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- Sun May 10, 2009 10:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Burris FastFire Red Dot Scope - use on vintage guns
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1336
Re: Burris FastFire Red Dot Scope - use on vintage guns
results count --- go for it! I don't know if i would drill any extra holes for one, but if i could get a mount using existing holes --- i would
- Sun May 10, 2009 9:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Elk
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2025
Re: Elk
Sixgun wrote: Nice pics Danny! You sure play in some nice country.--------------Sixgun
Yes, yes he does. Makes my mind wander. Great pics
- Sat May 09, 2009 11:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - anyone have any opinions on the "Rock Island" 1911's ?
- Replies: 53
- Views: 3914
Re: OT - anyone have any opinions on the "Rock Island" 1911's ?
That barrel looks shorter than the Commander-size to me. Yeah, looks more like Officer size to me. Durn it Streetstar, yer gonna convince me I NEED another 1911... :lol: Best i can tell, the barrel is roughly 3.5" from chamber entrance to the tip . Now i am confused and dont know whether that ...
- Fri May 08, 2009 10:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - anyone have any opinions on the "Rock Island" 1911's ?
- Replies: 53
- Views: 3914
Re: OT - anyone have any opinions on the "Rock Island" 1911's ?
Well, hate to resurrect such an old thread, -- but this is a proper epilogue for the title i guess. But it came at a price. My Springfield GI, while it chewed a hole through the 10-ring at 15 yards easilly , did so with frequent failure - to -chambers and failures to return to battery. It was taken ...
- Fri May 08, 2009 12:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - the new AR-15 upper I would like to have
- Replies: 7
- Views: 515
Re: OT - the new AR-15 upper I would like to have
Read a test on that in a recent Shotgun News ---- 1175 minus the receiver Looks likje a capable toy, but shouldn't give Barnett too much trouble at that price
- Fri May 08, 2009 12:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Color Case Hardening is UGLY
- Replies: 69
- Views: 10478
Re: OT: Color Case Hardening is UGLY
I am in the "love it" category !
Cant post any examples because i don't have one yet, but i am one who really likes the contrast and flashiness of the Turnbull CCH's. That Stevens on the first page with the Tiger Stripe pattern also makes me swoon
Cant post any examples because i don't have one yet, but i am one who really likes the contrast and flashiness of the Turnbull CCH's. That Stevens on the first page with the Tiger Stripe pattern also makes me swoon
- Wed May 06, 2009 4:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Bought my Dad's Xmas present today !
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1175
Re: OT - Bought my Dad's Xmas present today !
I passed on an 375 H&H #1 in favor of an EBR a few months ago in a post-election fit of pain and shame
stupid stupid stupid stupid
i'd almost rather have one in 223 so i could shoot it a ton too though (hell, why not both since i am in fantasy land right now)
stupid stupid stupid stupid
i'd almost rather have one in 223 so i could shoot it a ton too though (hell, why not both since i am in fantasy land right now)
- Tue May 05, 2009 10:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What a bargain!- 1886
- Replies: 39
- Views: 2472
Re: What a bargain!- 1886
Hey, it's not me. He's wearing something other than a slipper! :lol: See, if he had slippers on when he took that photo, he'd have more blood flow to the brain. It would have lead to a much more realistic BIN price. Has to be the shoes... :wink: That shoe looks like it has spent some time tromping ...
- Mon May 04, 2009 6:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Newest Acquisitions
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1269
Re: Newest Acquisitions
I go to H and H occasionally too DBW. I have a serious man crush on the 3rd generation SAA's they have in the glass case in front of the reloadin' shop. Little short barrelled 3.5" "shop keeper's" gun , a 4 3/4 incher and a 5.5" one , all in case colors with matching grips ------...
- Mon May 04, 2009 6:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT_ What Do You Carry In Your Truck.......
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2453
Re: OT_ What Do You Carry In Your Truck.......
Hmmmmmm --- i have a crew cab 3/4 ton, so i have tons of room for things! I keep a lint brush, tire pressure gauge, couple of cd's, a bunch of spare change and a pile of old receipts! :lol: I think there's a pocket knife in there too if the bad times -- Seriously though, I have an old K-5 affectiona...
- Mon May 04, 2009 9:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1894 re-blue special order winchester rifle?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1312
Re: 1894 re-blue special order winchester rifle?
. He comes back with 94 AEs are bringing close to 800.00, how can a special order, 1915, 1894 rifle bring just a100.00 dollars more even if it is redone. If he is seeing $800 for 94AE's, he is in the wrong store or on the wrong web site. Maybe if it was in 444 or something, but i recently passed up...
- Sat May 02, 2009 8:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fords new Jeep Y J
- Replies: 52
- Views: 3516
Re: Fords new Jeep Y J
Guncranks, Ain't it somethin' how Jeep owners, like colt-winchester-marlin-remington-s&w-ruger owners can get allfully defensive about their AMERICAN made purchases. I absolutely refuse to buy anything unless its made right here in the good 'ole U.S. of A. :D ---------------------Sixgun (funny ...
- Sat May 02, 2009 8:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mossberg/Revelation
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1508
Re: Mossberg/Revelation
Thanks Mesc :D I almost bought one of those a couple of months ago ! Just a rough shooter, but i am glad i passed --- it looked like it had potential, but if it is not compatible with MArlin replacement parts, i did the right thing for me ! I am thinking about buying a Glenfield now though -- nut at...
- Sat May 02, 2009 1:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fords new Jeep Y J
- Replies: 52
- Views: 3516
Re: Fords new Jeep Y J
17 k price point, with a diesel, would put that in my garage ! The Jeep Liberty has a diesel version, maybe it is A similar engine ----- alas, me thinks it will be as ont of the other posters said, --- much more than 17k by the time it gets imported
- Sat May 02, 2009 1:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mossberg/Revelation
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1508
Re: Mossberg/Revelation
Is it a lever action? The only Revelation i have seen was a pistol grip Marlin 336 re-badged as a Revelation in 30/30
- Fri May 01, 2009 5:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: CHECK OUT THE NAME OF THIS RANCH
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1383
Re: CHECK OUT THE NAME OF THIS RANCH
Can't be a real ranch, I'm guessing it's one of those hobby farms. Definitely a reflection of the owner. What did Forrest say? "Stupid is as stupid does" my guess too ------- 50 head, a couple of dogs and a "cute" name. I'd be embarrassed for my mother to come visit me with a si...
- Thu Apr 30, 2009 10:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Price Check - Winchester .218 Bee
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3111
Re: Price Check - Winchester .218 Bee
Time to fire up the mystery machine so we can get to the bottom of this one !!
SSSSHHHHRROOOOBY DOO !!!
SSSSHHHHRROOOOBY DOO !!!
- Thu Apr 30, 2009 9:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Which movie lever would you like in your collection?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1683
Re: Which movie lever would you like in your collection?
Old Ironsights wrote:Hey, at least MY movie gun is available off-the-rack at your neighborhood S-Mart.
Shop Smart, Shop S-Mart!
"Gimme some sugar baby"
- Thu Apr 30, 2009 6:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Which movie lever would you like in your collection?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1683
Re: Which movie lever would you like in your collection?
The Shiloh Sharps Selleck had in "Quigley Down Under" or the Henry Robert DuVall used in "Lonesome Dove". I would pick this one too for greatest movie rifle of all time --- it does technically have a lever, --- i just interpreted the OP's intention of lever guns being magazine f...
- Thu Apr 30, 2009 4:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Which movie lever would you like in your collection?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1683
Re: Which movie lever would you like in your collection?
# 1 ) case colored 1876 model in .45-60 as used in "Crossfire Trail"
# 2 ) big ring model 92 SRC
# 2 ) big ring model 92 SRC
- Thu Apr 30, 2009 4:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Firearm Dealer You May Be Missing - Update
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1237
Re: A Firearm Dealer You May Be Missing
did they send you some pics before you bought it? They have a ton of model 94's on there -- good prices too !
- Thu Apr 30, 2009 3:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Price Check - Winchester .218 Bee
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3111
Re: Value on a Winchester?
I hope your in a position to take it off his hands if or when he decides to sell it -- sounds like a nice rifle Gun Broker prices are around $1000 average it seems --- the .218 Bee calibre might add a couple hundred to it if someone wants that. Nice, turn of the century examples fetch a bit more, ob...
- Thu Apr 30, 2009 2:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Found - Stag Arms AR Lower Receivers
- Replies: 6
- Views: 580
Re: Found - Stag Arms AR Lower Receivers
I've got a couple of those things myself (lower receivers) and am just waiting for the public to quit buying Sam's Club type numbers of the things so i can get a couple of uppers. Since i have a .223 AR, and a 223 AR pistol now, i think these 2 spare receivers will be reserved for something cool May...
- Thu Apr 30, 2009 2:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What is your favorite wild Hog hunting lever? Backup?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 3446
- Thu Apr 30, 2009 2:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What would be the most difficult gun for you to replace?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 5526
Re: What would be the most difficult gun for you to replace?
--- cannot replace my dad's model 94 , even if it is a rather mundane Ranger model. But in reality, a quick trip to GB and a fresh credit card could get me several duplicates of his easily enough. His 20 gauge Model 50 shotgun would be a bit harder to replace Other than those 2, the rest can be dupl...
- Wed Apr 29, 2009 3:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Theft & Armed robery
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2042
Re: OT: Theft & Armed robery
stay safe ---- you are not alone. My mother has lived on 5 acres for 30 years and recently had a break in as well as several flat bed utility trailers stolen from the yard (they were mine---- i was more annoyed about the break in than the trailers though--) I am glad she was not home -- but not much...
- Wed Apr 29, 2009 11:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Anyone want to loan me a couple bucks for this lever
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1463
Re: OT- Anyone want to loan me a couple bucks for this lever
Well, just shooting it would devalue it, kinda like driving a car away from the show room, but that does not keep me from driving a new vehicle. i would shoot the HECK out of that rifle and begin to give it character of a well used and treasured tool. Just my thoughts. Beautiful! Its a Turnbull res...
- Wed Apr 29, 2009 11:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Win 1200 pump
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1358
Re: OT- Win 1200 pump
I wish i had mine back compared to the Remington 870 i have today You don't say what the problem with the 870 is but if it is in feeding you might just need to reform that carrier. I understand (and one can see in a side-by-side comparison) that the newer carriers are "flatter" than the o...
- Wed Apr 29, 2009 8:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What is your favorite wild Hog hunting lever? Backup?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 3446
Re: What is your favorite wild Hog hunting lever? Backup?
Model 94 30-30 with .45 Colt Ruger b-u. Have a Guide Gun, but haven't used it yet, other than sighting it in at the range--- if i ever get time to go hunting again, it will get its turn, but the 30-30 is sufficient for most Oklahoma/Texas sized piggies http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb285/street...
- Wed Apr 29, 2009 7:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Win 1200 pump
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1358
Re: OT- Win 1200 pump
I wish i had mine back compared to the Remington 870 i have today
- Tue Apr 28, 2009 12:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: PRICE CHECK - Ruger No.3
- Replies: 21
- Views: 6154
Re: OT: Ruger No.3 Value
[The moral of the story is this, the Ruger #3 isn't worth owning even if the seller paid you $500 to take the misery stick off his hands. Walking around with a fresh pile of dog poop in your shirt pocket while someone big continues to punch you in the face would be more pleasant than owning that ab...
- Mon Apr 27, 2009 11:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: PRICE CHECK - Ruger No.3
- Replies: 21
- Views: 6154
Re: OT: Ruger No.3 Value
Just get it and shoot factory spec loads out of it -- no need to shadow .458 Mag ballistics for pigs (unless they are over 500 lbs or something)
- Mon Apr 27, 2009 11:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My first "High-Powered" rifle
- Replies: 68
- Views: 6832
Re: My first "High-Powered" rifle
M-16 A2 issued to me in 1989 was the first, if that counts. I never had my own rifle growing up other than a bb gun. In '96, after i had gotten out of the service, i purchased an FN-FAL and a Mini-14 at the same time
- Mon Apr 27, 2009 10:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT--- another movie review: Wyatt Earp
- Replies: 5
- Views: 649
Re: OT--- another movie review: Wyatt Earp
Timothy wrote:I agree, great movie despite its disarm the citizen parts. .
hmmmmm -- i never thought of that. Shades of Milwaukeee today
- Mon Apr 27, 2009 12:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT--- another movie review: Wyatt Earp
- Replies: 5
- Views: 649
OT--- another movie review: Wyatt Earp
Hadn't seen the Kevin Costner Wyatt Earp version in full since it hit VHS after it was released. (think it was around 94, maybe 95) I bought the dvd recently and held off, as i knew it was a long, drawn out affair ----------- well, tonight was a rainy night and i had little else to do I practically ...
- Sun Apr 26, 2009 5:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: If you could !
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2255
Re: If you could !
Must be because Quigley treated his rifle like a lot of us would treat it -- with love and care :o I'm not so sure.... After lifting himself out of the burning Hotel with it, and later on, using it muzzle first as a crutch, I'm surprised it shot at all :lol: i need to watch that movie again anyway ...
- Sun Apr 26, 2009 1:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: question for JReed
- Replies: 19
- Views: 993
Re: question for JReed
cut it, cut it , cut it :lol: Or not - its your rifle mine cut to 18" --- i know its a 3-9, but i keep it turned down to 3 and have trained my eyes to look through with both eyes open (not a Sav, a R700 in 243) I cant see how a scout scope would be too much faster - because 1st shot capability ...
- Sun Apr 26, 2009 1:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT--Smith & Wesson Nightguard revolvers
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1022
Re: OT--Smith & Wesson Nightguard revolvers
Dont have one, but i have a hankerin' for the .44 mag N frame model. It sure is a big honkin' pistol for a snubbie
- Sun Apr 26, 2009 1:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: If you could !
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2255
Re: If you could !
Interesting how so many of us think alike. The first thing that popped into my head before reading the posts: The original Quigley Sharps from the movie! Must be because Quigley treated his rifle like a lot of us would treat it -- with love and care --- plus the rifle played such a large part in th...
- Sat Apr 25, 2009 4:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: If you could !
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2255
Re: If you could !
Quigley Sharps rifle replica made in 45/110 (EMF replicas are either 45/70 or 45/120 it seems)
I love the way the rifle looks and i love the big .45 cal thunder boomers !
I love the way the rifle looks and i love the big .45 cal thunder boomers !
- Sat Apr 25, 2009 3:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Off or On Topic, your choice- I remember when .....
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1554
Re: Off or On Topic, your choice- I remember when .....
--- i remember when i could shoot as much as i wanted from my backyard with no fear of striking a suburbanite mowing the lawn of his cookie cutter tract home 1/2 mile away from my mom and dad's acreage --- i remember when i never saw a wild deer or coyote close to my home , because they stuck to the...
- Sat Apr 25, 2009 1:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: $100 Glenfield
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1215
Re: $100 Glenfield
If its a 30-30, re-chamber to 30-30 Ackley Improved, Chop and re-crown the barrel to 16", parkerize it , sand the checkering off and thin the profile of the stock out at the same time, re-finish with a low maintenance oiled finish. Optional: attach rail and fwd mounted red dot sight. Make a fun...
- Sat Apr 25, 2009 1:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT -- new pistol
- Replies: 3
- Views: 368
Re: OT -- new pistol
Or threeHobie wrote:Everyone needs a militia rifle.
- Sat Apr 25, 2009 1:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rifle/Pistol Combos
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3331
Re: Rifle/Pistol Combos
Ruger Single Six and Henry .22 --- awesome plinkers ! --- Only thing better would be a USFA 12-shooter/Win 9422 or M-39 combo
- Sat Apr 25, 2009 11:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rifle/Pistol Combos
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3331
Re: Rifle/Pistol Combos
J Miller wrote:Well, I got right to it, but when I got down to the 454 Casull and .45 LONG Colt I lost interest.
Joe
you're kidding, right ? I am looking at an ammunition box right now marked ".45 Long Colt, 250 gr HP/XTP " it seems to be a pretty common slip up
- Sat Apr 25, 2009 11:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT -- new pistol
- Replies: 3
- Views: 368
OT -- new pistol
Another one in the "Lord, I apologize" category. Rock River Arms pistol lower and a 10.5" barreled upper. I have perused the AR forums before, but those guys are not nearly as much fun as levergunners as a general rule :lol: Because of how loud centerfire cartridges are out of short b...
- Sat Apr 25, 2009 10:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I never sell guns, but...
- Replies: 42
- Views: 3236
Re: I never sell guns, but...
have an 870 Rem. patrolman's shotgun == parkerized finish, oiled wood, rifle stock and sights, magazine extension, etc. Its OK -- i'd sell it in a minute if i could get a deal on a wood stock Winchester Defender to replace it with. (they had one piece full length magazines without the need for the c...
- Sat Apr 25, 2009 9:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: new self defense revolver
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2222
Re: new self defence revolver
very nice --- i would love to feel the trigger on that baby
- Fri Apr 24, 2009 10:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A bit OT: Scope for Ruger #1, 45-70
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1472
Re: A bit OT: Scope for Ruger #1, 45-70
Leupold used to make (maybe they still do) a 2.5 - 7x variable with a small , straight objective lens. Had a friend with a 45-70 #1 and thats what graced his rifle -- it looked about right, size wise
- Fri Apr 24, 2009 10:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1873 Trapper collection aution!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 645
Re: 1873 Trapper collection aution!
Well, the Californians do have the 101 coastline drive from San Luis Obispo to Big Sur and beyond ---- thats worth a little aggravation i guess