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by Kansas Ed
Thu Oct 04, 2012 10:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cast Iron Cookware......
Replies: 43
Views: 3975

Re: Cast Iron Cookware......

For all of you that buy cookware with an unknown history, I want to relate a little story. In '89 when we bought our house in Wy. there was lots of old cookware in the barn and garage that among other things had been left for us to dispose of. The house had been from the estate of a government trapp...
by Kansas Ed
Fri Apr 15, 2011 9:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Warning about Midway
Replies: 34
Views: 6507

Re: Warning about Midway

I've been trying to ignore this topic but it just keeps coming back. Dogin' Midway over a UPS issue is silly to say the least. I've been buying from Midway for a long darned time and the only time there was a problem it was fixed instantly. Might want to consider "El Photo Grande" before ...
by Kansas Ed
Fri Apr 15, 2011 5:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Show us your 1911's
Replies: 78
Views: 13477

Re: OT - Show us your 1911's

Top to Bottom: Series 80 Colt. 45acp XXX Walnut grips Series 80 Colt. .38 Super XXX Walnut grips Series 80 Colt. Delta 10mm w/Esmeralda Ivorywood grips. WWII Ithaca Frame, with KART .22 Bullseye Conversion. We also have a Mustang Series 80 which isn't pictured. Ed http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d...
by Kansas Ed
Wed Apr 13, 2011 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I think I did ok in vegas
Replies: 4
Views: 1769

Re: I think I did ok in vegas

Yep you got a Krag. Krags and Brits had 28" barrels. 405, 30-03, 35 Win, and 30-06 had 24". 40-72 and 38-72 were 26", The 7.62x54R was a different cat altogether. IMO the 35 was top o the line for a cartridge. But IIRC the Krag is a longer case so without some judicious comparison of ...
by Kansas Ed
Wed Apr 13, 2011 5:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old Winchester .25-35 advice needed
Replies: 8
Views: 2392

Re: Old Winchester .25-35 advice needed

All previous comments are accurate. $800 is a nice buy on that rifle if in good shape and not beat to heck. Now the down side...The 25-35 suffers from component availability. There is really only one bullet on the common market for it...the Hornady 117 grain pill. There are lighter bullets...the 86g...
by Kansas Ed
Mon Apr 11, 2011 8:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Stupid question, but...
Replies: 3
Views: 1750

Re: OT Stupid question, but...

Not an answer to your direct question, but a comment on your most common situation. As internet buyers, or gun buyers in general, we trade off a guarantee for price. The assumption being (often a false assumption too), that a new gun if not on the up and up will be made so by the manufacturer. We gi...
by Kansas Ed
Sun Apr 10, 2011 9:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wannenmacher (Tulsa) Show revisited
Replies: 10
Views: 2738

Re: Wannenmacher (Tulsa) Show revisited

MM93...let me know when you go, and if you go, ahead of time....we'll meet for a cup o Joe or iced T. Always good to put a face with a handle.

Ed
by Kansas Ed
Sun Apr 10, 2011 9:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Pres. Reagan's Colt's
Replies: 12
Views: 2993

Re: OT - Pres. Reagan's Colt's

RIHMFIRE wrote:those need to go into the nra museum
I personally think they are better suited for the Reagan Presidential Library.

Ed
by Kansas Ed
Tue Apr 05, 2011 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wannenmacher (Tulsa) Show revisited
Replies: 10
Views: 2738

Wannenmacher (Tulsa) Show revisited

Last Sunday we trekked down to Tulsa for the show. My observations as follows: Marlin Centerfire Levers are still the best buy of the crowd. Many there in outstanding condition worth every penny. Marlin Lever .22's early ones holding steady, maybe slight increases. BB94's getting harder to find. Saw...
by Kansas Ed
Tue Apr 05, 2011 8:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Most reliable 22 LR ammo
Replies: 26
Views: 4549

Re: Most reliable 22 LR ammo

I grew up with a model 60, and shot so many rounds out of that thing that I'd hate to guess. It ALWAYS had FTF's with Remington ammo. Winchester, CCI and Federals were flawless. It got a boatload of stingers shot through it and never did it any harm. After 30+ years it's still going strong. The one ...
by Kansas Ed
Tue Apr 05, 2011 6:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Sighting a 1911
Replies: 8
Views: 2231

OT-Sighting a 1911

I'm a poor shot by most's standards. Ever since I suffered a shoulder injury in my 20's I have a hard time keeping a handgun at arms length. Matter of fact, the best way I can keep steady is to sight across my body..IE: turn sideways left side toward the target and lean my right arm against my chest...
by Kansas Ed
Mon Apr 04, 2011 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: O.T. Stupid mistake...
Replies: 38
Views: 5897

Re: O.T. Stupid mistake...

It has never happened to me...but I know that eventually my day will come. Those of us who work with firearms on a regular basis play the game of odds...no matter how careful we are there will eventually be the day that something grabs us by the #** and shakes us to our very foundations. I can only ...
by Kansas Ed
Sun Apr 03, 2011 10:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Warning about Midway
Replies: 34
Views: 6507

Re: Warning about Midway

I think some may have misunderstood. There are two things in play here. 1) UPS now requires that all packages are delivered to the address specifically. No pickup at the hub in person with ID...no matter what is in the package. 2) If your driver is OK with leaving packages then you are OK till you g...
by Kansas Ed
Sat Apr 02, 2011 5:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Warning about Midway
Replies: 34
Views: 6507

Warning about Midway

Well folks, I'm going to pass on a little information which was related to me by their customer service agent yesterday. Most may find it irrelevant, but for me it creates a problem, and I suspect for many others it will too. I placed an order on Sunday...took them till Thursday to ship it...so it s...
by Kansas Ed
Wed Mar 30, 2011 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some 32-20 odds and ends?
Replies: 9
Views: 2445

Re: Some 32-20 odds and ends?

I load for the 32-20 and really don't have much preference over components. Neither does my rifle. In the 92 they can be pushed pretty hard, which typically requires a tougher bullet. Cast may be your way to go if pushing it a little. I've run a 100gr jacketed bullet in mine to over 1900 fps. My mai...
by Kansas Ed
Tue Mar 29, 2011 9:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-CCW class
Replies: 7
Views: 1620

Re: OT-CCW class

I carry the exact same Taurus revolver. It is flawless. I'm not a big fan of officers who Poo Poo others choices in weapons...each individual is....exactly that, and individual. My choice in weapons may not be theirs, and any discrimination is based solely on their own requirements...not yours or yo...
by Kansas Ed
Mon Mar 28, 2011 6:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT; Anyone load & shoot the 22 WCF???
Replies: 4
Views: 1200

Re: OT; Anyone load & shoot the 22 WCF???

I'm of the opinion that every one of these .22WCF's that you see need to be assessed on an individual basis. I have no experience with the cartridge, but all of the rumors I've heard indicate to me that the bore sizes range widely. I'm sure the chamber sizes do also. I've always wanted to play with ...
by Kansas Ed
Sun Mar 20, 2011 6:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Re: Sell me on a Handgun Caliber
Replies: 35
Views: 5787

Re: Sell me on a Handgun Caliber

You have a lot of good relevant advice here. Me personally i own both a .44M and a 45LC. I am a bigger fan of the .45 because it's more fun IMO. Either should do a bang up job. I know you specified a RBH, but there are other options which might be of interest also. Don't forget the Auto's. I'm a big...
by Kansas Ed
Wed Mar 16, 2011 6:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Colt SAA 4 3/4 n 38-40
Replies: 13
Views: 3315

Re: OT - Colt SAA 4 3/4 n 38-40

My new Colt SAA (2-3 yrs old) had a .401 barrel, and .397-.398 throats. Not a good combination. Had to massage the throats to get them right. May want to check yours.

Ed
by Kansas Ed
Thu Mar 10, 2011 9:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hearin protection
Replies: 23
Views: 3581

Re: Hearin protection

Somebody say sumfin' ? Seriously, I'm not sure what the loss of my hearing could be the product of...shooting all those years without protection, all those times leaning over a running alcohol dragster while tuning it, standing at the starting line with the nitro cars running, or running high speed ...
by Kansas Ed
Thu Mar 10, 2011 9:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leather Holster Treatments
Replies: 11
Views: 3026

Re: Leather Holster Treatments

One thing to take into account I would think is the makeup of the treatment. Does it have something in it which will cause rust on your firearm. I don't know what treatments consist of chemically, but I would be wary of anything which might have any type of salts in it for preservative, or any other...
by Kansas Ed
Thu Mar 10, 2011 6:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Have manufactures lost interest in lever gun development?
Replies: 26
Views: 4267

Re: Have manufactures lost interest in lever gun development?

I can't imagine why consumers have lost interest in lever guns...3 extra safeties, cheap sights, substandard wood, 8lb triggers...who'da thunk it??? People should be just swarming all over the new crop of lever actions....

Ed
by Kansas Ed
Thu Mar 10, 2011 6:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pawn Shop mark-up
Replies: 21
Views: 5027

Re: Pawn Shop mark-up

So are you saying that ALEEE would be $250?

Ed
by Kansas Ed
Thu Mar 10, 2011 6:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hornady 348 good for Elk?
Replies: 9
Views: 2436

Re: Hornady 348 good for Elk?

My hunting partner has had erratic results on deer with the Hornady bullet in .348. But Idiot hit on something which the .348 bullets have in their advantage. A 30 caliber bullet, or a .35 caliber bullet etc has to be designed for a wide range of velocities, plus a wide range of game, so you get bul...
by Kansas Ed
Tue Mar 08, 2011 6:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Reloading
Replies: 14
Views: 2683

Re: OT Reloading

Powder Valley is just down the road from us...and if I'm in the area, I like to stop in and buy a pound or two. Good folks to deal with, and all about customer service from what I've seen.

Ed
by Kansas Ed
Mon Mar 07, 2011 6:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Making Rope
Replies: 17
Views: 3519

Re: Making Rope

I had to design one of these for my final project in CATIA V5 a couple of years ago in college. Those are neat little contraptions, and prior to that if I had ever run across one at a garage sale I would have gone: "huh?" I've never seen one work, but I can say that I like the far end piec...
by Kansas Ed
Sat Mar 05, 2011 10:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT need to vent about S&W
Replies: 21
Views: 4418

Re: OT need to vent about S&W

There can be several reasons that the cylinder is not parallel to the top strap, and you have only covered one of them. It could also be that the receiver is broached crooked. This could be evident by varying thickness of the top strap if you can measure it. The other possibility is that the cylinde...
by Kansas Ed
Wed Mar 02, 2011 7:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GunBroker know it alls
Replies: 16
Views: 2945

Re: GunBroker know it alls

Truth is, unless you have proven and generally accepted evidence which contradicts the evidence the seller believes he has, then you are voicing nothing more than your opinion, and the seller should post what he believes is correct. Furthermore, if you have that published evidence, and you don't sou...
by Kansas Ed
Wed Feb 23, 2011 6:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lewis and Clark Air Rifle
Replies: 1
Views: 928

Lewis and Clark Air Rifle

by Kansas Ed
Sun Feb 20, 2011 9:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win 94 25-35
Replies: 17
Views: 3159

Re: On T Win 94 25-35

A 'dark' bore isn't necessarily pitted. What is it about a dark bore that degrades accuracy? I am looking at possibly buying a Model 94 Winchester 30 WCF rifle made in 1900 that has a dark bore, but the rifling is decent. What makes the bore dark anyway? Even after running the cleaning rod and wire...
by Kansas Ed
Sat Feb 19, 2011 2:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Info on Tetons and Yellowstone?
Replies: 22
Views: 3891

Re: Info on Tetons and Yellowstone?

We lived a few miles north of Afton for 8 years. If you like to see country instead of civilization I can recommend several places worth the days adventure. Take 89 south of Jackson through the Snake river canyons. A beautiful and scenic drive. You'll end up at Alpine Wy. From there the road goes no...
by Kansas Ed
Sat Feb 19, 2011 9:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It’s 65 deg. In Feb. In PA. What Do Yeah Do??
Replies: 14
Views: 2014

Re: It’s 65 deg. In Feb. In PA. What Do Yeah Do??

Is that a Parker Trojan? Nice shotguns...and something to see at a clays range! Feb 17th it was an all time high here in Wichita...78°.......Supposed to be warm all week. That worries me, as the peach and almond trees will bloom, and then we'll be sure to get a hard freeze and have no fruit this yea...
by Kansas Ed
Sun Feb 13, 2011 7:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WAY OT: Have you ever felt or been compelled to....
Replies: 21
Views: 3088

Re: WAY OT: Have you ever felt or been compelled to....

I usually help the first time, but only to a reasonable extent. For instance if they are in a real bad jam a $100 or two tops. I figure I get credit for trying. If they take advantage of me then eventually I get the last say at some point in the future. For instance: I once had a guy I knew tell me ...
by Kansas Ed
Tue Feb 08, 2011 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Theoretical Question
Replies: 19
Views: 3214

Re: Theoretical Question

In all, I was just surprised at the amount of irrelevant information which was posted on the other forum about this topic. One was the warning label on the Sierra Hornet bullet box. One was a photo of a gun which was blown up from firing a 6mm BR in a .223WSSM chamber (which leaves at minimum .074&q...
by Kansas Ed
Mon Feb 07, 2011 8:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Theoretical Question
Replies: 19
Views: 3214

Re: Theoretical Question

Well, I'll get to my thoughts on this. And thanks for all your opinions and experiences. As for the "Why"...as I stated...he was a newby to reloading...and thus a newby question. No harm no foul...he asked the question and received the answers, though in general I thought that most of what...
by Kansas Ed
Mon Feb 07, 2011 7:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Quote To Ponder…
Replies: 16
Views: 2830

Re: A Quote To Ponder…

That is something to ponder....at first I was going to take a different stance, but after thinking, I understand what the OP was feeling. Shotguns when fit right, tend to become an extension of ones self in mind and body. But other firearms (except for Mundens SAA of course) are more prone to be jus...
by Kansas Ed
Mon Feb 07, 2011 7:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Theoretical Question
Replies: 19
Views: 3214

Theoretical Question

This came up on another forum, and I was wondering what you folks thought about the theory. The OP (not me) was a newby, and was wondering about a quantity of on hand .227 bullets for the .22HP and whether they could be loaded in a standard .224 bore. The most common response to his question was tha...
by Kansas Ed
Thu Feb 03, 2011 9:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reloaders-bullet inventory count................
Replies: 20
Views: 3084

Re: Reloaders-bullet inventory count................

Seems I have thousands of bullets, but for some reason I'm always out of what I happen to be getting ready to load for...LOL. My more immediate problem is that once I find a bullet I like, it either gets discontinued or the company closes shop. For instance, I finally found the best cast bullets I'v...
by Kansas Ed
Sun Jan 30, 2011 11:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Out of touch?
Replies: 8
Views: 1581

Re: Out of touch?

Original 405's command a steep premium over the other calibers. IIRC Blue Book puts it at +150%...though I generally consider blue book out of touch with reality. But a lot of dealers price to blue book and add a little. I've not seen an original 405 in honest shootable condition for 2K for a very l...
by Kansas Ed
Sat Jan 29, 2011 9:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win 94 BB
Replies: 32
Views: 5369

Re: Win 94 BB

I've always felt that the .356 was the better overall big game cartridge. But the only bull elk I ever killed was with a .375. I would avoid the model with the crossbolt safety. The .375 never had them, so we know that one is a good format. The .356's could be had either way. If the .356 has the cro...
by Kansas Ed
Wed Jan 26, 2011 9:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Way OT Couldn't believe it......
Replies: 22
Views: 4603

Re: Way OT Couldn't believe it......

One of the best kept secrets in the world is tea with lime instead of lemon. Everyone ought to try it sometime. With or without the "sweet". Used to be i would go to Sonic and order half tea half limeaid...they used to look at me funny, but others got to ordering it and now the wait staff ...
by Kansas Ed
Sat Jan 22, 2011 1:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RCBS or Redding for 38-55 Dies?
Replies: 28
Views: 5920

Re: RCBS or Redding for 38-55 Dies?

I also dislike the RCBS. I have a couple of sets that are OK, but compared to the Redding...I have almost all Redding dies if that says anything. Lots of Lee too. The only RCBS I own are .32 spec. and 454. The quality of Redding are just plain hard to beat.

Ed
by Kansas Ed
Sat Jan 22, 2011 12:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Lathe turned shells
Replies: 8
Views: 2111

Re: OT: Lathe turned shells

Wow!! Twine...poison :shock: ? Geeze, makes me think we way over analyze the details now a days...We worry about .005" too much headspace and these folks wrap twine around their cases...

Ed
by Kansas Ed
Sat Jan 22, 2011 11:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Lathe turned shells
Replies: 8
Views: 2111

Re: OT: Lathe turned shells

I looked at your photo's, but I'm of the opinion that they might pose a greater danger rather than extra safety margin with those thick walls. Looks to me like those thick walls would eliminate any expansion of the case to fill the chamber upon firing, allowing the gas to vent back into the action. ...
by Kansas Ed
Thu Jan 20, 2011 6:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Playing "Chicken"
Replies: 10
Views: 1867

Re: OT: Playing "Chicken"

A couple of thoughts on this thread. Cessna regularly does the "chicken strikes" on their Business Jet aircraft...I never witnessed it, as it was done over in experimental, but many I worked with did and said it was quite a show. Now the other thought...look around the countryside, and esp...
by Kansas Ed
Sun Jan 16, 2011 7:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ammunition not commercially available
Replies: 13
Views: 2995

Re: Ammunition not commercially available

Segregating that phrase out of the mix "ammunition not commercially available", made me think....does that mean that technically wildcat chamberings in new rifles are also C & R approved?

Ed
by Kansas Ed
Sat Jan 15, 2011 11:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Like, TOTALLY OT - Best Shave Cream
Replies: 28
Views: 3703

Re: Like, TOTALLY OT - Best Shave Cream

I've used regular old Noxema skin creme to shave with (what grandma used to smear on her face years ago), and it is slick, and good for your skin. But that was when I used to shave in the shower...you might try that some time. BTW...nothing takes the heat out of sunburn as fast as a heavy dose of No...
by Kansas Ed
Sat Jan 15, 2011 1:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1886 Blowup.
Replies: 17
Views: 4737

Re: 1886 Blowup.

IMO we're missing the critical piece of information. His reloads were showing separation, not the commercial brass which actually wrecked the rifle. Given that, the commercial loads were new Jamison Brass...not likely to show full case failure even with the headspace probability. So something else h...
by Kansas Ed
Thu Jan 13, 2011 9:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need Advice...Lost a friend
Replies: 23
Views: 4608

Re: Need Advice...Lost a friend

Thanks for all the helpful suggestions. My hands are tied with many of the really good ones, as I don't have the "rights" to that information not being next of kin....but you can bet I will give all of them to his father and see if he or we can't get something stirred loose. I'm like most ...
by Kansas Ed
Thu Jan 13, 2011 8:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: And So Ends The 2011 New Years Resolution. (Pics. Added)
Replies: 41
Views: 4710

Re: And So Ends The 2011 New Years Resolution.

A 1970 Dodge Daytona!!! Yea!!!

Ed