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by Pepe Ray
Sat Apr 10, 2010 10:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Moving to Maine-Gun laws?
Replies: 18
Views: 3339

Re: OT-Moving to Maine-Gun laws?

FYI heads up; The authority to issue CW permits only reverts to the State of Maine if the local town government refuses to accept the responsibility. there are small towns in the state with boards of selectmen who have the guts to handle the job. If you have a choice in locating a home it will be ne...
by Pepe Ray
Tue Mar 09, 2010 12:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi 92 woes
Replies: 5
Views: 3765

Re: Rossi 92 woes

I'll take a stab at that one. You failed to include in your list of parts a very small ring. It might resemble a collet used in copper/plastic tubing plumbing. except that it's much smaller. I've had them break and fall out causing immediate concern. I addressed the problem at once so didn't experie...
by Pepe Ray
Wed Dec 09, 2009 5:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 39A Century Limited Rear Sight Question
Replies: 19
Views: 2444

Re: Marlin 39A Century Limited Rear Sight Question

1886;
Yep.
Filed it in my sight stash when I installed the Redding Peep on my M39.
Are you a collector?
Pepe Ray
by Pepe Ray
Tue Dec 08, 2009 10:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 39A Century Limited Rear Sight Question
Replies: 19
Views: 2444

Re: Marlin 39A Century Limited Rear Sight Question

1886;
Did you ever find that Marlin sight?
Pepe Ray
by Pepe Ray
Tue Nov 10, 2009 6:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stolen firearms
Replies: 10
Views: 2574

Stolen firearms

I've been going thru some OLD files.

Back in July of '04 Geo. Madis had some firearms stolen.
Descriptions were posted here.
Does anyone know if any headway has been made in recovery of these items?
Pepe Ray
by Pepe Ray
Mon Nov 02, 2009 8:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - For double gun fans
Replies: 3
Views: 678

Re: OT - For double gun fans

Ahh, memories! In the '70's, Savage contracted with Valmet to manufacture a combination gun called the Model 2400. It was available in 308Win/12 gg or .223/12gg. I hunted with my .308 version for about 10 yrs. Very handy. Balanced well and YES, the barrel regulation was a POC (that's Cake) Thanks fo...
by Pepe Ray
Tue Oct 27, 2009 12:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Deer Processing Video
Replies: 14
Views: 1458

Re: OT - Deer Processing Video

Keep in mind that the "butcher" shop is a business. The bottom line is profit. Time and labor are expensive. The cuts will be made with that in mind. The beef/pork cutting charts are all made to that end. Your always better off doing it yourself and following the "reverse" proces...
by Pepe Ray
Mon Oct 05, 2009 12:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- special run of obsolete ammo - anyone?
Replies: 8
Views: 1140

Re: OT- special run of obsolete ammo - anyone?

Is Brazil the only source for a group buy?
Seems to me that the volumn of product would allow some "in country" producers to be interested.
Or has this already been explored?
Pepe Ray
by Pepe Ray
Mon Aug 24, 2009 11:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Religious question
Replies: 48
Views: 3735

Re: OT - Religious question

Sin can be any activity that tempts a person to imbibe beyond the limits of there own self control. -- Excess in anything is self destructive.
Pepe Ray
by Pepe Ray
Wed Jul 22, 2009 12:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-What kind of material would be a good substitute for bone
Replies: 5
Views: 604

Re: OT-What kind of material would be a good substitute for bone

Dried Hemlock; Acquire Hemlock Studs. Fresh production should be Steamed Green (partially dried to reduce shipping costs) as construction grade must be wet or you can not use normal nailing construction techniques. Rip studs into desired strip sizes. In drying they will warp, twist, and split unless...
by Pepe Ray
Sun Jul 05, 2009 9:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Anybody shoot 6.5x54 Mannlicher Schoenauer?
Replies: 9
Views: 1791

Re: OT - Anybody shoot 6.5x54 Mannlicher Schoenauer?

Old Shatterhand: Thanks. 1st, I wouldn't even look at E-bay website if they were giving away gold nuggets to every other viewer. 2nd, The price of a "collectors item" such as that would make a big dent in my "07 taxes. 3rd, Don't have a Mannlicher, nor a Carcano, nor a Ruskie nor anyt...
by Pepe Ray
Sun Jul 05, 2009 9:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Does anyone know if a lee press will take dies from
Replies: 7
Views: 785

Re: OT-Does anyone know if a lee press will take dies from

Just a "Heads UP" In some of Lee's turret models the holes are spaced close enough to impede the easy turning of the lock rings from OTHER manufacturers. Personally, I like the Lee lock rings so I buy them extra to replace the other brands. You, however, may find that unworkable. Oh well. ...
by Pepe Ray
Wed Jul 01, 2009 11:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Anybody shoot 6.5x54 Mannlicher Schoenauer?
Replies: 9
Views: 1791

Re: OT - Anybody shoot 6.5x54 Mannlicher Schoenauer?

Yes! Love the cartridge but cant handle the Mannlicher action, nor any split bridge action. Gotta have a receiver sight, at least, before I can hit anything. My M-S is on a M98 Mauser with an old Lyman and a set trigger. A carbine to make your heart skip a beat. It's the only one of my assortment th...
by Pepe Ray
Sun Jun 21, 2009 4:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - From the Queen of Tri tip.
Replies: 45
Views: 2956

Re: OT - From the Queen of Tri tip.

O.S. Both sites are very nice in mid September. You know why. My late wife and I met in So. Cal. It was there I made my first mistake when I introduced her to lobster. Even tho it was the Australian var. she was hooked. After we moved back to Maine, whenever we'd have a tiff she'd remind me that the...
by Pepe Ray
Sun Jun 21, 2009 3:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - From the Queen of Tri tip.
Replies: 45
Views: 2956

Re: OT - From the Queen of Tri tip.

Oh!! My mistake Sorry!! Apologies to both O.I and O.S. Blame it on C.R,S. if you will. I was so taken buy the pictures I got swept away. For the past several years I've had to rely on the Texas Roadhouse or Longhorn's to get my fix. The local supermarkets sometimes have a good selection of rib eyes ...
by Pepe Ray
Sun Jun 21, 2009 2:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - From the Queen of Tri tip.
Replies: 45
Views: 2956

Re: OT - From the Queen of Tri tip.

Wow!! I approve, O.I.---Both of the cut and the extra heat. BUT. Can I have an official meat cutters deffinition of "Tri-tip"? I used to have a great chef who knew about all of that good stuff. She passed away a few years ago and I'm still learnining how to survive. Tri-tip is new to me. P...
by Pepe Ray
Mon May 04, 2009 2:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: M92 Raw Materials that Shoot
Replies: 21
Views: 2179

Re: M92 Raw Materials that Shoot

Too much cafine!!




:P
by Pepe Ray
Mon Mar 16, 2009 12:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Peep sight on an old WIN 94 How much damage for collector pr
Replies: 15
Views: 1838

Re: Peep sight on an old WIN 94 How much damage for collector pr

My apologies are offered up to all affected by my errors. After dis assembling my rifle and under good light and with good calipers I've confirmed that the hole spacing is .400" +/- .002" both on my M39 and on the various Lyman and Williams receiver sights in my possession for the Win 94 a...
by Pepe Ray
Tue Mar 10, 2009 8:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Please, talk to me about Lee Collet Dies
Replies: 10
Views: 1084

Re: Please, talk to me about Lee Collet Dies

Hi Hobbie;
If the die was assembled w/all its parts you should not have been able to make the collet dissappear into the body.
P.R.
by Pepe Ray
Mon Mar 02, 2009 4:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rebarreling a Savage 99 in .260 Rem
Replies: 14
Views: 6142

Re: Rebarreling a Savage 99 in .260 Rem

Hi again; Because of my unique requirements, 160gr. RNJ bullets, I had to use a military take off bbl.so I could get the twist needed. None of the bbl makers offering "Off the shelf" bbl had what I needed. Of course, "deep pockets" can get what they want, but a SS monthly check w...
by Pepe Ray
Mon Mar 02, 2009 1:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rebarreling a Savage 99 in .260 Rem
Replies: 14
Views: 6142

Re: Rebarreling a Savage 99 in .260 Rem

Hi mergus; The most important aspect of this job is to be certain you have a receiver that will feed the .308 Win. The 300 Sav just won't cut it. A removable magazine model will be clearly manufactured after they started chambering the 308W. In the spool magazines you must use ,either a .308W model ...
by Pepe Ray
Wed Feb 25, 2009 7:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tang Sight Question.
Replies: 16
Views: 1443

Re: Tang Sight Question.

Shasta:
I agree, the Merits are great, BUT they don't fit in the Lyman tang sight.
DO THEY TYCER? :lol:
Pepe Ray
by Pepe Ray
Sat Feb 21, 2009 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What kind of automobile is a Henry?
Replies: 7
Views: 1350

Re: What kind of automobile is a Henry?

The Henry J was not an automobile that any tycoon would send for "anyone'.
Best described as America's YUGO.
by Pepe Ray
Sat Feb 21, 2009 6:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin forearm(how to thin out)???
Replies: 13
Views: 2585

Re: Marlin forearm(how to thin out)???

I wouldn't use power tools unless I was VERY skilled w/them. Too much damage can be done too quickly to suit me. An old fashioned coarse rasp or a modern Stanley stamped steel rasp would be my tool of choice. Don't be in a hurry and admire your progress often.
Pepe Ray
by Pepe Ray
Mon Feb 09, 2009 3:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Peep sight on an old WIN 94 How much damage for collector pr
Replies: 15
Views: 1838

Re: Peep sight on an old WIN 94 How much damage for collector pr

Well, jdad, The only Marlin I have is a model 39 (22LR) and the hole spacing is indeed 3/8". But tell me this, Why are the Lyman and Williams receiver sights (5D or FP) advertised as fitting both the Winchester and the Marlin with the same model sight? Those sight screw spacing is 13/32". ...
by Pepe Ray
Sun Feb 08, 2009 1:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How do you size a bullet down .014"
Replies: 18
Views: 2135

Re: How do you size a bullet down .014"

I've never done a radical resize of a hollow base or nose boolet. I have done enough The rad. resizeing to know one thing. The lead must move. As it is displaced the length must grow. In order to be assured of EVEN displacement you must be sure ALL the grooves are filled with lube before sizing begi...
by Pepe Ray
Fri Feb 06, 2009 3:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Peep sight on an old WIN 94 How much damage for collector pr
Replies: 15
Views: 1838

Re: Peep sight on an old WIN 94 How much damage for collector pr

jh45gun: Hi again; I believe that that may be one of the reasons there is no more NEW Redfield receiver sights. They tried to cover too many bases. Whereas Marlin and Win cooperated with the sight companies regarding hole spacing on the center fire guns, the fact that ,at the time, there was no LA W...
by Pepe Ray
Wed Feb 04, 2009 4:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 375 win conversion
Replies: 8
Views: 915

Re: 375 win conversion

If you rebarreled to .307Win you could be real close. The 30-30 case does not have enough capacity. In a truck you'd say, Nah. not enough CC's. Ya gotta have the room to burn the fuel and push the power.
Pepe Ray
by Pepe Ray
Wed Jan 28, 2009 12:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Texas Rangers vs General Patton.
Replies: 9
Views: 1305

Re: OT- Texas Rangers vs General Patton.

Yes, they are missed. But make no mistake about it. We've still got some men left. When the time comes "the cream will rise to the top"!
by Pepe Ray
Tue Jan 27, 2009 9:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 255 gr bullets in the 375 Win
Replies: 8
Views: 1570

Re: 255 gr bullets in the 375 Win

Hobie; My first 3 attempts were denied because the pic was too big. There appears to be 2 different ways to describe a pic size. Hgt x Wdt (800x600)----or--File size Bytes- KB--MB etc I've been working with the software that came w/my Canon. Yes, I can reduce a pic and still be able to focus on part...
by Pepe Ray
Mon Jan 26, 2009 5:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 255 gr bullets in the 375 Win
Replies: 8
Views: 1570

Re: 255 gr bullets in the 375 Win

Boy OH boy!!!
If there's anything that can make me feel incompetent, it's this.
Trying to post a USEFULL picture.
There's probably someone out there who can make this legible, but it's not me.
Sorry O.S.
by Pepe Ray
Mon Jan 26, 2009 5:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 255 gr bullets in the 375 Win
Replies: 8
Views: 1570

Re: 255 gr bullets in the 375 Win

3rd try at posting a pic.
Lym38-55-2.jpg
by Pepe Ray
Fri Jan 23, 2009 4:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1886
Replies: 10
Views: 1356

Re: Winchester 1886

A model #71 is a model#86 that's been "tucked and rolled".
by Pepe Ray
Fri Jan 23, 2009 4:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Glass Eyes For My M71
Replies: 25
Views: 1989

Re: Glass Eyes For My M71

Well Idiot! Don't know why you chose that handle because it doesn't match AFAIC. I'll support your notion of a forward mounted (scout) scope. I've got a couple of them. It's true , that they require some practice to become comfortable w/them. A "sharp learning curve" would be one way of pu...
by Pepe Ray
Thu Jan 22, 2009 8:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45 acp
Replies: 12
Views: 2048

Re: 45 acp

No. Why would it be considered?
Pepe Ray
by Pepe Ray
Thu Jan 22, 2009 2:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45 acp
Replies: 12
Views: 2048

Re: 45 acp

Ed Harris has had 3 of them made by 3 different Smiths. The first one was written up by the Smith ,Bob Snapp , in the July ,'83 American Rifleman. All have been on the Marlin '94 action because the Winnies are near impossible to feed the rimless cartridges. The only thing keeping me from owning one,...
by Pepe Ray
Fri Jan 16, 2009 8:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Weather Check!!
Replies: 40
Views: 4023

Re: OT: Weather Check!!

At 7:30 when we tried to start the vehicles, it was -35*F
At 8:30 AM it's -25*F and sunny. Still no start.
Supposed to be like this till Monday when we'll get some snow.
Hope I can get the Honda started before Sat. Want to go to the gun show.
Pepe Ray
by Pepe Ray
Wed Jan 14, 2009 2:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever gun load data - Speer #1 anybody interested?
Replies: 33
Views: 3621

Re: Lever gun load data - Speer #1 anybody interested?

Confirming Joes' supposition. The #3 Speer does show several cast boolet loads for the most common rounds. No identity as to maker except for the 38 WC which is the Speer swaged round.
The swaged bullets are OK fun but limited in application when compared to the home cast product.
Pepe Ray
by Pepe Ray
Wed Jan 14, 2009 2:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever gun load data - Speer #1 anybody interested?
Replies: 33
Views: 3621

Re: Lever gun load data - Speer #1 anybody interested?

Don't expect to find cast boolet data in a manual produced by a manufacturer of JACKETED bullets. As paper publications go Lyman produces a book with BOTH jacketed and cast boolet loads. They also publish a book devoted completely to cast boolets. Other companies have attempted to do this but fell s...
by Pepe Ray
Wed Jan 14, 2009 1:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever gun load data - Speer #1 anybody interested?
Replies: 33
Views: 3621

Re: Lever gun load data - Speer #1 anybody interested?

Is this a memory test? :P
IIRC, Speer was tied in with a mold maker at some point. Ohause ? perhaps? I know that they linked with RCBS for a time. We need a history specialist.
Pepe Ray
by Pepe Ray
Wed Jan 14, 2009 11:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever gun load data - Speer #1 anybody interested?
Replies: 33
Views: 3621

Re: Lever gun load data - Speer #1 anybody interested?

Something to keep in mind when looking for data--old or new. The bullet manufacturers, Speer, Hornady etc. published loads ONLY for cartridges that they made bullets for. There was a time when they didn't make a 45 rifle bullet. That's my primary reason for always recommending to beginners to buy th...
by Pepe Ray
Tue Jan 06, 2009 4:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR - Airspace Violation (Marines humor)
Replies: 12
Views: 1472

Re: OT - Airspace Violation (Marines humor)

Cocky?

Never write a check with your mouth that your body can't cash.!!
8)
by Pepe Ray
Thu Jan 01, 2009 1:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: WHAT ARE THE 3 BEST TASTING FRESHWATER FISH?
Replies: 85
Views: 8571

Re: OT: WHAT ARE THE 3 BEST TASTING FRESHWATER FISH?

Horned pout (Mainer's catfish)
Small Mouth Bass
Large Mpoth Bass

In that order.
by Pepe Ray
Wed Dec 31, 2008 3:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: '92 Scout scope
Replies: 11
Views: 2056

Re: '92 Scout scope

I believe that the M94 is an A.E. model , right? That's why the NO D&T. As near as I can tell, no one has ever made a Scout Mount for a Win 94 Top Eject that didn't require some D&T work. Even the Burris required the barrel band be tapped. I hate to see the confusion and misunderstanding whe...
by Pepe Ray
Mon Dec 29, 2008 9:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Case Slimline Trapper
Replies: 3
Views: 693

Re: OT - Case Slimline Trapper

I was gonna post a picture of some of my stuff.
Don't see any way of attaching a pic -here. from my desk top.
Oh well!
Pepe Ray
by Pepe Ray
Sat Dec 27, 2008 7:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Wolfe Publishing
Replies: 15
Views: 1886

Re: OT: Wolfe Publishing

WinM71 reflects my feelings , nearly.
I refuse to pay Wolfes prices for their binders. Use the Sq.D's from the office supply stores w/the plastic mag. holders purchased in quantity.
I find this to be my most used reference library.
Pepe Ray
by Pepe Ray
Sat Dec 06, 2008 7:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: help identify a scope
Replies: 10
Views: 1168

Re: help identify a scope

MarlinMan;
Looks like you called it.
I just checked my 1965 G.D. and found confirmation of your statement. It seems that that method of turret attachment was quite common a.t.t.
Good call
Pepe Ray
by Pepe Ray
Sat Dec 06, 2008 5:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: help identify a scope
Replies: 10
Views: 1168

Re: help identify a scope

It's European, probably German.
I have a variable very much like it except it is well marked.
B.Nickel (a logo) Marburg/L
The turrets are in a saddle mount screwed to the tube and the caps are similarly threaded.
It's a shame that you can find absolutely NO markings at all.
Pepe Ray
by Pepe Ray
Sat Dec 06, 2008 4:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What scope on which rifle?
Replies: 19
Views: 1730

Re: What scope on which rifle?

Can you tolerate another viewpoint?
To me they are so close in viewing features, I'd lean toward their respective abilities to handle recoil. It's probably still argumentative but I'd trust the Weaver to hold up to recoil longer than the other,-Swift?
My $0.02.
Pepe Ray
by Pepe Ray
Sat Dec 06, 2008 2:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Whetstone ,Where to buy
Replies: 18
Views: 1975

Re: OT: Whetstone ,Where to buy

Stone quarried in Arkansas, whichever grade. Smith's is a good brand name. A "regular guy" needing to sharpen his skinner/gutter or his kitchen cutlery will do best with a Wachitaw stone. (Natives please forgive the spelling.) Get as large as you can afford. A 4 in. pocket stone is absolut...