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- Sat Jan 19, 2019 10:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayer Request
- Replies: 73
- Views: 7820
- Fri Jun 02, 2017 11:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Marlins 2017
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3351
New Marlins 2017
Hey Guys, I see that Marlin has some nice Rebates right now. Do any of you know how the Remington owned 1894/1895 Marlins are as of 2017?I'd heard that they weren't so hot a few years ago. And the .44 mag versions seemed to have a reputation of jamming. Is it still that way? I love my JM stamped Mar...
- Tue Nov 03, 2015 11:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Re: .357 Deer Loads
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4655
Re: .357 Deer Loads
Hi all,
I think I may be able to finally hunt with my 1894c this season. I know this is old hat for many here, but I want to make a good choice in the Bullets I use. I plan on using either a Hornady 158gr FP XTP or a 185 gr Beartooth WFNGC. Which one do you all think would be better?
Best,
Kevin
I think I may be able to finally hunt with my 1894c this season. I know this is old hat for many here, but I want to make a good choice in the Bullets I use. I plan on using either a Hornady 158gr FP XTP or a 185 gr Beartooth WFNGC. Which one do you all think would be better?
Best,
Kevin
- Tue Jul 22, 2014 2:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My Boy Did Good
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3003
Re: My Boy Did Good
Wow!! Congratulations!!!
- Tue Jul 22, 2014 12:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin 1894c Bullet Choices
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2486
Re: Marlin 1894c Bullet Choices
Well, I meant to say are they pointy enough to set off primers in the magazine?
- Tue Jul 22, 2014 9:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin 1894c Bullet Choices
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2486
Marlin 1894c Bullet Choices
Hi all,
I just got a .357 lever from my father and was wondering which bullet types to avoid when handloading. I bought a load of Hornady LRN's but then thought twice about it before loading u a bunch.
Thanks in advance!
-Kevin
I just got a .357 lever from my father and was wondering which bullet types to avoid when handloading. I bought a load of Hornady LRN's but then thought twice about it before loading u a bunch.
Thanks in advance!
-Kevin
- Thu Jan 30, 2014 11:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Crazy shootings and gun laws
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3908
Re: Crazy shootings and gun laws
If someone is intent on harming others, then the laws and lack of access to firearms will not stop them. Remember Boston where pressure cookers were used? I live in Maryland and that shooting took place about ten minutes from my house. For those of you that don't know, we just had a huge gun ban th...
- Sun Jan 26, 2014 3:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin 1894c Peep Sight Options
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1769
Marlin 1894c Peep Sight Options
Hi all,
As the title suggests, I'm wondering about which peep sights you all have had luck with for the 1894c. I just picked one up and I can barely see the buckhorn sights it came with.
Thanks in advance!
-Kevin
As the title suggests, I'm wondering about which peep sights you all have had luck with for the 1894c. I just picked one up and I can barely see the buckhorn sights it came with.
Thanks in advance!
-Kevin
- Sun Jan 26, 2014 3:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Uberti 1873 .45 LC
- Replies: 3
- Views: 777
Uberti 1873 .45 LC
Hi everyone,
My father was thinking about getting one of these and wanted to know what kind of pressures/loads they can take. Any ideas on this?
-Kevin
My father was thinking about getting one of these and wanted to know what kind of pressures/loads they can take. Any ideas on this?
-Kevin
- Thu Feb 28, 2013 12:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 17 HMR pros/cons
- Replies: 64
- Views: 4024
Re: 17 HMR pros/cons
I had a Savage 93 for a while but ending up selling it to buy a CZ 452 in .22 lr. Here are the pros / cons. Pro's Extremely Accurate More powerful than a .22 Con's Too heavy / awkward with the bull barrel for squirrel hunting I can reload centerfire ammo for the same price as .17 hmr ammo The legali...
- Tue Jan 29, 2013 1:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Is it worth becoming an FFL
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2347
Re: Is it worth becoming an FFL
Most of the guns that interest me are the old ones. The C&R has been very nice to have and has saved me some money and a long drive to my FFL who handles the newer guns that C&R doesn't cover. Interesting. So can you buy modern guns off of the web and not have to go through another FFL? Or ...
- Mon Jan 28, 2013 11:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .45 Colt XTP loads
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1280
.45 Colt XTP loads
Hi All,
I'm looking for some accurate, general purpose 250 gr XTP loads for my Ruger BH. I have Unique, Universal, HP-38, HS-6, and 2400. Any thoughts on some mild - mid range loads within those parameters?
Thanks in advance!
-Kevin
I'm looking for some accurate, general purpose 250 gr XTP loads for my Ruger BH. I have Unique, Universal, HP-38, HS-6, and 2400. Any thoughts on some mild - mid range loads within those parameters?
Thanks in advance!
-Kevin
- Sun Jan 27, 2013 11:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Is it worth becoming an FFL
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2347
Is it worth becoming an FFL
Hi All,
After buying some guns online, I'm considering become an FFL so I can avoid the fees associated with firearm transfers. Does anyone know if I can become an FFL just for my own buying - is that allowed? Is it worth the hassle?
Thanks in advance!
-Kevin
After buying some guns online, I'm considering become an FFL so I can avoid the fees associated with firearm transfers. Does anyone know if I can become an FFL just for my own buying - is that allowed? Is it worth the hassle?
Thanks in advance!
-Kevin
- Tue Jan 08, 2013 12:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .45 Colt Hunting Loads
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1156
.45 Colt Hunting Loads
Hi Fellas,
I wanted to see if anyone has a favorite Hunting / General Purpose load for the .45 Colt. I've got a Ruger BH w/ a 5.5" barrel and want something that has moderate to light recoil. I have 2400, Unique, Universal, and HP38.
Thanks in adavance!
-Kevin
I wanted to see if anyone has a favorite Hunting / General Purpose load for the .45 Colt. I've got a Ruger BH w/ a 5.5" barrel and want something that has moderate to light recoil. I have 2400, Unique, Universal, and HP38.
Thanks in adavance!
-Kevin
- Tue Jan 08, 2013 11:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: RE: Blackhawk rear sight / holster
- Replies: 6
- Views: 836
Re: RE: Blackhawk rear sight / holster
Hey Guys,
Thanks for your responses. You pretty much confirmed what I thought so I returned the holster and ordered a new one where the rear sight should sit outside of the holster itself. The idea of have the sights constantly messed up will drive me nuts thinking about it.
-Kevin
Thanks for your responses. You pretty much confirmed what I thought so I returned the holster and ordered a new one where the rear sight should sit outside of the holster itself. The idea of have the sights constantly messed up will drive me nuts thinking about it.
-Kevin
- Sun Jan 06, 2013 10:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: RE: Blackhawk rear sight / holster
- Replies: 6
- Views: 836
RE: Blackhawk rear sight / holster
Hi All,
I just got a cross draw holster for my .45 BH and noticed that when in the holster, the rear sight gets depressed. Do you think this will affect the sight / accuracy? Is it bad for the sight to be pushed up and down like that?
-Kevin
I just got a cross draw holster for my .45 BH and noticed that when in the holster, the rear sight gets depressed. Do you think this will affect the sight / accuracy? Is it bad for the sight to be pushed up and down like that?
-Kevin
- Wed Oct 24, 2012 9:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Re-blueing front sight
- Replies: 3
- Views: 501
Re-blueing front sight
Hi all,
I want to re-blue the top of the front sight of my Ruger BH but have never done it before (it was used and I scraped off some yellow paint that was on the front blade). Are there any tricks or preparations I should know about? Any particular brand of blueing that you all like?
-Kevin
I want to re-blue the top of the front sight of my Ruger BH but have never done it before (it was used and I scraped off some yellow paint that was on the front blade). Are there any tricks or preparations I should know about? Any particular brand of blueing that you all like?
-Kevin
- Thu Oct 04, 2012 2:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .280 rem / Barnes TSX / Velocity?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 773
Re: .280 rem / Barnes TSX / Velocity?
I have no experience with the 280 Remington. All mine is with the 270 Winchester. Looking at my Nosler reloading manual, they are listing a 160 grain Nosler Partition or Accubond at 2,792 fps with a MAX charge of 54 grains of H4831sc out of a 280 Remington. RustyJr I've been using the Barnes Manual...
- Thu Oct 04, 2012 1:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .280 rem / Barnes TSX / Velocity?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 773
.280 rem / Barnes TSX / Velocity?
Hey Guys, I know this isn't a levergun issue, but my father and I are going after Cow Elk in a few weeks and I have a velocity issue to sort out. I've been loading some Barnes 160gr TSX for my .280 rem and have been getting sub -moa groups with it. Problem is that after checking the chrony today, I ...
- Fri Aug 24, 2012 9:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayer request for Grand Daughter - Update !!
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3026
Re: Prayer request for Grand Daughter - Update !!
Prayers sent!
-Kevin
-Kevin
- Mon Apr 16, 2012 11:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cast Performance .357 200 grain
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1224
Cast Performance .357 200 grain
Hi fellas,
I was thinking of using the Cast Performance 200 gr WLNGC in .357 for deer out of my Handi Rifle and Ruger BH. Anyone have experience with these? Do you think they're to heavy to be driven at .357 mag velocities?
-Kevin
I was thinking of using the Cast Performance 200 gr WLNGC in .357 for deer out of my Handi Rifle and Ruger BH. Anyone have experience with these? Do you think they're to heavy to be driven at .357 mag velocities?
-Kevin
- Wed Apr 11, 2012 5:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What's wrong w/ a .357?
- Replies: 64
- Views: 8868
What's wrong w/ a .357?
Hi Guys, I was just on another forum going back and forth about the whole .357 carbine for deer thing. Some people are so against it and think shooting a deer with a .357 is totally unethical. I personally am working up a load for my .357 trapper and think it should be fine for deer. Of the deer tha...
- Tue Apr 03, 2012 4:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lead Solvent
- Replies: 71
- Views: 5697
Lead Solvent
Hi fellas,
I just noticed that I've been getting a bunch of leading in the 1st inch or so from the chamber of my Ruger SBH. I've tried Hoppes #9 but it seems to take forever to get it off. Any suggestions?
-Kevin
I just noticed that I've been getting a bunch of leading in the 1st inch or so from the chamber of my Ruger SBH. I've tried Hoppes #9 but it seems to take forever to get it off. Any suggestions?
-Kevin
- Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .357 rifle load safety
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3620
Re: .357 rifle load safety
Hey Rusty,
Thanks for the lead - the link didn't show up though. Can you tell me what it is again?
-Kevin
Thanks for the lead - the link didn't show up though. Can you tell me what it is again?
-Kevin
- Mon Mar 12, 2012 1:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .357 rifle load safety
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3620
Re: .357 rifle load safety
Yeah our laws here are stupid. But then again, most of this state thinks Obama is the best thing to come along since sliced bread.
The 1200 ft lbs is at the muzzle so I'm good there.
-Kevin
The 1200 ft lbs is at the muzzle so I'm good there.
-Kevin
- Mon Mar 12, 2012 9:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .357 rifle load safety
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3620
Re: .357 rifle load safety
I picked that as a load because it would in theory develope the 1200 ft lbs of energy required by Maryland law for rifle hunting for deer (or come very close to it). The 180 gr loads don't seem do that as easily even if they do kill deer more efficiently (or not as the case may be).
-Kevin
-Kevin
- Sun Mar 11, 2012 11:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .357 rifle load safety
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3620
.357 rifle load safety
Hey fellas,
I saw a .357 load in one of the articles on this site that listed a 158 gr JSP over 15.9 gr of 2400. I bring it up because my Lyman and Lee manuals max out at around 14.9 gr. Has anyone tried this one - is it safe?
I plan on firing it out of an 18.5" H&R Trapper.
-Kevin
I saw a .357 load in one of the articles on this site that listed a 158 gr JSP over 15.9 gr of 2400. I bring it up because my Lyman and Lee manuals max out at around 14.9 gr. Has anyone tried this one - is it safe?
I plan on firing it out of an 18.5" H&R Trapper.
-Kevin
- Sat Mar 03, 2012 4:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayer Request for Mother. UPDATE
- Replies: 35
- Views: 2691
Re: Prayer Request for Mother. UPDATE
Praise the Lord!
-kevin
-kevin
- Sat Mar 03, 2012 3:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The right ballistic combo - .357 bullet test
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6481
Re: The right ballistic combo - .357 bullet test
That's a nice load! I thought that the XTP's were rated at 1500fps though. Why does it perform so well then?
-Kevin
-Kevin
- Fri Mar 02, 2012 11:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Any Banjo players
- Replies: 91
- Views: 8349
Re: Any Banjo players
I just picked up Banjo myself - you're gonna love it! However, one word of caution: Make sure you get someone to set up the bridge (the little wooden part that the strings rest on that sits on the "drum head" part of the banjo). The ones I've seen ( including mine ) have a floating bridge ...
- Fri Mar 02, 2012 11:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How Powerful is a .44 special?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1870
How Powerful is a .44 special?
Hi Guys,
I've been reading some interesting threads here on the .44 special. And I checked a nice Ruger BH Flattop the other day - felt great in my hand. My question is, what's the biggest game it can take? I already have dies for .44 mag / .44 special, so the idea is intriguing.
-Kevin
I've been reading some interesting threads here on the .44 special. And I checked a nice Ruger BH Flattop the other day - felt great in my hand. My question is, what's the biggest game it can take? I already have dies for .44 mag / .44 special, so the idea is intriguing.
-Kevin
- Sat Nov 19, 2011 7:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .444 Questions
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2552
.444 Questions
Hi Guys, Sorry in advance as I'm sure this has been asked before. I'm very intrigued with the idea of a big bore and like that I could use some of my .44 mag pistol bullets to load for the .444. But, I want to ask, is the .444 lower in the recoil dept than the .45-70? Also, I've heard the .444 has a...
- Sat Oct 29, 2011 7:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin Big Bores / GC isssues? / Elk Medicine
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3307
Re: Marlin Big Bores / GC isssues? / Elk Medicine
I've shot a lot of elk and elk sized critters with a 45-70 but I am more or less limited to 200 yards even with a 405gr @ 2000 fps or the 350 @ 2170 fps. I do not want to guess at the trajectory nor do I want to bet on the wind. With a 3" high at 100 yds impact I am dead on around 174 yds and ...
- Fri Oct 28, 2011 9:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayer Request
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4228
Re: Prayer Request
Prayers sent!
-Kevin
-Kevin
- Fri Oct 28, 2011 9:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin Big Bores / GC isssues? / Elk Medicine
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3307
Marlin Big Bores / GC isssues? / Elk Medicine
Hey Guys, I'm debating on whether on not to get a Marlin 1895 for a potential Elk hunt next year. I have a .308 but am thinking about stepping it up in power bit. I'm trying to decide between a .30-06, .444, and a .45-70. I know the '06 will shoot flatter, but am partial to the 1895's. What I'm nerv...
- Tue Oct 25, 2011 9:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger Bisley / Cast Bullet Problems
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1463
Ruger Bisley / Cast Bullet Problems
Hey Folks, I've been loading some different recipes for my Ruger Bisley in .44 mag and have been having a bear of a time getting it to group. First let me say that the 240 gr Winchesters and Hornady's are fine ; they group at about an inch @ 25yds. However, I got some Beartooth 250 gr WFNGC that won...
- Sat Sep 10, 2011 7:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .357 max question
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2571
.357 max question
Hey Guys,
I was thinking of having my .357 handi rifle reamed out to .357 max. Would it still be able to shoot .357 mag / .38 sp?
-Kevin
I was thinking of having my .357 handi rifle reamed out to .357 max. Would it still be able to shoot .357 mag / .38 sp?
-Kevin
- Tue Sep 06, 2011 9:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 158 gr .357 loads
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1371
Re: 158 gr .357 loads
How big are your deer and how far are you willing to shoot? I've got strong opinions about the 357 Mag on deer so I will defer to the folks that have actually shot several deer with 158grs for opinions. Good Luck and Safe Hunting! Well, I'm thinking smaller deer (100lbs approx.) out to about 75 yds...
- Tue Sep 06, 2011 6:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 158 gr .357 loads
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1371
158 gr .357 loads
Hey Guys,
I'm loading some Hornady 158 gr XTP's for my Handi Rifle. How fast would you load them for deer? Currently, I'm playing with 2400 which should give me around 1700 fps.
-Kevin
I'm loading some Hornady 158 gr XTP's for my Handi Rifle. How fast would you load them for deer? Currently, I'm playing with 2400 which should give me around 1700 fps.
-Kevin
- Mon Sep 05, 2011 2:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Reloading for Handguns / Load Increments
- Replies: 2
- Views: 757
Reloading for Handguns / Load Increments
Hey Guys, I've been loading for my new Ruger Bisley Hunter and was wondering how others here work up their loads. I notice in the reloading manual that for handgun rounds, the spread from starting to max load is only about 1.5 grains often times. Do you start at say, 9 gr then go to 9.1, then 9.2, t...
- Sat Sep 03, 2011 10:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .30-30 OAL for Reloading
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3950
.30-30 OAL for Reloading
Hi Guys,
I'm relatively new to reloading and am working up loads for my Marlin 336 in .30-30. Does it matter if I size the cartridge to the max OAL as described in the schematic (of the .30-30 in my relaoding manual) or can it be just anywhere between min. to max. OAL?
Thanks in advance!
-Kevin
I'm relatively new to reloading and am working up loads for my Marlin 336 in .30-30. Does it matter if I size the cartridge to the max OAL as described in the schematic (of the .30-30 in my relaoding manual) or can it be just anywhere between min. to max. OAL?
Thanks in advance!
-Kevin
- Wed Aug 03, 2011 10:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - how'd you like to wake up & find THIS under your bed?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3675
Re: OT - how'd you like to wake up & find THIS under your bed?
Friends Call Me Ji wrote:Better than finding this!
I think this is what crawled out of the hole. Pretty nasty.
- Sat Jun 18, 2011 1:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why men are happier than women
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2360
Re: Why men are happier than women
HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!! If that doesn't work, repeat and add a fabric softener sheet - good as new! If you need to wear something but it's in the dirty pile 5 minutes in the dryer will clean it right up. No wrinkles? I must be clean! :D[/quote] I use a different standard. If it smells better than the...
- Wed Jun 15, 2011 8:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Re: Correct SA Revolver Grip
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2459
Re: Correct SA Revolver Grip
Hey Guys, I just got a Ruger Bisley Hunter - great gun. It feels very comfortable in my hand, but I feel like my two hold isn't optimal. At the moment, I have my RH on the grip w/ my LH fingers covering my RH fingers. My right thumb is over my left thumb. Is this the best way, or should I cup my LH ...
- Fri Jun 10, 2011 12:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Re: 240gr XTP velocity
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2214
Re: 240gr XTP velocity
Hey fellas, I just picked up a Ruger Bisley Hunter - great gun. I've been loading up some of the .44 mag 240gr XTP's at around 1100fps. I wanted a .41 mag but was talked into the .44 - seems like a good choice. Do you all think this would make a good deer load? I suspect I won't shoot past 50 yds. -...
- Mon May 23, 2011 12:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT--One big Cross
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4062
Re: OT--One big Cross
Nice job!! We need more of those around in our day to day lives. It's always good to be reminded of who Christ is and what he did for all of us. AMEN!!!
-Kevin
-Kevin
- Sun May 22, 2011 3:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Re: .44mag / .44sp loads
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2782
Re: .44mag / .44sp loads
Hey Guys, I broke down and ordered a Ruger Bisley Hunter........no thanks to you! :D Also, I ordered some hardcast 200gr bullets and picked up some Unique. My question is what are some decent loads for hunting and plinking without too much recoil? I plan on using the 200gr for cowboy loads and may b...
- Sat May 21, 2011 12:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayers needed for a young man to get his life straight
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5051
Re: Prayers needed for a young man to get his life straight
Prayers sent! This kind of stuff isn't easy. Hopefully he will turn away from that stuff and towards Christ. People generally can't get out of these things on their own. I hope things will change for the better soon.
-Kevin
-Kevin
- Thu May 19, 2011 9:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Do You Remember Your First Pocket Knife?
- Replies: 49
- Views: 7397
Re: Do You Remember Your First Pocket Knife?
Great topic! I found my first pocket knife when I was maybe 6 yrs old at summer camp. It was a small Swiss Army knife with a blade and a file. At some point, I think I lost it or it was confiscated but my Dad got me a new one for my 8th birthday. Something really cool about a father giving his son a...
- Wed May 18, 2011 8:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger BH Hunter vs. Bisley Hunter
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3547
Ruger BH Hunter vs. Bisley Hunter
Hey Folks,
I'm going to order one of these and am trying to figure out which grip is better. I've tried both and have been gravitating towards the bisley as I have large hands. Are there any potential problems with either one? Which is better with heavy recoil?
Thanks!
-Kevin
I'm going to order one of these and am trying to figure out which grip is better. I've tried both and have been gravitating towards the bisley as I have large hands. Are there any potential problems with either one? Which is better with heavy recoil?
Thanks!
-Kevin