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- Thu Apr 25, 2024 10:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Thinking R92
- Replies: 9
- Views: 367
Re: Thinking R92
I've been really satisfied with the R92 I have in 45 Colt. I often thought about trying to find one in 454 and mostly shooting 45 Colt in it like was mentioned above. On 22 mags, my wife likes pistols. She bought a Kel-Tec 22 mag pistol, I don't know the model. I've heard a lot of people cuss Kel-Te...
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 10:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 30-30 Case Life Test
- Replies: 8
- Views: 324
Re: Winchester 30-30 Case Life Test
Very nice report! I used to keep track of firings for my AR when I shot XTC, but I have a few too many projects these days to spend time doing much experimenting, so your info is good to know. I generally shoot my 30-30 about every two weeks and I'm still using a few Super X and Super Speed cartridg...
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 9:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Home-cured bacon is pretty bueno
- Replies: 8
- Views: 233
Re: Home-cured bacon is pretty bueno
Looks great to me Bill.
The only time I get bacon is on the weekends-----guess I'll have to wait until I'm retired to cook it on weekdays.
The only time I get bacon is on the weekends-----guess I'll have to wait until I'm retired to cook it on weekdays.
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 1:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger/Marlin 1894
- Replies: 19
- Views: 771
Re: Ruger/Marlin 1894
I wonder the same thing as Grizz----where is the stress coming from. Why is there so much stress between the magazine tube and the barrel? Maybe I'm missing something. Does it look like the magazine tube is moving under recoil? Can you see any evidence the magazine tube is moving---wear marks on the...
- Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anybody use Rimrock bullets?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 697
Re: Anybody use Rimrock bullets?
I've been very satisfied with the bullets I've bought from them, although most of what I buy from them is a lot bigger diameter than what you are using. They have been timely with orders and what I received is what they advertised.
- Fri Mar 08, 2024 2:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 25 yard standing offhand rimfire challenge
- Replies: 6
- Views: 546
Re: 25 yard standing offhand rimfire challenge
Very nice!
Do you shoot for points or group size/measurement?
Do you shoot for points or group size/measurement?
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 11:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Smokehouse Creek Fire
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1018
Re: Smokehouse Creek Fire
The area I work is just north of Canadian, lots of damage to farms, oil and gas structures, fences, outbuilidings.......toward Canadian.
I cannot confirm about the area you are asking about, most of the field hands I talk to are closer to Beaver Ok and Liberal Ks.
I cannot confirm about the area you are asking about, most of the field hands I talk to are closer to Beaver Ok and Liberal Ks.
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 11:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mystery rifle - old military semiauto
- Replies: 5
- Views: 600
Re: Mystery rifle - old military semiauto
Really nice, what is the bore diameter?
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 11:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Is this a good plan?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1400
Re: Is this a good plan?
Bill, I think you should call them and ask what to expect. I've had a lot of MRI's, but had one very bad experience. I had to have my brain and spine checked to see if some cancer had advanced to either my brain or spine. I went in like expecting the usual. But, they put my head in a helmet, strappe...
- Wed Feb 28, 2024 12:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Thoughts on standard primers in mag cases
- Replies: 5
- Views: 773
Re: Thoughts on standard primers in mag cases
Speaking from experience, I wonder about this. I've never had an issue with ball powder. The only issue I ever had with ignition was with a 7BR with small rifle primers. Although Remington 7 1/2's would not ignite the load, Winchester small rifle primers would---both are supposedly "standard sm...
- Tue Feb 20, 2024 9:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: coated bullet in a ROSSI 92 38/357 and 45colt/454
- Replies: 8
- Views: 513
Re: coated bullet in a ROSSI 92 38/357 and 45colt/454
Well, maybe I'm lucky, but I've shot Acme, Missouri and at least one other brand of coated bullets I can't remember right now, but no issues I'm aware of. These were shot out of a Rossi 45 Colt and Rossi 357. I'm trying to remember how long I've shot them, but it's been more than five years and I've...
- Fri Dec 01, 2023 10:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone else wish they had bought a dozen 336's when they were $200 at Wallyworld?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1176
Re: Anyone else wish they had bought a dozen 336's when they were $200 at Wallyworld?
About the Rossi, my wife bought one of the shorter barreled ones. It's nice, functions and shoot well, the loading gate is ok for her, it's not too stiff, the trigger is good in my opinion and the rifle has no obvious issues with fitting. As a comparison, she also has a Henry, which is tube fed with...
- Tue Nov 21, 2023 10:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Giraud Tri-Way trimmer
- Replies: 13
- Views: 634
Re: Giraud Tri-Way trimmer
I have a Giraud and also a Gracey. The Gracey is set up only to do 223. They are both similar, but the Giraud is more flexible and easy to set up for different cartridges. The Gracey is hard to set up, so I leave it for only one cartridge. Depending on what you want to trim, the Giraud is a very goo...
- Wed Oct 18, 2023 4:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 44 Magnum Carbine Performance
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1672
Re: 44 Magnum Carbine Performance
Bryan, I would be very happy with that 20 shot group at 100 yards. I'm curious, what rifle and sights and how were you holding the rifle?
- Wed Oct 18, 2023 4:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Got banned from Marlin Owners site
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1124
Re: Got banned from Marlin Owners site
Well, I like my Marlin, but given the comments about the forum, I doubt I'll ever visit it. Only one comment was remotely positive----if it was a book and those were book reviews I wouldn't read it. Also just noticed and I realize that there are disagreements on this forum occasionally, but the last...
- Wed Sep 20, 2023 11:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The fall goose...
- Replies: 13
- Views: 586
Re: The fall goose...
Beautiful goose and a good shot!
How do those goose taste?
I gave up goose hunting here because I can't cook one to my satisfaction, let alone please my bride's pallet.
How do those goose taste?
I gave up goose hunting here because I can't cook one to my satisfaction, let alone please my bride's pallet.
- Mon Aug 21, 2023 1:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: more 92 bubbarising
- Replies: 6
- Views: 454
Re: more 92 bubbarising
Mickbr, I like it. Was hoping to mount an IER scope on one of mine that way. Any chance you would show a photo of the rail. Is it the rail sold by Steve's Gunz or another?
Thanks.
Thanks.
- Wed Aug 02, 2023 9:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rossi shows very good sense
- Replies: 13
- Views: 653
Re: Rossi shows very good sense
Just reading through the specifications, I see the trapper is only 2 ounces lighter than the regular model---I'm guessing the only real difference would be the 4" or so of barrel. Trapper is 6.69 #'s and the regular model is 6.81 #'s. I like how they look and would be in for a trapper, but it w...
- Thu Jul 27, 2023 4:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Can Rossi 1892 Handle Ruger Only Loads
- Replies: 13
- Views: 581
Re: Can Rossi 1892 Handle Ruger Only Loads
A link to the article. This article and a couple of others by Paco were a big part of the reason I joined this forum. Good information.
https://www.leverguns.com/articles/paco ... vergun.htm
https://www.leverguns.com/articles/paco ... vergun.htm
- Wed Jul 19, 2023 1:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: More work to do with this one
- Replies: 18
- Views: 474
Re: More work to do with this one
I'm betting if you try almost any other round you reload with a bullet that is not a 147 or there abouts, FMJ, it will cut your groups in half. I think 308's in general are easy to get to shoot very good, but over the years I've never had any luck getting the 147ish grain FMJ's to shoot in mine. Nos...
- Thu Jul 13, 2023 9:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lubrication for Rossi 92
- Replies: 14
- Views: 524
Re: Lubrication for Rossi 92
Wow, I don't know a ton about steel, but 20 strikes me as being very soft. A carbon steel knife is generally between 45 to 52 and stock mild tubing steel (not hardened) that we test in the industry I work in is typically around 45, but can vary widely.
The last copper we tested was around 20.
The last copper we tested was around 20.
- Tue Jun 27, 2023 8:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Parker puppies ( OT CHANGED)
- Replies: 312
- Views: 15642
Re: Parker puppies ( OT CHANGED)
This brings me a smile every day I look at it, thanks Gunny!
- Thu Jun 22, 2023 9:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Remington Model 700 - Value
- Replies: 11
- Views: 536
Re: Remington Model 700 - Value
Well, I have and use an 06 in both a Springfield and Remington 700, also have an FN 98 and Gew 98 in an 06. My favorite action of the four is the Springfield. They allow the lock out for single feeding which I like. They have a very smooth action and I like the bolt knob that allows it to be manuall...
- Fri May 12, 2023 4:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Chiappa Wildlands .44 Mag
- Replies: 5
- Views: 414
Re: Chiappa Wildlands .44 Mag
Very nice looking carbine. What suppressor is that? If I thinking correctly the range is a very nice one----a old Schuetzen house with a lot of history sits to the right in the picture and the only down side is the range faces a bit east. If it's the range I'm thinking of, I've shot matches there se...
- Fri May 12, 2023 9:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: North Fork on Youtube
- Replies: 4
- Views: 262
Re: North Fork on Youtube
Over the years, I've shot quite a few elk with Nosler Partitions and most have been lung and shoulder shots. I like autopsies and I cut my own meat, so I generally have a good idea of how the bullet performed. My observation is that the Nosler Partitions separation is mainly due to terminal velocity...
- Mon May 08, 2023 8:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Questions about QuickLoad
- Replies: 40
- Views: 1357
Re: Questions about QuickLoad
Posted that last post before I meant to. I had a 257AI about 20 years ago, I was loading H4831, WC852 and the 4350's. I started with 257 Roberts data and increased the charges a bit----I never did push it. I was happy when I found a load that shot good that was a hundred FPS or so over the 257 Rober...
- Mon May 08, 2023 8:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Questions about QuickLoad
- Replies: 40
- Views: 1357
Re: Questions about QuickLoad
My version is a bit dated, but it has some Ackley cartridges. I can't remember if the 257 is one that's included, I'll try to remember to looks this evening.
- Wed Apr 26, 2023 9:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Suppressors and accuracy…???
- Replies: 7
- Views: 360
Re: Suppressors and accuracy…???
On all the rifles I use a suppressor on, most will change point of impact when taking off or putting on the suppressor. What I mean by this is that if I shoot a group with the suppressor on, it will generally print lower by some amount than when the suppressor is not on. But this change is fairly co...
- Thu Apr 06, 2023 3:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Begging for prayers for my best friend UPDATE
- Replies: 28
- Views: 949
Re: Begging for prayers for my best friend UPDATE
Very good news Bill!
- Thu Mar 30, 2023 1:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Begging for prayers for my best friend UPDATE
- Replies: 28
- Views: 949
Re: Begging for prayers for my best friend
Thought and prayers to your friend Bill from me.
- Mon Feb 27, 2023 9:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 94 legacy downs deer.
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1047
Re: 94 legacy downs deer.
Good deal Nath! I'm thinking Jess will change her mind once you give her a few "deer treats".
- Mon Dec 05, 2022 10:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I'm going to watch somebody else butcher this buck...
- Replies: 13
- Views: 801
Re: I'm going to watch somebody else butcher this buck...
Doesn't look emaciated like the deer around here that die from Chronic Wasting. Most of them look like a skeleton before they die. If he thaws enough if would be easy to tell if his neck was broke by moving it around. I had a Mule Deer die in our yard last year. Of course the dogs were trying to eat...
- Mon Nov 21, 2022 2:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Buying firewood is bad enough...
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1400
Re: Buying firewood is bad enough...
Well, being that part of the beauty of firewood is that it is easily stored fuel, I would go for more----time would be more but fuel cost to haul it would be about the same. They sell it in cords here and the guy I buy from is generous. He delivers two cords of logs (uncut) that usually turns out to...
- Mon Nov 07, 2022 12:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Todd/ ThreeleggedTurtle / no longer MIA
- Replies: 10
- Views: 608
Re: Todd/ ThreeleggedTurtle / no longer MIA
Yes, hope he is ok and I was wondering also.
I had communicated with him prior to the Cody, Wyoming Winchester show---first he thought he was coming, then later on for some reason it didn't work out. I don't think I've heard from him since then.
I had communicated with him prior to the Cody, Wyoming Winchester show---first he thought he was coming, then later on for some reason it didn't work out. I don't think I've heard from him since then.
- Tue Nov 01, 2022 1:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pictures from a '66 WY Antelope hunt/ more pics in OP.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 633
Re: Pictures from a '66 WY Antelope hunt/ more pics in OP.
Nice pictures and memories. I spent plenty of time beating the hills in Wyoming in a Willy's, so your pictures bring back some good memories for me. Rock River and Medicine Bow were a lot more vibrant in 1966 than now. When they built I-80 in 1970 it took Rock River and Medicine Bow off of the main ...
- Tue Aug 30, 2022 8:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just needed...
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1046
Re: Just needed...
Nath, you live a blessed life, best of luck with the deer hunt!
- Thu Aug 18, 2022 8:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Savage 340 Series E
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1258
Re: Savage 340 Series E
One of the first rifles I ever had was a 340 in 222. They are a solid rifle. You did good, hope you get it back together like you want it. The 110's have a larger diameter tenon and may be a different pitch. Someone who is decent with a lathe could turn down a 110 barrel, cut the thread, and you cou...
- Tue Aug 16, 2022 8:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cant see front sight
- Replies: 6
- Views: 535
Re: Cant see front sight
I have the same issue. My vision at distance is good, but my close up vision is deteriorating. I've forward mounted scopes on some rifles, and it works well, but can take away other advantages of open sights, plus balance and handling. I don't have any red dot type sights on any gun, so can't talk a...
- Thu Jul 14, 2022 5:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Not sure what to call it.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 823
Re: Not sure what to call it.
Would not normally know this, but just yesterday a Merchant Marine friend and I saw one, I believe he called it a thermal with a vortex. Said they were best to steer away from on the ocean. Great spring here in NW Wyoming, we have been blessed with a lot of good rain. Still have the wind though. But...
- Mon Jun 27, 2022 8:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Residential rabbits....
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1524
Re: Residential rabbits....
Very nice Nath, you are a hard worker! Or is that called work---more like fun to me, you have a great occupation. I kill plenty of cottontails with an old Beeman R-7 in 177. Probably only shoots 8 grain pellets about 700fps. Many fleas this time of year over on your side of the pond? I bet the rabbi...
- Thu Jun 16, 2022 11:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gun logic
- Replies: 35
- Views: 2019
Re: Gun logic
Very good. Logic and truth, makes a person wonder why most of our politicians are so out of touch with reality.
The point about Chicago is irrefutable.
The point about Chicago is irrefutable.
- Wed Jun 01, 2022 10:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Berti the fox!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 860
Re: Berti the fox!
Great story Nath and a great shot, my 17HMR is spotty in the wind. It's obvious you are dedicated and wise, plus a good shot. Really like yours posts! I grew up around sheep ranching and as a boy wanted to be a government trapper so I could hunt coyotes all the time----never worked out that way, but...
- Fri May 27, 2022 9:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: marlin oct barrel 20" 44mag
- Replies: 5
- Views: 546
Re: marlin oct barrel 20" 44mag
I have one from the 70's or 80's and it is a very nice saddle rifle---very nice to pack on a horse for sure. It's nicely made and shoots well, but only with lighter bullets---200's and some styles of 240's are good but Keith bullets---say 250's or heavier are erratic, especially with heavier charges...
- Fri May 27, 2022 9:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Starline 38-55 brass in stock at Midway.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 724
Re: Starline 38-55 brass in stock at Midway.
Bought my granddaughter a 38-55 about a year ago, loaded some ammo for her, but didn't have much brass, so I placed an order from Starline and they put me on backorder---that was about seven months ago. They notified me this month and I purchased my order-----just in time to load her some for the ni...
- Fri May 06, 2022 9:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: rebarrel a win mod 88
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1085
Re: rebarrel a win mod 88
Lots of "depends" when a person puts a new barrel on. I don't think an 88 is more complex than most of the others, but I may be wrong, I've never done one. I've had some new barrels put on lately and the main factors seem to be who makes the barrel, whether it is cut or button (cut barrels...
- Fri May 06, 2022 8:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Expensive deer
- Replies: 8
- Views: 881
Re: Expensive deer
Yes, illegal in Wyoming for sure. Also illegal to put trail camera's on any state, public (BLM and Forest Service) and reservation lands without a special use permit in Wyoming and I assume other states as well, as the BLM and Forest is a Federal issue. I have a friend who lives close and said it wa...
- Wed Apr 13, 2022 8:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Solar battery chargers and other 'prepper' stuff
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3328
Re: Solar battery chargers and other 'prepper' stuff
Correction to the above, the first charger I had was a Gallagher.
- Tue Apr 12, 2022 1:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Solar battery chargers and other 'prepper' stuff
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3328
Re: Solar battery chargers and other 'prepper' stuff
Patriot has been in the business for quite a while, but I'm not sure your add is the same Patriot products I have. https://patriotchargers.com/ I bought my first portable one in the 1980's, mainly to keep horses contained when in the mountains. I went through several batteries with it---it's a small...
- Tue Apr 05, 2022 8:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Took the Rossi .357 Levergun To The Range This Morning
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1281
Re: Took the Rossi .357 Levergun To The Range This Morning
Gently tapered toward the muzzle-----that's the barrel I always hope to find, they are hard to come by.
Yes, a good fire lap job is supposed to do pretty much the same. My results from firing lapping have been iffy.
Yes, a good fire lap job is supposed to do pretty much the same. My results from firing lapping have been iffy.
- Wed Mar 16, 2022 3:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bears are out early
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1033
Re: Bears are out early
He can't weigh much Pitchy, he eats like a bird.
I saw a grizzly track here last weekend, but that's not unusual, I think I have seen grizzly tracks every month of the year, except maybe January.
I saw a grizzly track here last weekend, but that's not unusual, I think I have seen grizzly tracks every month of the year, except maybe January.