If your getting 1.2 inch grouping at 100 yards, I would stick with that for sure!
That's dam fine shooting for a old rifle.
What year was your 1886 manufactured?
I think the 33wcf was the last cartridge to come out for the 86.
Smokeless makes it very desirable to me.
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- Mon May 03, 2021 1:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 33 WCF original Loads
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4266
- Mon May 03, 2021 10:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Remington model 31 Pump Action Shotgun
- Replies: 27
- Views: 6791
Re: Remington model 31 Pump Action Shotgun
Thank you gentleman, I think I'll leave it as is.
It's good to have a old shotgun where you don't have to worry about bumps and dings!
It's good to have a old shotgun where you don't have to worry about bumps and dings!
- Sun May 02, 2021 6:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 33 WCF original Loads
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4266
Re: 33 WCF original Loads
I also have a 1886 in 33wcf. Yours is quite specular. I was going to ask if Turnbull did the cased hardening It's a tough caliber to find bullets for, Hornady stopped making the making the FP 200 gr bullet years ago. Thanks to the gentleman on this forum for info provided on the 86 and the 33wcf cal...
- Sun May 02, 2021 6:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Remington Speedmaster 552
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2049
Re: Remington Speedmaster 552
My condolences on your dads passing! Hold on to the good memory's.
The Remington will always remind you of the good times shooting with your dad.
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The Remington will always remind you of the good times shooting with your dad.
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- Sun May 02, 2021 6:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Remington model 31 Pump Action Shotgun
- Replies: 27
- Views: 6791
Re: Remington model 31 Pump Action Shotgun
A few more photos.
- Sun May 02, 2021 1:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Remington model 31 Pump Action Shotgun
- Replies: 27
- Views: 6791
Re: Remington model 31 Pump Action Shotgun
I forgot to say that I think it was reblued before.
Update, after breaking the 31 down and looking everything over, I think it's all original.![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
Update, after breaking the 31 down and looking everything over, I think it's all original.
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- Sun May 02, 2021 12:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Remington model 31 Pump Action Shotgun
- Replies: 27
- Views: 6791
Remington model 31 Pump Action Shotgun
I found this old 1940 made Remington model 31 pump action shotgun the other day. The model 31 is my favorite pump action shotgun. Yes I also like the Winchester 12 and Ithaca and High Standard and a few other classic pump actions! Made from 1931 to 1949, in 1950 the Remington 870 came out and was in...
- Sun May 02, 2021 6:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Six, A. P. Lane
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1847
Re: Six, A. P. Lane
I'm a big fan of the 44 spl. myself! All that reading in my youth about Skeeter and Elmer did it!
You gentleman have some truly fantastic Smith's and Colt's!
I'm down to one lonely Ruger Blackhawk in 44 spl.
When I take my 1894 Marlin 44 out, the Blackhawk always comes with us!
You gentleman have some truly fantastic Smith's and Colt's!
I'm down to one lonely Ruger Blackhawk in 44 spl.
When I take my 1894 Marlin 44 out, the Blackhawk always comes with us!
- Sun May 02, 2021 6:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: another lever gun acquisition
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3350
Re: another lever gun acquisition
That looks like a nice little antique firearm. I like the old knife to!
That's a fantastic photo!
That's a fantastic photo!
- Sat May 01, 2021 5:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Six, A. P. Lane
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1847
Re: Six, A. P. Lane
Now biden is going to outlaw all menthol cigarettes'
That's going to make a lot of black folk very unhappy.
Blacks consume 85% of menthol cigarettes' made here in America.
I had a buddy that smoked Newport's, he died of cancer at 48 years old.
That stuff will kill you!
That's going to make a lot of black folk very unhappy.
Blacks consume 85% of menthol cigarettes' made here in America.
I had a buddy that smoked Newport's, he died of cancer at 48 years old.
That stuff will kill you!
- Sat May 01, 2021 5:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Update on my Dad.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1992
Re: Update on my Dad.
Prayers sent!
Speedy recovery.![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
Speedy recovery.
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- Sat May 01, 2021 5:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wish me luck, boys
- Replies: 44
- Views: 5280
Re: Wish me luck, boys
Speedy recovery sir!
I've been there!![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
I've been there!
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- Sat May 01, 2021 7:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How Southern Are You?"
- Replies: 68
- Views: 10863
Re: How Southern Are You?"
I think I got 5 or so! Some of it was on a dare! We eat chicken and dumplings and corn bread throughout the winter. When I lived inland Pa. for a few year they look at me like I was crazy when a few of my Long Island buddy came down. We ate raw clams and oysters all day with lot's of beer! 500 clam...
- Fri Apr 30, 2021 4:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How Southern Are You?"
- Replies: 68
- Views: 10863
Re: How Southern Are You?"
I think I got 5 or so! Some of it was on a dare! We eat chicken and dumplings and corn bread throughout the winter. When I lived inland Pa. for a few year they look at me like I was crazy when a few of my Long Island buddy came down. We ate raw clams and oysters all day with lot's of beer! 500 clams...
- Fri Apr 30, 2021 6:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Six, A. P. Lane
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1847
Re: Six, A. P. Lane
So that's why Sixgun hasn't been posting! He was put into Levergun jail! He's the first person in history that was brutally raped in levergun jail! I told him soap on a rope is the way to go when these things happen! I heard he was traded for a pack of Newport 100's! I guess after a few big guzzles ...
- Thu Apr 22, 2021 7:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shock and awe. I must be living right
- Replies: 5
- Views: 724
Re: Shock and awe. I must be living right
The other morning I stopped by my gun shop to see what was available. They had more ammo on the shelves then I've seen in a year! I was probably the ninth or tenth person in the store that morning. So perhaps things are looking up for fool's like me who never learned reloading! When I move next to S...
- Tue Apr 20, 2021 4:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning 1886 sporting rifle
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1384
Re: Browning 1886 sporting rifle
Congratulation's on a fine Browning
rifle!
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- Mon Apr 19, 2021 8:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Patriots' Day
- Replies: 6
- Views: 932
Re: Patriots' Day
What was the song that was playing during the surrender at Yorktown?
The world turned upside down!![Rolling Eyes :roll:](./images/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif)
The world turned upside down!
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- Mon Apr 19, 2021 5:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gifts from the grave
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1500
Re: Gifts from the grave
I don't think the widow could have picked a better custodian for that classic Colt! I'm sure she knew you would cherish that Colt. That's fantastic that your dad gave you that fine Parker! Good things happened to good people! Congratulations OldWin on your truly classic firearm's! I hope your son's ...
- Sat Apr 17, 2021 1:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Mulie, the Winchester, and the Wreck
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1066
Re: The Mulie, the Winchester, and the Wreck
That's a great story! I'm glad everything turned out ok for you the horse and the rifle!
Now that I own a Winchester 1886 in 33wcf,I want a model 71 in 348!
Now that I own a Winchester 1886 in 33wcf,I want a model 71 in 348!
- Sat Apr 17, 2021 6:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: REMINGTON 870: The rise and fall of an American icon
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3436
Re: REMINGTON 870: The rise and fall of an American icon
I've always owned Remington 870's Wingmasters and 1100's! I've never had one problem with either Remington. The semi auto 1100 doesn't like light loads, I always shoot over one ounce or heaver loads in the 1100 without issues. My favorite is the old school Remington model 31. They haven't been made ...
- Thu Apr 15, 2021 1:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 1886 33wcf is home.
- Replies: 88
- Views: 7523
Re: Winchester 1886 33wcf is home.
Personal responsibility has gone out the window! This young black guy made the decision to rob a women at gunpoint! Then when she didn't comply he choked her out! Then he fought a black cop trying to arrest him for a gun crime! His decisions inadvertently led to his death. The media will lie and mak...
- Thu Apr 15, 2021 6:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 1886 33wcf is home.
- Replies: 88
- Views: 7523
Re: Winchester 1886 33wcf is home.
You axein two dollar for all those billets! Das how much I sell skinny blunts for! Whats me gunna use use for my Winny! I guess I could sand down some 410 slugs! I needs the billets, I mugged a hippy for his blunts! All dem white boys smoke Marlboros. What's about a pack of Kool's. This white boy ha...
- Wed Apr 14, 2021 8:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ammo prices
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2806
Re: Ammo prices
I lucked out yesterday morning and found some Federal 38 spl. at my local gun shop. Two box limit,$24.99 a box of 50 rds. Now I could take my Smith out for some target practice! For the third week in a row they had Federal 308 150 gr. in stock. Every time I pass the shop I stop in to have a look to ...
- Wed Apr 14, 2021 7:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 1886 33wcf is home.
- Replies: 88
- Views: 7523
Re: Winchester 1886 33wcf is home.
After my 14 beer she somehow look somewhat thinner! The next morning I woke up with no self respect and a good hangover! After replacing all four shock I was on the prowl again! I have a secret weapon to lure them in. That's right Eskimo pies and slim Jim's! It's like honey to a bear! Wait that's no...
- Tue Apr 13, 2021 7:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 1886 33wcf is home.
- Replies: 88
- Views: 7523
Re: Winchester 1886 33wcf is home.
Wooooo! Sweeeeet. Who wouldn't want a lifted 4x4 Gremlin? :D Man, you're riding in style buddy! Yeah boy! I traded in my AMC Pacer for the supped up Gremlin. Let's just say she sure turns some heads! Quite frankly it's a babe magnet! Unfortunately all the babes are over 300 pound's! It really stres...
- Tue Apr 13, 2021 7:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 1886 33wcf is home.
- Replies: 88
- Views: 7523
Re: Winchester 1886 33wcf is home.
Wooooo! Sweeeeet. Who wouldn't want a lifted 4x4 Gremlin? :D Man, you're riding in style buddy! Yeah boy! I traded in my AMC Pacer for the supped up Gremlin. Let's just say she sure turns some heads! Quite frankly it's a babe magnet! Unfortunately all the babes are over 300 pound's! It really stres...
- Tue Apr 13, 2021 6:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 1886 33wcf is home.
- Replies: 88
- Views: 7523
Re: Winchester 1886 33wcf is home.
What in holy habenaro is going on here. Don't tell me there's another one as disturbed as Six? :shock: I go work on my Harley for a while and look what happens. I took a break to shove a whole pile of tacos and a couple cold brews down my throat. When I went back, I couldn't bend over to put the br...
- Tue Apr 13, 2021 6:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 1886 33wcf is home.
- Replies: 88
- Views: 7523
Re: Winchester 1886 33wcf is home.
Oh Lordy.....your humor puts mine to shame.....I'd have to vote you number 1. Well, discussed it with mom...now that I have all this extra money it's time for the fuzzy dice and curb feelers for the caddy. Might even have enough left over for the hydraulic shocks, 24" rims, and hubcap spinners...
- Tue Apr 13, 2021 4:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 1886 33wcf is home.
- Replies: 88
- Views: 7523
Re: Winchester 1886 33wcf is home.
Riding season is here! One full month, then it's winter for you northerners! :D Hey...hey....I managed to get up at noon instead of 1 or 2 so that enabled me to get to the post office before they close at 5.....it's only 300 yards down the road but it takes me 2 hours to get dressed and have my cof...
- Tue Apr 13, 2021 12:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 1886 33wcf is home.
- Replies: 88
- Views: 7523
Re: Winchester 1886 33wcf is home.
Riding season is here! One full month, then it's winter for you northerners! ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
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- Tue Apr 13, 2021 10:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 1886 33wcf is home.
- Replies: 88
- Views: 7523
Re: Winchester 1886 33wcf is home.
That is a fantastic price for all those classic Winchesters! A lot of those old Winchesters have seen lot's of carry time , not much shooting! Back in the old days you sight then in, ready for hunting. Same box of ammo for ten years! I hope you pass them down to your children, keep them in the famil...
- Tue Apr 13, 2021 6:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 1886 33wcf is home.
- Replies: 88
- Views: 7523
- Mon Apr 12, 2021 7:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 1886 33wcf is home.
- Replies: 88
- Views: 7523
Re: Winchester 1886 33wcf is home.
Hey Sixgun, I just looked up what year commercial production of 33wcf stopped. It was 1940! So there Mr. no it all! My memory was correct! I'm surprised with all the glue I've been sniffing this week! I'm just kidding! I just thought I'd break your chops a little bit! If you find a box at a show it...
- Mon Apr 12, 2021 6:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New levergunner here?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1937
Re: New levergunner here?
My levergun knowledge is for the most part, in depth study for a number of years, especially the last 10. Funny tho, I graduated HS in 77, went to work, and my first payday, I got me a 870 Rem. 2nd maybe 3rd payday, I g ot me, what in my eyes, was the ultimate, "Ky Assault Squirrel Rifle"...
- Mon Apr 12, 2021 5:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 1886 33wcf is home.
- Replies: 88
- Views: 7523
Re: Winchester 1886 33wcf is home.
Hey Sixgun,
I just looked up what year commercial production of 33wcf stopped.
It was 1940! So there Mr. no it all! My memory was correct!
I'm surprised with all the glue I've been sniffing this week!
I'm just kidding! I just thought I'd break your chops a little bit!
I just looked up what year commercial production of 33wcf stopped.
It was 1940! So there Mr. no it all! My memory was correct!
I'm surprised with all the glue I've been sniffing this week!
I'm just kidding! I just thought I'd break your chops a little bit!
- Mon Apr 12, 2021 5:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 1886 33wcf is home.
- Replies: 88
- Views: 7523
Re: Winchester 1886 33wcf is home.
Thanks Drawdown! I have to admit I love the old rifle. Some fine gentleman on this forum have helped me immensely! It has great heft without being to heavy. It was made when quality was common. This one shoot's as well as my modern Levers. A gentleman on the forum is making me up some of his fine l...
- Mon Apr 12, 2021 5:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 1886 33wcf is home.
- Replies: 88
- Views: 7523
Re: Winchester 1886 33wcf is home.
Thanks Drawdown! I have to admit I love the old rifle. Some fine gentleman on this forum have helped me immensely! It has great heft without being to heavy. It was made when quality was common. This one shoot's as well as my modern Levers. A gentleman on the forum is making me up some of his fine l...
- Mon Apr 12, 2021 4:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 1886 33wcf is home.
- Replies: 88
- Views: 7523
Re: Winchester 1886 33wcf is home.
Perfect for big deer up here in Maine!
- Mon Apr 12, 2021 4:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New levergunner here?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1937
Re: New levergunner here?
Very interesting read Drawdown. It sure sounds like you know your lever gun's!
Welcome to the forum. We could always use some new blood on the forum.![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
Welcome to the forum. We could always use some new blood on the forum.
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
- Mon Apr 12, 2021 3:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 1886 33wcf is home.
- Replies: 88
- Views: 7523
Re: Winchester 1886 33wcf is home.
Thanks Drawdown! I have to admit I love the old rifle. Some fine gentleman on this forum have helped me immensely! It has great heft without being to heavy. It was made when quality was common. This one shoot's as well as my modern Levers. A gentleman on the forum is making me up some of his fine lo...
- Sat Apr 10, 2021 5:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gotta love Colonel Cooper
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1429
Re: Gotta love Colonel Cooper
He was the man that inspired my interest in the 1911 pistol. He was most definitely from the greatest generation!
They don't make men like that anymore! Toxic masculinity wins wars!
They don't make men like that anymore! Toxic masculinity wins wars!
- Fri Apr 09, 2021 4:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Do You Remember, Before the Internet................
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2557
Re: Do You Remember, Before the Internet................
Do you remember when you needed information on something back in the old school days.
Dad would say use that dam Encyclopedia Britannia set that I bought!
Dad would say use that dam Encyclopedia Britannia set that I bought!
- Fri Apr 02, 2021 2:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Bersa-itus Cat
- Replies: 62
- Views: 5616
Re: The Bersa-itus Cat
I'm sorry Six I thought it was Snoopdog. ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
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- Fri Apr 02, 2021 2:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Bersa-itus Cat
- Replies: 62
- Views: 5616
Re: The Bersa-itus Cat
I bet you felt real gangster after shooting that cat with that hood plinker! Did you put on some gangster rap and wear your hat backwards? Whatever you do don't give in to temptation and get a neck tattoo! That's what happened to Sixgun. The last time I saw Six was at a underpass in Philly. I was st...
- Fri Apr 02, 2021 7:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tutt's First Shotgun
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1816
Re: Tutt's First Shotgun
There is nothing like the old school pump action shotguns! You got yourself a nice one there!
Good luck with it. Let us know how it shoots.
Good luck with it. Let us know how it shoots.
- Sun Mar 28, 2021 6:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Name of radio show & show host
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1283
Re: Name of radio show & show host
I listen to Art Bell show every sat. night here in Maine. One of the most interesting host and shows ever! Up here they call the show somewhere in time. He's had so many former military men who claim to have been working on UFO that crashed in Roswell N.M. in 1947. Lot's of interesting stuff for peo...
- Sat Mar 27, 2021 12:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 1886 33wcf is home.
- Replies: 88
- Views: 7523
Re: Winchester 1886 33wcf is home.
I've had mine for about ten years or so. I picked it up at an Ohio Gun Collector's show from an older man selling off part of his collection. Well worn finish but in great shape otherwise. I was on a tear to find one in .45-70 or a Model 71, but couldn't pass it up. It's taken a lot of scrounging f...
- Sat Mar 27, 2021 10:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 1886 33wcf is home.
- Replies: 88
- Views: 7523
Re: Winchester 1886 33wcf is home.
Looks nice. Ain't too crazy about that pad either but it looks well fitted. Is the LOP okay for you? I'm 6 foot 2 with long arms. The length of pull fit's pretty well. I think I'll put one of the cowboy style leather boots. to increase the l.o.p. a little more. It will look a little better. I have ...
- Thu Mar 25, 2021 7:16 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12939
- Views: 893518
Re: Chairman of the.......bored
Gas prices for the past year or so have been $217 to $219 a gallon. Since Joe been sleeping in the white house basement it's up to $289 a gallon.