I have to say -- I've never liked the gold inlays
On the other hand - the engraving and checkering are simply outstanding.
I can't believe manufacturers haven't figured out a quality, cheap way to do this at the factory.
Chad
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- Fri May 01, 2009 9:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The most expensive levergun yet
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1255
- Thu Apr 30, 2009 10:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Contacting CDNN, Texas
- Replies: 5
- Views: 602
Re: OT - Contacting CDNN, Texas
You can always call them -- every time I've called they've been nothing but polite and helpful.
- Thu Apr 30, 2009 6:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT LEATHER HOLSTER
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1267
Re: OT LEATHER HOLSTER
I can't tell you much about the holster -- but I have this book from him: BULL COOK and Authentic Historical Recipes And Practices by George Leonard Herter and Berthe E. Herter http://www.cookbkjj.com/bookhtml/000043.html http://www.cookbkjj.com/bookimages250/000043.jpg It is one of the most enterta...
- Thu Apr 30, 2009 9:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Savage 99 parts
- Replies: 4
- Views: 643
Re: Savage 99 parts
There was a rich market for them on ebay for quite a while -- not sure if that's the case anymore.
I'd be intersted in hearing what you have.
Chad
I'd be intersted in hearing what you have.
Chad
- Tue Apr 28, 2009 11:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Win 1200 pump
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1388
Re: OT- Win 1200 pump
I bought the 1300 20 ga. for my son - cycles like butter and haven't had a problem with it yet.
We probably have ~2500 rounds through it (shooting clays).
Chad
We probably have ~2500 rounds through it (shooting clays).
Chad
- Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Ammo Locator Thread
- Replies: 6
- Views: 877
Re: OT: Ammo Locator Thread
In the Houston area - prefer NW
I NEED 45 ACP (not Blazer).
I have a CHL class in ~1 week and I can't find any ammo!
Thanks Chad
I NEED 45 ACP (not Blazer).
I have a CHL class in ~1 week and I can't find any ammo!
Thanks Chad
- Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Ammo Locator Thread
- Replies: 6
- Views: 877
Re: OT: Ammo Locator Thread
I'll start! Houston Area -I bought Federal American Eagle -- 9mm Luger FMJ - ~$17 a box @ Carters Country off I-10 in Houston Friday 4/24 @ 9:00 am. They have a 5 box limit and looked to have about ~50 boxes left. http://www.smokewagongear.com/images/PRODUCT/medium/FEDEAE9DP.jpg They also had around...
- Sun Apr 26, 2009 7:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Ammo Locator Thread
- Replies: 6
- Views: 877
OT: Ammo Locator Thread
Not sure if this has been tried -- but - let's try it. It seemed to work pretty well for primers a few weeks back. If you're: -looking for ammo or -find ammo that's relatively hard to get these days (45 ACP, 9MM, even *cheap* 22's maybe?) Post the area / store / how much they had left / date / time ...
- Sat Apr 25, 2009 11:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 45-70 double
- Replies: 98
- Views: 36941
Re: 45-70 double
Yes, PLEASE!
Chad
Chad
- Tue Apr 14, 2009 8:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Spirit Of America Engraved 1873 Winchester
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1285
Re: The Spirit Of America Engraved 1873 Winchester
wow - amazing
- Thu Mar 05, 2009 12:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wood finishing questions
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1982
- Thu Jan 29, 2009 10:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Leather leg holster?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 670
Re: OT - Leather leg holster?
Well I guess that's why I couldn't find one! I guess nobody makes them standard... Maybe I need some leather tools.
Chad
Chad
- Thu Jan 29, 2009 9:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Boge Quinn
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3380
Re: Boge Quinn
That thread was from 2007 -- I remember when it happened back then...
Chad
Chad
- Thu Jan 29, 2009 2:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning B92 at last!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 692
Re: Browning B92 at last!
Nice. We need pictures!!!
I've been looking for one of those for ages myself. Availability of gun and funds never seem to coincide.
Chad
I've been looking for one of those for ages myself. Availability of gun and funds never seem to coincide.
Chad
- Wed Jan 28, 2009 11:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Leather leg holster?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 670
OT - Leather leg holster?
I'm looking for a leather leg holster that would work similar to the synthetic leg holsers:
Has anyone run accross one?
Thanks, Chad
Has anyone run accross one?
Thanks, Chad
- Sun Jan 25, 2009 4:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bad deal or no? (Winchester 94 in .22 mag)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1681
Re: Bad deal or no? (Winchester 94 in .22 mag)
I'd love to have a 9422-mag to go with my Single-Six. That's a little high for me - but I'm cheap.
I'd take in 5 c-notes and see if he'll bite.
Chad
I'd take in 5 c-notes and see if he'll bite.
Chad
- Sun Jan 04, 2009 1:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: For the trapper fans
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1119
For the trapper fans
Sorry if this is a double post - I've been "out of time" to spend much on the boards here lately. I ran across some Marlin Trappers through Davidson's today -- I'm not sure how long they've been there, but they're new to me: 1895 Trapper Type Limited 1 of 501 http://www.galleryofguns.com/g...
- Mon Nov 03, 2008 10:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Halloween results..
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1486
Re: OT- Halloween results..
We had some real cute kids come by - but far fewer than previous years.
I think lots of people are doing parties and such this year so not many people were home in my neighborhood.
I think lots of people are doing parties and such this year so not many people were home in my neighborhood.
- Mon Nov 03, 2008 12:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester Levergun 2009 Calender Finally Finished (photos)
- Replies: 40
- Views: 3783
Re: Winchester Levergun 2009 Calender Finally Finished (photos)
I got mine! They are extremely nice. I thought maybe you had gone into 2010 when I 1st opened the package because it was so thick. Turns out the paper is just very high quality -- very thick.
Great work -- worth every penny.
Thanks, Chad
Great work -- worth every penny.
Thanks, Chad
- Thu Oct 30, 2008 11:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone close to Abingdon, UK?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 532
Anyone close to Abingdon, UK?
I'll be in Abingdon, UK for about a week (outside of Oxford). Anyone know of anyplace close I could go shoot?
Thanks, Chad
Thanks, Chad
- Thu Oct 30, 2008 11:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - hunting TX - Natl Forest Nov 13-15 2009 UPDATED
- Replies: 180
- Views: 23313
Re: OT - hunting TX members - Natl Frst Hunt/Camp Dec 12-14
I just found out I'm going to be in the UK then
- Thu Oct 23, 2008 11:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Savage 99's???
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2252
Re: New Savage 99's???
Someone from 24hour campfire recently visited the factory and said the CEO told him they would be doing the 99 again soon... I don't believe until I see.
chad
chad
- Tue Oct 21, 2008 9:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Smith-Wesson / Wesson Old Photo Rifle.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 722
Re: OT- Smith-Wesson / Wesson Old Photo Rifle.
I've got 2 on order - nice work Kirk.
Chad
Chad
- Mon Oct 13, 2008 10:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT HAPPY BIRTHDAY TERRY MURBACH
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2299
Re: OT HAPPY BIRTHDAY TERRY MURBACH
Happy B-Day Terry - ALWAYS ENJOY YOUR POSTS!!
Chad
Chad
- Mon Oct 13, 2008 10:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New (to me) 25-35 - *lots* of pictures added - finally shot!
- Replies: 35
- Views: 4788
Re: New (to me) 25-35 - *lots* of pictures added
Thanks for the feedback everyone --
I'll have to order ammo, brass, and bullets.
It will probably be a little while before I can get it in action. I'll post a range report when I get it going.
Chad
I'll have to order ammo, brass, and bullets.
It will probably be a little while before I can get it in action. I'll post a range report when I get it going.
Chad
- Sat Oct 11, 2008 2:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New (to me) 25-35 - *lots* of pictures added - finally shot!
- Replies: 35
- Views: 4788
Re: New (to me) 25-35 - *lots* of pictures added
pictures @ top
- Fri Oct 10, 2008 2:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT I'm MAD!!!!!!!!!!!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1671
Re: OT I'm MAD!!!!!!!!!!!
That's awful. Sorry to hear that. Hopefully you can recover everything.
- Thu Oct 09, 2008 11:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New (to me) 25-35 - *lots* of pictures added - finally shot!
- Replies: 35
- Views: 4788
Re: New (to me) 25-35
Just took a quick look (couldn't sleep )
Serial 427xxx, 16 or 18 inch (nothing to measure with up here), saddle ring, 1/2 magazine...
Smooth as butter -- weeee
Chad
Serial 427xxx, 16 or 18 inch (nothing to measure with up here), saddle ring, 1/2 magazine...
Smooth as butter -- weeee
Chad
- Thu Oct 09, 2008 11:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New (to me) 25-35 - *lots* of pictures added - finally shot!
- Replies: 35
- Views: 4788
New (to me) 25-35 - *lots* of pictures added - finally shot!
Got lucky today -- an old friend has been hanging onto some Winchesters for me. Turns out one of them is a 25-35 from 1907 that has been refinished (re-blue / wood refinish). Looks like new -- I paid him cash on the spot. He also "loaned" me a 92 in 25-20 - I think it's from 27 -- all orig...
- Thu Oct 09, 2008 7:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need help reloading .303 Savage
- Replies: 4
- Views: 704
Re: Need help reloading .303 Savage
If you don't care about keeping the ammo - sell it -- it will more than cover getting plenty of brass. As for conversions -- I've heard of lots of people trying and never being real happy about them. From what I remember - the Krag case will work better than the 30-30. You should search the 24hr cam...
- Thu Oct 09, 2008 1:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POLITICS - The following was in my email
- Replies: 2
- Views: 902
Re: The following was in my email
lol - been a long day for me -- thanks for the smile.
Chad
Chad
- Wed Oct 08, 2008 6:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester Penetration Data
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1001
Re: Winchester Penetration Data
Interesting numbers - what is "full patch" ?
- Wed Oct 08, 2008 6:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Powder From Alliant
- Replies: 4
- Views: 912
Re: New Powder From Alliant
I think they had something on it in the latest Reloader --
Chad
Chad
- Mon Oct 06, 2008 11:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Texas Cowboy reunion 1940. Pics
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1440
Re: OT- Texas Cowboy reunion 1940. Pics
That is neat - my mothers side of my family are Reeves (from Grey County) -- I'm guessing I'm related to Frank somehow.
Thanks for the pictures! (any chance you could send me the big version?)
Chad
Thanks for the pictures! (any chance you could send me the big version?)
Chad
- Mon Oct 06, 2008 5:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why so much variation in reloading data - who to believe?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1655
Re: Why so much variation in reloading data - who to believe?
For me the question has always been "how can I detect unsafe pressures without $50K in detection equipment??" I've never seen a definitive "things to look for" list. I've seen several -- "If you see this -- you're in trouble!" But then they always seem to say something ...
- Sun Oct 05, 2008 1:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: MOVIES - New Western "Appaloosa"
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3420
Re: MOVIES - New Western "Appaloosa"
I saw it - I enjoyed it -- it won't be for everyone.
Not non-stop action - but not a love story either.
Not non-stop action - but not a love story either.
- Sat Oct 04, 2008 5:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: MOVIES - New Western "Appaloosa"
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3420
Re: MOVIES - New Western "Appaloosa"
Is he anti-gun? It's an "Ed Harris" film -- seems odd he'd make a movie with so many guns if he is...
In any case - I saw it, I enjoyed it.
In any case - I saw it, I enjoyed it.
- Fri Oct 03, 2008 10:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - personal - the twins
- Replies: 35
- Views: 3189
Re: OT - personal - the twins
Hey hey!!! Congrats!! Good looking kids there -- enjoy.
- Thu Oct 02, 2008 11:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Auction Results--1871 Colt Open Top
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1073
- Thu Oct 02, 2008 9:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Great day with the lever guns. PHOTOS ADDED!!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1798
Re: Great day with the lever guns. PHOTOS ADDED!!
very, very nice. I need to get out soon...
Chad
Chad
- Thu Oct 02, 2008 12:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: MOVIES - New Western "Appaloosa"
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3420
Re: MOVIES - New Western "Appaloosa"
I'll be seeing that this weekend - thanks for the pointer!
Chad
Chad
- Sat Sep 27, 2008 11:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Price check: Texas Longhorn Arms #5
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2315
Re: Price check: Texas Longhorn Arms #5
I can't figure out why someone doesn't mass manufacture a pistol close to the #5. It's pretty obvious it would sell like hot cakes.
- Wed Sep 24, 2008 9:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Important news from EMF
- Replies: 4
- Views: 649
Re: Important news from EMF
I assume these have the safety?
- Wed Sep 24, 2008 8:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: savage mod 99 303
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3329
Re: savage mod 99 303
If I remember correctly - the Graf and Sons are reforms (can't remember if it's from 30-30 or krag's). I seem to recall people not liking them much.
I could be wrong - buyer beware.
Chad
I could be wrong - buyer beware.
Chad
- Wed Sep 24, 2008 8:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: savage mod 99 303
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3329
Re: savage mod 99 303
Sorry? The thanks was genuine -- I found the site -- nice to see someone making 303's.jjames wrote:Sorry it was Reed's Ammunition and Research.
http://shop.reedsammo.com/searchquick-s ... 303+SAVAGE
Chad
- Tue Sep 23, 2008 12:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: savage mod 99 303
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3329
Re: savage mod 99 303
jjames wrote:Reeds Custom Cartridge loads Savage 303 ammo and it is reasonably priced. The folks there have been very helpful and easy to work with.
Thanks for the pointer!
Chad
- Sat Sep 20, 2008 11:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlinman93, Anyone have a clue what this is?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1703
Re: Marlinman93, Anyone have a clue what this is?
I don't know what it is - but it sure is neat.
- Sat Sep 20, 2008 11:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Other rifles in 303 Savage?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 879
Other rifles in 303 Savage?
Is anyone aware of another rifle that was chambered for 303 Savage besides the 99?
Chad
Chad
- Sat Sep 20, 2008 11:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: savage mod 99 303
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3329
Re: savage mod 99 303
I have an H in 303 w/ the barrel band. I'll have to take some pictures with my new camera and post them sometime soon. No factory ammo unless you buy it on gunbroker, etc. for a ridiculous price. Brass isn't too hard to come by - but not easy. This board is 99% 99's : http://www.24hourcampfire.com/u...
- Sat Sep 20, 2008 10:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ? How to slug?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 668
Re: ? How to slug?
Nice! You should make a batch and sell 'em!
Chad
Chad