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by John in MS
Sat Apr 08, 2023 12:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Want to Save Money on Dillon Precision?
Replies: 1
Views: 210

Re: Want to Save Money on Dillon Precision?

Great info!! Thanks! :)
John
by John in MS
Sun Apr 25, 2021 12:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer request for my Dad. Update.
Replies: 38
Views: 3315

Re: Prayer request for my Dad.

Sir, I'm very sorry for your Father's injury and hope he heals well and recovers soon! I also wish the best for your mother and you as well. If you can't visit, perhaps you can get a call in to speak with him before surgery. The nurses' station on the ward where he is could probably help with that, ...
by John in MS
Sat Mar 07, 2015 10:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A B-17 came to visit
Replies: 17
Views: 2422

Re: A B-17 came to visit

Pretty cool! One of these days I would like to see one up close, my father was a ball turret gunner on one. You OWE it to yourself to fly in one of these while you still can!! After being a WW2 warbird fan since 1969, I finally had the money when a plane was here. I went for a flight on the Memphis...
by John in MS
Sat Dec 13, 2014 11:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mystery .257 levergun wildcat
Replies: 22
Views: 2871

Re: Mystery .257 levergun wildcat

Very interesting!! I will be following closely!

Thanks for sharing!
John
by John in MS
Sat Jun 28, 2014 7:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Explain it to the Wife
Replies: 5
Views: 1149

Re: Explain it to the Wife

Glad y'all are alright!! Thanks for the reminder! I consider these episodes to be life's giving one a lesson with free tuition. Hope your wife realizes that this has always been and always will be a possibility. These events can erupt with ZERO warning most anywhere, and for some reason, that is jus...
by John in MS
Fri Jun 27, 2014 12:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Collath Single Shot 6.5x52R
Replies: 16
Views: 2390

Re: Collath Single Shot 6.5x52R

Gorgeous!! I hope you will keep us posted on your results, and the effectiveness on game.
.25-35 is a fascinating caliber, to me.

Thanks,
John
by John in MS
Fri Apr 04, 2014 10:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Three Amigos
Replies: 21
Views: 2536

Re: Three Amigos

Beautiful! How do they shoot?

John
by John in MS
Sun Jan 05, 2014 1:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A year ago today, in memory of Snoop dog
Replies: 35
Views: 3035

Re: A year ago today, in memory of Snoop dog

My condolences, and I feel for you! But, if it's any consolation, that dog appears to have had about the world's finest "Dad!" Glad to see the adventures he got to go on, and I cracked up over his pulling the sled loaded with dog food! I'm sure he had a fine life with you -- much better th...
by John in MS
Sun Dec 29, 2013 2:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How to thin the herd
Replies: 34
Views: 3179

Re: How to thin the herd

Dave, very wise words... This in particular, I can identify with from personal experience: "It is always good to find someone to give at least some of them to. It can be hard to find just the right person but they are out there. I t is best to give them stuff when they are young and can use it ...
by John in MS
Wed Dec 18, 2013 5:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done - new pics! 1952 Marlin 336 better than new project
Replies: 71
Views: 12100

Re: 1952 Marlin 336 -better than new project

"It is not my rifle, but there is no way I would ever spray coat it." Ditto. There's a guy trying to sell a nice, early S&W Model 19 around here -- he's been at it for a long time, because it's been Duracoated. Nobody will touch it with a 10 foot pole. There are some guns that just sho...
by John in MS
Sun Dec 01, 2013 10:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 reloading, 115 gr lead bullets, 'universal load'
Replies: 11
Views: 3569

Re: 30-30 reloading, 115 gr lead bullets, 'universal load'

Based on my experience with plain-based, machine-cast .30 cal. bullets, i think you may find them pretty hard to get to shoot well. Pushing plain-based bullets with the typical hard commercial lube to 1400=1500 fps seems a bit ambitious, but it might work. You may find best accuracy at lower velocit...
by John in MS
Mon Nov 25, 2013 10:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How do you do it? Attach sight hood.
Replies: 9
Views: 1242

Re: How do you do it? Attach sight hood.

M. M. Wright wrote:I have a snap ring plier that has flats on it. Kinda like duck bill pliers only they open instead of squeezing.
Me too -- works like a charm!
John
by John in MS
Tue Oct 29, 2013 10:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My new love...the 22 Short
Replies: 34
Views: 3752

Re: My new love...the 22 Short

Thanks, and glad you enjoyed it! Sorry you don't get to hunt squirrels any more --
maybe you'd enjoy C.S. Landis's book on hunting small game with the .22. (I'm blocking
on the exact title right now.) I really liked that one -- and it is entertaining!
John
by John in MS
Sun Oct 27, 2013 6:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My new love...the 22 Short
Replies: 34
Views: 3752

Re: My new love...the 22 Short

My experience with .22 shorts started at summer camp, where the highlight of each day was "riflery class." There, we were issued a whopping 10 Shorts and practiced prone on small bulls eyes, using old single-shot rifles which required you to pull the striker back to cock them after loading...
by John in MS
Thu Oct 03, 2013 6:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bad times 357 round
Replies: 20
Views: 3057

Re: bad times 357 round

Skeeter Skelton did a lot of work with Lyman's 358156 GC/SWC, and was well pleased with it. Molds can be hollow-pointed fairly easily nowadays. If I were to settle on this bullet, I'd get a multi-cavity mold for most of my bullets, and HP a single cavity mold for greater ease of casting the ones for...
by John in MS
Wed Oct 02, 2013 7:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pellet gun targets
Replies: 19
Views: 2137

Re: Pellet gun targets

"Squirrels+attic=bad news!" That's for sure! My parents had squirrels in their attic, and tried every non-lethal means they could think of to drive them away, for quite some time. Then a friend of theirs burned to death in a fire caused by squirrels gnawing on wiring insulation in her atti...
by John in MS
Sat Sep 21, 2013 9:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question about Remington model 25...
Replies: 10
Views: 1939

Re: Question about Remington model 25...

Sixgun's not kidding about them being the size of a .22 -- The last one I saw at a show, I almost missed because
it was in a rack of .22 pumps. Only after I went back to look at one, did I realize one was a .32-20!

Very nice, light rifles!

John
by John in MS
Mon Sep 02, 2013 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 38 wcf and 44 wcf UMC hollow points ?
Replies: 13
Views: 1803

Re: 38 wcf and 44 wcf UMC hollow points ?

w30wcf , Very cool pictures! I envy your comprehensive knowledge of these old calibers! :D We can always count on you to contribute valuable information -- thanks very much! Cool find on those old cartridges -- and I think a .38-40 Win 92 rifle is a very worthwhile piece, even if they don't get muc...
by John in MS
Thu Aug 22, 2013 8:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finished another holster
Replies: 12
Views: 1730

Re: Finished another holster

Excellent! Very professional looking!

John
by John in MS
Thu Aug 22, 2013 8:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not ONE Enemy
Replies: 60
Views: 5292

Re: Not ONE Enemy

Personally, I think OS's posts are fun, pleasant and always interesting. The alleged "complaint" ( :shock: :o ) strikes me as ludicrous in its' over-reaction to entirely appropriate pictures. :roll: Political Correctness is used as a weapon to strangle any ideation/expression that Liberals...
by John in MS
Tue Aug 06, 2013 10:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Year-round dove season
Replies: 14
Views: 1720

Re: Year-round dove season

Does anyone know how they are, as table fare?

Bigger, easy to hit, no limits... hmmmmm... :)
by John in MS
Thu Aug 01, 2013 10:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 74, what do we know about them?
Replies: 14
Views: 3304

Re: Winchester 74, what do we know about them?

Glad I could help! I hope someday to see pics of you on one of your outings, sporting a fine old Winchester
and some well-earned game! :D

John
by John in MS
Wed Jul 31, 2013 8:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 74, what do we know about them?
Replies: 14
Views: 3304

Re: Winchester 74, what do we know about them?

My Dad bought one in 1938, and it has given excellent service ever since. While I was in Graduate School, some local entrepreneurs opened a 100-yard indoor range. I mounted a 24X Leupold target scope on it and tested it with my best lot of Eley Standard (brown label) -- their cheapest grade of match...
by John in MS
Wed Jul 24, 2013 10:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fillet knife reccomendations?
Replies: 20
Views: 2634

Re: Fillet knife reccomendations?

When stationed in Germany back in the early '80's I sent my Dad a Puma "Mariner" filet knife, which was made before the company was sold and quality went down the tubes. He used it with great results -- flexible, razor sharp blade that holds a good edge and is easy to sharpen. Has a red, f...
by John in MS
Wed Jul 03, 2013 11:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 800 fps aint enough for hasen - need a hammer
Replies: 34
Views: 4010

Re: 800 fps aint enough for hasen - need a hammer

Another vote for the Air Arms TX200 in .177, using wadcutter H&N or RWS match pellets. These pellets ate very accurate, impart more shock to the target, and cut a sharp-edged "cookie-cutter" hole that promotes rapid blood loss. Mine chronos 940 fps and will stay under 1" at 50 yar...
by John in MS
Thu Jun 20, 2013 10:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Advice on Gun Belt For Field
Replies: 17
Views: 1659

Re: Advice on Gun Belt For Field

Charles,
thanks for the good info! I've been looking at the web belts for some time.
Do you have a preference for either tapered or billeted ends, and if so, why?

Thanks,
John
by John in MS
Mon Jun 10, 2013 9:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How do YOU pick a puppy...
Replies: 35
Views: 3224

Re: How do YOU pick a puppy...

German Shepherd puppy -- I wanted a calm one, and one of the litter was isolating away from the others and very quiet. Bad mistake: she had bad genetics (unbeknownst to me, obviously) and had all sorts of anxiety problems, didn't bond with us like normal dogs, had poor impulse control and was animal...
by John in MS
Sun May 12, 2013 4:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Carlos Hathcock aka: 'White Feather'
Replies: 17
Views: 2810

Re: Carlos Hathcock aka: 'White Feather'

If you compare this guy's forehead height/shape to that of Carlos, I think you won't see
much resemblance. Photo attributions err all the time. Doesn't look like CH to me... FWIW.

John
by John in MS
Sat May 11, 2013 10:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Carlos Hathcock aka: 'White Feather'
Replies: 17
Views: 2810

Re: Carlos Hathcock aka: 'White Feather'

I've seen that pic hundreds of times, never attributed to Hathcock. I am certain that's not him.
John
by John in MS
Thu Apr 11, 2013 10:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hollywood is a BAD influence!
Replies: 17
Views: 1718

Re: Hollywood is a BAD influence!

"Don't watch Quigley, you will be mortgaging the house to buy a Sharps. :lol: "

Yup. He's right... BTDT, got the T-shirt!! :D

That movie is pure rifle porn, if there is such a thing! :mrgreen:

John
by John in MS
Tue Mar 12, 2013 8:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite cast boolit in a Browning Model 53
Replies: 9
Views: 1775

Re: Favorite cast boolit in a Browning Model 53

Thanks! That will be a useful benchmark!

John
by John in MS
Fri Mar 08, 2013 11:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite cast boolit in a Browning Model 53
Replies: 9
Views: 1775

Re: Favorite cast boolit in a Browning Model 53

Thanks, guys, for the great information! :D

Out of curiosity, what kind of groups were you able to get with your better loads at 100 meters (yards)?
Thanks,
John
by John in MS
Thu Mar 07, 2013 10:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite cast boolit in a Browning Model 53
Replies: 9
Views: 1775

Re: Favorite cast boolit in a Browning Model 53

Shasta, that's mighty good shooting!
Mind if I ask what powder (s) you have been getting good results with?

Thanks,
John
by John in MS
Tue Feb 12, 2013 10:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help! My forum view is microscopic!
Replies: 5
Views: 896

Re: OT: Help! My forum view is microscopic!

Awesome!! Thanks, guys!! I can see it again! :D
by John in MS
Mon Feb 11, 2013 11:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help! My forum view is microscopic!
Replies: 5
Views: 896

Help! My forum view is microscopic!

Howdy, folks,
Something happened to my computer/settings? that reduced the print size on my view of this forum to the size of ant-tracks. All other sites are
normal. I've looked hard for a solution but no luck. Does anyone here know how to fix this?

Thanks,
John
by John in MS
Fri Jan 11, 2013 11:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Movie shots
Replies: 11
Views: 1240

Re: Movie shots

My Dad's best friend was an infantry platoon leader in Europe from right after D-day through the Battle of the Bulge. He was in a lot of combat and suffered badly from PTSD/survivor guilt all of his life. He almost never talked about his experiences, but did mention that the first German that he kil...
by John in MS
Fri Jan 11, 2013 11:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 357mag cat sneeze loads?
Replies: 13
Views: 1950

Re: 357mag cat sneeze loads?

You might consider a lead round ball load. Lighter weight = less energy, and the ballistically inferior shape loses velocity very quickly. Many folks have worked them up to shoot to POI at ~25 yards with their normal hunting loads. There is a wealth of info on this on the Cast Boolits website. Good ...
by John in MS
Thu Jan 03, 2013 11:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mescalero - Happy New Years
Replies: 18
Views: 1129

Re: Mescalero - Happy New Years

"OS,

You could please put me on the PM list!! :D :D

Steve"

What Steve said!! :D
by John in MS
Mon Dec 31, 2012 1:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for info on where to live in Canada
Replies: 26
Views: 2359

Re: Looking for info on where to live in Canada

How would one go about getting dual citizenship?

John
by John in MS
Wed Dec 19, 2012 11:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: J P Sauer 45
Replies: 5
Views: 641

Re: J P Sauer 45

The price would be extremely high here. I see them offered for sale in blue finish periodically,
and in excellent condition, they aren't fast sellers at a top-dollar price of $400.

They do appear to be well made (West German quality), but that price is obscene, IMHO.

John
by John in MS
Tue Nov 27, 2012 10:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You Decide: 2013! My next pistol!
Replies: 28
Views: 1878

Re: You Decide: 2013! My next pistol!

"The 2" 454 is like a democrat.......useless. If I'm gonna get another 1911, its gonna be a Colt or a Springfield"

I'm with Sixgun!
by John in MS
Tue Nov 13, 2012 11:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Levers still killing bucks
Replies: 10
Views: 1441

Re: Levers still killing bucks

glad to hear that you're still hunting with your DAD ...don't sweat the tree-stand...from a guy who lost his WWII vintage Dad back in 2000, i'd say having the pleasure of your Dad's company and having a great story about the demise of this year's deer is priceless ( plus the use of leverguns is alw...
by John in MS
Thu Nov 08, 2012 9:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BLACK FRIDAY: THE RECKONING
Replies: 2
Views: 769

Re: BLACK FRIDAY: THE RECKONING

"...because everything with "the reckoning" sounds cooler after you add it."

:lol:

So true!!

John
by John in MS
Mon Oct 08, 2012 10:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Four Dead in Five Seconds"
Replies: 13
Views: 2933

Re: "Four Dead in Five Seconds"

Great read! Thanks very much for posting this!

John
by John in MS
Sun Oct 07, 2012 11:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Revelation of a Cockroach Hunter
Replies: 44
Views: 9330

Re: Revelation of a Cockroach Hunter

"Sooooo, where's the pics of the trophy bug with you posing with your gun?" I'm sure he rushed it right to the taxidermist.... probably be back in a few weeks, mounted on a nice walnut plaque... :lol: Hey, Ji, did you opt for a full head/shoulders mount, or just a Euro-style skull and ante...
by John in MS
Sun Oct 07, 2012 1:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Made Ithaca 37
Replies: 10
Views: 1504

Re: New Made Ithaca 37

Out of curiosity, would a like-new, relatively late-production original Ithaca 37 have any mechanical, technical or reliability advantages/disadvantages vs. the new-manufactured ones? I recently saw an original in 20 ga., and other than having rather plain wood, it seemed very nice. Any thoughts wou...
by John in MS
Sun Sep 16, 2012 10:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Things that will bring back memories your whole life.
Replies: 24
Views: 2652

Re: Things that will bring back memories your whole life.

"Nobody was fool enough to try and take me out of there as that [German] Shepherd loved me and would take chunks out of anyone who came close to me :lol:" Gundownunder, that reminds me of one of my GSD's that I had while in the Army, stationed at {scenic :roll: } Ft. Polk, LA. My wife baby...
by John in MS
Wed Sep 05, 2012 8:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can't see the bullet holes @ 200 yards....
Replies: 7
Views: 988

Re: Can't see the bullet holes @ 200 yards....

Yes, I have fired in 300-yard reduced HP rifle matches. It's important to see where each shot goes as you fire it, in slow-fire. They had white target cloth hung from the back of the target frames at a 45 degree angle to catch the sunlight. It made even .223 bullet holes in the black easy to spot in...
by John in MS
Sun Aug 12, 2012 4:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Welcome to "Adopt a critter, Spfld division".
Replies: 11
Views: 2547

Re: Welcome to "Adopt a critter, Spfld division".

I got to pet a "rescue"possum that had been saved as a baby, and as said above, it was very clean and docile, with amazingly soft, silky fur -- due to good nutrition, its coat was just beautiful! The owner said that despite their fierce-looking teeth, they are very non-aggressive, and all ...
by John in MS
Sat Jul 21, 2012 10:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New introduction of the Win 71!
Replies: 8
Views: 1515

Re: New introduction of the Win 71!

" 'Lawyered up' with redundant safeties? No, thank you. :|"

Same here. No reason to buy this when real, GOOD ones
(including the Brownings) can still be found at reasonable prices!

If I passed 1 at a store, I wouldn't even glance at it out of curiosity.

John