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by awp101
Tue Jan 08, 2008 10:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- HOLY COW!!!! Be carful of those refrence books.
Replies: 11
Views: 2712

AA must be down right now, no joy. Which book was it?
by awp101
Tue Jan 08, 2008 12:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Update on my wife...
Replies: 47
Views: 6639

Ysabel Kid wrote:No words are adequate at a time like this. My prayers will continue to be with your entire family...
That says it all...:(
by awp101
Mon Jan 07, 2008 9:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - It appears that Ruger is discontinuing the OId Army
Replies: 36
Views: 6404

Two separate points. First, the mag ban showed there true colors regarding what the think civilians should be allowed to own. As far as I know, they were the only fireams company backing it. I doubt Bill Ruger would have backed it. Bill Sr backed the 10rd mag limit as a compromise because the origi...
by awp101
Sun Jan 06, 2008 11:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The stickies and announcements have a purpose
Replies: 12
Views: 2478

AJMD429 wrote:You can lead horses to water, but it hard as heck to drown them...
You can lead an idiot to knowledge, but you can't make him think!

I can be living proof at times...:lol:
by awp101
Sun Jan 06, 2008 12:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Using Leverevolution ammo in a semi-auto?
Replies: 5
Views: 1540

Anyone else?
by awp101
Sun Jan 06, 2008 12:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .357 Marlin is a picky eater?
Replies: 10
Views: 2247

Travis Morgan wrote:AWP,

Just send 'em to me. I'll hang on to 'em for ya, and see that they're properly loved.
They get lovin but it's like any other family, you have to divide your time so no one feels neglected...:lol:
by awp101
Sat Jan 05, 2008 11:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .357 Marlin is a picky eater?
Replies: 10
Views: 2247

There are aftermarket kits to slick up the feeding. I'd give Nate Kiowa Jones a holler, as this is his stock and trade. May as well have him slick up the whole thing. As for the .38's not shooting well for ya, you might need to load them a little hotter. You're probably not sealing the chamber, and...
by awp101
Sat Jan 05, 2008 11:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .357 Marlin is a picky eater?
Replies: 10
Views: 2247

Marlin does not recomend Blazer ammo for the marlin 1894`s and they say don`t use them in the operator manual. I understand CCI is now making brass cased blazers so that may have changed. I do not think FMJ ammo in a tubular magazine is a good idea either. I bought it used, no manual, so I didn't k...
by awp101
Sat Jan 05, 2008 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .357 Marlin is a picky eater?
Replies: 10
Views: 2247

.357 Marlin is a picky eater?

Sometime back I picked up an older 1894 carbine in .357. No idea HOW old but it is a pre-safety. At the time I only had some lead SWC rounds on hand in both .38 and .357. It doesn't want to feed them reliably. Last weekend I picked up some Blazer 158g SJHP and it fed almost flawlessly. Almost becaus...
by awp101
Sat Jan 05, 2008 7:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: **OT* Para Ord. Cust. Service Is Wonderful
Replies: 7
Views: 1512

I don't recall if mine is the alloy frame or not but I do love it...:D
by awp101
Fri Jan 04, 2008 11:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: **OT* Para Ord. Cust. Service Is Wonderful
Replies: 7
Views: 1512

Well, since we're posting pics... :D

Image
by awp101
Fri Jan 04, 2008 9:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: **OT* Para Ord. Cust. Service Is Wonderful
Replies: 7
Views: 1512

I've owned several Paras, I like them. Never had to use their service though.

My LTC would be one of the last to leave if it ever came to that.;)
by awp101
Fri Jan 04, 2008 7:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Need help ID'ing an old single shot .22 pistol
Replies: 4
Views: 976

Bump for the evening crowd...:D

Right now the leading theory is it was either a prototype that never made it or someone's personal project.
by awp101
Fri Jan 04, 2008 7:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Using Leverevolution ammo in a semi-auto?
Replies: 5
Views: 1540

Thanks, I'll price ammo at the show tomorrow I guess. I'm still trying to justify purchasing this thing. The only thing I hunt is paper and the odd clay pigeon that gets tossed on the far bank at the annual river shoot. I don't have a purpose for it (other than it goes bang) and they want $400+tax i...
by awp101
Fri Jan 04, 2008 6:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Using Leverevolution ammo in a semi-auto?
Replies: 5
Views: 1540

OT-Using Leverevolution ammo in a semi-auto?

I have a line on a Remington Model 8 in .35 Rem. Researching to see if ammo is even still available, the only thing that popped up in a quick search was the Hornady Leverevolution (or however it's spelled :x ). At almost $1/rd I don't know that I'll jump on it but if there's no other factory ammo op...
by awp101
Fri Jan 04, 2008 5:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 125gr 357 Mag ammo from Leverguns and Revolvers
Replies: 15
Views: 2984

J Miller, I believe the term you are looking for is hydrostatic shock. IIRC that's the science that deals with how fluids react when hit.

Of course if I'm thinking, I'm probably working without tools again... :shock:
by awp101
Fri Jan 04, 2008 11:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Need help ID'ing an old single shot .22 pistol
Replies: 4
Views: 976

Thanks Pete44, I posted it there about the same time I posted it here.:D
by awp101
Fri Jan 04, 2008 4:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Need help ID'ing an old single shot .22 pistol
Replies: 4
Views: 976

OT-Need help ID'ing an old single shot .22 pistol

Not a lever but I hope one of the gurus of old single shots might be able to ID this... Picked this up last summer: http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data//500/pistol_1.jpg http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data//500/pistol_2.jpg No markings other than "12" stamped on breech block and backstrap, sin...
by awp101
Thu Jan 03, 2008 11:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chapparral Arms?
Replies: 32
Views: 8464

...Seems like there was a thread about the CDNN guns a few days ago. IIRC, the head man at Chapparral Arms said those were NOT Chapparral guns and Chapparral Arms would NOT warranty them. According to the catalogue, they're marked "Charles Daily" (they're spelling, not mine...;)) If they ...
by awp101
Thu Jan 03, 2008 7:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Reality is about to set in again...
Replies: 13
Views: 3113

I start mine tomorrow.;)
by awp101
Wed Jan 02, 2008 10:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Send Well Wishes to Mike at Cast Performance Bullet Company
Replies: 13
Views: 2908

Ow, ow, ow, ow, ow, ow, ow! That makes my hand hurt just reading it! :shock:

Best wishes!
by awp101
Wed Jan 02, 2008 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 7 AM on the J Bar T
Replies: 22
Views: 4473

AmBraCol wrote:Well, we're suffering here from the heat. It's currently 75* and a projected high of 81*. Terrible weather. We had to turn the fan on last night so we could sleep.
I'll take that all year long over the 20s-30s we have right now. Cold weather isn't part of my nature... :wink:
by awp101
Wed Jan 02, 2008 8:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Look At This Stunt Double
Replies: 17
Views: 3964

COL Cooper would never have worn one of those bluetooth things... :lol:
by awp101
Tue Jan 01, 2008 12:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Well, how's YOUR morning?
Replies: 16
Views: 3505

Spent last night at the Dallas Stars hockey game, rang in the new year at home to avoid amateur night. Woke up this morning thinking about Mom who passed last summer, spent the rest of the morning with coffee, my wife, the cats and a couple of message boards. Headed to Dad's in a bit to drop his tra...
by awp101
Tue Jan 01, 2008 11:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - The birdshead grip - how do you like it?
Replies: 15
Views: 3247

My one bird's head experience was an Uberti .44-40 Regulator. I never could get comfortable with the grip so I swapped it for an 1860 Army grip. I wonder if it would "feel" better in a smaller caliber? :?
by awp101
Sat Dec 29, 2007 9:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Best WW1 Movies
Replies: 41
Views: 5641

I thought in a Radial engine, the crankshaft moves, but the cylinders/engine is stationary, and in the Rotary, the crankshaft is stationary & the clylinders/crankcase/engine rotate.. Correct. What designates an engine as radial is that the cylinders are arranged "radially" around the ...
by awp101
Sat Dec 29, 2007 9:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BP revolving rifle questions
Replies: 13
Views: 2813

cutter wrote:You MUST use either a lubed felt wad under the ball, or pack the loaded cylinders with grease (TC Bore Butter, Crisco, etc) before you shoot.
I use the pre-lubed Wonder Wads. At least until I run out and figure out how to make my own...:D
by awp101
Sat Dec 29, 2007 9:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Okay, what am I doing wrong?
Replies: 10
Views: 2516

Re: Okay, what am I doing wrong?

Ysabel Kid wrote:I have four messages stuck in my "Outbox" here. Why won't they go?

HELP! :shock:
Did you ask them to leave nicely?:D
by awp101
Sat Dec 29, 2007 8:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Best WW1 Movies
Replies: 41
Views: 5641

The original (1930?) All Quiet on the Western Front is hard to beat IMO. In fact, go ahead and read the book first. I read it 2-3 times before ever catching the movie on TCM or somesuch. the only major complaint being the cylinders of the WWI era radial engines NOT spinning with the propellors like ...
by awp101
Thu Dec 27, 2007 11:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BP revolving rifle questions
Replies: 13
Views: 2813

BTW, no pics before this weekend darn it. :wink:
by awp101
Thu Dec 27, 2007 11:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BP revolving rifle questions
Replies: 13
Views: 2813

Thanks for the info all! :D I wasn't sure if the action was beefed up from the revolver or not, so it's good to know that it's not. Looks like I get to spend more money to get the correct cylinder as well... lol: I'll be sure to keep the hand away from the cylinder front. I don't want to be known as...
by awp101
Thu Dec 27, 2007 10:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Whats your favorite caliber thats not in a lever gun yet ?
Replies: 64
Views: 9618

2ndovc wrote:Image
Pretty little SVT ya got there! Arsenal rework or Finn capture?
by awp101
Thu Dec 27, 2007 10:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BP revolving rifle questions
Replies: 13
Views: 2813

It did and I read it BUT it's the generic "revolver" manual, nothing specific about the rifle version. In fact, I don't recall the manual saying anything other than "22-30 grains of powder", not even a recommendation of FFFg. BP is still a new thing to me so I figured the wise th...
by awp101
Thu Dec 27, 2007 9:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BP revolving rifle questions
Replies: 13
Views: 2813

BP revolving rifle questions

Well, Sanity Claus and the Birthday Fairy dropped some presents off today. Venturino's lever action book, the SPG BP reloading guide thingie and an Uberti 1858 revolving rifle. I can figure the first two out, it's the last bit I have a couple of questions about. :lol: First, I have two Pietta 1858 r...
by awp101
Thu Dec 27, 2007 9:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hobie--We Want The Blue & Gold Stars Back
Replies: 18
Views: 3762

Yeah, that helps. It's a great way to burn excess calories and develop under water stamina. Don't forget to post videos for the edification and amusement of the rest of us... ;) :D 8) I'll have my wife to do it since she sometimes thinks that's the way to get things done... :roll: :lol: :lol: :lol:
by awp101
Thu Dec 27, 2007 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hobie--We Want The Blue & Gold Stars Back
Replies: 18
Views: 3762

Hobie wrote:Just have a little patience, please.
What if we hold our breath and stomp our feet? Will that help? :lol:
by awp101
Wed Dec 26, 2007 11:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- My Rossi SS Almost Reborn (Thanks Scott!)
Replies: 14
Views: 3438

Nice! :D

I never considered a single shot .357 for anything before...sounds like I might need to get a barrel and carbine stock for my TC after all! :twisted:
by awp101
Wed Dec 26, 2007 10:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Value of a Japanese Browning BL-22
Replies: 13
Views: 3434

You couldn't touch mine for 2 bills... :wink:
by awp101
Mon Dec 24, 2007 4:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unbelievable Forum Members
Replies: 22
Views: 3576

Can we get an "Amen!"?

This is just one of the reasons that no matter where my shooting interest take me from time to time, I like to pop back in here on occasion to get an affirmation that the world hasn't gone completely mad...
by awp101
Sun Dec 23, 2007 11:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: After 8 years my wife is near the end of her battle...
Replies: 110
Views: 15477

Done and I'll be thinking of your son in particular since I lost my Mother to cancer this summer.
by awp101
Sun Dec 23, 2007 11:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .45colt club
Replies: 32
Views: 6156

Oh boy! A game I can play! :D This isn't all of them, just what I have pics of: http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data//500/pumal.jpg Puma .45 Colt (lousy pic) http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data//500/medium/LTC.jpg Para-Ord LTC, One of them thar new fangled .45 auto pistols. :P http://www.gunsnet.net/albu...
by awp101
Sun Dec 23, 2007 4:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR: Hillary and the Cowboy
Replies: 8
Views: 1704

*rimshot* :lol:
by awp101
Sat Dec 22, 2007 9:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Well, I went and did it.
Replies: 9
Views: 2092

Re: Well, I went and did it.

[quote="Ysabel Kid"]I changed my "favorite" links. Renamed the link to the old forum as “Old leverguns forumâ€
by awp101
Sat Dec 22, 2007 9:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vanuatu
Replies: 5
Views: 1337

I for one am glad he has that as his location. A few years back when I saw it, out of curiosity I googled it, and was rewarded with some interesting historical accounts. I've often wondered what Jims connection was, but never asked. My youngest daughter spent some time there. I have thought of movi...
by awp101
Sat Dec 22, 2007 9:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: JimT taught me something today!
Replies: 3
Views: 935

kimwcook wrote:If you haven't been there in a while it's moved.

Here ya go;

http://single-actions.phpbb3now.com/index.php
Thanks! Just went and registered! :)
by awp101
Sat Dec 22, 2007 10:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: JimT taught me something today!
Replies: 3
Views: 935

JimT taught me something today!

I haven't been to sixgunner.com in a while so I thought I'd mosey over this morning. Got a message that it was unavailable. Dropped by here to do a search and see if there was any info over here regarding why it wasn't over there. Nothing turned up in any of the threads I found but I did notice JimT...
by awp101
Thu Dec 20, 2007 8:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where is everyone?
Replies: 22
Views: 3749

Well, I started to run away and join the circus but I realized my life is one anyway... :?

Got the email giving the new address 2-3 days ago so now I'm here. :D
by awp101
Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The time has come
Replies: 23
Views: 3000

JReed wrote:HAHAHAHAHA! :lol: :lol: I am not the only one that has a wife that calls him a nerd or geek.
I don't get called a nerd or geek but my wife refers to herself as a "computer widow"... :roll:
by awp101
Wed Dec 19, 2007 10:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Whats your favorite caliber thats not in a lever gun yet ?
Replies: 64
Views: 9618

txpete wrote:I would like to see win bring back the 95 chambered in 7.62X54r :D
Oh, I have enough of that laying around I may never have to reload for it...:lol:

The Jet and .327 Fed Mag sound intriguing as well. Maybe add 5.45x39 to the mix. :P
by awp101
Wed Dec 19, 2007 10:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The time has come
Replies: 23
Views: 3000

don Tomás wrote:Hmmm... which box did we put the TP in???? :oops:
Tom
And let's decide now, will the roll run "over" or "under"? :lol: