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by model55
Tue May 10, 2016 6:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Serbian mauser
Replies: 16
Views: 2195

Re: Serbian mauser

:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
by model55
Sat Apr 30, 2016 6:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: DIY Primer Reloading
Replies: 6
Views: 1038

Re: DIY Primer Reloading

You may want to look through logcabinlooms on you tube.He did a few videos on this. Besides he likes old lever guns!
by model55
Wed Mar 02, 2016 2:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 303 British Loads & Sierra ProHunters
Replies: 41
Views: 9995

Re: 303 British Loads & Sierra ProHunters

Nice video and rifle! He will be a young man soon.
by model55
Thu Feb 25, 2016 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 303 British Loads & Sierra ProHunters
Replies: 41
Views: 9995

Re: 303 British Loads & Sierra ProHunters

The 49th edition of the Lyman reloading handbook suggests IMR 3031 with 150 grain bullets starting at 37 grains and maximum being 41.5. Have never as far as I can remember used 3031 in the 303. I like the idea that you are allowed by your club to use mounts that do not alter the rifle.Good luck with...
by model55
Thu Feb 25, 2016 8:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Most beautiful actress of the 1960s?
Replies: 55
Views: 9449

Re: Most beautiful actress of the 1960s?

Maybe she was more early 70's but I always liked Ann Archer.
by model55
Thu Feb 18, 2016 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If You Were Going On A Hog Hunt
Replies: 52
Views: 6648

Re: If You Were Going On A Hog Hunt

Hmm......1894 Winchester trapper in 30-30.
by model55
Wed Jul 29, 2015 12:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For Cali Residents-free ammo (UPDATE)
Replies: 13
Views: 2891

Re: For Cali Residents-free ammo

I think that this just more propaganda for them.They have never to my knowledge ever came out with proof that lead already in the environment wasn't to blame for damage to the condors nor have they shown any drop since the condor lead-free zone was established These are the same people who remove ca...
by model55
Tue Dec 02, 2014 6:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ugly gun
Replies: 16
Views: 2048

Re: ugly gun

Just for a split second my eyes played a joke on me-I could have sworn that it said made in china-it has been a long day and that ugly piece of tupperware has me seeing things!
by model55
Thu Oct 30, 2014 5:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fall Photos from Nome, Safety, Solomon.
Replies: 53
Views: 4747

Re: More Photos . . . and a mystery!

Great talent with the camera but leave the cobbler alone looks like it came out of the south end of something.Great pics.
by model55
Mon Aug 11, 2014 3:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger New Vaquero or Italian SAA?
Replies: 41
Views: 3695

Re: Ruger New Vaquero or Italian SAA?

Berretta stampedes come with the cheapest grips known to man,had one out of time from the factory hence finding out about the grips because their service rep over tighten and broke the grips on that one.Ruger all the way.Colt would be nice but deep pockets.
by model55
Fri Jun 06, 2014 10:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got first levergun, but I have a problem...
Replies: 14
Views: 2954

Re: Got first levergun, but I have a problem...

Factory ammo or some one's reloads?
by model55
Tue May 27, 2014 2:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Refugee from New York
Replies: 142
Views: 16005

Re: Refugee from New York

I sincerely hope that should I finally get to leave California and get to America that if I have a California relapes someone kicks it right out of me!
by model55
Tue May 27, 2014 2:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Bittersweet surprise
Replies: 17
Views: 1936

Re: A Bittersweet surprise

What Blaine said!
by model55
Mon May 26, 2014 3:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You're peeing Walmart off.
Replies: 14
Views: 1323

Re: You're peeing Walmart off.

Reloading .22 hornet and saving the .22 lr.
by model55
Mon May 26, 2014 3:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For the Guy (or Gal) Who ALMOST Has Everything
Replies: 16
Views: 1068

Re: For the Guy (or Gal) Who ALMOST Has Everything

Knock,knock! Who is there?..................
by model55
Mon May 26, 2014 2:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Bittersweet surprise
Replies: 17
Views: 1936

Re: A Bittersweet surprise

I feel for you,my wife hates my family however they are related, mainly because of my sister.Even two who came here from other countries,go figure her's were no saints!
by model55
Sat Apr 05, 2014 5:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Three Amigos
Replies: 21
Views: 2541

Re: Three Amigos

:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
by model55
Wed Apr 02, 2014 7:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 94 project
Replies: 7
Views: 584

94 project

LGS has a 32 winchester special with gum wood furnature,2/3 magazine,special rear sight and I'm assuming Winchester sling mounts however the barrel is a sewer pipe. Evidence of past rifling about says it.550.00 plus usual Kali BS.This is calling me but I need the enablers here to render their opinio...
by model55
Wed Apr 02, 2014 7:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Feds Raid Henry Repeating Arms Factory
Replies: 18
Views: 2124

Re: Feds Raid Henry Repeating Arms Factory

Steaming stuff!Now I have to stop my head from spinning,get my heart beat back to normal and not go into the Frank Marshall Davis Jr ( Obama ) tirade that was going to bilge forth!
by model55
Thu Mar 06, 2014 6:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Desert Island knife.
Replies: 101
Views: 9946

Re: The Desert Island knife.

Cann't make out the tatoo :shock:
by model55
Wed Mar 05, 2014 2:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Desert Island knife.
Replies: 101
Views: 9946

Re: The Desert Island knife.

another myth shot down :oops:
by model55
Wed Mar 05, 2014 2:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Desert Island knife.
Replies: 101
Views: 9946

Re: The Desert Island knife.

Need a better one myself.
by model55
Tue Mar 04, 2014 3:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Desert Island knife.
Replies: 101
Views: 9946

Re: The Desert Island knife.

You may also wish to consider the material the knife is made off-for instance if you have a striker,stainless steel will not get a spark from it if you are attempting to start a fire.
by model55
Wed Feb 26, 2014 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How to shoot like a thug....
Replies: 13
Views: 1868

Re: How to shoot like a thug....

What they forgot to mention is that you have to be half out of your pants to do this hence part of the reason they have to hold their" package".
by model55
Thu Jan 30, 2014 4:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not lever, but bolt...
Replies: 28
Views: 2246

Re: Not lever, but bolt...

What JREED said . Savage has some good package deals with fair glass.Howa does have package deals not sure of their optics.It is said to be the same action as the Weatherby Vanguard.Later on should you choose Savage you could do DIY barrel changes.
by model55
Mon Jan 06, 2014 5:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interest in 22 hornet...
Replies: 36
Views: 4144

Re: Interest in 22 hornet...

With the way things are here I'd gladly have one since 22lr,22mag is scarce.Then I could load copper as well.
by model55
Tue Dec 24, 2013 1:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Does anyone use the scope as a carry handle?
Replies: 34
Views: 2759

Re: Does anyone use the scope as a carry handle?

Have done so in the past with a bolt gun with no ill effect but then went to one piece bases.Also seldom if ever use a sling as I don't want to be tied up with my rifle should a shot be presented. Just my .02
by model55
Mon Dec 16, 2013 10:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Little Texana
Replies: 20
Views: 2046

Re: A Little Texana

It should fit a 1911 as well!
by model55
Thu Aug 08, 2013 4:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Roller No. 5 Recrown done
Replies: 7
Views: 1897

Re: Roller No. 5 Recrown done

J-B non-embedding bore cleaning compound might be of help to you.
by model55
Fri Jun 14, 2013 6:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: whitneyville "kennedy" main hammer spring.
Replies: 9
Views: 1185

Re: whitneyville "kennedy" main hammer spring.

Another idea but I'm not sure how these might match up.http://www.coltparts.com/pt_burgess.html
by model55
Fri Jun 14, 2013 6:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: whitneyville "kennedy" main hammer spring.
Replies: 9
Views: 1185

Re: whitneyville "kennedy" main hammer spring.

I had to get a spring for a marlin 1881 from Wisner's inc.I do not see a listing for what you have or that they would make anything custom but it can not hurt to ask.You could e-mail them.
by model55
Fri Jun 14, 2013 5:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Info on vintage Weavwer scopes
Replies: 14
Views: 1550

Re: Info on vintage Weavwer scopes

Had two rebuilt out of Tulsa, Oklahoma -Iron sites inc I think. Just haven't gotten off my rear and shot with them yet.
by model55
Mon Jun 03, 2013 1:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vietman pin
Replies: 13
Views: 1703

Re: Vietman pin

This just an item he bought I think,it is not a service ribbon.It has the words Vietnam veteran with the flags of both Nations in the middle but I think I'll just get my act together, gather it all up and have a shadow box done along with his dd 214.












this I think is just
by model55
Sun Jun 02, 2013 12:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vietman pin
Replies: 13
Views: 1703

Vietman pin

My late father flew for the 50th Tactical Airlift Squadron during Vietnam and I'd like to wear one of his pins but I'm not a veteran nor do I want represent as such.I think it would be disrespectful,just want to wear something of Dad's without drama.Any ideas?
by model55
Sun May 19, 2013 1:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wrestling with a new project....opinions sought to persuade
Replies: 23
Views: 2210

Re: Wrestling with a new project....opinions sought to persu

38-55 is something I long to try but I wonder having said that if the trapper length is going to be abusive in that light a gun.
by model55
Sun May 19, 2013 1:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help; T/C Contender broke
Replies: 1
Views: 250

Re: Help; T/C Contender broke

Not sure if this will help but it is a start. http://www.bellmtcs.com/store/index.php?cid=184
by model55
Sun Apr 14, 2013 6:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone train Aussie Shepherds
Replies: 8
Views: 631

Re: Anyone train Aussie Shepherds

Have a Aussie / Border collie mix-smart, definitely lets you know when her house is out of order,strangers coming,something out of place,something new and so on.Loving and obedient except when she feel threatened,she is very aware of body language of all around her.I have had to make her lay down an...
by model55
Wed Mar 27, 2013 10:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant No Gun Zone
Replies: 35
Views: 2022

Re: Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant No Gun Zone

No eat with Progressive idiots zone.
by model55
Fri Mar 22, 2013 7:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 scope recommendations
Replies: 58
Views: 4236

Re: 30-30 scope recommendations

Have a 2x7 Leupold on my BLR have not had to do any adjustments even after switching to copper because of junk science.Nuff said.Love old El Paso Weaver scopes too.
by model55
Mon Mar 18, 2013 10:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Commie Rifle - Got It Today
Replies: 75
Views: 3581

Re: Commie Rifle

Last time I shot mine it clover leafed the last three rounds and I had to pick up my jaw and go home.I'm thinking of reloading for it.( Condor Zone )
by model55
Fri Mar 01, 2013 6:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: the fastest thing
Replies: 7
Views: 408

Re: the fastest thing

Thought about that job after twenty plus years in Corrections then thought that would be the shortest job I'd have.
by model55
Thu Feb 28, 2013 10:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anudder Homebuilt
Replies: 28
Views: 2644

Re: Anudder Homebuilt

Seems to me that it is a lever so no apologies needed or expected.As always outstanding!!How about a 357 Maximum.
by model55
Wed Feb 20, 2013 9:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Does this gun exist?
Replies: 49
Views: 2985

Re: Does this gun exist?

Marlin cowboy rifle comes to mind.
by model55
Wed Feb 20, 2013 9:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The latest signs of an ammo shortage...
Replies: 31
Views: 2730

Re: The latest signs of an ammo shortage...

Couldn't even find the lighter weight 224 bullets-35 to 45 grain for my hornet lately and no .30 calibers at all.
by model55
Tue Feb 12, 2013 1:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help! My forum view is microscopic!
Replies: 5
Views: 896

Re: OT: Help! My forum view is microscopic!

Hit Ctrl and use the wheel on your mouse to adjust size.