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by Stan in SC
Sat May 18, 2013 8:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got to brag a little.
Replies: 34
Views: 2031

Re: Got to brag a little.

A very sincere congratulations to you both. May you have many happy years together.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Tue May 14, 2013 8:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Applied For Social Security Today....
Replies: 32
Views: 1762

Re: I Applied For Social Security Today....

I retired at age 61 and had almost a year before I could start getting SS at age 62.That was 11 years ago.I have never regretted retiring.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Fri May 10, 2013 6:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When do we get a mans rimfire then?
Replies: 48
Views: 3822

Re: When do we get a mans rimfire then?

Observation #1-I owned a Ruger 77/44.BEAUTIFUL and lovely feeling gun. Stainless and synthetic. Couldn't get it to shoot to my satisfaction. Of course I have yet to find a .44 magnum rifle that will shoot with the accuracy I want. I have had Ruger carbines,Ruger 77/44,Handi rifle in standard and tra...
by Stan in SC
Sun May 05, 2013 8:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First Post, Howdy
Replies: 27
Views: 2265

Re: First Post, Howdy

Welcome from sunny South Carolina.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Sun May 05, 2013 8:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This guy has nerve. (Lost life savings at carnival)
Replies: 9
Views: 920

Re: This guy has nerve. (Lost life savings at carnival)

I mean,c'mon. LOOK at the guy.I'll bet low mentality idiot comes to mind.Probably voted for Obama too.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Fri May 03, 2013 6:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HAPPY BIRTHDAY Ysabel Kid's Kid.
Replies: 8
Views: 393

Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY Ysabel Kid's Kid.

Happy Birthday Y2K.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Tue Apr 30, 2013 9:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For the 5th time... I QUIT!
Replies: 23
Views: 1476

Re: For the 5th time... I QUIT!

I started smoking at age fifteen and smoked for 50 years.Six years ago in May with the help of Chantix I quit.I haven't any desire for a cigarette today.In fact they STINK! If you want to quit bad enough you will do it.I recommend it.You will be amazed when you get your sense of smell back. I am roo...
by Stan in SC
Sat Apr 20, 2013 7:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spire point bullet in 30-30
Replies: 14
Views: 3160

Re: Spire point bullet in 30-30

I have a Stevens model 325 bolt action 30-30 and I shoot 110 grain handloads in it with good accuracy.
My friend has the same rifle model and his 14 year old son killed two large bodied 8 point bucks with that load last year.Both shots were bang-flop.


Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Mon Apr 15, 2013 7:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Baikal combination gun
Replies: 30
Views: 5696

Re: Baikal combination gun

hfcable,
I used Remington Core lokt 150 grain rounds and the handloads were 150 grain ballistic tip blems from Midway(no manufacturer id) and the powder charge was 45 grains of IMR4895.It should chrony around 2800FPS.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Mon Apr 15, 2013 7:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hand priming tool
Replies: 28
Views: 1856

Re: Hand priming tool

I have the Lee Auto prime but I prefer to use the Lee ram prime.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Sun Apr 14, 2013 5:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Baikal combination gun
Replies: 30
Views: 5696

Re: Baikal combination gun

I got the scope in and mounted and today I managed to get over to the gun club and sight it in.It took me about eight shots to get it 2" inches high at 100 yards which is where I like to sight my hunting rifles with scopes. The accuracy was very very acceptable for any rifle and especially for ...
by Stan in SC
Wed Apr 03, 2013 5:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Baikal combination gun
Replies: 30
Views: 5696

Re: Baikal combination gun

I have a scope on order but today was too good a day not to go to the gun club and shoot the new combo gun. As I said before the iron sights are pretty rudimentary.Despite that I did pretty well with the gun.I found windage was right on the money but elevation was kinda iffy since the sights were so...
by Stan in SC
Wed Apr 03, 2013 7:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Baikal combination gun
Replies: 30
Views: 5696

Re: Baikal combination gun

I already have a .410 insert for the 12 gauge barrel.
Still looking to trade some .243 and 30-06 dies for .308 dies.(See the classifieds here)
Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Sat Mar 30, 2013 7:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New airgun.
Replies: 22
Views: 1166

Re: New airgun.

Nice air gun and Tia is a good companion but you are one hell of a hunter,Nath.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Sat Mar 30, 2013 7:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Baikal combination gun
Replies: 30
Views: 5696

Re: Baikal combination gun

wolfdog,
I failed to mention that the scope mounting rail is 11MM.Too small for regular rings but luckily I had a brand new set in my "possibles" box.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Fri Mar 29, 2013 7:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Baikal combination gun
Replies: 30
Views: 5696

Re: Baikal combination gun

I picked up the gun today. It really looks good. Fit and finish are very good. The action is tight tight. This is normal according to the reviews and it will loosen up nicely with use. Wood is dark just like I like it and the checkering is very good. It has sling swivels front and rear. Overall I am...
by Stan in SC
Fri Mar 29, 2013 5:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: There aren't any wolves in Alabama......
Replies: 19
Views: 2432

Re: There aren't any wolves in Alabama......

Dem is dogs.Probably mixed malamute breed.The over abundance of white on the front shoulders is not right for wolves.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Wed Mar 27, 2013 3:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Baikal combination gun
Replies: 30
Views: 5696

Baikal combination gun

I have been thinking for some time about owning one firearm which conceiveably could be used for all types of hunting A "ONE" gun if you will. In line with this thinking I have done a lot of research and read a heck of a lot of user reviews on various models. I had to be mindful of usefuln...
by Stan in SC
Wed Mar 27, 2013 3:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New S&W 22
Replies: 23
Views: 1219

Re: New S&W 22

I have one just like it with a 2X long eye relief scope on it.Wonderfully accurate.I hit a medicine bottle at 50 yards ten times out of ten.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Mon Feb 11, 2013 4:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin Camp 9 carbine
Replies: 51
Views: 4606

Re: Marlin Camp 9 carbine

After quite a bit of on-line research I have concluded that the S&W model 59 magazines which hold 15 rounds are to be had relatively cheap.It is not worth the other 5 rounds to attempt to obtain a Marlin 20 round magazine. MecGar makes a 15 round magazine for the S&W 59 which my local guy wi...
by Stan in SC
Sun Feb 10, 2013 10:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin Camp 9 carbine
Replies: 51
Views: 4606

Marlin Camp 9 carbine

I have been on the lookout for one of these for several years that wasn't priced exorbitantly high. Saturday a week ago outside a gun show I saw a gent trying to sell a couple of guns.He had just arrived as I did and I was the first to speak with him.I bought a Marlin Model 9 carbine commonly known ...
by Stan in SC
Sun Feb 03, 2013 10:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 57 .22mag.
Replies: 8
Views: 661

Re: Marlin 57 .22mag.

That model was dubbed "levermatic".They have a short 30 degree throw to the lever action making them extremely fast.There were four calibers to the levermatic series under different model numbers.They were .22LR,.22Magnum,.256 Win Mag and .30 carbine. You got an extremely good price. Stan ...
by Stan in SC
Thu Jan 24, 2013 7:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What are your thoughts on .308 as a hunting caliber?
Replies: 39
Views: 3035

Re: What are your thoughts on .308 as a hunting caliber?

My primary deer hunting rifle for the past 25 years has been a Remington in .308.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Wed Jan 23, 2013 8:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Left arm recovery
Replies: 47
Views: 3005

Re: Left arm recovery

OS,you seem to be doing well on the recovery thing.You just need to lessen the distraction of all of those fine looking females.Yeah ,right.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Sat Jan 12, 2013 7:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hawes "Western Marshall" .44 magnum
Replies: 18
Views: 6901

Re: Hawes "Western Marshall" .44 magnum

OK,Mescalero.Just for you. Many years ago I was heavy into quick draw.Got pretty fair with it.My former wife was pregnant with our first child.We were out at a quarry shooting and afterwards while walking back thru the woods to the car I spied a stump off to the side about twenty yards or so.Thinkin...
by Stan in SC
Mon Dec 31, 2012 7:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy New Year!
Replies: 14
Views: 437

Re: Happy New Year!

A very HAPPY NEW YEAR from South Carolina where taxes are low and mini skirts are high.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Wed Dec 26, 2012 1:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Powder for Winchester 32 special
Replies: 29
Views: 6709

Re: Powder for Winchester 32 special

I reload for my 30-30's and 32 special using IMR4895.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Sat Dec 22, 2012 8:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Did Someone Say That Handloading Wasn't Economical??
Replies: 22
Views: 1135

Re: Did Someone Say That Handloading Wasn't Economical??

My gunsmith said it best.He said guns are our hobby and reloading is like a hobby within a hobby.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Sat Dec 22, 2012 3:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: win 94AE price?
Replies: 3
Views: 243

Re: win 94AE price?

Saw one in my local gun shop yesterday for $399.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Thu Dec 20, 2012 8:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger M77 "Hawkeye" in .223
Replies: 2
Views: 273

Ruger M77 "Hawkeye" in .223

I did some trading with my local gun shop today and I really feel that for once I came out wayyy better in the trade.My newest rifle is a Ruger Model 77 "Hawkeye" in .223 Rem.It has a Bushnell 6X18X50 scope and the rifle looks absolutely like new.Looking forward to getting to the gun club ...
by Stan in SC
Sun Dec 16, 2012 8:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Puns for Educated Minds
Replies: 2
Views: 233

Re: Puns for Educated Minds

Or how about the insomniac dyslectic atheist who stayed awake all night wondering if there really was a dog.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Thu Dec 13, 2012 8:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mossberg 464 SPX That Looks Decent ???
Replies: 19
Views: 3985

Re: Mossberg 464 SPX That Looks Decent ???

Me too.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Thu Dec 13, 2012 7:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Merry Christmas Fellers
Replies: 25
Views: 1745

Re: Merry Christmas Fellers

Pitchy,
MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and yours.Ditto what has already been said about your interesting posts here.This place would not be the same without you.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Wed Dec 05, 2012 5:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stevens Model 325C-not a lever gun
Replies: 19
Views: 5263

Re: Stevens Model 325C-not a lever gun

Bill in Oregon-I already loaded some Hornady gummy tips in 165 grain and shot them.They do really good. I did get to the gun club today and it took me about eight shots with the 110 grain load to get it sighted in.I then switched to a fresh target at 50 yards and proceeded to shoot the center bull i...
by Stan in SC
Wed Dec 05, 2012 7:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stevens Model 325C-not a lever gun
Replies: 19
Views: 5263

Re: Stevens Model 325C-not a lever gun

Several weeks ago I did some research on different scope mounts for the Stevens 325.I wound up ordering a B Square mount from Midway.This mount is one piece unlike the Weaver mount which is two piece.It also allows see thru capability to the iron sights.I ordered it and when it arrived I took the ri...
by Stan in SC
Sun Dec 02, 2012 6:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My son wanted it in his name
Replies: 10
Views: 725

Re: My son wanted it in his name

Nice one.
by Stan in SC
Thu Nov 22, 2012 9:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cast bullets in Marlin 336 Microgroove .32 Special #U26307
Replies: 10
Views: 1390

Re: Cast bullets in Marlin 336 Microgroove .32 Special #U26307

I had very unsatisfactory results in using cast .321 bullets in my Winchester 94.I went back to jacketed bullets and get great accuracy.I hope you have better results.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Wed Nov 14, 2012 8:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stevens Model 325C-not a lever gun
Replies: 19
Views: 5263

Re: Stevens Model 325C-not a lever gun

I have a friend in Florence,SC whose son hunts with a Stevens 325 in 30-30 and he has perfected a 110 grain bullet load that according to him is great on deer.So far this year his boy has killed two nice bucks with the 110 grain bullet load. He imparted the load recipe to me and I ordered some 110 g...
by Stan in SC
Sat Nov 10, 2012 9:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Opinions on fee for CCW Permit
Replies: 42
Views: 2060

Re: Opinions on fee for CCW Permit

Cost in South Carolina is $50 for four years.


Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Thu Nov 01, 2012 7:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Local CCW foils Bank Robbery!
Replies: 7
Views: 735

Re: Local CCW foils Bank Robbery!

Good going for the banker.I have always said that the bank is one place where you need to be carrying.BUT....in our CCW class we learned that it is illegal to carry in a bank.???????????

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Sun Oct 28, 2012 8:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 303 brit powder?
Replies: 18
Views: 2242

Re: 303 brit powder?

I hunted for several years with a British .303.My accurate load was a Speer 150 Gr. soft point over 40 grains of IMR4895.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Sun Oct 28, 2012 8:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hunting and the I Phone
Replies: 22
Views: 1661

Re: Hunting and the I Phone

The cell phone carried while hunting is one of the best safety items you can have with you.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Sat Oct 27, 2012 6:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Duplex Reticle On Your Scope
Replies: 11
Views: 684

Re: The Duplex Reticle On Your Scope

I was always of the opinion that the distance between the two bold points was 30" at 100 yards.


Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Mon Oct 22, 2012 7:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stevens Model 325C-not a lever gun
Replies: 19
Views: 5263

Re: Stevens Model 325B range report

I went to the gun club this morning to try out the 30-30 bolt action Stevens 325B which I purchased Saturday. The first three shots were at 25 yards and dead bulls eye.The next six were at 50 yards.Three of them were my 150 grain bullet reloads and three were 160 grain bullet reloads.All six were de...
by Stan in SC
Sat Oct 20, 2012 3:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Only the Shadow knows....
Replies: 25
Views: 1741

Re: Only the Shadow knows....

Oh,and the Shadow's girl friend was named Margo Lane.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Sat Oct 20, 2012 1:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stevens Model 325C-not a lever gun
Replies: 19
Views: 5263

Re: Stevens Model 325C-not a lever gun - DEJAVU

This past February I posted about the Savage Model 325C which I found after an almost five year hunt.This rifle has proved to be a really accurate shooter. Today I walked into the South Carolina Arms Collector's gun show in Greenville,SC.I didn't get thru the first row of vendors when a familiar sha...
by Stan in SC
Fri Oct 19, 2012 7:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Only the Shadow knows....
Replies: 25
Views: 1741

Re: Only the Shadow knows....

You might not know but the shadow knows!!!Is that I a good hint?

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Fri Oct 19, 2012 6:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Only the Shadow knows....
Replies: 25
Views: 1741

Re: Only the Shadow knows....

LAMONT Cranston not Lamar.What was his girl friend's name?

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Tue Oct 16, 2012 7:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 94 trapper question..
Replies: 17
Views: 3302

Re: Winchester 94 trapper question..

Are you intending to restamp the caliber on the barrel?

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Mon Oct 15, 2012 7:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Lyman "Ideal" Mini Sharps saga continues....
Replies: 18
Views: 2692

Re: The Lyman "Ideal" Mini Sharps saga continues....

My thoughts exactly,OS.Pics of the rifle??

Stan in SC