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- Mon Jan 25, 2010 11:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lead Fouling
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1010
Re: Lead Fouling
Paper patch your cast and load them like jacketed!
- Mon Jan 25, 2010 11:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: USFA or Vaquero?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2515
Re: USFA or Vaquero?
I would go USAF myself. Unless you enjoy rebuilding a new firearm or repeated trips back to the factory.
- Thu Jan 21, 2010 4:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Taurus TCP/ .380
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5495
Re: OT- Taurus TCP/ .380
I will stay with my Sig p220.
- Thu Jan 07, 2010 11:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Generators
- Replies: 9
- Views: 656
Re: OT - Generators
You cant buy one too big but it is real easy to buy one too small. I have a 12k Onan with auto start and shutoff and I sure wouldnt want anything smaller. The 12k struggles during AC start up. Anything smaller would not hack it.
- Thu Dec 31, 2009 11:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Southwest Kansas anyone?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 590
Southwest Kansas anyone?
Any members from Southwest Kansas in this forum?
- Mon Dec 28, 2009 8:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: rifle slings......?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2900
Re: rifle slings......?
All my rifles have slings. I learned many years ago to shoot with a sling and still do. I use the military adjustable sling.
- Thu Dec 24, 2009 9:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-I HATE autoloaders updated with another one
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1423
Re: OT-I HATE autoloaders updated with another one
I dont post much here, but I have to chime in this time. Dont blame the firearm. I raised 2 kids with guns in the house by teaching them not to touch till they were old enough to to learn how to safely use them. All firearms in my house are loaded, at all times. Everyone knows this so they treat the...
- Fri Dec 04, 2009 1:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 45-70 Hunting load
- Replies: 3
- Views: 747
Re: 45-70 Hunting load
. After five years of trying I have finally found THE load for it. Does everything I want done and is still shootable. I started with new Remington brass, annealed the first ¾ inch using the melted lead method, belled with a Lee expander and primed with CCI 200. The powder charge is 52gr AA 2495. I ...
- Tue Dec 01, 2009 3:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .357 Magnum Hunting... Being Laughed At :(
- Replies: 105
- Views: 28115
Re: .357 Magnum Hunting... Being Laughed At :(
Heck, around here (western Kansas) every one says the 30-30 is not enough gun for deer. Guess they have gotten bullet proof over the years. Any one willing to guess how many deer have fell to the 30-30?
- Wed Nov 25, 2009 2:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My First Lever Action :D
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2465
Re: My First Lever Action :D
BTW....stainless will rust. And when it does it pits really bad. Dont ask how I know!
- Wed Nov 11, 2009 4:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone else seeing this?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 689
Re: Anyone else seeing this?
It's George Bush's fault!
- Tue Nov 03, 2009 10:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Blackhawk fans
- Replies: 6
- Views: 796
Re: Blackhawk fans
I have an OM .41 Mag with XR3-RED, a New Vaquero and 2 of the Lipsey's .44 Spec FTs. I like them all. I think the Lipsey's guns are particularly well fit and finished compared to some of the last 5-6 years BH production prior to the 50th Anniversary FTs. It seems to me that Ruger has stepped up qua...
- Wed Oct 28, 2009 2:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What "ONE" lever gun would you buy yourself?
- Replies: 78
- Views: 6482
Re: What "ONE" lever gun would you buy yourself?
+1 On this rifle. Always wanted one!.45colt wrote:My "Holy Grail" is an original 1886 Extra Lite 45-70. every one I have seen for sale has been thru the roof $ wise. makes me want to Cry.. Elmer Keith owned Five of them.
- Wed Oct 28, 2009 10:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What varmint scope do you recommend?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1942
Re: What varmint scope do you recommend?
On prairie dogs out here I use a Weaver T15 on a .223 and a Redfield Golden Five Star 6x18 on a 25.06.
- Tue Oct 27, 2009 4:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: If only someone made a lever action slug gun
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2233
Re: If only someone made a lever action slug gun
There is a gun auction Nov 8th in Larned Kansas that has 2 or 3 1887 lever shotguns for sale. At least one of them is in 10ga. That should kill a deer just fine!
- Sat Oct 24, 2009 9:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Paper patching bullets
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2607
Re: Paper patching bullets
I have been patching since the 70s. Started out making jacketed .308 bullets fit a Mauser with a .318 bore. I now patch all my cast rifle bullets. I size the bullet to BORE diameter +.001/.0015. I wrap with 2 wraps of 16# green stripe printer paper and twist the tails. Let dry overnight. Clip the ta...
- Thu Oct 08, 2009 9:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Big auction.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 399
Big auction.
Check this out. 675 guns in one day! BE QUICK OR MISS OUT!http://www.carrauction.com/nov8/
- Thu Oct 01, 2009 7:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The defensive levergun
- Replies: 99
- Views: 9982
Re: The defensive levergun
I prefer my Marlin 1895g in 45-70.
- Wed Sep 02, 2009 3:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: HUNTING RIGHTS
- Replies: 2
- Views: 410
HUNTING RIGHTS
Default Hunting Rights under attack Cass Sunstein, President Obama's choice for a powerful regulatory position in the White House, is a rabid supporter of animal rights. Your voice is needed to prevent him from being in a position to harm America's sportsmen. Sunstein, the president's pick to head t...
- Fri Aug 21, 2009 2:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: O.T.-Pistol Question
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1395
Re: O.T.-Pistol Question
I have 4 1911 mags that have been loaded since 1974. They get emptied only when I am shooting and they get reloaded when I am done. They still work fine. BTW they are mil. surplus.
- Wed Aug 05, 2009 12:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Wingmaster.
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2154
Re: OT Wingmaster.
To bad you are over there and not over here. I would trade my 870 for a double in a heartbeat!
- Wed Jul 22, 2009 12:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hunting age
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1139
Re: Hunting age
I got my first 22 at 9 and my first shotgun at 12. I was EXPECTED to put meat on the table. My dad worked 2 jobs (farmer and blacksmith/welder) so most of my hunting was alone.
- Sat Jul 18, 2009 9:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Looking to Scratch the Itch for a SAA.
- Replies: 54
- Views: 4426
Re: Looking to Scratch the Itch for a SAA.
And after 3 or 4 trips back to the factory you MIGHT have some good trading stock.txpete wrote:think ruger.
- Fri Jul 10, 2009 10:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Question about Accurate Arms Powder
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1181
Re: Question about Accurate Arms Powder
AA#5 is THE powder for the 45ACP, IMHO.
- Fri Jul 10, 2009 8:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Best/favorite gun/ammo combo for feral cats
- Replies: 49
- Views: 6589
Re: Best/favorite gun/ammo combo for feral cats
I use a two prong attack when felines threaten our compound......a combination of psychological and chemical warfare. I cause palpable decline in spirit and morale with my dog and I use H20 out of my garden hose to encourage their evacuation. It works, collateral damage is minimal, conforms to exsi...
- Tue Jun 30, 2009 1:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: HUNTING JOKES
- Replies: 5
- Views: 469
Re: HUNTING JOKES
OLD MISTER SMITH. Old Mister smith went in for his annual checkup. He was setting in the exam room when the Doctor walked in and ask “How are you doing these days Mr. Smith?” Mr. Smith replied “Doc, I have never been better. I am 86 years old, last year I took a 22 year old bride, and this year she ...
- Thu Jun 18, 2009 11:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: It ain't perty, but it is a lever, and I need some advice...
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1943
Re: It ain't perty, but it is a lever, and I need some advice...
Why would anyone buy a firearm that has to be rebuilt, or shipped back to the factory two or three times, before it can be used or considered dependable? Never have understood this. Because there isn't a lot to choose from out there nowadays that's done right to begin with. If a person wants a grea...
- Thu Jun 18, 2009 9:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: It ain't perty, but it is a lever, and I need some advice...
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1943
Re: It ain't perty, but it is a lever, and I need some advice...
Why would anyone buy a firearm that has to be rebuilt, or shipped back to the factory two or three times, before it can be used or considered dependable? Never have understood this.
- Mon Jun 15, 2009 7:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cast Bullet limits?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3079
Re: Cast Bullet limits?
Do it the easy way, Paper Patch. You can equal, or in some cases exceed jacketed bullet performance.
- Fri May 08, 2009 10:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Humor -- Life explained
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1048
Re: Humor -- Life explained
Life is a sexually transmitted disease with a 100% mortally rate.
- Wed May 06, 2009 2:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Resizing bullet UP!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 668
Re: Resizing bullet UP!
I bought a nice Lyman mould for my 44mag. I drops a 280gr flat nose GC bullet that is perfect for my Smith. Except one thing, it is only .427dia. Built me a die for my press that seats the GC and bumps them up to .431 at the same time. Works great!
- Wed Apr 29, 2009 7:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Best Gun I ever had
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1980
Re: Best Gun I ever had
Colt Python 4" blue. It seems to be indestructible.
- Mon Mar 09, 2009 9:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just what every 1911 fan needs!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 465
Re: Just what every 1911 fan needs!
Maybe I could trade my stimulus package for one?
- Fri Feb 13, 2009 12:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin question
- Replies: 2
- Views: 454
Re: Marlin question
Thank you. Looked the same to me but I wasn't sure.
- Fri Feb 13, 2009 10:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin question
- Replies: 2
- Views: 454
Marlin question
Is there any difference, action or barrel wise, between a 336 and a 30A?
- Fri Feb 06, 2009 8:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Seasoning a barrel?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1546
Re: Seasoning a barrel?
If lead and copper don't mix, why do CB shooters use gas checks? Me, I paper patch, great way to remove any fouling and a great way to jacketed performance from cast.
- Thu Jan 29, 2009 1:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: truck gun
- Replies: 45
- Views: 4136
Re: truck gun
So is my #4 Mk2 SMLE. Great truck gun.cnjarvis wrote:My guesses are: Simple, Rugged and Inexpensive.
- Mon Jan 19, 2009 1:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: How vital is a Chronograph
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1602
Re: OT: How vital is a Chronograph
I have had a Pact chrno. for 10 years or so. Used the heck out of it for about 2 months, hasent been set up in 7 or 8 years now. Fun toy for awhile.
- Mon Jan 05, 2009 4:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: The Yellowstone super volcano....
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4777
Re: OT: The Yellowstone super volcano....
B.O. scares me a whole lot more...........
- Mon Dec 29, 2008 3:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .30-30 Ackley Improved questions...
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1904
Re: .30-30 Ackley Improved questions...
Marlin says 42500psi is max on their action. Dont think I would try for 60000!
- Mon Dec 29, 2008 10:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .30-30 Ackley Improved questions...
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1904
Re: .30-30 Ackley Improved questions...
Well, your cases will last longer. Plus it looks kind of neat!
- Mon Dec 29, 2008 10:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .30-30 Ackley Improved questions...
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1904
Re: .30-30 Ackley Improved questions...
If you increase case capacity by 10% you can increase velocity by about 2 1/2% at the same pressure.
- Wed Dec 10, 2008 5:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Christmas poem from tne front
- Replies: 2
- Views: 347
Christmas poem from tne front
A Christmas Poem from the front The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light, I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight. My wife was asleep, her head on my chest, My daughter beside me, angelic in rest. Outside the snow fell, a blanket of white, Transforming the yard to a winter delight. ...
- Thu Dec 04, 2008 10:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT 25-06 Remington
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3591
Re: OT 25-06 Remington
My 25-06 is on its 3rd barrel now. It is my long range (350+ yds.) prairie dog rifle. 87 gr Hornadys over 57gr.H4831. .5 for 5 @ 100.
- Tue Nov 18, 2008 10:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- stay away from BSA scopes
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1710
Re: OT- stay away from BSA scopes
I have had one on a 30-06 for years. The rifle weighs 7 1/2 lbs and I load 180gr bullets over 57gr 4350. No problems yet.papabear wrote:Thanks for the advice i was going to get one for my 30-06 that I was going to get taped for a scope now i think I'll get the Bushnell again thanks for saving me
papabear
- Thu Oct 30, 2008 12:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT sorta - Obama and reloading
- Replies: 11
- Views: 909
Re: OT sorta - Obama and reloading
There you go again, clinging to you guns and your religion ! Thats OK, I am doing the same thing out here in Kansas !
- Tue Oct 07, 2008 4:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Considering buying a .410 - your thoughts?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 4495
Re: OT - Considering buying a .410 - your thoughts?
The way I shoot I need to get all the lead in the air I can! 12ga or bigger for me!
- Mon Oct 06, 2008 12:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POLITICS - OBAMA The AN-TI American (The One)
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3297
Re: POLITICS - OBAMA The AN-TI American (The One)
[quote="Aries"]Strange, indeed. In my area on the local TV news, I have seen African Americans admitting that they will vote for him simply because he's black like them. That's not a good enough reason to vote for someone. No, I'm not a fan of Hussein Osama and yes, the name even sounds li...
- Thu Oct 02, 2008 9:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Who is hunting yet?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2669
Re: OT- Who is hunting yet?
Deer, pheasant, dove, coyote, and lots and lots of prairie dogs every year.
- Tue Sep 30, 2008 7:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 45-70 and Paper-patch bullets
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1117
Re: 45-70 and Paper-patch bullets
I have been patching since the early 70s and the 45-70 is one of the easiest of all to patch for. If I can help in any way e-mail me pdawg.shooter@gmail.com.