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- Tue Oct 17, 2023 10:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Converting FMJ into better defensive rounds...?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3317
Re: Convewrting FMJ into better defensive rounds...?
At least 40 cal FMJs tend to be flat points
- Tue Oct 17, 2023 10:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Model 39 S&W
- Replies: 13
- Views: 709
Re: Model 39 S&W
The safety decocks it
- Sat Oct 14, 2023 7:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Unique doesn’t meter well?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1443
Re: Unique doesn’t meter well?
I had a thread here about it. I was having inconsistent throws with my Hornady measure. Bought a pistol drum and had Hornady sent me a free metal baffle. Throwing much more precise charges now. My objective was 6.0 grains Unique. Got to 5.9 +/- 0.1 and called it good and loaded 45 acp. Aim to use th...
- Thu Oct 12, 2023 12:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .35 rem vs .30-30
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1259
Re: .35 rem vs .30-30
He should probably read the cartridge stamp on the barrel
- Wed Oct 04, 2023 11:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 44 Magnum Carbine Performance
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1722
Re: 44 Magnum Carbine Performance
I’ve shot 240, 270 and 300 grain bullets. All seem to be accurate enough out to 100 yards. My carbine has the factory bead with a Lyman tang peep. The 300 grain cast load from Federal has great penetration, as in through the long way on a deer. Can be a bit hitchy feeding though. All the jacketed bu...
- Mon Sep 18, 2023 7:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: From the Old Days
- Replies: 7
- Views: 608
Re: From the Old Days
I’ve seen WRF ammo in my LCS recently. Will probably be there another 20 years
- Wed Sep 13, 2023 9:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Reloading for auto loaders
- Replies: 9
- Views: 429
Re: Reloading for auto loaders
A lot of practice loads like Winchester white box and UMC are no where near max and often less than standard specs and run well in most guns. In my 1911 even starting loads of Unique behind a 230 grain run just fine.
- Sun Sep 03, 2023 4:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 44 special with round balls
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1157
Re: 44 special with round balls
Maybe Russian cases would work better? Will the 45 acp loads cycle an auto?
- Fri Sep 01, 2023 1:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: SAA barrel lengths, practical differences
- Replies: 13
- Views: 678
Re: SAA barrel lengths, practical differences
I think there is something to the sight radius advantage of longer handguns. I shot a friends 10 inch barreled Mark II, and it was remarkable how easy were getting hits on pretty small targets beyond what most people call handgun ranges. while he was practiced at it, I was not although I have a 6 7/...
- Mon Aug 28, 2023 5:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Reloading for 38 special and 44 special Rossi Carbine
- Replies: 17
- Views: 963
Re: Reloading for 38 special and 44 special Rossi Carbine
Lots of powders will work for both. I like Power Pistol and Unique. Power Pistol seems very efficient with regards to velocity for pressure. Unique is just so versatile across the board.
- Sat Aug 19, 2023 12:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 10mm combo
- Replies: 6
- Views: 297
Re: 10mm combo
How do you like your Hi-Point?
- Sat Aug 19, 2023 11:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Combos?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 897
Re: Combos?
OP makes a great point. Although I have 22 and 44 combos, I have never carried both in the field simultaneously, only at ranges. I’ve carried a shotgun and 22 pistol, high power rifle and a 38, a 22 rifle and a magnum pistol. Combos made more sense in a different time when travel was rough and long,...
- Tue Aug 15, 2023 1:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Drive through window...
- Replies: 6
- Views: 354
Re: Drive through window...
1965-1970 Kennedy halves are 40% silver, .1479 Troy oz each, about seven in a Troy ounce. A roll is around seventy some bucks retail.
I only got six clad Ike bicentennial dollars at face last week at the bank
I only got six clad Ike bicentennial dollars at face last week at the bank
- Sun Aug 06, 2023 7:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rossi Brawler anyone?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2842
Re: Rossi Brawler anyone?
Rossi is using the 410 frame they use for those small matched pairs for kids. It's never going to be a 454 or equivalent. It is what is and that's a cheap pistol that can shoot 410 and standard 45 Colt fairly well. I don't know what it is about slugs that are unsafe though. The Rossi 410 is substant...
- Sun Aug 06, 2023 7:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: S&W .350 Legend
- Replies: 9
- Views: 533
Re: S&W .350 Legend
Ammo costs, lower recoil, shootability. Same reason people buy 357 over a 44, or a 6.5 Creedmoor over a 338buckeyeshooter wrote: ↑Sun Aug 06, 2023 5:39 am Why would you pay $1500 for that when for the same money you could buy a .460 or .500? They both do anything a .350 does and do it better.
- Sun Aug 06, 2023 7:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: When plastics (or rubber?) go BAD......?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 759
Re: When plastics (or rubber?) go BAD......?
I have a rangefinder that the rubber coating turned sticky. My dad's M70 has a Duratouch coated plastic stick that turned sticky too. Winchester repeating arms replaced his stock with a non coated one. I haven't reached out the Bushnell yet. Both are products from around the turn of this century des...
- Sun Aug 06, 2023 1:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: S&W .350 Legend
- Replies: 9
- Views: 533
Re: S&W .350 Legend
I actually would prefer a 350 M4 ish over the same in 223. Bigger hole, more wallop out to about 200. I still rather hunt with almost anything other than an AR
- Sat Aug 05, 2023 11:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rossi Brawler anyone?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2842
Re: Rossi Brawler anyone?
I thought the patterns were impressive and that one group of 45s was pretty good too. Would have liked to see some 20-25 yard patterns. Could be a decent utility gun. I do not care if I never fire a 410 slug. Why would I want to if I can use a heavier, cheaper and better constructed 45?
- Sat Aug 05, 2023 11:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: S&W .350 Legend
- Replies: 9
- Views: 533
Re: S&W .350 Legend
I would think 357 Max would be a better revolver cartridge with the rim headspacing, ability to use magnum and special, and roll crimped bullets. These guns are too big for my taste but a 445 (stretched 44) could be useful for the same reasons.
- Sun Jul 30, 2023 2:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: If you wanted the plain Ruger Wrangler ...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 376
Re: If you wanted the plain Ruger Wrangler ...
That’s about as cheap as I can get a my Single-Six reblued by Ruger
- Sat Jul 29, 2023 1:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Moving away from the AR-15
- Replies: 84
- Views: 3221
Re: Moving away from the AR-15
Has anyone ever really used a handgun to fight their way to a long gun and transitioned it into the fight? Sounds like a video game. I'd prefer to use whatever I had at hand to kill the guy, drive him away or enable my retreat altogether. I'm not a AR guy. I do look at them, have fired one, and have...
- Sat Jul 29, 2023 11:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rossi shows very good sense
- Replies: 13
- Views: 680
Re: Rossi shows very good sense
They made something similar a few years ago and dropped them. The previous ones looked like a Marlin as well and had white line spacers. These look better IMO
- Fri Jul 14, 2023 5:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Who produced the most revolvers in 2021?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 802
Re: Who produced the most revolvers in 2021?
I imagine a lot of folks impulse buy Heritage revolvers. They are cheaper than some people’s weekend bar tab are are in every box store that sells handguns.
- Thu Jun 22, 2023 12:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Remington Model 700 - Value
- Replies: 11
- Views: 551
Re: Remington Model 700 - Value
I saw an absolutely beautiful sporterized Springfield at my LCS for $500 if you’re interested. It was too heavy for my tastes but very classy. I think your Remington would be easier to sell than that 03 but not enough to matter if the other floats your boat. I tend to like crf over pushers too. I es...
- Wed Jun 14, 2023 1:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pull-through barrel cleaning tool?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 602
Re: Pull-through barrel cleaning tool?
Pull through is nice for a touch up. I use those bore snakes if I want a quick wipe. You still need a rod for vigorous cleaning or dislodging mud or a stuck bullet
- Mon May 29, 2023 10:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: CPR propaganda or fact ?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1035
Re: CPR propaganda or fact ?
It is a desperation measure with a low success rate and often causes multiple rib cage fractures. Context of the condition of the patient is everything. My mentally disabled uncle was resuscitated and had broken ribs. He later had DNR orders as he had a terminal condition he died from a few months l...
- Wed May 24, 2023 11:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Not leverguns...
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1014
Re: Not leverguns...
Sweden was neutral just like Switzerland
- Sun May 21, 2023 1:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The new Henry revolver ...
- Replies: 48
- Views: 2595
Re: The new Henry revolver ...
The Henry reminds me of a...revolver, lol, So.... what revolver nowadays would you consider?.....assuming I was in the market again. S&W, Ruger, Colt, Kimber for similar money. Charter, RIA, NAA, Ruger Wrangler, maybe Taurus or Rossi on the cheap. Top of the line Colts or S&W, the BFR, or F...
- Sun May 14, 2023 8:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The new Henry revolver ...
- Replies: 48
- Views: 2595
Re: The new Henry revolver ...
Yes. I could deal with it for cheap or free but not a grand
- Sun May 14, 2023 8:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The new Henry revolver ...
- Replies: 48
- Views: 2595
Re: The new Henry revolver ...
To me they look like what might happen if Uberti reproduced Charter Arms or H&R revolvers and threw their brass grip frame treatment in and put it in a blister pack to sell at Cabelas
- Mon May 08, 2023 10:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: would you pick a 357 pistol or a 45 colt for a gun fight
- Replies: 48
- Views: 2681
Re: would you pick a 357 pistol or a 45 colt for a gun fight
45 Colt if we are talking six guns like the SAA or Blackhawk. I would pick a 8 shot 357 N frame over a model 25 on the same frame. I would honestly feel well armed with either round but hate to fight with either if that makes sense
- Fri Apr 21, 2023 7:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cocking the Single Action with two-hand hold
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1079
Re: Cocking the Single Action with two-hand hold
5-6 empties in the air from a SAA? As in you eject your last before the first hits the ground?
- Tue Apr 18, 2023 5:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Federal Component Rifle Brass Discontinued
- Replies: 9
- Views: 522
Re: Federal Component Rifle Brass Discontinued
I suspect there is a lot more money to be made in assembled ammunition over components. Particularly if you have contracts
- Sun Apr 16, 2023 1:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: SAA Engraving
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1086
Re: SAA Engraving
Those are definitely Colts, and they are a pair btw.
- Sat Apr 15, 2023 8:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: SAA Engraving
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1086
Re: SAA Engraving
Well I’m certainly no prude but go by the adage of there is a time and place. I’d be embarrassed to show those to anyone. The stocks look nice, the rest is too much.
- Fri Apr 14, 2023 10:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Snub nose 45 LC
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1579
Re: Snub nose 45 LC
Yes Paul, I believe the 41, 45 Colt, 45 auto Colt, and the Professional are on the XL frame. The XL frame isn't all that big either, maybe K frame size. I have an Undercover which is a bit smaller than my J frame. Watched my dad drop a pigeon sitting on top of an old style tobacco barn once. A truly...
- Mon Apr 10, 2023 11:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Snub nose 45 LC
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1579
Re: Snub nose 45 LC
I believe the Charter Arms is 45 Colt has a larger frame than the Bulldog in 44 special. Still a handy big bore I’m sure.
- Sun Apr 09, 2023 11:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Not one for bragging....
- Replies: 18
- Views: 883
Re: Not one for bragging....
That’s fine shooting Nath
- Fri Apr 07, 2023 2:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lever Light rails
- Replies: 5
- Views: 286
Re: Lever Light rails
Looks well made and unobtrusive. Btw your cases for takedowns are amazing!
- Thu Apr 06, 2023 5:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger Super Wrangler
- Replies: 24
- Views: 963
Re: Ruger Super Wrangler
Cocking with the gun hand is the fastest way to get into action for me. Follow up shots with the support thumb cocking are pretty fast. Double fisting is pretty quick too! I can shoot and cock pistols with either hand, but am better with my right and best with the gun in my right and supported by my...
- Fri Mar 31, 2023 4:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Adios, guys
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1306
Re: Adios, guys
you can read posts without logging in. And logging in to post or see pics isn't difficult. Deuces!
- Sun Mar 26, 2023 11:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .50-70 Gov't question
- Replies: 40
- Views: 5965
Re: .50-70 Gov't question
I’m surprised there aren’t loads with the likes of RL7 or 4198. Are these too slow?
- Sun Mar 26, 2023 10:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: S&W 329PD, a 26oz 44mag. No thanks
- Replies: 39
- Views: 1111
Re: S&W 329PD, a 26oz 44mag. No thanks
Definitely a handful with full throttle magnums. Probably quite fun with traditional specials, cowboy loads, or midrange mag loads. They have made 45 acp on this frame which should be manageable too.
- Sun Mar 12, 2023 5:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shooting advice for a 1911 45
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1281
Re: Shooting advice for a 1911 45
I’ve seen shooters dip the muzzle on the trigger pull. Do some dry firing free handed. Aim at something small like a door knob or light switch. See if the sights are still on when the hammer drops
- Wed Mar 01, 2023 9:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Smith & Wesson M1917 Value?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 517
Re: Smith & Wesson M1917 Value?
Definitely a project gun. But I've worked on much worse.
- Mon Feb 27, 2023 5:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Mexico feral cattle
- Replies: 13
- Views: 802
Re: New Mexico feral cattle
Short answer is hunters will not kill all the cattle nearly quickly enough. People aren’t going to buy tags to shoot a cow. they are probably entirely legal to shoot any way provided they aren’t on private land or aren’t tagged or branded. They have been reported to be aggressive to the public, hors...
- Sun Feb 19, 2023 9:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 9mm Henry...
- Replies: 8
- Views: 635
Re: 9mm Henry...
It looks good and traditional. Just big for what it is. Expensive too. Like a slightly miniaturized BAR sported.
BTW I think Ruger has discontinued the 40 cal version of its PC Carbine. It’s not perfect either but the ability to use two different mag systems of which I own is appealing.
BTW I think Ruger has discontinued the 40 cal version of its PC Carbine. It’s not perfect either but the ability to use two different mag systems of which I own is appealing.
- Sat Feb 18, 2023 6:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 9mm Henry...
- Replies: 8
- Views: 635
Re: 9mm Henry...
Why does the action look long enough to be a 30-06?
- Mon Feb 13, 2023 3:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: RedHawk woes.
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1173
Re: RedHawk woes.
Yeah I can't say I've never had any problems with Ruger's but they made it right. Even one that wasn't their fault..
- Mon Feb 13, 2023 1:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pennsylvania deer season
- Replies: 4
- Views: 342
Re: Pennsylvania deer season
Don’t they realize that just because the season comes in on Saturday that they aren’t obligated to hunt then? Sounds like they just don’t want other people to be able to hunt when they don’t want to.