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- Tue Nov 02, 2010 6:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - GI's shoulda been issued .270's !
- Replies: 61
- Views: 8733
Re: OT - GI's shoulda been issued .270's !
Several things John Garand did in the course of developing his rifle. In the first model he made the operation dependant on the set back of the primer upon firing, Then the people in charge found a problem with the set back when used in machineguns. He then went to a gas operated system which tapped...
- Mon Nov 01, 2010 10:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - GI's shoulda been issued .270's !
- Replies: 61
- Views: 8733
Re: OT - GI's shoulda been issued .270's !
The .276 mentioned for the Pederson rifle and the Garand were actually 7mm calibers, The bores were measured excluding the depth of the grooves. The Pederson rifle had a different action very similar to a Luger togle action and required the cartridges to be lubricated in order for the rifle to fire ...
- Sun Oct 31, 2010 4:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Blowin' Smoke - .81 Cal @ $200
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2344
Re: OT: Blowin' Smoke - .81 Cal @ $200
The underhammer guns were popular in the northeast. They were very cheap as there are only two moving parts. The trigger and the hammer. The trigger guard is the mainspring. The cap fired directly into the powder charge for fast ignition, however, you can occasionally get a little bit of powder burn...
- Sun Oct 31, 2010 4:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: History: The Coldstream Guards Newest Sentry... A goose!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 910
Re: History: The Coldstream Guards Newest Sentry... A goose!
Distillery's in Scottland have used Geese as watch sentries for many years. A few years back the U.S. military started experimenting with their use as well. I know the British military uses them for base perimeter security as well. Some years back my maternal grandfather felt Guinie foul made better...
- Fri Oct 29, 2010 6:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A .308 ammo question
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1550
Re: A .308 ammo question
I have a Savage M-12 as a scout set up. I have tried a variety of match ammo, civilian and Lake City, never could get decent accuracy, went to some hunting loads things improved. I had some Winchester 150 grain Silver Tips the rifle loves. The Winchester Power Points did not do a thing for it. Sure ...
- Fri Oct 29, 2010 6:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tell me about "Sweat-soldering"...?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2054
Re: Tell me about "Sweat-soldering"...?
Sweat Soldering is a learned craft. Someone who can do it will do great job. But don't try steel to aluminum and such. Go with the epoxies or glues. Heck the space shuttle and high tech. fighter aircraft are pretty much glued together. I have glued sights on several bubbaed up surplus military rifle...
- Fri Oct 29, 2010 6:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Rifled Musket Accuracy
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1166
Re: OT Rifled Musket Accuracy
Most rifled muskets were made with very slow rifling twists such as 1-72. I found on my Parker Hale 1853 English made I got best accuracy using a 350 minie, with abour 40 grains. A patched round ball did better. I also have a Navy Arms Zouave, with a Bill Large barrel with a 1-60 twist using round b...
- Thu Oct 28, 2010 3:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ON topic: Need suggestion on how to heat Cerrosafe ...
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4236
Re: ON topic: Need suggestion on how to heat Cerrosafe ...
Cerrosafe is great stuff for chamber casting and bore or muzzle casting as well. I remember reading that heating it under 200 degrees is best as you can wear the stuff out if you get it too hot. Also handy to slightly warm the barrel and chamber area so you get a smooth well filled out casting. It d...
- Sat Oct 23, 2010 7:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Case Lube?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2175
Re: OT: Case Lube?
Yes Lee's case lube is the same as wire pulling lube. Only they put in smaller tubes. Check with supply house who sell to electrical contractors. You can usually find it in one liter size and up. I understand Lee buys it in 50 or 55 gallon drums which can get pricey. Makes great patch lube for muzzl...
- Sat Oct 23, 2010 7:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Case Lube?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2175
Re: OT: Case Lube?
Depending on caliber and amount of cases to be lubed, I would use something like Lee water soluable case lube (Wire Pulling Lube) mixed up with water, Ratio is about 10 parts water I part case lube. Use a large bucket, dump the brass into the solution, strain it out, let the brass dry and load it up...
- Sat Oct 16, 2010 6:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The good, the bad, and the ugly/annoying
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1252
Re: The good, the bad, and the ugly/annoying
Get a piece of brass rod which will drop freely down the bore. If you find yourself with a stuck case as you mentioned drop the peice of rod down the bore. usually works pretty good. Looks like an interesting experiment. Hope you can get good accuracy with proper sights and good ammo. There is some ...
- Tue Sep 21, 2010 7:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT British Limeys
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3613
Re: OT British Limeys
The use of Limes is correct, also in their day the British sailors were well trained and their job was considered a good way to live. Working conditions were rough and so were those of everyone who needed a living. The Brits paid good money to the sailors, they were fed decent food and the term 3 sq...
- Sun Sep 19, 2010 4:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tula Primers
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3354
Re: Tula Primers
Does anyone remember the beginning of CCI on the markets. Primers, 22 ammo were climbing in price back then. Remington, Federal and Winchester were finicky on selling reloading components for private use. CCI came along and started up their business. Result was to push the big three ammo companies b...
- Fri Sep 17, 2010 4:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Autumn leaves
- Replies: 5
- Views: 563
Re: OT Autumn leaves
You might be able to search the internet. I know a number of areas in the country that make a big deal about Fall Folage watching. Not sure what to look for. I remember I was in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and they would give folage forecasts for their area. Quite a tourist attraction up that wa...
- Mon Sep 13, 2010 5:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Planning Ahead
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2326
Re: Planning Ahead
I had a cousin who while a child suffered heart problems. All his life he was told he could drop dead at any time. Down the road some of the damage was repaired. But the prognosis stayed pretty much the same. He did marry and fathered a child. He was an avid gun collector, started collecting Colts w...
- Mon Sep 13, 2010 2:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30-06 loaded down
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2013
Re: 30-06 loaded down
The 30-06 can and has been download and up loaded to fit a shooters need. Years back most shooters were after economy and made the most from what caliber rifle or other guns they had. Up into the 1950's most shooters would only own four or five guns. When industry and money got moving shooters wante...
- Mon Sep 06, 2010 5:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Loading for the .270
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1493
Re: Loading for the .270
H4831 is regular long powder granuals. The 4841SC is basically same performance as H-4831 but made to work easier through a powder measure. Most people claim that grain for grain weight they work identical. Good Luck.
- Sat Sep 04, 2010 7:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bullet comments about the old ##-## cartridges
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4017
Re: Bullet comments about the old ##-## cartridges
One thing with these older caliber guns was the use of Black Powdr. It will 'bump up" bullets due to the way it burns. Elmer Keith did a lot of shooting of the old Sharps Arms. Many used a bullet small enough when pushed into the bore you could see light around the bullet. The bullets were usua...
- Fri Aug 06, 2010 8:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bullet stuck in Rossi 357 barrell ?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1211
Re: Bullet stuck in Rossi 357 barrell ?
If you would have fired a round behind the stuck bullet it would most certainly caused a ringed or bulge in the barrel. Wouldn't have blown up anything but would probably be a pain to get fixed.Good Luck..
- Tue Aug 03, 2010 9:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Elk Down,...Now What...?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2605
Re: OT - Elk Down,...Now What...?
Sorry can't resist the urge. After skinning and gutting, build a nice hard wood fire, slice off a piece of meat and eat it. Continue until Elk is all consumed. That is what our ancient ancestors did. Moved the village to the animal when it was eaten, they moved on to another one. Worked well with Ma...
- Sun Aug 01, 2010 6:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: For Those Who Shoot The 30-30 Long Range
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1943
Re: For Those Who Shoot The 30-30 Long Range
Ground glass (very fine) was put into the priming compounds as a means of insuring good ignition of the powder charge. I have read somewhere it was very common in 22 rimfire cartridges. It was thought to aid the combustion. It was also felt, by many shooters to cause rapid wear of the leade in the t...
- Fri Jul 30, 2010 8:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Alexandrite? Pic added
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1043
Re: OT - Alexandrite?
I did an online search. Pretty interesting information. Some of these stones are very expensive. There are man made as well. I would recommend having it checked by a certified and bonded gem specialist as recommended. Don't let just any jeweler or rock hound play with it. Bad things can happen. Soun...
- Wed Jul 28, 2010 8:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .357 mag levergun as a "bad times" gun
- Replies: 82
- Views: 11488
Re: .357 mag levergun as a "bad times" gun
Lots of comments most of them I agree with. Of course I have a bunch of other rifles, handguns and such. I like the .357 leveraction as it is a polite to shoot rifle,which helps. Only problem I have is deciding which bullet other than cast to use, big selection, but I do tend to favor either the 158...
- Sun Jul 25, 2010 7:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Help Finding Some Screws
- Replies: 11
- Views: 994
Re: Help Finding Some Screws
I am sure someone will be a long with better information. I see several possibilities. Shorten the screws you took out, but the heads will probably be to big, another is check with a gun shop which mounts scopes and see if they have properly sized "Plug Screws". They can be found at Browne...
- Sat Jul 24, 2010 11:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fix for canted front sight on Win. 94 Trapper
- Replies: 8
- Views: 897
Re: Fix for canted front sight on Win. 94 Trapper
Don't know if it would do any good but you might want to contact Williams Gunsite up in Michigan. They have been known for doing good things with sights. I am thinking something like a band type front sight replacing the exsisting sight and covering the sight slight. Don't know if they do that sort ...
- Fri Jul 23, 2010 3:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Custom Armaloy Marlin 1894c
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3364
Re: Custom Armaloy Marlin 1894c
IF properly done an Armaloy plating job is as good or better than a custom shop slick up job. Lowers the friction factor and is as durable as stainless in rust resistance. You done good. Good Luck.
- Tue Jul 20, 2010 6:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: O.T. Looking for information on Ammo
- Replies: 2
- Views: 399
O.T. Looking for information on Ammo
A while back Winchester Ammunition announced they were making a match grade CB Long 22 rimfire. I have seen it listed in several catalogs but have never found any for sale. MV is given as 770 FPS at 38 foot pounds. I have had great luck with their discontinued 22 Shorts CB's and was hoping these mig...
- Tue Jul 20, 2010 6:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Solids for everything?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2621
Re: Solids for everything?
I also remember the article, it was a bunch of years back. The writer was a very good shot and had done a lot of game shooting. At the time he was unhappy with poor performance of the various expanding bullets. Todays bullets are much better than what he had. I would expect even Elmer would think di...
- Sat Jul 17, 2010 5:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 94 .357 Legacy - lead fouling
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2646
Re: Winchester 94 .357 Legacy - lead fouling
I read about it in either the Cast Bullet Assoc. "Fouling Shot" magazine or maybe in an issue of the "American Rifleman." The guy who wrote it up was a real genuine Rocket Scientist. Worked for NASA at that time. He got interested in how much heat was generated and for how long w...
- Sat Jul 17, 2010 2:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 94 .357 Legacy - lead fouling
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2646
Re: Winchester 94 .357 Legacy - lead fouling
Another idea is use of a gas check. This seems to help avoid leading as mentioned. An inexpensive gas check can be made by using plastic such as styrofoam found in a coffee cup or commercially packaged meat. When prepping your cases for reloading, chamfer the case mouths a tiny bit, then after dropp...
- Fri Jul 16, 2010 7:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What Makes a Collectable?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1232
Re: What Makes a Collectable?
Any gun some guy with several tables full at a gun show has all collectables. Most are rare, unique, seldom seen, owned by General Patton when he invaded the Philipines and so on. What ever you have is worthless, worth no mention. Just remember all gun show dealers are trained by used car dealers an...
- Sat Jul 10, 2010 6:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Brass shotshell help?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 633
Re: Brass shotshell help?
I don't know if this is any help. The latest issue of Handloader Magazine from Wolfe Publishing has a good write up on Reloading Brass Shotshells. This is issue number 467 for August 2010. It says it is Part II: Technical tips. I believe you might be able to locate the article on line at http://www....
- Sat Jul 10, 2010 11:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: A potential new technique for hunting
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1706
Re: OT: A potential new technique for hunting
Do they say what type of cats they attract. Male or Female .
- Fri Jul 09, 2010 8:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Has anyone used the Bitterroot Valley Ammunition.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 547
Has anyone used the Bitterroot Valley Ammunition.
I just received a shipment of the BVA from Cheaperthandirt of their 180 grain hollow point 357 Magnum ammunition. It looks good. Haven't got to the range to try it in one of my rifles yet. Does anyone have any performance data? I keep locking up trying to access their website. I have been trying to ...
- Wed Jul 07, 2010 5:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Semi OT - Military .223 ammo/crimped primer pockets
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1228
Re: Semi OT - Military .223 ammo/crimped primer pockets
I am not certain, but I believe Lee Precision makes a universal depriming tool set up so you will not break the decapping pin. The decapping pin will just push up out of the die. Also you might want to use a bright light and make certain you are not running into some berdan primed cases. Once deprim...
- Tue Jul 06, 2010 10:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ? / Help on a Rossi 357
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3372
Re: ? / Help on a Rossi 357
IF I were you. I wouldn't get the Rossi. Sounds like it has a lot of problems and you will probably never be really happy with it. Go with a nice premium bolt action rifle with a large scope, neat sling, in one of those super short magnums. Also study what everyone has to say about some of the semi-...
- Fri Jul 02, 2010 7:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Some Riflescope Questions
- Replies: 9
- Views: 800
Re: Some Riflescope Questions
Some good questions. Some shotgun scopes offer a bit more eye relief, but the paralex(sp?) seems set for 50 yards. I also have a Stevens M-112 in the scout configuration and found it pretty much duplicates the M-110 action. Minor differences. If you look at pre-WWII scopes a bunch of them had a long...
- Tue Jun 29, 2010 7:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gunslick graphite grease
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6189
Re: Gunslick graphite grease
Gunslick is composed of colodinal graphite. It means little bitty tiny spheres of graphite. This is mixed into a light grease which acts as a carrier. I heard they are not selling it anymore. If you are in an area with machine shops and such you may be able to find the makings. You might want to do ...
- Tue Jun 29, 2010 2:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30-30 loads
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1078
Re: 30-30 loads
Maybe different. I have used super slow powders, such as 4831, H-870 and 4350 with plain base cast bullet with good results. You want a powder which will fill the case and be slightly compressed when the bullet is seated. If the loading manuals or instruction booklets allow I use either a styrofoam ...
- Tue Jun 29, 2010 6:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-a serious case of cerebral rectitis.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1553
Re: OT-a serious case of cerebral rectitis.
Glad there was no injuries or damage to your firearms. Heck of a way to develope a new wi ldcat round however.
- Sun Jun 27, 2010 8:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ammo carrier
- Replies: 6
- Views: 850
Re: Ammo carrier
I lucked out a few years back and managed to pick up some heavy leather cartridge boxes made in China. These were made to hold four of the SKS charger clips. Due to the quality I believe they were intended for some sort of dress mode. Since then I have found the East German, Russian and some other e...
- Fri Jun 25, 2010 8:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Rustproofing/Undercoating Rant - I HATE Ziebart!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1826
Re: OT - Rustproofing/Undercoating Rant - I HATE Ziebart!
I have an 1985 Ford F-150. Still no rust, about 152,000 miles. Of course I live in Florida. As Ben Rumson mentioned head south to a no salt state and you might find what you are looking for. I lived 30 years in Illinois, average life back then on a new car was three years before rust ate them up. I ...
- Fri Jun 25, 2010 2:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Tool questions
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2602
Re: OT: Tool questions
About files..... You can boil the files in water and a non-sudsing dish washing detergent or just about anytype of soap. This may loosen the crud, then attack it with a file cleaning brush. As far as the handles go, they push on and tighten up a bit and stay pretty good. Another thing old filers use...
- Thu Jun 24, 2010 9:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Maybe OT - Smallest rifle, least recoil for little kid
- Replies: 45
- Views: 5286
Re: Maybe OT - Smallest rifle, least recoil for little kid
Two or three calibers not mentioned so far but in proper fitted rifle should work well. The 30 M1 Carbine cartridge, the Russian 7.62X39 and the Russian 5.5X39. These are light recoil rounds. Hunting bullets are availabe. As for the guns, probably a Handi Rifle with youth configuration. Just a thoug...
- Wed Jun 23, 2010 2:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: I just had a strange thought ...
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3414
Re: OT: I just had a strange thought ...
I seem to remember something about when the British were fighting the Scottish Highlanders who were rather mad as the british wanted to take over their country, the method of battle for the Highlanders was a wild screaming mad attack straight at the british battle lines. They could over come the bri...
- Tue Jun 22, 2010 8:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: load for 125 gr 30-30
- Replies: 15
- Views: 9319
Re: load for 125 gr 30-30
The letter "C" behind the powder charge stands for "compressed" otherwords, a pretty full case. The difference between the 130 and 125 grain bullets affecting the internal volume of the case is not a problem. Length of the bullets bearing surface would be the factor. Take a chunk...
- Tue Jun 22, 2010 1:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: I just had a strange thought ...
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3414
Re: OT: I just had a strange thought ...
The british use of the Bayonet was their prime method of demoralizing their enemies. Fire a volley and follow up with the bayonets. It worked well in their day with their training. Created terrible wounds, turned many battles to their favor. IIRC it wasn't until the Colonial army was trained to use ...
- Tue Jun 22, 2010 1:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-1911 Carry
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2277
Re: OT-1911 Carry
I carry my 1911's in my waist band using a "Clipdraw" device. Best thing I have found, without going into a normal holster. When you use it you don't know it is there. I do like them. About 20 bucks or so, but you do need a sturdy belt to hold them tight to the body. http://www.clipdraw.co...
- Sun Jun 20, 2010 3:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: NATO and US Military 5.56mm cartright failing badly in war!
- Replies: 56
- Views: 6344
Re: NATO and US Military 5.56mm cartright failing badly in war!
The M-16 and 5.56nato cartridge were not ment for primary military rifle. Officially is was a secondary rifle, with the M-14 being the primary rifle. But, the powers that be jumped on the band wagon, adopting the M-16 and it's cartridge. This was back in the very late 60's or early 70's. They gave a...
- Sat Jun 19, 2010 2:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: what is the proper dove tail measurement for
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1422
Re: what is the proper dove tail measurement for
My take on it. Just file on the sight base which is .375 so it will fit into the barrel slot, which you say is .368. It isn't much. Easier to replace the sight than it is the barrel metal. Use a sharp, "safe" file with fine cut only cuts on one or two sides. Cut a little, try it, if not tr...