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by Leverdude
Tue Dec 18, 2007 12:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Deer Hunting with a Beemer at 140...
Replies: 22
Views: 4187

Lazy mans burger maker eh.
Wonder, if you put a sausage casing over the exhaust,,,, nah couldn't possibly work.:lol:
by Leverdude
Tue Dec 18, 2007 12:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hobie - Why did our "titles" change?
Replies: 54
Views: 9089

I always liked this one better. More features. I like the PM feature. This way you can contact a member privately without useing E-mail.
Imagine I'll keep clicking on the other link until it stops clicking tho. :lol:
by Leverdude
Wed Oct 10, 2007 8:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win 92 25-20
Replies: 13
Views: 2926

I'd buy it if I had the cash in hand.

Finally got a 25/20 barrel for a Marlin 1894 project I need to do sometime.
I'm backlogged & dont know when I'll get to it, but I gots a barrel! :P
by Leverdude
Tue Oct 09, 2007 9:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: your first deer
Replies: 64
Views: 11331

I didn't shoot a deer until I was 29. Had been shooting for years but had nobody to take me hunting that first time. Ended up hooking up with my youngest uncle who I never knew hunted. Anyhow, the first day of my first hunt I shot a doe with my 7mm08 BLR before 8:00 AM. I bought the gun especially b...
by Leverdude
Tue Oct 09, 2007 9:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 load help
Replies: 7
Views: 2351

Don't take this the wrong way, Chief, but if you don't have The Load Book for 45-70, the Lee Manual and maybe a couple others, please do so. That way you can see some pressure tested loads and do a little intelligent extrapolating on your own....loads just thrown out there are sometimes suspect. An...
by Leverdude
Tue Oct 09, 2007 7:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kind of OT - is your name the same...
Replies: 32
Views: 5603

Got the same handle everywhere on gun/hunting forums.
by Leverdude
Tue Oct 09, 2007 3:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pictures
Replies: 11
Views: 2649

Looks like a great time. I also like the way you have him standing/holding the rifle on the rest. I'm just betting it's easier for a kid to shoot that way. Thanks for sharing. He chose the position. They been shooting awhile now & know the basics. I pretty much let them do what they want so lon...
by Leverdude
Sun Oct 07, 2007 11:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pictures
Replies: 11
Views: 2649

Pictures

Went to the range today with my boys. Only took a couple pictures there but had more on my camera already. http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a186/Leverdude/Shooting%20pictures/100_3098.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a186/Leverdude/Shooting%20pictures/100_3100.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/al...
by Leverdude
Sun Oct 07, 2007 4:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Frustration; Lever gun sights
Replies: 20
Views: 3998

Scopes are why it's not D&T'd for a receiver sight. The youngin's of today don't think a rifle is complete without a scope on it! :roll: Its not D&T for a scope neither. IMNSHO they sure shoulda tapped the sides if they werent gonna do the top. I love Marlins but think loseing them holes on...
by Leverdude
Sun Oct 07, 2007 4:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - "White" Men and the Democrat Party
Replies: 24
Views: 4485

Sharpton is a racist, plain & simple.
by Leverdude
Sun Oct 07, 2007 4:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PICTURE POSTING
Replies: 6
Views: 1179

Photobucket does it for you. :wink:
by Leverdude
Sun Oct 07, 2007 9:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - "White" Men and the Democrat Party
Replies: 24
Views: 4485

Not from a pro gun point of view Junior. I'm fed up with the current crop of Rep myself but, & its a big but :P as screwed up as they are they leave guns alone. I cant say I believe that any less restrictions would have happened post 911 with the Dems in power. But I can say, with sincerety that...
by Leverdude
Sun Oct 07, 2007 8:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barrel length .44 magnum Rossi?
Replies: 12
Views: 5350

I find I shoot better with weight up front & have started leaning towards longer barrels. I'd likely go with the 24" unless its their straight oct barrel, 20" is about perfect for me with those. Longer barrels dont offer more stability to the bullet if thats what you mean, but for me i...
by Leverdude
Sat Oct 06, 2007 8:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Frustration; Lever gun sights
Replies: 20
Views: 3998

Arent they D&D'd for a tang sight Joe?

I had the same problem with a lyman replacement front years ago. Wish I'da knew, I coulda sent you one already minus the bead for free. :lol:
It was bent too when I got it. Its very thin just under the bead.
by Leverdude
Sat Oct 06, 2007 1:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Something for the next generation
Replies: 24
Views: 3848

Kids are awesome! http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a186/Leverdude/Shooting%20pictures/100_2937.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a186/Leverdude/Shooting%20pictures/100_2790.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a186/Leverdude/Shooting%20pictures/dcp_2972.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...
by Leverdude
Sat Oct 06, 2007 11:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What rifle and load(s) will you use this hunting season?
Replies: 53
Views: 10375

Honestly, I'm not even close to figureing that one out yet. :lol: I believe I'll bring my BLR or 1895 45/70 as a backup/bad weather gun but my primary gun will be an older Marlin lever gun. Its a toss up right now between a "55" 336 in 30/30, a model 36 in 30/30, an 1893 32/40 or a 1893 38...
by Leverdude
Sat Oct 06, 2007 9:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Serial numbering
Replies: 10
Views: 2014

I should have said all centerfire lever actions, as thats what I meant.
Most didn't serialize rimfires until they had to.
by Leverdude
Fri Oct 05, 2007 10:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Serial numbering
Replies: 10
Views: 2014

I think Winchester numbered all his guns, even the Henry's. I dont know it for a fact but its what I think. :wink: I bet serial numbers came along with mass production in a big way. Colt was probably among the first. Thats a tough one to research. I bet some gunmakers numbered guns before the indust...
by Leverdude
Fri Oct 05, 2007 10:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Before & After
Replies: 5
Views: 1224

Looks good.
I'm not sure I understand your question though.
Does the barrel/action wobble in the wood, or does the barrel wobble in the action?

If its the barrel/action connection thats wobbling, I dont have a clue how to tighten it, but I sure wouldn't recommend shooting it.
by Leverdude
Fri Oct 05, 2007 2:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi/EMF forearm removal - ?
Replies: 7
Views: 1747

I thought the tube was pinned to the tube hanger deal up front.
Could swear I needed to drift out that pin to get the tube moveing forward, but it has been a coupla years. :)
by Leverdude
Fri Oct 05, 2007 6:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Real-life kill zone analysis and question
Replies: 15
Views: 2852

I guess if every deer presented a nice broadside shot an 8X11 paper would work. In my experience thats not the case & I find myself trying to thread a bullet thru trees & brush at an uncooperative walking quatering away target in the woods. Good thing is most all my deer were taken under 100...
by Leverdude
Thu Oct 04, 2007 6:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rattling
Replies: 15
Views: 3634

I never had luck rattleing. Tried real antlers, fake antlers & them sticks in a bag things. I'v heard it works well pre rut as thats when theyre figureing out who's head dog. Once the rut sets in bucks are too busy chaseing does to fight much. It can still work they say because a lonely buck wil...
by Leverdude
Wed Oct 03, 2007 7:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLL - Separate Classifieds Forum?
Replies: 37
Views: 5808

I think its a great idea as long as its just one. Like Joe said, in my experience if you have 20 classified forums I tend to not look at any. Here I catch most for sale stuff because its in my face & I think it would be fine with ONE classified forum. But I'm easy anyway, so whatever happens is ...
by Leverdude
Wed Oct 03, 2007 6:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Selling One's Mistakes
Replies: 24
Views: 5374

I dunno, fair is fair & all that, but we dont have a classified section here. If its posted in a discusion forum I'm a little at a loss why folks cant discuss it. I kinda doubt any comments were meant to harm the sellers but rather just to help the potential buyers. just me, but I'd go by the av...
by Leverdude
Tue Oct 02, 2007 7:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: '07 buck hunt
Replies: 21
Views: 4502

Great job Vall!

I gotta say it never ceases to amaze me to see all that country, all them hills, & not a tree in sight. :shock:
by Leverdude
Tue Oct 02, 2007 6:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Vet Cuts Down Mexican Flag Flying above US Flag (Reno)
Replies: 39
Views: 7285

Good on him........Those Mexican dudes were American citizens. What really upset me off was the Reno LEO statement that they could file charges against the fella that cut down the flag.... They said they could charge him with stealing it. I'm all for what he did, dont get me wrong, but if the guy p...
by Leverdude
Sun Sep 30, 2007 11:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: new guy here
Replies: 30
Views: 5125

another question, is there any way to put a scope on the rifle without having to drill holes (i'd rather be without extra holes and a scope than have a scope and a few extra holes)? Nope, not to my knowledge anyway. I did see & shoot a 92 Winchester that was scoped once that needed no new holes...
by Leverdude
Sun Sep 30, 2007 8:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1893
Replies: 11
Views: 2893

Nice gun. Dont have Brophys book next to me but I found this that indicates it was made before 1913. Medium Action: Model 1893: 1893 to 1921 or 22. PAT'D OCT. 11,1887. APRIL2.1889. AUG. 1, 1893 25-36, 30-30, 32-40 32HPS, 38-55 Some early 1893's did not have the two piece firing pin. Serial numbers a...
by Leverdude
Sun Sep 30, 2007 7:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yet another problem, bent extractor. PIC
Replies: 11
Views: 2164

Weird,
That happen going in or coming out?
by Leverdude
Sat Sep 29, 2007 6:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help identify case failure. Pic. headstamp pic added.
Replies: 25
Views: 4373

WCF3030 wrote:
cnjarvis wrote:What was the headstamp on that case?
Reloaded military brass.
But whats the headstamp? It can tell the place & time of manufacture & maybe initial brass quality. :wink:
by Leverdude
Sat Sep 29, 2007 10:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can't understand cant
Replies: 17
Views: 3484

Its easy if you think on it. Since the sights or scope are OVER the barrel but angled slightly down, so the bullet rises as it leaves the muzzle the sighting system must be aligned in order to hit what your shooting at. Its only aligned when held level. The bullet rises & falls into your target....
by Leverdude
Thu Sep 27, 2007 2:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: how do I adjust trigger lbson my marlin 336a
Replies: 2
Views: 948

I usually polish the hammer & sear surfaces myself. Its not hard if you can be careful. No need to change anything just remove machine marks. That aside I had a local smith/clockmaker do my 1895 Marlin last week. He got me to 3lbs 7oz's for $30. I only recently discovered him, I found him on a l...
by Leverdude
Thu Sep 27, 2007 2:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Two New England October Gun Shows Coming
Replies: 1
Views: 772

Pete,
I may hit the Big E show if I'm around.
What day you planing to attend? Maybe we can meet up for a bit if you like.
by Leverdude
Wed Sep 26, 2007 11:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - gun control as racism
Replies: 12
Views: 3096

We got the 14th ammendment to ensure states respected constitutional rights. Got put in there to keep some southern states from denying guns to blacks for the most part, but it sure seems to indicate that states cant over regulate, or let municipalities in their borders over regulate gun ownership.
by Leverdude
Wed Sep 26, 2007 7:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Creepy and wrong... Autocanibalisim?
Replies: 23
Views: 4572

I just dont know. :shock:
by Leverdude
Tue Sep 25, 2007 5:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WOW!! JDad..**Now With Link To Pics**
Replies: 7
Views: 1560

Got a buncha X-boxes? :?
by Leverdude
Mon Sep 24, 2007 10:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WOW!! JDad..**Now With Link To Pics**
Replies: 7
Views: 1560

Yeah, thats just not right Tubby. :P I tell you what tho, I bought a few guns now from guys here & on a couple other forums & every time I'v been impressed with the honesty & obvious attempt to do right. Its strange. Alot of the internets composed of a bunch of pretty far out people or g...
by Leverdude
Sun Sep 23, 2007 9:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PUMA / Rossi Model 92 versus Marlin 1894C
Replies: 13
Views: 3833

I told you in the other thread I generally like Marlins. Theres many reasons for that but the biggest one for me personally is the simplicity of the action. Theres simply no comparing to either a 94 or 92 Winchester action. Nothing wrong with them, their just more complex. One screw & you can pu...
by Leverdude
Sun Sep 23, 2007 6:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - S&W 39
Replies: 9
Views: 2235

[Well, I'll find out in a few hours just how well it shoots & functions] Are you back yet ? How did the folks, down at the Seven-Eleven, like it? :lol: :lol: :lol: They offered me 3 slurpies & 4 go go taquitos for it. :lol: Seriously, I put 125 rounds thru it. 100 hardball & 25 JHP's &a...
by Leverdude
Sun Sep 23, 2007 6:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to Lever Actions: Where should I start?
Replies: 33
Views: 6988

Most all can have quality control issues. Good thing about Marlin is they are very good about taking care of it. Rossi's feel solid because the Win 92 action its a copy of is a solid action. Dont be fooled into thinking this means theyre better guns. Many of them have issues too. Marlins 30/30s are ...
by Leverdude
Sun Sep 23, 2007 5:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to Lever Actions: Where should I start?
Replies: 33
Views: 6988

Remember I am a "newbie" here - the ammo is basic psitol ammo; i.e. .38 spl, .357 or .45 correct? Depending on the gun you choose yes those calibres are available. The Puma is only available in short cartriges. Marlin, Win or Brownings can be had in bigger calibres. Browning made a 1886 4...
by Leverdude
Sun Sep 23, 2007 5:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to Lever Actions: Where should I start?
Replies: 33
Views: 6988

What lever action manufacturers have good products? Marlin, Win, browning, Rossi, Henry What is the recoil like on these rifles especially in .38 or .45 colt? Negligable. Recommendations on buying my first lever action rifle? Handle a few & shoot them if you can. Theyre all good guns. How are P...
by Leverdude
Sun Sep 23, 2007 5:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 357 for deer?
Replies: 5
Views: 1684

I took a fat doe a couple years back with Fed American Eagle 158 gr SP.
She died right quick! :D
by Leverdude
Sun Sep 23, 2007 8:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Moscow (ID) can't enforce gun ban
Replies: 7
Views: 2198

People are the problem.
We need to ban people from homes, court houses & Churches! :P
by Leverdude
Sun Sep 23, 2007 8:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - S&W 39
Replies: 9
Views: 2235

Well, I'll find out in a few hours just how well it shoots & functions. :D Thanks Pete for the tip. I was wondering if there was an easy way to fix that. If it works out it'll be on my person pretty regular. All I have besides it is an old Colt 03 32 & an Accutek .380. the 380 was on loan to...
by Leverdude
Sat Sep 22, 2007 8:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - S&W 39
Replies: 9
Views: 2235

OT - S&W 39

Whats the consensus?
I bought one & will be putting some rounds thru it tomorrow. Never had a 9MM before. Handled a bunch of guns & this one felt good, looked to be in great shape & I could afford it. :D
by Leverdude
Sat Sep 22, 2007 8:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What can I do for a bad 25-35 bore?
Replies: 12
Views: 3093

I'll second John Taylor. Just got a 44/40 Marlin back from him.
Havent shot it yet, needs a fireing pin. Anyway he came highly recomended & did a great job for fair money & pretty quick turnover. Soons I get a pin from Wisners it'll go bang! :D
http://www.johntaylormachine.com/
by Leverdude
Sat Sep 22, 2007 6:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Politics - Fred Thompson's record on the 2nd Amendment
Replies: 24
Views: 5542

Anyone that votes for anyone that is not solidly in the 2A camp is dumber than dirt, I don't care what initial he has next his/her name. Thats a broad stripe to paint. Heck GW aint solidly anything let alone pro gun. Lotsa dumber than dirt folks around I reckon. :lol: Solid politicians dont exist a...
by Leverdude
Sat Sep 22, 2007 8:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Politics - Fred Thompson's record on the 2nd Amendment
Replies: 24
Views: 5542

Anyone that votes for anyone that is not solidly in the 2A camp is dumber than dirt, I don't care what initial he has next his/her name. Thats a broad stripe to paint. Heck GW aint solidly anything let alone pro gun. Lotsa dumber than dirt folks around I reckon. :lol: Solid politicians dont exist a...
by Leverdude
Fri Sep 21, 2007 6:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Politics - Fred Thompson's record on the 2nd Amendment
Replies: 24
Views: 5542

I like Paul, but he is not going to get elected, so why focus our energy on him? Thompson has a very solid chance of winning the primary. He certainly has the best understanding (outside of perhaps Paul) of the Constitution and the principles of Federalism. He is much more likely to be on the right...

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