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by 44shooter
Sun Dec 25, 2022 1:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just one powder
Replies: 37
Views: 1343

Re: Just one powder

I bought a drum specifically for pistol charges for my Hornady measure and it cured the metering problems I was having with Unique. Around six grains of it will work in quite of few cartridges I have
by 44shooter
Sun Dec 25, 2022 1:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45 acp sixgun
Replies: 26
Views: 837

Re: 45 acp sixgun

I see almost no reason or advantage to owning a sixgun in .45ACP. I much prefer a semiauto in .45ACP, and I hate moon clips. They may make a revolver quicker to load, but still not as quick as dropping a magazine and stuffing in another. For me a revolver in .45 colt makes far more sense, and is fa...
by 44shooter
Fri Dec 23, 2022 7:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45 acp sixgun
Replies: 26
Views: 837

Re: 45 acp sixgun

Mostly lower cost and higher availability of ammo and brass. The 45 Colt (the rimmed longer one) can be loaded with heavier bullets and/or powder charges. My first experience with 45 acp was from a convertible Blackhawk. I don’t recall my dad ever firing it with the other cylinder although I’m sure ...
by 44shooter
Thu Dec 22, 2022 11:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just one powder
Replies: 37
Views: 1343

Re: Just one powder

Unique is extremely versatile and there is so much data from mouse guns to twelve gauge. Power Pistol is pretty good too at least from 9mm/38 to 45s.

I found Unique to meter much more precisely with a dedicated pistol powder drum.
by 44shooter
Thu Dec 22, 2022 10:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you could have just one Rossi 92 ...
Replies: 33
Views: 1715

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

I only have one Rossi and I have it because it was cheap. It’s a previously owned 24 inch barrel stainless rifle in 45 Colt. The action is really smooth and I suspect it was worked on. It looks amazing and is slick. A bit long and heavy for my lever gun tastes though. If I had no short cartridge lev...
by 44shooter
Fri Dec 09, 2022 8:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 350 legend...
Replies: 16
Views: 831

Re: 350 legend...

Yeah I have never seen anyone hunt with one. I've seen plenty of Remington and Browning autoloaders though. I know lots of people who own them though. I could see it as a game capable HD gun and an option for people who must hunt with these cartridges. I just as soon hunt with a Marlin 44 myself
by 44shooter
Fri Dec 09, 2022 12:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 350 legend...
Replies: 16
Views: 831

Re: 350 legend...

I think the main attribute this cartridge has over other straight walls is that it will run in a AR-15 possibly in standard 5.56 mags and with the same capacity. See above. Nothing comparable will fit in an AR-15. A few larger cartridges will with special single stack mags. The AR is the most popul...
by 44shooter
Thu Dec 08, 2022 3:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 350 legend...
Replies: 16
Views: 831

Re: 350 legend...

I think the main attribute this cartridge has over other straight walls is that it will run in a AR-15 possibly in standard 5.56 mags and with the same capacity I'm not really an AR guy but it seem low recoiling 35s might be better in a HD carbine than fast 22s. For sure it would be more appropriate...
by 44shooter
Sun Dec 04, 2022 10:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm going to watch somebody else butcher this buck...
Replies: 13
Views: 735

Re: I'm going to watch somebody else butcher this buck...

Sure it didn’t break its neck or brain itself on a tree? Doesn’t look like a result of a fight
by 44shooter
Sat Nov 26, 2022 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 62 and my first 30-30
Replies: 10
Views: 699

Re: 62 and my first 30-30

7.62x39 and it’s AR capable ballistic twin 300 Blackout (really Whisper) are neat little intermediate cartridges. But they are really only comparable to 30-30 in bullet diameter and having similar velocity with very different bullet weights. The former cannot push 170s nearly as fast. Like saying a ...
by 44shooter
Sat Nov 26, 2022 9:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heritage Rough Rider
Replies: 26
Views: 923

Re: Heritage Rough Rider

I could buy a Heritage more cheaply than having my grandmama’s badly neglected Single-Six factory refinished. Think I will be sending her off once I ever get caught up with things. The Heritage looks cheap to me but the price is right. I’m sure I would gleefully shoot one given the chance but at thi...
by 44shooter
Tue Nov 22, 2022 11:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wolf population in your state
Replies: 24
Views: 1085

Re: Wolf population in your state

A few critically endangered red wolves are released in Northeastern NC since 1987 after their extinction in the wild. They haven’t done well due mainly to shootings and hybridization with coyotes.
by 44shooter
Fri Nov 18, 2022 1:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry 1860, .45 Colt
Replies: 13
Views: 722

Re: Henry 1860, .45 Colt

Lol Tail Boss!

I haven’t but it shouldn’t be difficult. I would probably go with Unique for a traditional power load, crimp enough that youbullets don’t get pushed in and off you go. Trail Boss would be fine if you want a lighter load. I don’t know about 4227 in a 1860.
by 44shooter
Fri Nov 18, 2022 1:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barrel length for hunting sixgun
Replies: 37
Views: 1292

Re: Barrel length for hunting sixgun

When I was a teenager NC had some pretty convoluted manner of taking laws. Small game could be taken with a 22 pistol not less than six inches. Hence when I wanted a 22 pistol, I asked for the Mark II Target 6 7/8 in barrel as the much handier 5 1/2 was illegal for hunting and the six had fixed sigh...
by 44shooter
Sun Nov 13, 2022 1:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old Henry Rant
Replies: 10
Views: 673

Re: Old Henry Rant

In Unforgiven which is set right after the assassination of James Garfield in 1881, a deputy says that all the local 30-30 ammo is bought out. 30 wcf was released about 16 years later. The line was totally unnecessary to the story at that. Lots of period correct guns in this otherwise excellent movi...
by 44shooter
Sun Nov 13, 2022 1:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A walk about with the legacy.
Replies: 16
Views: 516

Re: A walk about with the legacy.

You are an excellent field shot
by 44shooter
Sun Nov 13, 2022 1:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger #1 Miss-Fire?
Replies: 11
Views: 579

Re: Ruger #1 Miss-Fire?

[/quote] I've reached out to the gunsmith, and he did suggest to send it back. He would pull the barrel and set it back a thread. I'm seriously considering sending it back to him. [/quote] That is the best thing to do in the long run. You could try to neck up to 9.3mm or .375 and then partially neck...
by 44shooter
Sun Nov 13, 2022 1:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Airplane collision at air show
Replies: 26
Views: 791

Re: Airplane collision at air show

I understand the Kingcobra has notoriously poor visibility. I saw a video from a gas station that shows a belly first descent into the bomber. In other words the bomber was ahead and under the P-63. I don’t think the pilot saw it.
by 44shooter
Fri Nov 11, 2022 8:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OM Lightweight Single Six
Replies: 5
Views: 304

Re: OM Lightweight Single Six

Do these lightweights have a reputation for stretching or shooting loose? I mean it is still a fairly large Ruger single action which has been chambered in 327 mag with seven chambers albeit in steel frames. I would think you could shoot any LR ammo in it you wanted every day and it would still outl...
by 44shooter
Fri Nov 11, 2022 3:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lightweight 308 AR
Replies: 4
Views: 320

Re: Lightweight 308 AR

I think I may want one. I’m not much of an autoloading rifle fan but this seems powerful and handy. Cheaper and lighter than almost anything else in a battle rifle cartridge. I think I’d lean to the 20 inch barrel since I don’t ride in Humvees.
by 44shooter
Fri Nov 11, 2022 2:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dating a Stevens rifle
Replies: 5
Views: 516

Re: Dating a Stevens rifle

That’s the great thing about rifles. You can leave them in a safe, cram them in closets, under beds etc and they don’t complain and are there when you need them.
by 44shooter
Sat Nov 05, 2022 2:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Article on the Ruger 96 series leverguns
Replies: 6
Views: 586

Re: Article on the Ruger 96 series leverguns

The Ruger lever actions are very smooth. Always thought the 96/44 with a 2.5 Leupold would make an awesome close range deer and bear carbine as would a 77/44. I prefer a tube with a proper King’s loading port for plinking or potential fighting but the detectable magazine is pretty convenient for loa...
by 44shooter
Sat Nov 05, 2022 11:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone harvest Acorns...? (I did - pics added)
Replies: 21
Views: 1225

Re: Anyone harvest Acorns...?

We have only a couple of oak trees and the squirrels harvest those acorns except for the few that our Welsh Ponies eat. We do have several pecan trees, and tried harvesting the pecans the first couple years we lived here, but soon tired of the work and the fact no ones wanted to buy them. There are...
by 44shooter
Mon Oct 31, 2022 7:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Price Check: Winchester 70 pre-64 243 Win.
Replies: 9
Views: 514

Re: Price Check: Winchester 70 pre-64 243 Win.

That sounds like a fair deal
by 44shooter
Sun Oct 30, 2022 8:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 357 mag only?
Replies: 9
Views: 904

Re: 357 mag only?

Probably depends on the specific 38 load as to whether it will function. I would think the journey from the magazine to the elevator would be the most critical phase. If you kept over all length similar 38s could work. Think lots of lead sticking out of the case. Not wadcutters or 110s.
by 44shooter
Sun Oct 30, 2022 7:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone harvest Acorns...? (I did - pics added)
Replies: 21
Views: 1225

Re: Anyone harvest Acorns...?

eww I think I will stick to pecans and leave the acorns to feed critters and make baby oaks.
by 44shooter
Sun Oct 30, 2022 7:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Price Check: Winchester 70 pre-64 243 Win.
Replies: 9
Views: 514

Re: Price Check: Winchester 70 pre-64 243 Win.

Not sure but a brand new FN made Featherweight goes for about $1100. Depends on how bad you want it. I would not consider the scope in the valuation. Maybe talk him down. Let them keep the scope if you need to. I might keep the mounts though if there are decent. Not my cartridge but I'd be inclined ...
by 44shooter
Fri Oct 21, 2022 12:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for opinions, info on this 1893 marlin
Replies: 9
Views: 614

Re: Looking for opinions, info on this 1893 marlin

I would keep it if it will shoot
by 44shooter
Mon Oct 17, 2022 12:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for opinions, info on this 1893 marlin
Replies: 9
Views: 614

Re: Looking for opinions, info on this 1893 marlin

Pretty nice looking shooter. Too much going on for serious collectors. Marlinman’s assessment is about in line for what I might pay just to have a working example of the action that I would be comfortable taking hunting and shooting. I agree with leaving it as is.
by 44shooter
Sun Oct 16, 2022 11:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger LC, 5.7x28
Replies: 25
Views: 1106

Re: Ruger LC, 5.7x28

I wish the PC had been designed like this, with a grip mag well and a folding stock I mean. I don’t think the little 22 is for me. Neat little carbine though I keep thinking one in .45 ACP that takes 1911 magazines would be pretty slick. I know this little oddball round isn't going to be everyone's...
by 44shooter
Sat Oct 15, 2022 6:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger LC, 5.7x28
Replies: 25
Views: 1106

Re: Ruger LC, 5.7x28

I wish the PC had been designed like this, with a grip mag well and a folding stock I mean. I don’t think the little 22 is for me. Neat little carbine though I keep thinking one in .45 ACP that takes 1911 magazines would be pretty slick. I know this little oddball round isn't going to be everyone's...
by 44shooter
Sat Oct 15, 2022 6:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1886 Loading Gate
Replies: 20
Views: 1314

Re: 1886 Loading Gate

That excerpt from the manual literally says that the hammer must not be cocked and to lower it before the magazine can be loaded. It seems the rifle is functioning as intended by the factory although I don’t know why nor how it would be different from a Winchester/Browning. The fact that company per...
by 44shooter
Sat Oct 15, 2022 12:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger LC, 5.7x28
Replies: 25
Views: 1106

Re: Ruger LC, 5.7x28

I wish the PC had been designed like this, with a grip mag well and a folding stock I mean. I don’t think the little 22 is for me. Neat little carbine though
by 44shooter
Fri Oct 14, 2022 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 'High Capacity' magazines only for criminals....
Replies: 12
Views: 690

Re: 'High Capacity' magazines only for criminals....

Yeah I have to disagree with Noir about the Glock being the better tool. I’d rather be holding most any hunting rifle in that situation assuming it’s in a suitable medium to big game cartridge. A shotgun with large buckshot would be even better. More capacity isn’t going to help much in a committed ...
by 44shooter
Tue Oct 11, 2022 10:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How to clean "Brass" receiver?
Replies: 16
Views: 1269

Re: How to clean "Brass" receiver?

I would probably wipe it with a rag sprayed down with G96 and call it good. Doesn’t look bad to me.
by 44shooter
Mon Oct 10, 2022 10:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How to clean "Brass" receiver?
Replies: 16
Views: 1269

Re: How to clean "Brass" receiver?

Pretty sure that’s an abrasive and generally not advised on firearms as far as collectibility. But commemoratives aren’t generally that collectible any way so it’s your call
by 44shooter
Mon Oct 10, 2022 12:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off Topic--Side Lever
Replies: 10
Views: 613

Re: Off Topic--Side Lever

Ruger 77s are much better made in any of the three generations IMO. Im not knocking Winchester either. I have three late model New Haven Classic M70s. Also much better rifles than the 670.
by 44shooter
Mon Oct 10, 2022 12:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Northern Precision Bullets
Replies: 7
Views: 592

Re: Northern Precision Bullets

Looks like good quality stuff. Wish he would catalog his actual offerings on his site, or is it a made to order business?
by 44shooter
Sun Oct 09, 2022 2:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hangin' Judge Gun Show
Replies: 12
Views: 676

Re: Hangin' Judge Gun Show

The only deals I find are dirty,neglected trade ins here and there. Got a presafety Marlin 444 and a Vanguard 270 with a Leupold cheap that way. New stuff is either high or unavailable or something I don’t want or need
by 44shooter
Sat Oct 08, 2022 10:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .22 WRF in stock
Replies: 14
Views: 775

Re: .22 WRF in stock

It seems there are different experiences and opinions on using WRF in WMR chambers. Like another poster said, the reason to do so would be power and noise moderation, such as for edible small game. Certainly would not be economical unless one has a magnum but not a 22LR.
by 44shooter
Sat Oct 08, 2022 10:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off Topic--Side Lever
Replies: 10
Views: 613

Re: Off Topic--Side Lever

If you examine it, work the bolt and safety, dry fire and it is all satisfactory to you for the price, then get it. Look at it is a good value tool as it’s doubtful it will ever be collectible. I didn’t like the rifle my dad had. I liked the lines and ergonomics but not the roughness. I probably kno...
by 44shooter
Thu Oct 06, 2022 10:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Savage 99 for $150
Replies: 11
Views: 884

Re: Savage 99 for $150

Well it did bring the price down. I would buy a barrel full at that price
by 44shooter
Thu Oct 06, 2022 10:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .22 WRF in stock
Replies: 14
Views: 775

Re: .22 WRF in stock

Alway thought the magnum was a longer faster WRF as well
by 44shooter
Thu Oct 06, 2022 10:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off Topic--Side Lever
Replies: 10
Views: 613

Re: Off Topic--Side Lever

My dad had one briefly. Probably the roughest bolt action I have ever worked. He had to run the bolt back and forth with grinding compound to make it tolerable. A friend wanted it more so it went down the road. I personally wouldn’t give much at all for it. It’s not on the same level of quality as a...
by 44shooter
Wed Oct 05, 2022 9:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Savage 99 for $150
Replies: 11
Views: 884

Re: Savage 99 for $150

Nice snag
by 44shooter
Wed Oct 05, 2022 2:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BAR Mk III
Replies: 17
Views: 793

Re: BAR Mk III

The Browning BAR was quite popular with hunters that run deer with dogs in eastern NC. My dad had a few over the years along with the Remington autos. He switched to bolt actions in the 80s. Seen other hunters make the switch too. I knew a hunter with a short Trac BAR years ago and it was downright ...
by 44shooter
Sun Oct 02, 2022 9:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Broken/stuck 22 short case
Replies: 22
Views: 1179

Re: Broken/stuck 22 short case

Glad you worked it out
by 44shooter
Sun Oct 02, 2022 5:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interesting 22 Mag Self-Defense Revolver
Replies: 15
Views: 843

Re: Interesting 22 Mag Self-Defense Revolver

I could see cheaper guns if they are utilitarian and are sold in high volume. This thing is too gimmicky, it’s not going to be a Wrangler, Glock, 870 Express, etc. I would rather pack a 5 shot 38 any day.
by 44shooter
Sun Oct 02, 2022 5:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Broken/stuck 22 short case
Replies: 22
Views: 1179

Re: Broken/stuck 22 short case

Then try with a #4 buckshot? Honestly, if solvents and oils won’t let a brush or patch pick it up I don’t know if a soft lead slug will.
by 44shooter
Sun Oct 02, 2022 3:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mossberg 500 question
Replies: 8
Views: 577

Re: Mossberg 500 question

Mossberg calls theirs Accuchoke. From what I have seen Mossberg and Remington have the most widely distributed extra barrels of them all. Try the big online stores. Modern barrels should go right on