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by 2ndovc
Fri Jun 13, 2025 6:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Here We Go Again
Replies: 5
Views: 414

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...
by 2ndovc
Sun Jun 08, 2025 4:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Show me your War Face!!!
Replies: 22
Views: 3259

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)
by 2ndovc
Sun Jun 08, 2025 2:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Show me your War Face!!!
Replies: 22
Views: 3259

Re: Show me your War Face!!!

My Rat Terrier, Jackson. Trying took tough.

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Sun Jun 08, 2025 1:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New custom target rifle.
Replies: 15
Views: 1754

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...
by 2ndovc
Sun Jun 08, 2025 12:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A memorable Levergun Hunt
Replies: 19
Views: 942

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. :D

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Sun Jun 08, 2025 12:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Headed to Raton
Replies: 26
Views: 1224

Re: Headed to Raton

I know this is unnecessary, but you guys have a good time!

Safe travels,

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Thu Jun 05, 2025 9:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New custom target rifle.
Replies: 15
Views: 1754

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...
by 2ndovc
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: 1233

Re: Why on Earth would anyone want one of thes. . . I WANT ONE...!!!

Paladin wrote: Wed Jun 04, 2025 3:06 pm For illegal immigrants with leaking Molotovs.
Nailed it!

jb
by 2ndovc
Wed Jun 04, 2025 5:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New custom target rifle.
Replies: 15
Views: 1754

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 ...
by 2ndovc
Wed Jun 04, 2025 5:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New custom target rifle.
Replies: 15
Views: 1754

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 ...
by 2ndovc
Tue Jun 03, 2025 7:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New custom target rifle.
Replies: 15
Views: 1754

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...
by 2ndovc
Tue Jun 03, 2025 8:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New custom target rifle.
Replies: 15
Views: 1754

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...
by 2ndovc
Tue Jun 03, 2025 7:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New custom target rifle.
Replies: 15
Views: 1754

New custom target rifle.

Disclaimer- No classic military rifles were damaged or injured during the construction of this rifle--! I've always liked the P14/ 1917 action and when the chance came up to have one built from a DP action, I jumped at it. The project took over a year, but it was worth it. Green Mountain Med/ heavy ...
by 2ndovc
Tue Jun 03, 2025 7:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range day with the 44 magnums
Replies: 6
Views: 1115

Re: Range day with the 44 magnums

My go to for jacketed .44s has a 240 gr. XTP and a good dose of W296. My mind is blanking on the charge. I'll have to look it up when I get home if you're interested. jb 8) Me too. I've also had good luck with that bullet and IMR4227. For light/medium loads I use a 240 Acme coated bullet over Uniqu...
by 2ndovc
Tue Jun 03, 2025 5:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range day with the 44 magnums
Replies: 6
Views: 1115

Re: Range day with the 44 magnums

My go to for jacketed .44s has a 240 gr. XTP and a good dose of W296. My mind is blanking on the charge. I'll have to look it up when I get home if you're interested.

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Sun Jun 01, 2025 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bye my love. I will miss you.
Replies: 34
Views: 3446

Re: Bye my love. I will miss you.

Very sorry to read this.
My condolences, Tycer.

Jason
by 2ndovc
Wed May 28, 2025 10:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This is Getting Old
Replies: 7
Views: 1347

Re: This is Getting Old

WHAAAAAAAAA!

jb
by 2ndovc
Tue May 27, 2025 8:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I couldn't resist
Replies: 18
Views: 2176

Re: I couldn't resist

That’s just outstanding!
A BBQ gun for sure!

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Mon May 26, 2025 12:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One Keeper and one maybe.
Replies: 3
Views: 484

Re: One Keeper and one maybe.

I'll second the dislike of fiber optic sites! Sharpie marker time Jason :lol: I'd bet the Walther will shoot a different brand better than that. I remember those golden bullets used to shoot so much better , I wonder what the new Remington Ranch Hand does on paper? You were right. I ran about 20 ro...
by 2ndovc
Sun May 25, 2025 5:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One Keeper and one maybe.
Replies: 3
Views: 484

One Keeper and one maybe.

First decent weather we've had in a while. Grabbed a couple of new .22s and a box of older Remington Golden Bullet ammo and had some fun. The Ruger Single Ten is definitely a keeper! The two flyers are my fault, but there's a few doubles that are right on top of each other. Just happened to have the...
by 2ndovc
Fri May 23, 2025 3:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pitchy? Blaine? Three-legged Turtle?
Replies: 8
Views: 908

Re: Pitchy? Blaine? Three-legged Turtle?

Three Legged Turtle. I talked to him about the same time Bill did, or just before. He was gearing up for a bike tour. His phone gave up and I was going to send him a “burner phone” but he had headed out. Like the others said, Blaine is alive and well and hanging out on FB. I tried Pitchy a couple of...
by 2ndovc
Thu May 22, 2025 3:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bowen Classic Arms and Mr. Bowen
Replies: 17
Views: 1515

Re: Bowen Classic Arms and Mr. Bowen

I know he's good at what he does, I'm just not a fan of his stuff. Too flashy and over the top.

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Mon May 19, 2025 3:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Project at the house
Replies: 48
Views: 19109

Re: Project at the house

Looking like are really cool place to hang out! When you're reloading, are you one of the guys that is in total silence or do you have a radio/ stereo, TV on just for some background noise? I tinnitus that can get really bad some days and if I don't have something on in the background it will drive ...
by 2ndovc
Mon May 19, 2025 3:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you were going to live in Alaska for a year or two...
Replies: 24
Views: 1251

Re: If you were going to live in Alaska for a year or two...

I enjoy little mind exercises like these. Thinking about the firearms that I own I would take my Bowen SBH, Marlin 45-70 LTD III and the FrankenFinn. That custom Finn 91/30 is one tough rifle, amazingly accurate and with Handloaded ammunition, I can take on just about anything. I have thousands of 7...
by 2ndovc
Sat May 17, 2025 9:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bowen Classic Arms and Mr. Bowen
Replies: 17
Views: 1515

Re: Bowen Classic Arms and Mr. Bowen

Thanks Scott, that’s good to know. I’ll drop him a note, but I’m apprehensive about adding to an already heavy workload.

jb
by 2ndovc
Fri May 16, 2025 6:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bowen Classic Arms and Mr. Bowen
Replies: 17
Views: 1515

Bowen Classic Arms and Mr. Bowen

thumbnail_IMG_2428.jpg Many of you know the story, or parts of it, and my Bowen SBH. I'd bought the Ruger .44 at a show in MI, probably 25 years ago now. It was an early Three Screw with a four digit serial number. I'd used it around my little farm but the 7 1/2" barrel really didn't sit well ...
by 2ndovc
Fri May 16, 2025 4:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A gun I wouldn't shoot, but nice to look at...
Replies: 3
Views: 500

Re: A gun I wouldn't shoot, but nice to look at...

Kinda cool, but I'll stick w/ mine.

jb 8)
    by 2ndovc
    Fri May 09, 2025 5:56 pm
    Forum: General Discussion
    Topic: The gun Ruger never made.
    Replies: 20
    Views: 2398

    Re: The gun Ruger never made.

    Most of you have seen this one a few times. Work was done by Bowen Classic Arms about twenty years ago. My all time favorite revolver!
    I know it’s not a flat top, the SBH just fits me better.

    jb 8)
    by 2ndovc
    Thu May 08, 2025 2:53 pm
    Forum: General Discussion
    Topic: Ruger PPP #458- Looks great
    Replies: 3
    Views: 397

    Re: Ruger PPP #458- Looks great

    That’s a great looking revolver. I have so many PPSs that I have a hard time picking which one to take along and usually ends up being at least two. Now I have another custom just getting started.

    Have fun with the new shooter!

    jb 8)
    by 2ndovc
    Wed May 07, 2025 4:12 pm
    Forum: General Discussion
    Topic: A little over a year ago
    Replies: 17
    Views: 2788

    Re: A little over a year ago

    All I'll do is give her is a phone number for who to call. Not about to go and fix anything myself.

    jb 8)
    by 2ndovc
    Tue May 06, 2025 8:13 pm
    Forum: General Discussion
    Topic: A little over a year ago
    Replies: 17
    Views: 2788

    Re: A little over a year ago

    . Sounds like you're happier now, so that's a good thing after all the stormy part settled down. You’re right, Doc. I’m pretty much over the whole thing but still disappointed. Things aren’t working out as well as the Bimbo thought they would. I don’t take any pleasure in knowing that but maybe a l...
    by 2ndovc
    Mon May 05, 2025 4:31 pm
    Forum: General Discussion
    Topic: A little over a year ago
    Replies: 17
    Views: 2788

    Re: A little over a year ago

    Unfortunately, that won't work well either. The property is at the bottom between two high points. To us flatlander they're mountains, but some of the guys out west would be amused by that. The height of the would be cost prohibitive.
    Thanks for the though though.

    jb 8)
    by 2ndovc
    Mon May 05, 2025 2:41 pm
    Forum: General Discussion
    Topic: A little over a year ago
    Replies: 17
    Views: 2788

    Re: A little over a year ago

    Jason, you know how to "get outta town" better than anyone I know. Well done! 8) I'll have to tell my dad that. He bought the place shortly after I was born. Been the best place to hide for 57 years. he would love to go up with us, but health problems are keeping him close to home. He's 8...
    by 2ndovc
    Mon May 05, 2025 11:43 am
    Forum: General Discussion
    Topic: A little over a year ago
    Replies: 17
    Views: 2788

    Re: A little over a year ago

    She looks quite content in her vacation house! 😁 How did those 10mm's I sent ya work out? You got lucky with that branch! Place I used to go in Quebec was the same , no power, cell service - it was great!! Good to see your relationship with Quentin has stayed tight after the big ugly. They did. PM ...
    by 2ndovc
    Mon May 05, 2025 11:13 am
    Forum: General Discussion
    Topic: A little over a year ago
    Replies: 17
    Views: 2788

    Re: A little over a year ago

    Apparently limited out on pictures, just a few more.

    This weekend's pistols
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    by 2ndovc
    Mon May 05, 2025 11:04 am
    Forum: General Discussion
    Topic: A little over a year ago
    Replies: 17
    Views: 2788

    A little over a year ago

    I'd just gotten back from a trip to my cabin in PA when the Bimbo decided she was tire of me and presented me a pile of divorce papers. Pretty well screwed up my world for months. By the time we worked out the details, bought a new place, packed and moved twenty years of stuff, the weather had turne...
    by 2ndovc
    Mon May 05, 2025 9:10 am
    Forum: General Discussion
    Topic: CINCO DE MAYO
    Replies: 12
    Views: 2859

    Re: CINCO DE MAYO

    Jim I'm pretty sure you nailed it. Just another excuse to go out and be stupid.
    jb 8)
    by 2ndovc
    Sun May 04, 2025 9:32 pm
    Forum: General Discussion
    Topic: "Better Than a Watch!" (Last day at work -- EVER!!!)
    Replies: 21
    Views: 7796

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

    Good for you!

    I've got about 5 years to go, but counting the days already!

    Enjoy yourself!


    jb 8)
    by 2ndovc
    Tue Apr 29, 2025 5:26 pm
    Forum: General Discussion
    Topic: I was thinking about buying another pistol…
    Replies: 16
    Views: 8736

    Re: I was thinking about buying another pistol…

    Another reason I don't have kids! :D I've had about a dozen Hi Powers over the years. Every one of them were 100% and good shooters. Especially the Canadian Inglis pistols. I sold off the entire collection while building the last house. Dumb thing to do, I know. The only one I have now is one of the...
    by 2ndovc
    Sat Apr 26, 2025 2:05 pm
    Forum: General Discussion
    Topic: Project at the house
    Replies: 48
    Views: 19109

    Re: Project at the house

    Very nice! :D I may need to do that as well if we move and I lose my basement. That's the problem I have. My basement is on the damp side with a 5' ceiling. I feel like the Hunchback of Notre Dame. :shock: I've set up some shelves in the barn for my ammo cans and have a spare room on the second flo...
    by 2ndovc
    Thu Apr 24, 2025 4:25 pm
    Forum: General Discussion
    Topic: Australian Police Surplus G27
    Replies: 3
    Views: 2845

    Re: Australian Police Surplus G27

    I always thought the .357 Sig was a cool cartridge. I've only fired one once and wanted one until I decided that I didn't need another cartridge to reload and obsess over. I got into the .40 kind of by accident. I bought one of the Blackhawk 10mm/ .40 S&W convertibles only for the 10mm then a fr...
    by 2ndovc
    Wed Apr 23, 2025 6:38 pm
    Forum: General Discussion
    Topic: Australian Police Surplus G27
    Replies: 3
    Views: 2845

    Australian Police Surplus G27

    Found these Queensland police trade in pistols and couldn't pass up the price and chance to add another PD pistol to my collection. On top of that, it's a good shooter. A bit on the snappy side since it's a .40 S&W but still a fun shooter. Pistol has an Aus. proof on the slide and a Q in the ser...
    by 2ndovc
    Wed Apr 23, 2025 8:21 am
    Forum: General Discussion
    Topic: Modern Winchester 92s
    Replies: 21
    Views: 10629

    Re: Modern Winchester 92s

    I have an older Interarms Rossi 92 in .357 that's a great shooter, a Remington/ Marlin CSX in 357 as well that will feed anything and super accurate. I need to replace a Marlin 94P/.44 that I've had for many years but just couldn't get it to shoot well with anything other than 300 gr. jacketed bulle...
    by 2ndovc
    Mon Apr 21, 2025 6:12 pm
    Forum: General Discussion
    Topic: This is a handy little trapper
    Replies: 33
    Views: 23327

    Re: This is a handy little trapper

    Very cool!

    Have fun with it!

    jb 8)
    by 2ndovc
    Mon Apr 21, 2025 10:07 am
    Forum: General Discussion
    Topic: Any love for the.22 Hornet?
    Replies: 48
    Views: 37846

    Re: Any love for the.22 Hornet?

    I had a couple of Hornets I'd picked up that had been custom Cadet rifles. Both of them were outstandingly accurate. Sold all of them off when they stated getting pricy as collectibles save for one that had been rechambered to .357 that was a very poor shooter. My gunsmith gave me a choice of having...
    by 2ndovc
    Sun Apr 20, 2025 1:50 pm
    Forum: General Discussion
    Topic: I hate it, but it’s probably not worth taking a chance.
    Replies: 16
    Views: 9281

    Re: I hate it, but it’s probably not worth taking a chance.

    I’m hoping that you have a peaceful day but like the commercial used to say, “Never leave home without it”.

    Jason
    by 2ndovc
    Fri Apr 18, 2025 6:05 pm
    Forum: General Discussion
    Topic: New holster for my .22 Magnum M&P. Despite USPS complications
    Replies: 3
    Views: 1821

    Re: New holster for my .22 Magnum M&P. Despite USPS complications

    Thanks Bill!

    It's a fun shooter, a bit loud but no surprise there. :D

    jb 8)
    by 2ndovc
    Fri Apr 18, 2025 11:22 am
    Forum: General Discussion
    Topic: 30-30 Ammo Bandolier
    Replies: 15
    Views: 5279

    Re: 30-30 Ammo Bandolier

    I have a couple of the Buffalo Arms canvas belts. Good stuff and I've had my .45-70 for at least ten years, probably longer.

    jb 8)
    by 2ndovc
    Fri Apr 18, 2025 11:16 am
    Forum: General Discussion
    Topic: Some CSA Photos
    Replies: 7
    Views: 2981

    Re: Some CSA Photos

    Good stuff! Looks like a great time!

    jb 8)
    by 2ndovc
    Fri Apr 18, 2025 11:12 am
    Forum: General Discussion
    Topic: New holster for my .22 Magnum M&P. Despite USPS complications
    Replies: 3
    Views: 1821

    New holster for my .22 Magnum M&P. Despite USPS complications

    I couldn't find a decent holster for My M&P an didn't really want to go leather for a OWB hip holster. I'd bought a nice Kydex holster from a fairly new outfit called Invader Concepts for my long slide M&P 10mm so I sent them an email. The owner John replied to order any of his holsters that...