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by 765x53
Thu Jun 12, 2025 2:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who bought the last guns you sold?
Replies: 18
Views: 592

Re: Who bought the last guns you sold?

Sold guns are nothing but regret.
by 765x53
Sat May 17, 2025 12:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Something Cool - A Prototype Marlin
Replies: 7
Views: 655

Re: Something Cool - A Prototype Marlin

A former member here had a prototype 336. It had no loading gate and loaded like a tube feed .22 or current Henry. It was chambered in .35Rem. The sight dovetails were not cut. It was obviously a proof of concept or tool room prototype. Pretty neat. I would love to up-grade my Marlins with Henry ma...
by 765x53
Thu May 01, 2025 2:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Better Than a Watch!" (Last day at work -- EVER!!!)
Replies: 21
Views: 7780

Re: "Better Than a Watch!" (Last day at work -- EVER!!!)

Been retired for nine years. Haven't had a single day of rest, relaxation, or fun since. Good luck!
by 765x53
Tue Apr 22, 2025 12:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 Ammo Bandolier
Replies: 15
Views: 5266

Re: 30-30 Ammo Bandolier

Vegetable tanned leather will not corrode brass the way chrome tanned leather will. It's more expensive to tan that way which is why the other is more prevalent. So, you could have a bandoleer made but with vegetable tanned leather and it would resist verdigris. Also, nickel plated cases will resis...
by 765x53
Thu Apr 17, 2025 11:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 Ammo Bandolier
Replies: 15
Views: 5266

Re: 30-30 Ammo Bandolier

Canvas cartridge belts are available from Buffalo Arms and Wolf Ears Equipment.
https://www.wolfearsequipment.com/cartridge-belts
https://www.buffaloarms.com/search/?q=c ... ridge+belt
by 765x53
Fri Apr 11, 2025 9:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bullet lube
Replies: 3
Views: 682

Re: Bullet lube

Sounds like a project for a high school or local collage advanced chemistry class.
by 765x53
Sat Apr 05, 2025 6:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gifted a rifle
Replies: 26
Views: 11424

Re: Gifted a rifle

Pat C wrote: Sat Apr 05, 2025 6:35 pm Keep a check at everygunpart .com . Not sure if Pacific Tool makes Winchester bolts or not.
Also keep an eye on the Gun Busters page on Gun Brokers.https://www.gunbroker.com/all/search?in ... ageindex=2
by 765x53
Fri Apr 04, 2025 2:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dan Brooks is maker of this holster
Replies: 1
Views: 725

Re: Dan Brooks is maker of this holster

It appears to be hand-stitched. Mr. Brooks is likely a skilled part-time hobbyist.
by 765x53
Mon Mar 31, 2025 1:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cold Weather RABBITS Snowshoe Hare
Replies: 2
Views: 1248

Re: Cold Weather RABBITS Snowshoe Hare

In summer rabbits may have bot-fly warbles under the skin. Thus the old custom of only hunting rabbits during months with an R.
by 765x53
Mon Mar 24, 2025 2:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another OAC gun show find.
Replies: 12
Views: 3021

Re: Another OAC gun show find.

I still have the lamp and cap I used when coon hunting. It had been my brothers before me. I also have the Prince Albert can for extra carbide and the hip flask for water. If you are not familiar, you only need a few pebbles of carbide in the bottom of the revivor. Test the drip of the water to find...
by 765x53
Wed Mar 05, 2025 1:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stuck bullet!
Replies: 7
Views: 1948

Re: Stuck bullet!

marlinman93 wrote: Wed Mar 05, 2025 11:51 am
wvfarrier wrote: Sun Mar 02, 2025 7:00 pm Unique is probably thr most versatile powder available
And also likely the oldest powder still being produced! I think Moses reloaded with Unique!
Unfortunately, no longer being produced.
by 765x53
Thu Feb 27, 2025 12:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wandering through the desert and found this
Replies: 14
Views: 3388

Re: Wandering through the desert and found this

A perfect illustration why it was never chambered in a lever-gun.
by 765x53
Tue Feb 25, 2025 2:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: DMSO is saving my neck
Replies: 9
Views: 3592

Re: DMSO is saving my neck

I thought DMSO was a solvent used as a liniment. I didn't know people were drinking it.
by 765x53
Mon Feb 24, 2025 4:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: speaking about diet and diets
Replies: 5
Views: 2449

Re: speaking about diet and diets

I like the cave-man diet. "Whatever is available and easiest to acquire."
by 765x53
Sat Feb 22, 2025 3:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: overtly spiritual content because TRUTH matters
Replies: 8
Views: 4365

Re: overtly spiritual content because TRUTH matters

The Advent of Christ and his Church is prophesied throughout the Old Testament. As I learned in my grade school catechism classes from Schuster's "Bible History".
by 765x53
Sat Feb 15, 2025 5:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chasing a piece of history
Replies: 9
Views: 3623

Re: Chasing a piece of history

Considering the time period, he may have been referring to his Smith carbine. A later editor, having little knowledge of firearms, would have added the Wesson and maybe even the "target rifle". Or, it could have been a Frank Wesson rifle with the "Smith" added by a later editor. ...
by 765x53
Sun Jan 19, 2025 5:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Wildcat cartridge I think we need…
Replies: 8
Views: 1898

Re: New Wildcat cartridge I think we need…

Isn't the .480 Achilles close enough for a specially renamed commercial run?
by 765x53
Sat Jan 18, 2025 5:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who Woulda Thunk . . .
Replies: 6
Views: 1693

Re: Who Woulda Thunk . . .

What would happen if a customs agent found a traveler with a note book written in Gregg or Pitman shorthand? :)
by 765x53
Sat Jan 18, 2025 5:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Don't eat batteries....
Replies: 8
Views: 2373

Re: Don't eat batteries....

I recall a comedian whose reply for all of these absurd warning was "if you don't know this, we don't need you".
by 765x53
Mon Jan 13, 2025 12:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Getting old hurts.
Replies: 27
Views: 19993

Re: Getting old hurts.

All of the above happened to me this fall, within days of taking my flu shot that was designated for people over 65. I think they want to get rid of us.
by 765x53
Thu Jan 09, 2025 8:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Savage 99 scope mount location
Replies: 25
Views: 12502

Re: Savage 99 scope mount location

bkmeis wrote: Thu Jan 09, 2025 4:46 pm 765X53,
I Realize it is 4 years later, but I am curious as to what your offset ring setup looks like. Would you mind posting a photo?
Thanks
They are Redfield rings and mount. I don't really need them for the scope I'm using now.
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by 765x53
Mon Dec 23, 2024 2:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loose front sight on a Ruger New Vaquero
Replies: 12
Views: 2138

Re: Loose front sight on a Ruger New Vaquero

When the front sight of one of my 1911's came lose, I applied a tiny amount of "JB-Weld" with the point of a toothpick. So-far so-good. It saved me the price of a staking tool from Brownell's.
by 765x53
Sat Dec 21, 2024 1:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: USPS stinks!
Replies: 38
Views: 11372

Re: USPS stinks!

From my eBay selling, I found that Des Moines is the Sargasso Sea of the USPS. Packages that enter take two too three weeks to leave.
by 765x53
Sun Dec 08, 2024 1:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: V or U notch rear?
Replies: 6
Views: 1195

Re: V or U notch rear?

The V-notch works best with inverted V blades.
by 765x53
Thu Dec 05, 2024 11:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 4/5 oz shotload in 410ga
Replies: 7
Views: 1081

Re: 4/5 oz shotload in 410ga

Sounds like an expensive way to load bird shot.
by 765x53
Fri Nov 01, 2024 9:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Casting - lube question
Replies: 41
Views: 19109

Re: Casting - lube question

Liquid Alox works for everything I load including BP.
by 765x53
Mon Oct 28, 2024 12:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 21 Sharp
Replies: 9
Views: 1808

Re: 21 Sharp

Dimensionally, I wonder how it compares with the .22 Winchester Automatic cartridge? Would it function in the 1903 Winchester semi-auto rifle?
by 765x53
Wed Oct 16, 2024 11:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not a good day to die
Replies: 3
Views: 1684

Re: Not a good day to die

After 200 years of failed western intervention in Afghanistan, we should have known better than to put people on the ground there.
by 765x53
Mon Oct 14, 2024 3:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Boy have I got a delema Colt .22 WRF PP
Replies: 29
Views: 6893

Re: Boy have I got a delema

Success , the 7/32" with 3/16" I.D. worked perfect drilled center out leaving only the copper jackets. Lower one pushed out easily . I'll make a close fit guide to push the other out tomorrow. It's soaking again tonight. I confirmed exactly what CCI noted and warned of . Colt used standar...
by 765x53
Fri Oct 11, 2024 10:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: High Cavalry Draw holster
Replies: 10
Views: 3170

Re: High Cavalry Draw holster

Any straight hanging left-hand holster should work for a right-hand twist draw.
by 765x53
Thu Sep 12, 2024 12:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: why
Replies: 6
Views: 2075

Re: why

As my favorite lawyer says, "It doesn't have o make sense, it's just the law."
by 765x53
Tue Sep 10, 2024 2:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barrel mounted peep
Replies: 10
Views: 2841

Re: Barrel mounted peep

I have equipped my Henrys and 10/22 with this sellers apertures. https://www.ebay.com/str/kmayrbfunstuff ... 61.l170197
I have been very happy with them.
by 765x53
Sun Sep 01, 2024 2:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I HATE CELL PHONES!
Replies: 12
Views: 3708

Re: I HATE CELL PHONES!

I still have a land line. Too much trouble to change numbers with all necessary contacts. My cell phone is sent free after each successive obsolescence.
by 765x53
Thu Aug 15, 2024 1:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Security six problem
Replies: 21
Views: 8444

Re: Security six problem

4t5 wrote: Thu Aug 15, 2024 6:04 am Scott , I’ve never taken this gun apart as I don’t have a manual , if it’s similar to a sp101 , I’ve got that.
Also primers are flush.
Down load and/or print the manual from the web site. https://ruger-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/_ma ... itySix.pdf
by 765x53
Wed Aug 07, 2024 2:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Alliant Reloader 7 available
Replies: 5
Views: 2644

Re: Alliant Reloader 7 available

It has been my understanding that the "Reloader" powders were imported. I wonder if they might become available under another name?
by 765x53
Mon Aug 05, 2024 1:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Targets!!!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 2837

Re: Targets!!!!!

I seldom find enough for more than a taste. Like paw paws and hazel nuts, other critters get to them first.
by 765x53
Tue Jul 30, 2024 5:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Update: Progress made -- New project - "Tactical Ted" (Ted Williams pump gun
Replies: 28
Views: 8105

Re: New project - "Tactical Ted" (Ted Williams pump gun

A $197.00 Walmart "Maverick" might start you off closer to what you want.
by 765x53
Thu Jul 25, 2024 1:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reloading .357 Magnums Today
Replies: 17
Views: 4846

Re: Reloading .357 Magnums Today

Lil' Gun is all I use for .32 H&R Magnum. I haven't tried it in anything else but .410. With 2400 no longer available that may change.
by 765x53
Tue Jul 16, 2024 12:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do you clean with mineral spirits?
Replies: 7
Views: 1767

Re: Do you clean with mineral spirits?

Mineral spirits cleans grease and crud but, won't do much for lead or copper fouling. It does however, instantly dissolve cosmoline.
by 765x53
Sun Jul 14, 2024 12:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30 super carry question
Replies: 14
Views: 3414

Re: 30 super carry question

JimT wrote: Sun Jul 14, 2024 8:29 am For me, the tiny calibers shine for practice/training/keeping in shooting shape.

Also, for penetrating German overcoats. (7.62 Tokarev)
by 765x53
Sat Jul 13, 2024 1:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help needed with front sight
Replies: 9
Views: 2057

Re: Help needed with front sight

Replacing the fiber optic with a filler won't solve the problem of the over size bead. However, simply driving out the plastic might leave a sight picture similar to a globe sight.
by 765x53
Fri Jul 12, 2024 1:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30 super carry question
Replies: 14
Views: 3414

Re: 30 super carry question

Because it's an updated .30 Pederson / .32 French Long.
by 765x53
Thu Jul 11, 2024 9:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington 870 with rifle sights and modified choke
Replies: 29
Views: 7893

Re: Remington 870 with rifle sights and modified choke

My Dad's old full choked J.C. Higgins model 20 will group Foster slugs better than my rifle sighted cylinder bore Remington 1100 barrel.
Range time will tell the story.
by 765x53
Sun Jul 07, 2024 3:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dragoon!!!
Replies: 37
Views: 9522

Re: Dragoon!!!

I had a good friend accidentally shoot him self with a Virginian Dragoon. The bullet went under his collar bone and punched a hole through his scapula. The gun fell out of his waistband as he crossed a fence. It could have easily killed him. Keith recommended to Bill Ruger to call the Super Blackha...
by 765x53
Sun Jun 23, 2024 2:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .410 bore for an adult
Replies: 41
Views: 11575

Re: .410 bore for an adult

Pattern! Pattern! Pattern! Short shells often show better patterns than 3 inch shells. If you load your own, petal-less wads will often produce a more open pattern.
by 765x53
Sat Jun 15, 2024 11:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No more bacon for you
Replies: 9
Views: 2165

Re: No more bacon for you

The idea is eliminate hogs by trapping entire sounders instead of scattering them to create more sounders.
by 765x53
Sun Jun 02, 2024 9:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry 30-30 Barrel Tube Length
Replies: 12
Views: 2642

Re: Henry 30-30 Barrel Tube Length

LeverBen10 wrote: Sun Jun 02, 2024 4:51 pm It would be closer to 5 inches of barrel length and 2 inches of tube length.
I misunderstood. I thought you had a 18" to cut to 16". Give the ATF 1/4".
by 765x53
Sun Jun 02, 2024 12:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry 30-30 Barrel Tube Length
Replies: 12
Views: 2642

Re: Henry 30-30 Barrel Tube Length

My question is, what makes 1.75 inches worth the trouble?
by 765x53
Sat Jun 01, 2024 3:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Skeeter Skelton story
Replies: 10
Views: 2345

Re: Skeeter Skelton story

The title is "Flight From Mexico". Found in "Selected Works of Skeeter Skelton: Vol. II." (Hoglegs, Hipshots & Jalapenos)