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- Wed Aug 02, 2023 10:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lockback Pocket Knife
- Replies: 33
- Views: 994
Re: Lockback Pocket Knife
Wasn't aware any Randall blades were that low priced.. It's a different 'Randall', Vic. https://www.knivesplus.com/ontario-rat-randall-knives.html Ok......makes sense. Thank you Sarge You're welcome Vic. I believe RAT contracted these through Ontario since about 2002. I also read, recently, this sa...
- Tue Aug 01, 2023 8:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lockback Pocket Knife
- Replies: 33
- Views: 994
Re: Lockback Pocket Knife
- Mon Jul 31, 2023 8:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lockback Pocket Knife
- Replies: 33
- Views: 994
Re: Lockback Pocket Knife
I bought a very light, liner-lock pocket knife at the outdoor market last summer. It looked to have decent steel and a very 'work friendly' checkered handle. It did have a little bend in the last 3/16" of the point but that's an easy fix. The blade was marked AUS8-II and 'Randall's Adventure Tr...
- Sun Jul 30, 2023 4:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Moving away from the AR-15
- Replies: 84
- Views: 2730
Re: Moving away from the AR-15
I went decades w/o an AR and never felt like I was missing anything. I picked up a nice Armalite HBAR a few years ago; decent trigger and very accurate. It weighed about nine pounds and you could barely hear a 300 yard hit on steel with hearing protection on. I sold it and bought a 1955 Marlin 336 T...
- Sun Jul 30, 2023 8:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Deer Hunting with Rossi 357 Magnum Factory loads ??
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2018
Re: Deer Hunting with Rossi 357 Magnum Factory loads ??
The federal american eagle 158 gr. soft nose seems to be quite popular. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0dMXKHUxjgQ&pp=ygUqZmVkZXJhbCBhbWVyaWNhbiBlYWdsZSAzNTcgbWFnIDE1OCBnciBqc3Ag "it is easy to mistake thinking a broadside shot is what your seeing when in reality the deer is standing at an ...
- Mon Jul 17, 2023 6:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: lever guns in general
- Replies: 12
- Views: 758
Re: lever guns in general
My heros have always been cowboys.
- Tue Jul 11, 2023 11:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 38 special and 44 special RNFP Home defense ammo out of carbines
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1010
Re: 38 special and 44 special RNFP Home defense ammo out of carbines
I believe Hornady FTX will meet your needs, with a rubber tip that should be safe in tube magazines.
- Fri Jul 07, 2023 11:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: win94 in 44mag yea or nay
- Replies: 16
- Views: 722
Re: win94 in 44mag yea or nay
In any caliber or configuration of lever action I use, I'll take Winchester (or high quality direct copy) every time. I have never had one shoot poorly, choke or require constant tinkering to keep it running. I don't do crossbolt safeties and I don't like the later rebounding hammer, but the latter ...
- Sun Jun 25, 2023 9:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Any new Blackhawks in the crowd?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 643
Re: Any new Blackhawks in the crowd?
Add me to the 'blissfully ignorant' congregation.
- Fri Jun 23, 2023 10:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Chronied 44 mag Hornady custom 200XTP
- Replies: 20
- Views: 665
Re: Chronied 44 mag Hornady custom 200XTP
On the box it says 1500fps from a revolver which sounds about right as I ran it through my 20"Rossi 92 and velocities were 2016fps, 2004fps, 1998fps. Fast and consistent and muzzle energy averages at 1780ftlbs. . One fella told me at that speed he had multiple broadside exits on small hogs as ...
- Thu Jun 08, 2023 6:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Loading 38/40 with "inconvenient" bullets
- Replies: 6
- Views: 363
Re: Loading 38/40 with "inconvenient" bullets
Well I'll be danged. Earl is loading 40/10mm bullets in his 38-40 and I am loading 38-40 bullets in my 40 S&W. Fired bullet (by T&B) sailed through four gallons of water with three pieces of 3/8" plywood stacked between them. https://www.thesixgunjournal.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2...
- Tue Jun 06, 2023 8:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 35 Remington fans here?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 954
Re: 35 Remington fans here?
I've got an old Ballard rifled 336 Texan in 35 Remington, for which I load the 200 grain Sierra to 2155 fps. I can tell you it wallops deer real hard at 130 yards.
- Wed May 17, 2023 1:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Answered prayers
- Replies: 27
- Views: 993
Re: Answered prayers
Don't know how I missed this but congratulations, praise God and may He continue to bless you both richly!
- Sun May 14, 2023 11:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why Handload?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 1327
Re: Why Handload?
My dad was a brick and stone mason, had my skinny little butt on a mudboat and carrying buckets of mortar by the time I was 11. I got really strong for my size PDQ. I started reloading out of curiosity and kept reloading to save money. One day the light came on and I discovered all I needed was one ...
- Thu Apr 27, 2023 5:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Any thoughts on the new Marlins?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1529
Re: Any thoughts on the new Marlins?
Yes and 7-8 years ago those ARs were 900-1500 bucks and used Marlins & Winchesters were everywhere for 300-450. Two years later, S&W MP15s were under 500 bucks. Something has changed alright, but it ain't manufacturing techniques of one versus the other. It's a buying frenzy fueled by $1300 ...
- Sun Apr 23, 2023 5:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My First SAA
- Replies: 7
- Views: 408
Re: My First SAA
I like it a bunch, Rimfire. One of those in 45 ACP would be the cat's rear end. Please let us know how it shoots.
- Sat Apr 22, 2023 5:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rimfire Showdown.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 270
Re: Rimfire Showdown.
I bought a basic Henry 22 a couple of years ago, the black & walnut 94 Winchester-ish one based on the old Erma 22 lever action. I managed to get one made after they changed to a ramp front sight, attached directly to the barrel with a screw. I wasn't expecting much but it's turned out to one of...
- Thu Apr 06, 2023 12:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: USPS disturbances in the force
- Replies: 12
- Views: 643
Re: USPS disturbances in the force
Memphis and St. Louis are also particularly bad.
- Thu Apr 06, 2023 12:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1958
- Replies: 12
- Views: 615
Re: 1958
That was great, thank you.
- Sat Mar 25, 2023 10:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Range Time With The Dragoon
- Replies: 12
- Views: 458
Re: Range Time With The Dragoon
Good stuff Jim, I have always liked the 3rd Dragoon.
"Apex of the horse pistol" is an apt description.
"Apex of the horse pistol" is an apt description.
- Sat Mar 18, 2023 10:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: CAPSTICK
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1141
Re: CAPSTICK
Whatever Capstick was or wasn't, I have certainly enjoyed his writing along with Hemmingway, Askins and others. We are imperfect creatures as anyone who knows me can attest.
- Fri Mar 17, 2023 8:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shooting advice for a 1911 45
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1149
Re: Shooting advice for a 1911 45
Sometimes, I have to just lie to myself that every trigger pull is a dry-fire and all I'm going hear is a 'click'. And yes, I shoot the 1911 substantially better with an arched mainspring housing. The rest is here-
https://www.thesixgunjournal.net/back-t ... -shooting/
https://www.thesixgunjournal.net/back-t ... -shooting/
- Wed Mar 15, 2023 11:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shorter Barreled Leverguns
- Replies: 38
- Views: 1379
- Wed Mar 15, 2023 11:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shorter Barreled Leverguns
- Replies: 38
- Views: 1379
Re: Shorter Barreled Leverguns
I have a bunch of "Trappers". A couple factory, but the majority are custom built affairs. I have used them a lot over the last 3 decades (my dad still carries one hunting at age 81) so I feel I can offer some insight. From my observations, everyone loves the "cool factor". If y...
- Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning A5
- Replies: 15
- Views: 605
- Sun Feb 12, 2023 1:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: RedHawk woes.
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1105
Re: RedHawk woes.
That's what I've come to refer to as an "80% kit with a serial number".marlinman93 wrote: ↑Sun Feb 12, 2023 11:44 am The attitude of "it's within specs" vs. being perfect is disappointing. A gun should be 100% reliable out of the box, regardless of spec parameters.
- Sun Feb 12, 2023 9:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: RedHawk woes.
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1105
Re: RedHawk woes.
Hi Scott, hope you and your family are doing well. I went through a similar, frustrating exchange with Ruger over a 45 Blackhawk with a cylinder that was bored off center and off axis. At least your Redhawk wants to shoot well and that is encouraging. You are on the right track with the extended fir...
- Fri Feb 10, 2023 6:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Update on my wife Genie
- Replies: 37
- Views: 1455
Re: Update on my wife Genie
I'm so sorry to hear this Joe. Please accept our condolences and prayers for you all.
- Sat Feb 04, 2023 8:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How I got started with the 38-40 by HarryO
- Replies: 10
- Views: 564
Re: How I got started with the 38-40 by HarryO
My 40 S&W (38-40 Rimless Short :D ) bulk bullet is actually a 38-40 bullet, from Bear Creek Supply. https://www.bearcreeksupplybullets.com/38-40wcf These are 180 grain RNFPs with a nice broad flat point. Shown with a round of Speer 180 grain Lawman, for comparison. https://www.thesixgunjournal.n...
- Sat Jan 28, 2023 9:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Best Lever Action Cartridges.
- Replies: 19
- Views: 819
Re: Best Lever Action Cartridges.
I've had fun with lever actions in revolver calibers but they aren't very practical in open country. The 30-30, 35 Remington and a few others are usable with a 200 yard zero, provided you only use one load and pick your shots. My old 35 is on at 325, at the 3rd step of the rear sight elevator.
- Sat Dec 31, 2022 8:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Introduction / Andy Larsson
- Replies: 49
- Views: 2182
Re: Introduction / Andy Larsson
Thank you Ysabel. That post turned out longer than I like, but these guys hung with me until I got it done.
- Sat Dec 31, 2022 5:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Introduction / Andy Larsson
- Replies: 49
- Views: 2182
Re: Introduction / Andy Larsson
Welcome to the fire Andy. I recently used one of your front sights, with some modification, on an old Uberti 44 Mag I shortened from 7 1/2"to 5". Worked like a charm. https://www.thesixgunjournal.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220510_081827.jpg https://www.levergunscommunity.org/viewtopi...
- Sun Dec 25, 2022 12:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Merry Christmas to all!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 368
Re: Merry Christmas to all!
Merry Christmas to you all.
- Thu Dec 22, 2022 6:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: If you could have just one Rossi 92 ...
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1715
Re: If you could have just one Rossi 92 ...
A regular blue 20" 44 Mag with the standard brazil-nut stock & forend.
- Mon Dec 19, 2022 10:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Enjoy Life while you Can
- Replies: 12
- Views: 601
Re: Enjoy Life while you Can
If I woke up, stood up and walked out of my tracks? The day is MINE!
- Sat Dec 03, 2022 7:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I Had A Nice Time With Scott T. And His Wife
- Replies: 12
- Views: 505
Re: I Had A Nice Time With Scott T. And His Wife
Thanks for posting this Jim.
- Fri Dec 02, 2022 4:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cartridge found at crime scene
- Replies: 20
- Views: 984
Re: Cartridge found at crime scene
Extractor/ejector marks on fired casings are toolmark evidence which can be used to positively match a fired casing to an individual firearm. Hey Sarge. this is a subject that interests me and i would like to read up on the facts about tool mark evidence. Something studied exhaustively and explored...
- Fri Dec 02, 2022 10:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cartridge found at crime scene
- Replies: 20
- Views: 984
Re: Cartridge found at crime scene
Extractor/ejector marks on fired casings are toolmark evidence which can be used to positively match a fired casing to an individual firearm.
Civil cases are decided on a preponderance of evidence.
The standard of proof required in criminal cases is beyond a reasonable doubt.
Civil cases are decided on a preponderance of evidence.
The standard of proof required in criminal cases is beyond a reasonable doubt.
- Fri Oct 14, 2022 2:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tutt's First 22 Rimfire
- Replies: 15
- Views: 771
Re: Tutt's First 22 Rimfire
Thank you Tutt. The action on mine is wasn't great, but it was really dry and some oil helped a lot. The magazines on these are almost universally cussed and probably for good reason. There are several tweaks on the web but so far I haven't needed them. Mine requires working the bolt like you mean i...
- Fri Oct 14, 2022 12:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tutt's First 22 Rimfire
- Replies: 15
- Views: 771
Re: Tutt's First 22 Rimfire
I purchased a Savage Model 93G 22 WMR locally, yesterday. This is the basic hardwood stocked bolt action with the skinny barrel and iron sights. The sights looked pretty coarse to me, for 150+ yard shooting. I shot it a few times to determine POA/POI and what height potential replacement sight(s) ne...
- Mon Oct 10, 2022 5:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin 35 Remington
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1438
Re: Marlin 35 Remington
. I think I need to 'blood' my 35 Remington Marlin this year. It's a great gun but I've never used for whitetail like it's meant to be. This is the third .35 Rem I've had and still haven't shot anything other than a couple of woodchucks. Need to change that. As far as the straight/ pistol grip, I d...
- Sun Oct 02, 2022 10:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday To Mike S, Mark in MO, Marvin S, GunnyMack, Rebel1972
- Replies: 4
- Views: 247
Re: Happy Birthday To Mike S, Mark in MO, Marvin S, GunnyMack, Rebel1972
Happy Birthday to you all. If you are the Mark in MO I think you are, it has been too long since we sat down and visited over lunch.
- Sun Sep 25, 2022 9:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Well, here she is
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1044
Re: Well, here she is
That is fantastic!
- Sun Sep 18, 2022 12:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .44 Henry Flat--Musings on the usefulness of mild cartridges
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2264
Re: .44 Henry Flat--Musings on the usefulness of mild cartridges
It was a .38 Special that ended Lee Oswald's life. That is certainly not a "hot" round, even if fired from a longer barrel than what was used. Anybody know if it was a RN or SWC that got him? RN https://auction.universityarchives.com/auction-lot/jack-ruby-bullet-spent-cartridge-fired-from...
- Sun Sep 18, 2022 8:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .44 Henry Flat--Musings on the usefulness of mild cartridges
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2264
Re: .44 Henry Flat--Musings on the usefulness of mild cartridges
I posted here awhile back about the Lyman 429667 running about 860 fps from a shortened 44 mag Uberti revolver. The reloads were in magnum cases but that velocity is within reach of the older 44 centerfires and most certainly from a '66 or '73. Without rehashing the whole thread, that load shot thro...
- Tue Sep 06, 2022 10:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 94 loading gate issues
- Replies: 9
- Views: 690
Re: Winchester 94 loading gate issues
That loading gate is protruding way too much. I'd order a new OEM gate from whoever has them available.
- Tue Aug 30, 2022 12:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old guy issues...
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1077
Re: Old guy issues...
Same here- I'd live each phase of life to the fullest.
- Sat Aug 27, 2022 7:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: speaking of 30-30
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1975
Re: speaking of 30-30
Try Ed at Maplewood Bullets. Been using him for years and I've never had a bad bullet from him.
http://maplewoodbullets.com/services/
- Sat Aug 27, 2022 7:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Took a little effort
- Replies: 17
- Views: 792
Re: Took a little effort
That's still my method. Very nice old Winchester there.Scott Tschirhart wrote: ↑Fri Aug 26, 2022 9:56 pm Sewer pipe bad. Hoppe’s No 9. A good brass brush and lots of patches.
- Mon Aug 22, 2022 10:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sears/AyA Model 433 SxS
- Replies: 12
- Views: 718
Re: Sears/AyA Model 433 SxS
Thank you all. Dove hunting here is mostly over open hayfields, with a little jump-shooting thrown in. I'm usually on a modified tube by the third day. The stock, as it came with a hard buttplate, would have been a little long for me wearing winter clothes. With double trigger shotguns I want my fin...