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by Bronco
Sat Jun 28, 2008 3:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Longer, heavier bullets in 50-110/50 Express?
Replies: 5
Views: 1214

Re: Longer, heavier bullets in 50-110/50 Express?

Howdy, ON the 50-110 maximum cartridge length is 2.8", with LFN or WFN bullets it is best to go a little shorter 2.75", for feeding ease. On the molds that I ordered from Veral Smith I told him the max length that I wanted and he put the crimp groove appropriately. The heavier the bullet t...
by Bronco
Sat Jun 28, 2008 3:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How hard should cast bullets be for hunting deer or elk?
Replies: 16
Views: 5285

Re: How hard should cast bullets be for hunting deer or elk?

Howdy, Another chef into the kitchen. Then again there is the choice of taking water quenched WW, I get a BHN of around 20, and putting them in water to aneal the nose, thereby giving a soft nosed, BHN 12, hard shanked lead bullet for those who want a large diam. lead bullet to expand a little. I pe...
by Bronco
Wed Jun 25, 2008 12:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spur of the moment purchase TODAY !
Replies: 24
Views: 3151

Re: Spur of the moment purchase TODAY !

Hey,
That is just wrong! Eating pizza in a gun store. I gotta move an get me some of that. :wink:

John
by Bronco
Wed Jun 18, 2008 8:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ammo
Replies: 30
Views: 2853

Re: ammo

Howdy,
I shoot a 17 HMR at groung squirrels and any time I can get it for less than $10.00 for a box of fifty I try to get a case(2000), if I can afford it. Setting on around 8000 rnds, and it gives me a " you done good feeling" :P :P when I see it in the stores for $17+.

John
by Bronco
Sun Jun 01, 2008 5:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Two individuals close my rifle range!!
Replies: 20
Views: 3692

+2 :D :D
I also was about to say what a bunch of &#^Q(&$ poop. However, that is cool.

John
by Bronco
Tue Apr 29, 2008 6:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Beer mats and BP
Replies: 19
Views: 2382

a coaster :D :D :D . The thick cardboard that the barkeep sets your cold glass on.

John
by Bronco
Fri Apr 25, 2008 8:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need Puppy Help
Replies: 37
Views: 4774

Howdy,
+1 for OI's insight.
Dogs understand a throat grab and shake way more that a swat. Your talkin their language now.
Hope it works out. Hard headed might be a sign of smarts and character .

John
by Bronco
Thu Apr 24, 2008 8:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: camo
Replies: 14
Views: 2363

Hey,
What's this about washing camos???? I spent good money to smear'em all up with Eu de Elk Urine! :D :D :D . From all the looks I get in the store I just know that they are wunderin where I get the parfum. :lol: :lol:

John
by Bronco
Tue Apr 15, 2008 3:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New JimT story over in the sixshooter community articles
Replies: 11
Views: 1861

Good story, well told.
Felt closer to the caracters than a store bought book. Probably because of the family atmosphere here.
Thank you Jim!!

John
by Bronco
Thu Apr 10, 2008 12:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: forgive me I have sinned again!
Replies: 13
Views: 1840

God grant me the strength to change the things I can and the peace to accept the things I cannot.

It was destiny :D :D :D

John
by Bronco
Tue Apr 08, 2008 5:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shooting with 2 Hands in the Old West
Replies: 22
Views: 3238

That's the way I did it back in the day by crackie! :D :D :D
John

Oh, maybe it's just that I feel that old sometimes
by Bronco
Mon Apr 07, 2008 2:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Humor-Passport Photos-Just Kidding?
Replies: 4
Views: 1042

Hey There,
I have been thinking about getting a new camera. Where can I get one of those :D :D :D
John
by Bronco
Tue Apr 01, 2008 10:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Highest velocity 45/70 loads
Replies: 8
Views: 1297

Howdy, For me part of the fun of reloading is to try things that are safe and unusual. Finding a safe load that the bullets only sticks in the plywood half way and can be pulled out with a set of pliers, stuff like that. If someone want to have fun loading up a small light bullet in a 45-70, I can't...
by Bronco
Thu Mar 27, 2008 3:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Do you ever get tired of fighting it all?
Replies: 27
Views: 4076

Howdy,
Nobody said life would be easy. Some things are plain just worth fighting for.
If you quit you will not have the right to complain about it later. Just my $.02 worth.
John
by Bronco
Wed Mar 26, 2008 10:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - CCW? Yes or no and why?
Replies: 76
Views: 10493

Howdy, I live in Kaliphornie :cry: :cry: , won't soon. The degree of difficulty to get a CCW is dependent on what county you live in, assuming your record reflects that your a good citizen. Some counties verbotten no matter what, other counties easy as pie. Don't know about other states but here it ...
by Bronco
Sun Mar 23, 2008 2:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Humor Redneck style
Replies: 4
Views: 1029

Humor Redneck style

"Hello, is this the Sheriff's Office?" "Yes. What can I do for you?" "I'm calling to report 'bout my neighbor Virgil Smith....He's hidin' marijuana inside his firewood! Don't quite know how he gets it inside them logs, but he's hidin' it there." "Thank you very muc...
by Bronco
Sun Mar 23, 2008 10:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody here converted an 1886 Browning to 50-110?
Replies: 9
Views: 1952

Howdy, Converted my Browning M71 to 50-110. Put a recoil pad on it, full mag tube, full octagonal barrel. I like it! Just wanted something different. Maximum cartridge length is 2.8". I can feed a 547gr bullet but the heavier the bullet is the less powder room I have. rjohns check the COAL on y...
by Bronco
Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Annealing bullets Paco's way frustration
Replies: 16
Views: 3769

Howdy, I have done it this way. It is not so much a color change as it is like the tips get real shiny like mercury. Again they loose the gray lead color and get real shiny. Hope that helps, the method works great for me. A lot easier that pouring soft noses and inserting them into the mold to pour ...
by Bronco
Fri Mar 14, 2008 5:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - The Lone Ranger rides again! (Free Podcasts)
Replies: 4
Views: 870

Howdy,
Check out these guys! 973 episodes of the Lone Ranger and a whoooole bunch more.
http://www.otr.net/

John
by Bronco
Mon Mar 10, 2008 1:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vault Muster Today
Replies: 6
Views: 1021

Gonna get a digital camera with my $400 tax refund. Pics will be a commin then.
John
by Bronco
Sun Mar 09, 2008 11:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vault Muster Today
Replies: 6
Views: 1021

Vault Muster Today

Howdy,
Well it is time to inspect and dress all flat and tubular steel, knives n guns, :D in the vault. I clean an oil when I put them away, but I don't get around to shootin some of'em for a bit of time. :? All inhabitants front and center for a good oilin an cleanin. 8)
John
by Bronco
Thu Mar 06, 2008 4:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT cuddly P dogs!
Replies: 18
Views: 2445

Howdy,
I now know how foolish I have been going out only with a puny .20 cal rifle hunting, what I thought was a non dangerous game, P dogs. Upon further consideration I feel that it might be wise to have Jengel along, or someone along with a dangerous game gun, in case they charge. :D :D
John
by Bronco
Thu Mar 06, 2008 1:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Rifleman
Replies: 27
Views: 3692

And there you are!!!! :D :D :D
John
by Bronco
Mon Mar 03, 2008 12:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Large loop levers
Replies: 43
Views: 10256

Howdy, I don't like the look of a large lever on a levergun. But my three fingers are almost squeezed in a 1886 SRC and a M 71(Brownings). :? Will eventually put a slightly larger loop on the 86 for cold weather applications. Don't like scopes on'em either but will put a scout scope on the 86 also, ...
by Bronco
Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - .204 Ruger; any insights? other recommendations?
Replies: 17
Views: 2681

Howdy,
I agree, it is hard to beat the 223 for the price of ammo and with the right bullet a decent 300yd gun on varmits.
John
by Bronco
Thu Feb 28, 2008 12:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - .204 Ruger; any insights? other recommendations?
Replies: 17
Views: 2681

Howdy, Actually if you check the ballistic charts you will find that at the velocity the .204 shoots a 40 grainer close to 4000fps, it bucks the wind better than a 55gr out a 223 and is on par with a 22-250 with a 55gr. Don't have one, worried about wearing out a barrel on squirrels. Got a 20 VarTar...
by Bronco
Mon Feb 25, 2008 11:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nice 50 Caliber Lever Gun
Replies: 4
Views: 959

Howdy,


I like'em big an fat myself(bullets that is). Here's my Browning M71 in Win 50-110. 10lb rifle and a hand full to shoot with full house loads. 350gr at 2200fps,510gr at 2100fps,547gr at 2000fps.
John
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by Bronco
Wed Feb 20, 2008 5:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Killer Fish Terrifies Britain
Replies: 26
Views: 4774

use the teeth for tooth picks :D :D
by Bronco
Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: I have a thing for axes.
Replies: 45
Views: 6456

Howdy,
Axes, knives, firearms, something about these things that my mind wraps around the functional art of it all. :D :D
John
by Bronco
Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Does anyone reload .44's ?
Replies: 19
Views: 3455

Howdy,
Yep, as has been stated! You will not save any money but you will get a lot more BANG for the buck :), cuz you shoot more .
John
by Bronco
Sun Feb 10, 2008 6:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Real Big Bore
Replies: 36
Views: 17276

Howdy,
I remember reading about that buff hunt. The PH stated that he has never seen a buff bleed out as quickly. After reading the NY Times through that hole I can see why :shock: :shock: :shock: .
John
by Bronco
Sat Feb 09, 2008 2:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Black Rifle Opinions/Questions
Replies: 23
Views: 4196

Longer than I care to admit I purchased the lower for an AR type. Could read the writing on the wall here in Kaliphorni.!!! Over the years I would buy a part that I wanted. It's heavy, but will put 5 inside a 1/2" black dot at 100yds. Thinking of what caliber is something I did not do back then...
by Bronco
Sat Feb 09, 2008 12:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun Stocks Inc. Any experience with them?
Replies: 2
Views: 670

Howdy,
Don't know them or any one that has. Know of one person that has dealt with http://www.gunstocks.com/ and has liked their products.
John
by Bronco
Sat Feb 09, 2008 11:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More Money
Replies: 14
Views: 2424

Howdy,
I been a member for years and give a little once a year. The rest goes into the trash.
John
by Bronco
Fri Feb 08, 2008 1:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just wondering.
Replies: 22
Views: 2995

Howdy, Trappin is hard for the people that think meat is raised in cellophane wraped styrophome. Wether you want the fur or the meat, it is a way to get to your goal. I do not trap, I know those that do or did. Buckel up here, harvesting game comes under many ways. Managed, none of it should be outl...
by Bronco
Thu Feb 07, 2008 1:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The best levergun poll.
Replies: 54
Views: 8985

Howdy, There are many that I really, really like. However my favorite ones are the ones that I own :D , not as many as I would like. Got me a couple of Brownchesters, M71 in 50-110Win. and a 1886 SRC, to be a 50-110 some day. My brother has my dads first deer gun, and the first that I used on deer, ...
by Bronco
Sun Feb 03, 2008 10:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - How About 2520mps (8268fps) Muzzle Velocity?
Replies: 17
Views: 2884

Howdy,
As I recall these test were to see what meteor hits would be like on a space craft. The intended target was not far from the muzzle.
John
by Bronco
Sun Feb 03, 2008 3:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A bullet travels how fast ?
Replies: 26
Views: 3837

Yep,
Only publicized enough to break know records. I heard tell........ fast MF.
John
by Bronco
Sun Feb 03, 2008 3:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - How About 2520mps (8268fps) Muzzle Velocity?
Replies: 17
Views: 2884

Howdy, I am not going to get into the details, mind don't understand all. NASA has done tests on impact hits of fast sh*t out there. Using about a pound of gud ol 4064 they send a slug down the tube pressurizing some gas that they use ,geting into heat from compression and release by transfer from d...
by Bronco
Sun Feb 03, 2008 2:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A bullet travels how fast ?
Replies: 26
Views: 3837

Howdy,
What blew my mind, easily done, is that if a SR-71 could fly at full speed close to the groung it could overtake and run into a 180gr. bullet out of a 30-06. :shock: Man oh man.
John
by Bronco
Sat Feb 02, 2008 6:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I think ive been ripped off
Replies: 23
Views: 3781

Howdy,
It is my understanding that there are computer guys that can find anything deleted in you computer, unless you wipe out your complete hard drive and write over it two or three times and even then. Don't know if it is worth it, but may there is a way to retrieve the information.
John
by Bronco
Wed Jan 30, 2008 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leather Lace on recoil pad
Replies: 11
Views: 5479

Just the ticket!! :D
Thanks
by Bronco
Wed Jan 30, 2008 5:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leather Lace on recoil pad
Replies: 11
Views: 5479

Leather Lace on recoil pad

Hey Guys,
Dug a little in the stickies and didn't see anything on a leather lace on recoil pad. Doesn't mean that it's not there :D . Anyway, can someone point me in the right direction. I thought that there was someone here that makes some nice ones for my 86 SRC.
Thanks in advance
John
by Bronco
Wed Jan 30, 2008 5:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scout scoped Rossi 92's are in.
Replies: 18
Views: 3832

With my aging eyes I have to compromise on the looks. I am thinking, shudder, of putting a scout scope on my Browning 1886 SRC :? . Just can't see the site well enough to do the shot justice :cry: .
John
by Bronco
Sun Jan 27, 2008 1:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Auction Alert, Browning 1886, with octagon barrel
Replies: 16
Views: 2624

darn purdy!
John
by Bronco
Sun Jan 27, 2008 1:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to lever guns.
Replies: 24
Views: 4111

Gentlemen,
I use that term judicially and with respect. I am taken in with the difference of opinions discussed here without going into a negative tone.
I know nothing of the material, but learned a whole bunch. It was great to read this, this debate added to what makes this site so great.
John
by Bronco
Sat Jan 26, 2008 11:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Coyote around the house. Need the infamous cat sneeze load.
Replies: 16
Views: 3809

Sounds like your in for fun reloading and experimenting with some 45/70's, for some aaaachewww loads
If I was sure of the back ground, I'd put a big piece of lead though the yote.
John
by Bronco
Fri Jan 25, 2008 10:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unscrewing a barrel?
Replies: 18
Views: 3889

Doesn't the head space have to be checked after the swap????
John
by Bronco
Thu Jan 24, 2008 7:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 to .410?
Replies: 5
Views: 1607

Question
Is it okay to fire a short 410 in a 1886(new), even loaded singularly, for up close snake loads? Getting a new Browning 1886 SRC soon, first 45/70, and this is just adding to the excitement. :D :D .
John
by Bronco
Thu Jan 24, 2008 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is this any good on .348 brass...???
Replies: 6
Views: 1132

Let that be your answer 8)
John