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by Travis Morgan
Thu Jun 18, 2009 9:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Downloading 45-70
Replies: 31
Views: 2704

Re: Downloading 45-70

Tycer wrote:Image
darn! Recoil's not too bad on that thing, is it? I've never gotten into the super velocity small calibers, other than some 2,000 fps neighborhood .357 loads and some 180 gr. silhouette loads in the same caliber.
by Travis Morgan
Thu Jun 18, 2009 9:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cows
Replies: 82
Views: 6077

Re: Cows

When I went to KABSU, the artificial breeding facility in Manhattan, Ks., I was amazed at the size of some of those holstein bulls; the small ones were about 6'2" at the withers!
by Travis Morgan
Thu Jun 18, 2009 9:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Downloading 45-70
Replies: 31
Views: 2704

Re: Downloading 45-70

Thanks Perry, I was just curious. Travis, you are clearlly jumping to wrong conclusions. This is a type written forum and there is no sound, except for the noises in your head. I am not sure if I have been to your range, and even if I have, I have not shot at your silhouette targets. I do not even ...
by Travis Morgan
Thu Jun 18, 2009 5:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cows
Replies: 82
Views: 6077

Re: Cows

Dairy bulls can be some of the meanest, hands down. Dad always swore the meanest he'd ever seen was a Jersey or Gurnsey.
by Travis Morgan
Thu Jun 18, 2009 5:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: #$%^ing Arthritis!
Replies: 42
Views: 4492

Re: #$%^ing Arthritis!

Well, went to the Dr. today, and she gave me some Meloxicam and Voltaren Gel. Hopefully, something will work!
by Travis Morgan
Thu Jun 18, 2009 5:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It ain't perty, but it is a lever, and I need some advice...
Replies: 27
Views: 1940

Re: It ain't perty, but it is a lever, and I need some advice...

For the most part, Rugers are just fine, until people screw with them. No need to replace half the parts before you even shoot them, and most owners don't shoot well enough to realise a difference.
by Travis Morgan
Thu Jun 18, 2009 2:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your favorite .38 special bullet?
Replies: 22
Views: 2505

Re: Your favorite .38 special bullet?

Ind as far as "So you want to be a cop?" The proper response is "No sir. But I think they are more qualified to choose which ammo is best than I." Hell no, I don't wanna be a cop! I actually practice shooting, I hit what I aim at, and know where my gun shoots! I've tested more a...
by Travis Morgan
Thu Jun 18, 2009 1:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: #$%^ing Arthritis!
Replies: 42
Views: 4492

Re: #$%^ing Arthritis!

My hands are about shot from 42 years of holding a steering wheel and shifting 2 four speeds for years. I can relate my friend, but I tend to lan towards the DSMO before putting those aspirin type chemicals in my gut. Actually, you guys need to stay away from DMSO (I forget what that stands for) DM...
by Travis Morgan
Thu Jun 18, 2009 1:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: #$%^ing Arthritis!
Replies: 42
Views: 4492

Re: #$%^ing Arthritis!

20cows wrote:Uh, I hope you're kidding! I was told by my vet that BUTE was very toxic in humans.
That's an old trick with rodeo guys, but not one you should use unless you're stuck in the middle of nowhere with no options.
by Travis Morgan
Thu Jun 18, 2009 1:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: #$%^ing Arthritis!
Replies: 42
Views: 4492

Re: #$%^ing Arthritis!

BigSky56 wrote:Travis, when I shoe my stock a old injury in my lower back plays hob I just get a bute tablet and cut in 1/8s and take 1 or 2 gets me over the bump. danny
Thanks, but I already have stomache problems; no sense in guaranteeing they'll get worse!
by Travis Morgan
Thu Jun 18, 2009 1:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Insight for a Newbie with a 30-30?
Replies: 25
Views: 2653

Re: Insight for a Newbie with a 30-30?

J Miller wrote:It's tight and you'll need to be serious about it, but you don't need a 3# hammer.

Joe
I though hammers started at 4 pounds!
by Travis Morgan
Thu Jun 18, 2009 1:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cows
Replies: 82
Views: 6077

Re: Cows

Whatsa milkcow? (And why would I want to fool with one?) :lol: One ranch I worked on had a big holstein for a nurse cow; the boss had a fit when he found out I wasn't stripping her out(making sure there was NO milk left in her bag, to prevent milk fever) Hell, I diddn't know about milk cows, and di...
by Travis Morgan
Thu Jun 18, 2009 1:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Downloading 45-70
Replies: 31
Views: 2704

Re: Downloading 45-70

Perry, Do they actually test your ammo to see if it is within their requirements? How do they enforce it? You sound like the guy every gunclub wants to be rid of; guys like you are the reason the silhouette targets are shot all to hell despite cast bullet only rules, and we now keep them locked up ...
by Travis Morgan
Thu Jun 18, 2009 1:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your favorite .38 special bullet?
Replies: 22
Views: 2505

Re: Your favorite .38 special bullet?

And ... sorry for the two posts back to back. Another thought to keep is: Find out what your local police carry in their guns. I carry those 158's because they're good at what they do, and they have a proven history with police departments. But in all my other guns I carry factory ammo, the same ro...
by Travis Morgan
Wed Jun 17, 2009 9:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cows
Replies: 82
Views: 6077

Re: Cows

Shoveling bunks and doing anything with a milk cow are the only things you listed I really dislike. I don't do irrigation ditches, either. That's what backhoes, trenchers, and dynamite are for!
by Travis Morgan
Wed Jun 17, 2009 9:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need some help.
Replies: 51
Views: 3363

Re: Need some help.

Prayers sent to The Healer. He does all the work, but we try to claim credit for it - the only time we want to give HIM credit is when we mess up. If she has to have one of those annoying bags (sometimes reattachment has to be delayed for various reasons) it will be one of the biggest surprise blow...
by Travis Morgan
Wed Jun 17, 2009 9:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: #$%^ing Arthritis!
Replies: 42
Views: 4492

Re: #$%^ing Arthritis!

Travis, Wht type of arthritis do you have? Osteoarthritis, I think. Watch out on big doses of the ibuprofens if you have borderline blood pressure or any kidney problems, though. There's a good (but pricey) product called Voltaren that comes in a gel; you'd not need much for a couple finger or wris...
by Travis Morgan
Wed Jun 17, 2009 9:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: And the winner is ...................
Replies: 13
Views: 1095

Re: OT: And the winner is ...................

If I could find a whore that cooks and cleans....... :lol:
by Travis Morgan
Wed Jun 17, 2009 9:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Insight for a Newbie with a 30-30?
Replies: 25
Views: 2653

Re: Insight for a Newbie with a 30-30?

Dan, I think that was with a 150, 170, or 180 grainer. Probably a 180. I didn't provide the powder on the idiot load because someone that thinks they know better will decide they want to see what it does. You wouldn't think so, but I even had someone come into the gunshop I was working at and ask if...
by Travis Morgan
Wed Jun 17, 2009 9:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Oklahoma
Replies: 67
Views: 5616

Re: OT: Oklahoma

mescalero1, Toby Keith is a country singer, and a pretty darn good one if I do say so. That depends on your definition of "country". Folks in Oklahoma(where I was born) tend to be a bit clannish; as in, "If you ain't from here, you don't belong here". After a while, though(two o...
by Travis Morgan
Wed Jun 17, 2009 9:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: On An Alloy Horse I Ride
Replies: 22
Views: 2601

Re: On An Alloy Horse I Ride

Jerks in cars were still cutting me off even with a rifle sticking out of my backpack! I had a guy INSIST on sharing my lane when I was on a bike once;(there were two other lanes he coulda used, and nobody in them) I was chewing Redman, and worked up a big old mouthfull, then deposited it on his wi...
by Travis Morgan
Wed Jun 17, 2009 9:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: On An Alloy Horse I Ride
Replies: 22
Views: 2601

Re: On An Alloy Horse I Ride

You bikers are nuts. Nancy and I gave my stepson his first bike since he was a kid the Chrismas-before-last, and today while he was visiting from Charleston he rode it from Asheville to the summit of Mt. Mitchell. 40 miles and 4000 feet up. My hat's off to y'all. I'm so outta shape. http://i9.photo...
by Travis Morgan
Wed Jun 17, 2009 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ugly Front Sight
Replies: 20
Views: 3257

Re: Ugly Front Sight

WTH did you use? A BENCH GRINDER?
by Travis Morgan
Wed Jun 17, 2009 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your favorite .38 special bullet?
Replies: 22
Views: 2505

Re: Your favorite .38 special bullet?

125 or 158 gr. Remington bulk semi jacketed soft hollow point with the scalloped edge on the jacket.
by Travis Morgan
Wed Jun 17, 2009 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It ain't perty, but it is a lever, and I need some advice...
Replies: 27
Views: 1940

Re: It ain't perty, but it is a lever, and I need some advice...

Just give it a good cussing, then give it to me.
by Travis Morgan
Wed Jun 17, 2009 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reminder
Replies: 13
Views: 1489

Re: Reminder

I won more fights when I was a kid simply because I didn't hesitate. If you told me you were gonna kick my butt, you'd better be swinging as you said it. I learned that most people only want to be in a fight they're winning. Swat some loudmouth on the snout good enough to make his eyes water, and he...
by Travis Morgan
Wed Jun 17, 2009 8:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Downloading 45-70
Replies: 31
Views: 2704

Re: Downloading 45-70

Anyone know of a sub 300 gr. bullet for .45-70? My shootin' partner insists he wants a 250 gr. or so, but I can't find one. I keep telling him he oughta just get a smaller rifle if the .45-70 kicks too much!
by Travis Morgan
Wed Jun 17, 2009 8:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old Tintype of winchester lever.
Replies: 14
Views: 1490

Re: Old Tintype of winchester lever.

Gun Smith wrote:That particular picture is reversed, unless he's wearing a women's jacket.
Back then, there wasn't really a standard, since most clothes were home made.
by Travis Morgan
Wed Jun 17, 2009 8:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Insight for a Newbie with a 30-30?
Replies: 25
Views: 2653

Re: Insight for a Newbie with a 30-30?

I determined that 33.2 gr. with the bullet I was using was too much when I noticed that I could watch the barrel whipping to the side when I fired the 33.3 gr. loadings. (Notice I didn't mention bullet weight or powder? There's a darned good reason!)
by Travis Morgan
Wed Jun 17, 2009 8:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-The real Capt. W.F Call, Gus, and Deets - Lonesome Dove.
Replies: 23
Views: 3093

Re: OT-The real Capt. W.F Call, Gus, and Deets - Lonesome Dove.

I watched it too; couldn't get the fact that McMurtry also wrote "Brokeback Mountain". I switched to "Dharma and Greg", or something.
by Travis Morgan
Wed Jun 17, 2009 8:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yep, it's a big'un that ol' 50-140
Replies: 25
Views: 2713

Re: Yep, it's a big'un that ol' 50-140

How many packhorses does the guy use to carry one day's ammo?
by Travis Morgan
Wed Jun 17, 2009 8:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: And the winner is ...................
Replies: 13
Views: 1095

Re: OT: And the winner is ...................

........................... http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o121/RellimJ/Cattleman/IJSteelgrip.jpg Last May I posted this poll { http://levergunscommunity.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=17932 } about which look you preferred. Overwhelmingly the choice was the steel grip frames. My problem as I rela...
by Travis Morgan
Wed Jun 17, 2009 7:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "El Tigre" failed me while working cattle!
Replies: 48
Views: 4833

Re: "El Tigre" failed me while working cattle!

Scott Young, you are right on when you say "new ones will come". It is a never ending job. That's why you must hunt them year round. I feel for the pups but that is why I say, "I know it's mother nature, but so am I". They have been out of control for 20 years. Ever since I saw ...
by Travis Morgan
Wed Jun 17, 2009 7:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Newest Addition to the Collection
Replies: 12
Views: 1773

Re: Newest Addition to the Collection

I just got back from River City Gun Exchange during my lunch break and came home with this nifty used Ruger Single-Six... :D :D http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff334/stew71/DSC01041.jpg http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff334/stew71/DSC01042.jpg I can't wait to strip it down, give it a good cle...
by Travis Morgan
Wed Jun 17, 2009 7:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gunshot mufflers, the legal kind
Replies: 10
Views: 2080

Re: Gunshot mufflers, the legal kind

3leggedturtle wrote:
Ben_Rumson wrote:Car tires roped together make good baffles.
Popular Mechanic or Science had an article about shooting thru tires back in the 60's. IIRC they said to use between 4-7 tires. They used bolts and washers to fasten them 2gether.
They probably used some nuts, too.
by Travis Morgan
Wed Jun 17, 2009 7:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: #$%^ing Arthritis!
Replies: 42
Views: 4492

Re: #$%^ing Arthritis!

flatnose wrote:Travis,
Wht type of arthritis do you have?
Osteoarthritis, I think.
by Travis Morgan
Wed Jun 17, 2009 4:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: #$%^ing Arthritis!
Replies: 42
Views: 4492

#$%^ing Arthritis!

Well, after years of using my body as a hammer, the Doc told me I have arthritis some time back; I finally got back to going to the gym and working out, and now my middle knuckle on my right hand feels like I smashed it on someone's forehead; been that way for a couple weeks, now. Tried shooting las...
by Travis Morgan
Wed Jun 17, 2009 4:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT CCW Recommendation?
Replies: 37
Views: 2460

Re: OT CCW Recommendation?

I have, carry, and recommend, the Taurus Milleniums. The Millenium pro is double action only, but I shoot it pretty well. Once I got over hating it and just practiced with it, I got to doing pretty well, pretty fast.
by Travis Morgan
Wed Jun 17, 2009 4:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need some help.
Replies: 51
Views: 3363

Re: Need some help.

incoming!
by Travis Morgan
Wed Jun 17, 2009 4:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cows
Replies: 82
Views: 6077

Re: Cows

When I grow up I think I want to be a cowboy. I was born in the wrong century. <sigh> You'd soon find that the worst thing about bein' a cowboy is the COWS... Cowboyin' AIN'T a part-time, whenever-you feel-like-it job. It ain't easy, and it ain't 'romantic' and mostly it ain't even fun. To quote Mr...
by Travis Morgan
Wed Jun 17, 2009 4:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cows
Replies: 82
Views: 6077

Re: Cows

Kim, Theres no money in it thats for sure but the perc's are priceless building a pot of coffee from a mtn stream in the morning, .......then waiting an hour for it to boil! ........ You need to come over and ride this country. danny You ever heard Chris LeDoux's song, "I'm Country"? If t...
by Travis Morgan
Wed Jun 17, 2009 4:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cows
Replies: 82
Views: 6077

Re: Cows

DBW wrote:When I grow up I think I want to be a cowboy. I was born in the wrong century. <sigh>
People always say that, but I'd rather not be without penicillin, gore-tex, and waterproof boots.
by Travis Morgan
Wed Jun 17, 2009 4:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 22 hornet ?
Replies: 22
Views: 3229

Re: 22 hornet ?

Kansas Ed wrote: what would you want with the Hornet anyway, when there's the Bee?

Ed
Hornets are cooler than bees. Bees make honey, and Hornets are just badass!
by Travis Morgan
Wed Jun 17, 2009 10:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help picking a Ruger Revolver UPDATE!!
Replies: 56
Views: 6761

Re: Help picking a Ruger Revolver UPDATE!!

I removed too much metal doing a freespin pawl. NOT Ruger's fault.
by Travis Morgan
Wed Jun 17, 2009 10:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 22 hornet ?
Replies: 22
Views: 3229

Re: 22 hornet ?

I don't think there'd be any danger of bending the case necks, and I think that if you were careful in your bullet selection, the .22 Hornet would be a very desireable chambering in a levergun. Hell, I want one! I'd like to see Henry come out with one.
by Travis Morgan
Tue Jun 16, 2009 1:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help picking a Ruger Revolver UPDATE!!
Replies: 56
Views: 6761

Re: Help picking a Ruger Revolver UPDATE!!

nobearsyet wrote:You ain't gonna break that gun, shoot it, Rugers are about bullet proof
....except the one he had to send in. ........and this one I had. ............and :lol:
by Travis Morgan
Sun Jun 14, 2009 8:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT need advice on Selective Service problem
Replies: 44
Views: 4794

Re: OT need advice on Selective Service problem

Being stupid is fine, but you can stop proving it now; we believe you! :lol:
by Travis Morgan
Sun Jun 14, 2009 8:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bears Again... Or is it WOLVES...
Replies: 50
Views: 6772

Re: Bears Again... Or is it WOLVES...

Buck, They are having their way theve used the ESA regarding gizz bears & lynx the FS is taking comments to close 1300 miles of 2200 miles of FS roads left in the Kootenia and Idaho panhandle forests we had 8,000 at one time and theres nothing a person can do the FS is upset about it too seams ...
by Travis Morgan
Sun Jun 14, 2009 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I wish they made....
Replies: 41
Views: 3980

Re: I wish they made....

They'd need to back a bigger action; something like a mid-14. .....and I want one!
by Travis Morgan
Sun Jun 14, 2009 6:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT need advice on Selective Service problem
Replies: 44
Views: 4794

Re: OT need advice on Selective Service problem

Travis Morgan wrote: Good for you, but not everyone has that freedom; some of us are under a mountain of debt from medical or other bills, a family, limited opportunities, or having to care for a loved one. Not one of the reasons you presented, and probably 99% of any others you can come up with, a...