look great. Have fun.

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Cancer has taken a heavy toll in our family, prayer goes out to you and yours. It is hard to be strong at times but you must be strong and don't be afraid to take all the love from others that is offered, it will be real. People do care. God Bless.

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I would like to say 30-30 but if I could grab one gun forever it would be my .357 Ruger Security Six.

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Hey trapshooter! I am too, 125,000 registered and I'm 66 yrs old now and love my 336 too. Mine is a 30-30 but am wanting a .444 or a .35 if I could find one. They are scarce here in Colo for some reason but have my eye on a nice .444. I still shoot a receiver sight(Lyman) but a scope is needed soon....

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I respectfully submit you have a beautiful wife and a beautiful Ruger. Those grips really stand out, did you make em or store bought. Anyway congrats to you and your family!

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Way cool, bogus bill! Thanks!

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I sure like my 340, Nikon scope is clear, solid mount for sure, lapped the barrel, glassed the action and it shoots better than I can.

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I've done many many stocks that are out in the weather big time(trapshooters). As mentioned in above thread, thin your Tru-oil or such 50/50 with mineral spirits. Of course get it sanded like you want then wet and raise the grain once or twice. Last time after you wet it let it dry for a few hours t...

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Got me, think it was made in the mid 80's according to what I read. Always had the walnut stock that is on it and a buckhorn rear sight if I remember right. Will have to do some more research on that. I bought it used in late 80's and put the peep sight on the next day then added the front sight jus...

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I'm 66 yrs old so the eyes are getting a little weaker and the fiber optic front sight combined with the Lyman receiver sight keeps me in the game out to about 150yds. Since I like hunting timber it works for me. I did refinish the stock and forearm, took off all the white line stuff and added the K...

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I am anxious to try the 130 grs so glad to hear it works well. The ones in the pic I cast myself, Lee 150 gr FN with gas check over 25 grs H-335. Just loaded them up so haven't been to the range yet with them. Cast bullets have that old classic feel and look that I like so much. Just a note on the r...

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Have had this 336 for many years and walked a lot of timber with it. 150 gr. Hornady, 34grs of H-335, 4 shots 3 bucks. Going to try the 130gr Speer and use my 340 for Antelope next year(if I draw). All good. Love the ole 30-30.

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