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by .45colt
Tue Jul 01, 2025 1:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Picked up a Win. '94, cheap.
Replies: 16
Views: 275

Re: Picked up a Win. '94, cheap.

Very nice Jason. It's a shame that We can hunt in Ohio with any straight walled cartridge but the 30-30 is just toooo much gun. :? :lol: .
by .45colt
Tue Jul 01, 2025 1:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where are all the old coots???
Replies: 30
Views: 590

Re: Where are all the old coots???

I'm not a Coot....I'm a COG .Certified OLD Geezer. I showed up here in 2000, then when they re-did the forum All had to sign up again . I have Marlins in many calibers and haven't had trouble getting decent groups. :D .
by .45colt
Thu Jun 26, 2025 12:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUNTING WITH THE CORRECT CALIBER
Replies: 19
Views: 674

Re: HUNTING WITH THE CORRECT CALIBER

I have two 45-70's . A Marlin for Deer Hunting and an 86/71 to use for weight training. It's good to know It will take anything in Ohio including the Zoo.
by .45colt
Thu Jun 26, 2025 11:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally Got To The Range
Replies: 15
Views: 386

Re: Finally Got To The Range

Both the Gun and Your Shooting are VERY Impressive. If our Old Friend from the East See's this He may do a War Dance..... :o .
by .45colt
Thu Jun 26, 2025 9:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington ? Air rifle.
Replies: 12
Views: 330

Re: Remington ? Air rifle.

I have a RWS 350 magnum, it's a beast weighs about 8lb and cocking effort is 45 lbs. I have the usual Crossman pellets and wally world also had some Ruger 17gr on the shelf. One of the local gun shops had the H&N pellet assortment and I grabbed it. very interesting to shoot different ones. Momma...
by .45colt
Tue Jun 24, 2025 3:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1876 Centennial
Replies: 10
Views: 408

Re: 1876 Centennial

Pat, You could contact our member "Coyote Nose" . I believe He is a retired machinist and He has built and repaired many classic Guns including a '76 in 45-60. I had some dealings with Him several years ago . He may be able to help. Keep us informed. :D .
by .45colt
Sun Jun 22, 2025 6:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off topic for AJMD429.......
Replies: 6
Views: 362

Re: Off topic for AJMD429.......

Thanks Guys. back TTT for the Doc.!
by .45colt
Sun Jun 22, 2025 6:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bowen Redhawk .45 Colt
Replies: 12
Views: 440

Re: Bowen Redhawk .45 Colt

I have one so You really Got My attention. can't wait to see it.
by .45colt
Sun Jun 22, 2025 6:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: In need of a firearms appraiser and other estate stuff.
Replies: 24
Views: 596

Re: In need of a firearms appraiser and other estate stuff.

Sorry about Your Dad Jason. You could try giving Jaquas in Findlay a call . I was at the new store last August . They have everything from low end to some of the most expensive guns I have ever seen. hundreds of them. They will surly know who can do an appraisal. Good Luck Pard.
by .45colt
Sat Jun 21, 2025 4:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: John Linebaugh told me
Replies: 8
Views: 321

Re: John Linebaugh told me

I looked around and found this From John I had read years ago . " I have personally taken about 10 antelope and 1 mule deer with a .45 Colt. My wife has taken around 6 antelope and 5 mule deer with her .45 Colt. She uses a 4 3/4" Seville and the handload is a 260 Keith cast at 900 fps. Thi...
by .45colt
Fri Jun 20, 2025 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off topic for AJMD429.......
Replies: 6
Views: 362

Off topic for AJMD429.......

After seeing Earmick's post about the shingles I have to ask this question. This year the Wife and I went to South Carolina the week of Easter and had a Great vacation . Came back to Ohio cold and rain and on May 7th we came down with covid. The Wife wasn't too sick but I was near going to the E.R. ...
by .45colt
Wed Jun 18, 2025 9:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: mountain lion
Replies: 10
Views: 366

Re: mountain lion

I'd like to hear that Walt. The big news around here was a Black Bear Sunday down the street . :lol: .
by .45colt
Wed Jun 18, 2025 9:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Greener Martini Queens Cup Rifle
Replies: 7
Views: 230

Re: Greener Martini Queens Cup Rifle

Wow, that is off the hook with the Cool Factor! 8) 8) 8) . How is the bore?
by .45colt
Sat Jun 14, 2025 11:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shout out to Charter Arms
Replies: 9
Views: 474

Re: Shout out to Charter Arms

Sarge, When it worked the double action was fast and smooth, the grips fit great. I don't expect much out of an inexpensive gun. but it has to be reliable. This is one I would take to the river and very well may have gotten dunked along with Me.
by .45colt
Sat Jun 14, 2025 9:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shout out to Charter Arms
Replies: 9
Views: 474

Re: Shout out to Charter Arms

I Too am glad they took care of the problem. A few years ago I bought one of Charters .22 revolvers to have a lightweight gun to pack in My fishing gear. It was for a short time terrific and I was very Happy. around 300 rounds it started to misfire and I returned it under warranty. They had it quite...
by .45colt
Wed Jun 11, 2025 9:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pretty wood
Replies: 15
Views: 824

Re: Pretty wood

In '76 I was 22 and totally Nuts. I bought a 3200 skeet gun for $550.00. My Family was :shock: . That gun was for Me a machine and I shot it so much that targets looked like the lid of a Garbage can. I even did pretty well at international skeet with it. To be Young again with out a care.!
by .45colt
Wed Jun 11, 2025 7:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pretty wood
Replies: 15
Views: 824

Re: Pretty wood

Every time I See Walnut like that I'm transported back to the local Gun Club in the 70's & 80's . A new Wingmaster Field Gun was around $225.00 and TB Trap guns weren't too much more. about every week some Shooter would order an 870 Trap or an 1100 . A small group usually gathered around for the...
by .45colt
Sun Jun 08, 2025 5:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A memorable Levergun Hunt
Replies: 19
Views: 1191

Re: A memorable Levergun Hunt

Awesome All Around! Congrats. :D .
by .45colt
Wed Jun 04, 2025 8:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New custom target rifle.
Replies: 15
Views: 1850

Re: New custom targe rifle.

Jason that rifle must be a dream to shoot off of a Bench. Sweet!
by .45colt
Wed Jun 04, 2025 8:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bye my love. I will miss you.
Replies: 34
Views: 4025

Re: Bye my love. I will miss you.

Prayers Up.
by .45colt
Fri May 30, 2025 11:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nothing better.
Replies: 9
Views: 1673

Re: Nothing better.

Here along Lake Erie We had a real old fashioned winter this year and so far this spring have had around 12" of rain. a lot of the fields haven't been planted yet. I wish I could send some rain to You Guys who need it. the mosquitos are horrible and about the best time to be outside is on the l...
by .45colt
Fri May 30, 2025 11:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Final modification to the 40th anniversary Shootist carbine.
Replies: 14
Views: 1740

Re: Final modification to the 40th anniversary Shootist carbine.

Scott, In the pictures of the horse & riders above the middle Horse looks huge. I'm not much of a horse guy. That one looks Tall!
by .45colt
Wed May 21, 2025 3:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A ’modern 32-20’…
Replies: 13
Views: 1030

Re: A ’modern 32-20’…

I bought My Marlin CL 32-20 in '07 after Kirk D from Canada posted here about the round. Starline has 1000pcs of brass for $246.50. The 32-20 and 45-70 will do anything I could ask for in Ohio. They would be the last I would ever sell.
by .45colt
Wed May 14, 2025 9:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shootists 40th Anniversary Levergun Makes Meat! -updated-
Replies: 10
Views: 900

Re: Shootists 40th Anniversary Levergun Makes Meat! -updated-

That's Terrific !! Love the Marlins. Good Shooting.
by .45colt
Sun May 11, 2025 7:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Upcoming Auction of Jamison Brass & Ammo
Replies: 10
Views: 2011

Re: Upcoming Auction of Jamison Brass & Ammo

Some dealers are going to make a killing on that sale....50-95,45-75, more than 20k pieces of .33 Win. Like a Treasure.
by .45colt
Sat May 10, 2025 11:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Getting frustrated with a Chinese air rifle.
Replies: 59
Views: 37172

Re: Getting frustrated with a Chinese air rifle.

I have had a Love affair with Air guns most of My life. The .20 caliber Sheridan I bought for $37.00 when I was fourteen is still shooting well. during covid I got a RWS 350 Mag in .22 caliber . the .177 are too small for My hands and I would surely need a pellet pen. I shoot mostly Crossman .22 pel...
by .45colt
Thu May 08, 2025 3:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A knock on the door.
Replies: 12
Views: 1012

Re: A knock on the door.

Anymore if I See "Them" who ever they are in the Driveway. I don't answer the door. knock and go away please.....For a few years in the summer We would have Guys driving around in an old truck selling Restaurant Quality Beef . I was out in the Garage one day after cutting the grass, radio ...
by .45colt
Thu May 08, 2025 2:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A. W. Peterson's
Replies: 43
Views: 14702

Re: A. W. Peterson's

I have been on Leverguns every week for 25 years. What a Great thread, makes Me want to take a trip . Thank You for the post and Thank You Marlinman for all the information.!
by .45colt
Thu May 08, 2025 10:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A little over a year ago
Replies: 17
Views: 2844

Re: A little over a year ago

Jason It's Awesome to See and Hear that things are working out for You.! It's a Shame it had to happen but in the long run You are way better Off knowing How She really felt. Stay Strong, One Day at a Time.
by .45colt
Sat May 03, 2025 9:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A century ago today
Replies: 7
Views: 3735

Re: A century ago today

What a Great picture Bill. A truly American story. My Dad would have fit right in the picture. He like a lot of Young Men had a hard life during the depression ,dug ditches pick& shovel every day to survive. WW2 broke out and Dad said that Boot Camp was a country club. He Loved the Army, never s...
by .45colt
Sat May 03, 2025 8:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Better Than a Watch!" (Last day at work -- EVER!!!)
Replies: 21
Views: 7900

Re: "Better Than a Watch!" (Last day at work -- EVER!!!)

Enjoy the Time off nobody Gave it to You..... I retired five years ago The company has a retiree program for those who want to keep working. I work one or two mornings a week 5-10am. No Bosses, idiots or crybabies allowed. the best part is that I don't HAVE to do it. Good Luck and stay Strong.!
by .45colt
Sat May 03, 2025 8:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone having LOG IN issues?
Replies: 34
Views: 6324

Re: Anyone having LOG IN issues?

I couldn't get on the site at all yesterday. Today it's working like lightning..... :D !
by .45colt
Sat Apr 26, 2025 3:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PVD--Posterior Vitreous detachment
Replies: 10
Views: 5595

Re: PVD--Posterior Vitreous detachment

I had cataract surgery on both eyes about nine years ago. age 62. I'm the one in a million who had torn retinas in each eye that required a viterectomy to repair . one was head up for a week the other was head down for a week. had to rent a special chair . I delt with a large retina specialists grou...
by .45colt
Tue Apr 22, 2025 6:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This is a handy little trapper
Replies: 33
Views: 23456

Re: This is a handy little trapper

That's Sweet!
by .45colt
Tue Apr 22, 2025 6:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spring weather
Replies: 7
Views: 3521

Re: Spring weather

That's a Great picture Walt. Nothing like the views out West. I'll be happy if We don't get any snow here for the next year. Thanksgiving weekend N/E Ohio got 4-6' of snow , the roads were closed and at 71 I could find no fun in it at all. hundreds of barns,pole buildings and sheds collapsed under t...
by .45colt
Tue Apr 15, 2025 2:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lil fun on the schedule for Saturday
Replies: 5
Views: 2602

Re: Lil fun on the schedule for Saturday

Thats a great load Bill. years ago I shot 110ffg under a 370gr T/C maxi ball from my Renegade at Family picnics . Just another "Thing" I won't be doing anymore. :o :lol: . Give the King what He deserves.
by .45colt
Tue Apr 15, 2025 7:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Jim Taylor
Replies: 21
Views: 5952

Re: Happy Birthday Jim Taylor

Happy Birthday! Glad You had a Great Time. :D .
by .45colt
Fri Apr 11, 2025 9:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W 1854 Lever Action is Now in .45-70
Replies: 10
Views: 2931

Re: S&W 1854 Lever Action is Now in .45-70

Iikocher, I get it , In Your Shoes ( and I've been there ) in the 1854 the .44 mag is the winner all day long .ammo can be found just about anywhere and if You reload brass is cheap and easy to get. Good Luck.
by .45colt
Thu Apr 10, 2025 6:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W 1854 Lever Action is Now in .45-70
Replies: 10
Views: 2931

Re: S&W 1854 Lever Action is Now in .45-70

Grizz, I don't know about the twist in the barrel.....but here is some results................https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voMrfb2Q8DY&t=86s
by .45colt
Thu Apr 10, 2025 11:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W 1854 Lever Action is Now in .45-70
Replies: 10
Views: 2931

Re: S&W 1854 Lever Action is Now in .45-70

If the 1854 could handle the bigger magnums I would think they would have all ready have done it. You Look like a young Man so why not Go For it and Go Big.? Here is a reasonable Spike Driver. https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/rifles/big-horn-armory/big-horn-armory-lever-action-...
by .45colt
Thu Apr 10, 2025 10:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: In shipping box and covered in cosmoline
Replies: 10
Views: 3191

Re: In shipping box and covered in cosmoline

I agree 100% with marlinman and I would defiantly shoot it..and Give Us a range report. :D .
by .45colt
Tue Apr 08, 2025 11:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 44-40 2025 Targets Thread
Replies: 52
Views: 32105

Re: 44-40 2025 Targets Thread

Bryan , You are a national Treasure. Thank You.
by .45colt
Tue Apr 08, 2025 11:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi/Puma short rifles
Replies: 18
Views: 9156

Re: Rossi/Puma short rifles

We have one here, 20" hex barrel, .357 mag. a lot of weight but it hangs really well offhand. I bought online it from a place in Kentucky prolly 20 years ago.$325.00. It must have been worked over for SASS because it is smooth and slick and a great shooter. My Daughter keeps it for a home defen...
by .45colt
Tue Apr 08, 2025 7:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One Of The Finest Single Action Pistols
Replies: 21
Views: 7126

Re: One Of The Finest Single Action Pistols

I re-member reading about those Fine Revolvers along time ago. Got Me lookin around and found the article in the Gun blast archives. Hard to believe it was fifteen years ago! what a Treasure.
https://gunblast.com/Boge_TLA45FT.htm
by .45colt
Tue Apr 01, 2025 11:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: USPS: Here we go again
Replies: 46
Views: 28185

Re: USPS: Here we go again

Well Bill, Did it ever get delivered......?
by .45colt
Sat Mar 29, 2025 9:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thumper....
Replies: 1
Views: 1098

Thumper....

At less than 7lb this .450 should be a Hoot to shoot.... :shock: . https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1098274063
by .45colt
Sat Mar 29, 2025 8:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ALWAYS wear eye protection…
Replies: 18
Views: 5395

Re: ALWAYS wear eye protection…

That's a Great tip about the Gong! And Yes Try to always where Eye protection . I have had six eye surgery's and even a generation ago I would be blind by now. Running the chain saw I couldn't where safety glasses in warmer weather as the sweat drove Me nuts. chips from the wood always fly all over ...
by .45colt
Thu Mar 27, 2025 8:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: USPS: Here we go again
Replies: 46
Views: 28185

Re: USPS: Here we go again

" Ya pay your money and take your chances".... Our anniversary is in late February. Longtime Friends mailed a regular card to us from Florida , it took more than four weeks to get to Ohio arriving in March. My Wife Really gets upset about the mail service and lack of.. :twisted:
by .45colt
Mon Mar 24, 2025 3:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Could use some prayers. She is at peace now
Replies: 47
Views: 23705

Re: Could use some prayers

We have the same thing with a Family Member who is a few miles away ,Hospice comes every day . My Wife's Mom a few years ago . many extended Family have passed in the last few years. It's a Hard, Tough Life. More Prayers Up.
by .45colt
Wed Mar 19, 2025 8:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fun to watch.!!
Replies: 0
Views: 4768

Fun to watch.!!