Thanks!!!
I love how accurate the CZ is, but the Winchester is just plain fun!
jb
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- Wed Aug 27, 2025 12:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Picked up a couple more replacements.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 365
- Sun Aug 24, 2025 11:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Picked up a couple more replacements.
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Re: Picked up a couple more replacements.
Thanks guys!
Bill,
I wouldn’t doubt that for a second. I had a few hanging around my place last fall. Bagged one with my CZ 452/ 22 Magnum and sent another on his way with a load of 00 buck. He’s probably still running.
The CZ is an outstanding little rifle, but I missed the Winchester.
jb
Bill,
I wouldn’t doubt that for a second. I had a few hanging around my place last fall. Bagged one with my CZ 452/ 22 Magnum and sent another on his way with a load of 00 buck. He’s probably still running.
The CZ is an outstanding little rifle, but I missed the Winchester.
jb
- Sat Aug 23, 2025 4:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Picked up a couple more replacements.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 365
Picked up a couple more replacements.
It's been almost ten years since I ended up in the hospital with a respiratory infection. Almost a month in a medical coma and three more recovering before I could go home. My family was told more than once that I wasn't going to make it. Happily I proved them wrong!! When I did get home, I found ou...
- Thu Aug 21, 2025 10:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What Day is today?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 794
Re: What Day is today?
Same here. I've got about four years to go before I hit 62. That will be quite enough for me!
jb

- Thu Aug 21, 2025 10:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1892 25-20 take down carbine
- Replies: 52
- Views: 1691
Re: 1892 25-20 take down carbine
Big time cool, Gunny! I have a few '92s but I've been chasing a 25-20 for years w/ a decent bore. I do have a Martini Cadet rifle that was a mess until I had a local gun smith work it over and install a 25WCF barrel. A parker Hale tang sight that I had in my parts drawer and it is an absolute tack d...
- Thu Aug 21, 2025 4:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My Bowen guns have arrived.
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1280
Re: My Bowen guns have arrived.
Good stuff, Scott!!
Those will be a nice pair of "Forever" pistols. You will never want to part with them!
jb
Those will be a nice pair of "Forever" pistols. You will never want to part with them!

jb

- Sun Aug 10, 2025 9:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Of all the Winchester leverguns ...
- Replies: 49
- Views: 3903
Re: Of all the Winchester leverguns ...
Probably close. Some of the roads in and around Cleveland are big enough to swallow a Smart Car whole.Bill in Oregon wrote: ↑Wed Jul 02, 2025 7:50 am Jason, are the streets in Cleveland worse than the ones in Toledo?![]()

jb

- Sat Aug 09, 2025 8:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday Griff.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 488
- Sat Aug 09, 2025 8:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday Pitchy.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 527
Re: Happy Birthday Pitchy.
I've tried calling and texting Lenn for the last couple of months, but no response.
I sure hope he is ok.
jb
I sure hope he is ok.
jb
- Thu Aug 07, 2025 5:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone heard from Piller?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 463
Re: Anyone heard from Piller?
I did have his ph# but it was one I lost when I upgraded carriers.
Hope he checks in.
jb
Hope he checks in.
jb

- Tue Aug 05, 2025 6:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1379
Re: Ruger
I have watched Ruger stock for years. Now it's trading about 35 bucks a share. During the dark times(D control) it usually UP. During R it drops Exactly, Ruger and the rest of the industry were turning out massive amounts of firearms trying to keep up with demand during the Brandon and Covid years....
- Fri Aug 01, 2025 5:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cartridge Conversion Cylinders
- Replies: 14
- Views: 738
Re: Cartridge Conversion Cylinders
I have one from Taylors & Co. for my Old Army and love it!
Mine is in .45 acp and an absolute blast to shoot! To be honest, I haven't even fired it with BP.
jb
Mine is in .45 acp and an absolute blast to shoot! To be honest, I haven't even fired it with BP.

jb

- Wed Jul 30, 2025 7:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: SIG P320s are scary
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1458
Re: SIG P320s are scary
A friend of my dad’s went to the range with him a few years ago and now he’s hooked on target shooting. He had sent him an email asking about the Sig 320. He then asked me about them. I told him to skip the Sig and sent along the link below. Then suggested he look at the Smith M&Ps and the HK VP...
- Sun Jul 27, 2025 9:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Surfing Around Cabela's Gun Library Can Be Dangerous
- Replies: 7
- Views: 359
Re: Surfing Around Cabela's Gun Library Can Be Dangerous
I have my dad's Colt version of that pistol. Surprisingly accurate pistols. I set up an IDPA silhouette target ay 50 YDS! I emptied the magazine not thinking I'd have more than a couple of hits. When I walked downrange to check the target I was thrilled with what I found. Every round, center mass in...
- Thu Jul 24, 2025 5:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: First shots with the 1873
- Replies: 9
- Views: 810
Re: First shots with the 1873
Looks great, Bill!
My Miroku in .45 Colt has become a favorite.
My Miroku in .45 Colt has become a favorite.
- Thu Jul 17, 2025 5:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pitchy
- Replies: 3
- Views: 847
Pitchy
I tried reaching Lenn while we were down.
Still no answer and now the calls go straight to voice mail which is full.
i was hoping to have better news.
Jason
Still no answer and now the calls go straight to voice mail which is full.
i was hoping to have better news.
Jason
- Wed Jul 02, 2025 6:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Picked up a Win. '94, cheap.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1131
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: . Ain't that the truth! This is what happens when people that don't know much about firearms make the rules. I can use my .450 Marlin that will shoot through one ...
- Mon Jun 30, 2025 9:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Picked up a Win. '94, cheap.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1131
Re: Picked up a Win. '94, cheap.
It was raining most of the day and difficult to get detailed pictures indoors. I’ll get some better pictures when I get to the range. From your descriptions it sounds like I’m on the right track. I know that they aren’t worth what a pre ‘64 is, but figured I couldn’t get hurt at $350. Hopefully it’s...
- Mon Jun 30, 2025 6:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Picked up a Win. '94, cheap.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1131
Picked up a Win. '94, cheap.
I picked up this Model 94 last weekend. It's a basic .30-30 but if it's been fired, it was only a few times. There's barely a mark on it. The part that makes me curious about it is the serial number is lumped in with the last of the pre '64s into the production numbers included in the1964 models. To...
- Mon Jun 30, 2025 4:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: HUNTING WITH THE CORRECT CALIBER
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1356
- Mon Jun 30, 2025 12:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Of all the Winchester leverguns ...
- Replies: 49
- Views: 3903
Re: Of all the Winchester leverguns ...
I'm still chasing that '95 SRC in .303 British. My favorite Winchester chambered in one my favorite cartridges.
I've come across a few and they are pricey, but finding one with a bore that doesn't look like a Cleveland city street is the hard part.
jb
I've come across a few and they are pricey, but finding one with a bore that doesn't look like a Cleveland city street is the hard part.
jb

- Sat Jun 28, 2025 7:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: are 45 colt/454 lever actions as accurate as 44mags
- Replies: 12
- Views: 817
Re: are 45 colt/454 lever actions as accurate as 44mags
I've found that as much as I prefer the .44 Magnum, the rifles and carbines in .45 Colt that I have are more accurate. The Miroku in the picture will do 1-2" at 100 yds easily.
jb
jb

- Fri Jun 27, 2025 5:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Grail gun 1895 SRC
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1613
Re: Grail gun 1895 SRC
All time favorite Winchester! My SRCs are both .30-06 with a lot of miles, whitetail and round count through the one with the peep sight. The other two, 7.62x54r Russian Contract and grandpa's .35 WCF. My opinion is the rimmed cartridges feed better, but none of these have ever let me down. I've bee...
- Tue Jun 24, 2025 5:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: In need of a firearms appraiser and other estate stuff.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1202
Re: In need of a firearms appraiser and other estate stuff.
Smart move that your father has a trust. Now are you the executor? In your initial post you said you your father "left me in charge." Sounds like you are, arrange a meeting with the lawyer who drafted the trust to go over it with you and answer your concerns/questions. Some of your concer...
- Tue Jun 24, 2025 4:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: In need of a firearms appraiser and other estate stuff.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1202
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. That was a big fat ...
- Tue Jun 24, 2025 5:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: In need of a firearms appraiser and other estate stuff.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1202
Re: In need of a firearms appraiser and other estate stuff.
The firearms have been listed as an asset as well as his militaria collection. My stepmother has asked for the vintage uniforms and medals. That collection is quite valuable as well. She would like to have it for a couple of reasons. She is quite an artist and loves the work and detail of the medals...
- Mon Jun 23, 2025 5:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: In need of a firearms appraiser and other estate stuff.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1202
Re: In need of a firearms appraiser and other estate stuff.
He does have a clause similar to that. I don't know the exact details, but will ask.
Jason
Jason
- Mon Jun 23, 2025 9:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: In need of a firearms appraiser and other estate stuff.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1202
Re: In need of a firearms appraiser and other estate stuff.
I quit buying the Blue book years ago do to errors and lack of coverage on specific rarities. Specifically military markings. A simple set of letters or property mark can make an average firearm into a very rare and valuable piece. Or a fake when so marked outside of the proper Serial Number range. ...
- Mon Jun 23, 2025 8:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Estate attorney in Albuquerque?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 351
Re: Estate attorney in Albuquerque?
Tycer, I wish I could help, but if AZ is like Ohio, it goes by county of residence. I've started a trust for my Ex wife's oldest. He will not only get my estate, but what I get from my dad. Quentin is a special guy but has disabilities. He won't know what to do with rental properties and most of my ...
- Mon Jun 23, 2025 8:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: In need of a firearms appraiser and other estate stuff.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1202
Re: In need of a firearms appraiser and other estate stuff.
Thanks Ray,
Yes everything is in a trust and pretty iron clad. I do believe there is documentation on the loans made to my sister, but will make sure.
great point!
jb
Yes everything is in a trust and pretty iron clad. I do believe there is documentation on the loans made to my sister, but will make sure.
great point!
jb
- Mon Jun 23, 2025 7:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: In need of a firearms appraiser and other estate stuff.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1202
Re: In need of a firearms appraiser and other estate stuff.
If your Dad already put a value on his collection I'm not sure why it would be necessary to get a second or third evaluation? If you really feel it is needed, then why not just use the services of the Bluebook of Gun Values to show that the prices you already have are indeed correct? I believe the ...
- Sun Jun 22, 2025 7:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: In need of a firearms appraiser and other estate stuff.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1202
Re: In need of a firearms appraiser and other estate stuff.
Maybe try these guys… https://www.rockislandauction.com/ Assuming you’re selling them. Not a chance I'd part with that stuff. We put in too much time building our collections. Mine is just a smaller version, dad always had more spending money than i did, bit it's supposed to be that way. He does ha...
- Sun Jun 22, 2025 7:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: In need of a firearms appraiser and other estate stuff.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1202
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. That is a very good...
- Sun Jun 22, 2025 5:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: In need of a firearms appraiser and other estate stuff.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1202
In need of a firearms appraiser and other estate stuff.
Guys, My dad isn't doing well. He picked up a respiratory infection/ illness a couple of years ago and just hasn't recovered. It has, in fact gotten worse. He's now on Oxygen 24 hrs a day and one of his Docs. has recommended home hospice. He has refused for now, but he knows it's coming eventually. ...
- Sun Jun 22, 2025 4:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bowen Redhawk .45 Colt
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1569
Re: Bowen Redhawk .45 Colt
Looking forward to pictures and a range report!
jb
jb

- Fri Jun 20, 2025 6:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New to me Marlin Trapper
- Replies: 6
- Views: 457
Re: New to me Marlin Trapper
Very cool. i had one and bone head move I sold it.
Have fun!
jb
Have fun!
jb

- Mon Jun 16, 2025 4:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Fathers Day
- Replies: 7
- Views: 460
Re: Happy Fathers Day
I never had any of my own, but one of my former stepsons drove all the way out to my new place to give me a fathers day card.
Quentin is such a sweet kid. His little brother and I never really got along. At least I got one right.
jb
Quentin is such a sweet kid. His little brother and I never really got along. At least I got one right.
jb

- Mon Jun 16, 2025 4:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone here mess with a .38 Super?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1218
Re: Anyone here mess with a .38 Super?
Bill, i bought an SDS in 9mm that came with a .38 Super conversion kit. I haven't fired the .38 super yet but now that the oddball ammo is becoming easier to find, 'I plan to shoot it soon. There's a big show coming up that we'll be set up all weekend and I'm sure I'll find a box or two. I want to t...
- Fri Jun 13, 2025 6:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Here We Go Again
- Replies: 5
- Views: 755
Re: Here We Go Again
I did something similar. I put my little Ruger EC9 in my computer bag along with some spare mags. Put the compact M&P 9mm away and got the Commander out. I don't get near anywhere near large metropolitan areas but there are two cities in my my territories that are mostly low income and can be pr...
- Sun Jun 08, 2025 4:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Show me your War Face!!!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3776
Re: Show me your War Face!!!
Now thats a pooch not to tangle with! :D He's got the attitude of a Grizzly. All 14 pounds of him. :D I don't have one of Evie yet. She's just a big 50# puppy that's just having fun right now. We'll get there. She is becoming more aware of her surroundings and starting to become protective. jb 8)
- Sun Jun 08, 2025 2:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Show me your War Face!!!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3776
Re: Show me your War Face!!!
My Rat Terrier, Jackson. Trying took tough.
jb
jb

- Sun Jun 08, 2025 1:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New custom target rifle.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2252
Re: New custom target rifle.
That is WAY cool! :D :mrgreen: 8) Funny, Y2K and I just shot the SMLE a few weeks ago. It reminded me (since we were working our way through military bolt actions) that I still need a P14 or P17 in my collection! Love shooting the .303s. To me they are the softest shooting cartridge of the large bo...
- Sun Jun 08, 2025 12:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A memorable Levergun Hunt
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1696
Re: A memorable Levergun Hunt
Very cool, Amigo!
I've never seen one that big. The couple of times I've been out for black bear in PA, didn't see a one. Although on the way back to the cabin,
I almost got one with the F-150! Just wouldn't have been the same though.
jb
I've never seen one that big. The couple of times I've been out for black bear in PA, didn't see a one. Although on the way back to the cabin,
I almost got one with the F-150! Just wouldn't have been the same though.

jb

- Sun Jun 08, 2025 12:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Headed to Raton
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2166
Re: Headed to Raton
I know this is unnecessary, but you guys have a good time!
Safe travels,
jb
Safe travels,
jb

- Thu Jun 05, 2025 9:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New custom target rifle.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2252
Re: New custom target rifle.
Jason, speaking of .303s, I had one of the little Martini artillery carbines converted to .303, and I used it to try to test the accuracy of some 225-grain .312 JSP bullets I was swaging when I had a Corbin press and a bunch of die sets. The recoil was an unpleasant surprise. :lol: My dad has one a...
- Thu Jun 05, 2025 8:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why on Earth would anyone want one of thes. . . I WANT ONE...!!!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1398
- Wed Jun 04, 2025 5:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New custom target rifle.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2252
Re: New custom targe rifle.
Jason that rifle must be a dream to shoot off of a Bench. Sweet! It's definitely a bench rifle. Between the heavy barrel and the walnut stock, that sucker is heavy! I'l have to figure out how to weigh it, but it has to be at least 15#. All that weight takes up a lot of the recoil. Not like my No.5 ...
- Wed Jun 04, 2025 5:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New custom target rifle.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2252
Re: New custom targe rifle.
That's cool!! I have a #4 that was converted to a British match rifle and several other No.1s and No.4s. My favorites are the Lithgows. They're just classy rifles. The most rare Enfield I own is a No.7. They were made for the RAAF an the only Repeating.22lr training rifle. The contract was for 2500 ...
- Tue Jun 03, 2025 7:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New custom target rifle.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2252
Re: New custom targe rifle.
Fred Wells of the Wells Gun Shop in Arizona said the Pattern 14/17 Enfield action was the strongest bolt action rifle ever made. He bought as many rifles and actions as he could find to build his famous .500 Wells Magnum custom rifles. My old neighbor worked at Wells decades ago and had one that he...
- Tue Jun 03, 2025 8:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New custom target rifle.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2252
Re: New custom targe rifle.
I totally approve, Jason! I am very fond of that old .303 cartridge as well. I found it to be very accurate with good handloads out of a No. 4 Mk. 1 with the excellent aperture sights, but then my name is Bill and I am addicted to Cosmoline. :lol: Thanks Bill! It was your guy Thomas that did the wo...