I use 240gr XTPs over 23gr. of IMR4227. The velocity is right around 1500 in a 16" 94 Trapper.
Gunny may be right regarding the XTP if you are driving it for all the speed you can.
I usually don't, however, and find the XTP an accurate and versatile bullet.
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- Sun Jan 24, 2021 8:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Nosler JSP 240gr in 44 mag
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- Sun Jan 24, 2021 8:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Gun Room
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Re: The Gun Room
OMG!
It's like Six was talking about ME!
I'm in.....I'm in!
It's like Six was talking about ME!

I'm in.....I'm in!

- Sat Jan 23, 2021 4:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Gun Room
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Re: The Gun Room
When I was 30 or so, I worried about money like most people. Like my buddy Six, I played it pretty conservative. I've been to Six's house, and mine is even smaller. I've had a good job for this area but live more circumspect than most everyone I work with. They are also the ones worrying the place w...
- Fri Jan 22, 2021 9:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: It might be that owning a .32 Winchester Special has some advantages
- Replies: 7
- Views: 212
Re: It might be that owning a .32 Winchester Special has some advantages
I ordered 500 32WS brass from Starline a few weeks ago. It was about all that was in stock.
- Fri Jan 22, 2021 12:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Gun Room
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Re: The Gun Room
Never had either.
But thanks for the sound advice old buddy.
But thanks for the sound advice old buddy.

- Fri Jan 22, 2021 12:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: In Memory of Daisy Crockett
- Replies: 17
- Views: 252
Re: In Memory of Daisy Crockett
So sorry for your loss.
Few hurts are worse than the loss of a faithful friend who's love for you was without question.
Few hurts are worse than the loss of a faithful friend who's love for you was without question.
- Thu Jan 21, 2021 5:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Most used/useful load
- Replies: 2
- Views: 124
Re: Most used/useful load
I don't know if its most used, but its handy.
I use a plated 158gr RN over 6.5gr. Unique in .357. This load is easy shooting but has enough to do something if need be. It clocks 950 from a 4" model 66, about 1k from a 5.5" 2nd Gen SAA, and 1350 from a 20" Rossi src.
I use a plated 158gr RN over 6.5gr. Unique in .357. This load is easy shooting but has enough to do something if need be. It clocks 950 from a 4" model 66, about 1k from a 5.5" 2nd Gen SAA, and 1350 from a 20" Rossi src.
- Wed Jan 20, 2021 4:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rebarrelling a Marlin 1894 to 45 Colt
- Replies: 15
- Views: 235
Re: Rebarrelling a Marlin 1894 to 45 Colt
I agree Six. I know mine is only 3 shot. I guess my thought was it was ok seeing as I was standing up just leaning against the truck door and shot it with a 16" barrel and a ghost ring. But yes, I worry little about small groups. Up here, I never shoot very far. I'm much more concerned with first ro...
- Wed Jan 20, 2021 2:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Gun Room
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Re: The Gun Room
Zoey barks when someone pulls in the yard or she hears something outside. She won't sleep in the bedroom. She sleeps out where she can hear. She has the deepest, most ferocious bark you can imagine, but would be friendly to a ski mask wearing stranger with an axe. I don't care as all we need is to b...
- Wed Jan 20, 2021 1:13 pm
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- Topic: The Gun Room
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Re: The Gun Room
Haha yeah I've thought that too! We had a little Yorkie when the kids were young. He was the sweetest little dog but I think was a result of irresponsible breeding because he was quite "special needs". People suck. Now besides Big Z we have a little toy poodle named Maggie. She has not one desire to...
- Wed Jan 20, 2021 1:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rebarrelling a Marlin 1894 to 45 Colt
- Replies: 15
- Views: 235
Re: Rebarrelling a Marlin 1894 to 45 Colt
Not bad Doc. Were those cast or jacketed?
The group from my 44 was the 240XTP over 23gr of IMR4227. Not very hot. They muzzle about 1500 from the Trapper and are pleasant to shoot.
The group from my 44 was the 240XTP over 23gr of IMR4227. Not very hot. They muzzle about 1500 from the Trapper and are pleasant to shoot.
- Wed Jan 20, 2021 1:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Gun Room
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- Views: 178579
Re: The Gun Room
All true statements above boys. I've always liked cats. Their independence and GFY attitude is what I like. They are survivors of the first order. I've never shot a cat or dog. A dog chasing deer I would not hesitate. It used to be a real problem up here, but now the coyotes kill the dogs before the...
- Wed Jan 20, 2021 6:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rebarrelling a Marlin 1894 to 45 Colt
- Replies: 15
- Views: 235
Re: Rebarrelling a Marlin 1894 to 45 Colt
That's good shootin Six. My problem is that I'm not accomplished enough as a caster to get that kind of results. :D I can do pretty well with gas checked bullets, and get pretty good results with plain cast out to 100yds, but not as good as jacketed most of the time. My little 44 Trapper shoots pret...
- Tue Jan 19, 2021 11:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Gun Room
- Replies: 7526
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Re: The Gun Room
Our 4 legged friends are often a wonderful source of amusement. And these days, we need that more than ever. Zoey loves winter. She suffers in the summer. She doesn't do well in heat at all. Come winter, she is like a puppy. The colder and more snow, the better. When I go out to scrape the driveway...
- Tue Jan 19, 2021 4:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Gun Room
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- Views: 178579
Re: The Gun Room
Zoey catches her food dish every time.
She sneaks up real quiet. It must not hear her cause it doesn't even get a chance to run.
She sneaks up real quiet. It must not hear her cause it doesn't even get a chance to run.

- Mon Jan 18, 2021 11:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Gun Room
- Replies: 7526
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Re: The Gun Room
Well I got my first batch of "pre-ban" books today. Gonna order some more soon.
Then start working on some more stuff that will be on list for the next phase of totalitarianism.
Then start working on some more stuff that will be on list for the next phase of totalitarianism.

- Sun Jan 17, 2021 12:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Blackhawk vs KFrame
- Replies: 36
- Views: 601
Re: Blackhawk vs KFrame
Both the Blackhawk and K-frame are excellent handguns. What the K lacks in the absolute strength and longevity of the Blackhawk, it more than makes up for in compactness and shootability. As far as the .357 goes, I can't imagine life without either one. And also my 2nd gen Colt SAA for good measure....
- Sun Jan 17, 2021 12:08 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: FS----PA..Wheel Weights.*****ALL SOLD*****
- Replies: 19
- Views: 450
Re: FS----PA....Wheelweight Ingots
Wow! Even with so far to drive it's tempting......... 

- Sun Jan 17, 2021 8:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Gun Room
- Replies: 7526
- Views: 178579
Re: The Gun Room
Zoey is like that. She barks like crazy if someone comes in the driveway. This booming, really deep bark. She is all black and weighs 85lbs. Of course, her tail is wagging like crazy and she is excited because whoever it is is obviously there to see and pat her!😁 She loves everybody. Our neighbor sa...
- Fri Jan 15, 2021 11:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pellet Guns
- Replies: 19
- Views: 356
Re: Pellet Guns
To me, if you want to target shoot it's fine. If you want to feed yourself with small game, snares and traps are way more effective. The big and powerful air guns are quite pricey. And if we turn to air guns due to supply and legal problems with conventional firearms, rest assured, it won't be long ...
- Fri Jan 15, 2021 11:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Gun Room
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- Views: 178579
Re: The Gun Room
You guys are thinking too much.......even with Gestapo tactics by wiping out whole villages against partisans who had a handful of weapons could the Nazi's quell freedom. I'm semi old...I've done my part during my lifetime so it's up to the youngsters to preserve freedom....if they want to....freed...
- Fri Jan 15, 2021 8:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Gun Room
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Re: The Gun Room
Life behind the lines boys. It's been coming for a long time. People have just operated under the assumption they could do something about it. The game has been rigged for years. It's just now visible cause the goal has been achieved. Soon we will be hiding homemade radios in the attic. As I posted...
- Thu Jan 14, 2021 11:45 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: The bubble WE may be living in...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 183
Re: The bubble WE may be living in...
The real issue as I see it, is that when anything is in that much demand, and in that short of supply, it isn't long before people will steal and kill for it. Hang onto your hats kids! Tinfoil or otherwise. The ones who are slow to recognize a situation for what it is, are soon in a very bad spot. H...
- Thu Jan 14, 2021 11:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Gun Room
- Replies: 7526
- Views: 178579
Re: The Gun Room
Life behind the lines boys. It's been coming for a long time. People have just operated under the assumption they could do something about it. The game has been rigged for years.
It's just now visible cause the goal has been achieved.
Soon we will be hiding homemade radios in the attic.
It's just now visible cause the goal has been achieved.
Soon we will be hiding homemade radios in the attic.
- Thu Jan 14, 2021 11:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Feels good to be hunting again
- Replies: 12
- Views: 251
Re: Feels good to be hunting again
A little struggle is good in our lives. I wouldn't have thought so 20 years ago, but when you come out the other side better off, and with a better perspective, it becomes clear.
Glad all is well with you sir!
Glad all is well with you sir!
- Thu Jan 14, 2021 11:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: what are the odds?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 274
Re: what are the odds?
It won't happen. Something like that gives justified and moral power to resistance. They are way too smart for that. Instead, they will pick out a select few to demonize, then cast a poor light on all. Then make extreme examples of them. All one has to do is look at the playbook they have been using...
- Wed Jan 13, 2021 11:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Gun Room
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- Views: 178579
Re: The Gun Room
Best to just stay quiet and move it.
Ask me how I know...

Ask me how I know...

- Wed Jan 13, 2021 5:05 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Ammunition prohibition bill introduced...
- Replies: 15
- Views: 369
Re: Ammunition prohibition bill introduced...
I think there may be a perception issue here. the stealers of the government don't want to govern us, they plan to do the same thing to us that the bolcheviks did to the peasants in russia when they took control of that government. read some russian history. that is the playbook for what they plan ...
- Wed Jan 13, 2021 5:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Gun Room
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- Views: 178579
Re: The Gun Room
Been busy myself. Drove from GA to IL the past couple of days. Headed to southern LA next. Broke my glasses and have to go home to get a new pair. This being blind sucks! Never wore any until I was about 55-60. I'm right there with you Griff. I've had excellent vision all my life. The last year it'...
- Wed Jan 13, 2021 8:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Gun Room
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- Views: 178579
Re: The Gun Room
Yup. I never made it on yesterday. Got sidetracked getting some stuff done. Got a little today too.
Saying rain here Saturday. Weather is crazy!
Saying rain here Saturday. Weather is crazy!
- Mon Jan 11, 2021 4:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Gun Room
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- Views: 178579
Re: The Gun Room
Licked it!?
Thats gotta be worse!
Hey Griff!
Nope, no beer. It was pure stupid.

Thats gotta be worse!
Hey Griff!
Nope, no beer. It was pure stupid.

- Mon Jan 11, 2021 1:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Gun Room
- Replies: 7526
- Views: 178579
Re: The Gun Room
Jay...if your still there.........I don't see anything happening.......just an assault on our voice and our semi auto's......but we will WIN.......I honestly feel optimistic on that........what we saw the other day was nothing........wait until "they" actually try to take our freedoms away. I don't...
- Mon Jan 11, 2021 1:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Gun Room
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- Views: 178579
Re: The Gun Room
Sadly, old buddy, I ain't surprised a bit. Been seeing this coming. I'm just staying busy getting my ducks in a row. I start with what will be attacked, scarce, or banned first. Then work down from there. Luckily, I'm in pretty good shape. I'm sure you, and other people who see things for what they ...
- Sun Jan 10, 2021 9:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Gun Room
- Replies: 7526
- Views: 178579
Re: The Gun Room
Cool! Now that's what I call "gettin bombed"!
Probably should record the Stooges. Another week or so, and that will be sensored or banned.
Ordered some books today. Trying to get ahead of the burnings to come.

Probably should record the Stooges. Another week or so, and that will be sensored or banned.
Ordered some books today. Trying to get ahead of the burnings to come.

- Sat Jan 09, 2021 5:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester expert needed
- Replies: 14
- Views: 480
Re: Winchester expert needed
I agree. It's not that bad. I would work on the bore before I did anything. See how it cleans up.
- Sat Jan 09, 2021 2:37 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: What are they so afraid of?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 241
Re: What are they so afraid of?
The impeachment is to keep Trump from being a threat and running again. He already stated he would do so. That was a mistake
- Sat Jan 09, 2021 2:09 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Poop is hitting the fanblades guys....
- Replies: 14
- Views: 376
Re: Poop is hitting the fanblades guys....
Just like the capital, when unrest starts there will be many atrocities carried out by plants and agents inserted among the revolutionaries. These will be highly publicized among the unendingly demonization of the cause. As far as police enforcement, this is what defund the police is all about. They...
- Sat Jan 09, 2021 1:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Gun Room
- Replies: 7526
- Views: 178579
Re: The Gun Room
I won! Thanks Jay! I hit the submit button and your post came up saying "another post has been made". Thanks ole buddy and just for that I'm sending you the Colt of your choice....if there's any left....----6 Hey, wait a minute! Just to show you how much I appreciate it, don't bother to ship it. I ...
- Sat Jan 09, 2021 12:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Gun Room
- Replies: 7526
- Views: 178579
Re: The Gun Room
I tell ya dude........
I seen some people that don't like cats......
But you top the list.
Well, I just sold my Springfield Armory Loaded Micro Compact. Made some money on it. I never used it. The officers sized 1911s just ain't my thing.
Stick with my Governments and Commanders.
I seen some people that don't like cats......
But you top the list.
Well, I just sold my Springfield Armory Loaded Micro Compact. Made some money on it. I never used it. The officers sized 1911s just ain't my thing.
Stick with my Governments and Commanders.
- Sat Jan 09, 2021 10:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Gun Room
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- Views: 178579
Re: The Gun Room
I know I'm an outsider but I reckon it's not just your home grown democrats you are up against, the criminals in power are in cahoots with other governments near and far. Globalisation is behind a lot of what's going on and President Trump was definitely in the way and couldn't be bought. You are 1...
- Sat Jan 09, 2021 10:18 am
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Poop is hitting the fanblades guys....
- Replies: 14
- Views: 376
Re: Poop is hitting the fanblades guys....
I'm sorry boys, but it ain't gonna happen. And we will be sorry if it does. The Republicans are the same as the democrats. They just pretend to give the illusion of choice. Otherwise, we wouldn't be here now. Trump was alone, thats why he is where he is. The message has been sent loud and clear. The...
- Sat Jan 09, 2021 9:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1889 Marlin
- Replies: 6
- Views: 247
Re: 1889 Marlin
I've had a few old Marlins. I had a nice 1881 45-70 but sold it a few years ago.
The one I kept, and my favorite, is my 1889 2/3 mag rifle in 38-40. Just a beautiful and fun rifle. If your 44 shoots half as good as my 38, you will really enjoy it.
The one I kept, and my favorite, is my 1889 2/3 mag rifle in 38-40. Just a beautiful and fun rifle. If your 44 shoots half as good as my 38, you will really enjoy it.
- Sat Jan 09, 2021 9:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Gun Room
- Replies: 7526
- Views: 178579
Re: The Gun Room
Yup. I don't watch any television or news of any kind. Lies. All of it. There is no stopping what is coming. It's already happened in reality. The effects just haven't been widely felt. As I said, now is the time to keep it tight. Take care of yourself, your family, and your friends. Now is the time...
- Sat Jan 09, 2021 8:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Resisting temptation
- Replies: 25
- Views: 673
Re: Resisting temptation
To me there is nothing like a good old Remington 870 for things that go bump in the night! I do have my old Sig P228 within arms reach also. The last time I heard a loud noise in the night I grabbed my Sig and headed down stairs. It sounded like someone trying to get in the window. I slowly moved t...
- Fri Jan 08, 2021 9:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Gun Room
- Replies: 7526
- Views: 178579
Re: The Gun Room
End times bro.
Keep your stuff wired tight.
Keep your stuff wired tight.
- Fri Jan 08, 2021 3:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Gun Room
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- Views: 178579
Re: The Gun Room
. Thats gone too. :D And some day WE will be gone so shoot as much as you can young man! I command you! Keep those damm Colts, you deserve them. You understand boy???!!! Keep those barrels HOT!!!!! You damm well better NOT keep your powder dry...you keep the powder burnt and the lead in the air!!!!...
- Fri Jan 08, 2021 1:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Gun Room
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- Views: 178579
Re: The Gun Room
Cool buddy! Surprised you hadn't fixed it long before now.
I had a 4 5/8 stainless NMBH in .357 years ago. Traded it for a mini 14 i think. Thats gone too.
I had a 4 5/8 stainless NMBH in .357 years ago. Traded it for a mini 14 i think. Thats gone too.

- Thu Jan 07, 2021 5:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Gun Room
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- Views: 178579
Re: The Gun Room
Yeah. It's a 4 5/8 flat top. Sweet rig.
I have a 3 screw SB, and a 6.5" NMB in .41 with a SB grip frame on it.
Thats all I have for single action Rugers.
I have a 3 screw SB, and a 6.5" NMB in .41 with a SB grip frame on it.
Thats all I have for single action Rugers.
- Thu Jan 07, 2021 2:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Gun Room
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- Views: 178579
Re: The Gun Room
Hey hey! I don't want nobody pickin over that stuff down there! I got dibs.
Sorry Gunny. I got a sweet Ruger BH 357 off him last year.
Weird too. I don't have a lot of Rugers but that one called my name.
Sorry Gunny. I got a sweet Ruger BH 357 off him last year.
Weird too. I don't have a lot of Rugers but that one called my name.
- Thu Jan 07, 2021 1:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Gun Room
- Replies: 7526
- Views: 178579
Re: The Gun Room
Yeeeessss! That was a typo. I meant to write 1/4x20.
You know, something small an unobtrusive.
You know, something small an unobtrusive.
