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by joepb
Fri Dec 01, 2023 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone else like red dots on long guns..?
Replies: 18
Views: 790

Re: Anyone else like red dots on long guns..?

My old eyes have a hard time with peep sights. I now have 4 long guns with red dots on them. I like them!!!..............Joe
by joepb
Fri Oct 13, 2023 1:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for 327 federal brass
Replies: 13
Views: 705

Re: Looking for 327 federal brass

I just received my back order from starline from over 2 years ago. They are making some now............Joe
by joepb
Sun Sep 24, 2023 6:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hatfield family photo
Replies: 10
Views: 593

Re: Hatfield family photo

Brothers Emanuel Hatfield and Armstead Apperson Hatfield.jpg
This is my Hatfield relatives..............Joe
by joepb
Thu Sep 14, 2023 10:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big Horn Armory Model 89
Replies: 13
Views: 844

Re: Big Horn Armory Model 89

Mine has a 18" barrel, and I like it. For me short barrels on a levergun just seems correct.
by joepb
Thu Aug 17, 2023 7:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is your most useful levergun?
Replies: 77
Views: 4210

Re: What is your most useful levergun?

Browning 358, because it just works.........Joe
by joepb
Sun Jul 16, 2023 9:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday To Ollogger (68), JBowen
Replies: 11
Views: 342

Re: Happy Birthday To Ollogger (68), JBowen

Happy birthday to both of you. Ollogger we should get together sometime and due some blasting. I know we have talked before...............Joe
by joepb
Mon Jul 03, 2023 7:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This has me stumped
Replies: 14
Views: 583

Re: This has me stumped

My guess is that they are a little longer and the crimp is putting a larger bulge in the case.............Joe
by joepb
Sun Jun 04, 2023 6:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 348 Winchester brass availability???
Replies: 3
Views: 239

Re: 348 Winchester brass availability???

Let me know if you need some. I might have some extra.............Joe
by joepb
Sat Mar 04, 2023 8:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got rats or snakes ?
Replies: 19
Views: 863

Re: Got rats or snakes ?

Mine not as big. 475 Linebaugh
by joepb
Fri Feb 24, 2023 6:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: big horn armory
Replies: 11
Views: 844

Re: big horn armory

He has reduced to 3400.00.
by joepb
Thu Feb 23, 2023 4:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: big horn armory
Replies: 11
Views: 844

big horn armory

If there is any interest, one is for sale on 24 hour campfire. I have no dog in this fight.
by joepb
Mon Jan 30, 2023 3:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1894 CL
Replies: 24
Views: 1643

Re: Marlin 1894 CL

At one time I had both a 218 bee and 32-20. Like a ##### I sold the 218. I still have the 32-20 and it is a great turkey gun. I also picked up a ruger buckeye in 32-20, and they make a great pair.
by joepb
Mon Nov 21, 2022 12:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wolf population in your state
Replies: 24
Views: 1108

Re: Wolf population in your state

0ne is too many...Joe
by joepb
Thu Nov 03, 2022 6:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: hi, newbie with 50-100 ?
Replies: 48
Views: 5123

Re: hi, newbie with 50-100 ?

Browning 1895 bored out to 35 Whelen and shoot the old Barnes 300 grain bullet will kill about anything that bites.....Joe
by joepb
Tue Aug 30, 2022 11:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: INCIDENT AT THE CHURCH
Replies: 10
Views: 871

Re: INCIDENT AT THE CHURCH

Don't corner something that is meaner than you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by joepb
Sun May 01, 2022 5:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 25-20 brass
Replies: 4
Views: 599

Re: 25-20 brass

winchester
by joepb
Sat Apr 30, 2022 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 25-20 brass
Replies: 4
Views: 599

25-20 brass

Anyone seen any brass around? Thanks Joe
by joepb
Mon Mar 28, 2022 7:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Still Smiling!
Replies: 10
Views: 956

Re: Still Smiling!

I may have a single 311118 if want me to look............Joe
by joepb
Thu Mar 24, 2022 9:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 358 win
Replies: 18
Views: 1644

Re: 358 win

I am a big bore nut. I have a 338,358,348,2-35 Whelens,45-70and 44's. In my opinion the BLR 358 will kill stuff out to 200-250 as good as any. I traded a 308 BLR off for my 358 BLR.....Joe
by joepb
Wed Mar 16, 2022 7:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 348 Brass
Replies: 5
Views: 687

Re: 348 Brass

I have enough brass, but could use some bullets if anyone finds any.......Joe
by joepb
Fri Mar 11, 2022 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is your age ?
Replies: 54
Views: 4099

Re: What is your age ?

I am 68 which makes me older and wiser than Jack (six gun), it is a great day....Joe
by joepb
Mon Feb 14, 2022 9:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 71-348
Replies: 4
Views: 564

Re: 71-348

Thanks BenT I will see what I can get done........Joe
by joepb
Mon Feb 14, 2022 6:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 71-348
Replies: 4
Views: 564

71-348

I have been wanting one for years. I have found a Browning reproduction and have located some brass. I am having trouble locating bullets. Any ideal where I might locate some. I don't want to buy the gun in today's market unless I can find all the reloading materials. Thanks Joe
by joepb
Mon Nov 09, 2020 2:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How do they do it?
Replies: 22
Views: 3697

Re: How do they do it?

I like the wind! It keeps the trash out of the state. I am not talking about garbage..............Joepb
by joepb
Sun Oct 04, 2020 6:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: knives
Replies: 5
Views: 1309

Re: knives

I would be interested in the two buck folding knives. One was a tempest but I don't remember the other. Thanks Joe
by joepb
Sat Oct 03, 2020 4:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: knives
Replies: 5
Views: 1309

Re: knives

sent you a pm
by joepb
Sat Oct 03, 2020 3:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: knives
Replies: 5
Views: 1309

knives

Does anyone know who had the knives for sale from Colorado last week? Thanks Joe
by joepb
Mon Sep 14, 2020 4:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning BLR long action anyone?
Replies: 28
Views: 3430

Re: Browning BLR long action anyone?

I RUINED a browning 1895 30-06 by cutting the barrel down to 21" and boring it to 35 Whelen. I would rather hunt with it than any rifle I own. I am not getting rid of the rifle until after I am dead and I won't care who thinks I ruined a rifle. Life is to short, and if that's the rifle you want...
by joepb
Fri Jul 24, 2020 4:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1895
Replies: 6
Views: 1228

Re: 1895

Thanks Gunnymack on the Winchester parts. I ordered one today and will try it. It developed a crack and ejector was flopping around and would not eject empty shells. thanks Joe
by joepb
Thu Jul 23, 2020 7:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1895
Replies: 6
Views: 1228

Re: 1895

Does anyone know if a Winchester 1895 bolt will fit the Browning 1895?
by joepb
Thu Jul 23, 2020 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1895
Replies: 6
Views: 1228

1895

Does anyone know where to find a bolt for a browning 1895 30-06. Thanks for the help.
by joepb
Tue Dec 31, 2019 8:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HAPPY NEW YEAR.
Replies: 6
Views: 1129

Re: HAPPY NEW YEAR.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL
by joepb
Mon Apr 03, 2017 3:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More big game for Wyoming.
Replies: 14
Views: 2910

Re: More big game for Wyoming.

Because they only released 50 pairs they will now be placed on the endangered species list and we will spend millions to study and protect them...Joe
by joepb
Sat Mar 04, 2017 2:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Want To Truly Thank The Boys At Leverguns
Replies: 28
Views: 3083

Re: I Want To Truly Thank The Boys At Leverguns

Six also put a bag of mixed brass in as a filler. Only about 1/2 of which I own a gun for. I expect a email anytime from Six explaining how good a deal he has on a gun to match.................Joe
by joepb
Thu Jan 05, 2017 12:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Aging Eyes
Replies: 12
Views: 1991

Re: Aging Eyes

Great shooting. I know all about trying to shoot open sights. I have gotten bad enough that I am in the process of putting reflex sights on most of my pistols. It makes me think I am 25 again, or at least 55...............JOE
by joepb
Wed Jan 04, 2017 5:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So simple it's stupid!
Replies: 30
Views: 4745

Re: So simple it's stupid!

If you rub Vaseline into the cotton ball it will burn hotter. I carry Vaseline cotton balls in a old film canister when elk hunting for starting fires. I have also used 0000 steel wool and the small 9 volt battery. You short out the battery with the steel wool. Be careful the steel wool gets hot ver...
by joepb
Fri Sep 09, 2016 5:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 35 Whelen in Lever Action ?
Replies: 12
Views: 6337

Re: 35 Whelen in Lever Action ?

I have a Browning 1895 that was a 30-06, but I sent it to Jes and had it bored to 35 Whelen. I had him do a 1 in 14 twist on the bore and also had him cut the barrel down to 21 inches. It is a very good shooter and really thumps elk. But even with a good peep sight my eyes are getting to old to shoo...
by joepb
Fri May 20, 2016 8:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Removing bullet lube from a lubrisizer
Replies: 13
Views: 2800

Re: Removing bullet lube from a lubrisizer

I have an old pot that I put the sizer in and cover it water. Place on stove and bring water to boil. The lube will melt and come out. Because this is a mess I keep a pot for cleaning dies and sizer.......Joe
by joepb
Wed Apr 27, 2016 7:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: skinner sight
Replies: 2
Views: 755

skinner sight

Is anyone using the skinner barrel mount peep sight? What are your thoughts? Thanks Joe
by joepb
Sat Mar 26, 2016 11:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: chiappa
Replies: 4
Views: 1319

Re: chiappa

Thanks for the reply.......Joe
by joepb
Fri Mar 25, 2016 8:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: chiappa
Replies: 4
Views: 1319

chiappa

Does anyone have chiappa 1892? I like the looks, but know nothing about them. How do they shoot, and are they reliable. Thanks, Joe
by joepb
Fri Jun 19, 2015 3:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: browning 1895 scope mount
Replies: 9
Views: 4976

browning 1895 scope mount

Does anyone know where to purchase or a smith that has built a long eye relief scope mount for a browning 1895? Thanks, Joe
by joepb
Fri Jun 19, 2015 11:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rusa with a 1895 Winchester in 405
Replies: 6
Views: 1988

Re: Rusa with a 1895 Winchester in 405

Great job!!!!! I would like know who made the scope base? Thanks, Joe
by joepb
Sun May 31, 2015 1:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Powder Score
Replies: 9
Views: 1301

Re: Powder Score

What part of Wyoming?............Joe
by joepb
Thu Mar 12, 2015 2:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gonna Upgrade Tommorrow !
Replies: 14
Views: 995

Re: Gonna Upgrade Tommorrow !

I just took over my wife's old flip PHONE so I am moving up.................Joe
by joepb
Fri Feb 27, 2015 5:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Elk Tag!
Replies: 10
Views: 1597

Re: Elk Tag!

What part of Wyoming do you hunt? ...........Joe
by joepb
Wed Dec 31, 2014 1:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A bit chilly this morning.
Replies: 10
Views: 1046

Re: A bit chilly this morning.

-32 in Laramie.....Joe
by joepb
Mon Feb 24, 2014 7:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Convert 1895 in .30-'06 to .35 Whelen
Replies: 81
Views: 10400

Re: Convert 1895 in .30-'06 to .35 Whelen

I had JES bore my Browning 1895 to 35 Whelen, and I just love it. It functions with no issues. I also had him cut the barrel down to 21" and add dovetail. It shoots better than it did as a 30-06. It is my main elk rifle and a real thumper..............Joe
by joepb
Sat Feb 08, 2014 7:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wanna buy a Raffle Ticket?
Replies: 2
Views: 430

Re: Wanna buy a Raffle Ticket?

What part of Wyoming?................Joe
by joepb
Tue Dec 24, 2013 4:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Merry Christmas
Replies: 9
Views: 1728

Re: Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas ...........Joe