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by crs
Thu Aug 05, 2021 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A nice surprise in the mail today!
Replies: 14
Views: 1711

Re: A nice surprise in the mail today!

My Llama .380 auto is a scaled down .45 auto.
However, it does function and shoot well.
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by crs
Fri Jul 30, 2021 11:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Do Your Hands Hurt?"
Replies: 8
Views: 991

Re: "Do Your Hands Hurt?"

That strikes a chord. Good one.
by crs
Mon Jul 19, 2021 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Found in the Chicken Coop this morning .....
Replies: 18
Views: 2080

Re: Found in the Chicken Coop this morning .....

What Vance said + !.
Last week it was a TX Rat snake in a nest with an egg in its belly. One .357 rat shot to the head solved that.

All snakes are on notice inside my yard and I have been known to mow over them out in the pasture.
by crs
Sun Jul 18, 2021 7:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Real "Capt Woodrow Call"
Replies: 31
Views: 5828

Re: The Real "Capt Woodrow Call"

Very interesting post. Thanks.
by crs
Mon Jul 12, 2021 3:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: hi, newbie with 50-100 ?
Replies: 48
Views: 4963

Re: hi, newbie with 50-100 ?

My 1886 45-90 TD was one of 500 (or 501) made for Davidsons and they all had the crescent butt plate. At 9.5 pounds unloaded, it is not light, but the weight soaks up a lot of the recoil. Mounted properly, with the lower point of the butt plate in the arm pit, the recoil causes the rifle to rotate u...
by crs
Sat Jul 10, 2021 11:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: hi, newbie with 50-100 ?
Replies: 48
Views: 4963

Re: hi, newbie with 50-100 ?

Montana 22 asked: Do have a few question for you. Hopefully not to many questions for you, thanks. Did Browning and Winchester both have a modern 86 rifle made by Miroku? YES Is that a Winchester Miroku in the pic? YES What years were the Miroku rifles built? MANY, but I do not remember. Are the Mir...
by crs
Fri Jul 09, 2021 4:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: hi, newbie with 50-100 ?
Replies: 48
Views: 4963

Re: hi, newbie with 50-100 ?

Welcome aboard Montana 22. WRT your project options, here is food for thought. 1.A Miroku/Winchester 1886 extra light in .45-90. My Miroku 1886 .45-90 with 26 inch octagon barrel would be too large but it does chamber and fire 500 grain Cowboy Action ammo with long nosed bullets, BUT that bullet is ...
by crs
Thu Jul 08, 2021 10:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What do you pay for vehicle registration?
Replies: 14
Views: 1368

Re: What do you pay for vehicle registration?

Just received my notice to register/ new plate sticker for my Tahoe - $75 , same for 1964 Alpine Roadster.
by crs
Thu Jul 01, 2021 10:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 Hunting Ammo
Replies: 28
Views: 2952

Re: 45-70 Hunting Ammo

Scott replied "I shoot the 1330 fps load and I have never had one stop in a deer or a hog. I used to load this cartridge as hot as the Marlin would take. But I am convinced that the factory 405 is a well balanced load that does not overload the bullet. It penetrates in a good straight line and ...
by crs
Wed Jun 30, 2021 4:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 Hunting Ammo
Replies: 28
Views: 2952

Re: 45-70 Hunting Ammo

Scott said, The Remington factory 405 is enough for anything I will ever shoot. Those come in two velocities and when the 1330 fps MV version shot very well in my 45-70 DR I thought maybe the faster 1600 fps load would also and began trying some different loads. Last weekend, I had them and NF 350 g...
by crs
Wed Jun 30, 2021 3:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 Hunting Ammo
Replies: 28
Views: 2952

Re: 45-70 Hunting Ammo

Piller,
Even shot through the heart with a .338 Win Mag, a wildebeest can run 100 yards. They do eventually run out of gas.
by crs
Wed Jun 30, 2021 7:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 Hunting Ammo
Replies: 28
Views: 2952

Re: 45-70 Hunting Ammo

Jkbrea, Glad that you found ammo for the coming season. I am also waiting for my order of 400 grain .45-70 ammo from Steinel. My personal preference of factory 300 grain 45-70 ammo is Winchester Gold Nosler Protected Point at 1800+ fps; accurate and deadly on deer, hogs, leopard, etc. I do not waste...
by crs
Mon Jun 07, 2021 8:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What do you guys think about these UFO's recently...?
Replies: 75
Views: 9792

Re: What do you guys think about these UFO's recently...?

Unidentified Flying Object = UFO and for me, that is good enough until they are identified. Until then, I will go with the explanation provided by F Wiedner.
by crs
Tue Jun 01, 2021 8:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's currently your best hunting rifle for your area?
Replies: 61
Views: 11540

Re: What's currently your best hunting rifle for your area?

.308 with 165 grain Hornady Super Performance ammo.
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by crs
Wed May 26, 2021 7:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leverguns Forum referenced on MarlinOwners
Replies: 28
Views: 2911

Re: Leverguns Forum referenced on MarlinOwners

Well, I am no help as I have never owned a Marlin. I shot a friend's Marlin 30-30 once and it was a light and handy rifle but I had no need for it.
by crs
Fri May 21, 2021 8:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 180 XTP in 357 carbine.
Replies: 20
Views: 4025

Re: 180 XTP in 357 carbine.

The only 180 grain ammo used in my .357 rifle was Buffalo Bore and it was plenty accurate for deer hunting.
by crs
Thu May 20, 2021 10:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blains Bullets in my .45-70 Double
Replies: 7
Views: 1391

Re: Blains Bullets in my .45-70 Double

bad news on the arthritis! Maybe take up hunting with a handgun?
Yes, I would like the 350s and will send email.
by crs
Wed May 19, 2021 8:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blains Bullets in my .45-70 Double
Replies: 7
Views: 1391

Re: Blains Bullets in my .45-70 Double

Tell you what, Blaine, if theses work out well, I will take you up on buying more from you. What caliber are, those Nosler Partitions? They are good for a wide variety of game and I am down to one box of Winchester Supreme .458 Protected Point - look what one 300 grain PP from my .45-90 at 2200 fps ...
by crs
Wed May 19, 2021 7:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Predators
Replies: 27
Views: 3374

Re: Predators

As much fun as it is to shoot them, we had the same problem on a deer lease once but we were not around all the time. So we set leg hold traps under or around all our feeders. Before the season began, the problem was solved and we had used the dead ones to feed a lot of scavengers. No raccoons all d...
by crs
Wed May 19, 2021 5:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blains Bullets in my .45-70 Double
Replies: 7
Views: 1391

Re: Blaines Bullets in my .45-70 Double

Bill, Thanks for kind words. The full length pic does not bring out the color in the metal or wood, so here is a close up of the action, showing the coin finish metal and exhibition grade wood.: https://www.jpgbox.com/jpg/54676_600x400.jpg The original regulation with 300 grain Hornady bullets was n...
by crs
Wed May 19, 2021 12:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blains Bullets in my .45-70 Double
Replies: 7
Views: 1391

Blains Bullets in my .45-70 Double

Hi Blain, I finally got around to loading some of those Remington 400 grain JSP .458 bullets that I bought from you. The slow 1330 fps Green Box Remingtons shot well in my Beretta .45-70 DR and that rifle came with 100 loaded 300 grain bullets and 100 primed cases so I decided to use the 400 grain b...
by crs
Thu May 13, 2021 4:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you use a walker ...
Replies: 15
Views: 2386

Re: If you use a walker ...

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
by crs
Tue May 11, 2021 8:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Model 92 Leverguns ... .357 Magnum
Replies: 20
Views: 2090

Re: Model 92 Leverguns ... .357 Magnum

Jim T said "I have not personally used one. I have handled them. That was the first conversion of a 92 that I ever saw ... in a gun shop in Phoenix back about 1960. Really slick. I don't know about the black powder guns but I believe the later 92's are perfect for the caliber." Well Jim, y...
by crs
Tue May 11, 2021 8:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Model 92 Leverguns ... .357 Magnum
Replies: 20
Views: 2090

Re: Model 92 Leverguns ... .357 Magnum

https://www.jpgbox.com/jpg/53201_600x400.jpg This M1892 Winchester had been converted to .357 Mag and I found it at a gun show in Dallas back when I was hooting my M19 .357 a lot and wanted a .357 rifle. It is a keeper. I have no information onw ho did the conversion to .357 or when it was done. Wh...
by crs
Sun May 09, 2021 7:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pistol caliber lever actions.
Replies: 55
Views: 6354

Re: Pistol caliber lever actions.

100+ year old Winchester 1892 with .357 Magnum Douglas barrel and Bishop wood. Well worn in and smooth action. This was the first centerfire for My wife and kids and my son has spoken for it when my will is read.
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He will probably get the M19 too.
by crs
Fri Apr 30, 2021 8:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning 1895 in 30-40
Replies: 34
Views: 7665

Re: Browning 1895 in 30-40

Good post on the 1895 WCF, BUT , no one mentioned shooting the 1895 in .405 WCF! So I will! After shooting a new 1895 in .405 for a friend at the range, I had to have one. So I bought a deluxe for the safe and this nice, but not fancy one to shoot and hunt. https://www.jpgbox.com/jpg/51985_600x400.j...
by crs
Wed Apr 07, 2021 10:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How do you get consistent throws from powder measure?
Replies: 65
Views: 14495

Re: How do you get consistent throws from powder measure?

Some years ago, my son gave me a Modern Lyman electronic powder measure and it solved all my powder measuring problems This is probably due to me migrating to ball and other powders that measure very well. When handloading ammo that may approach critical pressures or trying to get extreme accuracy, ...
by crs
Sat Apr 03, 2021 9:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Bersa-itus Cat
Replies: 62
Views: 4897

Re: The Bersa-itus Cat

Jim T and 6 gun, I have nothing against Colt revolvers, I just grew up shooting S&W from .22 through .44 Mag and they fit me better than the Colt does. I won this Colt .357 years ago and only took it to the range one time before cleaning it and putting it back in the box. https://www.jpgbox.com/...
by crs
Sat Apr 03, 2021 8:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Bersa-itus Cat
Replies: 62
Views: 4897

Re: The Bersa-itus Cat

I do not normally participate is such discussions where emotions may bubble up to the top, but - among my best rifle shots ever was one made with my Daisy pump at night to get rid of a caterwauling tomcat as it cleared our front fence. Never saw it again. Someone likely tossed it into one of the cam...
by crs
Thu Apr 01, 2021 5:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dickinson Plantation 20 gauge SxS Shotgun
Replies: 11
Views: 1508

Re: Dickinson Plantation 20 gauge SxS Shotgun

Looks nice. Time to go break it in and let us know if it fits you.
by crs
Sun Mar 21, 2021 6:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 41 GNR in a lever?
Replies: 12
Views: 1701

Re: 41 GNR in a lever?

Guess that I will just stick with my 1895 .405 WCF. and I sure do not want a pistol in that cartridge.
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by crs
Sat Mar 20, 2021 10:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Want to go to Whittington?
Replies: 2
Views: 623

Re: Want to go to Whittington?

Been there a few times and stayed in one of the Founders Cabins. Makes for a relaxing week! Enjoy.
by crs
Thu Feb 25, 2021 10:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Star line brass bad
Replies: 23
Views: 3424

Re: Star line brass bad

Starline brass good!

For years in my 45-90. Lyman press and Lyman dies.
by crs
Sun Feb 21, 2021 8:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Restoration of a tired old Winchester 1892
Replies: 7
Views: 1277

Re: Restoration of a tired old Winchester 1892

Nice job. I have an 1892 of about that date - not sure because it was hunted so hard that the last two serial number numerals are worn off. A previous owner converted it to .357 mag with 20 inch Douglas barrel and Bishop stocks so it make a good mate for my .357 revolver. https://www.jpgbox.com/jpg/...
by crs
Tue Feb 16, 2021 5:50 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Ivermectin Musings....
Replies: 260
Views: 343432

Re: Ivermectin Musings....

The medical reports that I read stated that it works on a specific type virus and that Covid is of that type. That was good enough for me. So maybe you can ask Doc what type virus is Covid? :wink:
by crs
Sun Feb 14, 2021 9:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tang sights: Lyman vs. Marble's
Replies: 30
Views: 3246

Re: Tang sights: Lyman vs. Marble's

One of my rifles has a Marbles tang peep and a folding barrel sight. It is a 1886 45-90 TD with 26 inch barrel and the sight combo has worked out well: https://www.jpgbox.com/jpg/53432_600x400.jpg With tang peep folded, use the barrel sight. https://www.jpgbox.com/jpg/53457_600x400.jpg With barrel s...
by crs
Thu Feb 04, 2021 8:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer request update Feb 11.
Replies: 14
Views: 1175

Re: Prayer request.

Done.
by crs
Wed Feb 03, 2021 6:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I must be NUTS
Replies: 10
Views: 1174

Re: I must be NUTS

Reminds me of a retired cop friend of mine.
He carried a 5 shot snubbie in the right hip pocket of his jeans - everywhere he went. The butt peeped out just enough for quick drawing if needed.
by crs
Wed Jan 27, 2021 2:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blackhawk vs KFrame
Replies: 42
Views: 5470

Re: Blackhawk vs KFrame

Why all the interest in the 32-20 pistol cartridge?

I somehow passed through my avid handgun collecting and shooting phase without ever seeing or shooting a 32-20. ????

I just settled on .357 mag and 44 mag revolvers and matching rifles, and 9mm for auto.
by crs
Sun Jan 10, 2021 9:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hard against the Border near Sanderson, Texas
Replies: 26
Views: 3638

Re: Hard against the Border near Sanderson, Texas

Scott - you tripped another memory switch with D'Hanis, TX.

I often hunted an exotic ranch at Hondo and one Saturday night we drove down to the Steakhouse and Honky Tonk at D"hanis. Good food and music and good times!
by crs
Sun Jan 10, 2021 3:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hard against the Border near Sanderson, Texas
Replies: 26
Views: 3638

Re: Hard against the Border near Sanderson, Texas

Scott, Your Javelina story reminds me of an experience I had down near the Pecos River. I drove from camp to the canyon that the hunt manager had recommended for sitting to watch for deer and Javelina and parked at the rim. It seems the tires on my old Scout II were OK in town and on a good highway ...
by crs
Fri Jan 01, 2021 10:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hmmm.....I think I need to STUDY Reloading again....
Replies: 8
Views: 1544

Re: Hmmm.....I think I need to STUDY Reloading again....

Griff, you had a mentor?

Heck, I just bought a how-to book and got after it. No wonder it took me so long to learn how.
by crs
Mon Dec 28, 2020 9:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Q: Win./Miroku 1895 Takedown in .30-06
Replies: 6
Views: 1646

Re: Q: Win./Miroku 1895 Takedown in .30-06

Welcome and does your rifle look something like this? https://www.jpgbox.com/jpg/51985_600x400.jpg Been shooting this 1895 TD .405 for a few years with no usage problems. My impression is they work well if you treat them right- routine cleaning and lubing as needed and if needed. A lot of firepower ...
by crs
Mon Dec 21, 2020 11:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Watching the remake of Death Wish.
Replies: 8
Views: 1510

Re: Watching the remake of Death Wish.

SEEN THAT, DO NOT PLAN TO SEE IT AGAIN.
by crs
Sat Dec 19, 2020 7:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: why did we all choose lever actions?
Replies: 41
Views: 5437

Re: why did we all choose lever actions?

I shot my M19 .357 a lot and it was lonely.
One day at a gun show, I came across a Winchester 1892 chambered in .357 Magnum with a 20 inch Douglas barrel and Bishop custom stocks and the price was right.
Problem solved .
by crs
Fri Nov 20, 2020 4:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite combinations. (Rifle and handgun)
Replies: 25
Views: 3897

Re: Favorite combinations. (Rifle and handgun)

.357 Mag all the way.
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by crs
Tue Nov 17, 2020 6:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Having a hard time deciding between 444 Marlin or 45/70
Replies: 31
Views: 4363

Re: Having a hard time deciding between 444 Marlin or 45/70

Skip them both and go to the Winchester 1895 in .405 WCF!
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by crs
Tue Nov 10, 2020 10:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Favorite Levergun Cartridge
Replies: 76
Views: 8867

Re: My Favorite Levergun Cartridge

There are sooo many situations where my favorite Levergun will depend on the job to be done. 1. Plinking and small game Winchester 9422 2. Self defense and medium game- Winchester Model 1892 .357 Magnum with 20 inch barrel. Also best handling. 3. Big game to medium DG - Miroku/Winchester 1895 .405 W...
by crs
Sun Nov 08, 2020 2:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How do they do it?
Replies: 22
Views: 3661

Re: How do they do it?

" the sand will eat the paint off your car."

Piller,
Sounds like one of the dust storms where I grew up in the Texas Panhandle. We kids had to just stay inside until it was over.
by crs
Wed Nov 04, 2020 2:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guy dissing leverguns....
Replies: 18
Views: 1778

Re: Guy dissing leverguns....

So some guy does not like lever action rifles?

Who cares? To each his own.