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by JB
Wed Dec 10, 2025 8:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Combination Guns
Replies: 9
Views: 347

Re: Combination Guns

Very nice! Maybe 20 years ago I picked up a NIB pre 68 Savage 24, complete with the hang tag. It is in 22 LR/20 gauge and is my favorite for rabbit hunting. I've always wondered why these combo guns aren't more popular here in the US? I don't know but I find them super handy, especially for small g...
by JB
Wed Dec 10, 2025 7:56 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Marlin 3-9x32mm scope
Replies: 0
Views: 75

FS: Marlin 3-9x32mm scope

Neat scope for the Marlin collector. Marlin brand 3-9x32mm. $75 shipped.
by JB
Wed Oct 08, 2025 5:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fur under the hickories
Replies: 28
Views: 8800

Re: Fur under the hickories

Every year I say I'm going squirrel hunting, but it's during our archery season as well and I'd rather hunt horns. Maybe this will be the year...
by JB
Wed Oct 08, 2025 5:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kahr Kollection
Replies: 14
Views: 2191

Re: Kahr Kollection

I've owned a couple Kahrs. I can't say anything negative about them, but I just never warmed up to them.
by JB
Wed Oct 08, 2025 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 94 14 Inch Barrel Sights Question
Replies: 16
Views: 1954

Re: Winchester 94 14 Inch Barrel Sights Question

I can't see 2" less barrel be worth the trouble of registering an SBR.
by JB
Mon Oct 06, 2025 7:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester Rangers hitting shelves
Replies: 21
Views: 4422

Re: Winchester Rangers hitting shelves

I'll be curious to see how the Rangers hold up long term. I haven't been impressed with most of the mid to lower priced Turkish made guns I've seen. The wood and metal are nice looking, but the quality is lacking with a lot of them.
by JB
Tue Sep 30, 2025 8:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CCW Attire
Replies: 47
Views: 11865

Re: CCW Attire

Jeans, IWB & hawaiian shirt or if in cooler weather, a sweatshirt or jacket. Not sure why, but I have literally never worn a shirt untucked as long as I have been dressing myself. A picture of me at 4 years old will show a tucked shirt. I'm in the same boat. I wore it tucked all through school,...
by JB
Tue Sep 23, 2025 7:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 375 winchester very versitle
Replies: 44
Views: 18912

Re: 375 winchester very versitle

I've got a Ruger No 3 in 375 Winchester, but have never gotten around to trying it out. It sits neglected in the safe :(
by JB
Wed Aug 27, 2025 8:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recently retired...and I
Replies: 30
Views: 12680

Re: Recently retired...and I

I retired fairly early two years ago, but still have a kid in school so don’t get to do all the fishing and shooting I’d planned on. My wife still works so summers I’m watching the kid and during school time I’m fairly restricted as well.
by JB
Wed Aug 27, 2025 7:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry Revolvers
Replies: 23
Views: 7740

Re: Henry Revolvers

I’ve never been a big Henry fan to begin with, but these revolvers don’t seem to do anything to change my mind.
by JB
Tue Jun 17, 2025 7:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Alliant Unique
Replies: 18
Views: 2856

Re: Alliant Unique

Unique was my favorite 38 special and 44 special powder for years.
by JB
Thu Jun 12, 2025 6:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who bought the last guns you sold?
Replies: 24
Views: 3479

Re: Who bought the last guns you sold?

Not a way to recoup much money on a lifetime of investment, but right now we still have an ATF that considers a $5.00 profit on a gun that you bought 20 years ago to be 'engaged in the business', even though inflation more than offset any true 'profit', so I suppose it's ok. It would make me mad th...
by JB
Thu Jun 12, 2025 8:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Does anyone have any experience with a Ruger No. 3 .44 Magnum
Replies: 13
Views: 3155

Re: Does anyone have any experience with a Ruger No. 3 .44 Magnum

A No 3 in 44 should make a fun rifle. The only No 3 I own is in 375 Winchester. It never gets shot, so I need to dig it out and either load up some ammo or haul it to a gunshow and trade it for something I would shoot.
by JB
Mon May 26, 2025 8:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: lead sled thoughts?
Replies: 17
Views: 3408

Re: lead sled thoughts?

I never had a use for one. It might be fine for doing chronograph work with lots of ammo testing, but I wouldn't count on the point of impact using the sled being the same as shooting without it.
by JB
Mon Apr 21, 2025 7:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any love for the.22 Hornet?
Replies: 48
Views: 41506

Re: Any love for the.22 Hornet?

I always like the idea of the hornet, but generally found better accuracy out of the .223 and I could load it down to hornet levels if needed.
by JB
Wed Apr 16, 2025 9:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gifted a rifle
Replies: 26
Views: 14047

Re: Gifted a rifle

A new M70 costs at least $1200. Clean it really well and put it away. Be patient, the bolt and maybe other parts may show up. If not, you can take your time shopping around and getting what you need. That Winchester isn’t eating anything Of course it is worth pointing out that a new model 70 is the...
by JB
Wed Apr 16, 2025 9:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Headspace question
Replies: 14
Views: 4674

Re: Headspace question

I obtained a replacement bolt for the Model 70 basket case 30-06. Full length resized brass, as well as a factory loaded cartridge, chamber and allow the bolt to close easily. With a Forster no-go gauge in the chamber the bolt will just close, but it takes some effort. From what I'm reading the no-...
by JB
Wed Apr 02, 2025 4:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: USPS: Here we go again
Replies: 46
Views: 35094

Re: USPS: Here we go again

I had a USPS insurance claim denied because "it's illegal to ship a firearm" according to the gentleman who handled the claim. I photo copied the USPS regulation on shipping firearms and filed an appeal. Luckily the person who reviewed the appeal could actually read finally approved the cl...
by JB
Wed Apr 02, 2025 4:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It happened to be a SIG 365 (failure)
Replies: 7
Views: 2939

Re: It happened to be a SIG 365 (failure)

Everything mechanical is subject to breaking or wearing out with enough use or miss-use. I wore a S&W 66 out, but it was used when I got it then I put a ton of hot loads thorough it. I also had a 45 Colt Blackhawk shoot loose, but it was also purchased used then feed a steady diet of hot handloa...
by JB
Wed Apr 02, 2025 4:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIP Val Kilmer
Replies: 15
Views: 6242

Re: RIP Val Kilmer

Willow was my favorite Val Kilmer movie, but I liked him in just about every role.
by JB
Sat Feb 08, 2025 10:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cleanest Burning Pistol Powder
Replies: 20
Views: 12174

Re: Cleanest Burning Pistol Powder

Rimfire McNutjob wrote: Sat Feb 08, 2025 5:42 pm N310 and N320. With the added advantage that you can actually buy them still.
I've found those to be very clean burning powders as well.
by JB
Sat Feb 08, 2025 10:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thinking of a Bolt Gun
Replies: 32
Views: 28736

Re: Thinking of a Bolt Gun

I don't think anyone can really answer that question for you, but you. Everyone has their favorites and everyone thinks their opinion is the best. There's a whole boatload of calibers that will work for you. 30-06 will work great for you. I'm a 308 man myself, but that's just what I like. The type o...
by JB
Wed Jan 01, 2025 2:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Model 37 Remington Targetmaster
Replies: 17
Views: 4301

Re: Model 37 Remington Targetmaster

They're probably the best rifle Remington ever produced in my opinion. I had a first year 37 with the barrel band once.
by JB
Mon Dec 23, 2024 11:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Black powder lubed bullets over smokeless?
Replies: 2
Views: 838

Re: Black powder lubed bullets over smokeless?

I'm thinking maybe or maybe not. There's a lot of bullet lubes out there including dozens if not hundreds of homemade mixes. I'd think not all lubes act the same, so it's hard to tell without a ton of testing.
by JB
Sun Dec 22, 2024 9:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For folks who don’t like LIVER….?
Replies: 36
Views: 14283

Re: For folks who don’t like LIVER….?

Beef liver and onions as well as chicken liver are high on my list of favorites.
by JB
Sat Dec 21, 2024 5:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lighter springs are not always advised.
Replies: 22
Views: 6089

Re: Lighter springs are not always advised.

Worse yet, every time a guns internals are worked/swapped you have now opened yourself to some scumbag lawyer claiming you did this procedure to make it easier for you the defendant to shoot some perp. Okay, this is kind of a pet peeve of mine. No offense to you, Gunny Mack. Can anyone show us ONE ...
by JB
Tue Dec 10, 2024 9:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Deer stands and aging prostates…
Replies: 20
Views: 5335

Re: Deer stands and aging prostates…

I've talked to old-timer hunters who used their wives' sanitary pads or tampons as deer attractants, and said they've seen deer actually 'check them out' when stuck or tied to branches of brush. I've heard old timers say that, but have read several articles stating that there absolutely no way anyt...
by JB
Sun Dec 08, 2024 8:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Belly bands
Replies: 6
Views: 1806

Re: Belly bands

I bought one about 25 years ago after a friend of mine swore by his. I don't remember the brand, but it worked o.k. for me. I just found pocket carry easier to access. He and I both carried snub nosed revolvers at about 10:00 for a cross draw carry. The shirt could be lifted up with the left hand or...
by JB
Fri Dec 06, 2024 12:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Watching “Hondo” tonight….
Replies: 15
Views: 4135

Re: Watching “Hondo” tonight….

Hollywood never cared about firearms correctness. John Wayne carried a 92 Winchester in a number of movies set before 1892. I still love John Wayne movies though. Once of the worst firearms movies was A Time For Killing. Set in the civil war, it featured a number of 1866 and 1876 rifles in use by Co...
by JB
Fri Dec 06, 2024 11:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: All of the sudden reloading components are plentiful.
Replies: 31
Views: 11916

Re: All of the sudden reloading components are plentiful.

I'm seeing several places advertising free hazmat, but some seem to be making it by padding shipping costs. I was quoted free hazmat but $23 shipping on one pound of powder.
by JB
Thu Dec 05, 2024 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 loads with 125 grain bullet and Leverevolution powder?
Replies: 7
Views: 2732

30-30 loads with 125 grain bullet and Leverevolution powder?

Anyone try the Leverevolution powder with 125 grain bullets? I've read someplace that the Leverevolution powder doesn't perform that well with lighter bullets, but was curious what others had found.
by JB
Thu Dec 05, 2024 9:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Getting frustrated with a Chinese air rifle.
Replies: 59
Views: 40754

Re: Getting frustrated with a Chinese air rifle.

Yes, that’s the one I’m looking at. Just need to decide if I need a $400 squirrel gun! That R7 is a quality made, mid power level rifle. I'm fan of the German made guns like the Beeman imported Weihrach and Finewerkbau rifles. The RWS imported Diana guns are a little cheaper made than the Beeman Ge...
by JB
Thu Dec 05, 2024 9:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Getting frustrated with a Chinese air rifle.
Replies: 59
Views: 40754

Re: Getting frustrated with a Chinese air rifle.

Heck, I’ll use the dang thing. But I will need a scope. Something compact Make sure you get a scope rated for spring guns. Many scopes are braced for the forward recoil of spring powdered airguns and they'll soon break. I prefer Leupolds and Bushnell Elites on spring guns, but some folks swear they...
by JB
Thu Dec 05, 2024 9:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Deer stands and aging prostates…
Replies: 20
Views: 5335

Re: Deer stands and aging prostates…

I use to carry a pee bottle, but I really think urine is urine for the most part. Every animal in the woods is peeing so a little human probably won't make much difference. I don't think I've ever been busted due to my pee being on the ground. I even pee in real and manmade scrapes and have watched ...
by JB
Thu Nov 21, 2024 6:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin.22 cal., 39A Mountie
Replies: 16
Views: 3969

Re: Marlin.22 cal., 39A Mountie

Those swivels are easy enough to switch out for studs or even just remove the rings and you'll have studs only.
by JB
Wed Nov 20, 2024 9:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Life of Elmer Keith
Replies: 15
Views: 4175

Re: The Life of Elmer Keith

I have a several of Elmer's books as well. I felt he had a tendency to stretch the truth a great deal, but always found him entertaining.
by JB
Sun Nov 17, 2024 10:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Home made Evaporust
Replies: 6
Views: 1931

Re: Home made Evaporust

After I used my by Evaporust, I may mix some up and store in the jug.
by JB
Fri Nov 15, 2024 7:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: stainless steel cleaner
Replies: 9
Views: 2603

Re: stainless steel cleaner

Personally, I just clean them with whatever gun cleaner you use for anything else. I don't see the point in scrubbing the cylinder down to bare metal, but they say the lead away cloths will clean the stainless, just don't use it on a blue gun, they will remove blueing.
by JB
Fri Nov 08, 2024 5:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 44 Magnum Rifle for Elk?
Replies: 31
Views: 6971

Re: 44 Magnum Rifle for Elk?

Bullet placement and distance to target makes all the difference. I've seen a number of black bears killed with 22 magnums. I wouldn't call the 22 magnum a bear cartridge, but a shot to the head while the bear is treed by dogs always seemed to do the job.
by JB
Thu Nov 07, 2024 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Casting - lube question
Replies: 41
Views: 21646

Re: Casting - lube question

When I cast bullets, I used the Lyman Alox for years, but I once tried a mix of toilet ring wax and candle wax. I still have some bullets with that mix and it seems to work fine.
by JB
Thu Nov 07, 2024 8:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Little Big Gun
Replies: 33
Views: 6148

Re: Little Big Gun

At 62 I still need a powerful gun on my hip. But I also need a gun that I will always carry. These little five guns work in that role. I no longer go looking for bad guys. They would have to come looking for me. But, you never know when you might be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Darryl Bolk...
by JB
Wed Nov 06, 2024 7:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Little Big Gun
Replies: 33
Views: 6148

Re: Little Big Gun

I've recently jumped on the 32 H&R mag bandwagon. Six shots in a j frame sized gun and less recoil than hot 38's in an aluminum framed gun. At first I wasn't sold on the 32 H&R, but if at all possible I run from trouble and figure shot placement is still king.
by JB
Wed Oct 23, 2024 7:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not political but voting advice
Replies: 12
Views: 2865

Re: Not political but voting advice

Today was the first day of our early voting. I went to the voting location and found a line longer than I've ever had to stand in on election day! I'll try it again after the rush dies off.
by JB
Mon Sep 30, 2024 5:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger Wrangler vs Single Six
Replies: 19
Views: 7031

Re: Ruger Wrangler vs Single Six

I know some people love their Wranglers, but to me the Single Six is much higher quality.
by JB
Thu Sep 19, 2024 8:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: alliant 2400?
Replies: 22
Views: 6671

Re: alliant 2400?

I was unaware of that. 2400, Unique, and Bullseye covered all my handgun needs for years.
by JB
Wed Sep 04, 2024 6:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: who woulda' thought - "survival" knives at Home Depot
Replies: 24
Views: 6698

Re: who woulda' thought - "survival" knives at Home Depot

i am more and more gravitating towards bright colors for utility knives so i can find them quickly when i drop them I've come to that conclusion myself. I now carry a orange knife deer hunting because I've spent too much time looking for a black or brown knife lying in the leaves during dim light.
by JB
Fri Jun 14, 2024 8:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Airgun pellet testing
Replies: 11
Views: 2352

Re: Airgun pellet testing

I always like the Beman Silver Jet for it's sharp point and excellent (for a pellet gun) penetration, but usually use the Crosman Premier because they've been accurate in most of my rifles and normally easy to find.
by JB
Wed May 29, 2024 9:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How About 1 Caliber and Done?
Replies: 69
Views: 24471

Re: How About 1 Caliber and Done?

Probably a 22LR. Cheap enough to plink with and capable (but not ideal) for hunting larger game or even self defense if needed.
by JB
Tue Feb 13, 2024 7:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.
Replies: 79
Views: 23620

Re: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.

Anyone have any experience with the CZ ? https://cz-usa.com/product/cz-hammer-coach/ 14 1/2 in lop seems pretty long. I know some will disagree with me, but I'm not a fan of most of the cheaper Turkish made shotguns. I'm sure the CZ's would hold up fine with light use, but I wouldn't plan on using ...
by JB
Sun Dec 31, 2023 4:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Have I been wrong
Replies: 5
Views: 1384

Re: Have I been wrong

If you're going to carry it with a round in the chamber, then yes use the half cock. That's what it was designed for.