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by LeverLuvr
Sun Oct 11, 2020 9:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry Big Boy issues
Replies: 18
Views: 5769

Re: Henry Big Boy issues

It's been a while since I posted any followup on this subject, so I figured I would give a progress report. Back in mid August I picked up 3 - 50 rnd boxes of Winchester super-x 158grn, a couple of boxes of Norma Hexagon match grade 180 grn, and some Sig Sauer 125 grn. A pretty good variety of 357 m...
by LeverLuvr
Fri Sep 11, 2020 6:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: DOH !!!
Replies: 5
Views: 957

Re: DOH !!!

Well, I finally finished the case, and 5 coats of Plasti Dip later, I think the crisis is averted. Going to the range today to get my Tikka sighted in, and see how the Henry does with the TriggerShims I put on the lever. Feels real nice without the slop in it.

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by LeverLuvr
Tue Sep 08, 2020 2:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vortex optics
Replies: 15
Views: 1864

Re: Vortex optics

I have a Vortex Diamondback Tactical 4-12x40 I just mounted on my Tikka T3X in 243. Haven't been to the range yet, but optics look good on the Biden sign 1/4 mile down the road :mrgreen: Saw a lot of good reviews for them (scopes).
by LeverLuvr
Tue Sep 08, 2020 1:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: DOH !!!
Replies: 5
Views: 957

DOH !!!

So I bought an Apache gun case from Harbor freight for 2 of my rifles. I spent several hours watching youtube videos on ways to cut foam and how to spray it with Plasti Dip to make the foam more durable and firm. So I carefully traced out my guns and cut them out. Then sprayed the foam adhesive on t...
by LeverLuvr
Sat Sep 05, 2020 11:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Women and concealed carry
Replies: 5
Views: 918

Re: Women and concealed carry

MY wife would agree.
by LeverLuvr
Sat Sep 05, 2020 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Women and concealed carry
Replies: 5
Views: 918

Re: Women and concealed carry

No dis-respect intended toward the women folk here but, that was better than Playboy :mrgreen:
by LeverLuvr
Sun Aug 09, 2020 10:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: gun cleaner and lube
Replies: 1
Views: 357

Re: gun cleaner and lube

Initial and 1 year followup review here. I might order me some of this myself.
https://youtu.be/R2har5TWK10
https://youtu.be/K_mt9tODqH4
by LeverLuvr
Sun Aug 09, 2020 9:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NRA Lawsuit in New York
Replies: 3
Views: 825

Re: NRA Lawsuit in New York

I recently re-joined a local gun club with a fantastic outdoor facility. When I originally joined about 15 years ago, they required NRA membership. When re-joining this year, I was told that membership to any national gun advocacy organization was acceptable. Reason being is because in recent years,...
by LeverLuvr
Fri Jul 24, 2020 9:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ever hear of the Eötvös effect?
Replies: 14
Views: 2580

Re: Ever hear of the Eötvös effect?

Probably deflected off a mosquito mid flight :mrgreen:
by LeverLuvr
Fri Jul 24, 2020 9:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday LeverLuvr.
Replies: 3
Views: 558

Re: Happy Birthday LeverLuvr.

Thank you! I get my Birthday dinner Saturday. My wife and mother-in-law are making me a 4th generation fried chicken recipe with mashed taters and green beans and peanut butter cake (hold the 56 candles) :wink: Eat your heart out Colonel Sanders.
by LeverLuvr
Thu Jul 23, 2020 2:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry Big Boy issues
Replies: 18
Views: 5769

Re: Henry Big Boy issues

Red dots don't work to good for me, I have astigmatism. I went back out today to finish sighting in my dad's mini 14. I put a 3-9x40 scope on it for him. On the way out I stopped at WallyWorld and grabbed a Simmons spotting scope (20-60 power) so I could see where I was hitting on the target. I coul...
by LeverLuvr
Tue Jul 21, 2020 11:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry Big Boy issues
Replies: 18
Views: 5769

Re: Henry Big Boy issues

Well, I finally found some 357 mag ammo. I picked up a 50 rnd box of Fiocchi 158gr CMJ. Absolutely no issues. I have 10 more rounds of the Magtech, but didn't want to chance it. The day after the first time shooting, I did a complete break down of the gun and this is what I found....First off, it's ...
by LeverLuvr
Mon Jul 20, 2020 1:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 10
Views: 1871

Re: I Finally Found An LGBT Shirt I Can Support

I think I'll git me one. I need to get some larger T shirts anyway to hide the lump in my waste band :mrgreen: https://teespring.com/shop/lgbt-liberty ... =2&cid=576
by LeverLuvr
Mon Jul 13, 2020 11:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry Big Boy issues
Replies: 18
Views: 5769

Re: Henry Big Boy issues

I haven't cleaned it yet, no. But I started out with the 357's. I figured if I started with the 38 rounds, I'd get a carbon buildup and the longer 357's might get a little sticky in there from the shorter rounds. Hoping it's just an ammo thing, not looking forward to sending it back in todays enviro...
by LeverLuvr
Mon Jul 13, 2020 12:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry Big Boy issues
Replies: 18
Views: 5769

Re: Henry Big Boy issues

Too bad you are in Florida and not in Texas. If you were closer I could trade you a box of 50 for something. Appreciate the offer and thanks all for the input. There was a gun show this past weekend but I heard ammo purchases required a second mortgage to fund :mrgreen: . I never minded a road trip...
by LeverLuvr
Mon Jul 13, 2020 9:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry Big Boy issues
Replies: 18
Views: 5769

Re: Henry Big Boy issues

Sounds ammo related to me. I agree it sounds ammo to me. Look at that 357 brass, I bet it is swelled towards the base. The 38 special being lower pressure won't stick like hot stuff. As for the action feeling gritty it's possible that your trying to make if work could have raised a burr but I doubt...
by LeverLuvr
Sun Jul 12, 2020 7:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry Big Boy issues
Replies: 18
Views: 5769

Henry Big Boy issues

Well, I finally got to shoot the Big Boy .357/38 today for the first time since I brought it home 3 weeks ago. My elation lasted about 30 rounds. :evil: I started with the MagTech .357 rounds. It wasn't too bad, although I wouldn't say it was smooth as butter racking it. But I figured it would smoot...
by LeverLuvr
Mon Jul 06, 2020 8:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1858 New Army bummer
Replies: 22
Views: 3657

Re: 1858 New Army bummer

Something old, something new, never borrowed, something blued. At least I think thats how it goes. Heard it at a wedding once. :wink:
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by LeverLuvr
Mon Jul 06, 2020 9:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1858 New Army bummer
Replies: 22
Views: 3657

Re: 1858 New Army bummer

Agreed. In simplest terms, it's probably best to shoot it as intended. Any conversions I've found cost more than the gun itself. If so needed, I guess I just need to buy another gun. I hate it when that happens :mrgreen: Thanks
by LeverLuvr
Sun Jul 05, 2020 8:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1858 New Army bummer
Replies: 22
Views: 3657

Re: 1858 New Army bummer

Why not use a really light load of 2 or 3F in the 44 mag loads? :? :? Due to my limited knowledge regarding cap and ball guns, this comment sorta confuses me. Does this gun, with the conversion cylinder, not use a .45 colt cartridge. From what I do know, my concerns are that they do not recommend u...
by LeverLuvr
Sat Jul 04, 2020 8:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1858 New Army bummer
Replies: 22
Views: 3657

Re: 1858 New Army bummer

Shooting a cap and ball revolver versus a cartridge gun is kind of like walking versus driving. It takes longer but you will find that the slower pace gives you time to observe more, learn more, and enjoy the process more. You may find yourself RELAXING more than usual. 'Shooting' isn't just the pa...
by LeverLuvr
Fri Jul 03, 2020 6:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1858 New Army bummer
Replies: 22
Views: 3657

Re: 1858 New Army bummer

Well now that makes sense. Never thought of that. As for my tools, I only work on old Chevys anymore so they stay pretty clean :mrgreen:
by LeverLuvr
Fri Jul 03, 2020 6:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1858 New Army bummer
Replies: 22
Views: 3657

Re: 1858 New Army bummer

I don't understand the cleaning difficulty. I just pull off the grips, take it down as normal for cleaning then stick it in a dishwasher. After the dry cycle I lube it up and I'm done. :lol: You must be either single, or your partner is a keeper. My wife would feed me bread and water for a month if...
by LeverLuvr
Fri Jul 03, 2020 8:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1858 New Army bummer
Replies: 22
Views: 3657

1858 New Army bummer

So years ago, I bought a Traditions Pietta 1858 New Army .44. I bought the Confederate brass frame version because I wanted to mainly display it on the wall with my Henry Big Boy 44 mag which also had the brass receiver. The two looked nice together, like peanut butter and jelly. When I first got it...
by LeverLuvr
Mon Jun 29, 2020 4:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question / POLL
Replies: 115
Views: 20492

Re: Question / POLL

Same here, 56 in July. May start learning reloading myself. definitely gonna start saving my brass.
by LeverLuvr
Mon Jun 29, 2020 3:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My first wooden bucket, plus canteen
Replies: 78
Views: 7565

Re: My first wooden bucket, plus canteen

That second bucket looks nice too. Does it hold water? Did the angles work out right? I think I figured it right but then again, every time I do my taxes, they always say I owe more than I figure I should :mrgreen: The basic formula is just divide 360 (degrees) by the number of pieces used for the s...
by LeverLuvr
Sat Jun 27, 2020 12:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My first wooden bucket, plus canteen
Replies: 78
Views: 7565

Re: My first wooden bucket

Hey, close enough for government work :lol:
by LeverLuvr
Sat Jun 27, 2020 9:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My first wooden bucket, plus canteen
Replies: 78
Views: 7565

Re: My first wooden bucket

If I figer coreckly, 16 pieces(sides), the edge cut angle would be 11 1/4 Degrees. 360 degrees divided by 16 pieces comes to 22.5 degrees. each piece has 2 edges so divide that by two. 11.25 degrees.
by LeverLuvr
Sat Jun 27, 2020 9:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Am I going to regret rubbing the Genies lamp?!
Replies: 7
Views: 1139

Re: Am I going to regret rubbing the Genies lamp?!

GunnyMack, i like your logic. I had a Winchester 1400 ranger 12 Ga. that I liked. Ray, don't even get me started on the train thing. I have enough N scale stuff to fill a 1 car garage. My train room became a nursery about 18 years ago, now my daughter is starting college and she informed us she was ...
by LeverLuvr
Fri Jun 26, 2020 11:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Am I going to regret rubbing the Genies lamp?!
Replies: 7
Views: 1139

Re: Am I going to regret rubbing the Genies lamp?!

I got away real easy with the Big Boy purchase since I deemed it my Fathers Day/Birthday present, and she got a new Lazyboy recliner for Mothers Day, so right now were about even. I had about a dozen guns 15 years ago and she didn't seem to mind to much. We were watching "Dirty Harry" one ...
by LeverLuvr
Fri Jun 26, 2020 5:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Am I going to regret rubbing the Genies lamp?!
Replies: 7
Views: 1139

Am I going to regret rubbing the Genies lamp?!

I just recently joined this forum after buying my first gun in 15 years. I had sold all but a couple about as long ago and haven't opened my cabinet since. Now that I have a lever gun again, I decided to dig out all my old stuff, (parts, cleaning supplies, tools, ammo, etc.). Now I don't have anythi...
by LeverLuvr
Tue Jun 23, 2020 7:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question for Virginia residents
Replies: 4
Views: 1273

Re: Question for Virginia residents

I didn't read into it enough to know if it has become law yet, (it passed the House vote) but it looks like if you already have one or get one before it is, you can keep it for now. But you may only be able to keep it till July 2021. You should find your answer here after you decipher the BS lawyer ...
by LeverLuvr
Sun Jun 21, 2020 8:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New member here
Replies: 7
Views: 1002

Re: New member here

It may look funny to both the ninja-gun crowd and the walnut&blue crowd, but it is the handiest and most practical farm-gun ever... 126 year-old technology with some 21st-century optics and lights. Anyhow, welcome....! Well, as they say in the "Rat Rod" community, "Performance ai...
by LeverLuvr
Sat Jun 20, 2020 11:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New member here
Replies: 7
Views: 1002

Re: New member here

Thanks for the welcome. The extent of my "tactitardism" is a Taurus 85 UL 38 special for CCW. And that's only because Florida is not an open carry state, otherwise I'd carry my Uberti Colt 45. :) I found this forum because I just got a Henry Big boy .357/38 special about a week ago and was...
by LeverLuvr
Fri Jun 19, 2020 10:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New member here
Replies: 7
Views: 1002

New member here

Hello all. After a 10 year hiatus, I've finally managed to start rebuilding my gun collection after having to sell off all but a couple of my hand guns. Guns can put food on the table, but it won't keep the lights on or pay the mortgage. I started my rebuild with a Henry Big Boy .357/38 special. I h...