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by Lastmohecken
Fri Feb 17, 2023 12:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 9mm Henry...
Replies: 8
Views: 594

Re: 9mm Henry...

I kind of like, but I don't know about the price.
by Lastmohecken
Sat Nov 26, 2022 10:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Buying firewood is bad enough...
Replies: 24
Views: 1286

Re: Buying firewood is bad enough...

A face cord is generally 4ft high x 8ft long x about 16 inch long on stove wood length. There are 3 facecords to a Cord. I cut my own wood. But wood in general cost about 50 to maybe 80 dollars a face cord here in Arkansas. I cut my own wood and I am not sure I save or have saved much as opposed to ...
by Lastmohecken
Mon Nov 14, 2022 12:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Modern Rifle deer season tomorrow
Replies: 19
Views: 690

Re: Modern Rifle deer season tomorrow

I guess I could have tagged out by now, but I let everything walk, so far. I have been bowhunting several times, before the regular gun opener. They are coming out and usually crossing in a low saddle. Tonight they were playing around at edge of field in saddle. 3 does and a buck, but I couldn't tel...
by Lastmohecken
Fri Oct 07, 2022 9:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: USPS Thieves
Replies: 33
Views: 2338

Re: USPS Thieves

Here's my latest story, still on going. I bought a pair of custom boots from JK Boots in Spokane, Washington. They shipped a pallet load of boots out on September 6th, my boots being on that pallet. I get a tracking number, and an estimated deliver date of Sept. 10th. The boots left Spokane on the 6...
by Lastmohecken
Mon Aug 15, 2022 3:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spring compression
Replies: 14
Views: 901

Re: Spring compression

I have found that most everything said so far, has been true, but not always. I will use the 1911, 45acp for this example. I have read and heard all of the theories on long term compression vs hard repeated use, regarding magazine springs, for years. I have shot competition off and on for 40 years, ...
by Lastmohecken
Fri Aug 12, 2022 10:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is anyone still shooting a Red Ryder?
Replies: 65
Views: 3586

Re: Is anyone still shooting a Red Ryder?

The BB gun I used all during my childhood was a Daisy Haythorn, at least it I think it said Haythorn on the receiver in big letters. I remember it had a plastic stock, instead of wood, but it seemed like it was a little bigger (longer) then the Red Ryder and seemed to shoot harder. I killed a lot of...
by Lastmohecken
Tue Aug 09, 2022 11:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger Old Army
Replies: 18
Views: 1439

Re: Ruger Old Army

I have a polished stainless Ruger Old Army, bought new, many years ago. I think it was limited run. I have always loaded it with 40gr of FFF behind a roundball. It shoots pretty good up to about 40 yards. Accuracy seems to fall off past that, some. I use a felt Ox yoke wonder wad between powder and ...
by Lastmohecken
Tue Aug 02, 2022 10:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is anyone still shooting a Red Ryder?
Replies: 65
Views: 3586

Re: Is anyone still shooting a Red Ryder?

We use Red Ryders for moving cattle, sometimes, as gentle persuasion for getting them to move or change direction on occasion. Sometimes it actually works pretty well.
by Lastmohecken
Tue Aug 02, 2022 10:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: De-escalation skills...
Replies: 12
Views: 672

Re: De-escalation skills...

De-escallation is a big topic of discussion these days in law enforcement. One of the problems with CCW carriers is that they don't generally carry anything to project intermediate force....so it is the gun or nothing. This isn't that big a problem though becasue its only appropriate to go to deadl...
by Lastmohecken
Mon Jul 25, 2022 3:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Eli Dicken 15 seconds, 40 yds, 8 hits
Replies: 6
Views: 801

Re: Eli Dicken 15 seconds, 40 yds, 8 hits

Dickens is a hero, and undoubtedly saved no telling how many lives. From what I understand he took a rest against a pole to steady his aim, at some point in the fracas. He made good on his first shot, and that would have really helped. I don't think he was ever actually under fire, himself. Dickens ...
by Lastmohecken
Tue Jul 19, 2022 11:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 'Scenarios' for CCW training
Replies: 3
Views: 403

Re: 'Scenarios' for CCW training

WOW! On that second scenario, It doesn't seem to make sense. With camera's everywhere, these days. The fact that the bad guys didn't have masks on, and one of them already just up and killed the woman at the beginning, I don't see the bad guys leaving any witnesses alive. But at any rate, this would...
by Lastmohecken
Thu May 19, 2022 6:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone still shooting handgun silhouette?
Replies: 25
Views: 1864

Re: Anyone still shooting handgun silhouette?

I shot NRA Hunter Pistol back in the 1980's, a lot. I started with a Smith K 22 rimfire with a 6 inch barrel and a Smith L Frame in .357. Everyone shot iron sights. I also used a 5 inch 1911 in 45 acp. Later on I switched to a Smith and Wesson Model 41 for .22 class and eventually a TC Contended in ...
by Lastmohecken
Wed May 04, 2022 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lightweight Commander type pistols
Replies: 32
Views: 2096

Re: Lightweight Commander type pistols

The Lightweight Commander is my favorite carry gun. I usually carry a Colt Lightweight Commander of some flavor. I own a few. A Lightweight Commander has been my go to carry gun for 30 years or more. I am currently carrying factory Hollowpoints but used to carry my own semi-wadcutter handloads just ...
by Lastmohecken
Wed May 04, 2022 6:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lightweight Commander type pistols
Replies: 32
Views: 2096

Re: Lightweight Commander type pistols

The Lightweight Commander is my favorite carry gun. I usually carry a Colt Lightweight Commander of some flavor. I own a few. A Lightweight Commander has been my go to carry gun for 30 years or more. I am currently carrying factory Hollowpoints but used to carry my own semi-wadcutter handloads just ...
by Lastmohecken
Sun Feb 20, 2022 10:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 450 Alaskan Reloading / Loads
Replies: 21
Views: 2034

Re: 450 Alaskan Reloading / Loads

I have the RCBS 450AK dies. Work fine for me. Not sure where you'd get them these days though. This is my case exactly. I have RCBS dies, also. They came with the rifle, I purchased. I heard you could re size 50 Alaskan down to 450 AK, and You can, but I split my resizing die when trying that, so I...
by Lastmohecken
Sun Feb 20, 2022 9:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 450 Alaskan Reloading / Loads
Replies: 21
Views: 2034

Re: 450 Alaskan Reloading / Loads

You know, I think I may be needing to turn my case necks, also. How did you turn your case necks down? Do you have a lathe, or do you use another method? I bought the little Forster hand tool for it. It's quick work. You need to get the right mandrel/pilot for .458 cal when you order. My necks were...
by Lastmohecken
Thu Feb 17, 2022 11:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Civilian Protects Two Wounded Cops
Replies: 8
Views: 901

Re: Civilian Protects Two Wounded Cops

I think odds of finding yourself in a position to need to help a police officer would be rare but does happen more often than one might think. I would not hesitate, to help an officer in need but at the same time, I would want to be very careful about what I did and how I did it, because the risks o...
by Lastmohecken
Thu Feb 17, 2022 11:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 derringer
Replies: 21
Views: 2385

Re: 45-70 derringer

I used to own a TC Contender in 45/70, and while it could be shot well, it had very heavy recoil, so IMHO a 45/70 derringer would be terrible.
by Lastmohecken
Wed Feb 16, 2022 10:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 450 Alaskan Reloading / Loads
Replies: 21
Views: 2034

Re: 450 Alaskan Reloading / Loads

My inexpensive shooting load (well, less expensive anyway) was the Speer Hot-Cor #2478 (350 grain JFP) over 66 grains of IMR 3031 lit by a WLR primer. I would final crimp with a Lee FCD that was made up specifically for the 450 AK. I'll have to look up the particulars but I think COAL was 2.78"...
by Lastmohecken
Sun Jan 02, 2022 11:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1911 for CCW
Replies: 46
Views: 3846

Re: 1911 for CCW

The 1911 is and has been my CCW gun, most often carried for many many years. I prefer the Colt Lightweight Commander to any other models for CCW. Being a revolver guy first, I struggled with the idea of carrying cocked and locked for a long time, even though I had even before then, shot and competed...
by Lastmohecken
Sun Jan 02, 2022 11:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your first (and I hope only) accidental discharge
Replies: 17
Views: 1867

Re: Your first (and I hope only) accidental discharge

I have read it in print and I tend to agree, the more you shoot, especially if you shoot a lot, the more likely that you will or have had an AD. Which is one reason that above all, you never let the muzzle point at anything you are not willing to shoot. When I was a teenager, I practiced quick draw ...
by Lastmohecken
Fri Dec 31, 2021 11:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Milt Sparks Summer Special, after all these years
Replies: 8
Views: 990

Re: A Milt Sparks Summer Special, after all these years

I have used the Milt Sparks Summer Special and a couple of other Milt Spark's holsters for many years. I have experienced the most satisfaction out of their holsters over any others.
by Lastmohecken
Tue Dec 28, 2021 11:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 lever gun
Replies: 53
Views: 5686

Re: 45-70 lever gun

Well, I will say that a Pre-64 Winchester model 94, 30/30 is about my favorite knock around always gun, and IMHO has no peer, when it comes to carrying and fast handling and fits in a saddle scabbord about as good as anything, but I must admit, I would feel a little under gunned against one of the b...
by Lastmohecken
Fri Dec 24, 2021 2:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: sights
Replies: 14
Views: 1906

Re: sights

Well.... little bit of drift....and, I'm going to stick my butt out so everyone can kick it, but here goes. I hate 3 dot sights, I hate ANYTHING on the rear sight especially, and only see night sights main value as a wartime tool. Dots pull your focus away from where it should be. The borders of th...
by Lastmohecken
Thu Dec 23, 2021 11:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: sights
Replies: 14
Views: 1906

Re: sights

GI sights are really not that bad, I like them on some of my 45's. Night sights really are not worth a stuff for much in my opinion. Adjustable BoMar style rear sights are nice on a 1911 for target shooting and general use, with a black post up front, dovetailed is good. My favorite and the one that...
by Lastmohecken
Thu Dec 23, 2021 10:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Message For All Texans
Replies: 6
Views: 1212

Re: Message For All Texans

Used a mask to apply micro crystalline wax to my 7" Randall dagger a few days ago. Not as effective as an old soft cloth, but got some satisfaction from tossing the waxy mask into the trashcan. The Randall now sparkles l! Reminds me that I need to do that with my Bagwell Bowie. Wow! A Bagwell ...
by Lastmohecken
Thu Dec 23, 2021 10:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Merry Christmas! A gift from me to you ...
Replies: 16
Views: 2128

Re: Merry Christmas! A gift from me to you ...

Thank you, Jim

I had already bought you Survival Handloading for Revolvers, sometime back. I will give some of the others a shot.

Thanks, again
by Lastmohecken
Thu Dec 23, 2021 10:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: From John Taffin - THE RUGER-MARLIN IS HERE!
Replies: 47
Views: 4573

Re: From John Taffin - THE RUGER-MARLIN IS HERE!

It will be interesting to see if there are any bugs in the early production guns. I wouldn't rely on gun magazines to give me an honest review. I wouldn't rely on the gun rags either to give us a really honest evaluation. They are mostly just paid mouth pieces for the gun manufactures. I do hope Ru...
by Lastmohecken
Mon Dec 06, 2021 10:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leather Rifle Saddle Scabbard
Replies: 13
Views: 2045

Re: Leather Rifle Saddle Scabbard

Looks good, I have one pretty much like it, but mine is not as nice as that one. Mine is lashed to the grab handle in my side by side and a pre-64 Winchester 30/30 lives there year around.
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by Lastmohecken
Sat Nov 20, 2021 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: To the archers among us...
Replies: 13
Views: 1679

Re: To the archers among us...

I have killed deer with the compound bow, crossbow, and recurve bow. I have enjoyed shooting with the recurve bow the most, but as I have gotten older, I have trouble pulling back my 65 lb recurve and need to get a lighter bow. I have killed more deer with the crossbow, but ironically, the longest d...
by Lastmohecken
Sat Nov 20, 2021 8:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Social use of the .30-30
Replies: 55
Views: 8046

Re: Social use of the .30-30

Guys, I have dies and a lot of brass that I have saved over the years, but I have never loaded for the .30-30. I shoot factory loads and I prefer 170 gr soft points. The one load that I really miss is the old 170 gr Winchester Silvertip. It had an aluminum cap over the soft point. It stood up well ...
by Lastmohecken
Wed Nov 10, 2021 11:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester Model 94 question
Replies: 11
Views: 1789

Re: Winchester Model 94 question

Yep, my guess is $400 to $500 and in my opinion, actually handling the gun and working the lever, etc. would determine the final call.
by Lastmohecken
Fri Oct 29, 2021 7:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington Model 11
Replies: 19
Views: 2714

Re: Remington Model 11

I love the A5 Browning, which the Model 11 is a loose copy of. Nothing wrong with the Model 11 that I know of. I do like the magazine cutoff on the actual A5's, which I don't think the Model 11 has, but it's not a deal breaker. I own several A5's and one FN made in the 20's. It was hard used before ...
by Lastmohecken
Fri Oct 29, 2021 9:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Terry Murbach - Favorite Guns
Replies: 24
Views: 2915

Re: Terry Murbach - Favorite Guns

I never kept round counts, except I once decided to shoot a Ruger 10/22 rifle, without cleaning until it started jamming, and I was shooting pretty cheap, dirty ammo, but I can't remember now, how many it was, but it was in several thousand before I had to clean it. I have one Colt 1911 which has h...
by Lastmohecken
Fri Oct 29, 2021 12:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Terry Murbach - Favorite Guns
Replies: 24
Views: 2915

Re: Terry Murbach - Favorite Guns

I never kept round counts, except I once decided to shoot a Ruger 10/22 rifle, without cleaning until it started jamming, and I was shooting pretty cheap, dirty ammo, but I can't remember now, how many it was, but it was in several thousand before I had to clean it. I have one Colt 1911 which has ha...
by Lastmohecken
Thu Oct 28, 2021 11:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How FAST bad stuff can happen...
Replies: 8
Views: 1337

Re: How FAST bad stuff can happen...

I have had a couple of close calls at gas pumps while traveling. But it never progressed to an actual robbery or shots exchanged. And on at least one of them, I credit my always being in condition yellow, quickly moving to Orange at the drop of a hat, when traveling in unknow locals, for sure. And t...
by Lastmohecken
Sat Oct 23, 2021 12:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another "prop" gun killing
Replies: 130
Views: 11794

Re: Another "prop" gun killing

I am curious as to if the shooting occurred during the actual filming of a scene in the movie. And granted Balwin should have checked the gun for loaded rounds, (but he's an actor and probably doesn't know anything about guns) (however, I now remember, he has made several movies in the past, involvi...
by Lastmohecken
Sat Oct 02, 2021 1:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you could have just one 92 ...
Replies: 66
Views: 7305

Re: If you could have just one 92 ...

I had two different Rossi 92's in .357, one was a rifle and the other was a very short trapper type. Both were pretty accurate, but both were unreliable and tended to jam with everything I tried in them. I later acquired a grade II Browning 92 carbine in .44 mag and it's a keeper, much slicker actio...
by Lastmohecken
Sat Oct 02, 2021 12:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: All right you guys, don't laugh
Replies: 28
Views: 4783

Re: All right you guys, don't laugh

Now a real man would just get his wife to get the Vise Grips, and rip those toenails right out if you can't reach them. :wink: I have had a couple or three pedicures over the years. I think it's a good idea, and they also remove old dead calluses, etc. Regarding your vise grips, my father in law, (...
by Lastmohecken
Wed Sep 15, 2021 10:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What was the first gun you bought?
Replies: 81
Views: 10550

Re: What was the first gun you bought?

Well, let's see. When I got past the toy guns, and BB gun and first .22 singleshot both action, bought for me by my dad, and the Winchester model 94 leveraction 30/30 given to me, by my grandfather in trade for a wrecked motorcycle, which he was just trying to get away from me, when I was 13, the ac...
by Lastmohecken
Tue Sep 14, 2021 11:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Savage 99 30-30
Replies: 20
Views: 2326

Re: Savage 99 30-30

A friend of mine had one, when I was a teenager, I always liked it. I have had one in 300 Savage and also .308 win, but always kind of wanted one in 30/30, however, they seem to be a lot harder to find in good shape.
by Lastmohecken
Mon Aug 30, 2021 10:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite Double Action Woods Bumming Gun
Replies: 32
Views: 4555

Re: Favorite Double Action Woods Bumming Gun

I have a friend who really likes that same gun, I believe.

I started out with my first double action being a 6" K22 and I must say it's still one of favorites, although I quite often carry a centerfire caliber instead, anymore.
by Lastmohecken
Sun Aug 22, 2021 11:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Concealed Carry
Replies: 32
Views: 3478

Re: Concealed Carry

I’ve said before I’m fickle about what I carry. I pretty much just pick what suits my fancy. That said lately it’s been a .45 Colt Blackhawk. Being a southpaw for years I lived with right handed guns. Today I try to stick to left handed ones. Not a large selection but enough to find something for m...
by Lastmohecken
Sun Aug 22, 2021 12:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Concealed Carry
Replies: 32
Views: 3478

Re: Concealed Carry

I usually carry, a Colt Lightweight Commander, 45acp in a Milt Sparks IWB holster. Spare mag usually in a knife case similar to a Buck 110 knife case. Sometimes a second spare mag in my vest. Sometimes I carry a smaller Smith and Wesson Shield in a Kydex IWB holster, spare mag in in pocket or vest. ...
by Lastmohecken
Tue Aug 10, 2021 9:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 444 First Year Production
Replies: 3
Views: 636

Re: Marlin 444 First Year Production

I have one with the Monte Carlo stock and 24 inch barrel. Shoots very well but there are a couple things I don't like. The forearm sling swivel stud gives the hand a good wack when I place my hand where I shoot it best. anyone have a good remedy for that other than grinding off the stud? The lever ...
by Lastmohecken
Wed Jul 28, 2021 1:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My primitive bear
Replies: 21
Views: 2313

Re: My primitive bear

Beautifully done. I have always had a interest in primitive bows and arrows, but never took it as far as you have. I have killed deer with the old Bear Razor Head, without the bleeder blade. That was my go to head along with the old Black Diamond heads when using my recurve. I have made arrows out o...
by Lastmohecken
Tue Jul 20, 2021 5:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Inflation and guns
Replies: 10
Views: 1115

Re: Inflation and guns

My cousin sold a Chevy 3/4 ton (could have a been a 1-ton, but not a duel wheel) diesel this last week for $65,000 to a dealer, no trade, just sold it outright. It was two years old, and had twenty something thousand miles on it. He bought it brand new for $58,000 before sales tax, two years ago. Ar...
by Lastmohecken
Tue Jul 20, 2021 5:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loose Lever on Model 94
Replies: 7
Views: 1139

Re: Loose Lever on Model 94

One thing I have noticed is that, the as a general rule, the pre-64's ride higher and tighter, and the post 64's are usually a little looser and hang down a little farther, which is one reason, I can pretty much be blindfolded and tell the difference by the feel of the gun alone, when I pick one up,...
by Lastmohecken
Tue Jul 20, 2021 5:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Today's Language Lesson...
Replies: 6
Views: 900

Re: Today's Language Lesson...

Well, being from Arkansas, what can I say? The alternative might be "shut up and get in the truck" I have seen that in play, a few times. :lol:
by Lastmohecken
Mon Jul 19, 2021 9:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Personal demons
Replies: 15
Views: 1611

Re: Personal demons

None of us deserve to to to Heaven, no not one. None of us are worthy, except through the grace of Jesus Christ, our savior. I don't believe Christians have a demon inside us, but because of our sinful nature, we don't need the help of demon to screw up on a regular basis, but if we give in to our s...