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by CowboyTutt
Sat Feb 23, 2008 12:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - I've decided on my presidential vote.
Replies: 82
Views: 10167

AJMD, I pretty much agree with the editorial you posted by Pastor Baldwin. McCain is such a maverick you never know what he will do (thats putting it kindly). If he were President, I don't think he would bow to Republican Party pressure very much. And if the Republican party chooses to support him, ...
by CowboyTutt
Fri Feb 22, 2008 1:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Give Them Nothing
Replies: 12
Views: 3000

I'm going to forward that one to my friends, some of which are "not so conservative".

-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Fri Feb 22, 2008 1:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FA Single Actions
Replies: 16
Views: 2404

Thanks Ed, I wasn't sure, but thought I had read something along those lines. El Mac, Jim T. and others have carried their FA fully loaded with the safety on for years and never had any problems. Perhaps when in serious bear country, carry all five, but other than that, 4 will get the job done. Howe...
by CowboyTutt
Thu Feb 21, 2008 9:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FA Single Actions
Replies: 16
Views: 2404

Ed, doesn't the FA safety system also work only when the cylinder is rotated in between chambers? Help me out here, I can't find the words.

-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Thu Feb 21, 2008 8:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tutt on Gunblast
Replies: 12
Views: 2411

No, he didn't. Dang it, I would have loved to see that. Mic was very busy doing business, and we didn't get much time to chat. I was able to attend dinner with Mic and a bunch of business associates from Pac Noir barrels, I think it was. But I was sitting at a separate table with Joe McPherson and s...
by CowboyTutt
Thu Feb 21, 2008 7:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tutt on Gunblast
Replies: 12
Views: 2411

1886, yes I did. Actually, I spent a lot of time with him and his two sons, Joe and Jody. I had such a good time, I can never express it. Something I will always remember!

-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Thu Feb 21, 2008 7:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tutt on Gunblast
Replies: 12
Views: 2411

Tutt on Gunblast

Holy Moly! I'm on Gunblast.com! WoooHoooo! :lol: I don't believe it!

http://www.gunblast.com/Esmeralda.htm

Thanks Jeff!!!!
by CowboyTutt
Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Design your own bullet?
Replies: 11
Views: 2291

Hey guys, just got back in town again. I was in Ukiah for the first job interview and an overnight camping trip in the mountains above Clear Lake. Anyhow, the barrel slugs out at .443. I found some bullets at Buffalo Arms that are very similar to what I want, but the lead is a bit soft for smokeless...
by CowboyTutt
Tue Feb 19, 2008 8:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Newt on Terrorism
Replies: 15
Views: 2273

Tutt, The impeachment process was over perjury, not adultery.
Hobie, what really makes my teeth grind is Newt's hypocrisy on this matter. I'm not defending Clinton by ANY means, but Newt isn't much better a man as far as I'm concerned.

-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Tue Feb 19, 2008 7:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SoCal LvrGunr Fam Reunion, March 15-16th, UPDATED 3/17/08
Replies: 217
Views: 24529

Old Savage, your coming to dinner, right?

Sobenk, I will most likely have Prof. "Boomer" with me, and maybe another fella from north of me. Can't say for sure, but most likely.

-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Tue Feb 19, 2008 7:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SoCal LvrGunr Fam Reunion, March 15-16th, UPDATED 3/17/08
Replies: 217
Views: 24529

Sobenk, you sure have done a good job on this. Tex-mex sounds great to me! I also like the idea of a fire at the clubhouse, and would like to see if we could make dinner at 6pm. This would get everyone to the clubhouse at a decent hour. I'll be down in the afternoon and could make that. What about t...
by CowboyTutt
Tue Feb 19, 2008 12:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Newt on Terrorism
Replies: 15
Views: 2273

Comal, I saw the video, but I can't take the guy seriously. He's not running for president, and even if he was, I really can't look up to a guy who was trying to impeach Clinton for infidelity all the while he was having an extra-marital affair of his own. Just more of same.

-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Tue Feb 19, 2008 12:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: JR Reed - Swords
Replies: 22
Views: 2840

I've met "Mrs. Old Savage", and she is still a very pretty gal! And their daughters are very pretty too! Old Savage is a very lucky guy.

-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Mon Feb 18, 2008 9:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Design your own bullet?
Replies: 11
Views: 2291

Does anyone know where I can find a pic of the original 45-70 500 grain round nose bullet? Its the best bullet of its type, I just need to modify it to fit the 43 Mauser.

-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Mon Feb 18, 2008 8:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Design your own bullet?
Replies: 11
Views: 2291

Thanks Jeff and Leverluvr. I'm trying to make a 500-550 grain round nose for my 11mm Mauser. Mic has given me some advice, I just need a little software and maybe design help. I don't see 11mm listed (no big surprise), but I'm sure they will have something close that can work. Thanks again for the p...
by CowboyTutt
Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Design your own bullet?
Replies: 11
Views: 2291

Design your own bullet?

Hey guys, I've heard of a website that allows you to design your own bullet but I can't find it. Does anyone know where its at? I'd be much obliged.

-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Mon Feb 18, 2008 12:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - California lead ban
Replies: 27
Views: 3859

The heck with your puny 308? How does a Barnes 300 grain 375 H&H Ackley Mangle-um at 2700 fps sound? Saves you putting it in the meat grinder for sausage later! :lol:

-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Sun Feb 17, 2008 8:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Religeous:a few verses for those of us with cabin fever
Replies: 10
Views: 1645

Cash, very timely. You are a class act, my friend! :) I wish you could join us at the SoCal Reunion.

-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Sun Feb 17, 2008 4:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - California lead ban
Replies: 27
Views: 3859

Arnold was only half the problem. It is our own Fish and Game Department that really screwed us. :evil:

-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Sun Feb 17, 2008 12:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winter Challenge - 357 Carbine - PMC 158
Replies: 7
Views: 977

O.S., tell Charles that "Dancing Boy" says Hello! :lol: Here's my last group with Old Thirty One Twenty from last weekend. I think I have her sorted out at 100 yards now. Hope to do a little more shooting in the coming week. http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/Cowboytutt/RangeReport3120P...
by CowboyTutt
Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SoCal LvrGunr Fam Reunion, March 15-16th, UPDATED 3/17/08
Replies: 217
Views: 24529

Guys, how are we doing for finding a resteraunt to meet at for dinner Saturday night????? We should probably make reservations.

-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Fri Feb 15, 2008 8:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Handled a Chiappa Spencer yesterday...
Replies: 1
Views: 654

Rexster, I saw those for the first time at the SHOT SHOW. They looked to be of very good quality.

-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Thu Feb 14, 2008 11:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SoCal LvrGunr Fam Reunion, March 15-16th, UPDATED 3/17/08
Replies: 217
Views: 24529

Well guys, I wish I could match your level of being prepared for this event. I leave for spring break the following weekend where I hope to visit the Friends of Billy Dixon Ultra Long Range Shooting Facility as well as have plinking ammo for my best friend and I as we camp/tour/shoot all over Utah a...
by CowboyTutt
Wed Feb 13, 2008 9:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leverguns Hog Hunt 2008 Photos
Replies: 8
Views: 1652

Jim, thanks for the nice pics. I enjoyed them! Have any more???? :lol:

-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Sun Feb 10, 2008 11:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New From Ruger
Replies: 27
Views: 5395

I'm sorry, I thought this thread was about a new Ruger "pocket pistol", now its become a "lets bash Ruger" thread because of one guys experiences with a Ruger rifle????

-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Sun Feb 10, 2008 8:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tutt Goes to SHOT SHOW Conclusion
Replies: 51
Views: 8639

Jengel, I honestly don't know at this point. It depends if my "ride" is going, but I sort of doubt it. Its a long way to FL from CA. On another unrelated topic, how far are you from Wichita, KS? I have family there and another friend by the name Kansas Ed. I want to take another trip out t...
by CowboyTutt
Sun Feb 10, 2008 7:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tutt Goes to SHOT SHOW Conclusion
Replies: 51
Views: 8639

Lastly, I ran into Esmeralda, the "Queen of Grip Making", and her assistant Letti. Esmeralda made the custom grips on my Kimber 10mm, and they are beyond compare. I managed to introduce them to Mic McPherson and they took this great pic together. Some guys have all the luck! :lol: http://i...
by CowboyTutt
Sun Feb 10, 2008 7:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tutt Goes to SHOT SHOW Conclusion
Replies: 51
Views: 8639

Gerbing's Heated Clothing also had some new products out. For those of you who don't know, Gerbing's is generally known as the best manufacturer of heated clothing for motorcycling. Now they have branched out into hunting gear with a hybrid technology that allows the vest to be heated by plugging it...
by CowboyTutt
Sun Feb 10, 2008 7:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tutt Goes to SHOT SHOW Conclusion
Replies: 51
Views: 8639

As I said, the SHOT SHOW also features hunting gear and clothing. In fact, the second main ballroom inside the center is pretty much devoted to it. I already have a Dream Season bow hunting jacket from Scentblocker, and like it a lot, so I thought I would stop by there and see what they had. They ha...
by CowboyTutt
Sun Feb 10, 2008 6:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tutt Goes to SHOT SHOW Conclusion
Replies: 51
Views: 8639

Griff, I honestly didn't notice, but I sort of doubt it after looking at their website. Most of the cartridges they offer are pretty common. Is that caliber suitable for BP competition?

-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Sat Feb 09, 2008 11:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Peter H Capstick a fraud?
Replies: 63
Views: 16322

KWK, that was a darn good post. Thank you for sharing it with us.

-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Sat Feb 09, 2008 10:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tutt Goes to SHOT SHOW Conclusion
Replies: 51
Views: 8639

I was really impressed with the Davide Pedersoli and Co. booth. They had all sorts of reproduction weapons from Trap Door Springfields to Sharps, Lightnings and Hi-Walls. Our own Steve Young told me that the DP rifles are the only other rifles outside of Shiloh that are competitive "out of the ...
by CowboyTutt
Sat Feb 09, 2008 9:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tutt Goes to SHOT SHOW Conclusion
Replies: 51
Views: 8639

Next off, Prof. 'Boomer and I went to Barnes Bullets where I met the lovely Jessica Brooks. I was telling her about my CZ in 375 H&H Ackley, and she asked me, "What do you use that for?". I shrugged my shoulders, and said I just like it for plinking and for handloading. She smiled, and...
by CowboyTutt
Sat Feb 09, 2008 9:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SoCal LvrGunr Fam Reunion, March 15-16th, UPDATED 3/17/08
Replies: 217
Views: 24529

A group picture is definately in order as well. I have a camera and tripod that works pretty well. The camera is a 5mp which is good to size 8'x10" if someone wants to blow it up. I also know how to use the timer, and can still run reasonable fast! :lol: I'd be happy to take it, but please any ...
by CowboyTutt
Sat Feb 09, 2008 9:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range Report: Old 3120 Pt. Deuce
Replies: 1
Views: 519

Range Report: Old 3120 Pt. Deuce

Well guys, I had a chance to do some shooting at some ranch land managed by a friend of mine named Lupe. It is just outside of town, and is a nice bowel shape good to about 110 yards max. A very nice place to shoot. As some of you may remember, I had pretty poor accuracy with my 71/84 Mauser the fir...
by CowboyTutt
Fri Feb 08, 2008 11:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SoCal LvrGunr Fam Reunion, March 15-16th, UPDATED 3/17/08
Replies: 217
Views: 24529

The patch is a great idea! Count me in! I don't think that will be a hard sell.

-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Fri Feb 08, 2008 11:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tutt Goes to SHOT SHOW Conclusion
Replies: 51
Views: 8639

I saw R.Lee, but it would have been great to meet "the Nuge". Didn't even know he was there. :(

-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Fri Feb 08, 2008 10:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tutt Goes to SHOT SHOW Conclusion
Replies: 51
Views: 8639

All right, a brief pause for "a word from our sponsor", the city of Las Vegas. I stayed in Old Town Las Vegas at the Vegas Club and Casino. Old Town is not as busy, frantic, loud or as expensive as the Strip. The Vegas Club is a respectable hotel. The room I had was in the older tower, but...
by CowboyTutt
Fri Feb 08, 2008 10:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tutt Goes to SHOT SHOW Conclusion
Replies: 51
Views: 8639

Thank you Tutt! Great photos and commentary. Almost feels like I got to go....
Cash, that is the whole idea of this post! Glad your enjoying it.

-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Fri Feb 08, 2008 10:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tutt Goes to SHOT SHOW Conclusion
Replies: 51
Views: 8639

Jengel, anymore contributions would be appeciated if you have them. Its too big a show for any one person, or pair of persons. :)

-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Fri Feb 08, 2008 10:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tutt Goes to SHOT SHOW Conclusion
Replies: 51
Views: 8639

Another booth I made not one, but two trips to was Freedom Arms. Who wouldn't! :lol: I had the opportunity, finally, to meet Bob and Wayne Baker and speak to them both. Wayne is working on a book about his life with the help of his daughters, and it was delightful to have him show me some of the boo...
by CowboyTutt
Fri Feb 08, 2008 10:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tutt Goes to SHOT SHOW Conclusion
Replies: 51
Views: 8639

Now to the good stuff. One of the booths I was really looking forward to seeing was from Shiloh Sharps. Some of my pics did not turn out too well, but I will post them anyhow. The sample I liked was a #3 Sporter done up in a heavy 1/2 octagon/round 30" barrel chambered in 45-70. This configurat...
by CowboyTutt
Fri Feb 08, 2008 9:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tutt Goes to SHOT SHOW Conclusion
Replies: 51
Views: 8639

Living in CA poses some unique problems with firearms ownership as everyone is aware. I've been wanting a derringer for some time, but Bond Arms are not for sale in CA. Enter Cobra Enterprises from Utah. They make a derringer called the "big bore" that is available in 9mm. It is the larges...
by CowboyTutt
Fri Feb 08, 2008 9:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tutt Goes to SHOT SHOW Conclusion
Replies: 51
Views: 8639

Next off was Cimarron firearms and their single actions. I had to admit, they had some stunning creations from their custom shop. Their "charcoal blue" finish does have a bluish hue to it, and looked quite good when combined with either a nickel or color-case hardened receiver. The company...
by CowboyTutt
Fri Feb 08, 2008 11:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SoCal LvrGunr Fam Reunion, March 15-16th, UPDATED 3/17/08
Replies: 217
Views: 24529

Hey!!! 17 guns listed so far and only 2 are leverguns I have a nice 454 Puma, but it needs some work right now. Guess I better bring the BLR though. I only have 4 rifles total, and half of them are leverguns. Old Savage has a very nice Win '88 and Sav '99 if I remember right. Maybe he will bring th...
by CowboyTutt
Fri Feb 08, 2008 12:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tutt Goes to SHOT SHOW Conclusion
Replies: 51
Views: 8639

J.R. thank you for the kind words. I'm just an ordinary guy trying to report back to the rest of us who can't attend. Ysabel, if your in the profession, it may only cost the price of a ticket, which is around $15-$20 online if you purchase your tickets in advance. This is up to your company, and whe...
by CowboyTutt
Thu Feb 07, 2008 11:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ultra Long Range Shooting Facility in CO
Replies: 17
Views: 2506

Thanks all, for the posts. I have a smokless powder load that duplicates the original load of an approximately 400 grain bullet at 1400 fps in the 71/84 Mauser with an outstanding ES if you do the ritual before shooting. Regarding the CZ in 375 A.I., I think it has the "stuff" to do the jo...
by CowboyTutt
Thu Feb 07, 2008 9:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SoCal LvrGunr Fam Reunion, March 15-16th, UPDATED 3/17/08
Replies: 217
Views: 24529

I'll be bringing my Old Thirty One Twenty (71/84 Mauser) and my CZ 550, maybe my McPherson BLR. Also my Munden/Ruger Bisley in 45 Colt and Taurus Raging Bull in 454. Maybe my Kimber in 10mm. I can bring some tri-tip or large chicken breasts if we have a grill that can cook 1-2 of them, and some BBQ ...
by CowboyTutt
Thu Feb 07, 2008 9:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tutt Goes to SHOT SHOW Conclusion
Replies: 51
Views: 8639

OK, back to single actions. I went to U.S.F.A. next. Their John Wayne pistol is a very fine example of excellent craftmanship without too much "bling". :) I explained to the sales rep the frustration of dealing with a website that claims that guns are for sale, only to find out they were n...
by CowboyTutt
Thu Feb 07, 2008 8:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tutt Goes to SHOT SHOW Conclusion
Replies: 51
Views: 8639

Marlin has some new SxS shotguns out. They actally looked very nice, and handled well when I picked them up. They are also not particularly expensive, and are most likely a good value for the money. Marlin referes to them as their LC Smith line. They are imports, but the fit and finish was surprisin...

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