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by Rockrat
Sun Dec 12, 2021 1:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Score 170 gr Winchester Silvertip .30-30 ammo
Replies: 19
Views: 2891

Re: Score 170 gr Winchester Silvertip .30-30 ammo

I paid $18/box. At our last gunshow here, I saw some for $65/box.

I have seen some 30-30 ammo at wally world for $27/box lately
by Rockrat
Fri Dec 10, 2021 12:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Score 170 gr Winchester Silvertip .30-30 ammo
Replies: 19
Views: 2891

Re: Score 170 gr Winchester Silvertip .30-30 ammo

Scored 4 boxes of the same Silvertip stuff about a year ago, for a friend of mine. should last him the rest of his life too. He was down to his last box and I just happened to walk into a store that had just gotten it in.
by Rockrat
Wed Dec 08, 2021 8:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning 30-30 ammo--who made it
Replies: 1
Views: 546

Browning 30-30 ammo--who made it

Have a couple of boxes of Browning 30-30 ammo and was wondering who actually might have made the stuff
by Rockrat
Fri Dec 03, 2021 9:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLL ON 357 MAG
Replies: 42
Views: 8158

Re: POLL ON 357 MAG

Since you are familiar with the 686 series, I would just go with either a 4" or 6" version. I have had, in the past, all three barrel lengths but sold the 4". If they made a 5" version, that would be perfect.
by Rockrat
Fri Nov 19, 2021 5:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Social use of the .30-30
Replies: 55
Views: 8840

Re: Social use of the .30-30

Never owned a 94. Shot one a few times, meh. Couple of 92's and 73's and about a half dozen Marlins over the years, just never a 94.
by Rockrat
Fri Nov 19, 2021 5:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Buck Elliot, RIP
Replies: 29
Views: 2916

Re: Buck Elliot, RIP

Godspeed Sir. Hate to hear the news. Enjoyed his presence
by Rockrat
Thu Nov 11, 2021 8:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rittenhouse Trial
Replies: 93
Views: 9630

Re: Rittenhouse Trial

I think if the judge declares a mistrial with prejudice, things will be over and they cannot try him again on the original charges
by Rockrat
Tue Nov 09, 2021 7:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How do you make your chili?
Replies: 36
Views: 3550

Re: How do you make your chili?

I also cheat and use Williams chili mix. I use extra. 10 lbs meat and mix for 12-13 lbs of meat. Just gives it a stronger flavor. But I add lots of onion, garlic, pepper, crushed tomato's and a half to full bottle of hot ketchup. I usually make at least 10 lbs at a time. Oh, for flavor, I also add s...
by Rockrat
Mon Nov 08, 2021 9:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Mechanic’s League
Replies: 19
Views: 1581

Re: The Mechanic’s League

Definitely Diesel. Looks like a 3 cyl Yanmar Diesel. Great engines, have one in my JD950
by Rockrat
Sun Nov 07, 2021 7:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers needed (update below)
Replies: 60
Views: 4739

Re: Prayers needed

Prayers up.
by Rockrat
Sat Nov 06, 2021 8:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Mechanic’s League
Replies: 19
Views: 1581

Re: The Mechanic’s League

Drain oil/water and fill with fresh oil and a new filter. Pull plugs and turn over engine to get rid of water. Fill cylinders with 0-20 synthetic oil and let sit overnight. Change oil and filter again. Turn over engine to blow out the lightweight oil. Might be OK after that, but might not. 24 hours ...
by Rockrat
Sat Oct 30, 2021 7:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kentucky state-wide chorus competition
Replies: 14
Views: 1166

Re: Kentucky state-wide chorus competition

C.T---Have an Aunt and a cousin in Willits.
by Rockrat
Sat Oct 30, 2021 6:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1895 LTD
Replies: 13
Views: 1240

Re: Marlin 1895 LTD

Had a 30-30 CB but someone wanted it really badly. Also had a 32mag I wish I still had and a couple of the 38-55 CB's. Still have one left though. The LTD would be $1100. Tempted, but really don't hunt anymore. Sold my XLR earlier in the year (that thing would shoot). If it had a full octagon barrel...
by Rockrat
Thu Oct 28, 2021 7:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1895 LTD
Replies: 13
Views: 1240

Re: Marlin 1895 LTD

Yeah, its for sale and its the PG version, which I prefer. I guess that would make it the LTD V
by Rockrat
Thu Oct 28, 2021 4:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1895 LTD
Replies: 13
Views: 1240

Marlin 1895 LTD

Came across an 1895 LTD with the half round/half octagon barrel. Person still has the box for it and said maybe 30 rounds thru it. When were these things made, how do they shoot and whats the thing worth? Looks new.
by Rockrat
Wed Oct 13, 2021 5:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HEP! I NEED HEP! with a bullet puller
Replies: 20
Views: 2882

Re: HEP! I NEED HEP! with a bullet puller

Try a pair of wire strippers. Its what I use, just understand it mars the bullet a bit!!
by Rockrat
Thu Oct 07, 2021 6:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you could have just one 92 ...
Replies: 66
Views: 7899

Re: If you could have just one 92 ...

If you want a Browning B92 in 44 mag, our local shop just got one in, with box no less. Also a Rossi(Braztech) 24" octagonal (looking at that one--whats it worth?)
by Rockrat
Mon Oct 04, 2021 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Covid in Whitetail...!
Replies: 18
Views: 2484

Re: Covid in Whitetail...!

Oh well, I have had the origional,vaccine and the delta variant of the Fauci Flu. I should be OK
by Rockrat
Mon Sep 27, 2021 4:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HELP! WC-844 rifle powder?
Replies: 19
Views: 3127

Re: HELP! WC-844 rifle powder?

I will see what I can find, its been years since I loaded those rounds.

Just googled wc-844 load data and over on the "highroad" website and it shows data for 55gr bullets and wc-844
by Rockrat
Sun Sep 26, 2021 4:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HELP! WC-844 rifle powder?
Replies: 19
Views: 3127

Re: HELP! WC-844 rifle powder?

Do some more Google searching and I am sure you will find data. Its out there. I believe 844 is supposed to be a bit slower than H335 and 852 has a fast version, which I think is around 4895 and a slow version which is around H380, but don't hold me to that. Google is your friend here. I have only u...
by Rockrat
Sat Sep 25, 2021 7:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: substitutes for Alliant unique and 2400 in magnum pistols
Replies: 13
Views: 3334

Re: substitutes for Alliant unique and 2400 in magnum pistols

Ramshot True Blue possibly in place of BD and been reading about Alliant 20/28 being slightly faster than Unique. Also, don't discount Universal Clays for Unique
by Rockrat
Fri Sep 24, 2021 9:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Left hand concealed carry
Replies: 9
Views: 1016

Re: Left hand concealed carry

I use a shoulder holster for large automatics and in the front pocket of my jeans for the smaller ones.
by Rockrat
Wed Sep 22, 2021 11:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best Bullet for Shooting... Pumpkins???
Replies: 16
Views: 1777

Re: Best Bullet for Shooting... Pumpkins???

There was a guy that made bullets from cut down magnum cases, turned the belt down to .510, and filled with shot, then formed bullets. Kind of like a glazer safety slug. Said it would turn a coyote into pink mist @ 600yds when shot out of his 50bmg bolt gun. Bet that wouldn't leave much of the pumpk...
by Rockrat
Tue Sep 21, 2021 5:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My grail gun from Colorado gun show
Replies: 26
Views: 2678

Re: My grail gun from Colorado gun show

Sweet looking rifle. Wanted to go to it, but something else came up and couldn't
by Rockrat
Wed Sep 15, 2021 8:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best Bullet for Shooting... Pumpkins???
Replies: 16
Views: 1777

Re: Best Bullet for Shooting... Pumpkins???

Yeah, I had just put together a 6.5-284 to use at the CO Dynamite shoot and then it was cancelled!!
by Rockrat
Tue Sep 14, 2021 6:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin "golden" 39A
Replies: 3
Views: 740

Re: Marlin "golden" 39A

Its $900. Don't know if I want to spend that much for a .22
by Rockrat
Tue Sep 14, 2021 1:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin "golden" 39A
Replies: 3
Views: 740

Marlin "golden" 39A

LGS has one. Has a crossbolt saety, checkered PG and forearm. In almost new condition. S/N on upper tang. Stamp on bbl just in front of receiver, on the bbl, but can't read it.

Did Remington make any 39A's?

What is this thing worth?
by Rockrat
Mon Sep 13, 2021 5:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Time Travel Revisited
Replies: 11
Views: 1753

Re: Time Travel Revisited

I read the same story Scott is talking about. Been a few years ago. IIRC the guy hunting fell off an elevated path he was supposed to stay on. When he got back, there was a dead butterfly stuck to the bottom of one boot. End result was like when he left, Trump was in office, and when he got back Hil...
by Rockrat
Sun Sep 12, 2021 9:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Case Flaring
Replies: 7
Views: 1165

Re: Case Flaring

Yes, you will usually damage the bullet when seating if you don't flare the case mouth
by Rockrat
Fri Sep 03, 2021 9:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers, Please: Daughter Has Covid
Replies: 28
Views: 3237

Re: Prayers, Please: Daughter Has Covid

Prayers up. Hopefully she is feeling better by now.
by Rockrat
Tue Jul 06, 2021 11:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What do you pay for vehicle registration?
Replies: 14
Views: 1510

Re: What do you pay for vehicle registration?

Here in CO, I think there are about 15 "fees" added on the registration fee
by Rockrat
Tue Jul 06, 2021 11:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is wrong with some people?
Replies: 11
Views: 1577

Re: What is wrong with some people?

On one of our clubs sight-in days a guy came out with his wife and the new rifle he bought for her. She shot it twice and was about crying as it hurt so much. Macho husband started shooting it. The thing kicked like a mule. I went over and talked to her and asked about the new gun. It was a lightwei...
by Rockrat
Sun Jun 20, 2021 8:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pulse jet fun
Replies: 5
Views: 466

Re: Pulse jet fun

Electricity instructor in A&P school had a pulse jet and brought it to class and we fired it up. Boy, that was loud. In his off time, he flew model aircraft and had combat tournaments with them to try to cut off a streamer trailing from the back of the model aircraft.
by Rockrat
Thu Jun 17, 2021 1:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: We Live in Times Where...
Replies: 6
Views: 824

Re: We Live in Times Where...

Amen to both of them!!!
by Rockrat
Tue Jun 08, 2021 9:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: M1 Carbines at MidwayUSA for those interested...
Replies: 19
Views: 2137

Re: M1 Carbines at MidwayUSA for those interested...

I have one of those 30 carbine blackhawks. With the sights at the lowest they can go,it hits about 12" high @100yds. I use earplugs and earmuffs. That sucker is LOUD and has quite a fireball.
by Rockrat
Wed Jun 02, 2021 12:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best Hunting Rifle thread got me think in’...”How many Leverguns...?”
Replies: 47
Views: 3912

Re: Best Hunting Rifle thread got me think in’...”How many Leverguns...?”

Probably three

Marlin 39A
Marlin 357 mag.
Marlin 356 Win.
by Rockrat
Tue Jun 01, 2021 8:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: frog lube
Replies: 29
Views: 3919

Re: frog lube

I use a mix of Mobil ! 0w-20, synthetic ATF and ballistol in the ratios of 2/2/1.

Tried the Frog lube, mine did the same as yours. Got rid of it.
by Rockrat
Tue Jun 01, 2021 8:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's currently your best hunting rifle for your area?
Replies: 61
Views: 12399

Re: What's currently your best hunting rifle for your area?

If I ever get out to hunt again I will use my Ruger #1 in 6.5 Swede. If I visit friends/relatives in OK and get to hunt with them, I will take either my Savage 340 in 30-30 or my 336XLR in 356Win
by Rockrat
Mon May 31, 2021 3:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .22 Short v. .22 Long Rifle
Replies: 52
Views: 7006

Re: .22 Short v. .22 Long Rifle

I also still have some of the CCI 22 CB shorts. Work great!!!

Two of the local WM's had 100 round packs of CCI 22 shorts for sale just the last 6 days. Guess they got some ammo in so people could shoot this weekend.
by Rockrat
Mon May 31, 2021 2:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Memorial Day
Replies: 8
Views: 789

Re: Memorial Day

I honor all who have have passed, whether it was in combat or in a training accident or those who had hung up their uniform and lived out their lives. Think I read somewhere that there were just as many killed in training accidents in WWII as those actually killed in combat. All who have served and ...
by Rockrat
Wed May 26, 2021 7:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leverguns Forum referenced on MarlinOwners
Replies: 28
Views: 3155

Re: Leverguns Forum referenced on MarlinOwners

Haven't been there in years
by Rockrat
Mon May 24, 2021 10:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: anyone use 30-30 bullets in their
Replies: 10
Views: 1675

Re: anyone use 30-30 bullets in their

I have in years past, but never did load them to full velocities in my '06. Backed off a bit as I had heard that they would expand violently if pushed faster than normal 30-30 speeds
by Rockrat
Thu May 20, 2021 8:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 180 XTP in 357 carbine.
Replies: 20
Views: 4257

Re: 180 XTP in 357 carbine.

Try some MP300 with that bullet in your rifle. eye opener with the velocities and accuracy.
by Rockrat
Tue May 11, 2021 9:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 50AE in a bolt action
Replies: 6
Views: 1186

Re: 50AE in a bolt action

Fellow around the Tulsa area made some uppers for the AR15 in 50AE. Now thats a big hole in the end of the barrel!!
by Rockrat
Thu Apr 29, 2021 3:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How Southern Are You?"
Replies: 68
Views: 10638

Re: How Southern Are You?"

Only 17 here. Can't say I liked all of them though, just most of them.
by Rockrat
Thu Apr 15, 2021 8:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reloading Cast???
Replies: 30
Views: 3064

Re: Reloading Cast???

You do not have to segregate cases if you flare one vs no flare. Case will conform to chamber dimension once fired. You will need to crimp the case a bit to remove the flare. Make sure your cases are trimmed so you will have an even crimp. Don't overdo the crimp either.
by Rockrat
Wed Apr 14, 2021 10:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reloading Cast???
Replies: 30
Views: 3064

Re: Reloading Cast???

Check over at Castboolits.gunloads.com for a plethora of cast boolit information. I usually just shoot cast in my 30-30, a 195gr cast at around 2000fps. A powder coated slug at around .309" should work well to about that velocity. Varget, Leverevolution and 3031 should work well for higher velo...
by Rockrat
Wed Apr 14, 2021 4:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ammo prices
Replies: 21
Views: 2765

Re: Ammo prices

Local farm and ranch store has 9mm for $16.99 a box and I bought 200 small pistol primers for $3.49/100 (limit 200). Had CCI Blazer 22lr. for $3.49 a box of 50.
by Rockrat
Wed Mar 31, 2021 12:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New 1000yd record group
Replies: 49
Views: 5643

Re: New 1000yd record group

I saw where he shoots with 6-10 seconds between rounds. Wants to get rounds off before wind changes. Said wind was blowing 5-7 mph. Quite a feat. Not only was it a 2.6" group, but it was all X's. A 100-10x. Think they said the best group before that was a 100-6x and 2.68", so beat it by .0...
by Rockrat
Sun Mar 28, 2021 10:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The casting shed
Replies: 102
Views: 14267

Re: The casting shed

Started casting around 17 years old and really got going about 21. Mainly 429421"s as me and two other friends had Super Blackhawks to feed. Joined the Cast Boolits site and things took off from there. Add in the stuff I learned from Accurateshooters forum on competition shooting/reloading and ...