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by pricedo
Mon Jul 17, 2023 6:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any love for Browning Replica Levers?
Replies: 27
Views: 1483

Re: Any love for Browning Replica Levers?

I saw a B92 Centennial in 44 mag. today at the Old Fort Gun show. They were only asking $2,200 for it. :roll: :roll: JBowen ... you can pick up a Rossi 92 for a heck of a lot less than $2200 and if you're a bit handy you can get rid of the pigtail safety on top of the bolt and polish it up to be ju...
by pricedo
Sat Jul 15, 2023 3:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any love for Browning Replica Levers?
Replies: 27
Views: 1483

Re: Any love for Browning Replica Levers?

... own 2 BLR '81 straight stock takedown leverguns in 308 Win ... one is stainless (synthetic laminate & stainless steel) and the other "blue" (blued steel & walnut) ... they both love the factory Federal Power Shok 180 grain ammo and shoot sub moa 3 shot groups @ 100 yds so I don...
by pricedo
Fri Feb 04, 2022 6:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: We are frozen in and snowed in .. trapped in the house!
Replies: 30
Views: 2164

Re: We are frozen in and snowed in .. trapped in the house!

JimT wrote: Thu Feb 03, 2022 8:53 am I am not sure how we will handle this!

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I recommend Jack Daniels antifreeze and a hot chick for the cold.
by pricedo
Fri Feb 04, 2022 8:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Deer Hunt with 35 Rem (more pics)
Replies: 18
Views: 1633

Re: Deer Hunt with 35 Rem (more pics)

The 200 grain Core-Lokt performs perfectly at 35 Rem velocities.
The 170 grain Core-Lokts work well in the 30-30 Win.
You can usually find a box or 2 or green box factory loads.
Been shooting them for years with no complaint.
by pricedo
Fri Feb 04, 2022 8:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New ammo plant to open
Replies: 3
Views: 598

Re: New ammo plant to open

Good news.
Some lucky Americans will be getting back to work. :mrgreen:
by pricedo
Sat Jan 29, 2022 7:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1876 In 50 Express
Replies: 33
Views: 2870

Re: Winchester 1876 In 50 Express

hfcable wrote: Fri Jan 28, 2022 4:03 pm i have taken mine moose hunting a couple of times. moose are unreliable however, and both times the moose forgot the appointment. maybe next time.
... and you could die of old age waiting for a Maine moose permit in the draw :mrgreen:
by pricedo
Sat Jan 29, 2022 7:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Model 92 in 480 Ruger
Replies: 12
Views: 1254

Re: Model 92 in 480 Ruger

Owned an original pre-Taurus, pre-safety, Amadeo Rossi 92 in 454 Casull. Several things I liked about this gun: 1) no silly pig tail safety on top of the bolt 2) had BOTH tube loading (like a Henry) and a loading gate (like a Winchester) on the receiver 3) light to carry 4) handy 20" carbine ba...
by pricedo
Wed Jan 26, 2022 7:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Owl moved in the house we made
Replies: 71
Views: 6324

Re: Owl moved in the house we made

The owl will keep the varmint, mouse, rat populations down ... not so good if you raise chickens or rabbits though
by pricedo
Mon Jan 17, 2022 10:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Most accurate levergun at 200 yards...
Replies: 60
Views: 8620

Re: Most accurate levergun at 200 yards...

As I recall a friend of mine shot some impressive groups at 100 yds with his Marlin 1895G Guide Gun and factory Hornady 45-70 325 grain FTX ammo last fall when we visited the range on our pre hunt sight in. They were around 2" (3 shot group) which is pretty good for a "blunderbuss" li...
by pricedo
Sat Jan 15, 2022 7:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Results of 44 Mag load tests with 1873 Carbine....
Replies: 8
Views: 1030

Re: Results of 44 Mag load tests with 1873 Carbine....

wvfarrier wrote: Sat Jan 15, 2022 10:45 am Ive never seen a 73 in 44 mag!!
There's a reason for that.
The 1873 toggle action preferred by many cowboy action shooters though fast & smooth is a inherently weak action strength wise.
I would be keeping those 44 mag loads "modest" even in 1873 actioned guns made of modern steels.
by pricedo
Wed Jan 12, 2022 10:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Browning Lever Action Rifle (BLR) By: Bruce Hamlin
Replies: 65
Views: 30468

Re: The Browning Lever Action Rifle (BLR) By: Bruce Hamlin

The only minor disappointments in the BLRs are the "so-so" trigger and the lack of sling swivel eyes on the barrel bands and butt stocks ... I installed a saddle ring on my blue takedown and use a Junior Doughty sling. I use a Quake Claw shotgun sling which requires no metal sling attachm...
by pricedo
Tue Jan 11, 2022 1:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Browning Lever Action Rifle (BLR) By: Bruce Hamlin
Replies: 65
Views: 30468

Re: The Browning Lever Action Rifle (BLR) By: Bruce Hamlin

I own 3 Miroku of Japan manufactured Browning BLR '81s. 2 x stainless finish takedown BLR '81s ... 1 in 308 Win (short action) and 1 in 300 Win Mag (long action) 1 x "blue" finish takedown BLR '81 in 308 Win. I was going to sell the blue finish BLR because of redundancy but it is actually ...
by pricedo
Tue Jan 11, 2022 11:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Y'all see the prices for the new Ruger Marlin on Gunbroker?
Replies: 28
Views: 2974

Re: Y'all see the prices for the new Ruger Marlin on Gunbroker?

It’s first run guns, some people have more money than sense. But look at ammo prices, 6.5 PRC 20 rounds over 150 bucks. One principle of gun buying the Remlin fiasco burned into my brain forever is never buy first runs . I'm going to wait a while until the wrinkles (hopefully few) are ironed out. I...
by pricedo
Tue Jan 11, 2022 10:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Proper Winchester - Marlin comparisons
Replies: 25
Views: 3051

Re: Proper Winchester - Marlin comparisons

I've stripped down and repaired many a Winchester 94 ... could almost do it in my sleep. When you throw 70 year old eyes into the mix I'd sooner not mess with a bunch of small parts that like to fall, bounce and hide behind other things on the table or floor. I own and shoot Winchester 1886, 92, 94 ...
by pricedo
Tue Jan 11, 2022 8:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Proper Winchester - Marlin comparisons
Replies: 25
Views: 3051

Re: Proper Winchester - Marlin comparisons

Well, we know what side of the argument Rooster Cogburn, Lucas McCain and Josh Randall stood on. :)
by pricedo
Mon Jan 10, 2022 1:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gas Check Cast Bullet in .35 Remington
Replies: 8
Views: 1015

Re: Gas Check Cast Bullet in .35 Remington

Never loaded that particular cast bullet.
I recall microgroove barrels "liked" a slightly bigger diameter bullet than rifles with Ballard rifling.
Never pushed them hard enuf to warrant a gas check.
by pricedo
Mon Jan 10, 2022 1:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Proper Winchester - Marlin comparisons
Replies: 25
Views: 3051

Re: Proper Winchester - Marlin comparisons

Old Savage wrote: Mon Jan 10, 2022 10:52 am In the Big Valley it was Marlin.
The wife was looking over my shoulder and said "that's Ellie May Clampet".
I said "No it isn't." :D
I think her show name was Audra Barkley (played by Linda Evans).
by pricedo
Mon Jan 10, 2022 12:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Proper Winchester - Marlin comparisons
Replies: 25
Views: 3051

Re: Proper Winchester - Marlin comparisons

Truth be told several bad management/marketing decisions contributed mightily to Winchesters demise. Seems like that is the general history of gun manufacturers. Volcanic, Henry, -----Oliver Winchester bought the company cheap. Of American gumakers is seems that only Ruger is still Ruger.....every ...
by pricedo
Mon Jan 10, 2022 8:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Good Hunter.......And Shot.
Replies: 8
Views: 945

Re: A Good Hunter.......And Shot.

I've shot deer in the past at very close range with 38 cal pistol bullets shot from my old Marlin 336C 35 Rem that were probably running about the same horsepower as that 357 mag levergun. Meat in the freezer is the proof of that pudding and is hard to argue with. Downloads can and do work ... we're...
by pricedo
Mon Jan 10, 2022 8:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Y'all see the prices for the new Ruger Marlin on Gunbroker?
Replies: 28
Views: 2974

Re: Y'all see the prices for the new Ruger Marlin on Gunbroker?

They are fetching north of $2,000! Prices sky rocketing into the stratosphere just like the reincarnated Miroku "Japchesters" (Winchesters). The new ultra-expensive Miroku Winchesters with the "lawyered up" parts added I don't consider real Winchesters anyway but that's just my ...
by pricedo
Mon Jan 10, 2022 8:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Proper Winchester - Marlin comparisons
Replies: 25
Views: 3051

Re: Proper Winchester - Marlin comparisons

In gun manufacturing like many other things "It's not how you start but how (IF) you finish that counts". I own both Winchesters and Marlins but have always liked the simplicity of the Marlin action. The Winchester 86, 92, 94, 95 not so much. An argument could be made that the complexity o...
by pricedo
Mon Jan 10, 2022 8:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Traded off a bunch of guns yesterday
Replies: 15
Views: 1325

Re: Traded off a bunch of guns yesterday

I could get 4X what I paid for my JM Marlins. :mrgreen:
I actually use 2 out of 8 ... the rest get cleaned, polished and oiled every 6 mos.
by pricedo
Mon Jan 10, 2022 7:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Most accurate levergun at 200 yards...
Replies: 60
Views: 8620

Re: Most accurate levergun at 200 yards...

It's scopes and red dots for me at 70+ years of age unfortunately.
I'd chuck the optical hardware in the garbage pail if I could get my 18 yr old eyes back again.
Without glasses I can barely see the gun let alone the sights.
It is what it is.
by pricedo
Sat Jan 08, 2022 10:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Most accurate levergun at 200 yards...
Replies: 60
Views: 8620

Re: Most accurate levergun at 200 yards...

Browning BLR '81 takedown in 308 Win. It'll give me 1.5-2" @ 200yds from a bench rest if I'm up to it. The rifle is always up to it but I have off days. To be fair the BLR is not a lever action in the same sense as a Win 94 or Marlin 1895. The BLR is a lever actuated bolt action. The BLRs accur...
by pricedo
Fri Jan 07, 2022 11:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 lever gun
Replies: 53
Views: 5684

Re: 45-70 lever gun

I would not hesitate to get an older 1895GS.....I had one and traded it off when my shoulder turned to glass.... :idea: a reminder about the button loads with minimal powder. i think there is a zero recoil load that lets us plink, make a little noise, but i haven't tried it. did you ever experiment...
by pricedo
Thu Jan 06, 2022 11:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The old Marlin makes meat
Replies: 28
Views: 3178

Re: The old Marlin makes meat

Looking at that superb rifle causes me to kick myself in the backside once again. :( Like an idiot I sold my JM stamped 336C in 35 Rem a few years back. Not only did it drop deer and moose with aplomb I had the advantage of hand loading a plethora of 38/.357 cal handgun bullets for on the cheap sma...
by pricedo
Thu Jan 06, 2022 11:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 lever gun
Replies: 53
Views: 5684

Re: 45-70 lever gun

If you're in a log cabin way back in the sticks with the arrival of a bush plane days or weeks away you can't beat the "Swiss army knife serviceability" of Marlin leverguns. They can be pulled apart and serviced with a minimum of tools in an emergency situation. My grandmother could pull a...
by pricedo
Thu Jan 06, 2022 8:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 lever gun
Replies: 53
Views: 5684

Re: 45-70 lever gun

I would not hesitate to get an older 1895GS.....I had one and traded it off when my shoulder turned to glass.... :idea: a reminder about the button loads with minimal powder. i think there is a zero recoil load that lets us plink, make a little noise, but i haven't tried it. did you ever experiment...
by pricedo
Wed Jan 05, 2022 2:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 lever gun
Replies: 53
Views: 5684

Re: 45-70 lever gun

crs wrote: Fri Dec 31, 2021 11:25 am Scott,
Please define "jonesying" for me.

Thanks
It probably means scrimping & saving up the money ... those WWG Co-Pilots are around $3500 a pop.
Kinda hoping (not likely but I can dream) Ruger will design and market Marlin 336, 1894, 1895 takedown models.
by pricedo
Wed Jan 05, 2022 2:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The old Marlin makes meat
Replies: 28
Views: 3178

Re: The old Marlin makes meat

Looking at that superb rifle causes me to kick myself in the backside once again. :( Like an idiot I sold my JM stamped 336C in 35 Rem a few years back. Not only did it drop deer and moose with aplomb I had the advantage of hand loading a plethora of 38/.357 cal handgun bullets for on the cheap smal...
by pricedo
Tue Jan 04, 2022 2:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BLR owners - what scope?
Replies: 19
Views: 2242

Re: BLR owners - what scope?

Yup, Neil Jones from PA is the only smith with a rep for being able to tune the BLR trigger. Most gunsmiths whenever I mentioned the BLR trigger turned pale :shock: , started stuttering and quickly changed the subject. If they don't have any confidence in their own abilities I certainly don't. The B...
by pricedo
Mon Jan 03, 2022 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BLR owners - what scope?
Replies: 19
Views: 2242

Re: BLR owners - what scope?

I have a BLR 81 stainless takedown in 308 Win with a EGW Picatinny rail mounted on the receiver. A 1" tube Leupold VX-3i 1.75-6x32mm scope is mounted on the rail with Leupold QD rings. The gun likes the Federal factory 180 grain Powerpoint ammo so that's what I feed it. Even though the scope is...
by pricedo
Mon Jan 03, 2022 9:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: From John Taffin - THE RUGER-MARLIN IS HERE!
Replies: 47
Views: 4569

Re: From John Taffin - THE RUGER-MARLIN IS HERE!

I'm going to wait a year or so after initial production of Ruglin 1894s start before buying one in 44 Rem Mag so the major wrinkles will be ironed out at the new factory. Hear that Ruger won't be going with investment casting in their new Marlins ... that's good news if true. I also hear that microg...
by pricedo
Sat Jan 01, 2022 5:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: From John Taffin - THE RUGER-MARLIN IS HERE!
Replies: 47
Views: 4569

Re: From John Taffin - THE RUGER-MARLIN IS HERE!

Thanks Jim ! They sure do look like keepers. So........how are they stamped on the barrel ? Marlin = "JM" Remington = "REM" Ruger = ? I think the new Ruglins are stamped "RM" (Ruger Made). I think the microgroove barrels are gone in the 336s and will be replaced by Rug...
by pricedo
Sat Jan 01, 2022 3:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 lever gun
Replies: 53
Views: 5684

Re: 45-70 lever gun

Most of the later made (post 2015) Remlins (made in the Ilion, NY Remington factory) are pretty good rifles for fit, finish and function out of the box but to no ones surprise you are on your own if you get a defective one. The Remington/Marlin warranty is as dead as Remingtons credit rating. I have...
by pricedo
Sat Jan 01, 2022 3:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: From John Taffin - THE RUGER-MARLIN IS HERE!
Replies: 47
Views: 4569

Re: From John Taffin - THE RUGER-MARLIN IS HERE!

I would definitely like to get another Marlin one day. However, I will wait to see what quality Ruger produces. Right now the market is OUTRAGEOUS as many have stated. No it is not inflation, it is gouging. Outrageous indeed. I saw a North Haven, CT made "JM" stamped Marlin 1895G Guide Gu...
by pricedo
Sat Jan 01, 2022 3:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: From John Taffin - THE RUGER-MARLIN IS HERE!
Replies: 47
Views: 4569

Re: From John Taffin - THE RUGER-MARLIN IS HERE!

Thanks Jim ! They sure do look like keepers. So........how are they stamped on the barrel ? Marlin = "JM" Remington = "REM" Ruger = ? I think the new Ruglins are stamped "RM" (Ruger Made). I think the microgroove barrels are gone in the 336s and will be replaced by Rug...
by pricedo
Wed Jun 27, 2018 11:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Out with a couple .45-70s
Replies: 16
Views: 2935

Re: Out with a couple .45-70s

Looks like the Miroku Winchester 1886 Extra Light I owned for a short while. Sold it in favor of a Marlin 1895GS that was a lot slicker, more accurate & 1/2 the money. The lawyered up Winchesters will never be as smooth & slick as the original Winchester 1886s and I want smooth for that kind...
by pricedo
Wed Jun 27, 2018 11:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Factory New 32 Winchester Special
Replies: 16
Views: 4102

Re: Factory New 32 Winchester Special

RIHMFIRE wrote: Wed Jun 20, 2018 6:21 pm ain't interested in japchesters
Likewise.
Too much lawyers junk (tang safety, rebounding hammer) & too much $$.
by pricedo
Tue Jan 23, 2018 7:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How does your .44 Mag lever gun feed 44 Special?
Replies: 25
Views: 8085

Re: How does your .44 Mag lever gun feed 44 Special?

My Henry Big Boy All-Weather in 44 mag is very versatile in regards to what it will cycle (44 specs & slightly over SAAMI COAL custom loads) :mrgreen: . My best load is a slightly over SAAMI COAL load based on a full length Hornady case, H110/W296 and the Hornady 265 grain FN which was designed ...
by pricedo
Mon Jun 17, 2013 11:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: National Media Ignores Good Shooting
Replies: 9
Views: 1505

Re: National Media Ignores Good Shooting

I wish the media would start objectively reporting news & events again instead of political propagandizing. The liberal elite are corrupting America with their stables of bought and paid for politicians and newspaper editors. The very few reporters and writers who do have the balls to ask the to...
by pricedo
Mon Jun 17, 2013 11:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Parting with a few rifles--what are they worth?
Replies: 11
Views: 1911

Re: Parting with a few rifles--what are they worth?

PICS ??

"Probably 85-90% condition" means absolutely nothing.

A PIC is worth 1000 words. :mrgreen:
by pricedo
Mon Jun 17, 2013 8:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Post-64 Winchester 94s
Replies: 16
Views: 4352

Re: Post-64 Winchester 94s

The two best eras of Winchester model 94 making are pre-64 and post 2010 (the Miroku built 94s). Have a 1955 built 94 and one of the new Miroku 94 Trails End takedowns in 450 Marlin. They are both slick & accurate. The old 1955 94 (30 WCF) really likes those new factory Hornady 160 grain FTX rou...
by pricedo
Sun Jun 16, 2013 9:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Laid Off? Need work? Post it here and lets network!
Replies: 215
Views: 416744

Re: Time for Americans to wake up and smell the coffee

I loved my factory job in the 70''s and the 80's. Was making $20,000 a year plus good benefits, health insurance that people would kill for nowadays and retirement plus had worked myself up to three weeks vacation with four weeks pay. Short story after 14 years company gets bought out, close plant ...
by pricedo
Sat Jun 15, 2013 6:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: the levergun trilogy
Replies: 4
Views: 1234

Re: the levergun trilogy

I have a pair of Winchester 94s chosen from the two best eras of Winchester manufacturing.......pre-64 and post-2010 (the Miroku of Japan built 94s). I call them "Grandpa" & "The Kid". I never had any interest in the press stamped pot-metal contraptions Winchester made after ...
by pricedo
Tue Aug 14, 2012 1:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pedersoli 86/71 in .45-70 and Boarbuster in .444?
Replies: 51
Views: 13696

Re: Pedersoli 86/71 in .45-70 and Boarbuster in .444?

Got my Pedersoli Premium grade for slightly over $1100. There was a little superficial rust on the barrel (nothing in the bore, under the for-end or in the guts of the gun). That's why it went cheap. The deal of a lifetime. For a $600 discount I rolled up my sleeves and got rid of the little patch o...
by pricedo
Tue Jul 31, 2012 7:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Two New Ranch Dog bullets are being tested !
Replies: 60
Views: 6871

Spare lead & powder, spoil the shoulder, tighten the groups

Those humungous lead bullets pushed by heavy powder charges are going to pound that shoulder and the Guide Guns aren't designed to baby your shoulders.......they're brutal ! A big factor is involuntary flinch when your shooting a gun/load combo that kills on one end and cripples on the other. Those ...
by pricedo
Mon Apr 16, 2012 2:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pedersoli 86/71 in .45-70 and Boarbuster in .444?
Replies: 51
Views: 13696

Re: Pedersoli 86/71 in .45-70 and Boarbuster in .444?

"Cod. 010S740457 Caliber .45-70 Grooves 6 mm inches Twist 460 1:18 Barrel's length 610 24 Overall length 1080 42 9/16 kg lbs Weight 3,700 7.49" Above data for the Pedersoli M71 (.45-70) copied & pasted right off the Davide Pedersoli website. Looks to me like a 24" barrel, approx ...
by pricedo
Tue Mar 06, 2012 4:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Feeding a Rossi model 92 or any other lever without choking
Replies: 22
Views: 7493

Re: Feeding a Rossi model 92 or any other lever without choking

Quote; I was thinking about the FTX bullets.....I bought a couple of boxes of Critical Defense rounds, and the hollow points are pointy enough they fit nicely in the primers of the rounds in front. I didnt want to chance it, so I used them in my revolver. Well Hornady claims they are made specificl...
by pricedo
Tue Mar 06, 2012 4:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Feeding a Rossi model 92 or any other lever without choking
Replies: 22
Views: 7493

Re: Feeding a Rossi model 92 or any other lever without choking

OK, so I went to my favorite local gun shop this morning and tried every kind of 357 Magnum cartridge that they had in stock........................................................................NOT! Well they would have let me but that might have been pushing it just a bit, but I did look it all ...