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by Stan in SC
Mon Dec 23, 2013 7:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Christmas present to self-new to me Ruger .357 Blackhawk
Replies: 16
Views: 2270

Re: A Christmas present to self-new to me Ruger .357 Blackha

Sixgun, Old? Old ? You want old? When you were 18 in 1972 I was 31. LOL. My first Ruger was a single six with both cylinders which I bought new in 1963 for $40. Thank you for all the comments. I know I am going to really like this revolver. I have owned a Super Redhawk for a few years. Ruger makes f...
by Stan in SC
Sun Dec 22, 2013 10:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Christmas present to self-new to me Ruger .357 Blackhawk
Replies: 16
Views: 2270

Re: A Christmas present to self-new to me Ruger .357 Blackha

I forgot to mention that it has a 6-1/2" barrel.

Griff, I have absolutely NO idea how to post pictures.Sorry.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Sat Dec 21, 2013 7:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Christmas present to self-new to me Ruger .357 Blackhawk
Replies: 16
Views: 2270

A Christmas present to self-new to me Ruger .357 Blackhawk

I have been considering for awhile a single action pistol to complement my Winchester lever gun. I work part time a couple of days a week in a gun/pawn shop and that in itself is dangerous. Too much exposure to temptation. The upside is that the shop owner gives me pretty good employee pricing on it...
by Stan in SC
Wed Dec 18, 2013 7:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: kel tec
Replies: 4
Views: 630

Re: kel tec

My neighbor has one. I have shot it. Seems very accurate. I am not overly impressed with the pistol.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Mon Dec 02, 2013 5:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Savage model 340
Replies: 40
Views: 5723

Re: The Savage model 340

In 1947 Savage came out with the Stevens Model 325 which was manufactured until 1951 at which time the bolt handle was changed and the same gun marketed as the Savage 340.
I have a Stevens 325 in 30-30 and I shoot and hunt with it regularly.
These are great rifles.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Fri Nov 08, 2013 5:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What rifle are you hunting deer with this fall?
Replies: 56
Views: 6325

Re: What rifle are you hunting deer with this fall?

I used my new Baikal 12 gauge over .308 several weeks ago to take a nice buck. The .308 barrel was the one used. The rest of the season I will use my model 94 in .32 Win. Special or my 1949 model Stevens bolt action 30-30 or even my H&R Handi rifle in 45/70. Our deer season is open till January ...
by Stan in SC
Tue Nov 05, 2013 4:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chiappa Little Badger Video.
Replies: 20
Views: 1884

Re: Chiappa Little Badger Video.

Sadly no but I WAS hoping. Old dogs chase cars even if they cannot drive them.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Mon Nov 04, 2013 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chiappa Little Badger Video.
Replies: 20
Views: 1884

Re: Chiappa Little Badger Video.

After shooting the new .22 magnum Little Badger I decided that even though it shot extremely well with the iron sights it needed a red dot scope. I put a BSA on it and after a wee bit of adjusting and zeroing I got it where it shoots almost the same hole at 25 yards and about 3" at 100 yards. B...
by Stan in SC
Fri Oct 25, 2013 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Eternal Project Gun...
Replies: 31
Views: 2499

Re: The Eternal Project Gun...

I don't need any ball small game ammo. I have a small supply of the old low velocity small bullet so called "practice ammo".

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Thu Oct 24, 2013 8:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Eternal Project Gun...
Replies: 31
Views: 2499

Re: The Eternal Project Gun...

I REALLY liked the look of Old Ironsights' rifle as modified. I now have it's mate but mine has the scout scope on it. I think my barrel is a bit shorter or looks to be. I had my gunsmith cut 8" off the original barrel and re-crown it. I am looking forward to getting out to the gun club to sigh...
by Stan in SC
Wed Oct 09, 2013 6:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Route Suggestions. ...
Replies: 20
Views: 1405

Re: Route Suggestions. ...

Key West is well worth your time. They have sight seeing by means of a "Conch Train" which is a Jeep pulling lots of small passenger trailers. Try it. We enjoyed it a lot.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Wed Oct 09, 2013 9:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You people need to Get Real!
Replies: 18
Views: 1237

Re: You people need to Get Real!

My wife is also my barber since about 12 years ago.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Wed Oct 02, 2013 7:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Addition to the Stable
Replies: 10
Views: 686

Re: New Addition to the Stable

The government shutdown does not affect the NICS background check function as it is permanently funded.
Oh and the telephone call is NOT to the local sheriff. It is to the NICS which is an FBI function.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Tue Oct 01, 2013 7:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chiappa Little Badger Video.
Replies: 20
Views: 1884

Re: Chiappa Little Badger Video.

I bought a little Badger and really like it. Several days ago my distributor called me and said he had gotten in four more of these little wonders and did I want one more...in .22 Magnum!! Heck yes and it arrived today. Looks exactly like the first one. So now I have a pair of them and if they come ...
by Stan in SC
Fri Sep 27, 2013 7:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Window Shopping
Replies: 9
Views: 782

Re: Window Shopping

Thing I always felt anout .25acp pistols was that you shoot someone five times with it and when they find out about it they are going to be ticked off at you.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Thu Sep 26, 2013 9:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 30-30 150 gr. HP's ?
Replies: 5
Views: 410

Re: Winchester 30-30 150 gr. HP's ?

I used that very load for about 25 years on deer. Very good effective load.
If you don't want them I'll buy them.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Wed Sep 25, 2013 7:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .30-30 Facebook Page
Replies: 13
Views: 1997

Re: .30-30 Facebook Page

I just joined. Thanks.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Sat Sep 21, 2013 6:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hobie--Is this true?
Replies: 11
Views: 1881

Re: Hobie--Is this true?

76553,
The state in which you purchase does not have to be contiguous to your home state.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Sat Sep 21, 2013 6:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is this???
Replies: 31
Views: 3942

Re: What is this???

I'm thinking .410 also.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Wed Sep 18, 2013 4:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Eternal Project Gun...
Replies: 31
Views: 2499

Re: The Eternal Project Gun...

Wednesday--Hump day--Mike,mike,mike mike,what day is it?I love the camel in the Geico ads. Anyhow Wednesday is my range day every week that I can. Today I took the new to me Mosin 91/30.Shooting Bulgarian light ball(147 grain bullet) for the first four shots I was slightly right and high at 50 yards...
by Stan in SC
Mon Sep 16, 2013 3:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Eternal Project Gun...
Replies: 31
Views: 2499

Re: The Eternal Project Gun...

I read this post with great interest.I used to be into Mosins BIG TIME.Over the years I have disposed of all of them except one, a Finnish Model 39. It's kinda been in the back of my mind recently to obtain another 91/59 or a 91/30.I just wanted a shooter and as the title of this thread says "T...
by Stan in SC
Sat Sep 14, 2013 3:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old Gravely
Replies: 18
Views: 1829

Re: Old Gravely

I used a "David Bradley" brand walking plow at my mountain cabin in the little garden I had. David Bradley was a brand name of Sears Roebuck Co. This was in 1985 and it was old then. A friend owned it and lent it to me to plow the garden. I remember it doing a great job but it was quite a ...
by Stan in SC
Thu Sep 12, 2013 6:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Eternal Project Gun...
Replies: 31
Views: 2499

Re: The Eternal Project Gun...

My model 39 is the most accurate iron sighted rifle I have ever owned.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Sun Sep 01, 2013 7:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Found me a 32 spl.
Replies: 20
Views: 1794

Re: Found me a 32 spl.

I bought a Winchester in .32WS several years ago.I really like the rifle and I appreciate the accuracy of it.


Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Wed Aug 28, 2013 9:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who has a Lymeric
Replies: 16
Views: 976

Re: Who has a Lymeric

Her lies the body of poor William Butts
Willie is with us no more.
He drank what he thought was H2O.
It was really H2SO4.


Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Wed Aug 28, 2013 9:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Double gun Rifle
Replies: 21
Views: 2917

Re: Double gun Rifle

Like Thunder 50 who posted above I have a 12 gauge over .308 and I like the combo gun very much.I find it to be accurate. Mine was purchased in April this year and I have not shot it a lot and it still is tight to open.I am told by those who have them that they do eventually loosen up. I am impresse...
by Stan in SC
Sat Aug 24, 2013 8:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Griff -- Travel warning - Las Vegas!
Replies: 9
Views: 942

Re: Griff -- Travel warning - Las Vegas!

GREAT pictures,Fred. Thank you for posting these.


Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Thu Aug 22, 2013 10:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: After much thought, I made my rifle decision ;- )
Replies: 6
Views: 755

Re: After much thought, I made my rifle decision ;- )

I was about to order a Rio Grand in 45/70 two weeks ago but read some bad comments on various forums. I read enough that I did not order the rifle. I sincerely hope that you have good success with yours and I look forward to your posting your experience and opinions once you have had a chance to eva...
by Stan in SC
Wed Aug 21, 2013 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Carlsen Highway.
Replies: 8
Views: 219

Re: Happy Birthday Carlsen Highway.

A very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Sat Aug 10, 2013 3:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .45-70 Taurus/BrazTech/Rossi Rio Grande Warranty Issues
Replies: 8
Views: 1372

Re: .45-70 Taurus/BrazTech/Rossi Rio Grande Warranty Issues

I almost ordered one from my distributor last week.Now I am glad I didn't.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Fri Aug 09, 2013 7:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chiappa Little Badger Video.
Replies: 20
Views: 1884

Re: Chiappa Little Badger Video.

I ordered one in January and took delivery of it about a month ago. Very dependable and accurate. Brings a lot of fun back to shooting.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Sat Aug 03, 2013 3:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Real Bud
Replies: 11
Views: 1527

Re: A Real Bud

Usually when I am at the computer my Maltese is at my feet.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Thu Aug 01, 2013 7:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm Done
Replies: 20
Views: 1601

Re: I'm Done

I retired August 2,2002 at the tender age of 61.Never looked back.Never regretted retiring.Loved what I did but don't miss it. Now I work part time a couple of days a week of all places in a gun/pawn shop.I wish I had been there my whole career. You will really like retirement.Congratulations,sir. S...
by Stan in SC
Thu Jul 18, 2013 6:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gals and events of July
Replies: 40
Views: 2244

Re: Gals and events of July

On vacation in 1972 my wife and I also tried to go to the Inn for supper and saw the same "We dress for supper" sign and went elsewhere.
We took a harbor tour at Bar Harbor.Beautiful offshore cottages on small islands.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Wed Jul 17, 2013 7:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: newscope mount
Replies: 3
Views: 608

Re: newscope mount

I made one similar a few years back. Works good.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Wed Jul 17, 2013 4:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday kragluver.
Replies: 6
Views: 678

Re: Happy Birthday kragluver.

Happy Birthday to ya.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Mon Jul 15, 2013 11:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday ollogger.
Replies: 11
Views: 382

Re: Happy Birthday ollogger.

A very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you,sir.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Sat Jul 13, 2013 1:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Stan in SC & BlaineG
Replies: 16
Views: 584

Re: Happy Birthday Stan in SC & BlaineG

Thank you all for the birthday wishes.
A happy birthday to Blaine.
Wasn't sure I would ever make 72 but here I be.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Wed Jul 10, 2013 7:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gals and events of July
Replies: 40
Views: 2244

Re: Gals and events of July

Nope. ALL of the "equipment " looks very much in place and in good working order from my perspective.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Tue Jul 09, 2013 6:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range Report on Winchester 94 carbine
Replies: 6
Views: 627

Re: Range Report on Winchester 94 carbine

About four years ago I bought a Winchester Model 1894 in .32 Winchester Special from the estate of my deceased college room mate who was like my brother for fifty years.This rifle serial number indicates a manufacture date of 1956. Upon shooting the rifle I was delighted to find that the mirror bore...
by Stan in SC
Mon Jul 01, 2013 10:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday 86er
Replies: 26
Views: 1378

Re: Happy Birthday 86er

A very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you , sir.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Thu Jun 27, 2013 6:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Computer question,...
Replies: 17
Views: 1488

Re: Computer question,...

I bought my most recent replacement computer at a pawn shop and took it to my computer guru and had him wipe it clean as if it were brand new.That eliminates all prior owner's additions,etc. This one is a Toshiba Satellite and I am satisfied with it.I got a good deal at right around $200. This is th...
by Stan in SC
Wed Jun 26, 2013 2:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How Cute Is This ?
Replies: 56
Views: 5153

Re: How Cute Is This ?

That picture of the casting shows as noted very shoddy workmanship on what looks like a zinc type metal.The Little Badger looks NOTHING like that.It is very precision machined and very obviously made of steel.Very neat and clean looking breech. I tried the holo sight today at the gun club and after ...
by Stan in SC
Wed Jun 26, 2013 6:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How Cute Is This ?
Replies: 56
Views: 5153

Re: How Cute Is This ?

cas mentioned that the Badger felt "loose' and wavy when he examined one.I have experienced nothing of the sort with the one I own.It is tight when open and very solid feeling with the action closed. I have just this week mounted a reflex holo sight on it.Changes the look quite a bit.The peep s...
by Stan in SC
Thu Jun 20, 2013 6:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How Cute Is This ?
Replies: 56
Views: 5153

Re: How Cute Is This ?

I first saw the Chiappa "Little Badger" in January at a dealer expo.I ordered one at that time and took delivery of it about 6 weeks ago.I found it to be very handy and accurate as can be with the peep sight. Just recently I mounted a reflex red dot on it just like the one the young lady h...
by Stan in SC
Mon Jun 17, 2013 4:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Side lever concept???
Replies: 16
Views: 2728

Re: Side lever concept???

Being a confirmed 45/70 fanatic I at one time owned and shot a Siamese Mauser converted to 45/70.Very very accurate.Very very strong action that can be hand loaded wayyy beyond anything else but a #1 Ruger. The downside and reason I divested myself of it was that the darn thing was so bulky and unga...
by Stan in SC
Mon Jun 10, 2013 7:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .44 Mag Winchester 94 Wrangler Question
Replies: 5
Views: 911

Re: .44 Mag Winchester 94 Wrangler Question

My local gun shop has a model 94AE trapper in .44 mag.If I remember correctly it's an 1894-1994 commemorative model.It is like new. He has a price of $799 on it.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Thu Jun 06, 2013 6:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 bullet recommendations
Replies: 34
Views: 4531

Re: 30-30 bullet recommendations

I find that 150 grain round nose work best for me.

Incidentally,Carlsen Highway, it's good to see you here.You will fit in well.


Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Wed Jun 05, 2013 4:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mosin-Nagant
Replies: 17
Views: 1810

Re: Mosin-Nagant

To adjust the front sight for windage on a 91/30 Mosin you need an LT-2 sight adjuster.

Stan in SC
by Stan in SC
Fri May 24, 2013 5:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why would anyone want/need a high capacity magazine? Humor
Replies: 6
Views: 879

Re: Why would anyone want/need a high capacity magazine? Hu

"High capacity magazine " is an old indian phrase meaning lousy shot.

Stan in SC