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by Bigahh
Sat May 07, 2011 12:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Train vs tornado
Replies: 10
Views: 1453

Re: OT- Train vs tornado

WOW ! What a mess to clean up afterward !
by Bigahh
Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Not A Lever But I Had To Get It
Replies: 27
Views: 4350

Re: OT - Not A Lever But I Had To Get It

That is a Nice one steve !
by Bigahh
Fri Apr 22, 2011 1:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How do y'all pronounce "Hoppe's"?
Replies: 46
Views: 5543

Re: How do y'all pronounce "Hoppe's"?

Hop-ease......and i have recently taken an extreme liking to the #9 Bench Rest Blend ! Just wish they made a better cap for the bottle ! Always leaks out on me, no matter how tight I screw it on.
by Bigahh
Thu Apr 21, 2011 8:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: On Topic -- First levergun purchase in a while / Savage 99H
Replies: 15
Views: 1920

Re: On Topic -- First levergun purchase in a while / Savage 99H

I would be willing to bet that rifle could tell a real good story or two ! Very Nice
by Bigahh
Wed Apr 20, 2011 7:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- New Marlin XL7-L
Replies: 1
Views: 428

OT- New Marlin XL7-L

Snowstorm here last night, and the Dish went out so no TV ! :shock: What better to do than go look at guns. All the talk about the Marlin X series Bolt rifles had me interested for quite some time. One of my Local shops happened to have a few of the newer Laminated stock XL7's in 30-06 at well below...
by Bigahh
Fri Apr 15, 2011 9:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: JUST HOW GOOD IS A M39?
Replies: 11
Views: 1760

Re: JUST HOW GOOD IS A M39?

Smoe guys don't like the fat fore end but I like the added weight and the way it fills my hand.

I could sure learn to Like it a great deal if it happened to be in my safe !
by Bigahh
Wed Apr 13, 2011 6:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: “Me” Back Then…
Replies: 30
Views: 3568

Re: “Me” Back Then…

A real 870 ! I do not think there were 870 Express's made then.
by Bigahh
Sun Apr 10, 2011 2:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Favorite "Fred Bear" Quote
Replies: 23
Views: 3817

Re: My Favorite "Fred Bear" Quote

I always wondered how high Fred Bear sat in a tree !
by Bigahh
Thu Apr 07, 2011 9:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Grits Gresham
Replies: 10
Views: 1504

Re: Grits Gresham

I can remember his show on TV just at the time I was old enough to start Hunting ! "The American Sportsman " I couldnt wait every week for that to come on ! When I started high school it ended.
by Bigahh
Wed Apr 06, 2011 6:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1895 Photo, Calamity Jane & her Rifle.
Replies: 28
Views: 4793

Re: 1895 Photo, Calamity Jane & her Rifle.

C'mon Guys admit it ! You would gladly take her to dinner to get a chance to steal that rifle. :mrgreen:
by Bigahh
Mon Apr 04, 2011 5:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When I like Marlins better than Winchesters...
Replies: 20
Views: 3584

Re: When I like Marlins better than Winchesters...

Sounds like that Guy above may be a marlin fan ! :lol:
by Bigahh
Mon Apr 04, 2011 11:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's your favorite .44 mag load?
Replies: 30
Views: 4994

Re: What's your favorite .44 mag load?

Factory loads only in this RedHawk, but only because its new to my collection, and i have no dies yet, but soon it will be 19 gr. 2400 and a 240 grain Hornady thanks to you guys!! :mrgreen:

I think i would be a lost Sole without all of you !
by Bigahh
Sat Apr 02, 2011 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When I like Marlins better than Winchesters...
Replies: 20
Views: 3584

Re: When I like Marlins better than Winchesters...

Hobie wrote:
Bigahh wrote:I see You Tube has a step by step video for the the whole process. I may even try mine as it's fairly dirty inside.
Link? :wink:
Looks to be a few different ones, but this Gentlemen seems to talk slow and clear.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAP707phaao
by Bigahh
Sat Apr 02, 2011 9:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-- Video of a hippo charge & kill
Replies: 54
Views: 7892

Re: OT-- Video of a hippo charge & kill

I think he probably had to change his shorts just after !
by Bigahh
Sat Apr 02, 2011 8:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When I like Marlins better than Winchesters...
Replies: 20
Views: 3584

Re: When I like Marlins better than Winchesters...

I see You Tube has a step by step video for the the whole process. I may even try mine as it's fairly dirty inside.
by Bigahh
Fri Apr 01, 2011 1:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester Reintroduces Model 53 - In .256 & .357 !
Replies: 10
Views: 1498

Re: Winchester Reintroduces Model 53 - In .256 & .357 !

Every year I think he gets us ! Lets go to his house next year on March 31 with Squirt Guns ! :mrgreen:
by Bigahh
Thu Mar 31, 2011 12:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Over Pressured Bolt Action ! UPDATED
Replies: 13
Views: 2528

Re: OT-Over Pressured Bolt Action ! UPDATED

I'm glad it came apart OK. Looks like you have the beginnings of a really good project rifle. What is that piece of metal sticking out by the ejector button on the bolt face? Joe I think that it is the retaining ring that holds the bolt face in ! Although I did not know it even existed. It looks as...
by Bigahh
Thu Mar 31, 2011 11:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Over Pressured Bolt Action ! UPDATED
Replies: 13
Views: 2528

Re: OT-Over Pressured Bolt Action !..UPDATED

The bolt did not come out easy! A Rubber mallet worked, but the shell stayed in the chamber. I tapped that out with a cleaning rod. looking into the chamber the lands look an Oblong shape, not perfectly round like normal. As you can see the Bolt face needs a bit of work. A Gun Smith needs to look at...
by Bigahh
Wed Mar 30, 2011 8:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No 1 !!!!!!!!!!! Ruger added - Pics and range report
Replies: 12
Views: 2345

Re: No 1 !!!!!!!!!!!

Very Nice ! I would do the same if I had the revolver for it. Post a Picture of it with your gun when it arrives.
by Bigahh
Wed Mar 30, 2011 5:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Pump Rifle Forum
Replies: 40
Views: 4906

Re: New Pump Rifle Forum

Old Savage wrote:Waiting for the activation code to arrive - going to have to get a pump rifle now I guess.

I just knew there was a reason to get a new gun ! Remington 7600 :mrgreen:
by Bigahh
Wed Mar 30, 2011 5:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Over Pressured Bolt Action ! UPDATED
Replies: 13
Views: 2528

Re: OT-Over Pressured Bolt Action !

The Bolt is completely stuck 1/2 way open. I will give it a try with a rubber mallet.
by Bigahh
Wed Mar 30, 2011 3:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Over Pressured Bolt Action ! UPDATED
Replies: 13
Views: 2528

OT-Over Pressured Bolt Action ! UPDATED

Ran into a cheap rifle today, and bought it just for the mounts, and the stock. It is a remington Model 7 in 300 wsm that was fired with a .308 win. shell !! I got it for 100 bucks. I plan on bringing it to a smith to see if it can be salvaged. No visible signs of over pressure except the bolt will ...
by Bigahh
Wed Mar 30, 2011 3:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - 6.5/06
Replies: 39
Views: 5260

Re: OT - 6.5/06

I agree with jerry B. It is a very good round, but it has nothing over a .270
by Bigahh
Mon Mar 28, 2011 9:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What should I do? MIssing Levergun.
Replies: 22
Views: 3744

Re: What should I do? MIssing Levergun.

I know where your coming from Griff. I hope the situation works itself out !
by Bigahh
Mon Mar 28, 2011 7:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A few pictures of my leather work.
Replies: 19
Views: 2148

Re: A few pictures of my leather work.

Beautiful Chuck !
by Bigahh
Sun Mar 27, 2011 9:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning BLR and Small Base Reloading Dies
Replies: 16
Views: 4172

Re: Browning BLR and Small Base Reloading Dies

I hope you don't mind my editing of your topic title but I thought that "Browning BLR Dies" might not have drawn the traffic you're looking for... Thanks Hobie, I should have put more thought in it. but what are small base dies? A small base die is nothing more than a resizing die that si...
by Bigahh
Sun Mar 27, 2011 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning BLR and Small Base Reloading Dies
Replies: 16
Views: 4172

Browning BLR and Small Base Reloading Dies

Every now and then I have trouble chambering a round in my 308 BLR. I use Forster Bench Rest Dies. Can my problem possibly be that I do not use a small base resizing die? Do you BLR guys use a small base die ?
by Bigahh
Sun Mar 27, 2011 6:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 336 firing pins
Replies: 9
Views: 1847

Re: 336 firing pins

I believe Brownells has them. I thought of doing the same with mine, but then ran across this thread on another site! It scared me enough to not do it. Originally Posted by Denver Howdy to all; New guy here. I just picked up a Marlin 336 RC in 35 Rem that I hope will be a great cast bullet shooter. ...
by Bigahh
Sat Mar 26, 2011 9:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mossberg 464 observations
Replies: 10
Views: 1729

Re: Mossberg 464 observations

John M. Browning is dead. Long live John M. Browning.

Amen !
by Bigahh
Fri Mar 25, 2011 10:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Crimping for Accuracy
Replies: 4
Views: 636

Crimping for Accuracy

Would like some expert opinions about crimping. I recently purchased a used Remmy 700 Mountain Rifle in 30-06. It has the little skinny barrel that I hate, but I could not pass up a good deal, and plan on adding a new barrel in the future. I found out this week the rifle shoots wonderful with any lo...
by Bigahh
Tue Mar 22, 2011 10:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nosler ballistic silvertip 30-30 bullet
Replies: 4
Views: 1415

Re: Nosler ballistic silvertip 30-30 bullet

When Joe 1st mentioned this Bullet I wondered how its BC measured up to the Speer Deepcurl. Speer= .255 Nosler= .232, I believe Speer is still tops in that department other than the Gummy Tips which don't tickle my Fancy.
by Bigahh
Tue Mar 22, 2011 7:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nosler ballistic silvertip 30-30 bullet
Replies: 4
Views: 1415

Re: Nosler ballistic silvertip 30-30 bullet

My Marlin 336, with a Leupold 1.75 x 6
by Bigahh
Mon Mar 21, 2011 7:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nosler ballistic silvertip 30-30 bullet
Replies: 4
Views: 1415

Nosler ballistic silvertip 30-30 bullet

Shooting my rifles at the cabin all this week, and bought a box of the new Nosler Ballistic Silvertips 150 grain 30-30 bullet. Nosler emailed me a load data sheet, and IMR4895 is suppose to be the most accurate powder. I did not try that powder as the store didnt have any, but worked up a load with ...
by Bigahh
Fri Mar 18, 2011 10:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Challenging range session (report)
Replies: 12
Views: 1667

Re: OT - Challenging range session (report)

Looks like a Great Day was had !
by Bigahh
Wed Mar 16, 2011 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interesting 336 find.....
Replies: 11
Views: 1768

Re: Interesting 336 find.....

Great Story ! And a beautiful Gun
by Bigahh
Tue Mar 15, 2011 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: sr/spm primers on sale at Cabela's
Replies: 7
Views: 1264

Re: sr/spm primers on sale at Cabela's

that is a good price !
by Bigahh
Tue Mar 15, 2011 8:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mares Leg - Original or Tactical
Replies: 26
Views: 7422

Re: Mares Leg - Original or Tactical

I think the Mare's leg is cool looking (traditional), but as far as practical and wanting one. That's another story. A week or so ago this topic came up, and I thought just maybe it would make a nice home defense gun, but after looking at it again, im not sure I could hit the Broad side of a Barn w...
by Bigahh
Tue Mar 15, 2011 4:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ot Wolf hunting coming soon?
Replies: 12
Views: 1744

Re: Ot Wolf hunting coming soon?

I was shootin the breeze with my Local Game Warden in North West Wi. last fall. The subject of too many Wolves came up, and I mentioned about how the state was stopped by the Feds after we wanted to reduce the Herd. He told me that before too long I will be able to reduce a few myself legally !
by Bigahh
Mon Mar 14, 2011 4:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Any 35 Whelen OR Remington pump rifle experience?
Replies: 19
Views: 6008

Re: OT - Any 35 Whelen OR Remington pump rifle experience?

A good friend has a 7600 in .270, and he is deadly with it on Deer! It shoots 1.5" with cheaper factory fodder. His only complaint is the forearm rattle. It is there, but he is a tree stand sitter, and the rattle is not there while sitting still. He has taken many all out running bucks with it ...
by Bigahh
Sun Mar 13, 2011 9:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: DNZ scope mount
Replies: 3
Views: 858

Re: DNZ scope mount

Not sure if this will make a difference or not, but I wanted the same mounts you bought. I found out Medium is the lowest mount they made for a marlin. Maybe try a lower mount to see if that may be the problem. I read on the marlin owners forum that if it is impossible to bore sight with a scope mou...
by Bigahh
Sun Mar 13, 2011 7:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Taking a Q from the thread "Why no new leverguns develop"
Replies: 35
Views: 4453

Re: Taking a Q from the thread "Why no new leverguns develop"

Not to hijack the thread but, tell us what you have on your mind! I own a Remington Model 673 Bolt action Guide Rifle. Its just a Model 7 with a Rib, and open sights. I can easily hit a clay bird at 100 yards with it free hand, and I have a ton of trouble holding my Levers steady to hit the Clay Bi...
by Bigahh
Sun Mar 13, 2011 1:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Taking a Q from the thread "Why no new leverguns develop"
Replies: 35
Views: 4453

Re: Taking a Q from the thread "Why no new leverguns develop"

Any BLR or Marlin with a heavier Contour barrel ! Im fed up with pencil barrels ! Just a 20" Barreled BLR in 308 or 358 with a Magnum countour Barrel. I said 5 years ago I would wait until im 50, and then most of my Levers will be sold to build the Bolt Gun I really want. 3 years to go. That gi...
by Bigahh
Fri Mar 11, 2011 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Practical Battery
Replies: 18
Views: 3002

Re: My Practical Battery

My Bare Minimum would be in order of importance.. 1. Benelli 12 ga. Auto...all my Bird Hunting needs 2. Browning BLR .308...75 % of my Big Game Hunting 3. Winchester Model 70 ..Western Hunting and Backup 4. Winchester 64A 30-30.. My still Hunting Rifle 5. Winchester Model 63 .22lr..A Mans gotta have...
by Bigahh
Thu Mar 10, 2011 10:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ???
Replies: 9
Views: 1021

Re: ???

That got Tycer to 3700 !
by Bigahh
Mon Mar 07, 2011 8:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Ruger .30-30 Levergun Discovered
Replies: 12
Views: 1799

Re: A Ruger .30-30 Levergun Discovered

Sold for 305.00, not a bad price at all !
by Bigahh
Sun Mar 06, 2011 11:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tackling my Cold weather BLR problem
Replies: 2
Views: 494

Tackling my Cold weather BLR problem

I had some Cold Weather problems with my BLR .308 on Opening day of Deer Season here in wisconsin. It was 17 degrees, and windy. The rifle went click 5 times, and I knew it probably was a cleaning problem on my part, and so did you guys. I got some much needed input from some of you, but due to a he...
by Bigahh
Sun Mar 06, 2011 1:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Now that the silliness of the 4 gun thread has passed.....
Replies: 51
Views: 7043

Re: Now that the silliness of the 4 gun thread has passed.....

Browning BLR in 30-06

Benelli M2- 12 ga
by Bigahh
Sat Mar 05, 2011 7:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Ruger .30-30 Levergun Discovered
Replies: 12
Views: 1799

Re: A Ruger .30-30 Levergun Discovered

Not a bad price if he gets it for 295.00 !
by Bigahh
Fri Mar 04, 2011 10:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What if .... #2 OT
Replies: 13
Views: 1605

Re: What if .... #2 OT

Fill it full of Gold Dust, still.......NO
by Bigahh
Thu Mar 03, 2011 7:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What if ....
Replies: 33
Views: 4274

Re: What if ....

No