For reloading a C&B in the field, these are the ticket. http://www.dixiegunworks.com/product_in ... ts_id=7713
Add your measured powder charge and plug with a Lee conical that has been lubed with liquid Allox.
No wads or grease necessary.
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- Wed Oct 31, 2012 8:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: C&B Cylinder reloads - how do you tote?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1055
- Tue Oct 30, 2012 5:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: C&B Cylinder reloads - how do you tote?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1055
Re: C&B Cylinder reloads - how do you tote?
How ever you choose to carry them, do not carry the C&B cylinders capped. Dropping a loaded and capped cylinder on a gravel or rocky surface could be dangerous. A possible six round burst! :shock: Has anyone ever seen historical documentation of the carrying of multiple loaded cylinders? I belie...
- Sat Oct 06, 2012 11:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I may be a redneck...
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2023
Re: I may be a redneck...
A redneck doesn't own a leaf blower or a leaf rake.
Leaves are supposed to fall on the ground.
Leaves are supposed to fall on the ground.
- Sat Oct 06, 2012 4:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: D-Day Car-Talk Puzzler
- Replies: 4
- Views: 861
Re: D-Day Car-Talk Puzzler
My guess is, dark lanterns.
- Sat Oct 06, 2012 11:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Big-bore AIRGUN choices
- Replies: 5
- Views: 362
Re: Big-bore AIRGUN choices
I can't answer your questions but, here are links to an interesting article and a maker that might help you.
http://www.pyramydair.com/article/Big_b ... 01B3.app02
http://www.quackenbushairguns.com/index.html
http://www.pyramydair.com/article/Big_b ... 01B3.app02
http://www.quackenbushairguns.com/index.html
- Thu Sep 27, 2012 10:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shotgun Slugs
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1495
Re: Shotgun Slugs
If you have a shotgun, try what you've got.
You may be surprised.
My Dad's old full choked J. C. Higgins model 20 (High Standard 120) is dead on at 40 yards, sighting with the groves in the receiver and the front bead. It will shoot clover leafs with Federal 1 oz. slugs.
You may be surprised.
My Dad's old full choked J. C. Higgins model 20 (High Standard 120) is dead on at 40 yards, sighting with the groves in the receiver and the front bead. It will shoot clover leafs with Federal 1 oz. slugs.
- Mon Aug 20, 2012 9:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Who are these actors and what show were they representing?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2890
Re: Who are these actors and what show were they representing?
I thought I remembered John Russel from "Soldiers of Fortune". That was one of my favorite shows. I learned a lot of tips as a kid that served me the rest of my life. "Always look before you set". "Always look before you step". "Always shake your boots out in the m...
- Mon Aug 20, 2012 9:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Best place to get a replacement 20 guage Wingmaster barrel?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1776
Re: Best place to get a replacement 20 guage Wingmaster barrel?
Gun Broker always has several pages of 870 barrels.
Bide your time and you will find what you are looking for at the right price.
Bide your time and you will find what you are looking for at the right price.
- Sat Aug 18, 2012 10:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old bikers getting killed
- Replies: 83
- Views: 8239
Re: Old bikers getting killed
Never owned or rode a motorcycle or really wanted one.
But, I've promised myself a new Harley for my 90th birthday, in 26 years.
But, I've promised myself a new Harley for my 90th birthday, in 26 years.
- Tue Aug 07, 2012 10:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Changes Resulting From Recent Ammo Cost Increases
- Replies: 2
- Views: 378
Re: Changes Resulting From Recent Ammo Cost Increases
If all you are allowed is a single-shot, your only option is "shoot to kill".
- Wed Aug 01, 2012 2:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Aussie invasion, some local knowledge required
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3930
Re: Aussie invasion, some local knowledge required
If you can make it as far east as Oklahoma, the J.M.Davis gun museum in Claremore is worth a look. Also, the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in Okie City.
- Tue Jul 24, 2012 9:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hand Lubed Bullets
- Replies: 8
- Views: 792
Re: Hand Lubed Bullets
Hand dip in liquid alox.
It works great on all of my muzzle loading conicals.
It works great on all of my muzzle loading conicals.
- Sun Jul 15, 2012 5:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What Stain?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1304
Re: What Stain?
If the wood is walnut, use Birchwood Casey's walnut toned wood filler and, no further stain is necessary.
Most walnut does need to be filled.
Most walnut does need to be filled.
- Wed Jul 11, 2012 8:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tough 'coons ...
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2067
Re: Tough 'coons ...
"Coons are worth exactly zero in the summer."
That is exactly my point!
As well as being out of season in many states.
That is exactly my point!
As well as being out of season in many states.
- Tue Jul 10, 2012 9:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tough 'coons ...
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2067
Re: Tough 'coons ...
Does everyone on this thread realize that they are throwing away ten dollar bills or more?
- Sun Jul 08, 2012 9:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .30/30 Brass question...
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1015
Re: .30/30 Brass question...
+1. Winchester brass for my '94, all other head stamps for my 336.6pt-sika wrote:I keep Winchester headstamps seperate from Remington headstamps and thats the extent of it !
But then I don't shoot a 30-30 much if at all anymore .
- Sun Jul 08, 2012 1:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What's It Worth, (non-lever, but pump)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 785
Re: What's It Worth, (non-lever, but pump)
Yes, there was an aluminium container that could be used as two cooking pots.Pitchy wrote:Is there pans that are the container for the stove?
Those are pretty cool, there was a thread here long ago that had one on it.
- Sun Jul 08, 2012 1:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bisley grips
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1147
Re: Bisley grips
You might consider a set of Herrett's "Shooting Star" grips.
They give my 5 1/2" SBH a feel that is very comfortably point able and recoil absorbing, similar to a Bisley.
They often appear on e-bey.
You would need grips coded "RR", for the XR3 Red. grip frame.
They give my 5 1/2" SBH a feel that is very comfortably point able and recoil absorbing, similar to a Bisley.
They often appear on e-bey.
You would need grips coded "RR", for the XR3 Red. grip frame.
- Thu Jul 05, 2012 10:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What's It Worth, (non-lever, but pump)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 785
Re: What's It Worth, (non-lever, but pump)
The first ramen I ever had was cooked on one of those in a canteen cup.
Bye the way, that's why ramen is shaped the way it is, so it fits a canteen cup.
Bye the way, that's why ramen is shaped the way it is, so it fits a canteen cup.
- Tue Jul 03, 2012 6:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Baby Coons
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1464
Re: Baby Coons
Nice pictures Pitchy, all I know about Catalpa trees is they get a worm on them that is well known as catchers of fish. Mainly Catfish 'round here. See any worms on there Pitchy? Sure didn't know they grew that far north. Around here it's pronounce kuh-taw-buh. And usually spelled Catalba. Looks li...
- Sat Jun 30, 2012 4:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cute little Argentinian is here!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1685
Re: Cute little Argentinian will be here in a week or so
The Lyman 311299 or 314299 depending on how the bore slugs.
- Mon Jun 25, 2012 3:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Celebrating the Fourth of July
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2513
Re: Celebrating the Fourth of July
We used to make our own carbide cannons with a syrup can. The kind with a friction fit lid. Punch a pin-hole near the bottom. Put in a few drops of water and a pebble of calcium carbide. Put the lid on, (not too tight). Hold your finger over the pin-hole until you feel pressure build up. Ignite! Don...
- Sun Jun 24, 2012 2:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Muzzleloading carbine question(s)
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2048
Re: Muzzleloading carbine question(s)
The 26 inch barreled Thompson/Center "New Englander" and "Big Bore" would be considered carbines by muzzle loader standards.
The "White Mountain Carbine" has fast twist rifling. The rubber but pad is the only thing that makes it non-traditional.
The "White Mountain Carbine" has fast twist rifling. The rubber but pad is the only thing that makes it non-traditional.
- Sun Jun 17, 2012 12:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Can't shoot no more, ............
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2788
Re: Can't shoot no more, ............
Come on over to Mo. Our Conservation Areas all prohibit "Target shooting, or shooting at a mark" but several have unregulated shooting ranges. Depending on where you are in central Illinois there are several fairly close to the border (aka The Father of Rivers). Check the Conservation Atl...
- Sat Jun 09, 2012 12:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How's this for an oddball.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1131
Re: How's this for an oddball.
By coincidence Daisy brought the product to market at the beginning of the 1968 Gun Control Act. They had hopped that because it was ignited by compressed air, it would be exempt. The final ATF ruling killed the product. Until a few years ago Numrich was still selling the ammo by the case or the bri...
- Thu Jun 07, 2012 4:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: a levergun ad from years ago ....
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2032
Re: a levergun ad from years ago ....
And $1.25/hour was the best wage in town.Pitchy wrote:The good old days when things were cheap and made good.
- Mon May 28, 2012 1:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pair of Central/South GA LEO Guns from the 70s
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1867
Re: Pair of Central/South GA LEO Guns from the 70s
Most High Standard pumps were sold as the J.C. Higgens Model 20.walks with gun wrote:Nice combo, I think the High Standards were high quality guns, hardly ever see them up here. I always wanted a 19 when I was a kid, finally bought a 66 but like blued guns better, now my only D/A gun is my blued M29 mountain gun.
- Fri May 25, 2012 3:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lone Ranger Rides again
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3122
Re: Lone Ranger Rides again
William Tell rides again!
Switzerland's Thomas Pain, Patrick Henry, Paul Revere and George Washington all rolled into one.
Switzerland's Thomas Pain, Patrick Henry, Paul Revere and George Washington all rolled into one.
- Sun May 20, 2012 5:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Reasons/Categories for owning guns, or a particular gun
- Replies: 42
- Views: 4589
Re: Reasons/Categories for owning guns, or a particular gun
Because, the letter and spirit of the supreme law of the land requires that every conscientious citizen be armed.
- Sat Apr 28, 2012 11:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Terribly Sad Story From An Attic
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2202
Re: A Terribly Sad Story From An Attic
I once briefly stored a couple of guns in the attic.
They were laying on a board but, where ever a barrel touched the fiberglass insulation, they rusted in only a few days.
They were laying on a board but, where ever a barrel touched the fiberglass insulation, they rusted in only a few days.
- Thu Apr 26, 2012 9:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: If Jerimiah Johnson was roaming the Rockies today
- Replies: 66
- Views: 5432
Re: If Jerimiah Johnson was roaming the Rockies today
The real Jeremiah Johnson's are carrying .22s, No.1 1/2 steel traps and fishing gear, and eating very well. lol, so which one are they using for bear defense? :lol: :lol: :lol: Anyone who regularly needs to fend off bear attacks is probably not much of a mountain man. If they can't do it with a .22...
- Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: If Jerimiah Johnson was roaming the Rockies today
- Replies: 66
- Views: 5432
Re: If Jerimiah Johnson was roaming the Rockies today
I have a feeling modern Jeremiah Johnsons are already out there carrying ARs. For the rest of us, 94 trapper sure sounds like the choice. The ones carrying ARs are probably more Claude Dallas's. The real Jeremiah Johnson's are carrying .22s, No.1 1/2 steel traps and fishing gear, and eating very we...
- Wed Apr 04, 2012 9:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Advice on good technical gun books. please?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1485
Re: Advice on good technical gun books. please?
This is the site for books and info on the Lee-Enfield. http://303british.com/
- Sun Apr 01, 2012 12:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Thoughts on discounts for vets...do you take advantage?
- Replies: 52
- Views: 4537
Re: Thoughts on discounts for vets...do you take advantage?
I guess mine must be in my short-timers bag, which has been in my duffel bag in the attic since '71.Griff wrote:The summary of your service record. Also shows your re-enlistment code.765x53 wrote:What is a DD214 ?
- Fri Mar 30, 2012 11:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Thoughts on discounts for vets...do you take advantage?
- Replies: 52
- Views: 4537
Re: Thoughts on discounts for vets...do you take advantage?
What is a DD214 ?
- Sat Mar 24, 2012 9:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: disgusted
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3688
Re: disgusted
Is the cross-bolt safety in the fire position?
- Fri Mar 23, 2012 9:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anschutz mannlicher 22 lr
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2186
Re: Anschutz mannlicher 22 lr
If it's an Anschutz it won't be any fun at all.
No mater how many rounds you fire you will only put one hole in the target.
No mater how many rounds you fire you will only put one hole in the target.
- Mon Mar 12, 2012 10:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Not gun related; sad comment about American manufacturing
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2487
Re: Not gun related; sad comment about American manufacturing
Ummm, isn't Puerto Rico part of the USA? :? Well...sort of... :lol: Oly They are considered a common wealth of the US yet they have their own Olympic team, and speak Spanish but use the US Dollar. I don't believe the US will ever give Puerto Rico statehood as their population (3,725,789) is too sca...
- Fri Mar 09, 2012 10:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1860 Henry soon?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5949
Re: 1860 Henry soon?
I don't believe anyone is being deceived by Henry Repeating Arms, nor is that their intent.
Anyone with enough appreciation of tradition to lay out several hundred dollars for a lever gun, knows they are not buying an original Henry.
Anyone with enough appreciation of tradition to lay out several hundred dollars for a lever gun, knows they are not buying an original Henry.
- Wed Mar 07, 2012 10:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1860 Henry soon?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5949
Re: 1860 Henry soon?
Henrys are Henrys as much as Winchesters are Winchesters. How closely does the last version of the Model 94 resemble the original? For that mater, how dare they call the Model P a "Colt" when Sam was dead ten years before it reached the drawing board? bullsnot. A modern 94 is very similar...
- Wed Mar 07, 2012 9:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .444 Marlin fired from .410 Shotgun
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5623
Re: .444 Marlin fired from .410 Shotgun
What is it about the .410 that makes people want to turn it into something it is not.
It's a shotgun! That's all it is and that's good enough.
It's a shotgun! That's all it is and that's good enough.
- Tue Mar 06, 2012 11:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1860 Henry soon?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5949
Re: 1860 Henry soon?
Henrys are Henrys as much as Winchesters are Winchesters. How closely does the last version of the Model 94 resemble the original?
For that mater, how dare they call the Model P a "Colt" when Sam was dead ten years before it reached the drawing board?
For that mater, how dare they call the Model P a "Colt" when Sam was dead ten years before it reached the drawing board?
- Sun Mar 04, 2012 11:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tinnitus and Veterans
- Replies: 57
- Views: 5670
Re: Tinnitus and Veterans
If you were drafted and got any kind of disability because of it, you are entitled to compensation.
What is all this talk of ratings and points? Not being a government employee, I don't have a clue.
What is all this talk of ratings and points? Not being a government employee, I don't have a clue.
- Sun Mar 04, 2012 4:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Reloading -- Nonte shuffle for single stage press
- Replies: 9
- Views: 661
Re: Reloading -- Nonte shuffle for single stage press
Many years ago at a gun show in Joplin, I bought a case kicker similar to this http://www.rcbs.com/downloads/instructions/CaseKicker_Instructions.pdf for my Lee Challenger. It greatly speeds up most operations by not having to manually remove the case from the shell holder. The gentleman who made it...
- Wed Feb 22, 2012 10:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I need a couple of names...
- Replies: 33
- Views: 3688
Re: I need a couple of names...
The High-Standard Sentinel can often be found at a reasonable price. It was a well made nine shot, swing-out cylinder, double action. It can be found in any number of barrel lengths and grip shapes, including plow-handle and birds-head. From what I have read, it was designed by the man who later des...
- Sat Feb 18, 2012 12:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ithaca
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3747
Re: Ithaca
I believe the 49R hammer had to be manually cocked for each shot.
- Sat Feb 18, 2012 12:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone hunt with a 24" barrel on a levergun...and why?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3147
Re: Anyone hunt with a 24" barrel on a levergun...and why?
My 870 is a full foot longer than my '94.
I manage to carry it through some pretty thick brush and swing on flying targets.
A long barrel is less of a handy-cap than popularly imagined.
I manage to carry it through some pretty thick brush and swing on flying targets.
A long barrel is less of a handy-cap than popularly imagined.
- Thu Feb 16, 2012 5:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My Valentine's Day
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1152
Re: My Valentine's Day
Clerk: "What size is she?"
Customer: Seven and a half, I know because I measured.
Clerk: What did you measure with?"
Customer: My hat.
Customer: Seven and a half, I know because I measured.
Clerk: What did you measure with?"
Customer: My hat.
- Sun Feb 12, 2012 3:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: In Jackson watching cowboys do their thing (Now with Pics)
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1998
Re: In Jackson watching cowboys do their thing
With the exceptions of Texas, California, Colorado, and Montana, most western states are more hat than cattle. http://www.cattlerange.com/cattle-graph ... mbers.htmlearlmck wrote:Isn't it great the things you learn on this fine forum. I didn't know they had rodeo back east there.
- Thu Feb 09, 2012 10:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bi-focals
- Replies: 54
- Views: 5754
Re: Bi-focals
If you just need bi-focals, the lined type let you use all of the lens. If you need tri-focals, progressives are the way to go, for the same reason. For shooting, the trick is to get small, round lenses. Big lenses won't let you get your eye low enough or close enough to the stock to get the best si...