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by OLBIKER
Sat Jul 12, 2014 9:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stock finishing - Wetsanding first coat of oil finish
Replies: 21
Views: 1830

Re: Stock finishing - Wetsanding first coat of oil finish

Minwax stain and sealer.Minwax tunq oil.Life is good.
by OLBIKER
Fri Jul 11, 2014 7:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Brook Trout and Timber Wolves
Replies: 17
Views: 1616

Re: Brook Trout and Timber Wolves

Those are some nice trout.One of my favorites.yum.
by OLBIKER
Sat Jul 05, 2014 2:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cataract replacement lens
Replies: 10
Views: 1223

Re: Cataract replacement lens

My Wife had hers done with lenses that are for both close and far.I think they are called Crystelx.They cost $5,000 and had a $1,000 rebate.She does not need glasses for anything anymore.When mine were done ,they did one near and the other far.I dont need glasses for driving or shooting ,but if I re...
by OLBIKER
Tue Jul 01, 2014 9:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mic McPherson on Guntalk
Replies: 6
Views: 1688

Re: Mic McPherson on Guntalk

I used to read his articles in The Precision Shooter.He has a lot of knowledge.
by OLBIKER
Sat Jun 28, 2014 9:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thoughts on an Encore rifle?
Replies: 32
Views: 2215

Re: Thoughts on an Encore rifle?

I have two Encores.One is a 50 cal muzzle loader.I use Blackhorn 209 with a Federal 209 primer and have shot up to 15 times with out cleaning.If you use Triple Seven you can barely shoot twice with out patching it.The other is a Custom Encore in 6.5 X 55.it shoots 5 shot groups MOA at 100 all day.Wh...
by OLBIKER
Fri Jun 27, 2014 9:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So What Do You Biker Guys Think ?
Replies: 31
Views: 2265

Re: So What Do You Biker Guys Think ?

I get 50MPGs on my Victory King Pin.Don`t need no stinkin electric Bike.I would like to have a diesel bike to leave a bigger carbon foot print with!!!
by OLBIKER
Fri Jun 27, 2014 9:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My unchallenable theory relating to “Men’s Rules Clarified”
Replies: 24
Views: 1662

Re: My unchallenable theory relating to “Men’s Rules Clarifi

[quote="Hawkeye2"]"You let your women wear pants?"

/quote]


Of course I do.It is easier on their knees when they are gutting my deer or scrubbing the floor.
by OLBIKER
Thu Jun 19, 2014 4:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Long-range muzzleloading champion!
Replies: 38
Views: 4830

Re: Long-range muzzleloading champion!

Thanks guys. I just pulled into Big Timber Montana on my way to Missoula for a BPCR match. 1040+ miles today. So, because I'm stuck in this Super 8 I don't have access to many pictures. I do have one on this laptop that I uploaded The rifle has been about 7 or 8 years in the making. I'm slow (yes, ...
by OLBIKER
Wed Jun 18, 2014 8:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Firing off primers - NOT
Replies: 18
Views: 1390

Re: Firing off primers - NOT

W hy did`nt you just resize the cases with the primer pin out of the die???
by OLBIKER
Sat May 24, 2014 9:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 44/40 VS 45 colt for Deer
Replies: 39
Views: 16974

Re: 44/40 VS 45 colt for Deer

I think the idea of a .44/40 BP load giving pass-throughs on deer to 200 yards is factory fantasy. Bill, Elmer Keith wrote about shooting a bear with a factory .45 Colt cartridge which penetrated the bear completely. The 44-40 from a rifle at 200 yards carries a bit more velocity than the .45 Colt ...
by OLBIKER
Mon May 19, 2014 10:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wisconsin Cartridge Co.
Replies: 8
Views: 1337

Re: Wisconsin Cartridge Co.

They have been around for a long time.They make good ammo.They used to sell reloading components,but I do not know if they still do.
by OLBIKER
Thu May 15, 2014 9:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 336 SC, 35 Rem, Mfg. 1953 (find of the day)
Replies: 11
Views: 1677

Re: 336 SC, 35 Rem, Mfg. 1953 (find of the day)

Getting one in that kind of shape and for that price was a real deal!!! :mrgreen:
by OLBIKER
Wed May 14, 2014 2:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Buffalo Bore Ammunition
Replies: 8
Views: 2083

Re: Buffalo Bore Ammunition

Hobie wrote:Hoarding will continue due to the political climate and gouging due to the hoarding and shortages due to both. That is how it is.
It still sucks!!!
by OLBIKER
Fri May 09, 2014 7:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 336 has hitch in its getalong
Replies: 10
Views: 1707

Re: 336 has hitch in its getalong

Bill in Oregon wrote:Gracias, OB.
Bill, glad to help.OB
by OLBIKER
Fri May 09, 2014 10:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 336 has hitch in its getalong
Replies: 10
Views: 1707

Re: 336 has hitch in its getalong

Look at this link. http://www.gunpartscorp.com/Manufacturers/MarlinGlenfield-33379/Rifles-37333/336Series-38971/336A-33997.htm?page=2 Number 17 and 19 are your problem on the lever.That would be the finger lever plunger and spring.They are probably gunked up with 50 some years of crud.Take your leve...
by OLBIKER
Thu May 08, 2014 10:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger did it again!!
Replies: 10
Views: 1755

Re: Ruger did it again!!

Those Bisleys in 41 mag are kind of rare.Nice piece for sure!!! :D
by OLBIKER
Tue May 06, 2014 12:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some nice leverguns
Replies: 5
Views: 1032

Re: Some nice leverguns

Wow thats a purty stock.Pretty slick lookin rifle all the way around. :D
by OLBIKER
Mon May 05, 2014 9:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: An American hero is passing
Replies: 18
Views: 1883

Re: An American hero is passing

RIP
by OLBIKER
Sun May 04, 2014 9:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 32 Special heavy cast bullets
Replies: 12
Views: 1524

Re: 32 Special heavy cast bullets

Montana Bullet Co.used to offer a 200 grain plain base and a 190 grain GC at .323.Both shot well in my Marlin 336 32 Special.
by OLBIKER
Thu May 01, 2014 10:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 336 Wood
Replies: 5
Views: 1021

Re: 336 Wood

Boyds has them a lot cheaper than Midway.The problem is that any pre finished stock may not fit correctly on the lower tang.In the older marlins there was a lot of variation in the width of the two tang s top to bottom.Thus almost all butt stocks were hand fit to the action.If you look at the butt s...
by OLBIKER
Mon Apr 28, 2014 6:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Venison Backstrap
Replies: 23
Views: 2629

Re: Venison Backstrap

I believe the only way red meat should be cooked is to slice it season it and sear it and eat it. Why would you take a fine piece of meat like tenderloin and soak it for days to make it taste like something else??????????? Amen.If the meat is taken care of properly there is no need to hide the natu...
by OLBIKER
Mon Apr 28, 2014 10:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Venison Backstrap
Replies: 23
Views: 2629

Re: Venison Backstrap

I take the meat out about 6 or 7 days in advance and put in a covered pyrex cooking dish in the refrig.Never put the meat in an aluminum or steel pan.A glass bowl covered with saran rap is also good.What this does is age the meat.If you do not age it the blood does not have a chance to drain out an...
by OLBIKER
Sun Apr 27, 2014 2:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Venison Backstrap
Replies: 23
Views: 2629

Re: Venison Backstrap

I take the meat out about 6 or 7 days in advance and put in a covered pyrex cooking dish in the refrig.Never put the meat in an aluminum or steel pan.A glass bowl covered with saran rap is also good.What this does is age the meat.If you do not age it the blood does not have a chance to drain out and...
by OLBIKER
Fri Apr 25, 2014 9:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .22lr ammo
Replies: 11
Views: 2032

Re: .22lr ammo

I have not been able to buy 22 LR at reasonable prices for about 2 years now.I refuse to pay the scalpers prices.
by OLBIKER
Tue Apr 22, 2014 11:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rifled bore photos?
Replies: 7
Views: 1356

Re: Rifled bore photos?

Some good info here!!!Thanks for posting.OB
by OLBIKER
Thu Apr 17, 2014 4:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question on Marlin 1893
Replies: 8
Views: 1943

Re: Question on Marlin 1893

airedaleman wrote:What is the serial number?
I dont know,I have not held it in my hands yet.OB
by OLBIKER
Thu Apr 17, 2014 2:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: XXX Peep Show XXX
Replies: 17
Views: 2229

Re: XXX Peep Show XXX

AAAAAARRRRRGGGGGGHH!!!!!You guys have no idea how dangerous those peeps are!!!!!!!!!


http://youtu.be/QulFMhvvzFo
by OLBIKER
Thu Apr 17, 2014 2:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question on Marlin 1893
Replies: 8
Views: 1943

Re: Question on Marlin 1893

Thanks for the input.OB
by OLBIKER
Thu Apr 17, 2014 10:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question on Marlin 1893
Replies: 8
Views: 1943

Question on Marlin 1893

I am looking at a Marlin 93 in 38-55.The barrel is not marked Special Smokeless Steel on it.Does this mean blackpowder only must be used in it???Thanks ahead,OB
by OLBIKER
Sat Jun 01, 2013 5:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: looking for a Gunsmith
Replies: 3
Views: 567

looking for a Gunsmith

I want to have a 336 re chambered to 30/30 AI.Can anybody recommend a Gunsmith with a reasonable turn around time and prices??Thanks,OB
by OLBIKER
Fri Oct 19, 2012 11:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sako Finnwolf .243 A Different Levergun
Replies: 18
Views: 13646

Re: Sako Finnwolf .243 A Different Levergun

I love those Finnwolfs.A friend had one in 308 that would shoot beside any bolt action rifle.
by OLBIKER
Tue Jul 03, 2012 9:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WARNING: Grenade F/S on Gunbroker ! !
Replies: 15
Views: 2807

Re: WARNING: Grenade F/S on Gunbroker ! !

My Dad had one chambered in 30/06.I could not guess how many rounds he fired through it.
by OLBIKER
Wed Mar 07, 2012 4:40 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: PAY IT FORWARD
Replies: 581
Views: 376148

Re: PAY IT FORWARD

Stan ,I will take the flat Hammer extension if it is still available.Thanks,OB