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by Thunder50
Thu May 23, 2019 10:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone have an oversize .45 cal
Replies: 7
Views: 1105

Re: Anyone have an oversize .45 cal

Pan lube them to fill out all the grooves in the bullet , then re=size back down to .460" or so and you should be good to go. The lube in the grooves will help somewhat prevent deformation to the bullet when you size down so far. You might have to deep seat the bullets if the nose is also overs...
by Thunder50
Fri Apr 26, 2019 9:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1886 .45-70 to .50-110?
Replies: 14
Views: 5989

Re: Winchester 1886 .45-70 to .50-110?

If you were here in the U.S.A., I would say contact Jesse Uncompaugh at JES reboring. He would tell you if its feasable, I suspect. If it is, he probably has done a few.
by Thunder50
Thu Apr 11, 2019 7:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 86 yr. old WWII sniper
Replies: 4
Views: 729

Re: 86 yr. old WWII sniper

At our club, we have an 87 yr. Korean war sniper. He can still outshoot 98% of the members and has had some interesting stories once you get to know him (if he likes you)
by Thunder50
Thu Apr 11, 2019 7:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: THE WANAMACHER THIS WEEKEND
Replies: 3
Views: 398

Re: THE WANAMACHER THIS WEEKEND

Missed you I guess. Came by Saturday after lunch, asking others for M. Wright on the Leverguns forum and no one had a clue who I was talking about.
by Thunder50
Fri Mar 15, 2019 9:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Corned beef for St. Patrick's Day
Replies: 17
Views: 2215

Re: Corned beef for St. Patrick's Day

I like to cook my corned beef in the smoker. Smoked corned beef hash----Mmmmm
by Thunder50
Fri Mar 15, 2019 10:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning 1895 35 Whelen AI
Replies: 9
Views: 2202

Re: Browning 1895 35 Whelen AI

I had a 30-40 Krag Browning 1895 rebored/chambered by JES, to 38-72. Took a bit of action work, but he got it running. I just need to change sights as it is way off
by Thunder50
Wed Mar 13, 2019 9:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One rifle, one pistol
Replies: 148
Views: 15775

Re: One rifle, one pistol

AR15 platform (one rifle, many uppers in different calibers). Pistol is a tough one though, either a Freedom arms in 44 mag or 45 Colt (durn, would have to buy one!!) or a 9mm or 45 on the 1911 platform with a 22 conversion.
by Thunder50
Tue Mar 05, 2019 10:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning B92 barrel thread size vs original Winchester 92
Replies: 10
Views: 2218

Re: Browning B92 barrel thread size vs original Winchester 92

Maybe "Track of the Wolf" might have barrel liners, or possibly Buffalo Arms
by Thunder50
Thu Feb 21, 2019 11:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever action .410s???
Replies: 20
Views: 4093

Re: Lever action .410s???

I have the newer Marlin and I mainly have used it for skeet!! Have been thinking of using it for a truck gun when I travel, using buckshot.
by Thunder50
Fri Feb 15, 2019 11:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shark vs Buck knife
Replies: 25
Views: 3899

Re: Shark vs Buck knife

Got mine when I was in the 10th grade and carried it to school every day. Best friend got one too, but lost it a few years later when out plowing on the tractor. Amazing enough, two years later, when plowing, he spotted it, a bit worse for the elements, but still in good shape. You could shave with ...
by Thunder50
Wed Feb 06, 2019 11:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 350 Winchester Legend
Replies: 16
Views: 2638

Re: 350 Winchester Legend

Got my dimensions from a SAAMI print of the 350 LGND cartridge
by Thunder50
Wed Feb 06, 2019 11:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 350 Winchester Legend
Replies: 16
Views: 2638

Re: 350 Winchester Legend

Pretty much a rimless 357 max. A drawback I can see , is that it uses a proprietary case with a rebated rim @0.390" base dia. vs the 223/5/56 base dia. of 0.376", so cannot make brass from the plentiful 223/5.56 cases. Oh, and that you can't use carbide dies to reload the thing. I hope the...
by Thunder50
Wed Jan 23, 2019 10:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2.5 grains of clays in 357
Replies: 12
Views: 947

Re: 2.5 grains of clays in 357

I would guess around 750fps and might be concerned about it making it down your 24" tube. If you do try it, take a rod (I use brass 1/4" welding rod--30" long IIRC) and hammer to remove the stuck bullet. IIRC, Clays is around Red Dot/Promo speed.
by Thunder50
Tue Jan 22, 2019 10:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Brand New Winchester Calibre At Shot Show
Replies: 38
Views: 4429

Re: A Brand New Winchester Calibre At Shot Show

Pretty much like a 357 max. but 0.11" longer and having a .223 rim. Will be a great little round for the AR style of rifles. Maybe Browning and Henry will make some leverguns in the caliber
by Thunder50
Fri Jan 18, 2019 11:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: JimT's post about the 130 grain bullet got me to wondering about 200 grain bullets
Replies: 10
Views: 1498

Re: JimT's post about the 130 grain bullet got me to wondering about 200 grain bullets

Did have a 788 in 30-30 but someone else wanted it more than me. Heck, I have the action, barrel and reamer sitting around, might as well have another project in the line with all the others :)
by Thunder50
Thu Jan 17, 2019 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: JimT's post about the 130 grain bullet got me to wondering about 200 grain bullets
Replies: 10
Views: 1498

Re: JimT's post about the 130 grain bullet got me to wondering about 200 grain bullets

I have used the Leverevolution powder with a 190gr cast slug in my Marlin with outstanding results. Don't remember the velocity, but it was over 2000fps and hit our 200 meter gong with plenty of authority and about 2" groups. Not too shabby for a 30-30. think I might build a 30-30 bolt gun. Tur...
by Thunder50
Thu Jan 17, 2019 8:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CBD OIL For pain, anxiety
Replies: 46
Views: 4058

Re: CBD OIL For pain, anxiety

I thought since Hemp was taken off the restricted(scheduled drug) list, that the cbd oil made from hemp would also be off any restrictions.
by Thunder50
Wed Jan 16, 2019 6:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 130 gr. Speer Hot Core Flat Nose Bullet
Replies: 27
Views: 3198

Re: 130 gr. Speer Hot Core Flat Nose Bullet

Trying to remember what the load chronographed at in my XLR, but I am thinking it was in the 27's.

MIght have to load a few and run over the chrony tomorrow, weather permitting.
by Thunder50
Wed Jan 16, 2019 10:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 130 gr. Speer Hot Core Flat Nose Bullet
Replies: 27
Views: 3198

Re: 130 gr. Speer Hot Core Flat Nose Bullet

Thats the bullet my friend uses in his Savage 24 30-30. He usually only shoots 50-75 yds and says it will one-hole three shots. Uses Leverevolution powder. He has killed many a deer with it.
by Thunder50
Sun Jan 13, 2019 1:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What a morning!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 1636

Re: What a morning!!!

COSteve---You can just send that over to the Western Slope, Thank You!!!! We could use it. Blue Mesa is only 30% full
by Thunder50
Wed Dec 19, 2018 10:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers please-pregnant family member
Replies: 37
Views: 2500

Re: Prayers please-pregnant family member

Prayers up. And this from a two month preemie 60+ years ago.

AMJD, I agree, thanks for posting that
by Thunder50
Mon Dec 17, 2018 12:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Boyds gun stocks ...... any opinions?
Replies: 6
Views: 1006

Re: Boyds gun stocks ...... any opinions?

I have about a half dozen thumbhole stocks for my Remingtons and Savage heavy barrel rifles. I have no complaints about the product.
by Thunder50
Wed Dec 12, 2018 12:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 357 coated hard cast loads
Replies: 13
Views: 1598

Re: 357 coated hard cast loads

Funny you should ask this question. I have a Rossi 357 I just started working with, w/24" barrel. Just started trying out coated bullets. I am using a RNFP from Badman Bullets and crono'd 12.2 gr 2400 in 38 special cases @1635 fps. I tried Lil Gun and 300-mp in 357 cases, but accuracy wasn't th...
by Thunder50
Tue Dec 04, 2018 9:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What y'all payin' for gas?
Replies: 57
Views: 12019

Re: What y'all payin' for gas?

$2.84. Gas prices are always high here. Stations are quick to raise their prices but kick and scream when it should go the other way. Bought gas at Sams club in Grand Junction yesterday, it was $2.61 and all the stations around town were mid to upper $2.70's. We are getting as my Grandad would say &...
by Thunder50
Tue Nov 27, 2018 12:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Navy Arms 1892's?
Replies: 1
Views: 346

Navy Arms 1892's?

I have an 1892 win clone (24" octagonal stainless)I bought from Navy Arms about 18 years ago, when I thought about cowboy shooting. Ended up with a Marlin cowboy and never shot the thing till the other day. Took some PMC and PPU 357 ammo out and was suprised that the sights were just about on. ...
by Thunder50
Sun Nov 18, 2018 10:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I am getting a new name
Replies: 32
Views: 3123

Re: I am getting a new name

Thats Great!!! I have enjoyed being a Grandpa, even if its only been for one year!!
by Thunder50
Sat Nov 17, 2018 10:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Life can be very cruel
Replies: 33
Views: 3441

Re: Life can be very cruel

Prayers up for you and the family
by Thunder50
Tue Oct 30, 2018 3:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New bike
Replies: 15
Views: 2194

Re: New bike

I have seen some videos of people who have put hobby jet engines on their bikes. Fuel doesn't last long, but will they go.
by Thunder50
Wed Oct 10, 2018 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: TOO MANY COYOTES IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD
Replies: 8
Views: 979

Re: TOO MANY COYOTES IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD

Just me, but I would probably tell my neighbors to "pound sand" after the grief they had given you.
by Thunder50
Mon Sep 17, 2018 11:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Food Porn: Sunday Dinner
Replies: 10
Views: 1155

Re: Food Porn: Sunday Dinner

That is cruel. I have had a head cold all weekend and nothing tastes decent!!!
by Thunder50
Tue Sep 04, 2018 1:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ways to HELP SHASTA & FAMILY RECOVER from the Fire
Replies: 18
Views: 2487

Re: Ways to HELP SHASTA & FAMILY RECOVER from the Fire

Went in the mail today

Shasta, hope things are getting better for you and your family
by Thunder50
Sat Sep 01, 2018 7:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cleveland Air Show
Replies: 25
Views: 4433

Re: Cleveland Air Show

Love the "Warthog". My kind of hardware
by Thunder50
Thu Aug 30, 2018 1:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nickel plated cases question
Replies: 20
Views: 2455

Re: Nickel plated cases question

Wouldn't think it would be 357 max brass as nickle plated max brass is fairly rare. Even if it was, it would size just fine in a 357mag sizer as thats what I use for my 357max's. I would think more than likely an oversized chamber from whatever it was shot in.
by Thunder50
Wed Aug 22, 2018 11:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got a "stupid hunter" story?
Replies: 19
Views: 3230

Re: Got a "stupid hunter" story?

My "Little Brother" and his Dad and I were hunting down at the Mcalaster Army Ammunition Depot during archery season. Saw a lot of deer the first day, most out of range and I guess around the campfire "little brother" let slip where we were hunting. Next morning, about a half hou...
by Thunder50
Wed Aug 22, 2018 9:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 14.3"- when will it stop?
Replies: 19
Views: 2323

Re: 14.3"- when will it stop?

Dry here in Western Colorado. If we get rain, its enough to get the car dirty, but thats about it. Front Range has gotten alot more, but not here.
by Thunder50
Sun Aug 19, 2018 5:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun show this weekend
Replies: 3
Views: 542

Gun show this weekend

Found, to me, a holy grail of brass, 200 new pieces of old stock 218 bee brass along with 93 218 bee cases someone had sized to 218 bee improved I hope to size back to 218 bee!!! Picked up some new WW 25-35 brass I plan on using in a 7-30 Waters, a bag of 357 max., and a bag of 358 win brass. Oh, di...
by Thunder50
Wed Jun 27, 2018 10:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My first levergun silhouette shoot
Replies: 9
Views: 1146

Re: My first levergun silhouette shoot

That long skinny 25 might have been the 25-20 Single Shot case.
by Thunder50
Fri Jun 15, 2018 9:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hayes "Special Fasteners"...
Replies: 6
Views: 1151

Re: Hayes "Special Fasteners"...

Wish I would have had that chart when I was in A & P school. Would have been "interesting"
by Thunder50
Wed Jun 13, 2018 9:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer request
Replies: 24
Views: 2977

Re: Prayer request

Prayers up. Been there. This from a 31 week baby (6'3" and 300+ now). Piller has it right
by Thunder50
Sat Jun 09, 2018 10:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: reprofile octagonal rossi 92 barrel
Replies: 15
Views: 2872

Re: reprofile octagonal rossi 92 barrel

Maybe you could have your barrel fluted to reduce weight
by Thunder50
Mon May 07, 2018 2:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Want to design a Henry Rifle to your specs...?
Replies: 19
Views: 2744

Re: Want to design a Henry Rifle to your specs...?

Yep, 32-20 in a limited run

How about a 50 Alaskan?? Same rim and case length as the 45-70

Or 357 maximum!!!

Last suggestion was also the 35-30. Call it the 358 Henry. Maybe its straight enough some of the states that require a straight case would OK it.

How about a threaded muzzle on the 327?
by Thunder50
Tue Apr 17, 2018 8:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blue Angles
Replies: 6
Views: 1101

Re: Blue Angles

Blue Angels

Bet that Phantom show was a hoot!!
by Thunder50
Sat Apr 14, 2018 12:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: DISNEYLAND HARRASSMENT
Replies: 37
Views: 6142

Re: DISNEYLAND HARRASSMENT

Would like to go back to Epcot and try some of the foods. At 6'4" and 300lbs, I just don't fit on the rides anymore :lol:

Sis went to Disneyland on the first day it opened. Still has the set of "ears" they gave the kids on that day.
by Thunder50
Tue Feb 27, 2018 5:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kinda neat find
Replies: 17
Views: 2374

Re: Kinda neat find

That meteorite could have been worth some pretty pennies
by Thunder50
Mon Feb 12, 2018 7:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington Bankruptcy?
Replies: 15
Views: 2587

Re: Remington Bankruptcy?

Or would have already closed doors months ago, along with most other gun companies
by Thunder50
Tue Jan 30, 2018 10:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Take the "Redneck Engineering Challenge"
Replies: 8
Views: 1635

Re: Take the "Redneck Engineering Challenge"

Lets see
a--3/4"
b--the Ford
c--two truck or three car
d--all will never be cut down, not enough beer
e--all of them
f--yes
g--50-50
h--3 years




how did I do???
by Thunder50
Fri Jan 26, 2018 5:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Going "Old School" -- S&W 17-2 6" Revolver
Replies: 18
Views: 2155

Re: Going "Old School" -- S&W 17-2 6" Revolver

Good score for a good price. My 6" doesn't have the TT or TH, but my 8 & 3/8 (with old cardboard box) does.
by Thunder50
Wed Jan 24, 2018 11:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Making round balls for muzzleloaders
Replies: 15
Views: 2387

Re: Making round balls for muzzleloaders

I think the pro's hit the golf ball at around 165 mph, so what, 220 fps
by Thunder50
Mon Jan 22, 2018 11:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NOE Bullet sizing die
Replies: 9
Views: 1201

Re: NOE Bullet sizing die

Over on castboolits.gunloads.com you can get ahold of "lathesmith" and he will make you whatever you want. Would a .377" work for you??
by Thunder50
Mon Jan 08, 2018 6:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gunsmoke Festus question
Replies: 19
Views: 4498

Re: Gunsmoke Festus question

Or tied our left arm to our bodies so we couldn't use it. Worked for my Sister, but not on me.