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by 450 Fuller
Sun Mar 24, 2024 9:20 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: A word to the wise - KEEP IN MIND WHEN POSTING
Replies: 40
Views: 62458

Re: A word to the wise - KEEP IN MIND WHEN POSTING

As a combat veteran AND a retired Army officer/Federal agent- I have become an independent God-fearing believer; Jefferson, Patrick Henry and Thomas Paine understood the danger of government growth. Orwell's 1984 is a bit late, but be observant and slow to be vocal on voicespeak-remember thoughtcrim...
by 450 Fuller
Sun Mar 24, 2024 8:59 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: 'They' are watching to see what you watch...
Replies: 2
Views: 82

Re: 'They' are watching to see what you watch...

Admittedly it arrived later than planned, but Orwell's 1984 is now upon us. Thoughtcrime and Big Brother. The State is not your friend and the statues have been torn down...
It is about our Republic and freedom-nothing else seriously matters..Jefferson, Patrick Henry, and Thomas Paine.
by 450 Fuller
Sun Mar 24, 2024 8:53 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Handgun in Chicago ..OK if you're an illegal alien ...
Replies: 1
Views: 80

Re: Handgun in Chicago ..OK if you're an illegal alien ...

As a retired INS/ICE Special Agent-who spent unpleasant years in the N. Illinois/Chicago area-
this represents the full impact of bad law and the impact of a bad administration.

Thomas Jefferson knew the impact and warned of big government. It gets more evil
and larger...

NRA-LIFE
by 450 Fuller
Tue Mar 12, 2024 6:43 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTB-win 98A BOLT PEEP OR......top portion
Replies: 0
Views: 152

WTB-win 98A BOLT PEEP OR......top portion

STILL LOOKIN FOR another 98a for a Model 71. Complete or disassembled 98a. Thanks! PM if found..
by 450 Fuller
Fri Feb 23, 2024 10:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 348 Winchester, 250 grain Silvertip load?
Replies: 21
Views: 4515

Re: 348 Winchester, 250 grain Silvertip load?

While an older post, this is a relatively rare topic. The 4350 range of slow powders is excellent for 250 gr bullets. It tends to fill the case better than 4064 and other middle burning rate powders. "Go slow" -start low. Lever action rifles cannot be hot rodded with pressure. I stick to l...
by 450 Fuller
Fri Jan 19, 2024 10:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: THE BEST CALIBER
Replies: 63
Views: 5864

Re: THE BEST CALIBER

The original question involved the 44 SPL vs 9mm. If you do not need to penetrate anything much (auto glass, car doors, etc.) the 44 hands down. Otherwise its the 9mm with almost SMG-Anglia hot ammunition. For potential bear problems in the North woods, I carry a 450 Alaskan M-71 pre-war Winchester....
by 450 Fuller
Wed Jul 12, 2023 4:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lee Liquid Alox
Replies: 26
Views: 970

Re: Lee Liquid Alox

TreWax has carnauba wax in it. Rare now.
It will also serve to protect blued finishes. I use
it on Parker, Fox and LC Smith goose-turkey guns.

And on an 1885 HW SS in 45-60. It works better than imagined.

Do NOT use WD-40 on any firearms you respect or wish to keep.
by 450 Fuller
Fri Feb 24, 2023 11:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HIGH PRESSURE LOADS by John Linebaugh
Replies: 20
Views: 910

Re: HIGH PRESSURE LOADS by John Linebaugh

First rate.
JLs knowledge and writing has caused me to re-think my 45 Colt loadings in
both my Ruger SA and two New Service Colt revolvers. The
NS Colts have their own pressure limitations but are supremely accurate.
by 450 Fuller
Fri Feb 24, 2023 11:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A liking for .35 caliber.....
Replies: 14
Views: 639

Re: A liking for .35 caliber.....

Also ran.....
But prefer the .35 Whelen in a custom pre-64 Model 70 with an almost Super Grade stock. With Nosler or Swift bullets,
it becomes almost a Rigby magazine rifle in .350 Rigby with steel cased solids."
by 450 Fuller
Tue Nov 15, 2022 10:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wings Over Dallas Mid-Air Collision Report
Replies: 15
Views: 817

Re: Wings Over Dallas Mid-Air Collision Report

My Dad would agree with the constructive comments posted, if he were alive now. He was a bombardier on the B-24 "Modest Maiden" with 30 missions over occupied France and Germany. There are only so many of these A/C flying and we lost two with crew. Fuel and oil consumption very high on a B...
by 450 Fuller
Tue Oct 04, 2022 3:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paper Patching
Replies: 19
Views: 3951

Re: Paper Patching

Nothing likr re-opening an older nylon or linen thread. I play with a Sharps and a Winchester 1885 HW SS-both in 45 2.1 Been looking for tapered bullets. Harder to patch, but allows full cartridge length for BP loads. Works well for smokeless too. Experiment & patience. Masking tape or 25% cotto...
by 450 Fuller
Fri Aug 19, 2022 8:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .348 Update: Components
Replies: 0
Views: 561

.348 Update: Components

This is a lever gun outfit, so I will ride for the brand. I added to a 2013 post-but time for an update: The Winchester and Browning Model 71s are still relatively popular, and the 348 cases are widely reloaded. The W-W and Starline brass are still being made, but at Midway and Grafs, ET Brass- you ...
by 450 Fuller
Fri Aug 19, 2022 8:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: quickload help please 348
Replies: 16
Views: 1377

Re: quickload help please 348

Perhaps time to update data and bullet availability for the 348 Win. .348 WCF: Hornady has discontinued the 200 gr FP jacketed bullets, unfortunately. (For reloading 348 cases & bullets-QuickLoad IS NOT your best source-look at Ken Waters and Handloader or other sources) I have 4 Model 71 Winche...
by 450 Fuller
Tue Jul 26, 2022 6:18 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: PAY IT FORWARD
Replies: 581
Views: 376448

Re: PAY IT FORWARD

You are right, AJMD:
We need to keep it going. My former bro-in-law lives in Carmel, now. He is an
almost retired-heart surgeon. From New Albany...Hoosiers ......
" It came from little kids running around saying: Who's yer daddy...??."

I may have some military brass...
by 450 Fuller
Wed Jun 22, 2022 6:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nasty people
Replies: 27
Views: 1616

Re: Nasty people

Having spent a great deal of time in state and Federal law enforcement, there appears to be a thread of similarity between certain leftists who are unhappy, and inner city gang members. Freud might liken it to misplaced anger resulting in sociopathic behavior. Violence as a result of no stable home ...
by 450 Fuller
Wed Jun 22, 2022 6:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Motorcycle, no lever content
Replies: 12
Views: 932

Re: Motorcycle, no lever content

Nice area near Cherokee,N.C. in the Smokey Mtns-near Townsend and Knoxville, TN.

HRM

1951 BMW R 51/3 1962 BMW R 69/S 1886 Winchesters & Model 71 s




Socialism: The creed of ignorance and envy, with the equal sharing of misery. Churchill-Prime Minister
by 450 Fuller
Mon Jun 06, 2022 7:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No safe places
Replies: 25
Views: 1750

Re: No safe places

Recidivism is being able to do it again. Stop-and -frisk is the LEnf term for reason to believe/probable cause to search and remove firearms. Juliani had it right for NYC- As a former state/Federal agent-our Tombstone era society will not reward or defend you. The police are now a bit nervous about ...
by 450 Fuller
Fri Jun 03, 2022 9:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The 454 Casull is gradually disappearing
Replies: 41
Views: 3735

Re: The 454 Casull is gradually disappearing

IN grizzly and general bear country, a practical 45 Colt in a Colt New Service or Ruger SA with BBL length limited to around 5- to 7 1/2 inches is practical. A 300 gr bullet at 950 FPS will discourage most bears. Repeat shots may be necessary, so recoil is an actual issue with the 454 on up. In the ...
by 450 Fuller
Thu Jun 02, 2022 8:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Creating obsolete brass for antique leverguns
Replies: 4
Views: 515

Re: Creating obsolete brass for antique leverguns

Bear:

Marlin is right.

I used 450 Alaskan and 450 Fuller older reject 348 brass for practice and finally got some good 45-75 wcf cartridges.
It DOES help to anneal the cases as brass work hardens fast.
by 450 Fuller
Thu Jun 02, 2022 7:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester levers chambered in 45-75
Replies: 21
Views: 1853

Re: Winchester levers chambered in 45-75

Bear:

348 brass will work re-sized.

Had an 1885 SS in 45-75 WCF. Technically a "lever" action SS. Still have an 1885 in 45-60, made in 1887. VG bore, still shoot it.
by 450 Fuller
Wed Jun 01, 2022 11:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Always carry a gun.
Replies: 55
Views: 3584

Re: Always carry a gun.

Cochise County, AZ. has about 19 varieties of rattlesnake. The Mojaves all the way to Western diamonds and blacktails. My rule after a few years was let em go unless they were coiled and striking. Then they are history. Had a Rottweiler and a pit bull both attack me and my horse. Had warned the guy ...
by 450 Fuller
Sun May 15, 2022 6:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: any 4Runners onboard?
Replies: 64
Views: 4225

Re: any 4Runners onboard?

The way i "fixed" the knock sensor issue is by selling my 2003 4-Runner. Someone wanted it bad-as it looked nice. I told him about the issues, but he was more interested in the low mileage. It sold this week. Will miss it and went to Yellowstone and Canada. Luckily, PT Barnum was right. Fo...
by 450 Fuller
Sun May 15, 2022 8:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lightweight Commander type pistols
Replies: 32
Views: 2096

Re: Lightweight Commander type pistols

Carry a steel Commander -hard chrome finish to protect during summer heat. Roy's Leather or Milt Sparks rigs... During colder months its 1911 Colts like the full-size Series 70 forged steel with NM barrels. Have a couple of them, accurate and handle +P loads real nice. Extra magazines are an excelle...
by 450 Fuller
Sat May 14, 2022 5:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: any 4Runners onboard?
Replies: 64
Views: 4225

Re: any 4Runners onboard?

Grizz: I have a 4WD 96 and a 2003 2WD version. The newer one has 163 K and the 96-137 K A 2000 Tundra std 5-speed-anti-theft trans . The Tundra has roll-down windows... The later 98-on 4-Rs have good engines but watch out for mice near the engine/harness. A useless device is the knock sensors. Maybe...
by 450 Fuller
Tue Mar 01, 2022 8:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'd still rather have a lever action...
Replies: 18
Views: 1999

Re: I'd still rather have a lever action...

In keeping with the original title and meaning of the thread: I REALLY would rather have a heavy lever action -in places like Canada or Alaska -like an original 1886 or Model 71 Winchester. The 450 Alaskan can be loaded with 400gr Kodiak/Hawk/Woodleigh/Swift jacketed bullets to right at 2000 FPS. Th...
by 450 Fuller
Mon Jan 31, 2022 7:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hawk Bullets?
Replies: 8
Views: 1282

Re: Hawk Bullets?

Andy Hill is the Prop. A decent lad who works hard. Be patient, Covid and back orders have slowed everyone down. Their bullets are excellent, especially for rifles like older Winchesters and Marlins. A letter might also work. I have his bullets for the 348 and 33 WCF. They work better than most for ...
by 450 Fuller
Mon Sep 27, 2021 9:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Grizzlies
Replies: 7
Views: 911

Re: Grizzlies

Doug Peacock-now in MT-may have the best philosophy on Mr. Grizzly, along with Montague Stevens.
Unless needed for the pot, let them keep roaming the mountains.
by 450 Fuller
Fri Sep 17, 2021 5:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 33 WCF "stuff"
Replies: 14
Views: 2205

Re: 33 WCF "stuff"

This is excellent information for those of us who still have Winchester or Marlin rifles in 33 WCF. I have a couple of these fine 1886 Models in 33 WCF and they are excellent stalking rifles for deer or black bear. Hawk bullets in NJ makes an excellent bullet in 180 or 200 gr FP, perfect for the 33 ...
by 450 Fuller
Fri Sep 11, 2020 7:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: help from Army Vets
Replies: 14
Views: 2738

Re: help from Army Vets

The early 5th Group Flash attached to the beret was black During the Vietnam era, the 5th Gp flash was changed with the Vietnamese colors diagonally across a black field. The 10th Gp flash was green. This flash resembles an 11th SFG (USAR) flash.Early VN tours were TDY out of Okinawa. All indicators...
by 450 Fuller
Thu Mar 29, 2018 6:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Making 33 Winchester Brass
Replies: 15
Views: 5647

Re: Making 33 Winchester Brass

Getting in late to this interesting and useful topic on the 33 WCF. I have 3 1886 Winchester rifles in this caliber. The extra lightweight rapid tapers are just about the same weight as a 94 or half magazine M-55. But more SD and stopping power for its size. Ben Lilly used one on grizzlies in NM in ...
by 450 Fuller
Fri Feb 16, 2018 11:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 33 WCF questions
Replies: 19
Views: 7135

Re: 33 WCF questions

The 1886 in 33 WCF was the fore runner of the Model 71. I like to to open up old dead threads and revive them with gunsmoke! Since I have 3 -1886 rifles in 33 WCF, have learned a thing or two. Still have 4 boxes of the old Hornady 200 gr FP jacketed InterLok bullets. They are better bullets than tho...
by 450 Fuller
Mon Jan 29, 2018 10:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 348 Winchester
Replies: 163
Views: 32781

Re: 348 Winchester

Time to rejuvenate this 348 area of interest. Maybe "resurrect" interest. Since I am older than the new brass offered now.... I have some "standing bear' original 250 gr ST boxes. You can't have too many 86s or Model 71 rifles. The "new" premium bullets in 348, like Swift, W...
by 450 Fuller
Sun Jan 14, 2018 6:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Use Enough Gun" -- Or Else...
Replies: 18
Views: 2681

Re: "Use Enough Gun" -- Or Else...

The Athabascan native hunters in the far north used single shot Winchesters in 45-90 or other rifle/cartridge combinations. The old saying that what you have in your hands will be one's "bear rifle"-when the time comes-is true. This Canadian tale seems to have been related near the turn of...
by 450 Fuller
Tue Jan 09, 2018 12:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gary Fellars Vintage Sights Ft. Worth Texas Update 6/25
Replies: 36
Views: 9771

Re: Gary Fellars Vintage Sights Ft. Worth Texas Update 6/25

Known Gary for years: This is an old topic. But....Gary is still alive and does a little business from time to time. He is still in Fort Worth and has severe back and memory issues. He can find hard to place sights-the kind that are only in Nick Stroebel's book on old sights. Like many of us-his mem...
by 450 Fuller
Tue Dec 19, 2017 4:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jacketed bullets in old barrels
Replies: 22
Views: 5983

Re: Jacketed bullets in old barrels

I have a few 1886 Winchester rifles and an 1885 in 45-60 WCF. Cup and base luballoy jacketed bullets, AKA 95% of jacket material is a copper alloy-malleable for bullet jacket forming. BUT-still potential there to wear much faster than lead. The EXCEPTION is Hawk bullets which are heat treated copper...
by 450 Fuller
Tue Dec 19, 2017 1:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colonel John S. Mosby: "The Grey Ghost"
Replies: 16
Views: 3234

Re: Colonel John S. Mosby: "The Grey Ghost"

John Mosby received his promotion as head of the 43rd Partisan Rangers through the intercession of GEN J.E.B. Stuart to RE Lee. Mosby now lies in the Warrenton, VA Cemetery. Some of my long distant cousins fought with Mosby-in Mosby's Confederacy-near Upperville and Winchester. They now lie in their...
by 450 Fuller
Wed Dec 13, 2017 7:20 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: DVD EXCHANGE - "Tom Horn" with Steve McQueen
Replies: 71
Views: 97069

Re: DVD EXCHANGE - "Tom Horn" with Steve McQueen

If it is still alive and well -would like to be placed on the list. For Tom Horn.

I have Charles Bronson and Lee Marvin in "Death Hunt". The RCMP
chasing after Albert Johnson in the NWT and Yukon.

1873 Winchesters, Marlin and 30WCF 1899 Savage.
by 450 Fuller
Mon Dec 04, 2017 10:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I need help
Replies: 2
Views: 1043

Re: I need help

TRY DHL-International.
by 450 Fuller
Tue Nov 28, 2017 10:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many Moose hunters are there on Paco Kelly's Leverguns
Replies: 28
Views: 4091

Re: How many Moose hunters are there on Paco Kelly's Leverguns

Alaska has some interesting homesteader subsistence F&W rules during the moose season. My last large bull moose was taken with a Winchester Model 71 re-chambered to 348 Ackley Improved. That caliber was one of P.O. Ackley's favorites as it delivered on improved velocity on all bullet weights. Th...
by 450 Fuller
Tue Nov 28, 2017 10:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Mighty 71 (with pics)
Replies: 54
Views: 12620

Re: The Mighty 71 (with pics)

Uniquely beautiful and functional. Don't forget that T. Roosevelt used his special order 1876 and 1886 half magazine rifles in the Dakotas and all over. Extra finished rifles with a slight blemish lend character. Don't be discouraged to use them. The elk and moose I have killed with Winchester 71s a...
by 450 Fuller
Tue Nov 21, 2017 1:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Model 71-The hunter's rifle
Replies: 25
Views: 3475

Re: Model 71-The hunter's rifle

The real reasons for not supplying photographs are that I am tech challenged by laziness and can't get my 35mm Nikon wired to the Mboard or monitor. That and having had three (3) jobs in the metro D.C. area long enough ago to retire with more illegal enemies than friends. If we have some lads here w...
by 450 Fuller
Sat Nov 18, 2017 1:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Model 71-The hunter's rifle
Replies: 25
Views: 3475

Re: Model 71-The hunter's rifle

It would be nice to post photos of these, but I am between AK-AL-NM a lot and it is'nt wise to advertise. Unless you are selling. The current original Winchester count is 5 Model 71s and 2 smokeless era rapid taper 1886s. Ben Lily liked the 1886 in 33 WCF. So did a lot of Alaskans. Lily killed bear ...
by 450 Fuller
Fri Nov 17, 2017 9:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Model 71-The hunter's rifle
Replies: 25
Views: 3475

Model 71-The hunter's rifle

The Winchester Model 71 evolved from the rapid taper 1886 half-magazine rifles of the early 20th Century. I have my share of these rifles and prefer the early originals. Winchester clearly found a winner from Brownings original design. The 348 WCF cartridge originated from the 50-110 case-necked dow...
by 450 Fuller
Fri Nov 17, 2017 9:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Slinging my Win M-71
Replies: 16
Views: 3059

Re: Slinging my Win M-71

I carry my sling in a hunting coat pocket. The 1936 Model 71 does not mind. You need it when you have to move big game or crossing a swollen creek. Using a sling too often -rather than having your rifle ready-will sooner or later cost a buck or bull. It can and will happen. This looks like a good ap...