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- Sat Feb 08, 2025 3:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Loaded for Bear
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1487
Re: Loaded for Bear
Ted, according to our friend Savvy Jack Re 7 is the schizzle for the .44 WCF.
- Sat Feb 08, 2025 10:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Loaded for Bear
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1487
Re: Loaded for Bear
Great choice for a rifle Ted. I am sorry the .375 never got the attention it deserved.
Where did you find Re 7?
Where did you find Re 7?

- Fri Feb 07, 2025 2:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Thinking of a Bolt Gun
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2222
- Fri Feb 07, 2025 10:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Getting old hurts.
- Replies: 27
- Views: 6327
Re: Getting old hurts.
So sorry Brian! 

- Fri Feb 07, 2025 10:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Helplessly Hoping
- Replies: 4
- Views: 277
- Fri Feb 07, 2025 8:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Most Produced Handgun
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2757
Re: Most Produced Handgun
Jim, they are wonderful revolvers. I still kick myself for not buying a friend's Model 13 several decades ago. It was as near as perfect as any revolver I have handled, and would have been a great one to work up .38-44 Outdoorsman level loads in.
- Thu Jan 30, 2025 3:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gun Room Remodel
- Replies: 45
- Views: 15118
Re: Gun Room Remodel
It's just a really wonderful retreat. I'd probably put a swivel chair in the center and just slowly rotate like a hog on a rotisserie, taking it all in. 

- Thu Jan 30, 2025 2:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: speaking of bullet groups ... by John Taffin
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1145
Re: speaking of bullet groups ... by John Taffin
Dang! Nice shooting! 
Years ago I handloaded for a Marlin Cowboy in .45-70 and figured the classic Remington jacketed 405-grain bullet at about 1800 -- well below full steam -- ought to be pleasant shooting. I was "mistook."

Years ago I handloaded for a Marlin Cowboy in .45-70 and figured the classic Remington jacketed 405-grain bullet at about 1800 -- well below full steam -- ought to be pleasant shooting. I was "mistook."
- Thu Jan 30, 2025 11:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Very good "western" you might not have seen
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1509
Very good "western" you might not have seen
It's about cowboys and cattle all right -- but Aussies driving their herds from the Northern Territories to Queensland rather than just shoot them lest they fall into the hands of the invading Japs.* Based on real events in 1942 and shot in 1946, with a lot of non-professionals in addition to the ac...
- Thu Jan 30, 2025 10:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Modern 45-90
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3007
Re: Modern 45-90
Redneck, your curse would strike many of us as a blessing, until we factored in depredation of our hard-earned crops. Your experience with the the big .45 slugs suggests the "Old Dead Guys" knew a thing or two about how to decommission large mammals. Be curious how that 405-grain slug woul...
- Thu Jan 30, 2025 8:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Speaking of The Far Side ...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1278
Re: Speaking of The Far Side ...

- Thu Jan 30, 2025 8:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Speaking of The Far Side ...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1278
- Wed Jan 29, 2025 7:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Current NIB Blackhawk issues?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1424
Re: Current NIB Blackhawk issues?
Dang, Walt. Would beers, burgers, fries, chocolate malts and cash persuade you to do a .45 Colt Blackhawk if need be? 

- Wed Jan 29, 2025 1:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Holsters for 7.5-inch Colt SAA Army pattern revolver?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1148
Re: Holsters for 7.5-inch Colt SAA Army pattern revolver?
I'd ask a friend with one if you can wear it with your preferred belt and "see how she feels." Many here have favorite holster makers. For Old West styles, Stan Dolega at Wolf Ears up in Laramie has never, ever disappointed me over the past few decades, and that goes for his belts as well....
- Wed Jan 29, 2025 11:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Current NIB Blackhawk issues?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1424
Current NIB Blackhawk issues?
Gang, has anyone taken recent delivery of a new Ruger Blackhawk? Wondering what if any classic Ruger issue presented: throats too small, constricted forcing cone, etc..
What do you like to do to yours to slick it up?
What do you like to do to yours to slick it up?
- Wed Jan 29, 2025 9:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: An old prediction that has come true!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2223
Re: An old prediction that has come true!




Butchering chickens today Jim?
- Tue Jan 28, 2025 3:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: speaking of the 444 by Marshall Stanton
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1822
Re: speaking of the 444 by Marshall Stanton
Guess I replied too soon on the other thread Grizz. 

- Tue Jan 28, 2025 3:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: speaking of hand guns and max loads Marshall Stanton
- Replies: 2
- Views: 788
Re: speaking of hand guns and max loads Marshall Stanton
I spent some happy hours over at Beartooth and hanging with Marshall’s partner in crime, Pete Thornilly in Southern Oregon. Pete and Marshall came up with some sobering duplex loads for the .444 with hard cast. 

- Tue Jan 28, 2025 8:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My “JES” 38-55 project gun, Marlin 336
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4372
Re: My “JES” 38-55 project gun, Marlin 336
Guess that Marlin is on the way to Oregon by now, but Joe, did you consider the "first wildcat," the .35-30? The .38-55 is older and probably better, but the .35-30 is practical and capable as well, although the .360 Buckhammer might have the edge.
- Tue Jan 28, 2025 8:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cop complaint update - I didn't complain; maybe should have
- Replies: 59
- Views: 14544
Re: Cop complaint update - I didn't complain; maybe should have
That was uncalled-for treatment all right, doc. Those bozos should be required to watch a season's worth of On Patrol Live for examples of how to interact with the public -- with cameras rolling.
- Tue Jan 28, 2025 8:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday Ji in Hawaii
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1305
Re: Happy Birthday Ji in Hawaii
Yes! Burfday wishes Ji. Hope you are well and messing about with boats. 

- Mon Jan 27, 2025 4:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marbles Bullseye rear sight?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1269
Marbles Bullseye rear sight?
If I read their Web site right, this rear sight was first released in 2008. Anyone know otherwise?
https://www.marblearms.com/about.html
https://www.marblearms.com/about.html
- Mon Jan 27, 2025 12:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A COMMON-SENSE LOOK AT HANDGUN HUNTING
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1914
Re: A COMMON-SENSE LOOK AT HANDGUN HUNTING
Boy, the handgunning wisdom has been pouring out on the forum lately, and we have you --and John Linebaugh -- to thank, Jim.
- Mon Jan 27, 2025 8:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: First unread
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1302
Re: First unread
Funny. That's a feature I usually try to circumvent. We all have our preferences, don't we? 

- Mon Jan 27, 2025 8:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: is an era of gun developement ending
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1897
Re: is an era of gun developement ending
"I'm just happy if there are going to be young people INTERESTED in shooting per se, and in hunting the wild areas as well as the cornfields and river bottoms. Because THEY will form one of the pillars of keeping our society free and with a rural perspective closer to the earth than their urban...
- Mon Jan 27, 2025 8:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Jumping crimp
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1610
Re: Jumping crimp
Scott, you are a far tougher guy than I am burning up Casull rounds. I doff the Stetson -- and I'm glad you had that hammer and drift. 

- Sat Jan 25, 2025 8:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How's the Weather in Your Neck of the Woods?
- Replies: 46
- Views: 17878
Re: How's the Weather in Your Neck of the Woods?
We finally snuck up on 60 degrees here in Las Cruces today, but with a mighty helping of smoke all the way from California. 

- Sat Jan 25, 2025 8:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Carrying a big sixgun.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6035
Re: Carrying a big sixgun.
Excellent advice, Scott! Your friend was most fortunate indeed. 

- Sat Jan 25, 2025 8:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Carrying a big sixgun.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6035
Re: Carrying a big sixgun.
Many years ago, when I aspired to be a Bob Milek döppelgänger, I set up a Thompson Center Contender, 10-inch barrel, in .30 Herrett and mounted a Leupold 2X EER scope on it. The best way to carry this rig was in the across-the chest "bandolier" holster that T/C marketed for the Contenders....
- Sat Jan 25, 2025 8:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Win 94's in 444 marlin- heavy loads
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1538
Re: Win 94's in 444 marlin- heavy loads
I'd want a bull barrel on that 94 if running higher-end .444 loads. I briefly owned a Ruger No. 1 in that caliber and found it less than fun to shoot with full-patch loads, but then I have been descending into recoil sissydom for decades now. 

- Sat Jan 25, 2025 7:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My “JES” 38-55 project gun, Marlin 336
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4372
Re: My “JES” 38-55 project gun, Marlin 336
Great project, Joe. Always meant to drop by Jess's shop in Cottage Grove when I lived in Salem, but never did. Another Oregon smith who used to rebore and/or reline was Mark Beinke of Beinke & Beinke in Klamath Falls. He specialized in liners and relined a completely worn-out, cut-down trapdoor ...
- Fri Jan 24, 2025 6:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Our USPS at work
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3474
Re: Our USPS at work
Brian, great to hear from you!
- Thu Jan 23, 2025 5:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Northern Florida axis doe hunt
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3013
Re: Northern Florida axis doe hunt
Great harvest, t.r.! I've heard repeatedly that axis venison is about the finest there is.
- Thu Jan 23, 2025 10:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New (for me) .22 pump
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2162
Re: New (for me) .22 pump
My first .22 was a tired old Model 1890 with ugly stock repairs and, it turned out, a shot-out barrel, but I sure loved that thing. Bought it for $30 (Dad paid half) from the old Chet Paulson's gun shop in Tacoma, WA, about 1965.
I suspect even God is fond of a Winchester pump.
I suspect even God is fond of a Winchester pump.

- Wed Jan 22, 2025 3:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Our USPS at work
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3474
Re: Our USPS at work
Good carrier you have there, Earl. My priority package finally arrived from Vermont -- 12 days after being mailed.
- Tue Jan 21, 2025 1:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: BIG SNOW HERE!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3107
Re: BIG SNOW HERE!
Jim, stay off the roads until it blows over. I have found that many in Texas have no concept of the basic principles of traction. 

- Tue Jan 21, 2025 9:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Walker at 100 yards
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1030
Re: The Walker at 100 yards
I might just give it a try with an Uberti Model 1860 Army, but at 50 yards first. 

- Tue Jan 21, 2025 8:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: More no lock Smiths!!!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3418
Re: More no lock Smiths!!!
There is iron in your words, Fourbore.
- Tue Jan 21, 2025 7:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Speaking of old trucks
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1954
Re: Speaking of old trucks
Sweet truck Ted. Well done! 

- Mon Jan 20, 2025 10:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Our USPS at work
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3474
Re: Our USPS at work
Sorry to hear this Paul. I had a small flat rate priority box mangled last fall. Thankfully, the 1903 Springfield bolt and the Manson .25 Remington reamer were intact on arrival at my gunsmith's in Davenport, IA -- but then I mail a lot of stuff. 

- Mon Jan 20, 2025 10:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Our USPS at work
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3474
Re: Our USPS at work
Lassiter, my man, I have the greatest regard for the actual employees of the Postal Service. My letter carrier in Sweetwater, TX, became a personal friend. I have had very good luck over the years with the USPS. I still ship long guns that way, and only had one stuck for two weeks in the Memphis hub...
- Mon Jan 20, 2025 9:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Our USPS at work
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3474
- Mon Jan 20, 2025 8:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Who Woulda Thunk . . .
- Replies: 6
- Views: 626
Re: Who Woulda Thunk . . .
Wow, what a beautiful car -- and made in my birth year.
https://www.hotrod.com/features/1953-st ... ght-coupe/

https://www.hotrod.com/features/1953-st ... ght-coupe/
- Mon Jan 20, 2025 8:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Wildcat cartridge I think we need…
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1015
Re: New Wildcat cartridge I think we need…
I'm waiting for Lipsey's to announce a run of Blackhawks in .480 Achilles. v 

- Sun Jan 19, 2025 1:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How's the Weather in Your Neck of the Woods?
- Replies: 46
- Views: 17878
Re: How's the Weather in Your Neck of the Woods?
Was 21 overnight at the Las Cruces airport, with a wind chill of around 12. Bright sun this morning but a cruel breeze. We had upper 50s yesterday but with winds in the 30s and 40s bringing up a dust storm from Mexico.
- Sun Jan 19, 2025 9:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Walker at 100 yards
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1030
The Walker at 100 yards
This gentleman has a couple of videos on the subject. Frankly, I am impressed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZh_7PXhGD0&t=648s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZh_7PXhGD0&t=648s
- Sat Jan 18, 2025 10:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Who Woulda Thunk . . .
- Replies: 6
- Views: 626
Re: Who Woulda Thunk . . .
Makes me nostalgic for the Palmer method, with those beautiful letters in white on a green background posted above the black board in grade school. It gets to be a challenge reading the earlier, much more elegant cursive of the 19th and 18th centuries though. https://i.postimg.cc/7GbZ5TRX/Palmer-Met...
- Fri Jan 17, 2025 8:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New member of the Pack!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1188
Re: New member of the Pack!
God bless you Jason for giving Evie what will be a loving, forever home.
- Fri Jan 17, 2025 1:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I'm Gonna- dedicated to all those who are thinking of hunting with a handgun
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1846
Re: I'm Gonna- dedicated to all those who are thinking of hunting with a handgun
Another excellent read, Jim. Thanks.
- Fri Jan 17, 2025 11:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: This 'n That
- Replies: 6
- Views: 638
Re: This 'n That
Oh, the wisdom of the man! 
