Looking forward to a range report when finished!
JBowen
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- Sun Jun 28, 2026 10:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Next project .475 Linebaugh
- Replies: 21
- Views: 338
- Sun Jun 28, 2026 9:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday rossim92
- Replies: 2
- Views: 55
Re: Happy Birthday rossim92
Happy birthday!!
- Sun Jun 28, 2026 9:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pietta 9mm Luger Single action revolver
- Replies: 3
- Views: 111
Re: Pietta 9mm Luger Single action revolver
Looks good Bob. Thanks for the review.
JBowen
JBowen
- Sun Jun 28, 2026 9:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tell me about the Winchester 94AE chambered in 45 Colt.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 222
Re: Tell me about the Winchester 94AE chambered in 45 Colt.
I have a 20” bbl. one in .45C and trappers in .44 and .357. For hunting and plinking they are great. For going fast in SASS matches, not so much. I shot a deer with the .45 with A Ruger load of H110 and 250 grain XTP at about 75 yards and dropped it in its tracks. The heavier 20” is easier to handle...
- Thu Jun 25, 2026 6:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cutting Medical Costs
- Replies: 10
- Views: 283
- Mon Jun 22, 2026 3:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Looking for good quality pull on cowboy work boots
- Replies: 19
- Views: 554
Re: Looking for good quality pull on cowboy work boots
I will second what Jeepnik said. Red Wing Pecos pull on work boots are made in the USA. I usually get several years use out of a pair. I also use Red Wing Irishsetter
lace up hunting/work boots. Very comfortable and durable even though they are made in China.
JBowen
lace up hunting/work boots. Very comfortable and durable even though they are made in China.
JBowen
- Mon Jun 01, 2026 8:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Made it home!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3205
Re: Made it home!
Prayer is working. Good to see you have made it home.
Like others have said, now you can rest better without the nurses and lab techs checking you out every little bit.
We will continue to prayer for healing.
JBowen
Like others have said, now you can rest better without the nurses and lab techs checking you out every little bit.
We will continue to prayer for healing.
JBowen
- Tue May 26, 2026 10:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester Centennial out for the 250 year celebration
- Replies: 8
- Views: 999
Re: Winchester Centennial out for the 250 year celebration
Amazing!! Thanks for sharing.
JBowen
JBowen
- Tue May 26, 2026 10:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I Am Still Kicking.
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3565
Re: I Am Still Kicking.
Good news! Praying for continued recovery.
JBowen
JBowen
- Sat May 16, 2026 9:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday 308magtip. & Ysablel Kid.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2630
Re: Happy Birthday 308magtip. & Ysablel Kid.
Happy birthday!
JBowen
JBowen
- Thu May 14, 2026 10:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How many of you have two loads for a particular gun?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6566
Re: How many of you have two loads for a particular gun?
I lucked out that my 2 .357 loads shoot to the same point of impact at 18-20 yards that I don’t need to change the sights from plinking/practicing to the power loads.
JBowen
JBowen
- Thu May 14, 2026 10:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- ANTS!
- Replies: 29
- Views: 13749
Re: OT- ANTS!
Ortho Orthene (Asaphate) best ant killer out there. bar none. White powder can be blown in cracks and tight places with old fashion duster. Just a little sprinkled on a fire ant hill and it is dead next day. Works so good surprised it has not been banned. I got some of this Ortho Orthene and put it...
- Wed May 13, 2026 8:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: JimT
- Replies: 83
- Views: 26855
Re: JimT
Prayers for Jim and his family.
- Mon May 11, 2026 7:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How many of you have two loads for a particular gun?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6566
Re: How many of you have two loads for a particular gun?
I’m about like Samsi on most of my guns and keep trying for better. My .357 loads of 15.5 gr. of H110 under a 158 gr. XTP for my power load and 6.3 gr. Unique under a 125 gr. FP plated for plinking is working good in my 2 Ruger Blackhawks and Winchester 94AE trapper and Rossi 92. No such luck with m...
- Mon May 11, 2026 6:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Ruger Bisley
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3174
Re: New Ruger Bisley
Very nice shape for being used. Congratulations!
JBowen
JBowen
- Sat May 02, 2026 11:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Beyond Ridiculous
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1183
Re: Beyond Ridiculous
I used to order most of my reloading components and equipment from them. Anymore they are the last place I look on account of prices and ridicules shipping costs.
JBowen
JBowen
- Sat May 02, 2026 10:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My first 3 screw Blackhawk
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6292
Re: My first 3 screw Blackhawk
Very nice Flat-top Scott! That certainly sets off the drool factor!
JBowen
JBowen
- Fri May 01, 2026 7:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Dad’s getting a pacemaker this morning
- Replies: 27
- Views: 10442
Re: Dad’s getting a pacemaker this morning
Will be praying for him.
- Fri May 01, 2026 7:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday Drawdown.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 737
Re: Happy Birthday Drawdown.
Happy birthday!
JBowen
JBowen
- Thu Apr 30, 2026 8:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My first 3 screw Blackhawk
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6292
Re: My first 3 screw Blackhawk
Nice Flat top and shooting, Jim. I have a lot of practicing to do before I show pictures of my groups! lol.
JBowen
JBowen
- Wed Apr 29, 2026 10:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- ANTS!
- Replies: 29
- Views: 13749
Re: OT- ANTS!
The fire ants made their way north of the Arkansas River about 8 or 10 years ago here. They are some mean critters!! They claim Andro is the best killer. I have used it a bunch and to me it seems they just pack up and move over a few feet. Around my yard they make bigger mounds than the moles do. Ha...
- Wed Apr 29, 2026 9:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: for viewing pleasure: winchester lever in 22 short
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5464
Re: for viewing pleasure: winchester lever in 22 short
That is something!!! Thanks for sharing.
JBowen
JBowen
- Wed Apr 29, 2026 8:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My first 3 screw Blackhawk
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6292
Re: My first 3 screw Blackhawk
Nice Blackhawk and holster, JOG! I got to sneak off to the range for a little while this afternoon and shoot my 3 screw Blackhawk and my 50th anniversary Flattop .357 with the 4 5/8” . The Old Model shot is as good as I am capable. The most accurate load was 158 XTP over 15.5 gr. H110 of which I had...
- Mon Apr 27, 2026 4:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My first 3 screw Blackhawk
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6292
Re: My first 3 screw Blackhawk
Thanks, fellers! It is in good shape and hasn’t been
abused.
JBowen
abused.
JBowen
- Mon Apr 27, 2026 8:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Primer prices
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1616
Re: Primer prices
Around here it is still $89 and up per thousand.
There is a Bass Pro Outpost store opening in Ft. Smith this week that should increase the competition a little if they carry any reloading supplies.
JBowen
There is a Bass Pro Outpost store opening in Ft. Smith this week that should increase the competition a little if they carry any reloading supplies.
JBowen
- Sun Apr 26, 2026 7:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: O.A. Bremer Ballard
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2385
Re: O.A. Bremer Ballard
Thank you for the picture and explanation.
Makes perfect sense to me now.
JBowen
Makes perfect sense to me now.
JBowen
- Sat Apr 25, 2026 9:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: O.A. Bremer Ballard
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2385
Re: O.A. Bremer Ballard
Real unique (to me anyway) rifle, Val. Explain the purpose/function of that buttplate. It looks like you just about have to slip your arm through it?
JBowen
JBowen
- Sat Apr 25, 2026 9:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New family member!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5138
Re: New family member!
Thanks for sharing, Gunny. It looks like a nice one.
JBowen
JBowen
- Sat Apr 25, 2026 9:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My first 3 screw Blackhawk
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6292
Re: My first 3 screw Blackhawk
Thanks, Piller. I hope it shoots good as well. I am planning a multiple .357 revolver/ levergun range day next week. We are in the middle of a 4-5 day rain/thunderstorm event. I hope no tornadoes!
Jbowen
Jbowen
- Sat Apr 25, 2026 7:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My first 3 screw Blackhawk
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6292
My first 3 screw Blackhawk
I went to the Clarksville/Johnson County AR. Police auction last Saturday. I usually don’t go to gun auctions because around here people really bid stuff up higher than new prices. It was cold and rainy and I didn’t have anything going on and decided I might get lucky. Well the people didn’t disappo...
- Wed Apr 01, 2026 9:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Skinner’s new scope mount
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1317
Re: Skinner’s new scope mount
Maybe Andy will pop in here shortly and update us on any options like case hardening etc.
JBowen
JBowen
- Wed Apr 01, 2026 7:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: TULSA??
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10760
Re: TULSA??
Better bring your best pair of walking shoes.
- Wed Apr 01, 2026 7:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Custom Henry Finished, Buckhamer Finished!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4398
Re: Custom Henry Finished, Buckhamer Finished!
Thanks for the link. Like YK looking forward to a range report.
JBowen
- Wed Apr 01, 2026 6:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Custom Henry Finished, Buckhamer Finished!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4398
Re: Custom Henry Finished, Buckhamer Finished!
Turned out nice! Who did you end up getting to to do the work?
JBowen
JBowen
- Wed Apr 01, 2026 6:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Skinner’s new scope mount
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1317
Skinner’s new scope mount
I can’t wait to get one of these new scope mounts for my 94 Winchester.
What do ya think?
JBowen
What do ya think?
JBowen
- Sun Mar 15, 2026 6:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: When is the last time you fired your AR15?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 8981
Re: When is the last time you fired your AR15?
I bought my one and only AR back when Obummer was running his mouth off about banning them. I bring it out a couple times a year and shoot 20 or 30 rounds, clean it up and put it back in the safe. I never remember which loads I have it zeroed for. I should write it down and tape it to the stock. I a...
- Wed Mar 11, 2026 8:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: old winchester i have wondered about
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2228
Re: old winchester i have wondered about
If only they could talk! That is a pretty interesting carbine. I hope you find out the story behind the rack number. I have a 94 SRC from 1917 that lived in West Texas and New Mexico most of it's life. The stock on it is dried out to the point that it has several cracks in it. I bought it from an ol...
- Tue Feb 10, 2026 9:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: So, I was minding my own business
- Replies: 24
- Views: 14313
Re: So, I was minding my own business
Bargain of the century!!
JBowen
JBowen
- Sat Feb 07, 2026 8:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Toy, Uberti 73 SHort Rifle
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8644
Re: New Toy, Uberti 73 SHort Rifle
That looks really nice! I hope it shoots good for you.
JBowen
JBowen
- Sat Feb 07, 2026 6:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I was visiting with my old friend Alex Hamilton at 10 Ring Precision
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1912
Re: I was visiting with my old friend Alex Hamilton at 10 Ring Precision
Nice DA revolvers fellows. The only DA revolver I own is a Ruger LCR 38+p and I think I need
a RedHawk like Scott’s. That would be very useful with a 4” barrel.
JBowen
JBowen
- Sat Feb 07, 2026 5:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 38/55 Oliver Winchester
- Replies: 29
- Views: 13339
Re: 38/55 Oliver Winchester
We need pictures!!!!
JBowen
JBowen
- Thu Feb 05, 2026 10:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New to Me Winchester
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4624
Re: New to Me Winchester
Congratulations on a great find! I have its brother made in 1904. I always have a big grin when I pull it out of the safe. Thanks for sharing that nice example.
JBowen
JBowen
- Thu Feb 05, 2026 10:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 38/55 Oliver Winchester
- Replies: 29
- Views: 13339
Re: 38/55 Oliver Winchester
I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. I have a Chief Crazy Horse. It has the 24” round barrel. It doesn’t shoot Winchester factory loads very good. I get much better accuracy with a Lee cast 279-250RF as cast. My barrel slugs out at .379-.380. I have mine ready to hunt with once I get a deer with my...
- Fri Jan 30, 2026 3:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Interesting 1894 photo
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2337
Re: Interesting 1894 photo
Thanks for the pictures and explanation Pat. Very interesting.
JBowen
JBowen
- Fri Jan 30, 2026 3:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 1873 22 Short
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7785
Re: Winchester 1873 22 Short
Real nice one! I have one of made in 1889. As much as yours is on the +++plus side of condition, mine is on the --- negative side of condition. Mine needs the barrel relined, a new bolt, screws, all the dovetails are loose, and the brass lifter is worn bad. I have not had any luck finding parts for ...
- Sat Jan 24, 2026 4:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New to me ... Woox Stocks
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8443
Re: New to me ... Woox Stocks
Better looking than the all-plastic tacticool stocks!
JBowen
JBowen
- Sat Jan 24, 2026 4:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Back to the .480 Ruger experiments matching up the double rifle to the Ruger Super Blackhawk
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5707
Re: Back to the .480 Ruger experiments matching up the double rifle to the Ruger Super Blackhawk
That load should stop just about anything! Sounds like a winner.
JBowen
JBowen
- Sat Jan 24, 2026 4:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Henry vs Armadillo
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4125
Re: Henry vs Armadillo
That's the best kind of 'diller! Good job, T.R.
JBowen
JBowen
- Sat Jan 24, 2026 4:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I Am Riding The Storm Out In Oklahoma
- Replies: 28
- Views: 18714
Re: I Am Riding The Storm Out In Oklahoma
We are hovering around 13 degrees here in my neck of the woods. So far, we have got 2.5" to 3" and tonight we are forecasted to get that much or more. I am dreading the zero lows coming. My cows are doing good though, even though they are coated in ice. We have a friend that lost a cow las...
- Sat Jan 24, 2026 4:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: On this day in 1908
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6797
Re: On this day in 1908
Bill, there is still hope for scouting. There is a fairly new organization called Trail Life. It is Christian based for boys only ages 5 through 17. Our First Baptist Church is sponsoring a troop that we started about 18 months ago. I am helping out as their treasurer and assistant instructor for th...