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- Mon Oct 06, 2008 5:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Reloading: Mag primers, what can I use them for?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1814
Re: Reloading: Mag primers, what can I use them for?
I think cci used to publish handouts about mag vs standard primers, mag primers have more brizzance when fired ie a brighter flash for improved powder ignition.I use mag large rifle primers in my 06 & 300wm.
- Sat Oct 04, 2008 12:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Moose in NY
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1756
Re: OT- Moose in NY
There were Alces americana (moose) sightings in the Hudson Valley a few years ago!
- Thu Oct 02, 2008 11:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POLITICS - Gov Palin's Debate
- Replies: 50
- Views: 5216
Re: POLITICS - Gov Palin's Debate
She did an excellent job in my opinion .Fred Thompson caught SloJoe telling several false statements about McCain.
- Thu Oct 02, 2008 2:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POLITICS - Gov Palin's Debate
- Replies: 50
- Views: 5216
Re: POLITICS - Gov Palin's Debate
Palin is the CIC of the Alaskan NG unit that is operational 24-7 she probably has a very high top secret security clearance & is briefed by high level fed officials with such info you don't talk to anyone about.I'd give the same response "I can see Russia from AK" When I was in the USA...
- Thu Oct 02, 2008 1:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Heavy bullet -45 LC loads for Marlin 1894-cowboy
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3787
Re: Heavy bullet -45 LC loads for Marlin 1894-cowboy
I purchased a bag of 100 Magtech 225gr 454casull .451diameter Solid Copper Hollow Points for $83.97 from midwayusa they've increased to $87.97.I'm going to load some for my 4 5/8" Rug BH 45lc,my 15" 454casull encore pistol & my 20" bullberrySW460 mag encore rifle.The pics of the f...
- Thu Oct 02, 2008 1:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: .45 Autos
- Replies: 47
- Views: 5176
Re: OT: .45 Autos
I purchased a mil surplus 1911A1 from the NRA in 1962 for $13.95 + shipping it rattled when I moved it and accuracy wasn't great so I traded it in for a $65 S&W Chiefs Special the dealer allowed me $25 for the 45.I bought a slightly used 1991A1 from a local dealer then it went to a pistolsmith f...
- Thu Sep 25, 2008 11:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POLITICS - Where were YOU on 9-11-2001?
- Replies: 50
- Views: 5998
Re: POLITICS - Where were YOU on 9-11-2001?
I was at june lake in the sierras getting my float tube ready to head out on the lake for some trout fishing,that was cancelled when I heard the news,we sat in a 5th wheel watching the carnage.I still wish we would've had a pres with balls to launch strikes against all of the nations involved instea...
- Tue Sep 16, 2008 4:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POLITICS - Yet another Obama gaffe: "Utay vs. Ute"
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2299
Re: POLITICS - Yet another Obama gaffe: "Utay vs. Ute"
OK...guilty as charged with the OT stuff, but I promise to get a range report up soon. :oops: I was watching a speech by Obama yesterday(for the brief 30 seconds I could stomach it) in Colorado and he was thanking those who had asked them to speak, including the "You-Tay" tribe. Now, I'm ...
- Mon Sep 15, 2008 6:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Uses for IMR 4759?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 11467
Re: Uses for IMR 4759?
In digging through my powders I found a can of IMR 4759. I can't find any recipes for what I shoot (.38/.357, .41 mag, .44 mag, .30-30 and .38-55). When I bought it, I was probably looking for 4756 and grabbed this by mistake. I've heard that 4759 was supposed to be a black powder substitute, but c...
- Mon Sep 15, 2008 6:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - How to keep hogs away from your deer feeder
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3036
Re: OT - How to keep hogs away from your deer feeder
It is easy to make a hog proof exclosure that will let deer in.
- Sun Sep 14, 2008 6:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .44/40 and large deer
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3030
Re: .44/40 and large deer
While I was at a local club I mentioned I was planning to go out for pigs with my Encore 454casull 20" Bullberry barreled Rifle using my own 45 colt handloads but these so called " all knowing individual experts "were dead set against my plan saying I should use at least a 44-40.I loa...
- Sun Sep 14, 2008 5:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Opinion on an 88 in 284
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2008
Re: Opinion on an 88 in 284
I just went to the 08 Blue Book 100% $500 add $150 for 284 ; 98% $450 + $150 Here's some more info : http://www.wisnersinc.com on mod 88 & 100's
- Sat Sep 13, 2008 10:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sims Barrel D-Resonator ?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1011
Re: Sims Barrel D-Resonator ?
I asked that question from some shooters who said it helped , the model I have won't fit my barrel another larger diameter D-Resonator probably will .joachim slim wrote:has anyone used or had experiance with one of these? do they really work and improve accuracy?
- Sat Sep 13, 2008 10:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 300 Win. Mag. in a Savage 99 ??
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1747
Re: 300 Win. Mag. in a Savage 99 ??
Whoever listed this has an error ? I've had many errors wait on me in sporting goods stores here in calif. I heard a clerk in Bass Pro tell a prospective customer the port in the barrel behind the front sight on the SS Revolver would move the barrel downward when he fired a round causing him to miss...
- Sat Sep 13, 2008 10:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 22 RIMFIRE FAVORITES
- Replies: 128
- Views: 49063
Re: 22 RIMFIRE FAVORITES
Ruger 10-22 Jeff Cooper Special mods from Midwayusa:,red dot scout scope, SS 23" match barrel,fajen laminated stock that fits my 6'2" large frame;very accurate.Remington Nylon 11 with Weaver B4 22 scope,shoots shorts,longs & long rifle, I use 22 cb caps on varmints with deadly results,...
- Wed Sep 10, 2008 11:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Melting Batteries for the Lead
- Replies: 23
- Views: 13199
Re: Melting Batteries for the Lead
One of my friends lived & worked for the sheriffs dept in 29 palms and watched when the base had sales,he found lots of good quality lead & tin bars plus lots of other goodies.The marines were clearing an area for new construction with mine detectors and kept getting loud responses,they brou...
- Mon Sep 08, 2008 11:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: copper bullets for 45-70
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1960
Re: copper bullets for 45-70
You won't need a copper bullet if you hunt outside of the condor area. That leaves you about 3/4 of the state to get a hawg. :D Most of the best areas for Sus scrofa are in the condor zone.Any area with year around running water is a place to check for pigs in fact there are several not far from th...
- Sat Sep 06, 2008 12:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin Cowboy -- Major Keyholes!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3617
Re: Marlin Cowboy -- Major Keyholes!
How about this, an "on topic" post from me --if that's allowed... You know, I was always told that as a "3rd-generation locksmith", I knew my way around locks and keys and all, but I never expected to have this much luck with keyholes ! The picture below will say more than my wo...
- Sat Sep 06, 2008 12:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: copper bullets for 45-70
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1960
Re: copper bullets for 45-70
You won't need a copper bullet if you hunt outside of the condor area. That leaves you about 3/4 of the state to get a hawg. :D Most of the best areas for Sus scrofa are in the condor zone.Any area with year around running water is a place to check for pigs in fact there are several not far from th...
- Sat Sep 06, 2008 12:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: copper bullets for 45-70
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1960
Re: copper bullets for 45-70
Anyone know of any alternatives to the barnes 300 grain tsx for the 45-70? Being in kalifornia I will be forced to hunt pig with this bullet but my rifle likes 400 grain bullets. Anybody tried the 450 grain tsx? I purchased 2 boxes of barnes 250gr tsx 45-70 bullets that i'm going to load and try in...
- Thu Sep 04, 2008 8:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Yet another Brutal senseless Crime - Lake Station Indiana
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2066
Re: Yet another Brutal senseless Crime - Lake Station Indiana
That's a real tragedy, the victim will suffer all of her life but the perps probably won't get punishment to fit the crime knowing how the revolving door criminal justice system works in the USA they'll be out doing it again to someone else in a couple of years.OD wrote:darn animals.
- Thu Sep 04, 2008 8:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What is best controlled expansion 45-70 bullet?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5470
Re: What is best controlled expansion 45-70 bullet?
In your experience what is the best controlled expansion bullet, cast or commercial jacketed, for use on large soft-skinned game? By "controlled expansion" I mean the bullet will expand while losing little or none of its original weight. Bullets weight must be between 350 grains and 480 g...
- Thu Sep 04, 2008 4:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Accurate load for Savage 99 in .250-3000?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1204
Re: Accurate load for Savage 99 in .250-3000?
I have a nice old 99 with the 1:14 twist barrel, and am having a hard time getting under 2 inches at 100 yards with handloads and bullets of 100 grains or less. Anyone else shooting this rifle with this twist getting better accuracy? Bore and crown are perfect. my old lyman reloading manual from th...
- Thu Sep 04, 2008 4:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Way OT....Good News...the perp has been caught...
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1820
Re: Way OT....Good News...the perp has been caught...
...Okay okay...he's the ALLEGED perp.....at any rate.... We had our garage broken into back in May and had a lot of fishing gear, tools, all of my archery gear, my range gear, some ammo, and some miscellaneous items stolen. Since then, we've settled with the insurance company and have replaced most...
- Thu Sep 04, 2008 1:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Politics ..., Obama's Experience??
- Replies: 6
- Views: 906
Re: OT: Politics ..., Obama's Experience??
I subscribe to Newsmax Magazine & www.newsmax.com , an email was sent with this headline "Obama Had Close Ties To Advisor of Saudi Billionaire" it's a very interesting article well worth reading!
- Thu Sep 04, 2008 1:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ANNOUNCING: Grizzly Cartridges & Cast Performance Bullets
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2184
Re: ANNOUNCING: Grizzly Cartridges & Cast Performance Bullets
This is great news I've been using Cast Performance Bullets since reading an article in Handguns Magazine about taking out a trap wise coyote.Great bullets they've performed perfectly in my 45lc Ruger Blackhawk,454casull 15 inch Encore Pistol and 20 inch Bullberry sw460mag Encore Rifle .
- Mon Sep 01, 2008 2:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Where to buy levergun parts now???
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2615
Re: Where to buy levergun parts now???
Hey guys, It's been a while since I've been on here, and I see that sometime in the last year or so, that ebay no longer allows many gun parts to be sold. I need a half mag tube for an 1894 rifle (posted in the classified section) and I don't even know where to look now. If any of you guys can poin...
- Sun Aug 31, 2008 4:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Trim your brass
- Replies: 2
- Views: 772
Re: Trim your brass
Here's a site with some really good information on case trimming and inexpensive internal and external sizing lube that doesn't effect powders http://www.surplusrifle.com/shooting/brasstrimming/index.asp I switched to a L.E Wilson Trimmer over 30 years ago because they are precision instruments. GB ...
- Tue Aug 26, 2008 12:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Political - Obama picks Biden
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2218
Re: Political - Obama picks Biden
If McCain misses a chance to make a splash here he needs to fire his staff. The Gov of Alaska may be just what the Republicans need to win . Biden was a "safe" choice... experience and all (I dont like his gun posture)... Many see this choice as Obama wimping right into the "middle&q...
- Sat Aug 23, 2008 3:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WARNING! Explicit bullet wound. Not for young eyes.
- Replies: 32
- Views: 5564
Re: WARNING! Explicit bullet wound. Not for young eyes.
CA had a program requiring juvi bangers & dui drivers to work in the county morgue as part of their adjudication so they could see firsthand the damage to victims of car accidents and murders.
- Sat Aug 23, 2008 3:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: O.T. Arkansas Timber question
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1844
Re: O.T. Arkansas Timber question
Just got through reading the Arkansaw thread and figured that with all the smarts on this forum I could find the help I need. I have a 60 acre property that I bought in 1986. It had just been select cut for trees over 16 inches. After 21 years, I would think there would be plenty of marketable timb...
- Thu Jul 31, 2008 12:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Scents and lures for black bear?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2099
Re: Scents and lures for black bear?
Go to www.bearscents.com ,Peanut Butter works,carcasses of filleted salmon & steelhead,dead deer carcass or dead steer anything that stinks.A deputy friend of mine met an old logger in N Calif and asked him if there were any bear in the valley area below them,the old guy asked him soon do you wa...
- Thu Jul 24, 2008 10:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Political - Obama's latest gaffe
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2680
Re: Political - Obama's latest gaffe
I found a refernce to the July 2nd obie speech in the Dakota Voice. http://www.dakotavoice.com/2008/07/obam ... force.htmlThe Lewis wrote:Tsabel, Can you come up with the youtube video link? I do not like this Obama...
- Thu Jul 24, 2008 10:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Primer Source
- Replies: 0
- Views: 864
Primer Source
Anyone seeking Federal 210 or 215 mag large rifle primers Mid South Shooters Supply has them!
- Thu Jul 24, 2008 10:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gunsafe Horror
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1875
Re: Gunsafe Horror
All of my Blued Steel & Stainless Steel weapons have been cleaned of all external oils and or grease and coated with Trewax.We all learned about Trewax from our gunsmith who delivered all of the weapons he built & blued or serviced with a coating of Trewax.He said a minute amount of oil is o...
- Mon Jul 21, 2008 11:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Small Carry Gun - What do recommend?
- Replies: 61
- Views: 6674
Re: OT: Small Carry Gun - What do recommend?
Thinking about asking for a small carry gun for Christmas. I currently carry an XD9 and would consider somthing smaller. I had a M85 for a short while some years back but traded it in on a 1895G. Picked up a G36 the other day in the gunshop and liked the feel of the semiauto. Also like the feel of ...
- Sun Jul 20, 2008 11:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Some Barnes info
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3442
Re: Some Barnes info
Terry, this is a California thing, the last thing I wanted to do this summer was work on loads for copper bullets and sight in all over again. But I have to get ready for condor season. In fact, I can't even go scouting with a gun until I come up with a copper load. Have you read WON 7/18/08 issue ...
- Sun Jul 20, 2008 11:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POLITICS - New Yorker Magazine
- Replies: 6
- Views: 766
Re: OT--politics----New Yorker Magazine
I got the cover pic on line but I'm a member of several conservative websites.Obie dressed like a mo and wife like a terrorist with camys, combat boots & ak47 with ammo bandolear.I thought it was a hoot!
- Thu Jul 17, 2008 12:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-Case trimmer??
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1471
Re: OT-Case trimmer??
I had a Forster but my GS recommended a L.E. Wilson Case Trimmer as it was more accurate & cuts like a lathe;the case is held in a die on the frame in perfect alignment with the cutter.I've been using one for over 30 years.
- Wed Jul 16, 2008 11:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What kind of foxes are in North Texas?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1105
Re: What kind of foxes are in North Texas?
There are also Kit Foxes in addition to Red & Gray.Chuck 100 yd wrote:Foxes come in Red and Gray (silver) I think the silver Fox Is fairly common in the south. My dad killed many Reds in Iowa when I was kid. The silvers were very rare in that area.
- Wed Jul 16, 2008 12:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cat Scat?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1854
Re: Cat Scat?
Try a female chauvanist sow!RIHMFIRE wrote:(Sus scrofa) ?
Feral Hog?
Rosie O'donald....
Nah....too small of a pile
- Wed Jul 16, 2008 12:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cat Scat?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1854
Re: Cat Scat?
Aren't there any Scatologists on the forum?
- Tue Jul 15, 2008 11:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Check this out (New .22LR)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1899
Re: Check this out (New .22LR)
CCI has a new nonlead 30gr TNT 22mag loading part# 0060 ideal for my Lipseys' Special 4 5/8" barreled SS Ruger Single Six with 22rf & 22mag cylinders I understand Ruger didn't make very many of this special issue according to my dealer who asked me several times if I wanted to sell it cause...
- Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Boolits for Californians...
- Replies: 39
- Views: 4190
Re: Boolits for Californians...
OK... Somthing for the Californians wanting a more economical way around the "lead ban" I was just reading up on dropping bismuth/tin shot , and 95/5 Bi/Sn melts well and drops to 94% density of Lead/antimony of the same hardness. Yes, at $6.50/lb its pricy ($7.50/lb 95/5), but it's cheap...
- Sat Jul 12, 2008 1:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shooting in the Heat of Summer
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2044
Re: Shooting in the Heat of Summer
Both of the ranges I'm a member of have covered shooting positions so direct sun isn't a problem, just gets a little warm here in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mtns.I read in one of the forums that shooters carry cloths & bottles of rubbing alcohol that they use to wipe down their barrels ...
- Sat Jul 12, 2008 11:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How much experience do we have here? - POLL added
- Replies: 105
- Views: 9955
Re: How much experience do we have here? - POLL added
I turn 74 this month.
- Sat Jul 12, 2008 11:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: About the Fading 41 Magnum...My Combo
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1715
Re: About the Fading 41 Magnum...My Combo
Since the subject was brought up, I thought I'd present my combo. Both recent pick-ups. The Marlin is showing some promise with IMR 4227 & Remington 200 JHP's. The Skinner sights helped tighten the groups. The Blackhawk is playing hard to get still with any of my reloads. It shoots factory jack...
- Sat Jul 12, 2008 10:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-No scent gun oils
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1563
Re: OT-No scent gun oils
I use Dri Slide (www.uniquetek.com)& Militec 1.My GS introduced me to sperm whale oil over 35 years ago but it's long since gone from the market.I've been sent samples of lubes that outright stink so I don't use them.I can't stand the odor of Ballistol!
- Mon Jun 23, 2008 12:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Politics:Obama Changes the Presidential Seal
- Replies: 7
- Views: 865
Politics:Obama Changes the Presidential Seal
Article from newsmax.com http://www.newsmax.com/headlines/obama_ ... ode=6487-1 Read the accompaning article tells a lot about where obamas loyalties are
- Mon Jun 23, 2008 12:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POLITICS - Oil Exploration
- Replies: 60
- Views: 6221
Re: POLITICS - Oil Exploration
China & Cuba are drilling for oil 50 miles off of the Florida Coast in the Gulf of Mexico wonder what the lefty demonrats will have to say when the beaches turn black?