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- Sun Nov 22, 2020 2:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .22 Mag Cylinder Swap to different Ruger Single Six?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5560
Re: .22 Mag Cylinder Swap to different Ruger Single Six?
Yep, the sights were not that crisp for me today, either. I kept loosing the front sight. I didn't shoot that great to start with, but adjusted the windage a little. I decided to check it out closer and run a cleaning rod down the barrel and tried to hit the edge of the cylinder holes, but I didn't ...
- Sun Nov 22, 2020 2:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .22 Mag Cylinder Swap to different Ruger Single Six?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5560
Re: .22 Mag Cylinder Swap to different Ruger Single Six?
Wow! I would have never thought that would work between those two different pistols.
- Sun Nov 22, 2020 12:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .22 Mag Cylinder Swap to different Ruger Single Six?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5560
Re: .22 Mag Cylinder Swap to different Ruger Single Six?
It is not my area, so this is just a guess. They are mass produced, so the difference just cannot be much. How much would need to be explained by someone who knows more than I do. Yep, that's what I was thinking too. And I have had enough lemons from not only Ruger but other brands too, to know tha...
- Sat Nov 21, 2020 11:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .22 Mag Cylinder Swap to different Ruger Single Six?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5560
.22 Mag Cylinder Swap to different Ruger Single Six?
I have a blued Ruger Single Six, which I bought used without a Magnum cylinder. It doesn't shoot that great with the .22 long rifle cylinder. I mean it's ok but not outstanding, but I would like to have a throw around .22 mag Ruger and I don't want to use one of my other Ruger single sixes for this....
- Wed Nov 18, 2020 11:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Having a hard time deciding between 444 Marlin or 45/70
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4545
Re: Having a hard time deciding between 444 Marlin or 45/70
I have owned both and killed deer with both. But now days, I just own a few 45/70's, but I wouldn't have a problem with a good 444. Personally, i think the 45/70 is the best choice and so many more rifles are chambered for it. And if you do not handload, the 45/70 is easier to find ammo for and has ...
- Wed Nov 11, 2020 8:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My Favorite Levergun Cartridge
- Replies: 76
- Views: 9349
Re: My Favorite Levergun Cartridge
I think the 30/30 has to have the title of most popular caliber, and the Winchester 94 as the most popular leveraction rifle. My favorite round for the 30/30 is the old 170gr Silvertip. The Silvertips seem to be the best at hitting hard and opening up fast. Way back, about 30 years or so, I bought a...
- Tue Nov 10, 2020 1:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Guy dissing leverguns....
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1850
Re: Guy dissing leverguns....
Well, the guy had some good points as far as they went. And if I was shooting hundreds and or thousands of rounds, then I would probably say, the AR's (good ones) might have less failures, but if neglected badly, a good leveraction would probably still work, but I have had AR's that got dirty, start...
- Mon Nov 09, 2020 11:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: No offense to John Browning, but....
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4463
Re: No offense to John Browning, but....
I have Marlins but mostly Winchesters, all models pretty much. Personally, I think the disassembly for cleaning is over rated and basically a non issue. I have Winchesters over a 100 years old and several more that are 70 years old, and many of them (I seriously doubt) have ever been taken apart and...
- Mon Nov 09, 2020 10:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Favorite levergun
- Replies: 80
- Views: 9042
Re: Favorite levergun
Old Savage wrote: ↑Sun Nov 08, 2020 10:08 pm Lastmo, have a .243 like your .308. It is my most accurate rifle, 1/4" group at 100 yds., 30+ years old.
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- Mon Nov 09, 2020 10:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Favorite levergun
- Replies: 80
- Views: 9042
Re: Favorite levergun
Lastmo, have a .243 like your .308. It is my most accurate rifle, 1/4" group at 100 yds., 30+ years old. Yep, then can be quite accurate. Many years ago, I was sighting mine in at 200 yds, and my brother in law had a .270 Model 70 Featherweight he was shooting. His rifle was averaging 5 inch g...
- Mon Nov 09, 2020 10:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WANAMACHER ARMS SHOW CANCELLED!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 564
Re: WANAMACHER ARMS SHOW CANCELLED!
Yep, I always go, have for 25 years or more but I had already decided to pass it up this time. I can't wear a mask all day, about an hour is my limit, and with all of those people walking around, no way, I was going to chance it. But the bad thing is, by the time we can have a show there, we will pr...
- Sun Nov 08, 2020 9:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Favorite levergun
- Replies: 80
- Views: 9042
Re: Favorite levergun
I would like to have one in .243, and I might just buy one, the next time I see a good used one. I had another one in .308 also, for a spare, but it set in the safe for a few years, never needed a spare, so I gave it to my oldest son.
- Sun Nov 08, 2020 9:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How do they do it?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3921
Re: How do they do it?
I remember driving west to east accross North Kansas and the wind liked to of blew me off the road, and it just never seemed to let up. I finally found a semi-trailer truck and got on his butt and pretty much drafted him probably close to 200 miles or more. That did help quite a bit, but I guess it ...
- Sun Nov 08, 2020 9:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Favorite levergun
- Replies: 80
- Views: 9042
Re: Favorite levergun
My favorite has got to be my Browning BLR in .308 win for actual hunting. But another favorite is one of my Model 94's, pre-64 30/30, because it's so handy to always have with me. It's permanent home is in a saddle scabbard lashed to my side by side. Mostly, it's my Armadillo and coyote gun, and the...
- Sun Oct 18, 2020 11:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: “...if only one gun...” [eyeball roll]
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3174
Re: “...if only one gun...” [eyeball roll]
Well, of course one gun has never been that practical for the broad spectrum of needs that might arise during a time of social upheaval. Of course in a pure survival situation in the woods, etc. A good .22 rimfire rifle with a lower powered scope makes sense, because of the low report, and portabili...
- Tue Sep 22, 2020 12:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Audacity of Some
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2183
Re: The Audacity of Some
That's crazy, are they not going to at least investigate the tow truck driver? What was the B.S. story from the tow truck driver?
- Tue Sep 22, 2020 12:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WANENMACHER ARMS SHOW
- Replies: 5
- Views: 984
Re: WANENMACHER ARMS SHOW
I have only missed one show in probably 20 years or more. But I don't know about this time. I can't wear that dammed mask all day, (I do good to make it for an hour in the grocery story before hyperventilating) and I would be afraid not to wear it and go with that many people.
- Thu Aug 27, 2020 5:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Done
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2888
Re: The Pandemic - A Bit of Perspective
Great Post? I knew all of that stuff, but I am not sure I thought about it in that time line. Thinking about it, this really helps me understand, my parents and grandparents, and what shaped them. I remember my dad telling me stories of his life, during the Thirties, and beyond. I remember him talki...
- Fri Aug 21, 2020 6:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Montana or Wyoming? added pics
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3980
Re: Montana or Wyoming?
I have only been out there once. I would love to go back again, in the summer. I liked Dubois but that was a lot of years ago. The had an old cafe down town, that served really good food and you could tell it was where the locals ate, often. Not a tourist trap. I found the people to be pretty friend...
- Fri Aug 21, 2020 6:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Best Stocked GunShop in Your Area
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2381
Re: Best Stocked GunShop in Your Area
Here in Arkansas, we have a lot of gun shops. I have probably 10 to 15 within a 30 mile radius. Ammo is getting scarce in 9mm, .223, and a few other calibers. Some are geared towards the black guns and tactical, but lots of them have or are libel to have anything, that might be used. No one has a go...
- Tue Aug 18, 2020 12:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cowboy Coffee!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1915
Cowboy Coffee!
Now, I am not much of a coffee nut, and actually went most of my life with hardly ever drinking a cup, because I just never liked it that well, and it didn't like me much either, often giving me heartburn or indigestion if I did start drinking it regularly. Which I have tried it, to replace sugary d...
- Mon Aug 17, 2020 11:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Firewood and Firearms
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2285
Re: Firewood and Firearms
I don't keep a gun on my person when cutting firewood, because I just don't want anything extra to tote around, and I am not in country where the risk is very high of needing protection but just in case I see a coyote, armadillo, or something, I always keep at least currently, my Kel-tec PMR 30, .22...
- Sat Aug 15, 2020 9:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bought another leveraction, yesterday, etc.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1972
Bought another leveraction, yesterday, etc.
Since I am retired, maybe I have too much time on my hands, or something. I have been splitting and hauling wood, the last few days, but but still been on ebay too much, buying axes. I love axes, bought a Kelly Perfect double bit, and a 2 Kelly single bits lately, and a Collins crusier double bit, a...
- Sat Aug 15, 2020 9:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What's your favourite muzzleloader
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3587
Re: What's your favourite muzzleloader
I don't have any pictures to put up right now. But I had a couple of left hand flinters made up, which I really like. One is a 54 cal, Virginia rifle, I think it is called. It's long, and made by Matt Advance out of Mississippi. And the other is a little plainer, but with brass furniture, and is a ....
- Sun Aug 09, 2020 10:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: First Brand New gun in a while, Ruger
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2849
Re: First Brand New gun in a while, Ruger
Classy looking rifle...seems to have a full sized buttstock like a 77/22. Always liked the look of a light colored stock......slap on a decent scope and see what it does at 50 and 100 with good ammo.. ...I'd be interested in seeing the results as most 10/22's are OK in the accuracy dept but nothing...
- Sun Aug 09, 2020 10:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: First Brand New gun in a while, Ruger
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2849
Re: First Brand New gun in a while, Ruger
My dealer friend say he bought it from Davison's or maybe it Davidson's. He only got one in and wishes he had bought more.
- Sun Aug 02, 2020 7:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: First Brand New gun in a while, Ruger
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2849
Re: First Brand New gun in a while, Ruger
Here's the left side, has a cheek piece, not that it matters much to me, since I normally shoot left handed, but I kind of like the looks of them. IMG_0099.jpg Lastmohecken, I've never owned a 10-22, never liked the looks. I've shown your pics to my wife and said she can buy me one for my b-day. Ri...
- Sun Aug 02, 2020 6:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: RETIRED! DIDN'T EVEN KNOW IT WAS SUNDAY
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2512
Re: RETIRED! DIDN'T EVEN KNOW IT WAS SUNDAY
I do need to know what time it is on Sunday night, because I don't want to miss Yellowstone.
- Sun Aug 02, 2020 6:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Things I miss: Really good Hardware Stores, and AXEs
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2705
Re: Things I miss: Really good Hardware Stores, and AXEs
Yep, Snow and Neally was a great old brand, but did go through a bad stretch there for a while. The new ones may be ok, now.
- Sun Aug 02, 2020 2:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Things I miss: Really good Hardware Stores, and AXEs
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2705
Things I miss: Really good Hardware Stores, and AXEs
I was just lamenting that all of the big box stores, etc, have pretty much ran the fine old time, decent hardware stores, out of business. We still got one or two old hardware stores around, but unfortunately, many of the old line quality products and stock are long gone, and never coming back. My l...
- Sun Aug 02, 2020 1:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: RETIRED! DIDN'T EVEN KNOW IT WAS SUNDAY
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2512
RETIRED! DIDN'T EVEN KNOW IT WAS SUNDAY
Due to the Covid 19 stuff, we hadn't been going to church lately, as my wife and even myself are kind of in a higher risk category for potential complications, and we are pretty much trying to avoid large groups. So! After spending 2 hrs on the computer early this morning, checking my stocks, and in...
- Sun Aug 02, 2020 1:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: First Brand New gun in a while, Ruger
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2849
Re: First Brand New gun in a while, Ruger
I just love blued steel and wood as opposed to a plastic stock which seems like the default stock, offered anymore.
- Sun Aug 02, 2020 1:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: First Brand New gun in a while, Ruger
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2849
Re: First Brand New gun in a while, Ruger
Here's the left side, has a cheek piece, not that it matters much to me, since I normally shoot left handed, but I kind of like the looks of them.
- Sun Aug 02, 2020 1:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: First Brand New gun in a while, Ruger
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2849
First Brand New gun in a while, Ruger
Well, I haven't been buying any guns, too much, lately, especially new guns, but one finally tripped my trigger. I just don't get too excited about plastic much, but a wood stocked gun is another animal. I found this Brand New Ruger 10/22, with a pretty cool wood stock, and I guess they are only mak...
- Sat Jul 25, 2020 12:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Serpents.....
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1421
Re: Serpents.....
They certainly are collectible but IMHO, they were never the equal of the Smith and Wesson as a shooter. I shot a lot of combat matches back in the 80's when it was not that uncommon to see a Python in a gunshop, at a little higher price then a comparable Smith, and I could have used them, as also, ...
- Thu Jul 23, 2020 12:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bulk 308 64 cents a round at PSA
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2020
Re: Bulk 308 64 cents a round at PSA
I have lots of ammo, so I am not going to jump on a buying spree. I am sure I have enough for any survivable scenario I can visualize. What a person ought to figure out is how and where to stash a portion of one's guns and ammo in case of confiscation due to liberal prosecutors attacking lawful defe...
- Wed Jul 22, 2020 11:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Done
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4198
Re: So Much For, "Buy a 9mm Cause You Can Always Find Ammo For It"
which 350 do you have. or three fifties. I passed one up when I shouldn't oughta have . what's the smiley for "ooops" ? to Stretch's point, I have some 40 pistol ammo, and no glock. not buying any 40 pistols, but you never know when a drop gun might show up I have a Remington 700 Classic ...
- Tue Jul 21, 2020 8:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Done
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4198
Re: So Much For, "Buy a 9mm Cause You Can Always Find Ammo For It"
I remember in the Obama era during the hording, that 9mm was a little scarce, but not as bad as .22 rimfire ammo. 40 cal Smith and Wesson was fairly plentiful, as well as 30/30 and a lot of normally less popular or even sort of obsolete calibers could be found. I buy 9mm also, but it's not my favori...
- Sat Jul 18, 2020 11:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shingles Vaccine
- Replies: 31
- Views: 5656
Re: Shingles Vaccine
I took the new Shingles vac. which was in 2 parts given a few months apart, if I remember correctly, about 2 years ago. My arm might have hurt a little for a day or two, but I don't remember it being that big a deal, or I would have remembered it and I don't really.
- Fri Jul 10, 2020 9:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Vintage Weaver Pivot Scope Mount (Updated With Pics)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2418
Re: Vintage Weaver Pivot Scope Mount
I have had a fair amount of experience with that mount. Not on a rifle but on a pistol. Back in the early to mid 1980's, I had a gunsmith/dealer friend of mine who drilled and tapped the barrel of my Smith and Wesson model 41 and mounted that very same swing over mount. For those that don't know, th...
- Wed Jul 08, 2020 8:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Talo's Wiley Clapp Carryhawk.... NICE!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1563
Re: Talo's Wiley Clapp Carryhawk.... NICE!
The original grips are a little too smooth, and the gun I had would just plain move too much in my hand, I just had a problem hanging onto it. The high dollar Stag Grips I added to mine, made all of the difference because the were just rough enough to get a good grip on the gun. But in the end I did...
- Sun Jul 05, 2020 12:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: from Robert Ruark
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1623
Re: from Robert Ruark
'Rich,' the Old Man said dreamily, 'is not baying after what you can't have. Rich is having the time to do what you want to do. Rich is a little whiskey to drink and some food to eat and a roof over your head and a fish pole and a boat and a gun and a dollar for a box of shells. Rich is not owing a...
- Sun Jul 05, 2020 12:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Red dots and sixguns: just how far?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1938
Re: Red dots and sixguns: just how far?
Well, this kind of reminds me of a conversation I once had with a friend of mine, regarding a herd of horses he owned, about 20 or more, at least, and I knew he probably didn't have a single one that was broke to ride. so I asked him, can you ride any of them? And he came back with "You can rid...
- Sun Jul 05, 2020 12:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: a picture for July 4th..
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1120
Re: a picture for July 4th..
If he gets another term, maybe we can get it done!
- Sat Jul 04, 2020 11:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Talo's Wiley Clapp Carryhawk.... NICE!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1563
Re: Talo's Wiley Clapp Carryhawk.... NICE!
Well, I am sure Talo will sell a few of them. I wouldn't buy one, because I already owned one in the past, with a fluted cylinder, similar to the new Talo, in 45 Long Colt. One thing I don't like about this new offering, is the unfluted cylinder, because it will be heavier. And the Birds Head grips ...
- Tue Jun 30, 2020 9:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Question / POLL
- Replies: 115
- Views: 22140
Re: Question / POLL
Almost 63 Guns and shooting, hunting has always been a big part of my life from the time I was 5 or 6 yrs old. Grew up on a farm, and moved back to the farm I grew up on, about 30 years ago and built a house. I just recently retired from construction work, and just have cattle now. I shot competitio...
- Mon Jun 29, 2020 10:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tense situation I'm glad I haven't had to be in
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2346
Re: Tense situation I'm glad I haven't had to be in
The grey area is, many states do not have a stand your ground law and you are actually required to run, even flee from your home, unless cornered before you can legally shoot. However, this is what is going to have to happen. People have got to be willing to stand up for themselves, to turn this aro...
- Sun May 24, 2020 8:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What do you guys know about Rem 760 mags?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6479
Re: What do you guys know about Rem 760 mags?
I remember now, once trying a 742 mag in a 760 and I found the mag release on the 742 mag to be bothersome at best. While a 742 mag might work, you really need to find an original Remington 760 mag for your gun. For one thing, it won't have the unnecessary 742 mag release built into the mag. You mig...
- Thu May 21, 2020 11:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: This Explains A Lot
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2269
Re: This Explains A Lot
Well, nothing surprises me anymore, but how do these oddballs get promoted to such lofty positions?
- Tue May 19, 2020 7:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What do you guys know about Rem 760 mags?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6479
Re: What do you guys know about Rem 760 mags?
It's been a while since I messed with the 742's or the 760's, but I am pretty sure that the mags are not interchangeable. A 760 is a pump, and a 742 is a semi-auto. The 742 has a built in bolt release lever in the magazine to catch the open bolt on the last round fired. The 760 does not have the bui...