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by 2ndovc
Fri Jul 26, 2024 3:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Making Lemonade…
Replies: 13
Views: 222

Re: Making Lemonade…

I have to agree with what Tutt said.

Great stuff amigo!

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Fri Jul 26, 2024 12:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 70s Series 1911 I couldn't pass up
Replies: 5
Views: 212

Re: 70s Series 1911 I couldn't pass up

Thanks guys. I've always found Us commercial arms with foreign proof marks really interesting. Really wish i knew the whole story that goes with this one.

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Thu Jul 25, 2024 6:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fun Drive this Morning
Replies: 3
Views: 165

Re: Fun Drive this Morning

I bet it's pretty peaceful back in there. At least until you start hearing banjos. :D

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Thu Jul 25, 2024 3:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45 loading question
Replies: 5
Views: 193

Re: 45 loading question

I've used the same set for .45 ACP, .45 AR, .45 Cowboy Special and .45 Colt with no issues. I've since added an extra sets so I don't have to constantly readjust the dies for each cartridge.

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Thu Jul 25, 2024 3:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 70s Series 1911 I couldn't pass up
Replies: 5
Views: 212

70s Series 1911 I couldn't pass up

I ran across the listing for this 9mm 70s Series and couldn't not buy it. The pistol has been to Germany, where it was worked over by a gunsmith that knew what he was doing and turned it into a very nice target pistol. Slide to frame fit is tight and the trigger can't be more than 3.5#+-. Hoping to ...
by 2ndovc
Sat Jul 20, 2024 1:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thanks Bill!
Replies: 4
Views: 194

Re: Thanks Bill!

Wow! What a nice thing to do!

Very cool!!! :D

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Thu Jul 18, 2024 6:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bob, you made me laugh! Thank you
Replies: 1
Views: 133

Re: Bob, you made me laugh! Thank you

A very funny man! He will be missed, but he had a heck of a good run!

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Thu Jul 18, 2024 4:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cell phone wisdom from France
Replies: 4
Views: 286

Re: Cell phone wisdom from France

:D :D :D

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Mon Jul 15, 2024 7:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dragoon!!!
Replies: 27
Views: 926

Re: Dragoon!!!

I was looking at a three screw .45 Colt that was almost new in the box on Saturday. The lady was selling some of her dad's stuff, and I gave it some serious consideration, but decided to pass. Too much going on in my world lately.

I'll have to stick with my short barreled version for now. :D
by 2ndovc
Mon Jul 15, 2024 7:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dragoon Again - Just For Fun
Replies: 19
Views: 544

Re: Dragoon Again - Just For Fun

Very cool! I need to replace mine. Long story, but there's one on my "short list"

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Sat Jul 13, 2024 9:27 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Shots fired!?
Replies: 54
Views: 1172

Re: Shots fired!?

Ysabel Kid wrote: Sat Jul 13, 2024 7:05 pm
Scott Tschirhart wrote: Sat Jul 13, 2024 6:17 pm I’m a supporter of President Trump.

This changes the dynamics of this election and the direction forward.
+1 - both counts.
Same here!
by 2ndovc
Sat Jul 13, 2024 2:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington 870 with rifle sights and modified choke
Replies: 23
Views: 786

Re: Remington 870 with rifle sights and modified choke

Cool!

I sure wouldn't want to be on the wrong end of that thing!!

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Thu Jul 11, 2024 7:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington 870 with rifle sights and modified choke
Replies: 23
Views: 786

Re: Remington 870 with rifle sights and modified choke

For a Very long time, like here in OH, many states (the mostly flat ones) had shotgun only deer seasons. Rifled slugs for the smoothbores and sabots for the rifled bores. They both can be surprisingly accurate out to 100 yds or less, especially with the rifle sights. A couple of states like Ohio and...
by 2ndovc
Wed Jun 19, 2024 6:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: O.T. just in time...
Replies: 9
Views: 448

Re: O.T. just in time...

Finally one missed this end of the Lake! Glad you're ok, but we had three "catastrophic" events in my territory last spring and summer with one additional in January. I was talking to my boss this afternoon, they may cancel our branch meeting tomorrow due to new claims. I hope so, I hate t...
by 2ndovc
Sat Jun 15, 2024 5:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fourth of July noisemaker
Replies: 15
Views: 1162

Re: Fourth of July noisemaker

Pretty cool, Bill! My uncle gave me this before he moved to FL year around. It has a .75" bore and makes quite a racket. I haven't experimented with projectiles yet, too dangerous where I live. My dad has one in a walnut Naval carriage that has a bore large enough for a D cell battery. Those ar...
by 2ndovc
Sat Jun 08, 2024 8:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Homesteader Rifle by Henry
Replies: 18
Views: 735

Re: Homesteader Rifle by Henry

I have the Ruger version/ PC9 that's quite accurate and like above, with the right ammunition, it's a pretty potent little carbine.
I certainly wouldn't want to be on the other side of it.

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Fri Jun 07, 2024 5:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 'Side-lever' M-14 - a good (Forgotten Weapons) review
Replies: 11
Views: 441

Re: 'Side-lever' M-14 - a good (Forgotten Weapons) review

I say "repel borders" all the time. Must be the pirate in my blood! 8) Still need a Tanker to round out the M1A collection. I've gotten into the AR10 world and it's trials. That's for another post though. :D jb 8) Shiver me timbers ! -- regarding the Ar-10's -- its always something with t...
by 2ndovc
Thu Jun 06, 2024 6:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 'Side-lever' M-14 - a good (Forgotten Weapons) review
Replies: 11
Views: 441

Re: 'Side-lever' M-14 - a good (Forgotten Weapons) review

I say "repel borders" all the time. Must be the pirate in my blood! 8)

Still need a Tanker to round out the M1A collection. I've gotten into the AR10 world and it's trials. That's for another post though. :D

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Thu Jun 06, 2024 8:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 'Side-lever' M-14 - a good (Forgotten Weapons) review
Replies: 11
Views: 441

Re: 'Side-lever' M-14 - a good (Forgotten Weapons) review

Great rifles!

I have two, a HB stainless barrel and a Squad Scout. The scout gets a lot more use. For me, it's a great combination of size, weight and carries well.

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Wed Jun 05, 2024 8:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Missing Blaine and Pitchy again
Replies: 7
Views: 425

Re: Missing Blaine and Pitchy again

Blaine is alive and well, having pun on FB. I haven’t talked to Lenn in awhile. I should fix that.

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Mon Jun 03, 2024 6:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Making 33 Winchester Brass
Replies: 17
Views: 6496

Re: Making 33 Winchester Brass

I just listed a pile of bullets and brass on gunbroker.

Anyone interested, do a search under 2ndovc or 33WCF in the ammunition reloading listings.

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Mon Jun 03, 2024 6:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 92 trapper takedown (Japanese)?
Replies: 20
Views: 941

Re: Winchester 92 trapper takedown (Japanese)?

I don't have a Miroku '92 but I have a 73 in .45 Colt.

It's an outstanding shooter and functions perfectly.

jb
by 2ndovc
Sun Jun 02, 2024 3:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Redhawk Stocks
Replies: 16
Views: 622

Re: Redhawk Stocks

I like those. I just got my 4" Redhawk. The factory grips were damaged so i put on a set of Pach. Presentation style grips. They fit my hand better, but I've only had it out once with a cast load with a new bullet. It didn't seem to like that load much. I'll have it back out again with some dif...
by 2ndovc
Sat Jun 01, 2024 2:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Has anyone loaded .45 AR on a Dillon?
Replies: 2
Views: 285

Re: Has anyone loaded .45 AR on a Dillon?

I’ve reloaded a couple thousand of them.
Use .45 ACP Dillon Dies, no issues.

jb
by 2ndovc
Sat Jun 01, 2024 4:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When I Was Visiting Paco He Gave Me A Box Of .22 Long Rifles.
Replies: 24
Views: 1134

Re: When I Was Visiting Paco He Gave Me A Box Of .22 Long Rifles.

I found them to be quite effective for removing the heads of rabbits. Short range from a 10/22 they were devastating.

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Mon May 27, 2024 7:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How About 1 Caliber and Done?
Replies: 69
Views: 6194

Re: How About 1 Caliber and Done?

I guess I do too. I was thinking that Raptors have been extinct for a bit, wondered where they've been hiding. :D

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Sun May 26, 2024 7:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How About 1 Caliber and Done?
Replies: 69
Views: 6194

Re: How About 1 Caliber and Done?

I'll give another vote for the .44 Magnum.

Between a carbine and revolver, it would take care of anything I'm bound to run tint around here.

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Sat May 25, 2024 2:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm starting the Memorial Day holiday early
Replies: 13
Views: 1543

Re: I'm starting the Memorial Day holiday early

Hard to pick a favorite, there's so many good ones. "Sahara" with Humphry Bogart "Lawrence of Arabia" "Murphy's War" "Enemy at the Gates" "Saving Private Ryan" and "Band of Brothers" are hard to beat. "The Cross of Iron" "The...
by 2ndovc
Fri May 24, 2024 5:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Organizing your stuff
Replies: 6
Views: 976

Re: Organizing your stuff

. There is definitely a lot of stuff that is irretrievably lost if a tornado hits your house. Yet one flash drive with photos and files on it could help retrieve the majority of it so easily if we just were organized enough to have it ready. That's the genius of this guy. He gets all of that and or...
by 2ndovc
Tue May 21, 2024 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A little range time this afternoon.
Replies: 7
Views: 872

Re: A little range time this afternoon.

Yes, microgroove and yes I've tried just about everything. I've had this thing for a couple of decades. Paid $250 for it at a show. So far, the only bullets that have worked fairly well are the Speer 250 gr. jacketed flay point. Those are pretty pricy and not always easy to find.

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Tue May 21, 2024 2:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A little range time this afternoon.
Replies: 7
Views: 872

Re: A little range time this afternoon.

GunnyMack wrote: Tue May 21, 2024 4:42 am Does the Marlin shoot jacketed? Light bullets?
Gunny,
It does. Much better than cast, but I was hoping to get it in line with my SBH.


Thanks Bill. It sure is a handful.

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Mon May 20, 2024 6:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A little range time this afternoon.
Replies: 7
Views: 872

A little range time this afternoon.

Even though it was in the low 90s, I finally had some time to get out. Took the new Redhawk and my Problem Child 94P out with some larger .431 diameter LSWC bullets. Well the Marlin is still keyholing and the Redhawk didn't care much for the load either. At thirty yards offhand, the Redhawk should w...
by 2ndovc
Sun May 19, 2024 8:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: M-1 Carbine shootoff: Ike, Churchill, Bradley
Replies: 6
Views: 792

Re: M-1 Carbine shootoff: Ike, Churchill, Bradley

Good stuff, Bill!

Interesting that Montgomery carried a carbine through the war.

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Fri May 17, 2024 5:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It's Been Raining Like Crazy
Replies: 15
Views: 1332

Re: It's Been Raining Like Crazy

:D
by 2ndovc
Mon May 13, 2024 5:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vintage .22LRs
Replies: 31
Views: 2490

Re: Vintage .22LRs

Cool!

A friend of mine offered to give me a Model 67 that's in near perfect condition knowing i love Winchesters.
i told him to keep it for his little boy that's was around 3. Should be big enough to shoot it about now.
I'm glad he kept it.

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Sun May 12, 2024 7:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big and little
Replies: 21
Views: 1475

Re: Big and little

One of the reasons I bought it. Anytime I see a lanyard loop, the first thought I have is "We're going on an adventure"!
:D

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Sun May 12, 2024 6:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big and little
Replies: 21
Views: 1475

Re: Big and little

Scott Tschirhart wrote: Sun May 12, 2024 11:21 am Good old Speed Six.
I do have a Speed Six, but it's not stainless and it's also kind of a rare dog. It's part of a contract over run in near new condition. I've researched it a few times, but still haven't come up with what org. or country they were made for.
by 2ndovc
Sun May 12, 2024 6:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vintage .22LRs
Replies: 31
Views: 2490

Re: Vintage .22LRs

Those two have seen some action for sure! :D

I was given a Stevens Favorite, that I still have, long before I was allowed to have a BB gun. My dad's thinking was that I would get into trouble with a BB/ pellet gun. Truth be told, I caused a whole lot more mayhem with my slingshot. :)

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Sun May 12, 2024 9:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big and little
Replies: 21
Views: 1475

Re: Big and little

Close, but I really like my 66-1.

Just got the Redhawk. Changed out the factory grips, the Pachmyars fit my hand better. Haven't had a chance to shoot it yet, but love the way it feels.
jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Sun May 12, 2024 8:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vintage .22LRs
Replies: 31
Views: 2490

Re: Vintage .22LRs

A few pictures of the No.7 and my Greener.

The Cadet rifle is a .25-20 I had made years ago.
by 2ndovc
Sun May 12, 2024 7:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OFF TOPIC - A Timely Discovery
Replies: 16
Views: 1369

Re: OFF TOPIC - A Timely Discovery

Wonderful tribute, Jim. May her memory last for many many more years.

Jason
by 2ndovc
Fri May 10, 2024 11:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vintage .22LRs
Replies: 31
Views: 2490

Re: Vintage .22LRs

Forgot all about my Greener.
What a tack driver. Pulled it out of a pile of them on one of the Navy Arms tables a an Ohio Gun Collectors shows a couple decades ago. I think it was $149! Should have bought a dozen of them.

jb
by 2ndovc
Thu May 09, 2024 6:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vintage .22LRs
Replies: 31
Views: 2490

Re: Vintage .22LRs

I have this one a 1952 Belgian navy trainer and a schimdt rubin 22lr conversion.I also have an Enfield trainer as well Very cool! I have a few surplus trainers, but my favorite and most rare is an Enfield No.7. The RAAF contracted for 2500 of them, then cancelled the order before they were all comp...
by 2ndovc
Sun May 05, 2024 12:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vintage .22LRs
Replies: 31
Views: 2490

Vintage .22LRs

I love the older .22s and well, most .22 LRs in general. Picked up this Mossberg 152 recently with two ten round magazines, sling and old Weaver scope. I would have to remove the rear sight to use the scope, but it's going to sit with the other unused optics. The peep sights are quite nice and in gr...
by 2ndovc
Sun May 05, 2024 8:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HAPPY
Replies: 6
Views: 901

Re: HAPPY

:D :D :D
by 2ndovc
Fri May 03, 2024 4:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One Special Sixgun
Replies: 9
Views: 1133

Re: One Special Sixgun

That's just plain cool, but sorry to hear about your friend.

Jason
by 2ndovc
Sun Apr 28, 2024 12:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun and Knife Pictures
Replies: 40
Views: 5726

Re: Gun and Knife Pictures

My WWI rig and a Uberti 1885, 30-40 and a Case Bowie.
jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Sat Apr 27, 2024 1:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "No FFL Required...???"
Replies: 4
Views: 1458

Re: "No FFL Required...???"

One of those is on my short list. Can't decide between the 11" or 8".

jb 8)