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- Tue May 27, 2008 7:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: I need to pick a caliber, not a levergun
- Replies: 50
- Views: 5891
- Fri May 23, 2008 2:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another old guns story. It's a lever!
- Replies: 36
- Views: 5063
- Fri May 23, 2008 7:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POLL: What's YOUR King of the Leverguns ?
- Replies: 80
- Views: 9671
It would be too hard to figure on one that is the best or favoritw since I shoot and use a lot of mine regularly . IF I had to whittle it down to one , and since the 45/70 is my favorite cartridge id have to say my Marlin VERY early made 1972 , 1895 Ballard cut., would be the one i'd use the most an...
- Wed May 21, 2008 7:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Kidney Stones
- Replies: 46
- Views: 5657
YUP you never forget the stones especially the first one . Big sky actually its the opposite the calcium does NOT get pulled from the bones. majority of stones are calcium/oxalate. Some people can not process the oxalates as well as others, and then crystals are formed which bind to the calcium and ...
- Tue May 20, 2008 8:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Best overall 30/30 Powder.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 14376
- Mon May 19, 2008 12:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Best overall 30/30 Powder.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 14376
With common 150/170 bullets im using 3031 MY guns are loaded as follows, each 30/30 has a seperate load Federal cases loaded with 33 Grains of Varget and the Barnes 150 X, WW cases loaded with 30 Grains of Varget and the RCBS 180 Gc bullet( My bullets weigh 195 w/gas check) Speer 130 Spitzer/FP 36.5...
- Fri May 09, 2008 9:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Kind of OT- Are you a shooter or a hunter?
- Replies: 70
- Views: 7519
- Fri May 09, 2008 9:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gun pictures.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3004
- Fri May 09, 2008 9:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Firearm forum poll. An "OT" poll.
- Replies: 39
- Views: 4588
I do about 80%of my online stuff here . I do go to Greybeard outdoors, and Cast boolits. I have seen the same questions by the same people at the different sites SOME of it comes from people knowing that there are people who ONLY frequent one site and they are trying to solicit as much information a...
- Thu May 08, 2008 1:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Recent tone of the forum
- Replies: 89
- Views: 10054
Some thoughts of mine I did in fact get locked out of the topics in question in the last few days due to taking my toime ti read EVERYTHING in them before responding and then trying to take the time to form my replies to ISSUES NOT PERSONALITIES It took me to lo ng to due that before I was locked ou...
- Thu May 08, 2008 12:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A hollowbase wadcutter seated backwards?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4793
- Thu May 08, 2008 10:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Interesting Blowup Story
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3571
After 35 years of reloading even though it takes MUCH LONGER I charge an individual case then seat the bullet IN THAT CASE Just for that reason I DO NOT charge a whole tray of ready cases then go to the seating process its the way I have seen MOST over charges to occur with a th 3 grains of BUllesey...
- Thu May 08, 2008 10:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Things I'm noticing about my handi-rifle
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2128
Handis all have there quirks .They are disigned to be utilitarian pieces and not the best money can buy. ALL can be im proved on with out much trouble . When bench shooting make sure the gun it rested on the receiver area NOT THE FORE ARM it will shoot much better groups that way . MOST of the light...
- Thu May 08, 2008 9:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: MOVIES - Favorite Scene in Lonesome Dove
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4225
- Thu May 08, 2008 9:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: RATS AGAIN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 644
RATS AGAIN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This time by only an hour! Thats what I get for onoy getting to check the forum during down time at work I guess it s my fault !!!!!
- Thu May 08, 2008 8:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A hollowbase wadcutter seated backwards?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4793
I Have been loading that for almost 30 years now Its ALWAYS an accurate load in every revolver I have ever tried and also in two different two shot derringers . It is a highly effective SHORT RANGE personal defense load I recomend it for INDOOR LOCATIONS as it will not penetrate much, there fore it ...
- Thu May 08, 2008 8:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: RATS!!!!!!!!!!!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 623
RATS!!!!!!!!!!!
:( After two days of careful reading and studying I was jsst about to post my comments when Hobie done went and locked both avenues of the topic :cry: :( IM DISSAPOINTED :( HOBIE IM NOT MAD at you :D YOU did right! I problaby wouldnt have made it any better ! Ill wait for the next controversy :D
- Wed May 07, 2008 10:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT--Show & Tell--Highway Robbery
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2697
- Wed May 07, 2008 7:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - I need some opinions regarding Handi-Rifles..
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4246
- Tue May 06, 2008 1:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: RANGE REPORT: 3.5" USFA Rodeo Storekeeper in 45 Colt
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3532
- Tue May 06, 2008 9:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Kidney Stones
- Replies: 46
- Views: 5657
Sorry no birthdays were being celebrated with the stones BUT it was the first day of bear season in PA every time Towanda ER got to know me . I just had my annual visit to the Nephrologist yesterday cat scan confirmed NO STONES In there at this time and the new meds are keeping my levels down so I M...
- Tue May 06, 2008 9:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayer warrior forum brothers, one of our own needs them.
- Replies: 40
- Views: 5904
- Tue May 06, 2008 9:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Magna-port for Savage 99?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2873
Stock designs on the newer M99s has always been a problem. Dont know many people who have owned 99s in 308 that did NOT complain about the recoil. My older model is not a problem and that is with a crescent butt plate . I have known several people who have replaced their stocks with after market one...
- Thu May 01, 2008 9:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Lee FCD question
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2910
I have had good luck with Lee in the custom shop for thier equipment . I had them make me several trimmer sets for their ZIP SPIN trimmer(38/56 Win etc) I had them also make me dsizing dies for sizes they dont advertise like .459,.460,381 etc they were very nice and the turn around time was always l...
- Thu May 01, 2008 9:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Kidney Stones
- Replies: 46
- Views: 5657
My first stone was July 10th ,1979. I have had 19 since then. Actualy just got back fomr my testing ( 24 hour urine sample and blood work ) to see how the new medications for prevention are working I see the Nephrolgist on monday . All have passed on ther own except for one they had to go in after ....
- Tue Apr 29, 2008 9:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Win 38-40 ammo and old Marlin
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1449
I have shot many hundreds of factory Winchester rounds from My Marlin 1889. I have pulled the bullets fomr them to reload them a little stouter than factory to hunt with . My staeady diet for that gun is 175/180 Cast bullets with 8 grains of Unique . I do sitllshoot the factory form time to time if ...
- Tue Apr 29, 2008 9:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shiloh vs. C. Sharps...
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2016
- Tue Apr 29, 2008 8:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POLITICS - Global Warming,better believe it
- Replies: 115
- Views: 11622
- Mon Apr 21, 2008 10:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30 WCF Heavy weight bullets.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2246
- Mon Apr 21, 2008 1:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Proper usage of Crescent Butt?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4012
I do int particularly like to shoot off the bench . I DO for testing new loads and sighting in. I would rather shoot offhand and from field positions. The Crescent Butplates and made for off hand shooting and hunting conditions and NOT for bench shooting . They ARE uncomfortable off the bench . BUT ...
- Mon Apr 21, 2008 1:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT 327 Combo
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4165
- Mon Apr 21, 2008 1:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Gettysburg's new visitors center
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3497
SIxgun Jack I am with you and without pride I have read 4 books seperately on the Gettysburg Battle no to mention the various other book son the war over the years and( LIKE YOU ) I live a scant 140 miles fomr the site and even though i have driven through the area numerous times I have nver visited...
- Mon Apr 21, 2008 1:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POLITICS - Rock On Cheese Heads!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1173
- Fri Apr 18, 2008 8:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POLITICS - In Pa., We Are Fighting Back!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1785
I have MANY doubet about the SINGLE BULLET THEORY I have nev er seen bullets do thatg in human flesh and they jsut dont take turns that way. I have never been a fan of the Warren commission report therfore I have never had much respect for Spectre . Some of its personel also I admit that. Also I iwl...
- Fri Apr 18, 2008 7:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POLITICS - In Pa., We Are Fighting Back!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1785
Sixgun Jack the REAL interesting thing about this injunction is that the DA Lynn Abraham A STAUNCH DEMOCRAT AND ANTI GUN PERSON actualy came out and told the mayro that her office would NOT enforce that law because it was NOT LEGAL it supercedes state law and there fore is not enforceable . I have n...
- Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Clinging Tightly
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4038
- Wed Apr 16, 2008 7:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 45-70, 1886 takes a huge Nilgai
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4736
- Fri Apr 11, 2008 12:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - How much CCW ammo do you carry......
- Replies: 61
- Views: 9242
- Wed Apr 09, 2008 7:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Nor'Easter shoot.. PA get together.
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2465
- Wed Apr 09, 2008 7:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-When would you use deadly force?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4733
- Mon Apr 07, 2008 8:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: To my Brothers and anyone else that cares.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3606
- Mon Apr 07, 2008 8:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: To my Brothers and anyone else that cares.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3606
- Mon Apr 07, 2008 8:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Woodwork Spits Out A Fine SA Colt
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3940
- Tue Apr 01, 2008 11:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Who are your Favorite Western Actors
- Replies: 63
- Views: 8295
- Tue Apr 01, 2008 9:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: NEED A STOUT 45-70 LOAD
- Replies: 35
- Views: 11026
Two classic heavy loads that work and have worked for me in three different Marlin M95s one Browning 1886 Carbine and two other single shots is 400 Speer or 405 Remington with 53 Grains of 3031 and 350 Rn or FP Hornady or Speer bullets with 55 grains of 3031 Still use that to day in my Remaining Mar...
- Tue Apr 01, 2008 9:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Who are your Favorite Western Actors
- Replies: 63
- Views: 8295
Well OF COURSE John Wayne is Numero UNO then it looks like to me that Tom Selleck and Sam Elliot are next in line My favorite all time western is WInchester 73 with Jimmy Stewart so I cant let him out . Some one mentioned one of his other I like Naked Spur to ( he used a Marlin 94 in that one ) Glen...
- Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Highest velocity 45/70 loads
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1282
- Fri Mar 28, 2008 7:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Anyone here into traditional archery?
- Replies: 63
- Views: 7735
- Thu Mar 27, 2008 2:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Good season for me and Kate.
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3992
Thanks Scott for the quick reply I wanted to be sure because mine is a 26 IN barrel also and knowing your success with the BP I wanted to try to do the same thing I have shot BP in this gun before but not without a lot of unburned powder I think the answer may lie in your using a much heavier bullet...
- Thu Mar 27, 2008 7:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Good season for me and Kate.
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3992
Great Post Scott I alwasy like seeing any thing Kate has done NICE BUCK Please refresh my memory without me trying to research a lot of back posts on your load . Last I recall I THOUGHT it was a 530 Grain Cast with B/P but I may be mistaken Havnt shot my sharps in a while, fooling with others in the...