Wow!!
Awesome gun for the money, where i live you could add 1500 bucks to the price & that may buy it?
brad
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- Wed Dec 15, 2021 1:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What do you think. . . ?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1371
- Thu Dec 09, 2021 7:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Longshot and 357 mag
- Replies: 3
- Views: 631
Re: Longshot and 357 mag
I wish i could find some! the last great powder shortage i bought 2 lbs of Longshot & used it in some 357
45 colt & 454 revolvers. I sure liked it, but untill i find some i have plenty of other powder to burn up
Brad
45 colt & 454 revolvers. I sure liked it, but untill i find some i have plenty of other powder to burn up
Brad
- Sun Dec 05, 2021 10:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 375 Winchester does it again
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3304
Re: 375 Winchester does it again
Very nice buck Ted!
Like the Ruger too!
Brad
Like the Ruger too!
Brad
- Sat Nov 27, 2021 10:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Biggest buck yet, 2021
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2767
Re: Biggest buck yet, 2021
Good going! glad ya got out for one day at least & thanks for all you do for Lever Guns!!
150 FMJ intresting, sure got the job done!!
Brad
150 FMJ intresting, sure got the job done!!
Brad
- Fri Nov 26, 2021 7:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Savage 99 rare caliber?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3134
Re: Savage 99 rare caliber?
Hi & Wecome!! yea on GB you can say what you want & ask any price you want, they are a rare gun along with the 284 & 7mm 08 in that model, if a 308 is 800 bucks in that model then the rarer ones will be 2 times the money in the real world, seems like they made a 250 -3000 in that model? ...
- Sat Nov 20, 2021 11:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Social use of the .30-30
- Replies: 55
- Views: 8046
Re: Social use of the .30-30
The 30-30 is a fine big game cartridge, am sure it has taken every big game animal in north America and used all over the world, its done just fine for me, i have a few 94 Win. recently i got a bunch of 100 gr. speer plinkers, if i can get them to shoot fairly well I would think they could make a go...
- Sat Nov 20, 2021 10:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: American Bulldog Candidate No.1
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1569
Re: American Bulldog Candidate No.1
Dang that is an awesome hand gun & it looks like you can make it hit too
Brad
Brad
- Mon Nov 15, 2021 3:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Still having trouble shooting the Redhawk--RESOLVED!!!
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2241
Re: Still having trouble shooting the Redhawk
At 66 the rear sight gets out of focus & my arms shake a bit, it does not matter what gun i shoot, from 22 thru 454 & i shoot the Ruger Alaskan 454 alot, mostly with Ruger only 45 Colt loads, i do tame it down some times with 200 or 255 gr. cast bullets for a normal 45 load, one thing that h...
- Thu Nov 11, 2021 2:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A 94 AE, SRC, Trapper-length 30WCF
- Replies: 8
- Views: 981
Re: A 94 AE, SRC, Trapper-length 30WCF
Very nice! I have one also, it does not have a sr on it, nor was it d&t for a receiver sight I put a 2.5 power redfield on it & what little ive shot it does seem to plunk them in real well got a bit more than 300 bucks in mine more like 400, bought it 4 years ago, they have went out of sight...
- Wed Nov 10, 2021 3:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: American style bulldog experiment
- Replies: 62
- Views: 4851
Re: American style bulldog experiment
Cool ideas on the stubby SA, i had thouht alot about it also but do to some hand problems the recoil was starting to be a factor, so i came across a Ruger Alaskan in 454-45 colt, yep its a heavy beast but the recoil is light with a 454 case & 300 gr. Lee cast bullet at 870 fps with 9 gr. of Unig...
- Fri Oct 29, 2021 4:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1951 94
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1328
Re: 1951 94
Nice shooting for sure! took a 94 AE with a scope on it for a 50 pack of ammo, it was fun cause i could really
put them in a nice group, then i started on one with with barrel sights, that would not score very well
Brad
put them in a nice group, then i started on one with with barrel sights, that would not score very well
Brad
- Tue Oct 26, 2021 12:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Now this is just cool... the Universal .30 Plinking load...
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4814
Re: Now this is just cool... the Universal .30 Plinking load...
Yea as kids we found out that oak slabs were not good targets for a cap & ball revolver :shock: a bud of mine got hit by a 22 bullet that took a 90 degree turn on frozen tag alder brush that knocked him flat & bruised him badly, the bullet hit him right where he had his bill fold in his shir...
- Mon Oct 25, 2021 8:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Now this is just cool... the Universal .30 Plinking load...
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4814
Re: Now this is just cool... the Universal .30 Plinking load...
Thought this might perk up some interest & being less handy on the computer than a 2 year old this is the only way i could get it done, i have a chance of getting a bunch of these for less than it would take to cast up & g.c. a bunch of the Lee 115 gr, bullets, any one ever try the plinker? ...
- Mon Oct 25, 2021 8:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Now this is just cool... the Universal .30 Plinking load...
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4814
Re: Now this is just cool... the Universal .30 Plinking load...
Bizzare. I've got two pages open in different browsers... Oh well, here's the whole article: Rocky’s Reloading Room The Universal .30 Load Like many shooters, you have a .30-caliber rifle. You use it on big game. You may even use it on coyotes or other varmints, but not much. It hits hard, but it h...
- Wed Sep 01, 2021 3:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Favorite Double Action Woods Bumming Gun
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4555
Re: Favorite Double Action Woods Bumming Gun
Nice photos !! sorry no photos here, have a 4 in. S&W 629 & a Ruger 454 Alaskan & a S&W 642 I carry the 642 most of the time, it is far from my favorite revolver, but its just so handy to carry when i go up in the mountains i take the 454, a modest amount of Unique gives me 1030 fps ...
- Tue Aug 24, 2021 5:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Now that the statute of limitations has passed
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3304
Re: Now that the statute of limitations has passed
Have used a 22 with deadly results, been at least 45 years ago
ollogger
ollogger
- Sat Aug 21, 2021 1:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Concealed Carry
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3478
Re: Concealed Carry
If in bed i dont carry, most of the time a 642 or a lcp 380, out side around home it can go from the 642 to a Ruger Alaskan 454 if theire is a bull in the pasture, got charged by a 1 ton mad Angus bull & i had the 642 i shot him at about to close for comfort but missed the brain but that hot lea...
- Wed Jul 28, 2021 10:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Time to sell the Rossi rifles off.....
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3874
Re: Time to sell the Rossi rifles off.....
I like the gun of AJMD 429, very useful for the nigh time raiders
I also like the candid response of 45colt!
ollogger
I also like the candid response of 45colt!
ollogger
- Mon Jul 26, 2021 2:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My primitive bear
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2313
Re: My primitive bear
Very nice work!! just for the heck of it google spainish diggins wyo.
you may get a kick out of the name
Brad
you may get a kick out of the name
Brad
- Mon Jul 26, 2021 1:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My primitive bear
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2313
Re: My primitive bear
that is awesome! so tell us if the stone hit any bone, i like a good story, i have picked up
alot of broken points in the past, i figured they was a miss?
Brad
alot of broken points in the past, i figured they was a miss?
Brad
- Thu Jul 22, 2021 6:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Breaking in the S&W 442
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1249
Re: Breaking in the S&W 442
Good way to hang out with a coupke of buds!
have a 642 that i carry most all the time, wore out the rubber grips from the constant carry, it shoots more
to poa with a 125 gr. load but i load 158 cast +p for carry & 2 snake shot loads this time of year
ollogger
have a 642 that i carry most all the time, wore out the rubber grips from the constant carry, it shoots more
to poa with a 125 gr. load but i load 158 cast +p for carry & 2 snake shot loads this time of year
ollogger
- Wed Jun 09, 2021 6:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Estate Auction : 130+ Guns
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1158
Re: Estate Auction : 130+ Guns
An interesting side note to this neighbor, he lived by himself, didn't like or get along with anybody, and 106 of the 130+ guns were loaded. His farm is about three miles from mine. [/quote] Vic I knew Jerry pretty well years ago when i lived around Augusta. he loved his bikes guns & beer. he wo...
- Tue Jun 08, 2021 9:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Original North West Mounted Police Winchester carbine
- Replies: 47
- Views: 6474
Re: Original North West Mounted Police Winchester carbine
Well Kirk, you sure made another shinning example of finding a grand old Winchester, and a bit of help
never hurts, i made a trade the other day also but it pales in comparison
ollogger
never hurts, i made a trade the other day also but it pales in comparison
ollogger
- Sun Jun 06, 2021 5:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 64 Serial Numbers
- Replies: 2
- Views: 424
Re: Winchester 64 Serial Numbers
Have a book of Winchester fire arms & they say sn ran with the 94, that would put yours around 1939
the 64 ran from 1933 - 1957 with 67,000 sold
hope that helps!
Brad
the 64 ran from 1933 - 1957 with 67,000 sold
hope that helps!
Brad
- Sat May 01, 2021 6:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Made in the USSR.
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2435
Re: Made in the USSR.
Thats a nice one for sure! wish i could find one around here
Stupid me i had a Baikal Remington SXS in 30-06, was a nice gun & shot well out to 100 yd. or so
some one offered me way more than i had in it so it went down the road
ollogger
Stupid me i had a Baikal Remington SXS in 30-06, was a nice gun & shot well out to 100 yd. or so
some one offered me way more than i had in it so it went down the road
ollogger
- Wed Apr 28, 2021 7:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 250-3000 loads faster than expected
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1536
Re: 250-3000 loads faster than expected
I got 3220 fps with 35 gr. of 3031 with a 87 gr Sierra out of my Ruger RSI (18 in. bbl ) no pressure signs
i really like that Ruger! but i also like my 99 & i shoot it with lighter loads & never have run it over the chronograph
Brad
i really like that Ruger! but i also like my 99 & i shoot it with lighter loads & never have run it over the chronograph
Brad
- Sat Apr 17, 2021 9:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hawes Single Action
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1800
Re: Hawes Single Action
I had one i bought in 1975, it was a 44 mag. had it for a few years & it shot great, it was a blast blowing up
rats a the local dump, wish i could shoot that good today!
Brad
rats a the local dump, wish i could shoot that good today!
Brad
- Thu Apr 15, 2021 7:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How Slick Feeding is your Winchester Model 88
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3433
Re: How Slick Feeding is your Winchester Model 88
The ones ive had feed as slick as a bolt action, did you try to chamber a round by hand?Scott Tschirhart wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 4:24 pm Sounds like either the ejector is sticking or the extractor is hanging up on the rim.
Every one I have ever messed with was butter smooth.
Brad
- Mon Apr 12, 2021 10:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New levergunner here?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1698
Re: New levergunner here?
Hi and welcome from Wyoming my 1955 eyes play tricks on me also, have receiver & tang sights on some lever guns, but the newer 99s have scopes on them, and a 94 AE trapper 30-30 wares a nice low power Redfield scope had a Marbles bulls eye on a 94 & it worked good for me, but a bud liked it ...
- Tue Mar 23, 2021 7:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Its a good time to move those black guns
- Replies: 45
- Views: 4381
Re: Its a good time to move those black guns
Bought an AR 15 a year ago, have a mini 14 that was a Clinton ban gun, going to keep them both, i prefer
the Mini, are more people liking the Mini as their prices have gone through the roof compared to the black guns
or is it that every one makes an AR of some sort?
Brad
the Mini, are more people liking the Mini as their prices have gone through the roof compared to the black guns
or is it that every one makes an AR of some sort?
Brad
- Tue Mar 23, 2021 12:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1873s and the .357 Magnum cartridge
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1491
Re: 1873s and the .357 Magnum cartridge
Scott My brother bought a Uberti a few years ago & shoots the heck out of the gun with not a touch of
modest loads, with his hand loads its all the way or nothing, i figure if it holds up for him it has to be a a fact the
73 will hold up to 357 mag. psi
Brad
modest loads, with his hand loads its all the way or nothing, i figure if it holds up for him it has to be a a fact the
73 will hold up to 357 mag. psi
Brad
- Tue Mar 23, 2021 11:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Oh my gosh !
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2625
Re: Oh my gosh !
That is a very awesome looking gun!! sounds like i am fairly normal after all been thinning the herd the last few months, the other day i sold two Marlins a 38-55 CB & a 1894 in 44-40 and previous to that a bunch of hand guns & a few long guns, oh & a 629 with the stubby barrel, i may mi...
- Mon Mar 15, 2021 7:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old 3 Screw Rugers.
- Replies: 46
- Views: 4649
Re: Old 3 Screw Rugers.
I hear you Scott, ive blown alot of money on S&W & Colt revolvers, never found any of them to my liking around 50 years ago i bought my first Ruger in 22- 22 mag, since then its been dozens of Rugers & many of the 3 screw model, my latest Ruger is a 454 Casull Alaskan, just load it with ...
- Sat Mar 13, 2021 6:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 375 WINCHESTER
- Replies: 4
- Views: 915
Re: 375 WINCHESTER
I have loaded the long starline brass (38-55) in 2 375 Win. a 94 & a Savage 99, it was with cast bullets
and modest pressure & that combo worked well
ollogger
and modest pressure & that combo worked well
ollogger
- Sat Mar 13, 2021 12:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Magpul
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1801
Re: Magpul
a year ago i finally gave in and bought a ar 15, it came with magpul mags, they have worked with no problems as has the lancer & some thing else i picked up. all USA made, all my reload ammo was set up for a H&R handi rifle & of course seated to long for the ar mags, so that was nothing ...
- Fri Feb 26, 2021 2:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old Remington 722 in 222
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1527
Re: Old Remington 722 in 222
That looks like a well done rifle, had its big brother for years in the 721, they are a nice pre 64 gun
Brad
Brad
- Thu Feb 25, 2021 8:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Scored primers today!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 869
Re: Scored primers today!
WOW right now that is the buy of a life time!! I have used Rem. primers for years & they always go bang
Brad
Brad
- Tue Feb 23, 2021 3:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin followed me home from gun show
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2678
Re: Marlin followed me home from gun show
Dang Earl, that is a nice one!
Brad
Brad
- Tue Feb 23, 2021 2:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Handgun shooters as we age.
- Replies: 59
- Views: 5948
Re: Handgun shooters as we age.
After hanging unto a chain saw 5&6 days a week for 23 years I do have problems with my hands last summer i got a 454 casull Ruger Alaskan, great gun! with its weight & giant grip it fits me better than any other hand gun i own, with 11 gr, of unique & a 300 gr. cast bullet i can shoot up...
- Fri Feb 19, 2021 11:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Following up on the small primer discussion
- Replies: 5
- Views: 567
Re: Following up on the small primer discussion
Thanks very much for the video!! some how i managed to run my self out of spp but have alot of spm & srp, so now i can reload all them 38s i have :D the last shortage we had i used srp a lot in the 357s & had no problems, this is a refresher course for me & at my age i need them :lol: ol...
- Fri Feb 19, 2021 11:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 1892 small caliber to large caliber conversion
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1255
Re: Winchester 1892 small caliber to large caliber conversion
Yes, that is awesome work!
Brad
Brad
- Thu Feb 18, 2021 4:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Longshot powder
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1692
Re: Longshot powder
Bought a few pounds of it during the last powder shortage, loved it in the 45 colt & 454
never shot the max load, but mostly mid range for Ruger only 45 colt, and starting load in 454
great powder
Brad
never shot the max load, but mostly mid range for Ruger only 45 colt, and starting load in 454
great powder
Brad
- Wed Feb 17, 2021 2:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sad news. Rush Limbaugh has passed away.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2075
Re: Sad news. Rush Limbaugh has passed away.
After being a fan of his for 30 + years i will surely miss him, first time i heard him i was taking a lunch break after another grueling 4 hours of cutting logs, I had no idea who he was but liked him right off the bat,so every day after that he was my go to man for news & updates Was some days ...
- Fri Feb 12, 2021 4:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What is the current view of US made Winchester AE 94's
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2302
Re: What is the current view of US made Winchester AE 94's
So far with my trapper in 30-30 AE i really like it, i put a 2.5 power scope on it & its a fine shooter along with a good trigger & slick action, it also does not give up much on velocity with the loads i put over the chrony, oh it also has the safety on it, not crazy bout that, but its not ...
- Thu Feb 11, 2021 3:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: sick of buying lemons
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2469
Re: sick of buying lemons
I try to buy USA but alot of times they change directions, my last carhart ranch coat was made in Mexico couldnt even put a pair of gloves in the pockets let alone my hands, but they saved money going to Mexico & skimping on material, you lost me on buying carhart ever again! Whites boots hacked...
- Thu Feb 11, 2021 3:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Making 38-40 brass
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2189
Re: Making 38-40 brass
I have run 44 wcf down to 38 wcf with no problems, but Earl is right they do wrinkle fairly easy
just watch out for dented brass & feed the case to the die real easy
ollogger
just watch out for dented brass & feed the case to the die real easy
ollogger
- Wed Feb 10, 2021 10:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: getting my head around CFE pistol
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2262
Re: getting my head around CFE pistol
Never have used it , Hodgdon has a burn list from 1 - 163 cfe pistol has a burn rate on that list of
42, unique is at 32, blue dot at 48 & H110 at 63 hope that helps
ollogger
42, unique is at 32, blue dot at 48 & H110 at 63 hope that helps
ollogger
- Tue Feb 09, 2021 11:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Feeding issues in 1895 500 linebaugh
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4075
Re: Feeding issues in 1895 500 linebaugh
Very interesting report, good job on persistence & knowledge & the pay off sounds like
the reward is with a fine gun operating too the owners desire, thanks for the post!!
ollogger
the reward is with a fine gun operating too the owners desire, thanks for the post!!
ollogger
- Fri Feb 05, 2021 11:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mammoth Molar
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3014
Re: Mammoth Molar
Dang they are awesome!!
Brad
Brad
- Wed Feb 03, 2021 6:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I must be NUTS
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1174
Re: I must be NUTS
Not in LE but most of the time i carry a S&W 642 , its gust so handy for my daily use, shove it in the back pocket & go, carried it so much that a few years ago the rubber grips wore out, replaced them with wood will see how long they last,shot dozens of rattle snakes a few sick coons & ...