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- Fri May 20, 2011 3:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Selling a gun when heavily invested in ammo/components
- Replies: 16
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Re: Selling a gun when heavily invested in ammo/components
Ifn' it were me, I'd store some, mebbee 100 rounds. On the rest I'd pull the bullets (remelt), and dump powder and store everything together in a good air tight container (dies good ammo, primed brass, and any special tools/parts needed for reloading) Won't take up much room and you may pick up aot...
- Thu May 19, 2011 6:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Selling a gun when heavily invested in ammo/components
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3022
Re: Selling a gun when heavily invested in ammo/components
I probably will shoot off the balance before selling. Seems like the least laborious method.
If I decide to sell at all, that is.
If I decide to sell at all, that is.
- Thu May 19, 2011 5:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Selling a gun when heavily invested in ammo/components
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3022
Selling a gun when heavily invested in ammo/components
I'm considering selling a gun that I'm pretty sure would fetch a decent price. The catch is that I'm pretty heavily invested in reloading components as well as factory and handloaded ammo. Most of the components could be sold, as could factory ammo, but I wouldn't know what to do with handloaded amm...
- Thu May 19, 2011 5:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cast Bullets vs Milk Jugs
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4084
Re: Cast Bullets vs Milk Jugs
Cool. I love a good ballistics test.
- Fri Apr 22, 2011 6:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Opinions on current production .30-30 lever actions
- Replies: 42
- Views: 8648
Re: Opinions on current production .30-30 lever actions
Sorry to necro the thread.
I handled one of the Rossi Rio Grands in a local shop today. The fit an finish is absolutely atrocious, and I', by no means a stickler for fit and finish
I liked the feel of the Mossberg, but if the inner workings are an issue I'm disinclined to take a risk.
I handled one of the Rossi Rio Grands in a local shop today. The fit an finish is absolutely atrocious, and I', by no means a stickler for fit and finish
I liked the feel of the Mossberg, but if the inner workings are an issue I'm disinclined to take a risk.
- Sun Apr 17, 2011 9:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Opinions on current production .30-30 lever actions
- Replies: 42
- Views: 8648
Re: Opinions on current production .30-30 lever actions
I'm definitely going to head to Kittery when I'm ready. They have some used 336's there for half the cost of a new one.
- Sat Apr 16, 2011 11:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Opinions on current production .30-30 lever actions
- Replies: 42
- Views: 8648
Re: Opinions on current production .30-30 lever actions
From what I gather Henry makes a quality 30/30 very smooth action with quality USA workmanship. I owned a Henry 22 levergun, and it was topnotch. http://www.henryrepeating.com/rifle-3030.cfm http://www.chuckhawks.com/henry_30-30.htm http://eastcoastgunsales.com/admin/_ImageUploads/Product%20Images/...
- Sat Apr 16, 2011 11:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Opinions on current production .30-30 lever actions
- Replies: 42
- Views: 8648
Re: Opinions on current production .30-30 lever actions
Jason, If you are within driving distance of Kittery Trading post you might want to check out their selection of used guns: http://www.ktpguns.com/ They have a full page of used 30-30s. Jack I love that place as it's a veritable candy store for outdoorsmen and gun folk. I'm not in easy driving dist...
- Sat Apr 16, 2011 9:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Opinions on current production .30-30 lever actions
- Replies: 42
- Views: 8648
Re: Opinions on current production .30-30 lever actions
I'm enamored with the 336 BL, but they seem a little harder to find. I guess an extra 1.5" of barrel probably won't make any real difference, though.
- Sat Apr 16, 2011 9:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Opinions on current production .30-30 lever actions
- Replies: 42
- Views: 8648
Re: Opinions on current production .30-30 lever actions
Is the crossbolt safety the only issue with the newer Marlins?
I've never known anything different, so it doesn't bother me too much.
I've never known anything different, so it doesn't bother me too much.
- Sat Apr 16, 2011 8:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Opinions on current production .30-30 lever actions
- Replies: 42
- Views: 8648
Opinions on current production .30-30 lever actions
I know from experience that the 336 is excellent, but I'm curious to find out if anyone has first hand experience with the .30-30s offered by Mossberg and Rossi. I've been scraping together the proceeds of my freelance writing projects and I can almost afford to start rebuilding my armory after sell...
- Sat Apr 16, 2011 8:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Warning about Midway
- Replies: 34
- Views: 6507
Re: Warning about Midway
Hmmm. Don't know if this is routine now or not, but I ordered a scope from Midway, sent UPS. Once it made it to the UPS depot (3/4 mile from my house), it was then delivered to the local Post Office for delivery (???) . My regular postman delivered it, left it on the porch for me (good guy). I thou...
- Sun Feb 27, 2011 2:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 336bl
- Replies: 0
- Views: 921
336bl
There's one of these sitting in my local gun shop and I almost have the coin saved. Anyone have first hand experience with it? I like how short and handy it is, but I'm not sure about the large loop lever.
- Sun Dec 26, 2010 7:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Got myself a lead casting furnace
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2699
Re: Got myself a lead casting furnace
I live in Maine now and it was a lot easier to find a place to shoot in Vermont. There were a lot of ranges given the size of the state and memberships were always as simple as walking into the local gun shop and buying one. The closest range to where I live now is an hour by car and I'm having a t...
- Sun Dec 26, 2010 9:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Got myself a lead casting furnace
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2699
Re: Got myself a lead casting furnace
I live in Maine now and it was a lot easier to find a place to shoot in Vermont. There were a lot of ranges given the size of the state and memberships were always as simple as walking into the local gun shop and buying one. The closest range to where I live now is an hour by car and I'm having a to...
- Sat Dec 25, 2010 12:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Got myself a lead casting furnace
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2699
Got myself a lead casting furnace
My wonderfully generous parents sent a little Christmas money our way, so I invested in a Lee production pot a can of Green Dot powder and a few boxes of 12 ga slugs. That should provide a few weeks worth of article fodder if I can find a place to shoot in this area. That's becoming a frustrating en...
- Sat Dec 18, 2010 9:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .357 Magnum Hunting... Being Laughed At :(
- Replies: 105
- Views: 26835
Re: .357 Magnum Hunting... Being Laughed At :(
Part of me wants to hunt with a stout buckshot load just because most people say I shouldn't. What can I say, I'm a contrary sort of person.
- Sun Dec 05, 2010 3:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-Set up my reloading gear at our new place
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1751
Re: OT-Set up my reloading gear at our new place
After being in storage since May, my reloading gear is once again set and ready to go!! Now I just need to find a place to shoot. Touch off a round on this Island, and it's in the police record :x The nearest range is an hour away. r lee ermy 02.jpg Mark :cry: ps, noticed as I'm posting this, you'r...
- Sun Dec 05, 2010 8:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-Set up my reloading gear at our new place
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1751
Re: OT-Set up my reloading gear at our new place
Jason, I just checked your website that you list on your posts. Very interesting tests you've run there; been thinking about getting a .357 Levergun carbine lately, so that article was very helpful. Good luck setting up your reloading stuff -- and in getting back to shooting more. Seems you did a l...
- Sat Dec 04, 2010 9:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-Set up my reloading gear at our new place
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1751
Re: OT-Set up my reloading gear at our new place
No. It's great to have a job and all, but I miss northern Vermont where I could shoot in my back yard.BenT wrote:That sucks!Jason_W wrote:
The nearest range is an hour away.
There isn't any public hunting land that you can shoot on that is closer.
- Sat Dec 04, 2010 9:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-Set up my reloading gear at our new place
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1751
OT-Set up my reloading gear at our new place
After being in storage since May, my reloading gear is once again set and ready to go!! Now I just need to find a place to shoot. Touch off a round on this Island, and it's in the police record
The nearest range is an hour away.
The nearest range is an hour away.
- Fri Dec 03, 2010 9:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How is your state doing ?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 5226
Re: How is your state doing ?
I just moved to a place with more deer than I've ever seen in my life. rack bucks galore. Unfortunately, they're all off limits :( I live on an Island that prohibits deer hunting, and it's leading to a lot of traffic accidents. I talked with a NPS biologist on the topic today as part of my research ...
- Wed Nov 17, 2010 5:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Client firearms-hunting data for 20 yrs NOW SHIPPING
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3196
Re: Client firearms-hunting data for 20 yrs soon available.
Excellent. I've been waiting for quite some time for someone to compile such a study. I'd love to write a review when it's ready.
- Fri Oct 29, 2010 4:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Buying cheap guns vs. buying good guns cheap
- Replies: 48
- Views: 7518
Re: Buying cheap guns vs. buying good guns cheap
What is the definition of cheap? A Marlin is pretty inexpensive when compared to a Uberti, but I've always had good luck with Marlins.
- Sat Oct 23, 2010 3:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: True Grit - Coming
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3234
Re: True Grit - Coming
I'm a huge fan of Coen bros. films so I might deal with the expense and irritation of the movie theater for this one. It will be nothing like the 60's version, though. I'm guessing a lot darker and with more realistic, bloody violence. These are the same guys who did "No country for Old Men&quo...
- Sat Oct 16, 2010 3:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-some recent gun and hunting relating writings
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1243
Re: OT-some recent gun and hunting relating writings
Thanks all. Writing the hunting guide story was one of best work days I've ever spent.
- Fri Oct 15, 2010 4:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-some recent gun and hunting relating writings
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1243
OT-some recent gun and hunting relating writings
Here's an update to my website on 45-70 gel tests. Thanks to TedH for doing all the leg work for me. http://www.diyballistics.com/?p=180 And here is a feature I wrote about a local hunting and fishing guide for the Newspaper at which I work http://mdi.villagesoup.com/news/story/hunting-and-fishing-o...
- Sun Oct 10, 2010 5:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just had to complain... OT
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3118
Re: Just had to complain... OT
Few things in life will wear on a person as much as having to share walls with strangers. Or friends or relatives for that matter. My wife and I actually once abandoned a considerable security deposit because the landlord decided to rent the other half of the duplex to people of questionable charact...
- Sun Oct 10, 2010 3:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Blazer alum shells in a lever?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2297
Re: Blazer alum shells in a lever?
I've fired blazers out of my 1894 without a problem.
- Sun Oct 10, 2010 2:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT 45ACP Glaser Ballistic Gel Test- Pics
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2157
Re: OT 45ACP Glaser Ballistic Gel Test- Pics
Good test!! A possible expansion would be to incorporate something to simulate a rib cage. For those who are interested, I get my gel mix from www.bulkfoods.com. And here's a link on ratios of mix to water for various densities http://www.frfrogspad.com/gelatin.htm I want to switch over to using syn...
- Sat Sep 18, 2010 6:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Last Of The 2010 Trout.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1139
Re: OT: Last Of The 2010 Trout.
Nice browns.
My next shot at trout will be after the lakes freeze up.
My next shot at trout will be after the lakes freeze up.
- Fri Sep 10, 2010 8:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Glaser Safety Slugs
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3432
Re: OT Glaser Safety Slugs
Anyone carry them in your defense guns? I never tried them before, but I just picked up some for my 45s. They say these are 145 gr. at a velocity of 1350 fps. Seems like they would be just the thing for home protection where penetrating an interior or exterior wall could be bad news. Hey, you've go...
- Fri Sep 10, 2010 9:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Say you could create all the cartridges you need...
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1305
Re: Say you could create all the cartridges you need...
I've thought that a series of cases based on the .35 remington and chambered in an easy to carry semi-auto with changeable upper assemblies would be an interesting concept. Maybe neck the case down to .25" or .24" for varmints and small deer, and up a little bit (maybe .375") for moos...
- Mon Sep 06, 2010 4:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-How far do you have to travel to shoot?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3920
Re: OT-How far do you have to travel to shoot?
About 30min. Would take about 10 if there was a straight-shot road, but there ain't. County roads stop at one set of farms and we have to go around. Similar situation in coastal Maine. Your destination could be 5 miles away as the crow flies, but all the inlets and peninsulas make it an hour's driv...
- Mon Sep 06, 2010 11:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-How far do you have to travel to shoot?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3920
OT-How far do you have to travel to shoot?
I was spoiled in Vermont where no matter what town you're in, you're no more than 20 minutes drive from a range. Where my wife and I will be living soon, the closest range is a little more than an hour drive.
- Sun Sep 05, 2010 9:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Rifle scope marketing hype................
- Replies: 42
- Views: 5188
Re: OT Rifle scope marketing hype................
You may have noticed at the range what happens when looking through a small aperture at a brown-on-brown target, it tends to disappear if you're not in full sun. High contrast targets such as silhouettes and bullseyes are no problem, but those aren't hunting situations. Binoculars are useful, but y...
- Sat Sep 04, 2010 4:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Rifle scope marketing hype................
- Replies: 42
- Views: 5188
Re: OT Rifle scope marketing hype................
There are more and more special applications these days. Muzzleloading is more popular, airguns are more sophisticated, scout scopes are more popular than ever before, etc. The variety is good to get the right scope for the intended purpose. With the popularity of laser rangefinders, calibrated sco...
- Sat Sep 04, 2010 10:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Rifle scope marketing hype................
- Replies: 42
- Views: 5188
Re: OT Rifle scope marketing hype................
Red dots are nice, aiming wise, but I'm not sure about relying on a battery. I have forgotten turn them off in the past
That's my shortcoming, but we all have to know our limits.
That's my shortcoming, but we all have to know our limits.
- Fri Sep 03, 2010 6:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-Finally, after 8 months, I'm employed again
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2701
Re: OT-Finally, after 8 months, I'm employed again
You may be one of the few pro-gun individuals to penetrate the murky and sinister world of journalism. Remember your roots...! :wink: Actually, they seem pretty open minded. When applying, I referred to my website as an example of my writing/editing abilities, and the gun content didn't put anyone ...
- Fri Sep 03, 2010 4:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-Finally, after 8 months, I'm employed again
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2701
Re: OT-Finally, after 8 months, I'm employed again
Hope so. There are some big chunks of public land, as well as open to the public paper company land relatively nearby. Unfortunately, hunting is not allowed on the island where we will be living, excepting nuisance permits.El Chivo wrote:hopefully you'll get some decent hunting in.
- Fri Sep 03, 2010 3:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Rifle scope marketing hype................
- Replies: 42
- Views: 5188
Re: OT Rifle scope marketing hype................
A good scope will have a decent light gathering ability that will add 20 minutes or so to both ends of the hunting day... when you need it most. You will also reach a point in life when iron sights are pretty much useless due to a lack of quality eyesight. You'll still be able to drive to your hunt...
- Fri Sep 03, 2010 3:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-Finally, after 8 months, I'm employed again
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2701
Re: OT-Finally, after 8 months, I'm employed again
Thanks all. I'm looking at rental ads as we speak.
- Fri Sep 03, 2010 1:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Rifle scope marketing hype................
- Replies: 42
- Views: 5188
Re: OT Rifle scope marketing hype................
I'm considering going scopeless altogether. There is something about spending several hundred dollars on a rifle, and then having to spend another $100 or more on a decent to good scope that irks me. I've never had much luck with budget model scopes. Additionally, I feel like scopes can sometimes be...
- Fri Sep 03, 2010 1:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-Finally, after 8 months, I'm employed again
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2701
OT-Finally, after 8 months, I'm employed again
I was just offered a job as a newspaper reporter for a local weekly in a very nice part of coastal Maine. We haven't worked out the start date yet, but I've already started the housing scramble. I'm pretty psyched.
- Fri Aug 27, 2010 8:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Link to comment towards EPA on petition banning lead ammo
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1055
Re: Link to comment towards EPA on petition banning lead ammo
It's already been dismissed by the EPA.
- Wed Aug 25, 2010 1:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: NO ! NO ! OH, NO !
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3313
Re: NO ! NO ! OH, NO !
same here.BlaineG wrote:I'd be scared to take 'er out of the house.
I can't see spending $7k on a gun that I'm afraid to shoot or hunt with. Is it meant to be a collector's piece/investment?
- Mon Aug 23, 2010 10:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Who makes a decent and affordably priced .44 WCF revolver?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1712
Re: Who makes a decent and affordably priced .44 WCF revolver?
Love that placetdoor wrote:If used is acceptable, these aren't all that far from you :
http://www.ktpguns.com/interior.php/pid/28
tdoor
- Sun Aug 22, 2010 12:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Who makes a decent and affordably priced .44 WCF revolver?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1712
Who makes a decent and affordably priced .44 WCF revolver?
In the price range of $400 to $600, if such a thing exists.
- Sat Aug 21, 2010 1:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Laid Off? Need work? Post it here and lets network!
- Replies: 215
- Views: 417013
Re: Laid Off? Need work? Post it here and lets network!
Jason, Mind if I ask how old you are? Are you presntly in good health and able to work physical work or maybe security type work/? Also getting the CDL like stated above and driving tankers(specifically water tankers)would do also. Pennsylvania is darn hard to beat,there are tons of jobs going on w...
- Wed Aug 11, 2010 2:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Question for 86er Ref: 35 Rem vs 30 WCF
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4392
Re: Question for 86er Ref: 35 Rem vs 30 WCF
I'm thinking of more of a research survey. Questions like: 1. What cartridge 2. What animal 3. Approximate range 4. Where on the animals anatomy was it hit? 5. How far did the animal run after being hit? Of course, limitations of such a survey is that people could lie, or have inadvertently fudged ...