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I've read that the Win WLP primers for magnum and standard loads are fine for H110/296, and then again I've read you really really really must use a true magnum primer. I load full power 44 Magnum cartridges using H110 and Winchester LP Standard/Magnum primers and they have always performed well. T...

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I've read that the Win WLP primers for magnum and standard loads are fine for H110/296, and then again I've read you really really really must use a true magnum primer. I load full power 44 Magnum cartridges using H110 and Winchester LP Standard/Magnum primers and they have always performed well. T...

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I too think the 45/70 Govt. and the 444 Marlin are interchangeable. And I think a 330 grain bullet is a heavy bullet. And both cartridges will make gravel out of big rocks any day of the week.

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KirkD wrote:There must be a story behind why you chose your new handle. I've called myself that many times under my breath.

There is but it's quite long, sordid, and boring all at the same time.

Besides those nice old leverguns you tote around are far more interesting topics.

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AJMD429 wrote:...I quit listening to the folks who say they "aren't powerful enough for big game in the U.S." Yeah, right...

Somebody actually said a 444 Marlin is not powerful enough for big game in the U.S.? Are they smart enough to tie their shoes or spell their names?

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I think the 270 Winchester is the finest western deer cartridge available. I have seen many deer dropped in their tracks when hit with a 270 Winchester using nothing more than plain old factory loaded 130 grain Cor-Lokts or Power-Point bullets. When I was younger I moved up from the 308 Winchester t...

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thornblom wrote:Pard, I can't bring myself to call you that. We haven't talked in a while. How have you been?
Kill your black bear yet? Alaska just keeps getting further away for me. I guess I will just have to settle for the lower 48.

Sincerely,
Dave (Bubba) Thornblom

PM sent.

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I'm still here, but now I'm an Idiot.

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Pistol grips here. My large hands just prefer the feel. Same here. Straight grips cock my wrist more than I like. I think Marlin makes a good pistol grip, followed closely by Winchesters's M71. My Trappers all have straight grips, but I hope to make up a Trapper some day with a pistol grip. Anyway,...

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What would an extended hunt be without a vehical breakdown of some sort? Sounds like fun - thanks.

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Those are some pretty pigs. Is this what the Leverguns Texas safari has to offer?

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Just a darn good thing you didn't have a 32 special, now that would of really mashed those rocks...... :o :wink: I hope to shout. :wink: At least it was a 75 degree day with not a whisper of wind or cloud in the sky. Just me, some rocks, well oiled guns, and a good supply of ammo. I wish I were the...

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I feel bad now. I used a handgun cartridge to bag my 200# plus buck two days ago in my puny 16" 94 trapper.. I was seriously undergunned. I should have used my Win 94 in 32 special or my Savage 99 in 308. I wasn't even using those heavy hardcast that will take down any game on the planet. No, ...

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Idiot it correct about Arizona rocks. Not only are they prolific breeders they can be overtly hostile. Some times you just have to shoot them in self defense. In times like this a handgun of any kind just wont do anything but make them giggle as you tickle them. You just gotta bust 'em good with a ...

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THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR FPS AND THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR BARREL LENGTH TO GET IT. Amen. Yup. It ain't "handgun cartridge" vs "rifle cartridge" it's handgun vs rifle. If you havn't seen it you have no idea how much more powerful a rifle is, compared to a handgun. Amen again....

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Sometimes I need a reminder or two about handgun cartridges verses rifle cartridges. Occasionally there rises a debate about which is more powerful the mighty 44 Magnum or the tender 30-30 Winchester? The debate usually rises to a roar and only wains after insults are hurled or the flames of the fir...

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Nice Handi Hobie.

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First make a line or mark between the center of your rear sight groove and your front sight to properly index the new front sight placement. Then cut the barrel with a pipe cutter (go slow and you may want to put piece of electrical tape around the barrel where the cutter frame rests to avoid scratc...

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Lefty Dude wrote:I use one Large Pistol Primer for all my 44 reloading. The Winchester LPP is a standard/Magnum Primer.

Ditto. Sure makes it easy without any lack of performance.

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No, assuming it's chambered in 44 magnum. If its chambered in 45 Colt, you can only shoot 45 Colt in it. The 44 Special cartridge is a slightly shorter and lower pressure ("lighter") cartridge than a 44 Magnum. They do, however, shoot the same bullets. You can shoot 44 Special cartridges i...

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The bullets meplat is slightly narrower than a standard SWC's, but not by very much. The jacket is some copper alloy but seems to be pretty thick and rolls over the flat point leaving only a small amount of lead exposed and recessed. I took one bullet, laid it on an anvil, and smacked it pretty hard...

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180 grain bullets are for sissies!

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Woopsy-daisy!

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The 30-30 in a 16" Trapper barrel does not loose enough performance to hinder it's use as a hunting rifle. A few feet per second slower won't matter to the deer, he'll never know the difference. They are definitely NOT a toy. Joe and a couple other posters are correct, the loss of velocity in ...

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2ndovc wrote:I've found in "My" .44s that 10 Grns. of Unique and a 240 gr. SWC is a fun, non-abusive and accurate load.
I shoot more of those than just about anything else.

jb

This is my mid-range load as well.

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During the latest bullet shortage I bought a box of Sierra 44 Caliber 250 grain FPJ bullets to load in my 44 Magnum. They are a truncated cone bullet with a small exposure of lead at the tip. They look like they wouldn't open very easy and could be pushed very fast. In addition, I've shot a box or t...

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Growing up and early years: Get up and feed the livestock then eat breakfast (big meal). Lunch at noon (big meal). Finish afternoon work and break for supper (big meal with desert). Finish work, including bucking bails before the dark. What the heck is dinner? Nowadays: Get up and eat breakfast (cer...

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"It depends on what the definition of is is" (Clinton). It ain't really "failure" because it killed the animal. It is really "failure" because it failed to open within the advertised velocity range. eric65, if you want to make a point or observation among all the lawyer...

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shawn_c992001 wrote:Just wondering if it was possible,

I've been down that road too. I finally had to lay out the cash for the chambering I wanted.

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I've got mine stored (read left) all over the place. Some are in empty ammo boxes, others in Clorox jugs with a hand sized holes cut in them, some find there way into baggies and zip-lock bags, and others are scattered about the house, garage, and sheds in some sort of box or boxes. They are all, ho...

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Chamber pressures of a 3.5 inch is pretty steep and the barrel steel treatment may not be up to it. In addition, if it was designed for 3 inch, don't expect it to feed and function correctly with an additional half inch shell. I think you would be better off finding one chambered for 3.5 inches inst...

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What? No dings, no nicks, no scratches? Hmmmmm..... There is nothing more simple than a knife, an axe, and an NEF. I use my NEF 410/45 Colt Paradox a lot. In fact it will be rolled out again in a couple weeks for more doves and rabbits. There is nothing more simple than a break-open, hammer (not reb...

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The SDB is not practical to change. I've revisited the 650 and it can be done in about 30 to 45 minutes after you've bought around $100+ worth of goods. $100+ is less than another press, so I will look into it further. However, I have been down this road with the SDB and wound up getting another pre...

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I own Winchesters and Marlins, 94s and 1894s, 71s and 1895s, Big Bores and boring, and I like them all. But, the one that answers the call is a little old Marlin 1894 .357 Magnum with a 20" barrel and full magazine tube. It's an older one without a safety, but the ones with safeties are no wors...

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The thing that's attracting me to the Hornady is the locnload deal. With it set up like that changing cartridges would just be a matter of swapping the dies, and the shell plate, and adjusting the powder measure. There it is! Thanks Don, that rattled my memory a bit and I will look into the Hornady...

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Hey Ranch, you're already famous, but your occupation will insure you'll never be rich. :wink: I am leaning toward another Dillon, but I am thinking of a turret press set-up instead. The Dillons are good, but they are too darn hard (at least for an idiot) to change from one cartridge to another, so ...

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Joe, thanks for the response and advice. What you suggest is what I do now for about half a dozen cartridges. But for supplying shooting practice, or even hunting that doesn't require some "jokes, tricks, fool your friends" bullets, and especially where an afternoon's worth of shooting may...

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I own way too many 30-30s and can't keep up with the empty brass. I'm ready to find either a progressive loader or turret press or something faster than my old RCBS Rock Crushers or whatever the green anchor is called. I own Dillions (SQR-DLB and 650) for loading buckets of 357 and 44 Magnums, but h...

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game keeper wrote:I'd hate to shoot poor old Bigfoot only to find out it was some dumb fool in a Halloween costume!

And a "dumb fool" wouldn't taste any good at all.

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That's a nice buck there ol' timer. I sure is good to be out hunting.

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Shoot it, of course. I hear they're pretty big, which means a least a months worth of meat. And one can't eat it while its alive. I figure a Marlin 336 chambered in one the new 33 caliber over-achiever rounds would do the trick. Hit it once and hit it hard and it should go down. Use one of them fanc...

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I grew up shooting deer with a 308 Winchester. Go down to Wal-Mart and pick up a green and yellow box of 150 grain Core-Lokts, or silver box Winchester Power-Points or Silver Tips, or a blue box of Federal Hi-Shok soft points, or any other major brand using basic soft point bullets and go kill a dee...

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Hobie wrote:I've seen some WV women that might not be distinguishable.

"and that woman she gets uglier and meaner every day, but I got 'er boys, that makes me the winner."

Hobie, your comment got me laughing - thanks.

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Well I don't know about you, but the hot links they sell at Sam's Club are hard to beat. I like to boil them to cooked then grill them to serve. They are best inside a fresh potato bun with mustard, jalapenos, and some sliced cheddar cheese.

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I used to kinda like the .243 Winchester. I could shoot coyotes up close and far away, knock over any deer that stumbled in the way, kill any other vermin that needed killing, and shells could be picked-up at any drug store in town. Oh, and there was always a "taken for granted" 22LR ridin...

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I've got a couple 44 Magnums and 45 Colts just to avoid these types of arguments. When I'm pushing poop with the gray stubble guys I tout the 45 Colt and all its virtues and superiority's. When hanging with the not as gray bunch I hang my hat on the 44 Magnums proven record. And when I go hunting I ...

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I didn't see anything I wanted in a levergun so I didn't vote. They already make a 45 Colt and 45/70 Government, so I didn't opt for the .454 Casull. I still wish they'd produce the 475 Linebaugh they teased us with a couple years back. Now that they are Remington, who knows what they're up to.

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I've always wondered about a gun-mounted light; it just seems like a big target to me and would draw fire if there was a serious problem. Any comments along that line?Grizz A light is an instictive target. I never mount one to a gun, but instead hold it as far away from me as possible. Jumbeaux, a ...

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FWiedner, that is one neat carbine.

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