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by brucew44guns
Sat Jul 29, 2017 9:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Introduction and the .348
Replies: 22
Views: 4541

Re: Introduction and the .348

I've been a non hunter for a long time, but do own an original Deluxe model 71, low 4,000 serial number, mint condition. I was always impressed so much with the way the 200 grainer Winchesters tipped over an elk in Oregon, that I purchased, over a few years, 60 boxes of ammo, have 750 new Winchester...
by brucew44guns
Thu Nov 20, 2014 12:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: got my venison for the year
Replies: 20
Views: 2837

Re: got my venison for the year

A little persistence pays off---glad you got a nice reward for your patience too.
by brucew44guns
Mon Nov 17, 2014 7:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Black Rifles
Replies: 52
Views: 31863

Re: Black Rifles

Thanks again guys, been off Leverguns awhile, came back, and you all gave me your time and concerns, I appreciate it. I did buy a Colt today. 6920 LE MPG-B, it will come from Davidson's, and get it Wednesday this week. I hope the disease of AR's is more treatable than the levergun variety of disease...
by brucew44guns
Fri Nov 14, 2014 9:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Black Rifles
Replies: 52
Views: 31863

Re: Black Rifles

Just as I figured---you guys gave me a lot to think about, and it's appreciated. Probably will get a LMT---just because my neighbor bud sells them and he does not rob me on stuff. The rifle will be for plinking and amusement mostly, I'm a collector and acquirer more than a hard core shooting enthusi...
by brucew44guns
Thu Nov 13, 2014 8:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Black Rifles
Replies: 52
Views: 31863

Black Rifles

I've got many levers--love them all, but I have strayed just a bit, and would appreciate you guys giving me free info. I want a .223 AR. I can spend up to a grand or so, maybe 1100. I think I want a Colt---maybe it's just the name. My FFL neighbor wants me to buy a LMT (Lewis Machine Tool) AR, son-i...
by brucew44guns
Wed Jun 26, 2013 6:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W product
Replies: 9
Views: 1480

S&W product

You guys are the encyclopedia of guns as I see it------Did Smith & Wesson make a particular model 6 gun in .38 special but built on an N frame? If you know the model number let me know. It might not exist.
by brucew44guns
Thu May 02, 2013 6:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 20
Views: 2514

Re: Uberti Done Good

Steve----you didn't just buy a shootin iron, you also made a great investment. You will have pride in that rifle all the rest of your life. I'm glad for you.
by brucew44guns
Mon Apr 29, 2013 8:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: defense shot gun
Replies: 61
Views: 6686

Re: defense shot gun

I knew my Levergun friends would offer good stuff to think about. I'll let you know what I get----may go ahead and repeat on the 870 like I already own, keeping everything familiar. That Winchester SXP is nice too, in fact all the suggestions look plenty ok for the intended purpose. Thanks, I'll get...
by brucew44guns
Sun Apr 28, 2013 6:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: defense shot gun
Replies: 61
Views: 6686

defense shot gun

You guys are full of good advise--- I have an 18.5 inch Remington 870 tactical shotgun--one of those all black babies that looks scary and mean, holds 6 in the mag and one in the chamber. They make the same gun that holds 4 in the mag, but mine is a 6 capacity. I want to get another similar gun, onl...
by brucew44guns
Sat Oct 27, 2012 10:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Eat Yer Hearts Out!
Replies: 36
Views: 3834

Re: Eat Yer Hearts Out!

Getting a "baby" like that is enough to make a grown man shed a tear griff----- :mrgreen: happy for you indeed! Nice one.
by brucew44guns
Sat Oct 27, 2012 10:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 348 Winchester
Replies: 163
Views: 32786

Re: 348 Winchester

I've got # 4079. My dad bought it like new from Howard Hill in 1945, the famous archer of the 50's, actually it was Howards son-in-law. Dad gave it to me in 1962, 50 years ago now. It's killed many mule deer, one elk in Oregon in the Coast range. No man can buy the rifle from me, nor would I sell th...
by brucew44guns
Mon Mar 26, 2012 8:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Steam threshing
Replies: 7
Views: 1485

Re: Steam threshing

I always wondered how the threshers didn't get a good fire started in the wheat field in the dry of summer and burn up everything. They must have cleared off a space. Those guys worked for pennies a day doing some hard old serious work, yet they got by somehow.
by brucew44guns
Sun Mar 18, 2012 7:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A thank you to Jeff Quinn
Replies: 11
Views: 2214

Re: A thank you to Jeff Quinn

I had to smile at this article and also to several of you levergunners comments. I too am guilty of not appreciating the 30-30. For years I lived in Oregon and hunted elk and deer. I firmly belived that even the 30-06 was way too little cartridge to seriousely kill. If it wasn't a 405 grain 45-70, a...
by brucew44guns
Wed Feb 01, 2012 6:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger Vaquero SS 44 Spl. (PIC ADDED)
Replies: 31
Views: 3437

Re: Ruger Vaquero SS 44 Spl. (PIC ADDED)

Congrats on the new .44 Fred. I have the bright stainless 7 1/2 inch "old" 44 mag Vaquero, most accurate of all my handguns. I also bought 4 5/8 "old" blue model Vaquero in .45, still unfired. Take a look at the .41 "Hunter" model, it comes in .45 and .44 also, really n...
by brucew44guns
Sat Jan 07, 2012 3:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thoughts on restoring a Winchester Model 71
Replies: 32
Views: 5744

Re: Thoughts on restoring a Winchester Model 71

My Model 71 is # 40XX, long tang deluxe. It too was mistreated in that it had a side mounted scope my dad put on when he acquired it in 1945 from a friend who bought it new in 1936. I had those mounting holes filled, and the gun re-blued when I inherited it in 1962, big mistake. Truth is, your gun h...
by brucew44guns
Fri Dec 02, 2011 4:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Well, my day just got more interesting...HOT DIGGITY!
Replies: 38
Views: 3685

Re: Well, my day just got more interesting...HOT DIGGITY!

Bound to be many heads roll, but yours may just roll into a very sweet spot. I hope it will anyhow. Prayers sent, and good luck.
by brucew44guns
Mon Oct 03, 2011 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT New Blackhawk in .357
Replies: 5
Views: 1616

Re: OT New Blackhawk in .357

I have a 7 1/2 inch Blackhawk .357 that I resally like. It's a blue one, and is exactly as mentioned---a serious shooter but not a punisher. My other several Rugers are 45's and 44's, the 44's do punish a bit, but still enjoyale arms to own.
by brucew44guns
Thu Sep 08, 2011 6:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bought some ammo
Replies: 4
Views: 1742

Re: bought some ammo

Jay, got a rich son-in-law that places 5,000 dollar orders sometimes for a pallet of powder, primers, bullets etc, shot gun shot and so on. Some distributor he knows really likes him, and seems to just cut him all sorts of slack due to quantity buying, and this has gone on for awhile now. About 2 ye...
by brucew44guns
Wed Sep 07, 2011 3:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bought some ammo
Replies: 4
Views: 1742

bought some ammo

Today I treated myself to some ammo, figured it was not going to hurt to beef up inventory a bit. No sales tax, no delivery charge---Got some American Eagle .357 158 grainers for 19.80 a box of 50, got some more in same brand 44 mags, 240 grainers at 33.50 a box of 50. Don't figure I got ripped too ...
by brucew44guns
Wed Aug 31, 2011 6:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some of my guns, pictures
Replies: 22
Views: 4153

Re: Some of my guns, pictures

Back in about 1986 or so, those 71 Brownings came out, I got a standard grade 24 incher. Then, after getting married again in 1995, my bride bought a new unfired carbine in same, the wood was virtually identical to the first. Finally, in 2006, I got a heck of a deal on two unfired hi-grades in rifle...
by brucew44guns
Sat Aug 27, 2011 3:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What a stoke of LUCK!
Replies: 15
Views: 2625

Re: What a stoke of LUCK!

I can well imagine that you are a "giver" yourself. Good things come back when you invest once in awhile to some one elses good fortune. This was a good score for you, good news to hear.
by brucew44guns
Tue Apr 26, 2011 12:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Not A Lever But I Had To Get It
Replies: 27
Views: 4350

Re: OT - Not A Lever But I Had To Get It

Always happy to hear of a fellow gunner who lucked out and got something really good for a fair price. Good on you Steve.
by brucew44guns
Tue Aug 24, 2010 10:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 35 Remington range debut...pics
Replies: 4
Views: 1375

Re: Marlin 35 Remington range debut...pics

Probably no need to worry about why someone sold this rifle, plenty of us have done that, and regretted it later. I have a 94 Win, that I paid 115 bucks for at a gun show in Salem, Oregon in 1985. It is like chrome, no blueing left at all, and the wood is plenty worn. Shoots like a dream, and is act...
by brucew44guns
Fri Aug 20, 2010 9:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: PETA Can Go To Heck...
Replies: 20
Views: 2662

Re: OT: PETA Can Go To Heck...

Amazing how some in this world have tried to put a guilt trip on someone for setting down with a knife and fork to eat a chunk of cow meat. I don't know how long I could live if I had never tasted beef, but at 65 I'm still looking to grill a big T-Bone soon, despite Pita.
by brucew44guns
Thu Aug 19, 2010 7:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ted Nugent in the news
Replies: 48
Views: 5369

Re: Ted Nugent in the news

Ted is one of a dying breed, not many stars and celebs like him that I know of. One incident of him killing a deer, that could easily have been done in ignorance of law, is not enough for me to throw him in a trash can. When I compare this act, to about at least 100 politicians in Washington who are...
by brucew44guns
Thu Aug 19, 2010 6:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Happy Birthday KirkD.
Replies: 25
Views: 2215

Re: OT Happy Birthday KirkD.

Kirk, I'm not so interested in your birthday today, as I am in the fact that you simply have many----many, more b-days in the future. What are you now?, about 90?, looks like you might have decades left :lol: All the best to you, happy day too!!
by brucew44guns
Thu Jul 29, 2010 7:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1895 Cowboy KABOOM!
Replies: 43
Views: 8049

Re: Marlin 1895 Cowboy KABOOM!

I have always shot the 405 grain Remingtons, 1300 feet per second I think it is. I hope I need not start worrying that I'm a dangerous man afield with that, or at a range, got 3 different ones that havn't blown up so far. You see this stuff and it makes you wonder.
by brucew44guns
Thu Jul 29, 2010 7:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bye bye kitty
Replies: 14
Views: 3310

Re: Bye bye kitty

Had a raccoon tearing up my corn patch couple nights ago. One of those will fall pretty easy to a regular old .22 long rifle, pretty shocking it has that much power. :o Guess we will eat some corn about Friday night, peaches and cream. Sorry raccoon.
by brucew44guns
Fri Jul 16, 2010 7:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Laid Off? Need work? Post it here and lets network!
Replies: 215
Views: 416964

Re: Laid Off? Need work? Post it here and lets network!

Just a suggestion: Any of you CDL drivers that can drive anything, why not consider tankers? Many times a local oil company has work up the rear end, and need a transport driver that is dependable and will work long hours. I drove fuel wagons 42 years, never saw a poor day, tankers don't work 8 till...
by brucew44guns
Fri Jun 11, 2010 5:46 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: NRA Politics (What to do, fixes, rants, information, etc...)
Replies: 53
Views: 92767

Re: NRA Politics (What to do, fixes, rants, information, etc...)

I've paid dues and been an annual member for 25 years at least. Earlier this spring, well after I had turned 65, I upgraded to Life, and they did credit me for 5 years paid ahead, which I thought was ok. I have never been against high salaries, if the employee does superb work, and gets things done ...
by brucew44guns
Sat May 01, 2010 3:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Slinging up a Marlin 336
Replies: 19
Views: 8408

Re: Slinging up a Marlin 336

A little off topic, but maybe some could help. I loaned my daughters boy friend one of my 336's (big mistake). When I got it back the sling was gone and the rear sling swivel was missing. I now have a hole in the butt stock where the sling use to attach. How do I fix it. Do I just buy a piece of do...
by brucew44guns
Mon Mar 22, 2010 8:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Perfect woods lever gun
Replies: 16
Views: 2291

Re: Perfect woods lever gun

You want to be a little different in the woods and that's understandable enough. In all my years in Oregon, only one time did I walk up on another hunter who was carrying an original .348 Win. I had mine that day and the other guy was a little surprised as I was. If open sights still work for you, t...
by brucew44guns
Mon Mar 22, 2010 8:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spring Snow In North Texas
Replies: 21
Views: 2394

Re: Spring Snow In North Texas

Here in Kansas where I'm at near Abilene, we got maybe 2 or 3 inches, but somehow on the open wheat fields all around my hose it blows and dumps on our road off the farm. Had to remove a biunch of snow Sunday just to drive out of here, almost bare everywhere else. Good exercise I guess.
by brucew44guns
Sat Mar 06, 2010 11:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Unhappy Cat
Replies: 22
Views: 2327

Re: OT - Unhappy Cat

I'm surprised that no one tossed a wet cat into a micro-wave to dry it off?
by brucew44guns
Sat Feb 06, 2010 9:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Saturday Feb. 6th Snow Storm Pictures.
Replies: 12
Views: 2037

Re: Saturday Feb. 6th Snow Storm Pictures.

Now that's what I would call "real" climate change. Where's Al Gore when you need him to shovel snow?
by brucew44guns
Fri Jan 29, 2010 9:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Most Beautiful Women
Replies: 219
Views: 31293

Re: OT - Most Beautiful Women

Is self nominating allowed? http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo262/sda1969/skydiving%204-5-09/skydiving4-5-09007-1.jpg http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo262/sda1969/huntingtripfeb2009054.jpg Huntress, I agree with Hobie, I believe you are the real McCoy. That smile advertises who you are, a re...
by brucew44guns
Wed Jan 13, 2010 11:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1886 45/70 some ?'s
Replies: 27
Views: 7209

Re: Winchester 1886 45/70 some ?'s

I guess for me, I will not drill any holes in rifles. I have a new Win 86 TD that I bought on this forum, and 2 Browning 86's, all 4 model 71 Brownings and a long tang deluxe 71. No way would I drill holes, I'm boring with those guns and have no guts to modify, I like them as is, a lot. I have a Bro...
by brucew44guns
Mon Jan 11, 2010 8:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Son is Home
Replies: 28
Views: 2060

Re: Son is Home

Guys like your son are simply the best the country has. I'm glad for you, and for him, that he is home safe now.
by brucew44guns
Sun Jan 10, 2010 9:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Argh, Temptation Is Killing Me
Replies: 30
Views: 2357

Re: Argh, Temptation Is Killing Me

Up until about 2 years ago, I had a streak of buying fever such as you describe. I got over it pretty good with abstinence and locking myself in a closet at times. But gun bug, which is like a mosquito bite in comparison, got took over by a bite that's like a crocodile bite when I started looking at...
by brucew44guns
Fri Jan 01, 2010 5:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: firewood
Replies: 37
Views: 4067

Re: firewood

I lived in the Cascades of Oregon for 20 years, had access to Old Growth Doug Fir. I've burned Madrone, Oak, Ash, Chinquapin, Cedar, Pine, Alder, Dogwood, and maybe a few more. Of all my favorites, I prefer old growth Douglas Fir, I'm speaking of a tree that was 50 inches at the stump. It's very sol...
by brucew44guns
Wed Dec 30, 2009 8:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Goodbye to my beloved wife
Replies: 77
Views: 8107

Re: Goodbye to my beloved wife

A woman such as you describe is priceless and virtually impossible to even remotely replace. I am touched by your heartfelt and detailed words of your feelings for the relationship you had with her. AJ spoke of the twinkle in her eye, such a sign of positive attitude she must have had, obviousely sh...
by brucew44guns
Tue Dec 29, 2009 10:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What do you use?
Replies: 64
Views: 7849

Re: What do you use?

propane furnace in the country of Kansas. But Im considering buying and putting an outdoors wood stove boiler. 400 gallons of water at 180 degrees, circulating through underground insulated pipes and through a heat exchanger on the forced air furnace. They are neat installations, only load wood in t...
by brucew44guns
Tue Dec 29, 2009 11:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: hiding things so no one can find them
Replies: 31
Views: 3682

hiding things so no one can find them

Without giving away all your secrets, has anyone in their meditations thought of an ideal and dry and safe hiding place to leave valuables---that no one on earth would likely find by just quick searching? Hate the thoughts of burying stuff, so that even I can't find it, and if it's buried it is not ...
by brucew44guns
Thu Dec 17, 2009 6:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MY HANDS ARE SHAKIN' AND MY KNEES ARE WEAK....
Replies: 40
Views: 3405

Re: MY HANDS ARE SHAKIN' AND MY KNEES ARE WEAK....

My bride is a Judy as well, and she has bought me a couple or three of my most treasured pieces. It'll keep Terry, she just may have a very nice reward in store for you for your patience.
by brucew44guns
Wed Dec 16, 2009 8:25 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: POLITICS - JOIN THE NRA
Replies: 95
Views: 199725

Re: POLITICS - JOIN THE NRA

I called the NRA on Monday the 14th. Got a "Life" for 375 bucks, I'm 65, and they even credited me back 100 bucks for the years I was paid ahead on annual membership. I was paid till Feb 2015, and they do offer right now 5 years for 100 dollars, so they made the total owed 275 dollars, whi...
by brucew44guns
Tue Dec 08, 2009 8:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-my new vehicle rant
Replies: 24
Views: 2698

Re: OT-my new vehicle rant

I know your pain. I bought a brand new Dodge HD 1/2 ton in 1967. 318 engine, 3 speed column, radio, heater, 8 ply tires were on it from the factory, and a nice rear bumper for towing. Out the door new for 2660 bucks including sales tax in Downey, California. I had a 2 year contract to pay it off, I ...
by brucew44guns
Tue Nov 17, 2009 8:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Prostate Biopsy results
Replies: 45
Views: 3835

Re: OT: Prostate Biopsy results

Joe, you gave us good news here, now go on and tell us shortly how you moved to Arizona or some such place to your liking and found a great job you enjoy, you can do it brother.
by brucew44guns
Wed Nov 04, 2009 7:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Not in the cards
Replies: 5
Views: 1077

Re: OT: Not in the cards

A "bad day" doing what you were doing, is still pretty good----compared to a lot of things. Just look at the kind of day the Democrats of New Jersey and Virginia had yesterday, real bad for them. Count your blessings!! You'll be back, and win next time.
by brucew44guns
Fri Oct 30, 2009 3:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's the best shot you've ever made?
Replies: 58
Views: 4204

Re: What's the best shot you've ever made?

My inlaws lived at Kelseyville, California out on 12 acres far from town. We were eating breakfast on their screened in back porch when a wood pecker started hammering the side of the house. Wifes dad said, go shoot that darned woodpecker before he destroys the house. When I opened the back screen d...
by brucew44guns
Fri Oct 30, 2009 2:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT -- Mayonnaise jar and 2 beers
Replies: 11
Views: 1172

Re: OT -- Mayonnaise jar and 2 beers

You need to figure a way to filter that beer after the experiment is over, seems like a waste. Maybe drink the beer first, fill the bottles back up with Mountain Dew, it looks like beer, no one will know :wink: