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by Hawkins
Thu Jun 02, 2022 4:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington 141
Replies: 2
Views: 447

Re: Remington 141

Thanks Gamekeeper! I appreciate the link but as you suspected, it doesn't quite go into enough detail.
by Hawkins
Tue May 31, 2022 2:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington 141
Replies: 2
Views: 447

Remington 141

Hi, is there anyone familiar with the inner workings of the Remington 14/141 pump rifles? There's a hooked lever in the trigger group called the "firing pin catch", and a corresponding hooked piece riveted to the breech block called the "firing pin extension". I'm trying to under...
by Hawkins
Thu Jan 13, 2022 10:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One piece firing pin Marlin 94
Replies: 15
Views: 1687

Re: One piece firing pin Marlin 94

Hi Scott, The Marlin 94 takes sort of a belt and suspenders approach to preventing out of battery discharges. One of the last things that happens as the lever closes is that the rear part of the two piece firing pin pivots in line with the front half. Until it's in line, the hammer can't contact it ...
by Hawkins
Tue Jan 11, 2022 5:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gas Check Cast Bullet in .35 Remington
Replies: 8
Views: 1015

Re: Gas Check Cast Bullet in .35 Remington

A built in alibi that no one can disprove? That's not a bug, it's a feature.
by Hawkins
Mon Jan 10, 2022 4:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gas Check Cast Bullet in .35 Remington
Replies: 8
Views: 1015

Re: Gas Check Cast Bullet in .35 Remington

I actually wound up getting them for $53 for 250 from Midway, and they had free shipping at the time :) https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1021549210?pid=555878 For that price, I figured I could put on a few gas checks myself. But I'll check out Montana as well--they do make good stuff. If a gas chec...
by Hawkins
Mon Jan 10, 2022 1:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gas Check Cast Bullet in .35 Remington
Replies: 8
Views: 1015

Re: Gas Check Cast Bullet in .35 Remington

Thank you for the info. They advertise them as being for .35 Rem, but wanted some confirmation. Yes, that is way overpriced. I found them for a lot less, not direct from the manufacturer, and rounded up a few gas checks to give them a try. Got them crimped on to the base good and tight. Like you, it...
by Hawkins
Mon Jan 10, 2022 10:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gas Check Cast Bullet in .35 Remington
Replies: 8
Views: 1015

Gas Check Cast Bullet in .35 Remington

Hello all, Has anyone used this bullet with a gas check in .35 Remington: https://hunters-supply.com/359-cal-207-gcfp-p-2023.html It's a .359, 207 grain from Hunter's Supply. I have a few of these, and my concern is that it looks like the gas check will be down into the shoulder, below the neck, whe...
by Hawkins
Sat Apr 24, 2021 6:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Contemplating a singleshot 35 Whelen
Replies: 21
Views: 3397

Re: Contemplating a singleshot 35 Whelen

I've had a CVA Scout V2 for several years now. Mine is the compact version (20" barrel, 13" length of pull), stainless, in 7mm-08. Mine is an older model that does not take down. I've been very happy with it--short and fairly light, easy to maneuver in a cramped blind or hunting buggy. Tri...
by Hawkins
Mon Mar 06, 2017 7:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday M.M.Wright.
Replies: 9
Views: 1056

Re: Happy Birthday M.M.Wright.

Happy Birthday! May it be filled with lever guns!!

Hawkins
by Hawkins
Fri Feb 03, 2017 12:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Might have a line on a Win 64 30-30. ?
Replies: 25
Views: 2696

Re: Might have a line on a Win 64 30-30. ?

Agreed. And, since it looked ratty on the outside, I didn't feel bad about messing with the forend bedding a little. The wood had dried and warped a bit over the years, and was putting some pressure in places it shouldn't. Now, it's very accurate with cheap Federal 170's. Back to the original questi...
by Hawkins
Fri Feb 03, 2017 11:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 336 forend
Replies: 7
Views: 1441

Re: Marlin 336 forend

Mossyoak1957 wrote:I have one somewhere,give me a little time to find it.
Thank you very much! Please PM me with particulars if you track them down.

Hawkins
by Hawkins
Fri Feb 03, 2017 10:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Might have a line on a Win 64 30-30. ?
Replies: 25
Views: 2696

Re: Might have a line on a Win 64 30-30. ?

I have a model 64 standard carbine that was made sometime during or just after WWII. Serial number is in the range where references show there are no records, but it was sometime between 1942 and 1948. The finish is very rough, but the insides looked like new when I got it--bore is perfect, and ther...
by Hawkins
Thu Feb 02, 2017 5:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 336 forend
Replies: 7
Views: 1441

Re: Marlin 336 forend

Griff,

Yeah, I checked Numrich, but they only list one band--no differentiation between old and new, no matter which 336 variant you look at. Plus, they're sold out.

Hawkins
by Hawkins
Thu Feb 02, 2017 11:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 336 forend
Replies: 7
Views: 1441

Re: Marlin 336 forend

Jack First didn't have the older parts. Any other suggestions for a source? Thanks!

Hawkins
by Hawkins
Thu Jan 26, 2017 10:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 336 forend
Replies: 7
Views: 1441

Re: Marlin 336 forend

MossyOak,

Thank you very much! I wasn't familiar with Jack First. I'll give them a call tomorrow.

Hawkins
by Hawkins
Thu Jan 26, 2017 12:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 336 forend
Replies: 7
Views: 1441

Marlin 336 forend

I have a waffle top Marlin 336, I believe the date of manufacture is 1952. It has the large style forend. Does anyone know if the rear barrel band and screw are the same as current production?

Thanks!

Hawkins
by Hawkins
Wed Dec 07, 2016 7:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Deer Hunting in Florida.....
Replies: 13
Views: 2025

Re: Deer Hunting in Florida.....

Hawkins, I was just off 33, northwest of Hopkins Prairie, and just south of where they are thinning the forest, 2 1/2 miles south of Salt Springs Yep, that's real close to where I like to go. I'll usually go in on the Florida Trail around the prairie, then branch out from there. Very pretty area, t...
by Hawkins
Mon Dec 05, 2016 1:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Deer Hunting in Florida.....
Replies: 13
Views: 2025

Re: Deer Hunting in Florida.....

What part of the forest are you in? I spend a good bit of time around Hopkins Prairie.
by Hawkins
Wed Nov 02, 2016 7:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 460 grain starting load
Replies: 7
Views: 1548

Re: 460 grain starting load

I use that exact bullet in my H&R Handi-Rifle. I've been very pleased with the accuracy, though I haven't had the chance to shoot anything but paper with it yet. I use Accurate 5744. The Accurate load manual is here: http://www.accuratepowder.com/load-data/ They have data for that bullet, it's l...
by Hawkins
Mon Jun 06, 2016 5:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cast Performance Bullets in .45 Colt Rifle
Replies: 9
Views: 1814

Re: Cast Performance Bullets in .45 Colt Rifle

Thanks for all the comments! I definitely won't be casting my own--can hardly keep up with the reloading as is! I've had good luck with the Cast Performance gas check bullets in 45-70. I had these plain base bullets on hand, so just wanted to get an idea if it was worth trying a few. Size is .452, w...
by Hawkins
Sun Jun 05, 2016 11:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cast Performance Bullets in .45 Colt Rifle
Replies: 9
Views: 1814

Cast Performance Bullets in .45 Colt Rifle

Howdy! Does anyone have experience using Cast Performance brand bullets in a .45 Colt rifle? These are the ones sold by Grizzly cartridge company. I have a box of their 325 grain plain base (no gas check) bullets, and I'm worried if they will cause leading at 1300 - 1400 feet per second. I'm using t...
by Hawkins
Wed Nov 25, 2015 11:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: High Or Low At 15 To 30 Yards?
Replies: 8
Views: 1274

Re: High Or Low At 15 To 30 Yards?

cshold, Sighted in dead on at 50, there probably won't be enough difference at any range less than 50 to matter. Not sure what velocity you're getting from your BP load, or the ballistic coefficient of your bullet. But looking at Winchester's site: http://www.winchester.com/Products/rifle-ammunition...
by Hawkins
Wed Nov 25, 2015 9:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 357 Revolver Accuracy Question
Replies: 21
Views: 2882

Re: 357 Revolver Accuracy Question

I think of it maybe a little differently than a couple of folks have explained here. You absolutely want to pick a precise spot on the deer. Otherwise, you'll just kind of aim in the middle of the deer, which will be a gut shot. But, once you've picked that spot, you are going to wobble around, unle...
by Hawkins
Mon Nov 23, 2015 10:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 94 Forends
Replies: 3
Views: 1173

Re: Winchester 94 Forends

Alnitak and Malamute, Thank you for the info. The old forend has gotten loose and a little soft in spots from oil seeping in, probably. I found a post-64 forend cheap, but it sounds like I might have a similar loose fit as what I have now. I think I'll try bedding the one I have and see if that tigh...
by Hawkins
Mon Nov 23, 2015 12:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 357 Revolver Accuracy Question
Replies: 21
Views: 2882

Re: 357 Revolver Accuracy Question

Tycer, I'd say that is quite good shooting. Not a whole bunch of people could consistently put every shot in an 8" circle, from the shooting position you describe, using an iron sighted revolver. Have you had a chance to test your load off a bench rest, at a well defined bullseye, to see how mu...
by Hawkins
Mon Nov 23, 2015 9:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 94 Forends
Replies: 3
Views: 1173

Winchester 94 Forends

Does anybody know if the forend from a post 64 Winchester 94 will fit a pre 64 94? Assuming standard round barrel carbine in both. Thanks!

Hawkins
by Hawkins
Mon Nov 23, 2015 9:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Deer killed ---is this bullet performance good?
Replies: 22
Views: 2447

Re: Deer killed ---is this bullet performance good?

CVArcher, You might check out this thread from a few days ago: http://www.levergunscommunity.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=64555 Lots more good info on different bullets out of a .357. According to a reply I got from Hornady, you are exceeding the velocities the 158 XTP Hollowpoint was designed for: &...
by Hawkins
Thu Nov 05, 2015 9:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Re: .357 Deer Loads
Replies: 28
Views: 4537

Re: .357 Deer Loads

I was interested in some of the same bullets from a revolver on small Florida whitetail, so I posted a question to Hornady tech support and got the following reply. I have zero experience with any of these, just passing along the company's response, for what it's worth: Me: I'm considering using eit...
by Hawkins
Wed Sep 02, 2015 6:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kentucky Deer Hunt Recommendations
Replies: 4
Views: 623

Re: Kentucky Deer Hunt Recommendations

Hondo,

Thank you for the suggestions and info. I've found a few places that aren't too expensive for two days in the early muzzleloader season, so I'll start calling around. Everything I've read agrees with you, that later in the year is better, but mid-October is when I'll be up there.

Hawkins
by Hawkins
Mon Aug 31, 2015 8:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kentucky Deer Hunt Recommendations
Replies: 4
Views: 623

Kentucky Deer Hunt Recommendations

I'm looking to plan a deer hunt in western Kentucky for the early muzzleloader season (October 17th and 18th). It'll just be a side excursion on a longer trip, so I won't have time to scout on my own. Does anyone have recommendations for a reliable guide/outfitter? I'm more interested in a good chan...
by Hawkins
Mon Dec 09, 2013 6:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Red dot reflex sight questions
Replies: 13
Views: 5656

Re: Red dot reflex sight questions

Thanks again for all the great comments and suggestions. Lots of good ideas. I'll report back after I've tested out a few things.

Hawkins
by Hawkins
Sun Dec 08, 2013 12:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question For Browning BLR Owners
Replies: 19
Views: 15615

Re: Question For Browning BLR Owners

Woodsman, If you decide not to go the do-it-yourself route, I can second or third the recommendations for Neil Jones. He's done a couple of mine, and got them into the 3.5 pound range. Very good, quick service. If you do want to give it a try, I posted links in another thread to a couple of more det...
by Hawkins
Sun Dec 08, 2013 12:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Red dot reflex sight questions
Replies: 13
Views: 5656

Re: Red dot reflex sight questions

All, Thank you for all the comments and suggestions. There are some very creative setups out there! Nate, that is a beautifle '86 (or '71). Red--nice pig! My brother and I are going to try for some porkers this weekend, though I doubt there are many that size where we're going. I've got an old tube ...
by Hawkins
Fri Dec 06, 2013 8:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Red dot reflex sight questions
Replies: 13
Views: 5656

Red dot reflex sight questions

I've been getting interested in trying one of the red dot reflex sights, like the Burris Fastfire or Leupold Deltapoint. I'm thinking one might work well for short to medium range deer, pigs, and such, maybe giving a little more range and precision than iron sights, but without the weight and bulk o...
by Hawkins
Fri Dec 06, 2013 7:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BLR Service Manuals
Replies: 1
Views: 907

BLR Service Manuals

I've found a couple of manuals online for the Browning BLR's, that I thought might be useful to those wanting to learn a little more about them. You can download them from the links below: Even though this one is titled "Pre 81", it looks like it applies to the 81's with the steel receiver...
by Hawkins
Mon Nov 25, 2013 5:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BLR in 308 sticking with factory loads.
Replies: 12
Views: 1991

Re: BLR in 308 sticking with factory loads.

Sorry you haven't been able to find an easier fix for it. I was hoping it was something fairly simple and cheap, but not so obvious as to make me feel like a complete dummy for not seeing it :D

Hawkins
by Hawkins
Mon Nov 25, 2013 2:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BLR in 308 sticking with factory loads.
Replies: 12
Views: 1991

Re: BLR in 308 sticking with factory loads.

I can add a little background, since I was the previous owner of this curiosity. The biggest clue I can give is that it seems like the problem is getting worse over time. I bought the rifle about 20 years ago, from a friend who reported no problems with it. And I don't recall any problems at first, ...
by Hawkins
Thu Nov 07, 2013 5:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range Report - Model 64 Winchester 32 Special
Replies: 18
Views: 1868

Re: Range Report - Model 64 Winchester 32 Special

Thanks again to everyone for all the help. I'll try a few things and report back--with pictures, of course!

Hawkins
by Hawkins
Tue Nov 05, 2013 9:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range Report - Model 64 Winchester 32 Special
Replies: 18
Views: 1868

Re: Range Report - Model 64 Winchester 32 Special

Thanks for all the suggestions. QCI's suggestion about adding a shim under the upper tang is something I had not heard before. Is that because a loose stock would make it react a little differently to recoil each time? How about the forearm? It is a little loose--is there an easy way to tighten it? ...
by Hawkins
Fri Nov 01, 2013 12:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range Report - Model 64 Winchester 32 Special
Replies: 18
Views: 1868

Re: Range Report - Model 64 Winchester 32 Special

Absolutely agree with the comments about light on the sights, especially the front one. When I got it, the front sight was mangled a little, and was kinda-sorta round topped. I replaced that with a flat blade, and I always shoot from a covered bench as well, so not too much variation in the amount o...
by Hawkins
Wed Oct 30, 2013 10:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range Report - Model 64 Winchester 32 Special
Replies: 18
Views: 1868

Re: Range Report - Model 64 Winchester 32 Special

Are there any particular accurizing tips for the 64's? I've read articles on the 94's with their barrel bands, but with the forearm cap and different magazine assembly on the 64's, much of that doesn't apply. It seems like mine sometimes wants to shift point of impact. It usually shoots good groups,...
by Hawkins
Tue Oct 22, 2013 7:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Hawkins.
Replies: 8
Views: 736

Re: Happy Birthday Hawkins.

Old Ironsights wrote: But, but... aren't you confined to a motorized wheelchair & Star Trek Episodes?
If that was the case, I could still get around, between the 4WD chair and the transporter! But I'd have to be careful not to shoot the deer with the phaser on disintegrate.
by Hawkins
Tue Oct 22, 2013 5:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Hawkins.
Replies: 8
Views: 736

Re: Happy Birthday Hawkins.

Of course, what was I thinking? Browning BLR .358 Win, 1984 Miroku, steel frame, Leupold Vari-X III 1.5-5x scope. Trigger is about 3.5 lbs, courtesy of Neil Jones Custom. I installed a thinner recoil pad to shorten the length of pull a bit. I'd like to say thanks to Bruce and M. M. Wright for helpin...
by Hawkins
Mon Oct 21, 2013 11:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Hawkins.
Replies: 8
Views: 736

Re: Happy Birthday Hawkins.

Thanks to all. Spent part of the day planning a deer hunt here in the north Georgia mountains with my brother, so it was a good day. Hoping to break in my new-to-me BLR '81 .358 next weekend!

Hawkins
by Hawkins
Wed Jul 11, 2012 10:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The fastest levergunner
Replies: 13
Views: 2273

Re: The fastest levergunner

For fast and accurate, go here and click on the first few under "Open/Traditional". Rifle targets are 16" squares, set at 18 yards, 1 yard apart. There's pistol and shotgun in these strings, and it's all fast: http://www.spencerhoglund.com/worldrecords.html For the very fastest rifle ...
by Hawkins
Mon Jun 04, 2012 11:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Battle of Midway - 70 years ago today
Replies: 21
Views: 1867

Re: Battle of Midway - 70 years ago today

The best nonfiction book about Midway is Gordon Prang's "Miracle at Midway". The Japanese had an overwhelming force arrayed against a small American fleet, and Prang lays out in detail the code breaking, the Japanese mistakes, and the heroism and bravery that led to our victory. Also, an e...
by Hawkins
Tue Jan 03, 2012 8:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 64 Magazine Tube Cap
Replies: 2
Views: 664

Re: Winchester 64 Magazine Tube Cap

BigSky56,

Thanks for the info. That was what I thought, but didn't have anything to compare it to. I'll take it down in the near future and see if something is causing the mag tube to not quite seat into the receiver all the way, or if there's some other issue.

Hawkins
by Hawkins
Sun Jan 01, 2012 7:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 64 Magazine Tube Cap
Replies: 2
Views: 664

Winchester 64 Magazine Tube Cap

Hello all, The cap on the end of the 2/3 magazine tube on a Winchester 64 has a small tab that turns into a cutout on the underside of the barrel, to help hold everything in place. I think the 71 uses the same arrangement. Should that tab put much pressure on the barrel, or should it just fit into p...
by Hawkins
Tue Jul 20, 2010 10:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning 1886 Disassembly
Replies: 7
Views: 18394

Re: Browning 1886 Disassembly

Any tips for getting the hammer, trigger, tang, strut, and mainspring all back together? It doesn't appear there's any way to compress the mainspring like with the Miroku's. One other question regarding the two pieces of the hammer strut: In my rifle, the large cone-shaped end fit up against the tan...
by Hawkins
Sat Jun 26, 2010 6:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BLR Extraction
Replies: 11
Views: 2270

Re: BLR Extraction

Thanks again for all the ideas. I'll forward them on to my 'smith and see if we can come up with a solution. If we figure out anything, I'll post here, to add to the collective wisdom.

Bruce: Which store do you work at? Always happy to find a gun store I haven't visited before!

Thanks!

Hawkins