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by Marvin S
Thu Aug 13, 2020 2:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Latest rifle
Replies: 8
Views: 1240

Re: Latest rifle

That sure is some nice work.
by Marvin S
Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lyman #66 sight ?
Replies: 3
Views: 719

Re: Lyman #66 sight ?

Perfect and thanks I’ll order one.
by Marvin S
Sun Aug 09, 2020 3:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lyman #66 sight ?
Replies: 3
Views: 719

Lyman #66 sight ?

Does the push button release mechanism only lock into one place or can it be used as a quick elevation adjustment? If it locks into any position I thought I might try one on my Mod 64 Win in 32WS for lever action silhouette shooting. If not I’ll just use what I have either a Williams FP or nice old ...
by Marvin S
Sat Aug 01, 2020 6:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The chirping bird. ( cows added )
Replies: 27
Views: 3794

Re: The chirping bird.

It give me a chuckle and that’s worth something these days.
by Marvin S
Fri Jul 31, 2020 1:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spinal cord stimulator anyone?
Replies: 16
Views: 2216

Re: Spinal cord stimulator anyone?

Just second hand Bill. I know a gal in her 50s that has had one for a couple years to treat low back problems. She seems to be having good results so far.
by Marvin S
Wed Jul 29, 2020 6:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My .32-40 Winchester
Replies: 7
Views: 1720

Re: My .32-40 Winchester

Glad you’re getting somewhat back to normal and that rifle looks like a mate for mine. I had John do a 1885 low wall in 32wcf using a TJs liner. He does a nice job as you can tell.
by Marvin S
Wed Jul 29, 2020 6:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Needs prayers AND a miracle
Replies: 9
Views: 1770

Re: Needs prayers AND a miracle

Man I feel for you Joe and hope something works out. My old 97 dodge is sitting now with only front brakes due to rusted out rear brake lines. Frame is very rusty at leaf spring mounts and I won’t put much weight in the truck. I’ll scab some new brake line sections in when I can. Probably will have ...
by Marvin S
Thu Jul 09, 2020 11:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For the boolit casters here ...
Replies: 37
Views: 3235

Re: For the boolit casters here ...

Hey Bill, done that myself a few months ago. Have a couple buckets of sorted wheel weights to do next.
by Marvin S
Tue Jul 07, 2020 7:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New/used Browning 1885
Replies: 12
Views: 2491

Re: New/used Browning 1885

I like that. Would be nice with a threaded device on the end.
by Marvin S
Tue Jul 07, 2020 7:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: B.L.M.
Replies: 23
Views: 2257

Re: B.L.M.

4t5 wrote: Tue Jul 07, 2020 6:39 pm And to think I thought it meant BURN, LOOT and MURDER.
That’s pretty good. I have one but it would be frowned upon in a public forum :D
by Marvin S
Thu Jul 02, 2020 6:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Overloading a Sixgun
Replies: 27
Views: 4655

Re: Overloading a Sixgun

That will buff out :D
by Marvin S
Fri Jun 26, 2020 12:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 14
Views: 2689

Re: I Hope This Isn't Real

I’ll be waiting under the shade tree. :D
by Marvin S
Wed Jun 10, 2020 9:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NASCAR; the season that wasn't
Replies: 15
Views: 2761

Re: NASCAR; the season that wasn't

When Earnhardt died from the wreck at Daytona in February of 2001 I sorta stopped watching then slowly I came back . But now the powers that be at NASCAR have caved for this BS in Minneapolis. Today or yesterday they announced something to the affect “flags of the Confederacy are not allowed on any...
by Marvin S
Tue Jun 09, 2020 9:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The X Ring survival reloader.
Replies: 11
Views: 3238

Re: The X Ring survival reloader.

Thanks for the tip, I’ll check into it.
by Marvin S
Sun Jun 07, 2020 8:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 28 gauge Lee loader...........Update
Replies: 11
Views: 2527

Re: 28 gauge Lee loader

I would like to have a .410 bore and 28 gauge load all or wack a mole set.
by Marvin S
Fri Jun 05, 2020 1:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another muzzle loader
Replies: 9
Views: 1289

Re: Another muzzle loader

Looks real nice, I like it. Swamped barrel is presume.
by Marvin S
Wed Jun 03, 2020 9:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looters
Replies: 19
Views: 3298

Re: Looters

Look like da hoodies got in the way.
by Marvin S
Wed Jun 03, 2020 4:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looters
Replies: 19
Views: 3298

Re: Looters

Now that’s funny :lol: :lol:
by Marvin S
Thu May 28, 2020 7:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First Covid19 .....................
Replies: 11
Views: 1675

Re: First Covid19 .....................

That’s a pretty slick looking rifle.
by Marvin S
Tue May 26, 2020 7:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best yo stian in Curly Maple
Replies: 20
Views: 3841

Re: Best yo stian in Curly Maple

Use alcohol or water base stains as oil based ones will not penetrate. There is always aquafortis also. Track of the wolf sells appropriate stains and finishes. Fibings leather dye works good also.
by Marvin S
Wed May 20, 2020 5:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just gave my FatBoy away
Replies: 16
Views: 3336

Re: Just gave my FatBoy away

I sold my 2007 Electra glide and BMW 1150GS awhile back for same reasons as I’m only good for about 50 miles round trip max. I’ll keep my 85 FXR to the end.
by Marvin S
Tue May 19, 2020 7:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Concealed vs open carry
Replies: 9
Views: 2290

Re: Concealed vs open carry

J Miller wrote: Tue May 19, 2020 3:22 pm Open and closed carry.jpg

Yep, works foe me :) .


joe
Love it!
by Marvin S
Mon May 18, 2020 11:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 32 special
Replies: 21
Views: 3600

Re: 32 special

Here’s my Mod 64 in 32WS , pretty slick handling rifle.
by Marvin S
Sun May 17, 2020 8:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back open?
Replies: 18
Views: 3071

Re: Back open?

I went down to Ace Hardware a little while ago to get some propane, the parking lot was jammed up, not a space open, store swarming with people, some masked, most not. Got me to thinking maybe the people of Wyoming have just had enough of this chit and are taking things into their own hands by comi...
by Marvin S
Sat May 16, 2020 6:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to me 1881 Marlin 40cal
Replies: 26
Views: 2563

Re: New to me 1881 Marlin 40cal

Thinking I may have it wipped. Made a new doughnut to keep the neck at .423 OD and re reamed cases to get a .008 thick neck wall thickness. Here is a loaded dummy with a .409 dia slug case trimmed 2.090 long only sign of interference is right above the case web as seen in picture that’s how tight th...
by Marvin S
Thu May 14, 2020 9:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to me 1881 Marlin 40cal
Replies: 26
Views: 2563

Re: New to me 1881 Marlin 40cal

I reamed the inside of the case necks today with a .406 reamer. Probably the reason the bore is so good because no one could find ammunition to fit it :lol: I would think if you’re getting .411 bullets to fit with no issues then it was likely reamed out at some time in its 100 plus years.
by Marvin S
Wed May 13, 2020 7:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to me 1881 Marlin 40cal
Replies: 26
Views: 2563

Re: New to me 1881 Marlin 40cal

Got my dies in today and sized some casings. Decided to re slug the bore using a .440 round ball and driving it clean through the bore, .4085 is my final answer. Used a Starrett split ball gauge and hemostats to measure neck area of chamber at .426. PMC case necks measure.0105. Made a brass dummy sl...
by Marvin S
Sat May 09, 2020 8:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ain`t it purdy
Replies: 19
Views: 2830

Re: Ain`t it purdy

I had to put hot caps on my tomato and pepper plants last night.
by Marvin S
Sat May 09, 2020 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Right Handed Kid with Dominant Left Eye
Replies: 24
Views: 2665

Re: Right Handed Kid with Dominant Left Eye

Man what a bunch of defective people. I’m left handed right eye dominant as my right eye has slightly better vision. I shoot long guns left handed and close my right eye even for shotguns. Handguns are shot left handed using my right eye. I would say if they are just starting out go with the dominan...
by Marvin S
Sat May 09, 2020 8:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Getting to old for this stuff.
Replies: 38
Views: 5975

Re: Getting to old for this stuff.

Good job man. I always wonder what people who can't fix something like this do? Seems like everyone here can fix things, even most things but most people aren't capable of even the easiest fixes. True. Another reason most people are in debt up to their eye balls. Growing up all we had was used worn...
by Marvin S
Fri May 08, 2020 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to me 1881 Marlin 40cal
Replies: 26
Views: 2563

Re: New to me 1881 Marlin 40cal

As long as the cat ain’t wearing pants were good :D
by Marvin S
Fri May 08, 2020 5:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to me 1881 Marlin 40cal
Replies: 26
Views: 2563

Re: New to me 1881 Marlin 40cal

Good info guys. Yes I already have a 38-40 Lee FC die.I assume the crimp problems you guys are talking about is from a roll crimp that pooches the case mouth out and interferes with chambering . I have used a collet closer setup in my lathe that gives a very nice crimp.
by Marvin S
Fri May 08, 2020 5:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to me 1881 Marlin 40cal
Replies: 26
Views: 2563

Re: New to me 1881 Marlin 40cal

The RCBS dies were in stock and ordered today from Midway so should have them soon. Then we may have to jaw about bullets that are suitable. Will be wanting something with a crimp groove.
by Marvin S
Fri May 08, 2020 2:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to me 1881 Marlin 40cal
Replies: 26
Views: 2563

Re: New to me 1881 Marlin 40cal

I’ve been using using starline 38-55 which is a little thinner in the neck and made a .383 H&I type sizer. They just barely fit with enough room to release in my antique 1894 take down rifle. I know about breech seating and have some tapered bullets for my 1885 32-40 but like you I haven’t reall...
by Marvin S
Fri May 08, 2020 1:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to me 1881 Marlin 40cal
Replies: 26
Views: 2563

Re: New to me 1881 Marlin 40cal

I hear ya Six. I shoot .383 dia out of my antique 38-55’s
by Marvin S
Fri May 08, 2020 12:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to me 1881 Marlin 40cal
Replies: 26
Views: 2563

Re: New to me 1881 Marlin 40cal

Thanks Six. Think I’ll order a set of the RCBS cowboy dies as they seem to be the best deal at the moment. This way I can size a case to go in the chamber as nothing I have fits at the moment. Then to the lathe and make some dummy wadcutter bullets of likely sizes and go with the fattest one that fi...
by Marvin S
Fri May 08, 2020 10:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to me 1881 Marlin 40cal
Replies: 26
Views: 2563

Re: New to me 1881 Marlin 40cal

Thanks. Bore details are in OP last paragraph I’m getting.410. Do you think it will chamber a 410-411 bullet?
by Marvin S
Fri May 08, 2020 9:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to me 1881 Marlin 40cal
Replies: 26
Views: 2563

New to me 1881 Marlin 40cal

So I picked this guy up last night along with some hodgepodge mixture of reloading components that looks like someone was confused and did not do much research. This is a new model and caliber to me so I am starting to sort it out. What I know so far is it’s a 3rd variant with 8500 SN range 28” bbl ...
by Marvin S
Sun May 03, 2020 11:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lawnmower Engines....
Replies: 49
Views: 5891

Re: Lawnmower Engines....

I done some mowing yesterday with a repowered David Bradley, 2 hp B&S is all that’s needed.
by Marvin S
Sat May 02, 2020 8:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lawnmower Engines....
Replies: 49
Views: 5891

Re: Lawnmower Engines....

Marvin, you have some vintage "walking tractors" there. I have a BCS walking tractor with a 12 hp Kohler Command Pro 12 engine. A few years back I was talking to a service tech at Kohler about my engine and he stated that my particular engine was made for Kohler by Kawasaki and is a very ...
by Marvin S
Fri May 01, 2020 8:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lawnmower Engines....
Replies: 49
Views: 5891

Re: Lawnmower Engines....

Sure Bill if you up this way.
by Marvin S
Fri May 01, 2020 11:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lawnmower Engines....
Replies: 49
Views: 5891

Re: Lawnmower Engines....

I knew this would be a fun thread. Without counting them I suppose I have about 50 plus small engines right now from a 1916 Fairbanks Morse headless Z to some sort of probably Chinese OHV single in a Champion generator. I do the power of the past antique engine shows and enjoy playing with all sorts...
by Marvin S
Thu Apr 30, 2020 6:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lawnmower Engines....
Replies: 49
Views: 5891

Re: Lawnmower Engines....

If a Kohler ain’t leaking and burning oil it’s empty. If you’re lucky enough to get your Tecumseh started don’t shut it off.
by Marvin S
Mon Apr 27, 2020 7:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 24
Views: 3345

Re: Why They Can't Get Covid-19 in Jacksonville?????

I should be good then as I like Belgium ale.
by Marvin S
Sun Apr 19, 2020 6:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Corolla virus.
Replies: 5
Views: 948

Re: Corolla virus.

We use to call that cancer, but I guess things change :D
by Marvin S
Sun Apr 12, 2020 7:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Knives, axes and pistols
Replies: 9
Views: 1185

Re: Knives, axes and pistols

Them pistols are looking good. I think that’s going to be my next muzzle loader project.
by Marvin S
Fri Apr 10, 2020 9:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Flintlock is finished
Replies: 22
Views: 3701

Re: Flintlock is finished

Nice rifle. Does it have wide or narrow rifling grooves? I've built rifles with both and found that the wide groove rifling shoots better with a wide range of charges. Wide groove narrow land so hopefully not picky and shoots well. The last one I finished had the same style rifling in .40 cal and s...
by Marvin S
Thu Apr 09, 2020 9:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Flintlock is finished
Replies: 22
Views: 3701

Re: Flintlock is finished

I hope to get out and shoot it next week along with a .36 I had Mr Hoyt rebore to .38
by Marvin S
Thu Apr 09, 2020 9:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: hardships of sheltering in place:
Replies: 33
Views: 4645

Re: hardships of sheltering in place:

Looks like good stuff, best wishes.
by Marvin S
Wed Apr 08, 2020 2:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Flintlock is finished
Replies: 22
Views: 3701

Re: Flintlock is finished

Thanks guys I’m happy with it.