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by 2ndovc
Wed Aug 27, 2025 12:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Picked up a couple more replacements.
Replies: 8
Views: 365

Re: Picked up a couple more replacements.

Thanks!!!

I love how accurate the CZ is, but the Winchester is just plain fun!

jb
by 2ndovc
Sun Aug 24, 2025 11:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Picked up a couple more replacements.
Replies: 8
Views: 365

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
by 2ndovc
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...
by 2ndovc
Thu Aug 21, 2025 10:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Day is today?
Replies: 16
Views: 794

Re: What Day is today?

Ysabel Kid wrote: Thu Aug 14, 2025 7:31 pm I am so jealous! :mrgreen:
Same here. I've got about four years to go before I hit 62. That will be quite enough for me!

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
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...
by 2ndovc
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! :D

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
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 ...

Bill in Oregon wrote: Wed Jul 02, 2025 7:50 am Jason, are the streets in Cleveland worse than the ones in Toledo? :lol:
Probably close. Some of the roads in and around Cleveland are big enough to swallow a Smart Car whole. :lol:

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Sat Aug 09, 2025 8:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Griff.
Replies: 9
Views: 488

Re: Happy Birthday Griff.

:D
by 2ndovc
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
by 2ndovc
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 8)
by 2ndovc
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....
by 2ndovc
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. :shock:

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
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...
by 2ndovc
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...
by 2ndovc
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.
by 2ndovc
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
by 2ndovc
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 ...
by 2ndovc
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...
by 2ndovc
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...
by 2ndovc
Mon Jun 30, 2025 4:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUNTING WITH THE CORRECT CALIBER
Replies: 19
Views: 1356

Re: HUNTING WITH THE CORRECT CALIBER

.45colt wrote: Thu Jun 26, 2025 12:03 pm 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.
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Perfect!

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
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 8)
by 2ndovc
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 8)
by 2ndovc
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...
by 2ndovc
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...
by 2ndovc
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 ...
by 2ndovc
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...
by 2ndovc
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
by 2ndovc
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. ...
by 2ndovc
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 ...
by 2ndovc
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
by 2ndovc
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 ...
by 2ndovc
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...
by 2ndovc
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...
by 2ndovc
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. ...
by 2ndovc
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 8)
by 2ndovc
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 8)
by 2ndovc
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 8)
by 2ndovc
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...
by 2ndovc
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...
by 2ndovc
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)
by 2ndovc
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 8)
by 2ndovc
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...
by 2ndovc
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. :D

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
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 8)
by 2ndovc
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...
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: 1398

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: 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 ...
by 2ndovc
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 ...
by 2ndovc
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...
by 2ndovc
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...