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by Yodar
Fri Dec 30, 2011 8:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 38-55 loads
Replies: 20
Views: 6841

Re: 38-55 loads

Here are some .38/55 loads using the 265 grain, round nose, flat point, gas check bullet sized 0.377 inch. All loads were put together with Winchester cases and Winchester large rifle primers. Bullets were obtained from Bonus Bullets (SAECO Mould # 373). Loads were fired in a restored Winchester Mod...
by Yodar
Fri Dec 16, 2011 4:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vamint Bullet for a 270 WCF
Replies: 10
Views: 1929

Re: Vamint Bullet for a 270 WCF

I have used the .270 to bust southeastern Idaho rockchucks. It works quite well for those long shots but it kicks too much, is overly powerful, and ammo costs too much (even handloads) for extended shooting sessions. My rifle is a 1950's era Husqvarna that has been fitted with a 26 inch bull barrel ...
by Yodar
Tue Oct 18, 2011 8:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Combat shotguns/home defense shotguns
Replies: 77
Views: 10688

Re: Combat shotguns/home defense shotguns

Pisgah,

Where did you get the magazine extension for the Remington Model 11? Same as one for a Browning A5?
by Yodar
Tue Jun 14, 2011 10:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - More for plane folk - lost another B-17
Replies: 22
Views: 3483

Re: OT - More for plane folk - lost another B-17

The B-17 was powered by four Wright Cyclone GR-1820 nine cyclinder air cooled radial engines. No roaring Merlins here. The pilot did the right thing by landing right away. During an emergency right after takeoff, the best thing to do is land straight ahead. Many people have been killed trying to mak...
by Yodar
Sun May 29, 2011 10:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WDM Bell, elephant and the 6.5X54
Replies: 25
Views: 6199

Re: OT: WDM Bell, elephant and the 6.5X54

There is a nice bio on Bell at www.chuckhawks.com. Look for the article entitled "W.D.M. Bell and His Elephants" by James Passmore.
by Yodar
Thu Mar 03, 2011 9:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One for Hobie
Replies: 15
Views: 1725

Re: One for Hobie

Hobie, Strictly speaking, they are turbochargers not superchargers. Turbochargers are driven by engine exhaust. Superchargers are driven directly by the engine. The reason the cockpit of the P-38 was cold at high altitude is the heat source was the engine(s). And they were out on the wing. The hot a...
by Yodar
Tue Feb 01, 2011 9:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: IMO, One Of The Best .22 Rifles Ever Made
Replies: 12
Views: 2211

Re: IMO, One Of The Best .22 Rifles Ever Made

Naw,

The best .22s made were the Winchester Models 61, 62, and 63.

I had a Model 72 once. It always jammed. Got rid of it.
by Yodar
Thu Dec 30, 2010 10:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 348 Winchester, 250 grain Silvertip load?
Replies: 21
Views: 4515

Re: 348 Winchester, 250 grain Silvertip load?

You didn't like my post of yesterday? I don't see it here.
by Yodar
Tue Dec 14, 2010 2:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Which bullets for a Garand?
Replies: 8
Views: 1517

Re: OT Which bullets for a Garand?

Hi Pharmseller, I am not an expert on M1s put I thought you might be interested in the following. 1.) A friend of mine was a competitive rifle shooter using the M1. He used commercial cases, Winchester large rifle primers, 47 grains of IMR-4895, and 150 grain Sierra boat tail Match King bullets. Ove...
by Yodar
Tue Dec 07, 2010 11:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 348 Winchester
Replies: 163
Views: 32807

Re: 348 Winchester

Big Bear, I had Clymer Manufacturing make me a throating reamer for the .348 and then had a competent gunsmith lengthen the throat on my '71 and on the Ruger No.1 I had made into a .348. Worked great. I can load any bullet I want and have no problems. That Lyman #350482 bullet may required a lengthe...
by Yodar
Mon Dec 06, 2010 11:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 348 Winchester
Replies: 163
Views: 32807

Re: 348 Winchester

Hi SJ, Here are a couple of sources of cast lead bullets for the .348: 1.) Mount Baldy Bullets, P.O. Box 835, Cody, WY 82414; phone (307) 754-5255; www.mtbaldybullets.com. He has a nice 250grain gas checked flat point that has worked well in my '71 at moderate velocities, say around 1500 to 1600 fps...
by Yodar
Sun Dec 05, 2010 4:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 348 Winchester
Replies: 163
Views: 32807

Re: 348 Winchester

Hi SJ, Here are some additional .348 Winchester references that I have in my collection of articles that you may find of interest: 1.) .348 Winchester Pet Loads by Ken Waters, July, 1976, Handloader Magazine. 2.) .348 Winchester Browning Model 71 Update With Slower Powders by Steve Gash, Handloader ...
by Yodar
Sun Dec 05, 2010 12:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 348 Winchester
Replies: 163
Views: 32807

Re: 348 Winchester

Hi SJ,

Just type "Winchester Model 71" into your favorite search engine and all sorts of informative articles will pop up. At least it did for me.

Good luck and welcome to the "71" club.
by Yodar
Fri Oct 15, 2010 10:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wow...Teddy's "Big Medicine" wasn't the 1895.
Replies: 32
Views: 5716

Re: Wow...Teddy's "Big Medicine" wasn't the 1895.

I thought TR's "big medicine" was a double rifle. I once saw a documentary about one of his descendants using same on an African hunt. Can anyone verify?
by Yodar
Sat Sep 25, 2010 6:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT picture from England.
Replies: 21
Views: 2701

Re: OT picture from England.

Nath,

How much trouble is it in England to own a rifle like that?

Just curious.
by Yodar
Thu Sep 16, 2010 11:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT What powder and bullet replicates Garand ammunition?
Replies: 11
Views: 1666

Re: OT What powder and bullet replicates Garand ammunition?

Pharmseller: Here is some reloading data from Handloader Magazine No. 139 dated May-June, 1989: Cases: Lake City Match Primers: Federal 210 OAL: 3.32 inches For the Sierra 150 grain Match King bullet the following powder charges were listed: 48 grains of IMR-4895; 52 grains of Win 748; 52 grains of ...
by Yodar
Sun Sep 05, 2010 4:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loading for the .270
Replies: 12
Views: 1454

Re: Loading for the .270

Rusty, My .270 seems to prefer the following load: W-W cases, WLR primer, 53 1/2 grains of IMR-4350, 130 grain Sierra Spitzer soft point, flat-base bullet; OAL=3.39". Muzzle velocity averaged 3043 fps from a 26" barrel. My best group was 11/16th inch for five shots at 100 yards. Don't use ...
by Yodar
Mon Aug 30, 2010 6:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need a little 38-55 load help....can't find my notes
Replies: 5
Views: 2122

Re: Need a little 38-55 load help....can't find my notes

Hi Jdad, Here is a Laser Cast/ IMR-4198 load that has worked pretty well in my Model 94 .38/55: W-W cases, CCI#200 primers, 18 1/2 grains of IMR-4198, 240 grain Oregon Trails Laser Cast 0.377" diameter bullet. Five shot group at 50 yards was 1 7/16 inches. Average muzzle velocity was 1312 fps. ...
by Yodar
Mon Aug 30, 2010 10:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need a little 38-55 load help....can't find my notes
Replies: 5
Views: 2122

Re: Need a little 38-55 load help....can't find my notes

Hi Jdad, Here is a Laser Cast/ IMR-3031 load for the .38/55 that I have found shoots well in my 26" barreled Model 94: W-W cases, CCI#200 primers, 25 grains of IMR-3031, 240 grain Oregon Trail Laser Cast RNFP bullet sized 0.377", cartridge OAL=2.522", crimping done with a Lee crimper....
by Yodar
Fri Aug 20, 2010 8:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite cast HUNTING bullet for 38/55?
Replies: 11
Views: 1928

Re: Favorite cast HUNTING bullet for 38/55?

"Test Vehicle": Rebuilt Winchester 94 circa 1940 ( probably a 30-30 originally), 26 inch barrel, 0.375" groove diameter, Marble tang sight. Load: Winchester cases, Winchester large rifle primers, 23.3 grains of RL-7, 260 grain cast lead, round nose, flat point , gas checked, bullet fr...
by Yodar
Tue Jul 20, 2010 9:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Blue Skies & Contrails ?
Replies: 5
Views: 989

Re: OT: Blue Skies & Contrails ?

You may want to check on the authenticity of these two photos. I believe they are fakes.
by Yodar
Tue Jun 29, 2010 2:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Time wasting, "what if" question, 22 Hornet in R92 or M94?
Replies: 20
Views: 2665

Re: Time wasting, "what if" question, 22 Hornet in R92 or M94?

A Ruger Number 3 single shot in .22 Hornet re-chambered to K-Hornet makes a fine short to meduim varmint cartridge. And, I believe a falling block single shot qualifies as a levergun.
by Yodar
Tue Jun 15, 2010 2:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loading for a Garand
Replies: 24
Views: 2554

Re: Loading for a Garand

I pulled up the May-June, 1989 issue of Handloader magazine (Handloader No. 139) in which are some handloads for the M1 Garand are printed. Here are a few suggestions from the above source. All loads were put up in Lake City cases and Federal 210 primers. Overall cartridge length was 3.32 inches. Wi...
by Yodar
Sat May 29, 2010 10:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It might be tacky, but it shoots!
Replies: 21
Views: 2421

Re: It might be tacky, but it shoots!

Please don't shoot at rocks. Bad things can happen.
by Yodar
Sun May 09, 2010 2:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt Disappointment Update
Replies: 76
Views: 7838

Re: Colt Disappointment Update

Stretch, I bought a Series 80 Gold Cup a liitle over 20 years ago thinking it would be better to buy a 1911 that had already been "civilized" as opposed to buying a run-of-the-mill GI model and spending a lot of money customizing it. Wrong! It wouldn't group for sour apples. It shot a litt...
by Yodar
Tue May 04, 2010 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone know a good engraver?
Replies: 20
Views: 2335

Re: Anyone know a good engraver?

Contact Rachael Wells at Wells Sport Shop in Prescott, AZ at (928) 445-3655. She teaches firearms engraving at the local community college.
by Yodar
Sun May 02, 2010 5:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vintage Picture Of The Day.
Replies: 22
Views: 1938

Re: Vintage Picture Of The Day.

The Seventh Samari?
by Yodar
Sun Apr 18, 2010 7:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I am so infuriated I could kill ..... a cat!
Replies: 46
Views: 4512

Re: I am so infuriated I could kill ..... a cat!

Paco,

Where is my post? You didn't like my post?

Yodar
by Yodar
Thu Apr 01, 2010 9:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: O.T. Sighthunter flipped her car...
Replies: 23
Views: 2084

Re: O.T. Sighthunter flipped her car...

Piller,

Maybe shock treatment is in order. See if you can arrange for her to attend the autopsy of an accident victim. That might slow her down. Then again it may not. Some people never learn and at that age they think they are indestructable.

Good luck.
by Yodar
Mon Mar 15, 2010 8:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: California Bound
Replies: 29
Views: 2902

Re: California Bound

Wait until you try to register your car! California is especially tough on cars not originally made for the California market. Bring lots of money and expect the usual DMV run-around. Are you sure you want to move there? It used to be a great place to live but it has been turned into a zoo.
by Yodar
Sat Mar 13, 2010 2:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-185gr lead loads for ACP
Replies: 8
Views: 578

Re: OT-185gr lead loads for ACP

Dennie,
I must apologize for the cluttered look of the loading data that I just posted. I place ten spaces between columns as they appeared in the booklet but I guess what ever system Leverguns used didn't understand spaces. Ohwell, I tried.
by Yodar
Sat Mar 13, 2010 2:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-185gr lead loads for ACP
Replies: 8
Views: 578

Re: OT-185gr lead loads for ACP

Hi Dennie, I got out my NRA booklet entitled "The .45 Automatic" Third Edition, dated 1999, and looked at Table III on page 11 of the article by C. E. Harris. Table III gives some loads for "Cast/Swaged Lead Bullets Mid-Range Target Loads". Here are a few for a 185 grain SWC, Vel...
by Yodar
Thu Mar 04, 2010 10:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT – Lets See Those Pocket Watches.
Replies: 16
Views: 1623

Re: OT – Lets See Those Pocket Watches.

You will love this. I was listening to a talk show yesterday. A caller, an instructor in remedial math at a local community college, stated that she has had high school graduates in her classes who could not tell time on an analog clock. They could only tell time on a digital clock. Future generatio...
by Yodar
Wed Feb 17, 2010 9:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any Garand shooters?
Replies: 41
Views: 3342

Re: Any Garand shooters?

Hi Hobie, Watch out for "M1 Thumb". If you inadvertently close the bolt on your thumb when loading the enbloc, it will really, really hurt! Loading the M1 correctly and safely is a technique to be learned. I haven't mastered it yet. When at the range and shooting from the bench, I hold the...
by Yodar
Sun Jan 31, 2010 6:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Mountain Lion?
Replies: 39
Views: 2482

Re: OT- Mountain Lion?

How about just leaving the cats alone? Then you would not have to worry about it.
by Yodar
Mon Jan 04, 2010 6:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Griffen & Howe '06 - new to the fold
Replies: 32
Views: 2115

Re: OT - Griffen & Howe '06 - new to the fold

I was prowling through a gun store in Albuquerque some years ago and happen to see four custom Griffen & Howe rifles built on Springfield actions. They were all almost identical. One was a .30-06, one was a .270 WCF, one was a .35 Whelen, and one was a .40 Whelen. They were pretty and pretty pri...
by Yodar
Fri Dec 25, 2009 10:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: california passes ammo registeration law
Replies: 42
Views: 5228

Re: california passes ammo registeration law

Nath, As I understand the law, one would have to present some sort of identification, sign one's name in a registry, and leave one's thumb print in order to buy ammunition. As a native born Californian, I am glad to be living in the somewhat freer state of Arizona. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Ye...
by Yodar
Tue Dec 22, 2009 7:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 35 Remington 150gr PSP at Dicks - ammo sticker shock
Replies: 12
Views: 2381

Re: 35 Remington 150gr PSP at Dicks - ammo sticker shock

This will make you guys cry.

I have several old boxes of Remington and Winchester factory ammo for the .348 WCF (200 grain Core-Lokt and Silvertip). The price marked on the boxes is $5.40.

No, they are not for sale.
by Yodar
Wed Dec 16, 2009 10:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Gun Designs that never made it
Replies: 16
Views: 1646

Re: OT - Gun Designs that never made it

More on the Gyrojet. The steel used to make the cases for the rounds was a "free machining" alloy. It had a little more lead in the alloy than normal to make it easier to work with. The cost of the rounds was always a problem. Mainhardt kept leaning on the staff to come up with a way to ma...
by Yodar
Wed Dec 16, 2009 7:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Gun Designs that never made it
Replies: 16
Views: 1646

Re: OT - Gun Designs that never made it

Hi oic0, I used to work for the company back in the late 60's. The Gyrojet was a novelty. That is the best you could say about it. The 13mm version ran afoul of the BATF rules and had to be re-designed as a 12mm. The BATF still wasn't satisfied because the bore was smooth so they considered a sawed-...
by Yodar
Mon Oct 26, 2009 2:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need some help with my 38-55...pics
Replies: 9
Views: 955

Re: Need some help with my 38-55...pics

Hi Rihmfire, Here is a nice, "user-friendly" load that is rather sedate but makes nice groups. At least it does so in my rifle. Winchester cases, CCI#200 primers, 25 grains of IMR-3031, Oregon Trails Laser Cast round nose, flat point, (no gas check), 240 grain, 0.377" diameter bullet....
by Yodar
Sun Oct 25, 2009 11:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need some help with my 38-55...pics
Replies: 9
Views: 955

Re: Need some help with my 38-55...pics

Hi Rihmfire, It is me again. Dinner is over. The baseball game is over. The football game is over. Now we can talk handloading for the .38/55. The load I finally settled on after a lot of expertimenting is as follows: Winchester cases, CCI#200 primers, 23.3 grains of Reloader 7 powder, Mt. Baldy SAE...
by Yodar
Sun Oct 25, 2009 7:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need some help with my 38-55...pics
Replies: 9
Views: 955

Re: Need some help with my 38-55...pics

Rihmfire, My .38/55 is a restored Model 94 Winchester, circa 1940, with a 26 inch barrel, groove diameter= 0.375 inch. I have not had good luck with IMR-3031 until I reduced the powder charge to 27 grains. The bullet I have been using is a 265 grain cast lead, gas checked slug from a SAECO 373 mould...
by Yodar
Wed Oct 14, 2009 11:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking For Light Loads - Mdl 71 in 348 Winchester
Replies: 4
Views: 659

Re: Looking For Light Loads - Mdl 71 in 348 Winchester

RANisbet: You may get tired of paying for those jacketed bullets. May I suggest that if you are going to keep velocities down around 1500 to 1600 fps, try some cast lead loads. The Model 71, in my opinion, is rather picky about what it will shoot well. After a lot of experimenting, I have found the ...
by Yodar
Wed Oct 14, 2009 3:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Need a good 270 Winchester recipie- UPDATED w/pics
Replies: 13
Views: 1490

Re: OT- Need a good 270 Winchester recipie

Here are a few loads that worked for me:(1) W-W cases, WLR primers, 53 grains of IMR-4350, 130 grain Speer SPBT bullet. Average muzzle velocity for five shots was 3061 fps. (2) Same cases, primers, and powder as above except 51 1/2 grains of IMR-4350 ahead of the 150 grain Sierra spitzer boat-tail b...
by Yodar
Mon Sep 21, 2009 2:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MOVIES - Watching "A Bridge Too Far" at the shop today...
Replies: 25
Views: 2010

Re: MOVIES - Watching "A Bridge Too Far" at the shop today...

For you history buffs, check out Part 13 of Nigel Hamilton's book Monty, The Battles of Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery . The author states the operation failed because it was too late in the course of events at that stage of the march toward Berlin. Monty's own staff was largely against the Arnhem...
by Yodar
Tue Jul 28, 2009 9:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: ? Conversion 22 Hornet to 218 Bee?
Replies: 7
Views: 1219

Re: OT: ? Conversion 22 Hornet to 218 Bee?

Have you considered making it a K-Hornet? A buddy of mine did just that and it worked out quite well. You can still shoot the standard Hornet cartridge in the K-Hornet chamber.
by Yodar
Sat Jul 18, 2009 3:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just bought an old Winchester 94 30WCF
Replies: 24
Views: 1493

Re: Just bought an old Winchester 94 30WCF

Hi Diverdan,

I saw a book in our local library this morning you might be interested in. It is: Winchester's 30-30 Model 94, by Sam Fadala. It is a Stackpole book circa 1986. It will tell you just about everything you would want to know about the '94.

Enjoy.
by Yodar
Wed Jun 24, 2009 9:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally found a target load - 38-55 Winchester
Replies: 11
Views: 923

Re: Finally found a target load - 38-55 Winchester

Rusty,

I posted a reply with some suggested loads but it must of gotten lost along the way. I am leaving town in a few minutes so I will not be able to post the rely again. Sorry.
by Yodar
Sat May 23, 2009 9:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BATF Seizures
Replies: 14
Views: 1507

BATF Seizures

Does anyone here read The Wall Street Journal? The reason I ask is that just about every Thursday, in the B Section, there is a long state-by -state list of firearms and ammunition (some explosives and fireworks) seized by the BATF. The list in the May 21st edition covers two entire pages of very fi...