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by Streetstar
Mon Dec 08, 2025 11:31 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Winchester 1886 Takedown 45-70
Replies: 9
Views: 765

Re: Winchester 1886 Takedown 45-70

C'mon you cheapskates ! This critter is awesome !

Ive got poverty issues that prevents me from opening the wallet right now-- but Lord have mercy
by Streetstar
Mon Dec 08, 2025 11:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How History Is Forgotten
Replies: 6
Views: 214

Re: How History Is Forgotten

December 7 is my mothers birthday- but 1942, not 1941 She turned 83 yesterday and she is still a feisty pain in the butt ---- i brought her a carafe of homemade skinny margaritas and some hay for her donkeys for her birthday and it was a good day But yes -- December 7 will be always etched in my mem...
by Streetstar
Mon Dec 08, 2025 10:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remember our “nice pairs” threads…new candidate…
Replies: 7
Views: 282

Re: Remember our “nice pairs” threads…new candidate…

Very interesting...a couple of questions though. Will it feed and fire 40SW? (No interest in 40 S&W, just wondering) Why does the front sight look like it's installed backward?? It would be a lot more interesting at a price point of around $800. They say it will NOT feed 40 S&W... :| Maybe ...
by Streetstar
Sun Dec 07, 2025 9:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another piece of music that chokes me up
Replies: 8
Views: 186

Re: Another song that chokes me up

for me its Ted Nugents "Yank me Crank me, But Dont forget to thank me"
by Streetstar
Sun Dec 07, 2025 2:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remember our “nice pairs” threads…new candidate…
Replies: 7
Views: 282

Re: Remember our “nice pairs” threads…new candidate…

I posted a thread about this one a month or so ago was a trifle concerned about how it would run as some people have reported issues with the 38/357 guns I got over it. Im sure once they start making their way into peoples hands, the public will tell me how it works . But if it does work fine , -- i...
by Streetstar
Sun Dec 07, 2025 12:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Die Hard is a Christmas movie!!
Replies: 19
Views: 448

Re: Die Hard is a Christmas movie!!

LOL

I actually watched Die Hard for the first time in its entirety yesterday -- just bundled up on a miserable weather day and enjoyed watching MP-5's and Steyr AUG's with bottomless magazines !
by Streetstar
Tue Dec 02, 2025 10:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .222 Remington/.223 Remington for deer
Replies: 29
Views: 1004

Re: .222 Remington/.223 Remington for deer

A 60 or so grain bullet is likely the heaviest that can be shot in a rifle with standard twist. Shooting 70 or more grain projectiles requires a shorter twist to properly stabilize them. What is a “standard twist” for a .223 anymore? I believe my rifle has a 1/9 inch twist. No stabilization issues....
by Streetstar
Mon Dec 01, 2025 10:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: reduced loads for hunting deer
Replies: 20
Views: 1094

Re: reduced loads for hunting deer

I have been thinking about the same concept, but in my case, I have a Remington 700 in 300 win mag, that I would like to load down to .308 levels for deer hunting. I don't need all of that noise or recoil of the 300 mag, but I like that rifle and scope combo for some of deer hunting. I know I can d...
by Streetstar
Mon Dec 01, 2025 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shooting spike bucks
Replies: 20
Views: 939

Re: Shooting spike bucks

Here’s a nice healthy deer. Photo taken today here in San Antonio on a green belt behind a friend’s house. This is what a mature buck should look like in this area. I dont know how you get a buck like that in south Texas-- a critter like that is an anomaly in Oklahoma -- although common in Kansas a...
by Streetstar
Thu Nov 20, 2025 9:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 'Gun Collection Envy' - try not to fall into that trap...
Replies: 21
Views: 1016

Re: 'Gun Collection Envy' - try not to fall into that trap...

I shoot the guns I like a lot. Lately a USFA Rodeo and the Shootists 40th Anniversary levergun in .45 Colt have been the most used. The .410 Remington 870 was the most used shotgun this year. Do I really need a safe full of guns???? I’m reminded of the warning about putting up treasure here on eart...
by Streetstar
Thu Nov 20, 2025 9:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Whats New with YOU ???
Replies: 22
Views: 1247

Re: Whats New with YOU ???

ikocher wrote: Wed Nov 19, 2025 11:14 am
I did get my first buck a few weeks ago though but I ended up borrowing one of those silly turn-level type rifles in .270. That was a good adventure.


and on the 100th year anniversary of the .270 cartridge -- Good karma !
by Streetstar
Tue Nov 18, 2025 11:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Whats New with YOU ???
Replies: 22
Views: 1247

Re: Whats New with YOU ???

Geesh, sounds like a bunch of worn out, busted up old guys here . Well I'm right there with you. But I won't let it stop me. Slow me down a bit, maybe. As to what's going on, quite a bit of Jeeping. My favorite places in the high desert aren't far away and while I admit I don't do a lot of hard cor...
by Streetstar
Tue Nov 18, 2025 11:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Whats New with YOU ???
Replies: 22
Views: 1247

Re: Whats New with YOU ???

Rehabbing from shoulder surgery , getting back surgery this Thursday , hunting is out this year , next year will be better. Still crawl with the grand kids , sore the next day , but worth every minute. Life is good. Good grief --- birds of a feather here regarding ruining our 2025 season's :shock: ...
by Streetstar
Tue Nov 18, 2025 2:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 'Gun Collection Envy' - try not to fall into that trap...
Replies: 21
Views: 1016

Re: 'Gun Collection Envy' - try not to fall into that trap...

Would be cool to get MR Sundle to weigh in but Buffalo Bore being a niche market supplier --- may be fuelling all this man's success and if so i have been misjudging the market for heavy for caliber critical defense and hunting loads but things like expensive double rifle collections and second home...
by Streetstar
Tue Nov 18, 2025 2:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: IT APPEARS WE ARE BACK AND RUNNING!
Replies: 15
Views: 673

Re: IT APPEARS WE ARE BACK AND RUNNING!

Welcome Jim (and all) My apologies it took me longer than anticipated to get this up and going. We have been working on some new sights and mounts. Skinner Sights is growing, we want this site to grow also. We have a tremendous knowledge base here that is more reliable than social media. Its been a...
by Streetstar
Tue Nov 18, 2025 2:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Whats New with YOU ???
Replies: 22
Views: 1247

Re: Whats New with YOU ???

Wow -- thank you for the intro Andy , the old heads around here are probably very familiar with the goings on but after a few weeks of logging in and then being rebuked i almost gave up As far as whats going on ? Hunting season in Oklahoma but am sidelined with a torn acl -- the repair was successfu...
by Streetstar
Wed Nov 05, 2025 8:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger/Marlin 10mm ?
Replies: 15
Views: 3865

Re: Ruger/Marlin 10mm ?

I like the 10 -- scratch that - i love the 10 ! - in semi-auto pistols that is Im interested if the new Ruger will feed it reliably, ----- Kinda' funny now a almost 45 year old cartridge is the new hotness , but you never know how the winds will blow (especially in Oklahoma) The 10 is expensive to s...
by Streetstar
Wed Nov 05, 2025 11:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leverguns Down / Nov 1 - 4 BACK UP NOW
Replies: 23
Views: 4116

Re: Leverguns Down / Nov 1 - 4 BACK UP NOW

yep, i thought this was the end of the forum there for a few days -- glad the glitch is fixed
by Streetstar
Wed Nov 05, 2025 11:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leverguns Down / Nov 1 - 4 BACK UP NOW
Replies: 23
Views: 4116

Re: Leverguns Down / Nov 1 - 4 BACK UP NOW

BUT WHYYYYYY didn't they do a (pick one, 375 Win, 35 Rem, 327 Federal, 360 Doe Dropper, 6.5/45-70, etc) There's plenty of 45/70's out there to choose from , and those other cartridges dont move the needle at all with younger buyers, but the 10mm is compelling . A rollout of a 375 or 35 would be met...
by Streetstar
Tue Oct 28, 2025 1:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger/Marlin 10mm ?
Replies: 15
Views: 3865

Re: Ruger/Marlin 10mm ?

Now that's tempting. It will easily match the 38-40 but have a slightly lower muzzle report. It will headspace on the mouth, and I've never loaded for a semi-auto, so I don't know how finicky crimping would be. Also curious if the new ''hornady load will have a shorter case , -- like the bigger one...
by Streetstar
Wed Oct 22, 2025 12:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Horney toads!
Replies: 16
Views: 2914

Re: Horney toads!

I used to see them frequently growing up in Oklahoma --- now 45 years later, i never see them on the old family land Last saw one west of Amarillo a bit when i pulled over to stretch my legs and saw one running around in the sand by the side of the road -- made me happy to know they werent extinct !
by Streetstar
Tue Oct 21, 2025 7:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger/Marlin 10mm ?
Replies: 15
Views: 3865

Re: Ruger/Marlin 10mm ?

There are almost as many opinions on proper stock style and finishes as there are levergunners As for me I actually like the looks of the Trapper length with a pistol grip stock --- and regarding the finish --- i almost think the grey/green laminate with stainless combo is classic in its own right -...
by Streetstar
Mon Oct 20, 2025 8:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger/Marlin 10mm ?
Replies: 15
Views: 3865

Re: Ruger/Marlin 10mm ?

You know screw it -- the market will decide on this one You guys remember about 15-20 years ago when it was all about "Short Magnums" ----- the industry sold a whol;e bunch of short magnums that were the ballistic equivalent of Jack 'O Connors 270 -- honestly didnt make any sense while car...
by Streetstar
Mon Oct 20, 2025 8:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger/Marlin 10mm ?
Replies: 15
Views: 3865

Ruger/Marlin 10mm ?

https://miamishooterssupply.com/product/ruger_marlin_trapper_model_1894_10mm_auto/ No = not some stupid semi-auto PCC -- because do all you want -- with the LC carbines and such --- they are still lightyears behind the MP5 which is a 60 year old platform \\ -- the Ruger PC carbines OTOH -- not tacti...
by Streetstar
Sun Oct 12, 2025 1:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone looking for a Winchester 1892 Trapper in 44-40 with a 15 inch barrel?
Replies: 3
Views: 1313

Re: Anyone looking for a Winchester 1892 Trapper in 44-40 with a 15 inch barrel?

Ysabel Kid wrote: Sat Oct 11, 2025 6:42 pm The ATF exception letter is interesting!
I think the original Trappers were factory 15" , like this one and thus made a few years before the ATF was conceived
by Streetstar
Sun Oct 12, 2025 1:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Well I SUCK at shooting
Replies: 15
Views: 1618

Re: Well I SUCK at shooting

Paladin wrote: Sat Oct 11, 2025 4:16 pm To have to suffer so much. Just send me your guns and give it up.

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

i got second dibs !
by Streetstar
Sun Oct 12, 2025 11:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: TNP Nut 'N Fancy Marlin/Ruger reviews
Replies: 9
Views: 1145

Re: TNP Nut 'N Fancy Marlin/Ruger reviews

I watched the video. My Ruger/Marlin has fed flawlessly over 700 rounds of all kinds of bullet shapes. And I think the finish is outstanding. He pointed to groups with .357 ammo that I think were unacceptable. He seems to be having fliers like we are and he just discounts them because he wants to. ...
by Streetstar
Sun Oct 12, 2025 10:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: TNP Nut 'N Fancy Marlin/Ruger reviews
Replies: 9
Views: 1145

Re: TNP Nut 'N Fancy Marlin/Ruger reviews

Depends on where you live and are hunting, I guess. In Ohio, deer hunting requires a straight wall case which caused a run on on the pistol cal. carbines. A lot of the guys around here were afraid of the .45-70 and never heard of a .450 Marlin or a .38-55 which i would use. This gave a boost to the...
by Streetstar
Sat Oct 11, 2025 10:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: TNP Nut 'N Fancy Marlin/Ruger reviews
Replies: 9
Views: 1145

TNP Nut 'N Fancy Marlin/Ruger reviews

I like this guy (sometimes) -- and the dude is an LTC -- im assuming Reserves or Nasty Guard I find him eccentric but i still watch ---- he was detailing a new production 1894 MArlin in .38 that was a jam o matic But got me to thinking about calibers Locally the .44 version is flying off shelves ---...
by Streetstar
Sat Oct 11, 2025 10:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kahr Kollection
Replies: 14
Views: 1839

Re: Kahr Kollection

Wow !

That is a cool bit of not so old history in Kahr !

I never wouldve known
by Streetstar
Fri Oct 10, 2025 12:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Early morning house clearing
Replies: 14
Views: 2284

Re: Early morning house clearing

My little dogs (3 of them and not a single one over 25 pounds) are my first line of defense ---- sadly the latest addition (had her about 6 months) -- gives me a lot of false alarms because she barks at everything --- people jogging by on the road literally 400 feet in front of my house, motorcycles...
by Streetstar
Fri Oct 10, 2025 10:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recently retired...and I
Replies: 30
Views: 11606

Re: Recently retired...and I

I have two years left to go, but am kind of "semi retired". I have worked 3 days a week for the last 4 and a half years. That 3 days of working REALLY gets in the way. Pretty much my schedule --- although i am going to have to stay on the 2 or 3 day a week plan indefinitely -- probably wo...
by Streetstar
Thu Oct 09, 2025 11:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CCW Attire
Replies: 47
Views: 10373

Re: CCW Attire

Gentlemen -- i have been posting on this awesome forum off and on for a few years now and have rarely said anything cross --- except i think former member - ui think Maddog45-70, or MAdman 4570 or something like that was on, we had a couple of spirited exchanges But the church issues have triggered ...
by Streetstar
Thu Oct 09, 2025 10:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CCW Attire
Replies: 47
Views: 10373

Re: CCW Attire

(snip) I think of Gus's admonition to Juanz in the Lonesome Dove saloon as he was wiping the table. Gus said that most folks would not notice a dead skunk on the table. I have observed that same thing with the general population and peop!e who are carrying openly. And if they are carrying concealed...
by Streetstar
Thu Oct 09, 2025 10:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 375 winchester very versitle
Replies: 44
Views: 17567

Re: 375 winchester very versitle

TedH wrote: Tue Sep 23, 2025 3:35 pm Wow, we are resurrecting an old one here!

We must be getting bored

I have no need for the 375 myself , but will chime in to say that i would very much love to procure its smaller brother , the 307, in one of those oddly attractive slightly bloated Big Bores !
by Streetstar
Thu Oct 09, 2025 10:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: anyone heard from 6pt-sika?
Replies: 4
Views: 1680

Re: anyone heard from 6pt-sika?

gamekeeper wrote: Sun Oct 05, 2025 4:28 pm I hope he's ok, he could be in the Philippines but he usually lets us know when he travels there.

I think he's got family back there
by Streetstar
Thu Oct 09, 2025 10:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I guess Post Office ok now for CCW...
Replies: 5
Views: 1423

Re: I guess Post Office ok now for CCW...

Scott Tschirhart wrote: Mon Oct 06, 2025 1:21 pm I’ve always carried in the post office. Didn’t really think it was a problem.

Dont ask, dont tell
by Streetstar
Thu Oct 09, 2025 10:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kahr Kollection
Replies: 14
Views: 1839

Re: Kahr Kollection

Is KAhr still going? -- Havent really noticed anything from them in a while although i remember a few friends 15ish years ago who carried Kahr's /

No opinion as i never tried one , but -- German engineering is usually quite satisfactory
by Streetstar
Thu Oct 09, 2025 10:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CCW Attire
Replies: 47
Views: 10373

Re: CCW Attire

I have been carrying in church about 10 years. Most folks have no idea that I carry . I carry a 3" 9mm, OWB by preference and following Masad Ayoob's recs, I likely look a bit like a "slouch"......and I'm one of the church Elders besides. Why not? The rules have changed and i believe...
by Streetstar
Thu Oct 09, 2025 10:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CCW Attire
Replies: 47
Views: 10373

Re: CCW Attire

Instead of trying to redress you or changing your armament, I’m going to recommend a linen or seersucker jacket for hotter weather. Fortunately for you, these fabrics are “in” now and being warmer season items should be on clearance this time of year. Yes I second this -- just find a summer weight ...
by Streetstar
Mon Aug 18, 2025 2:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Making peace with the 9mm
Replies: 33
Views: 9807

Re: Making peace with the 9mm

Didnt know they (S&W) made a small 1911 format pistol I have experience with the Sig 238 and 938 by proxy, and would love to add a Colt Mustang to the inventory if i come across one at a time that coincides with me having some walking around money Great little guns and i would be happy to retire...
by Streetstar
Mon Aug 18, 2025 2:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Double rifle in .480
Replies: 39
Views: 8459

Re: Double rifle in .480

I have seen and fired some very nice doubles and drillings, but as a retired GOV guy don't own any and as an OLD guy don't want to carry one. This one probably weighs about 5 pounds and has 16 inch barrels. It’s easy to carry. :o :o :o obviously something for beginner shooters or those who are reco...
by Streetstar
Mon Aug 18, 2025 2:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Talk about a "Bomb Shelter...!"
Replies: 1
Views: 1057

Re: Talk about a "Bomb Shelter...!"

Id rather go for the missile silo in Kansas for a bit over a mil

sounds like a lot until you price a typical single family home on a lot now
by Streetstar
Mon Aug 18, 2025 2:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday J Miller
Replies: 3
Views: 1733

Re: Happy Birthday J Miller

Happy Birthday Joe !!

Hope you got out shooting or can ge out shooting soon ! -- thats how i try to celebrate my birthday when i can !
by Streetstar
Fri Aug 15, 2025 10:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry Revolvers
Replies: 23
Views: 7170

Re: Henry Revolvers

I have read elswhere as well that people find them ugly. Honestly, the look of it is what appeals to me. I think it looks fantastic. But I would hate to purchase on looks alone and then find out its not a good shooter. The only thing i have heard of from them that wasnt reliable was early reports o...
by Streetstar
Fri Aug 15, 2025 10:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry Revolvers
Replies: 23
Views: 7170

Re: Henry Revolvers

Honestly I absolutely hate the looks , hopefully they are shooters. You know what I really would have hoped is that Anthony Imperato would have struck anouther agreement with Colt to produce the Authentic Blackpowder series revolvers. I was about to remark something similar, but not that specific -...
by Streetstar
Fri Aug 15, 2025 9:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Really interesting photo I'd never seen
Replies: 15
Views: 4053

Re: Really interesting photo I'd never seen

Hemingway was looking for U-Boats in the Carribean. Bogart got in on it too, - i guess they had quite a ragtag civilian Navy comprised of folks with enough means to have boats that could be outfitted for surveillance, although Hemingways boat, The Pilar, was only 38 feet --- may have been perfect co...
by Streetstar
Fri Aug 15, 2025 9:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry Revolvers
Replies: 23
Views: 7170

Re: Henry Revolvers

When those came out i thought they looked kinda like a Colt Trooper or Lawman in profile They have an interesting appearance with the brass accents , but they priced me out of the market. I think you can procure a Colt King Cobra or Ruger GP-100 , Smith 686 etc. for the price they are trying to get ...
by Streetstar
Thu Aug 14, 2025 8:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Air Force makes arrest in M18 Shooting death
Replies: 5
Views: 1732

Re: Air Force makes arrest in M18 Shooting death

Griff wrote: Sat Aug 09, 2025 8:31 am As Arsenio Hall used to say... "Hhhmmm?"

No joke -- why did it take 2 weeks Thats a very secure facility, im sure there is camera footage the GP (general public) will never see one way or the other though
by Streetstar
Thu Aug 14, 2025 8:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where are all the old coots???
Replies: 52
Views: 17272

Re: Where are all the old coots???

January 2009 -- that wouldve made me 37 at the time -- possibly one of the younger members then. At a stately 54 now, not sure if i qualify for Coot status just yet, but a lot of people i know think im an opinionated A Hole :lol: