o.k. I probably overpaid for it a bit, but it matches the others in my collection
I'd love to see the collection of whomever bought it!
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- Mon Apr 17, 2017 12:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I bet this consignee is happy
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2008
- Mon Apr 17, 2017 8:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: PCP airguns
- Replies: 33
- Views: 6273
Re: PCP airguns
Another slight issues with PCP guns is the velocity. While one model may be good for 50 shots on one prefill, they're may be only 10 or 15 shots within a close enough velocity range to make accuracy repeatable. Generally a PCP velocity will climb the first few shots before it starts dropping. Tuning...
- Sun Apr 16, 2017 7:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: PCP airguns
- Replies: 33
- Views: 6273
Re: PCP airguns
I played with PCP guns for a while, but got tired of fooling around with SCBA tanks and/or pumping the darn things up. Spring guns or multi-pump guns fit my lifestyle better.
- Fri Mar 17, 2017 1:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Recurves again
- Replies: 30
- Views: 5785
Re: Recurves again
The lighter poundage bow will be easier to shoot for extended times, and that's what you'll need to get good at it. Years ago I had a 45 lb Colt recurve and it was enough poundage to hunt with, but still light enough to hold good form with extended practice. Then the speed craze hit me and I started...
- Mon Mar 06, 2017 9:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: MREs or DIY ?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3902
Re: MREs or DIY ?
I'm not really into the bugging out or in crowd, but I generally always have enough Spam, potted meat, etc. in the cabinets to make through unexpected snow storms, etc.
- Mon Mar 06, 2017 9:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Your choice of carry gun?
- Replies: 101
- Views: 16584
Re: Your choice of carry gun?
When I do choose to carry, 90% of the time is a Ruger LCP in my pocket. The other 10% is either a 38 j frame or a Glock 43.
- Mon Mar 06, 2017 9:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Thinking on buying a 1860 henry replica
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1849
Re: Thinking on buying a 1860 henry replica
I've saw some poor quality stuff from Henry. I'd personally probably lean towards the Uberti.
- Fri Feb 17, 2017 9:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Contenders !
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2169
Re: Contenders !
I went thorough a Contender phase about 25 years ago, but it didn't last. I just could get the single shot pistol bug again.
- Fri Feb 17, 2017 9:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning BL-22 ...YMMV... :(
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4424
Re: Browning BL-22 ...YMMV... :(
The BL-22 is my favorite of the 22LR lever guns. The Henry would be my very last pick. I've never been impressed with Henry quality.
- Wed Feb 15, 2017 7:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 9MM Defensive loads
- Replies: 37
- Views: 8555
Re: 9MM Defensive loads
Just about everything you read says the best performing 9mm loads are the hot 115 grains. I'm currently using Corbon 155 grain +p in my Glocks.
- Wed Feb 08, 2017 2:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Most Accurate 30-30...?
- Replies: 49
- Views: 6861
Re: Most Accurate 30-30...?
I've never owned a 30-30 would average any better than 2" at 100 yards with factory loads. That's "average" for multiple groups, not that one freak group we all shoot then carry around in our wallet or sticks in our minds as "what my rifle shoots". But a number of years ago,...
- Wed Feb 01, 2017 7:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Did YOU CCW at your wedding...???
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1576
Re: Did YOU CCW at your wedding...???
I just got married at the court house. The metal detectors and armed guards wouldn't have allowed me through the doors with a handgun
- Mon Jan 30, 2017 3:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Remington 700 story on 60 Minutes
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2368
Re: Remington 700 story on 60 Minutes
I've seen a number of the old ones that had been rendered unsafe by jack leg gunsmiths. The old Model 70 trigger was much easier to work on in my opinion.
- Mon Jan 30, 2017 3:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Melting led shot?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2019
Re: Melting led shot?
It's been a number of years since I melted any lead shot, but I don't remember it being that difficult. I don't remember the ratio, but we used the old lead shot with a little tin mixed in for most handgun bullets.
- Fri Jan 27, 2017 7:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: u,s, Army's new handgun
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3084
Re: u,s, Army's new handgun
It would be a logistics pain to change calibers. They'll be with the 9mm for a long time.Sixgun wrote:Surprises me they stuck with the nine......---6
- Wed Jan 25, 2017 3:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mike Venturino
- Replies: 47
- Views: 8022
Re: Mike Venturino
A fellow West Virginian (at least early on) and his writings started me loading "magnum" loads in my 45 Colt Blackhawk years ago.
- Wed Jan 25, 2017 3:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A special 1886
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4636
Re: A special 1886
I was wondering the same thing. Fantastic rifle, but I couldn't see the point in only 2" difference in barrel length of the same caliber unless they were perhaps different twist.veeman wrote:I wonder if the rate of twist is the same in both barrels?
- Sat Jan 07, 2017 10:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Nothing To Do? Don't Do THIS!
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3606
Re: Nothing To Do? Don't Do THIS!
I did a lot of reading over on castboolits about powder coating. I never did se the point in it for the most part. One thing that did look like it would work took me back in time when you could buy NYCLAD ammo. Nyclad was a dead soft lead bullet coated in some kind of plastic type coating. The adva...
- Sat Jan 07, 2017 9:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .22 LR M1 Garand and M14
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2365
Re: .22 LR M1 Garand and M14
Yup, I'll save my money and stick with the standard one.44shooter wrote:That's a dressed up Ruger
- Sun Nov 06, 2016 10:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Military brass
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1019
Re: Military brass
My only problem with military brass is the smaller case capacity due to the thicker brass. I have a few 223 loads that pretty much fill up a commercial case, but won't quite fit into the military brass.
- Mon Sep 26, 2016 9:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Democrats bristle at firearms limits in California
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2309
Re: Democrats bristle at firearms limits in California
The thing that p... all my friends off is the certified handgun list, they require ever model to be certified which apparently isn't cheap for the manufacture and some models therefore don't get done and are simply not available in CA. Approved handguns can be looked up here: http://certguns.doj.ca...
- Mon Sep 26, 2016 5:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Magnificent Seven
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2663
Re: Magnificent Seven
Scratch it off my list to see then.Lefty Dude wrote:It is nice to see Hollywierd produce a Film without the foul language, nude scenes, and sex acts of lust or perversion.
Just kidding. I can't wait to see it.
- Wed Sep 14, 2016 2:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Leupold scope rebate.............
- Replies: 4
- Views: 699
Re: Leupold scope rebate.............
I've always been a big fan of Leupold. Many of the optic gurus on some of the scope forums turn their nose and talk about Leupold relying on their name instead of keeping up with changing technology, but they've worked well for my needs. As others have said, their warranty is fantastic.
- Sun Sep 04, 2016 11:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Best gun lube for the Model 92?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2846
Re: Best gun lube for the Model 92?
For storage RIG for sure. For general lubricant on a working gun, whatever gun oil I have handy.
- Fri Aug 26, 2016 7:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I am in Tucson with Paco.
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3062
Re: I am in Tucson with Paco.
I was thinking more Merle HaggardOld Savage wrote:Paco lokks like Harrison Ford in Age of Adaline.
- Fri Aug 26, 2016 7:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New holsters for pocket guns
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3766
Re: New holsters for pocket guns
I thought everyone on the internet was either a former or current SEAL or some form of special forcesjdad wrote:Since I'm not a Tier 1 operator...
- Tue Aug 23, 2016 9:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: CZ550FS
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2445
Re: CZ550FS
I'm a CZ fan, but the 550's always seemed so darn heavy though.
- Mon Aug 22, 2016 8:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger single six, or 7
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1218
Re: Ruger single six, or 7
I've owned a number of Single Sixes over the years. The 5.5" barrel is a barrel length for general packing and shooting.
- Mon Aug 22, 2016 5:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Really?44wcf that bad? 223 that good.
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3043
Re: Really?44wcf that bad? 223 that good.
Both will do the job within limits, but neither would be my first choice.
- Mon Aug 22, 2016 5:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1911 collectors, this is for you
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1641
Re: 1911 collectors, this is for you
I wouldn't have it if they gave it to me. Well not for my own use or enjoyment of course. But maybe just to get that old pile of junk off the street
- Mon Aug 15, 2016 8:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Quick trip to the range w/ the new Defender
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1939
Re: Quick trip to the range w/ the new Defender
Just because they're sissies, is no reason to shoot them!2ndovc wrote: Popped in to Walmart for a 100 round box of sissy loads)
- Mon Aug 15, 2016 6:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Kim Rhode -- Medals in her 6th Olympic Games
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1363
Re: Kim Rhode -- Medals in her 6th Olympic Games
http://www.thepoliticalinsider.com/kim-rhode-endorses-trump Kim Rhode, who won the bronze on Friday in women’s skeet, came out for Donald Trump, saying, “I’m definitely Trump! He’s very much for the Second Amendment.” The media wasn’t happy about that and pressed, “But as a female athlete who just ...
- Thu Aug 11, 2016 9:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: HELP!!!!!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1325
Re: HELP!!!!!
It's just an extra part, don't worry about it
I'm not sure why the ejector would just fall out.
I'm not sure why the ejector would just fall out.
- Fri Jul 22, 2016 8:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Vienna Sausages
- Replies: 55
- Views: 6956
Re: Vienna Sausages
I buy my Vienna Sausages and Spam at Sams Club in bulk. Wonderful for hunting and fishing or even at home
- Wed Jul 20, 2016 8:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Question = Zulu time
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3035
Re: Question = Zulu time
Zulu time
- Tue Jul 19, 2016 10:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I have the coolest patients...!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1444
Re: I have the coolest patients...!
Did she leave them under a chair hooked up to an alarm clock and detonator?AJMD429 wrote:last week a woman brought me some jars of
- Tue Jul 19, 2016 10:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Any of you guys use Thermal Imaging scopes...?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1682
- Wed Jun 22, 2016 8:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mini mauser Mark X, Manchester, England
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1621
Re: Mini mauser Mark X, Manchester, England
I owned a M85 mini mausers in 7.62x39. Most of the actions were pretty rough as they came from the factory. They could be smoothed up some with a little work though.
- Wed Jun 08, 2016 2:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Carry leather squeaks
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1481
Re: Carry leather squeaks
Mink oil or Pecards should quiet down the squeaks.
- Wed Jun 08, 2016 2:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: By the numbers
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1224
Re: By the numbers
Great. I agree about starches and sugar. Sugar seems to be the biggest culprit in weight gain.
- Wed Jun 08, 2016 2:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Four for Four!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1531
Re: Four for Four!
Nice. A couple of those kids look kind of old....
- Fri May 27, 2016 7:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I feel like I won the lottery
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2628
Re: I feel like I won the lottery
A good gunsmith could add one as well as sawing a couple inches off the stock and adding a nice misfitting recoil pad!BlaineG wrote: No compass in the stock?
- Thu May 26, 2016 11:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Powders for snubbies
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1497
Re: Powders for snubbies
There are newer powders, but Unique works well for me for short barreled revolvers.
- Wed May 25, 2016 7:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning 92 44mag - what's the going rate
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1881
Re: Browning 92 44mag - what's the going rate
Very true. I've refinished an A-Bolt and a 92, both were a beast to strip. And refinishing to match the original finish is far beyond my skills.Pete44ru wrote:.
The stock finish can be "fixed", but please be aware that the Browning epoxy stock finish can be a PITA to deal with.
- Wed May 04, 2016 12:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Not leverguns at all. Need some advice
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3696
Re: Not leverguns at all. Need some advice
I'd love to have a couple of those myself, but stick them on Ebay and you'll get the top dollar for sure.
- Tue Apr 26, 2016 2:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Life Below Zero Question
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5589
Re: Life Below Zero Question
IMO the "Last Alaskans" is the only tolerable of the living in the north shows. At least the first years episodes there wasn't "too" much added drama. Hope they don't muck it up (like Life below Zero and Living Alaska) the second season. Also pretty sure that the guy with the M9...
- Thu Apr 14, 2016 10:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Knife talk: Marbles' 'military' picket knife
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2507
Re: Knife talk: Marbles' 'military' picket knife
I've got a couple of Navy Camillus dated in the 60's.
- Tue Apr 12, 2016 6:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Glockless.....
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3817
Re: Glockless.....
I'm more of a 9 and 45 guy, but if you like the 40, pick up the police trade in and have at it. I wouldn't worry about wearing it out.
- Mon Mar 28, 2016 1:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Velocity change with powder position -- progress maybe
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1205
Re: Velocity change with powder position -- progress maybe
I never did any in depth testing, but I always used pillow stuffing to hold the powder in place in many 454 loads. It did seem to help with consistency over the chrono.
- Thu Mar 24, 2016 7:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Smokeless In BP
- Replies: 48
- Views: 4107
Re: Smokeless In BP
I've loaded reduced smokeless loads w/ fillers for years in several cartridge rifles & had lots of fun but I've seen hammers go to full cock & half cock in a muzzle loader from too much back pressure through the nipple w/BP... Dunno what would happen with a duplex charge of BP & smokele...