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by scr83jp
Thu Jul 30, 2009 1:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin Spring Kit
Replies: 1
Views: 1079

Marlin Spring Kit

I was checking out http://www.uniquetek.com/site/696296/product/T1337 and noticed a Marlin Spring Kit from Palo Verde Gunworks is anyone familiar with this product?
by scr83jp
Tue Jul 14, 2009 8:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: is a 45-70 suitable for african dangerous game...big 5?
Replies: 24
Views: 2526

Re: is a 45-70 suitable for african dangerous game...big 5?

Brockman Custom Gunsmithing modified the levergun of Vine Lupo Vince Lupo for his african safari and use of garrett cartridges
by scr83jp
Sun Jun 14, 2009 11:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ammo Price Comparison
Replies: 3
Views: 936

Ammo Price Comparison

by scr83jp
Tue Apr 14, 2009 8:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: xlr hornady rant
Replies: 9
Views: 1900

Re: xlr hornady rant

Hornaday had powder source problems several years ago lowering the ammo to 1875fps from 2050fps but it was only for a couple of months then they went bact to 2050fps leverevolution ammo.I have on box of the 1875fps hornaday ammo.I've used 2400 to load 300gr oregon trail lead bullets for practise amm...
by scr83jp
Thu Feb 26, 2009 1:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT -- Revolver choice??
Replies: 42
Views: 3698

Re: OT -- Revolver choice??

My favorite revolver was the 1976 Ruger 4" SS Security Six in 357 mag,I carried it hunting,backpacking & for self defense . It was very accurate ,easy to disassemble & clean!I got tradeitis swapping it for a Ruger #1 in 30-06 which I swapped for who knows what now.
by scr83jp
Mon Feb 16, 2009 3:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lead for reloading
Replies: 13
Views: 2052

Re: Lead for reloading

Psssssst, don't say eBay and reloading in the same sentence. They might get their pink lace panties in a bunch. Say the lead is for fishing sinkers or toy soldiers. Oh wait, we can't put lead in our water ways and kids aren't supposed to play with lead toys. Oh well ................. :roll: Joe My ...
by scr83jp
Sun Feb 15, 2009 12:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: outdoor wood heater
Replies: 16
Views: 1905

Re: outdoor wood heater

AJMD429, Check out a website Bradley outdoor wood heater. See if it takes you as long to figure out how it heats the whole house as opposed to localized heating where the duct enters the house. As it did me. A friend of ours in PA sells wood boilers that they use to heat their new home,they built t...
by scr83jp
Sat Jan 24, 2009 8:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best/Favorite .22 WRM Ammo?
Replies: 43
Views: 4698

Re: Best/Favorite .22 WRM Ammo?

mescalero1 wrote:No, but please let us know how it works.
I'll try getting to the range to try out the 22 mag tnt green.
by scr83jp
Sat Jan 24, 2009 12:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best/Favorite .22 WRM Ammo?
Replies: 43
Views: 4698

Re: Best/Favorite .22 WRM Ammo?

mescalero1 wrote:No, but please let us know how it works.
I will, may get out to the range today with my ruger single six and see how it performs,don't have a 22mag rifle.
by scr83jp
Sat Jan 24, 2009 11:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun Lubes, Storage vs. Use?
Replies: 22
Views: 2695

Re: Gun Lubes, Storage vs. Use?

I give the internals a good healthy blast of WD40, and let the excess drain off. The exterior gets light machine oil (3 in 1) wipe down. Wood gets Olde English furniture oil wipe down. My guns are usually not in long storage (years), usually just short term (less than 6 months). Petroleum based oil...
by scr83jp
Sat Jan 24, 2009 10:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .22 mag
Replies: 20
Views: 3283

Re: .22 mag

I have a Lipseys Special Ruger SS Single Six 4 5/8" barreled 22/22mag that I've been training my grandsons to shoot. Since CA passed the no lead ammo in the condor zone I've been acquiring "nontoxic" :>) bullets & ammo.CCI 22 MAG Lead Free is the only source so far for 22 mag ammo...
by scr83jp
Sat Jan 24, 2009 9:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun Lubes, Storage vs. Use?
Replies: 22
Views: 2695

Re: Gun Lubes, Storage vs. Use?

I use petroleum or synthetic lubes sparingly inside of my weapons but NEVER on the exterior surfaces. When GS Ellis Simon was alive he showed all of his customers how to protect blued steel by using TREWAX .All of my blued steel & stainless steel weapons are coated with TREWAX . I was on the Acc...
by scr83jp
Sat Jan 24, 2009 9:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best/Favorite .22 WRM Ammo?
Replies: 43
Views: 4698

Re: Best/Favorite .22 WRM Ammo?

I purchased some CCI 22MAG TNT Green with hp lead free from midway, has anyone tried this?
by scr83jp
Mon Jan 19, 2009 4:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unique in the 45 Colt
Replies: 20
Views: 2706

Re: Unique in the 45 Colt

I ran across a post on another site last night, where a guy claimed to have been using 4.5 grains of Unique with a 255gr LSWC for years. He said he could hit soda cans all day long at 100 yards with this load. Four and one-half grains sounds like a really light load to me. Is there anybody out ther...
by scr83jp
Sat Jan 17, 2009 11:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Weather Check!!
Replies: 40
Views: 3905

Re: OT: Weather Check!!

Yucaipa,CA 52 degrees at 0828 should rise to the middle 70's today,this week we've had some 80 degree days I've been wearing T Shirts & Shorts.
by scr83jp
Wed Jan 14, 2009 12:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Price check question-Marlin 1894CL-UPDATE
Replies: 11
Views: 2303

Re: Price check question-Marlin 1894CL-UPDATE

Marlin 1894CL in 25-20 in excellent codition-$695.00 Deal or no deal? Comments please.... Come on all of you Marlin experts, I need some advice on this rifle on Gunbroker. The clock is ticking.I have always wanted a 25-20 shooter. This is a nice rifle but I don't want to pay out the nose either :wi...
by scr83jp
Wed Jan 14, 2009 11:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 405 grain .458 bullets, who has recipes?
Replies: 15
Views: 2284

Re: 405 grain .458 bullets, who has recipes?

I bought some 405 grain JSP bullets for my .45-70 yesterday at a gun show in Mesquite and wonder what some of the favorite recipes for this bullet in leveractions are. I subscribed to http://www.loaddata.com here's some high power loads for 1895 marlins using Remington Bullets imr 3031 53gr 1860fps...
by scr83jp
Wed Jan 14, 2009 11:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - shoulder surgery
Replies: 25
Views: 2973

Re: OT - shoulder surgery

I've got to go in and have surgery on my shoulder at the end of the month. I'm not scared, but Doc said I have to have my right arm in a sling for a month. That will be a long month..! I'm wondering if any of you have had shoulder surgery. I've got a bone spur that needs to be removed and some cart...
by scr83jp
Tue Jan 13, 2009 12:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OK, Pretend it's 1939, and you have to choose a rifle
Replies: 70
Views: 7287

Re: OK, Pretend it's 1939, and you have to choose a rifle

Remington Hepburn Saddle Gun or a 30-06 1903 Springfield!
by scr83jp
Tue Jan 13, 2009 12:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- NO SALES TO CA!!!
Replies: 43
Views: 3952

Re: OT- NO SALES TO CA!!!

I was in a gun shop in Pennsylvania in Dec 08 and informed the owner I was from CA,he told me info I already knew that I couldn't buy a gun from him but he said he rec'd a notice from CA DOJ asking if he'd like to join the CA approved list of gun dealers so he could sell to CA residents & transf...
by scr83jp
Mon Jan 12, 2009 12:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Lost another newborn calf to the coyotes.
Replies: 34
Views: 3559

Re: OT- Lost another newborn calf to the coyotes.

Give 'em hell RangeRider! Coyotes do seem to be alot worse than I can remember in a while. My parents lost 3 calves this year, one back in DEC to a coyote and my neice lost her dog to one as well. I was back home for a while over Christmas and New Years, but right now they were keeping their heads ...
by scr83jp
Mon Jan 12, 2009 12:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Lost another newborn calf to the coyotes.
Replies: 34
Views: 3559

Re: OT- Lost another newborn calf to the coyotes.

If you know anyone with Greyhounds, they love to chase coyotes. Back around home there was an old man with a pack of Greyhounds who hired out to anyone with a problem. He used a .270, and I remember the game warden saying that the coyotes started becoming very scarce when the Greyhounds came out. I...
by scr83jp
Sat Jan 10, 2009 6:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hares ?
Replies: 30
Views: 3225

Re: Hares ?

Jack rabbits are hares. Lepus californica blacktailed jackrabbits in AZ there are Lepus alleni antelope jackrabbits.Neighbors of mine in Tucson used to go out weekends and kill 135 or more .They used the meat to make chili , burritos & tacos. The snowshoe rabbit is actually a Hare( Lepus americ...
by scr83jp
Sat Jan 10, 2009 1:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1895G 45-70 - Deer - Barnes 250gr?
Replies: 17
Views: 4489

Re: Marlin 1895G 45-70 - Deer - Barnes 250gr?

I've got barnes 250gr but haven't loaded any as yet in my xlr 45-70.I have other choices with 45lc,454casull (handguns),sw460mag( Bullberry 20"encore rifle barrel)using magtech 225gr all copper bullets that may open up like golden sabres from the site pics,also have nosler 150 & 180gr E Tip...
by scr83jp
Sun Jan 04, 2009 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Best" Tang and/or Peep Sight
Replies: 25
Views: 5801

Re: "Best" Tang and/or Peep Sight

I recently acquired a new (.357 Mag) Rossi/Puma M92 short rifle (20" octagon barrel); the finish is color case hardened and blue with dark wood. With my aging eyes, I need a new sight-- but I want it to look "right" for the period of the rifle. My criteria for selection is not compli...
by scr83jp
Sun Jan 04, 2009 6:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: The Yellowstone super volcano....
Replies: 36
Views: 4552

Re: OT: The Yellowstone super volcano....

California was buried under 1 1/2 miles of debris,debris was found in Nebraska & central america .The largest shield volcano is Mt Shasta.
by scr83jp
Sat Jan 03, 2009 10:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reloading Press, Reccomendattions
Replies: 16
Views: 2600

Re: Reloading Press, Reccomendattions

I'm a Dillon Fan started with a RL450 & upgraded to a RL550B to load 38spec,357mag,45acp,32-20,45lc,454casull,sw460mag,243,30-06,300wm & 45-70.Dillon has a no BS lifetime warranty.A friend of ours invited us to Pa for a whitetail hunt on his 1/2 section in November/December,had a great time ...
by scr83jp
Sat Jan 03, 2009 9:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 348 Win enough gun for bison?
Replies: 15
Views: 2600

Re: 348 Win enough gun for bison?

Shoot it behind the ear & it will drop.I shot a 7yr old bull with the wrong ammo 180gr Sierra GameKings in my sako 300wm,I had Nosler 220gr Partitions but didn't use them, big mistake.The game kings never penetrated thru the ribs they were under the hide all mangled finally dropped it with a sho...
by scr83jp
Sat Jan 03, 2009 9:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: WHAT ARE THE 3 BEST TASTING FRESHWATER FISH?
Replies: 85
Views: 8128

Re: OT: WHAT ARE THE 3 BEST TASTING FRESHWATER FISH?

The Brown,Brook & Rainbow trout I caught after hiking in 13 miles to an alpine lake in the Klamath NF of northern calif
by scr83jp
Mon Dec 29, 2008 9:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: gun shows
Replies: 4
Views: 1146

Re: gun shows

TomF wrote:They are listed in the latter pages of your NRA magazine. They are specific to your area.

TomF
Thanks
by scr83jp
Mon Dec 29, 2008 8:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: gun shows
Replies: 4
Views: 1146

gun shows

Are gun shows listed?
by scr83jp
Wed Dec 24, 2008 12:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: National Do Not Call List
Replies: 14
Views: 2574

Re: National Do Not Call List

gcs wrote:And yet my company cell phone keeps getting calls for renewing my car warranty.???

I put the number on the list anyway, it can't hurt.
We get the same calls it's a scam as we don't have an extended warranty with the company making the calls
by scr83jp
Wed Nov 12, 2008 11:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun sales up in Calif.
Replies: 26
Views: 3196

Re: Gun sales up in Calif.

My retired dealer emailed me that his wholesale supplier in AZ did $685,000 in sales after the election , cheaper than dirt sold a lot of merchandize. ,A friend told me a dealer in CA sold all of his AR's and he only had a few bottom ends left ,in Pa stores were almost out of ammo & components .
by scr83jp
Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Most reloadable brass manufacturer.
Replies: 27
Views: 2898

Re: Most reloadable brass manufacturer.

In the December-January 2009 Handloader Gary Sciuchetti wrote an article on .308 accuracy loading. In the article he tested 10 brands of brass for endurance. Winchester was in the middle of the pack, failing at 14 shots. Norma went the longest failing at the 24th shot. Both Remington plain and plat...
by scr83jp
Sat Nov 08, 2008 2:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NOT OT:Buying spree
Replies: 28
Views: 3134

Re: NOT OT:Buying spree

A supplier my former FFL dealer bought from emailed him with sales info since the election $685000 and the owner of cheaper than dirt has sold $180000 in ammo and supplies since the gun grabber from illinois was elected.I told friends to check http://www.bivwak.com for nosler blems in fact I noticed...
by scr83jp
Sat Nov 08, 2008 1:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1876 cases found with metal detector
Replies: 15
Views: 1978

Re: 1876 cases found with metal detector

When I was a wildlife mgt biology student at the univ of az in 1961,1962 & 1963 we'd take field trips to southeast az and on occasion find old crushed brass ,one of the wildlife students was a history buff and told us about the crushed brass.The reason one finds flattened old rifle brass is all ...
by scr83jp
Sat Nov 08, 2008 12:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT -- Best Chocolate Cake Ever
Replies: 22
Views: 6089

Re: OT -- Best Chocolate Cake Ever

Here's my favorite Chocolate Cake Recipe that's very easy to make & moist: 1 Cup Flour,1 Cup Sugar,Pinch of Salt,4 TBS Crisco (my wife uses oil),1/2 cup of Cocoa or 2 pkgs of Nestles Choco Bake,1 egg,1 tsp vanila add 1 cup boiling water with 1 tsp baking soda this will foam add a pinch of baking...
by scr83jp
Fri Nov 07, 2008 8:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Rabid Fox bites jogger.
Replies: 12
Views: 1395

Re: OT Rabid Fox bites jogger.

Prescott,AZ area has lots of unfriendly critters friends of ours live there and always take sidearms with them when the go for walks or hikes:bear,mtn lions,bobcats,coyotes,javelina,kit fox,gray fox,coatimundi,ringtail cats,mexican red wolf,ocelot,etc. and you have still not considered rapist, mugg...
by scr83jp
Fri Nov 07, 2008 5:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Rabid Fox bites jogger.
Replies: 12
Views: 1395

Re: OT Rabid Fox bites jogger.

Prescott,AZ area has lots of unfriendly critters; friends of ours live there and have skunks,bobcats,javelinaalways take sidearms with them when the go for walks or hikes:bear,mtn lions,bobcats,coyotes,javelina,kit fox,gray fox,skunks,badgers,ferrets,coatimundi,ringtail cats,mexican red wolf,ocelot,...
by scr83jp
Fri Oct 24, 2008 5:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Magtech Solid Copper Hollow Point Handgun Ammunition
Replies: 0
Views: 1099

Magtech Solid Copper Hollow Point Handgun Ammunition

Magtech Solid Copper Hollow Point Handgun Ammunition is now on the approved list of the Ca Dept of Fish & Game for use in the Condor Zone:380,38spec,357mag,9mm,44mag,40sw,454casull,460mag,45acp,500sw and the bullets for reloading.I bought a bag of 100 225gr 454casull bullets from http://www.midw...
by scr83jp
Sun Oct 19, 2008 12:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Source for .44 Rem Mag, .432", plain base, cast bullets?
Replies: 11
Views: 2308

Re: Source for .44 Rem Mag, .432", plain base, cast bullets?

66GTO wrote:I want to try some hard cast lead hand loads for my Marlin 1894 with a .4315" bore. Can someone recommend a source for 200-260 gr., .432" diameter, PBHC bullets? Or should I look for .433" or gas checked?
Oregon Trail Bullets www.laser-cast.com
by scr83jp
Sun Oct 19, 2008 11:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: levergun and sixgun limb bacon
Replies: 21
Views: 2547

Re: levergun and sixgun limb bacon

I prepared squirrels by quartering them sprinkling them with Johnnys Lamb & Game Seasoning(google search it) then browning them in a pressure cooker,next add some liquid and follow directions to pressure cook the squirrels makes for tasty dinner.I've given grouse the same treatment and introduce...
by scr83jp
Sun Oct 19, 2008 10:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sportsmans Warehouse in Victorville,CA
Replies: 14
Views: 2384

Re: Sportsmans Warehouse in Victorville,CA

Perhaps pour advertising in conjunction with pour location. It was flanked by two Bass Pros - one in Vegas and one only about a half hour away in Rancho Cucamonga. I never even knew it was there. Too bad...I go to the Reno one each time I'm in town, but I'm afraid that one may be in trouble too wit...
by scr83jp
Sat Oct 18, 2008 11:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bison questions
Replies: 21
Views: 2091

Re: Bison questions

I learned the hard way when I shot a 7+ year old trophy bull the meat was rank worst tasting and smelling gave it away to a zoo,if ever again I'd only take a young prebreeding bull or cow for tasty meat
by scr83jp
Sat Oct 18, 2008 11:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bear Defense in Alaska
Replies: 75
Views: 7808

Re: Bear Defense in Alaska

in summary bear spray works just like it doesn't on an agitated drug loaded perp leaving only one solution shoot or if you're a member of the sierra club,peta,fund for animals,nature conservancy,earth first,humane society show the bear your membership card!
by scr83jp
Fri Oct 17, 2008 10:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - what milsurp rifle under $200 makes the best hunter?
Replies: 43
Views: 5008

Re: OT - what milsurp rifle under $200 makes the best hunter?

Long before most of you were born the best deals were with 03A3 Remingtons in 1962 the NRA was selling them for $14.95 change to a Smith Corona barrel,have a good gunsmith drill & tap the receiver,get a good Bishop or Fajen stock.I've seen lots of customized 1903 Springfields & 03A3 Remingto...
by scr83jp
Thu Oct 16, 2008 1:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bear Defense in Alaska
Replies: 75
Views: 7808

Re: Bear Defense in Alaska

One of my friends told me his brother & sister-in-law homesteaded in rural AK & for protection they each carried 12g Remington 870's, w/o the plug ,loaded alternately with Slugs & 00 Buck when they accompanied their children to the school bus stop or any other outside activities .Their e...
by scr83jp
Thu Oct 16, 2008 12:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sportsmans Warehouse in Victorville,CA
Replies: 14
Views: 2384

Sportsmans Warehouse in Victorville,CA

On 10-15-08, open only 4 months, the store was closed laying off 85 people. It was a breath of fresh air compared to the other sporting goods stores in this area .
by scr83jp
Thu Oct 16, 2008 12:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - POWELL WILL BACK OBAMA
Replies: 31
Views: 3299

Re: POLITICS - POWELL WILL BACK OBAMA

Birds of a feather fly & flock together!
by scr83jp
Thu Oct 16, 2008 12:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Ship it or Fly with it.
Replies: 18
Views: 1997

Re: OT - Ship it or Fly with it.

A friend and I were discussing that recently about homeland security and what they did to a rifle case and luggage of a hunter.The owner opened his rifle case for inspection when he was booking in & gave them a key to check his rifle case but instead of using the key they broke off the hinges to...