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by Griff
Mon Apr 21, 2008 11:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ice bullets
Replies: 27
Views: 4442

The last myth buster I saw, they were trying to re-create the late Gunnery Sgt. Hathcocks bullet thru the scope shot on an adversary. They were not using the same kind of scope that the Sgt. shot thru. They were using modern scope. They couldn't re-create the Sgt.s shot, and so much as called him a...
by Griff
Mon Apr 21, 2008 11:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Double Shotguns... What Bore & Why?
Replies: 23
Views: 2718

12guage. The 20 is generally lighter, and factory loadings are also fairly on the stout side, unless you get the light skeet loads. The 20s seem to kick harder with the same loading as the 12. When my son started shooting a twice-by at age 8, he shot a 26" barreled 12 guage, and even with the s...
by Griff
Mon Apr 21, 2008 10:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - looks like FLDS "victim" was a hoax
Replies: 131
Views: 13103

I'm going to state something here, & ya'll can take this to the bank. If a report is made to the police, even an unsubstantiated report that involves a minor, or when a crime against a minor is alleged, the police are obligated, I repeat, OBLIGATED , to investigate. And, when the allegation invo...
by Griff
Mon Apr 21, 2008 12:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - looks like FLDS "victim" was a hoax
Replies: 131
Views: 13103

I have a headache... this thread caused it. This has been less than civil debate.

Goodnite, all.
by Griff
Sun Apr 20, 2008 11:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The 30-30 of Legend still slays large Game (PICS)
Replies: 81
Views: 17784

Must be some sort of hoax.... :twisted: Surely, the good folks there know as well as anyone that the old 30WCF in such an antiquated design is of no use for actual taking of game; else why would they have ceased promoting it's use and usefulness?

:roll: :lol:
by Griff
Sun Apr 20, 2008 11:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pyrodex???
Replies: 27
Views: 3105

Don McDowell wrote:Tutt why is it you're fiddle faddlin around loading that ol gun with everything under the sun except for the one powder it was designed and built around?
+1
by Griff
Sun Apr 20, 2008 11:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Inheritance and Handguns
Replies: 23
Views: 3662

My condolences on your loss. Can't help with the procedures up there, but whatever it takes.
by Griff
Sun Apr 20, 2008 11:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Two guns that no serious outdoorsman should be without.
Replies: 74
Views: 11537

I suppose it is a good thing that I'm not a serious outdoorsman! :P

I'll just have to make do with my Browning 1886 and a Colt SAA in .45 Colt. :lol:
by Griff
Sun Apr 20, 2008 11:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: o/t forum pictures
Replies: 6
Views: 735

Under each pic in photobucket, the last deal is listed as IMG Code, just click on that, hit {ctrl} C and the go back to your post and place the cursor where you want the pic (best on it's own line), then hit {ctrl} V and viola, pics in your post.
by Griff
Sun Apr 20, 2008 11:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Howdy!
Replies: 17
Views: 2143

Welcome to the Forum! Image
by Griff
Sun Apr 20, 2008 11:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger Tripple ( more combo photos)
Replies: 8
Views: 1033

That's a nice triple threat!
by Griff
Sun Apr 20, 2008 10:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range Day - '86 & '92 Silhouette
Replies: 12
Views: 1435

OI,
As I recall, those Turkeys are the hardest to hit next to the Chickens. Lots of steel, but very narrow. If the windage ain't right, they're just plain EASY to miss! :lol: Score of 30, 1st time out... I'd say that's just plain ole GOOD! :lol:
by Griff
Sun Apr 20, 2008 9:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to forum. I have been bitten by leveritis.
Replies: 14
Views: 1886

The Lyman or Marbles SHOULD fit. Interarms was an early importer of Rossis. I have two Interarms carbines and an EMF/Rossi "Short Rifle". All well made and enjoyable guns.

Welcome aboard the Forum.

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by Griff
Sun Apr 20, 2008 8:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Frankenstein 86
Replies: 5
Views: 911

If the receiver threads were cut to accept an American threaded barrel, I'd want to tear that puppy down to see just how much thread engagement there is. I'm not sure of the thread shank diameters, but... you could theoretically only have half the threads actually engaged. I believe that the only in...
by Griff
Sun Apr 20, 2008 12:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun combo 14 of 17
Replies: 13
Views: 1835

Another beautiful pair.

And not to belabor the point, I class the Spencer as a Levergun. The separate cocking of the hammer notwithstanding.
by Griff
Sun Apr 20, 2008 12:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Proper usage of Crescent Butt?
Replies: 25
Views: 4192

@ 6' and ~200 lbs. I ain't necessarily "large", the cresent butts on my Hawken, Win '73,'86, '92 & '94s all fit me pretty good and are not uncomfortable to shoot. However, anything more powerful than the .45-70 in that '86, I'm sure would be painful. It's been my observation that large...
by Griff
Sat Apr 19, 2008 11:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Making a new leveraction look old?
Replies: 25
Views: 3417

Never suspected so. Have a friend that likes his that way also, he sold a 2nd gen on Gunbroker that he'd done several years before, was completely upfront that it was a 2nd gen. I tried to buy it as it was .38spl, and I wanted to refinish for my wife... but someone else like it that way more than me...
by Griff
Sat Apr 19, 2008 6:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun combo 13 of 17
Replies: 7
Views: 920

Even if the Colt ain't a .45, it still fits with the spirit of the combo. Very nice!
by Griff
Sat Apr 19, 2008 6:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 24" Leveractions
Replies: 16
Views: 2865

Very nice lookin' rifles.
by Griff
Sat Apr 19, 2008 6:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - kind of - brass markings/headstamps
Replies: 3
Views: 549

And another: Cartridge Corner.
by Griff
Sat Apr 19, 2008 4:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Treinta-Treinta followed me Home.
Replies: 15
Views: 1524

Gold-"tone" trigger = Commemorative, usually. I'm not fluent with the "AE" models, but do understand some variance from the prior statement exists in those. And, then again, someone coulda just put it on there! :lol: AND: http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d197/sass93/rlee.gif :lo...
by Griff
Sat Apr 19, 2008 1:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Floppy trigger on Win M-94
Replies: 16
Views: 2567

My curiosity is why does the fore and aft movement of the trigger bother some folks so much. I've had many Win 94s, (not as many as you maybe) and it just doesn't bother me. As long as the pull itself is not excessive I don't even notice it. Joe One of the great mysteries of the Universe! :P Sorta ...
by Griff
Sat Apr 19, 2008 10:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: History of the tang sight?
Replies: 8
Views: 1112

Tycer,

I don't know the history, but, here's a good quality reproduction Winchester Tang Sight.
by Griff
Sat Apr 19, 2008 10:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A perfect range day !!
Replies: 11
Views: 1968

WCF3030 wrote:Is not every range day a perfect one. 8)
In contrast to chipping away at the ever growing "honey do" list or "gasp" being at work.
+1
by Griff
Sat Apr 19, 2008 10:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Gunsamerica on UFC; NOT our best advocate
Replies: 16
Views: 2428

While I'm not a fan of UFC, what GunsAmerica does with their profits is not up to me, nor does it reflect on me personally. I suppose it's no worse than the marketing mentality that feels, "Big Guns, Sell Guns"; or autos, lawnmowers, chainsaws or whatever. :oops: :lol: :P :twisted:
by Griff
Sat Apr 19, 2008 10:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Making a new leveraction look old?
Replies: 25
Views: 3417

Not my cup of tea. As long as it's not done with the intent to fool a buyer... no problem.
by Griff
Sat Apr 19, 2008 10:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Floppy trigger on Win M-94
Replies: 16
Views: 2567

If I understand it correctly, Tycer's fix will take up side-to-side slack in the trigger/sear between the lower tang "ears". For that "front-to-rear" floppiness, I've seen one 94 where a small hole was drilled in the mating surfaces of trigger and sear. A small spring was inserte...
by Griff
Sat Apr 19, 2008 9:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: De-gunked but the problem persists
Replies: 5
Views: 833

Maybe Nate Kiowa Jones will chime in.

Are you saying that it won't feed any additional shells into the magazine? Will it still cycle thru the action?
by Griff
Sat Apr 19, 2008 8:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Aussie*3... OY*3! Interesting Dinner - Not quite OT.
Replies: 11
Views: 2002

mad mucus wrote:Ummm...... BTW, it's
AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE... OY OY OY! :wink:
I thought the topic was about summoning Ozzy Osbourne. :shock:
Just Kiddin'
Mucus :)
Me too. Almost didn't read. Pop Watts, that's good news, (I think.)
by Griff
Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Western theme help
Replies: 10
Views: 1924

Although set a little farther west than we generally think of as the Old West, the theme from Quigley, Down Under along with the suggestions above. And Rangerider7's suggestion of the Carter Museum is great. Another great source is the Virtual Exhibits section of the National Cowboy and Western Heri...
by Griff
Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range DAY; Report with pics
Replies: 32
Views: 4386

Joe, Sorry to hear about the wind, and yes, it was bad down here in Misery all day also. The case necks... yes a chamber cast is definitely in order. However, you may also want to fire some more, then extract the cases S - L - O - W - L - Y to inspect just how they're oriented in the chamber. That w...
by Griff
Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I need advice
Replies: 86
Views: 11209

I just looked at the photos. I can see what you mean by the buttpad. I think I understand about the wood, but I like that grain, you musta anticipated a more figured piece. Also understandable. But, I love those case colors. The one thing I do know about CCH, is that the colors you get are quite unp...
by Griff
Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 3 new shooters
Replies: 12
Views: 1670

Now... Your next assignment is to bring along NRA forms. Should you accept this assignment, I will, of course, take all credit and avow that you did the right thing! They may not be the "best", but they are the strongest voice we have in support of our rights. Excellent 1st step. Congrats,...
by Griff
Thu Apr 17, 2008 9:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: advice on 45-70 reloads
Replies: 14
Views: 2048

I don't think the 350 grain JFP Hornady will chamber if you crimp the bullet where it is supposed to be crimped. The olgive of the bullet is too round and hits the rifling before the cartridge is fully chambered. They would not chamber in my Win/Miroku extra light. The 400gr Speer won't, but the Ho...
by Griff
Thu Apr 17, 2008 9:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Clinging Tightly
Replies: 26
Views: 4044

Bitter? When I live in the best country in the World? Where even those that start with less perceived (by themselves only) advantages than I, can run for President, then have the audacity to tell me how they're misunderstood, by folks like me? No, I do believe they're the ones laboring under some mi...
by Griff
Thu Apr 17, 2008 9:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Havin' a Hog Killin' Tomorrow!
Replies: 12
Views: 1639

Do I hear dinner bells? :lol:
by Griff
Thu Apr 17, 2008 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Talking about combos, which and why?
Replies: 13
Views: 2384

Since most of my hand guns are "big-bore", it's just what I carry. For a rifle, it'll almost always be my .30-30, the 1886 .45-70 or a 7mmRM bolt gun. I have always considered a handgun as a short range gun, and the long gun for longer ranges. Must be a hangover from my military training. ...
by Griff
Thu Apr 17, 2008 8:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: advice on 45-70 reloads
Replies: 14
Views: 2048

If you're wanting to loads both guns to their full potential, you're looking @ two different performance levels. If you wanna use the same load in both guns you're limited to loads suitable for the 1886. I've gotten good loads, accuracy wise from my 1886 rifle using 300 & 350 grain jacketed with...
by Griff
Thu Apr 17, 2008 8:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UBERTI 1876 ARTICLE IN AMERICAN HUNTER
Replies: 11
Views: 2341

Haven't seen my April "American Hunter", but am wondering what's different about this article and the one in the Winter 2008 issue of "Guns of the Old West"?

Hmmm... my cynical side seethes.
by Griff
Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: one sweet Marlin...
Replies: 16
Views: 3267

Welcome to the Forum.
by Griff
Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pyrodex???
Replies: 27
Views: 3105

Two Thoughts on yer topic: The .30-30 really doesn't have enough case volume to perform with BP or any of the subs, except... maybe... Triple 7. Any perform I got with my experiments in that area were best described as "anemic". Pyrodex... I'll be kind. The last bit I found, I loaded up in...
by Griff
Thu Apr 17, 2008 12:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hey Griff!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 703

Sharp lookin' rigs Griff. What engine do you have stuffed in that thing? The Pete has a 500 Detroit and the KW has a little 425 Cummins. Well Griff don't just stop with two pictures. I know you have to have more. Actually, I do... but they ain't on this 'puter! :lol: When the KW is done, I'll post ...
by Griff
Wed Apr 16, 2008 8:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I need advice
Replies: 86
Views: 11209

TRY!!! "There's no 'try', either do or not do!"

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by Griff
Wed Apr 16, 2008 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Awesome kids weekend thanks to Levergunners
Replies: 32
Views: 4895

All I can do is echo the sentiments of everyone above, and the Good Lord above for puttin' you guys' hearts in the right place. :lol:

(Where's our little "aprove" smiley face icon)?
by Griff
Wed Apr 16, 2008 4:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hey Griff!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 703

I left JAX on Monday morning with a stopoff in Paducah, KY and 5 more around the St. Louis area. I might, or might not be in Joplin this weekend. I have a '97 KW T-600 (Anteater) that's getting rebuilt with a new Black Cherry paint job... I just might be getting out of this 5.2mpg Peterbilt & in...
by Griff
Wed Apr 16, 2008 3:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: my combo:
Replies: 13
Views: 1681

Powerful sig line, for sure and for certain!
by Griff
Wed Apr 16, 2008 2:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: California deer
Replies: 16
Views: 3414

t.r., Hunted in CA for about 10 years. Took me 6 years to decide I was capable of getting into the woods in camo w/o going nuts after coming from VN the last time, took about 5 deer in that time. 3 forked horns and a 3X4 that field dressed @ ~175lbs. http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d197/sass93/198...
by Griff
Wed Apr 16, 2008 11:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range DAY; Report with pics
Replies: 32
Views: 4386

Grrrr! :twisted: And here I am, sitting in construction backup, drivin' around in circles, playin' local delery guy in St. Louis and environs! :twisted:
by Griff
Wed Apr 16, 2008 11:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70, 1886 takes a huge Nilgai
Replies: 32
Views: 4921

:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
by Griff
Wed Apr 16, 2008 8:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What firearms-related hobbies do you enjoy?
Replies: 33
Views: 4276

Casting, reloading both metallic cartridges & shotshells. First formal training w/firearms came in bootcamp. Shot with our ship's "pistol team", which meant volunteering for the ship's security & scuttle team. Training for that was way fun, I mean, really; shooting all manners of c...

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