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- Fri Dec 17, 2010 12:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Scoping my leverguns....(sigh)........
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2499
Re: Scoping my leverguns....(sigh)........
I have a 1.5X5 on mine and usually leave it on 1.5 power. Thats really all you need out to 150 yards, IMO. My son has a fixed 2.5 on his 30/30 and he has killed a pile of deer.
- Tue Dec 07, 2010 11:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How is your state doing ?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 5444
Re: How is your state doing ?
Tennessee Wildlife Resources does a great job, in my opinion. The biggest problem we have is killing enough deer in the Middle Tennessee area. We can kill three doe per day, but many people don't kill enough doe. We like to fill our freezer, so we do our part! We can check the deer in via the intern...
- Wed Sep 08, 2010 10:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: What Is Your Early Season Footwear?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2275
Re: OT: What Is Your Early Season Footwear?
Crocs.....that's right, I said crocs
Man.....that's redneck, eh?
Man.....that's redneck, eh?
- Wed Sep 08, 2010 10:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Revolver
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5091
Re: New Revolver
They made some factory Low Walls in 454. I do not know how many. But they made some. I just missed a real deal on one about a month ago. A fellow had one he wanted to sell for $650, and it had great wood on it also. A soon as I contacted him it was gone. I would have bought that one in a minute for...
- Tue Aug 31, 2010 10:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lyman 21 vs. 41 on the Win 1895
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2934
Re: Lyman 21 vs. 41 on the Win 1895
I have an old (1906) Winchester 1894 with a model 21 on it. My carbine is in .32 WS and I have seen several .32 WS carbines with the model 21 sight. My guess is that the ability to have so much elevation adjustment with the model 21 Lyman was appealing to owners of .32 WS carbines that might choose ...
- Mon Jul 12, 2010 9:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- preserving snake skin?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1346
Re: OT- preserving snake skin?
I did a copperhead hide last year with the glycerin/alcohol and it has remained soft and supple. Very easy to do. I just used some liquid
glycerin from the drug store.
glycerin from the drug store.
- Tue Jun 08, 2010 11:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Father's Day Book Drawing: NEW WINNER REDRAWN
- Replies: 43
- Views: 5320
Re: Free Father's Day Book Drawing: PLAINS INDIANS
I'd love a chance. Thanks!
Derek
Derek
- Wed May 05, 2010 10:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Made Some Hawken Smoke
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1772
Re: Made Some Hawken Smoke
Pardon my ignorance....what is Birdog6 patch lube? I might need to try some in my Hawken! Maybe it can make me shoot like that! The T/C stocks don't have much drop and they tend to be rough on the shooter cheek....especially from the bench. I try to stay of the bench and use shooting sticks instead....
- Tue May 04, 2010 9:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Where to find a checkered steel buttplate
- Replies: 5
- Views: 513
Re: Where to find a checkered steel buttplate
Thanks a bunch guys. Wind.....I'll drop you an email. I appreciate it!
Derek
Derek
- Tue May 04, 2010 10:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Where to find a checkered steel buttplate
- Replies: 5
- Views: 513
Where to find a checkered steel buttplate
I have searched and can't find a plain, flat checkered steel buttplate for a Winchester 94. I need the one that was used on the later pre-64 guns. Anybody have a lead on one?
Thanks guys.
Derek
Thanks guys.
Derek
- Wed Apr 21, 2010 10:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Show us your 1911's
- Replies: 78
- Views: 14164
Re: OT - Show us your 1911's
My Springfield "Loaded" model. Only thing not stock are the grips.
- Sat Feb 13, 2010 10:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Does anyone have a 1911 style that never malfunctions?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 5878
Re: OT: Does anyone have a 1911 style that never malfunctions?
I have a Springfield "loaded" model that has never failed. Most of the rounds through it have been 200 grain cast loads with Unique.
A load I chose for economic reasons, not reliability. I have had a great experience with the Springfield.
A load I chose for economic reasons, not reliability. I have had a great experience with the Springfield.
- Fri Feb 12, 2010 8:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30-30 plinking loads
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3313
Re: 30-30 plinking loads
I found a cheap way to get some light bullet plinking loads in my 30/30s. You will find that plain-based cast bullets intended for the .32 pistol rounds are relatively cheap. They tend to be sized .312-.314. All three of my 30/30s will chamber cast bullets sized .311, so I bought a Lee .311 push-thr...
- Sun Dec 27, 2009 7:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - stolen derringer recovered
- Replies: 34
- Views: 1604
Re: OT - stolen derringer recovered
Great news Mike! What caliber is your Bond Arms? I've been pondering one in .45/.410
- Wed Dec 16, 2009 11:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30-30 Cast bullet loads
- Replies: 19
- Views: 9441
Re: 30-30 Cast bullet loads
I've had luck with that bullet and 29 grains of W748.
- Mon Nov 30, 2009 1:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .35 Remington success
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1789
.35 Remington success
I got this rifle, my first centerfire, in 1976 at age 14. It has scored more deer than any other rifle I own. Ammo isn't available at Walmart for $9 anymore, but I have dies and tons of brass. Both of my sons killed their first deer with this same rifle. Light recoil and a blood trail that is imposs...
- Tue Nov 03, 2009 10:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Beam scale recommendation?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 909
Re: Beam scale recommendation?
I've been using the Lyman I have since I was 14 years old. darn.....that's 33 years!
- Wed Sep 09, 2009 8:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Your Fav "Saturday Nite Special"/Throwaway...
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2535
Re: OT - Your Fav "Saturday Nite Special"/Throwaway...
I bought a used Heritage Manufcturing "Stealth" for $150. 9mm, 20 ounces empty and 9+1 capacity. Very similar to the KelTec 9mm. When I shot it the magazine would drop out of the gun! I called Heritage and they had me send it to them. They returned the gun with an all new upper and charged...
- Thu Jul 09, 2009 10:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need opinions on Marlin purchase
- Replies: 9
- Views: 766
Re: Need opinions on Marlin purchase
That year model should have a slim stock with no checkering and no safety. That would be worth a few bucks to me.
- Wed Jul 08, 2009 9:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Holsters and holster wear.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1173
Re: OT- Holsters and holster wear.
+ 1 Doc.....I love a little holster wear on my pistols. I also like a little sweat and oil on my holsters!
- Wed Jul 08, 2009 8:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT ... Drinking
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1202
Re: OT ... Drinking
If 10 will kill me give me 9.
- Wed Jul 08, 2009 8:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need opinions on Marlin purchase
- Replies: 9
- Views: 766
Re: Need opinions on Marlin purchase
How about $300 ? I'd say that is fair both ways.
- Mon Jun 29, 2009 11:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Favorite pocket knife and why?
- Replies: 75
- Views: 7764
Re: OT - Favorite pocket knife and why?
Case Medium Stockman........everyday.
- Thu Jun 18, 2009 10:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester M94 Quality
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2598
Re: Winchester M94 Quality
My oldest was made in 1905 and my newest in 1975. The 1975 model is more accurate, but it sure doesn't look as good.
I took steel wool to the receiver since it was freckled anyway. The 70's model has more slack and rattles a little, but it is my
go to gun when I need to hit the woods.
I took steel wool to the receiver since it was freckled anyway. The 70's model has more slack and rattles a little, but it is my
go to gun when I need to hit the woods.
- Wed May 27, 2009 8:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 120 grain Cast Bullet loads for the .30-30
- Replies: 5
- Views: 819
Re: 120 grain Cast Bullet loads for the .30-30
10-12 grains will lead your barrel if you don't use a gas check, most likely. I shoot 7 grains of Unique behind a 115 grain plain based bullet. It is accurate and no leading.
- Fri May 22, 2009 11:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-Anybody got a USFA Rodeo II? Opinions wanted
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2475
Re: OT-Anybody got a USFA Rodeo II? Opinions wanted
I believe the Rodeo II is the matte nickle finish. I haven't actually seen one of those, but I have owned a blued Rodeo for a few years now. For what use you describe I think the Rodeo is about perfect. I'd love a Colt or a high dollar USFA, but for regular use I'll take the Rodeo. I "buffed&qu...
- Thu May 21, 2009 10:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tred Barta paralyzed!
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1708
Re: Tred Barta paralyzed!
Anybody that duck hunts from a boat with a long-bow has to be an alright guy!
- Tue Apr 14, 2009 10:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Redfield peep sights for Win 71 / 1886 ?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6333
Re: Redfield peep sights for Win 71 / 1886 ?
I have one on a Winchester 94 and I really like it.
- Wed Apr 08, 2009 10:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Waaay OT: Fossils? UPDATE WITH ANSWERS!
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1792
Re: Waaay OT: Fossils? UPDATE WITH ANSWERS!
I routinely find sea shells on our property here in MiddleTennessee. They claim that this part of our State was once the sea floor of a shallow ocean.
Crazy, huh?
Crazy, huh?
- Fri Mar 27, 2009 9:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old fishing reel
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1297
Re: Old fishing reel
That is a fine lookin Mitchell 300 spin cast reel in the first pic. I grew up fishing with those and had a full supply of replacement parts. If one started acting up we could rebuild it to like new. These newer reels aren't made to fix.....at least not the cheap ones I buy!
- Wed Mar 25, 2009 9:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT _ Gunleather Rewiew
- Replies: 2
- Views: 543
Re: OT _ Gunleather Rewiew
I bought my first holster from Rob when he was still in Arizona. It is for a 3 inch S&W J-Frame. At that time I had him make me a belt and it is almost a "must-have" in my book. I recently had him make me a pancake for my short barreled Blackhawks. That holster actually makes even the ...
- Tue Mar 10, 2009 9:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .44 Mag reloading question
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1389
Re: .44 Mag reloading question
A lead weight from the fishing supplies at your local store works great. Very soft and you can get ones that are sized to suit you. I use the bullet shaped weights used by plastic worm fishing. Get them a little larger than you bore and you are good to go.
- Mon Mar 09, 2009 8:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .44 Mag reloading question
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1389
Re: .44 Mag reloading question
There is a pretty good chance the Lee Liquid Alox will solve your problem. I think your bullets are too hard.
- Mon Mar 02, 2009 10:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: buying a muzzleloader barrel(s) for squirrels
- Replies: 5
- Views: 610
Re: OT: buying a muzzleloader barrel(s) for squirrels
Green Mountain barrels can be had the drop in to the TC Hawkens, and I'm sure that would od in the White Mountain also. They have them in .32, but if'n it were me I'd go with the .40 caliber. I little lighter and easier to clean. I have a TC Cherokee in .32 and I like it. Accurate as all get out. ht...
- Mon Mar 02, 2009 10:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Slicking up a Win 94?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1808
Re: Slicking up a Win 94?
I ordered a set of reduced power springs from Wolff for my 94AE. They sell a set with a 13 and 15 lb spring, IIRC. I used the 13 lb and I have had complete reliability, but if you don't have such luck you can step up the the 15lb spring. Big improvement with not much effort or money. http://www.guns...
- Sun Feb 22, 2009 10:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Caliber/firearm wish list
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2263
Re: Caliber/firearm wish list
rhead wrote:I want a 92 clone chambered for 327 Federal. I wouldn't cull a Handi rifle either.
+1
- Thu Feb 19, 2009 12:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT -- Tell me about Tennessee.
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2740
Re: OT -- Tell me about Tennessee.
My wifes family is all from Whitwell, TN. I live just out of Nashville and can be there in an easy two hour drive. Whitwell and Dunlap are typical rural small town Tennessee cities. Most of the the folks are hard working and honest. My wifes family are all big hunters and they kill lots of big bucks...
- Thu Feb 19, 2009 12:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Question for you Winchester 1894 experts....authentication
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3223
Re: Question for you Winchester 1894 experts....authentication
I look forward to seeing pics of your rifle J. I have an old 1894 .32WS that is just a few numbers lower than yours. Mine is a SRC and the only special order item is the smooth metal shotgun buttplate. It does have the Lyman 21 also. It seems that the Lyman 21s show up on a fair number of old .32WS....
- Sat Jan 31, 2009 12:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: truck gun
- Replies: 45
- Views: 4173
Re: truck gun
For the urbanites, the truck gun might be a car gun. Easily concealable is good. Secure storage is mandatory: http://images44.fotki.com/v1409/photos/5/590147/2786028/gunbox-vi.jpg My choice would probably be a 3" or 4" stainless .357 revolver. Used ones frequently sell for $300 or less. T...
- Wed Jan 21, 2009 3:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Way off Topic- Canoes
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1976
Re: Way off Topic- Canoes
+1 on the Scanoe. I use one quite a bit on Tenneessee streams and rivers. They are not great to paddle alone. I usually mount an electric trolling motor to the back on the larger and swifter streams, especially if a weak paddler is manning the front! They do hold a lot of gear and are almost as stab...
- Sun Jan 18, 2009 8:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: C&R license question(s)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1333
Re: C&R license question(s)
I thought it was worth the effort. I get dealer pricing from Midway USA and Brownells that have saved me way more than license cost. It sure is nice to have a C&R eligible gun shipped right to your door!
- Tue Jan 13, 2009 12:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Which mould?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 873
Re: Which mould?
One advantage to the Lee is it can be had in six-cavity. I have the Lee 452-200 swc, and it will make a pile of bullets in a hurry. Shoot 'em in my .45 Colts and my 1911. I have some bullets I bought cast from the RCBS 270SAA and they look and shoot good.
- Sun Jan 11, 2009 10:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Okay.....LEAST favorite cartridge
- Replies: 122
- Views: 12489
Re: Okay.....LEAST favorite cartridge
For me it's the 7mm Magnum. The only magnum rifle I ever owned. Too long, too loud and overkill in the Tennessee woods I hunt.
- Tue Dec 23, 2008 5:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Advice for Handloading Beginner
- Replies: 33
- Views: 3256
Re: Advice for Handloading Beginner
IMO, the Lee Anniversary kit is a good buy at any stage of reloading. I bought one AFTER I bought a Dillon 550 progressive just to do low volume things on. The Lyman reloading manual was my favorite when I first got started. Go to Lee Precisions website and they have some videos you can download tha...
- Wed Dec 17, 2008 9:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Your favorite Pistol/Revolver?
- Replies: 77
- Views: 8157
Re: Your favorite Pistol/Revolver?
My run-of-the-mill NM Blackhawk .45 Colt.
- Mon Dec 15, 2008 11:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Small and Tender
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1949
Re: Small and Tender
I love it! Cast bullet, Unique and an 1895 Cowboy. That Cowboy model turns my crank.
Congrats k8bor!
Congrats k8bor!
- Fri Dec 12, 2008 1:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Insurance on Gun Collection
- Replies: 10
- Views: 942
Insurance on Gun Collection
I wanted to see if any of you have any experience with these guys. I have a friend that has a nice collection of old Colts, Winchesters and Civil War rifles. Seems cheaper than putting it on the homeowners policy. He has a safe, but likes to display his guns also. Any thoughts appreciated. http://ww...
- Fri Dec 12, 2008 1:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why do I want a 30-30??
- Replies: 66
- Views: 6989
Re: Why do I want a 30-30??
I have a .35 Remington and a .32WS, but the 30/30 is THE most fun cartridge to reload that exist, IMO. I have one that I only shoot cast out of and another that I shoot mostly jacketed out of. I load them with everything from 115 grain cast to 190 grain cast and everything in between. I am now worki...
- Thu Dec 04, 2008 10:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Bluegrass
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1866
Re: OT - Bluegrass
A few years ago I went to the Ryman Auditorium to see a concert that was later broadcast on PBS. It was The Cheiftans along with Allison Krauss, Del McCourey, Earl Scruggs and others. The concert did a great job of showing the connection between Celtic music and Bluegrass. It was absolutely fantasti...
- Sat Nov 29, 2008 5:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT 50 Anniversary 357 Ruger flat top.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1814
Re: OT 50 Anniversary 357 Ruger flat top.
I got one last year. I love mine. I shoot a lot more .38 special than .357 in mine. I also got a set up grips from Private's Grips and they helped the comfort level greatly. The factory grips with hot magnum loads were rough! Mine is very tight and well fit, more so than my other Blackhawks. http://...