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- Sun Sep 20, 2009 10:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: loads for 50-110
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1779
Re: loads for 50-110
I will ,Buffalo Bore ammo says it will , buit will it cycle in the gun not sure . If if can no need for a 50 AK . I iw ll have my 50 AK chambered for 50-110 as well if it can choot both why not . the 50-110 given an equal gun will alllways get more power .
- Sun Sep 20, 2009 9:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: loads for 50-110
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1779
Re: loads for 50-110
I was just told the 50 AK can be shot in any modern 50-110 is that correct . Will it cycle ok etc ?????
- Sun Sep 20, 2009 8:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: loads for 50-110
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1779
Re: loads for 50-110
Sounds like realk good penatration .I think mine nmight pack a good wallop , 30 inch barrel to boot to get max velocity and sight radius , bolt peep and dead mule recoil reducer in the stock to help out a little . I want to try one of the Huge Russian Boars at Bear Mountain . they say they have had ...
- Sun Sep 20, 2009 6:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: loads for 50-110
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1779
Re: loads for 50-110
Thanks I will call him tomorrow . I had tried him earlier but he probably does not answer on sunday ,as he is working on a special 375 W. for me . Where was the water buffalo hunt and how did the 348 do ? Were you backing up another guy ?
- Sun Sep 20, 2009 5:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: loads for 50-110
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1779
loads for 50-110
Does any commercial company or private hand loader service (maybe a member ?) load max loads for a newly made 50-110 ? In doing a search I found a company, Mashburns , that had lots of old big bore ammo , they showed a box of 50-110 +P and it said Grizzly ammo but when I went to Grizzly ammo it says...
- Sat Sep 19, 2009 10:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: LOOSING MY MIND
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3374
Re: LOOSING MY MIND
Tactical huh , I hope he does not read this and it gives him an Idea for an excuse !!!! Very funny
- Sat Sep 19, 2009 2:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: LOOSING MY MIND
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3374
Re: LOOSING MY MIND
I never went to him before this . I found him in the yellow pages with some stuff like" if you want the best come here" . He also makes very ellaborate iron gates for people's homes and his gun repair shop is surrounded by the other iron works. The thing is he just looks tired and worn out...
- Sat Sep 19, 2009 12:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: LOOSING MY MIND
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3374
Re: LOOSING MY MIND
He said he did fill it some how but he knows he owes for the stock. My first option is a brand new stock from Winchester etc A replacment stock set which is the same as being orriginal as the wood has no serial number in it that I am aware of and all the Winchester stocks for that model are bolt on ...
- Sat Sep 19, 2009 12:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: LOOSING MY MIND
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3374
Re: LOOSING MY MIND
good advice !!!
- Fri Sep 18, 2009 11:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: LOOSING MY MIND
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3374
Re: LOOSING MY MIND
waiting till monday as I might have a source of unused Winchester factory stocks sets . That will solve the problem . Just tried to finds the small tifle stock compas on line and no luck so far . Still also considering the small eilver shield type inlay as well , even if this winds up a spare stock
- Fri Sep 18, 2009 10:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: LOOSING MY MIND
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3374
Re: LOOSING MY MIND
Thanks . Anyone know where to get the stock compas ? I have not seen the since Herters used to sell them
- Fri Sep 18, 2009 9:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: LOOSING MY MIND
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3374
LOOSING MY MIND
I recently got an as new Winchester Big Bore lever action rifle 375. I took it to a gunsmith for a few things to be done like sling swivels added . He called me today and said WELL I GUESS I OWE YOU A NEW STOCK !!!!! Believe it or not he took off the stock and drilled the hole in the top instead of ...
- Mon Sep 14, 2009 5:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Model 95 sling swivel
- Replies: 7
- Views: 435
Re: Model 95 sling swivel
Ok now here is the accurate info for anyone else with a model 95 . DONT get the Uncle Mikes Winchester lever action barrel band sling swivel for a 405 it is to small . That only fits arround .650 diameter barrels . The 405 is a bit over .700. You need sling number 1597-2 which is fOR A SHOTGUN sized...
- Sun Sep 13, 2009 9:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Model 95 sling swivel
- Replies: 7
- Views: 435
Re: Model 95 sling swivel
Thanks . Are they made by Uncle Mikes then ? It would help to know who makes tnese adjustable different clamp on swivels as I can only find one size with Uncle mike Does anyone know ? I allready bought one that was wrong .
- Sun Sep 13, 2009 7:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Model 95 sling swivel
- Replies: 7
- Views: 435
Re: Model 95 sling swivel
are you saying the magazine model comes in different diameters ? When I bought the magazine one for my 94 I dont remember their where diameter optionms for the magazine model ?
- Sun Sep 13, 2009 3:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Model 95 sling swivel
- Replies: 7
- Views: 435
Re: Model 95 sling swivel
I see now it is the one for tubular magazines . That was not clear so I orderd the one that realy was for a barrel (seemed right since it was for a barrel ) and not a magazine . Thanks
- Sun Sep 13, 2009 1:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Model 95 sling swivel
- Replies: 7
- Views: 435
Model 95 sling swivel
I recently asked about sling swivels to use o na model 95 winchestrer. I have the newer 405 model . I was told to get Uncle Mikes barrel band model for levers . I did those but my gunsmith says the barrel of the gun is to large for the solid ring and also it wont go over the front sight as it is not...
- Wed Aug 26, 2009 4:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: DO YOU OWN A 375 WINCHESTER ???
- Replies: 10
- Views: 781
Re: DO YOU OWN A 375 WINCHESTER ???
it is a good idea and thanks
- Wed Aug 26, 2009 4:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: DO YOU OWN A 375 WINCHESTER ???
- Replies: 10
- Views: 781
Re: DO YOU OWN A 375 WINCHESTER ???
Yes, good idea of course you can use it in a 375 H&H. And it would be good for a lower velocity better exanding round . So are you interested in getting some without having to buy the the large minumum order ? Ok ,once again here is why I am posting 1. not everyone handloads or has profesional p...
- Wed Aug 26, 2009 1:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: DO YOU OWN A 375 WINCHESTER ???
- Replies: 10
- Views: 781
Re: DO YOU OWN A 375 WINCHESTER ???
Hi Giff I will be able to post those specs after Grizzly obtains them . They are pros at this . Presure will be held to what the gun is safe with . The 150 slugs is total and we dont have to do that many loaded rounds . That is why if enough people are interested maybe we can just get 40 loaded roun...
- Wed Aug 26, 2009 9:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: DO YOU OWN A 375 WINCHESTER ???
- Replies: 10
- Views: 781
Re: DO YOU OWN A 375 WINCHESTER ???
They allready have the bullet, but the jacket is to thick . They will redo the jacket to fit the velocity of this round . This is confirmed from Hawk . I think you should run out and buy one hahaha
- Wed Aug 26, 2009 1:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: DO YOU OWN A 375 WINCHESTER ???
- Replies: 10
- Views: 781
DO YOU OWN A 375 WINCHESTER ???
I have antothr thread here where I wantd to get some special 300 grain flat nose expanding rounds for my model 94XTR but thought it might be also good to start a thread about how to get them . . Grizzly amuniition is working with me and Hawk precison bullets will produce a 300 grain flat nose with a...
- Tue Aug 25, 2009 10:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 300 grain 375 winchester loads
- Replies: 3
- Views: 560
Re: 300 grain 375 winchester loads
everyone with a 375 Winchester take note I am working with Mike at Grizzly ammo to have Hawk precision bullets make a special thicknes jacket for their 300 grain .375 flat nose slug that will expand at the 1800-1900 fps velocity we expect . The normal one will not . This will put the 375 winchester ...
- Sat Aug 22, 2009 9:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hunt Africa in America - Sept 11,12th, '09
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3752
Re: Hunt Africa in America - Sept 11,12th, '09
I tried to find some pictures on the site of the water buffalo cross offered on the hunt. Can you tell me more of where I can see what they look like and the size ? How are they hunted , stalk , spot etc and how many of then are on the property ? Do they have the temperment of a Cape (hope so ) ? I ...
- Fri Aug 21, 2009 10:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 300 grain 375 winchester loads
- Replies: 3
- Views: 560
Re: 300 grain 375 winchester loads
thanks , just tried to call . Will call durring working hours. Are you open tomorrow ?
- Fri Aug 21, 2009 9:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 300 grain 375 winchester loads
- Replies: 3
- Views: 560
300 grain 375 winchester loads
I see Hawk bullets makes a .375 flat nose slug . Has anyone tried this in the 375 Wincester model 94 ? I would love to try the extra weight but I dont hand load. Can anyone suggest a good custom loading service that could work me up some loads like this . I realize this is a bit long maybe for the c...
- Wed Aug 12, 2009 4:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sling swivels on a model 95
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1367
Re: Sling swivels on a model 95
Mike , the 71 is in the for end cap at the end of the magazine tube that I have . The 95 has no such end cap so is yours screwed in the for end , in the wood or mounted on the barrel itself ?
- Wed Aug 12, 2009 2:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sling swivels on a model 95
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1367
Re: Sling swivels on a model 95
what does the forward one look like ?
- Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sling swivels on a model 95
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1367
Re: Sling swivels on a model 95
I do not mind the looks of just the studs . I am more concerned that a for end mounted swivel will bash your hand on recoil. At least in the 405 I heard this was not uncommon .
- Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sling swivels on a model 95
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1367
Re: Sling swivels on a model 95
Great pictures , thanks !!!
- Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sling swivels on a model 95
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1367
Re: Sling swivels on a model 95
Sounds good to me , if yours is a 405 what have you used it on and what were the results ?
- Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sling swivels on a model 95
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1367
Re: Sling swivels on a model 95
THANKS , I had allready ordered that one but then thought perhaps it would not fit tight enough etc . Do you think I should go for the brass shim ? I dont want it rotating and rubbing off the blue etc ? William
- Tue Aug 11, 2009 9:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sling swivels on a model 95
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1367
Sling swivels on a model 95
What does everyone suggest for sling swivels on my newer model , model 95 Winchester in 405 caliber ? I have heard a sling stud in the for end could bang up your hand pretty good ,but I can not find a good barrel mounted stud ? I noticed some orriginal rifles had under barrel mounted studs and some ...
- Thu Jul 23, 2009 9:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: tang length Vs Peep site
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1109
Re: tang length Vs Peep site
Thanks Jeff but I found the solution, although I think it is way overpriced . Frontier Americana of Fargo makes the bolt aperature site for the model 71 and can do the machine work to install it . You need to send them the bolt and firing pin . The bad news is the cost is $450 . I suppose their is a...
- Wed Jul 22, 2009 10:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: tang length Vs Peep site
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1109
Re: tang length Vs Peep site
Thanks , they will work but the way it bulges out form the side of the reciver, looks clunky , to me, anyway . The 71 has an elegance about it . The Bolt site looks very elegant and the tang site looks traditional lever I have a side mounted aperature on my model 95 405 but that is a duplication of ...
- Tue Jul 21, 2009 10:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: polyfill filler
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2895
Re: polyfill filler
If you read my email it says "Mic Says " So yes I was repeating the information Mic told me and thought I made that clear. If this were info I was certain about I would not have taken the ammo that was sent to me and would not ask as I would allready know the answer . I also said what Mic ...
- Tue Jul 21, 2009 8:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: polyfill filler
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2895
Re: polyfill filler
Mic seems to have some good scientific reasons against the fillers which seem more substanitive then , maybe he is not correct , at least to me . He says the only filler he feels comfortable in using is florist foam which is made from cellulose and crushes when the round is fired . Synthetic fillers...
- Tue Jul 21, 2009 5:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: polyfill filler
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2895
polyfill filler
Ok when I got my 50-110 from Regan Noneman he told me the load he used in the bullets I supplied (special spire point Hawk slugs intneded for single shot use , 650 grains ) was IMR 4759 , 34 grains with a polyfill filler I hace his email and just copied it, so no mistake here . I was just talking to...
- Tue Jul 21, 2009 4:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: tang length Vs Peep site
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1109
Re: tang length Vs Peep site
Sent him an email but got no response of any kind ????
- Mon Jul 20, 2009 6:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: tang length Vs Peep site
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1109
Re: tang length Vs Peep site
Thanks !!!!
- Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: tang length Vs Peep site
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1109
Re: tang length Vs Peep site
WHO IS RANISBIT ?
- Mon Jul 20, 2009 10:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: tang length Vs Peep site
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1109
tang length Vs Peep site
I have a custom ,new model 71 with the modern short tang . I wanted an aperature site and a gunsmith I used in Vegas put the marbles fold down one on the rifle but when I got it , the bolt of course does not clear the site when it is standing , error number one I also asked for a nice express set of...
- Mon Apr 28, 2008 9:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I need advice
- Replies: 86
- Views: 11319
- Sat Apr 19, 2008 1:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I need advice
- Replies: 86
- Views: 11319
- Sat Apr 19, 2008 1:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I need advice
- Replies: 86
- Views: 11319
Ok , on some flinters , if you look at Tim Browns custom flintlocks and go to the gallary you can see a high art German Jaeger with a brass Barrel he made for me as well as a Matching pistol , I think he also has some shots of the boar I toolk with the 75 caliber rifle a few years ago . As to stock ...
- Fri Apr 18, 2008 9:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I need advice
- Replies: 86
- Views: 11319
- Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I need advice
- Replies: 86
- Views: 11319
- Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I need advice
- Replies: 86
- Views: 11319
I agree over all its a nice piece . The trap was my idea and hand made by the smith as far as I know . As for the scope its really funny as I hate them moslty . I used to rib all my friends who went hunting with them calling them optical delusions as I said you are deluding yourself into thinking it...
- Thu Apr 17, 2008 9:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I need advice
- Replies: 86
- Views: 11319
I guese this is supposed to be a sarcastic question in the first place ? I did explain in a few posts that it is a turn of the century style 6x long eye relief scope . I thought it might be fun to try and see how far out I could hit somthing with a 50 -110. I had a model 94 when I was 12 . I prefer ...
- Thu Apr 17, 2008 8:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I need advice
- Replies: 86
- Views: 11319
ok thanks to a kind member here arew the shots of the gun I took today. My close up camera was out of space so I had to use what I had . Still you can see at the butt plate end the groslly uneven chopped up pad . The shadow portion is the divit , not to mention the inletting at the bottem is sloppy ...