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by fordwannabe
Fri Jan 15, 2010 2:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: I need to get out more...
Replies: 11
Views: 1107

Re: OT: I need to get out more...

I did that last year. I was cleaning the closet in the gun room and found two nice hammer shotguns I forgot I had(actually I still don't know where they came from). One has really nice Case colors and I would think I would remember buying that but.....apparently not. Mrs fordwannabe raised a little ...
by fordwannabe
Fri Jan 15, 2010 8:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 300 Savage Load Info
Replies: 10
Views: 3442

Re: 300 Savage Load Info

I'm not sure if I can help you with this or not but here goes. I shoot a 180 cast gas checked flat point in my 99. I use it because where I hUNT YOU CAN'T SEE FARTHER THAN 60 YARDS. I haven't gotten to shoot anything with it though so I can't tell you what it's like on game but it is way accurate. S...
by fordwannabe
Thu Jan 14, 2010 9:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT:soldering shotgun barrels
Replies: 4
Views: 718

OT:soldering shotgun barrels

Hi all, I know some of you guys have worked on shotguns extensively and I was given a Manton muzzleloading shotgun for our anniversary by my wife. The problem is the barrels need to be resoldered(if it is to be used it's pretty rough) it was a nice gun in it's day but it has seen better days but som...
by fordwannabe
Thu Jan 14, 2010 8:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT -- magnum's Legacy
Replies: 6
Views: 752

Re: OT -- magnum's Legacy

Doc, I love reading your writings. I am there, in the moment as the story unfolds. Real nice. Thank you! Tom
by fordwannabe
Wed Jan 13, 2010 8:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PRAISE THE LORD and thanks for the prayers!!!
Replies: 15
Views: 905

Re: PRAISE THE LORD and thanks for the prayers!!!

prayer is a powerful thing! Yea God!
by fordwannabe
Tue Jan 12, 2010 8:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE
Replies: 39
Views: 5386

Re: WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE

I was able to see one of the original Mare's leg guns when the national firearms museum was having the "real guns of our reel hero's" exhibit. Yes there in the gunleather a sloo of 45-70's that were never gonna fit in to a 92 loading gate and that is the first time I ever noticed it. Many ...
by fordwannabe
Sat Jan 09, 2010 4:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rough 39A
Replies: 35
Views: 3462

Re: Rough 39A

I'll give ya both my 10/22's for it!!! .........Didn't think so.
by fordwannabe
Fri Jan 08, 2010 1:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Tom Selleck and the Coen's.
Replies: 44
Views: 5030

Re: OT-Tom Selleck and the Coen's.

As far a Duvall's stature I don't htink he meant Hollywood stature I think he meant ...THE DUDE AIN'T BIG ENOUGH PHYSICALLY FOR THE PART. But I could be wrong. Tom
by fordwannabe
Fri Jan 08, 2010 1:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Hunting with Leverguns" article in N. American Hunter
Replies: 14
Views: 1558

Re: "Hunting with Leverguns" article in N. American Hunter

having talked to a bunch of guides who recommend big calibers for stuff. They recommend this stuff because a large percentage of their customers can't shoot worth a hoot and they have to make up for lack of practice with sheer power. Tom
by fordwannabe
Fri Jan 08, 2010 10:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A completely self-serving request to members in eastern PA
Replies: 13
Views: 1233

Re: A completely self-serving request to members in eastern PA

Hobie I'm an hour east of Harrisburg let me know what you want glad to help. Tom
by fordwannabe
Fri Jan 08, 2010 10:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Bought a Remington 81 300 Savage
Replies: 15
Views: 985

Re: OT - Bought a Remington 81 300 Savage

Nice rifle, I really like that caliber too. I was reloading a couple hundred last night for my model 99(but we all know it is for target work only cause you could never actually kill a deer with it). Tom
by fordwannabe
Fri Jan 08, 2010 9:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Tom Selleck and the Coen's.
Replies: 44
Views: 5030

Re: OT-Tom Selleck and the Coen's.

I would be willing to bet from the stuff I have read that it will be very different than the original....unfortunately. Tom
by fordwannabe
Thu Jan 07, 2010 1:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .45acp V. .357---Let's Settle This Once and For All
Replies: 93
Views: 5060

Re: .45acp V. .357---Let's Settle This Once and For All

I solved the problem for me...I have several of each(and other calibers too). I use them more for individual situations than interchangably but I feel comfortable with both and have never felt "Undergunned" with either. If I am going horse riding I probably will take a revolver(sA or DA) i...
by fordwannabe
Thu Jan 07, 2010 10:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: New Accessory - For the AR Guy Who Has EVERYTHING
Replies: 9
Views: 807

Re: OT: New Accessory - For the AR Guy Who Has EVERYTHING

I didn't pay that much for my original 1886 last year. Some of the guys around here use sticks with string on rthem for that kinda stuff.
by fordwannabe
Thu Jan 07, 2010 8:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: New Accessory - For the AR Guy Who Has EVERYTHING
Replies: 9
Views: 807

Re: OT: New Accessory - For the AR Guy Who Has EVERYTHING

Yeah and did you see the price on that little ditty? Oh BOY!
by fordwannabe
Wed Jan 06, 2010 5:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 38 special help
Replies: 17
Views: 1573

Re: 38 special help

Dave never enough!
by fordwannabe
Wed Jan 06, 2010 3:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: MI Poachers Camp ?
Replies: 21
Views: 2158

Re: OT: MI Poachers Camp

We had an old game warden back in Mt who would go to this certain fellow that had a BUNCH of kids and not to much money, and tell the guy he(warden) was going to leave town for a day or two and he shouldn't go up to this mountain or that meadow while he was gone. :wink: . That was a good thing, this...
by fordwannabe
Wed Jan 06, 2010 2:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 38 special help
Replies: 17
Views: 1573

Re: 38 special help

Thanks for the info Hobie and +1 from all the other guys. I know where I will start, now if I could do something about the loose nut behind the trigger we might be able to get somewhere! Tom
by fordwannabe
Wed Jan 06, 2010 10:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 38 special help
Replies: 17
Views: 1573

38 special help

I am in need of some good 38 special loads for a S&W 66 I have. I want to use either my 158 Keith swc or my lee 158 fp molds. I have most of the usual powders on hand Unique, reddot, 2400, ect ,ect but what do you guys suggest as a good plinking, small game load for that gun. If I carry it conce...
by fordwannabe
Wed Jan 06, 2010 9:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Dead deer
Replies: 5
Views: 809

Re: OT- Dead deer

In 2005 I was caribou hunting WAAAY up north in Quebec and we found 11 left to lay caribou in 3 days of hunting. I mean no disrespect to "hunters" but I was told by the guide some of the people shoot them then "ground check"(a phrase I had never heard before) if it isn't good eno...
by fordwannabe
Mon Jan 04, 2010 1:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Companion guns
Replies: 36
Views: 3369

Re: OT Companion guns

Dang it now...I told myself I wouldn't buy any new guns this year and didn't yall just go make me want a 357 rifle to go with my 2 pistols. Whats a man to do? Tom
by fordwannabe
Mon Jan 04, 2010 12:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Accuracy, LBT vs Keith
Replies: 26
Views: 4348

Re: Accuracy, LBT vs Keith

Joe google Lead Bullet technologies and you get to Veral Smiths site and it has a bunch of good stuff in it. I use the blue lube from them and like it very much. Good reading you'll be there awhile I bet! Tom
by fordwannabe
Sat Jan 02, 2010 1:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Laying up foodstuffs
Replies: 31
Views: 2273

Re: OT - Laying up foodstuffs

spam sliced into little cubes and fried HARD mixed with packaged mac and cheese....ummmm! Now take that to the bank I'm fat so I know food :mrgreen: Tom
by fordwannabe
Tue Dec 29, 2009 8:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 33 WCF cases from 45-70
Replies: 8
Views: 2749

Re: 33 WCF cases from 45-70

I also reform 45-70 brass for my 33wcf and I only use winchester cases. I had to trim them the first time(I am still waiting on lee to send me my custom trimmer and FCD I ordered in August)but I haven't had any problems after that. Tom
by fordwannabe
Mon Dec 28, 2009 3:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Please tell me if I'm wrong re. dealer
Replies: 119
Views: 8767

Re: Please tell me if I'm wrong re. dealer

I am not passing any kind of judgement here just stating the agreement I have with my LGS. If they have it in stock I buy from them, if they can order it I pay a 10% ffl fee and the shipping and background check. If it is used I can use their ffl but it cost $25 plus shipping plus background check. ...
by fordwannabe
Sun Dec 27, 2009 7:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RCBS 35-200-FN cast without gas check
Replies: 3
Views: 773

Re: RCBS 35-200-FN cast without gas check

I can't comment on using that bullet without a gc but I know my 336 showed a marked preference in the sizing dept. I tried each sizer from357 to 360 and it liked 358 ,not so much for 359, and 360 was horrible ,so you might want to check it. I mean no disrespect but each rifle is an individual and ve...
by fordwannabe
Sat Dec 26, 2009 8:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Goodbye to my beloved wife
Replies: 77
Views: 8682

Re: Goodbye to my beloved wife

Steelbanger, nothing I can say except God Bless you.
by fordwannabe
Thu Dec 24, 2009 9:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-I HATE autoloaders updated with another one
Replies: 20
Views: 1424

Re: OT-I HATE autoloaders updated with another one

I was at a gunshop about a year ago when a fella came in with a revolver he wanted to sell. he pulled it out of the rug and started to ask about selling it and yada...yada...yada. the owner of the shop took the gun(after the guy had been waving it around mind you) opened it and sure as poop there it...
by fordwannabe
Wed Dec 23, 2009 9:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1886 barrel (Cleaning)
Replies: 7
Views: 1235

Re: Winchester 1886 barrel (Cleaning)

I have a foulout 111 that I use sparingly. A buddy of mine brought me 1892 winny he had just purchased for an unholy amount of money. It was in nice shape outside but he was going to use it as a wall hanger because the bore was sooo bad. After 2 sessions with the foulout I had enough lead in the bot...
by fordwannabe
Wed Dec 23, 2009 8:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My first reloading equipment! Yippeeeee!
Replies: 24
Views: 1251

Re: My first reloading equipment! Yippeeeee!

Welcome to the dark side! I have been reloading for 30 years and it is the most rewarding and frustratingthing I have done (other than being married) in my life. Go slow learn the process and it will be great. Take short cuts, decide the guys writing the manuals are conserative, or be careless...may...
by fordwannabe
Tue Dec 22, 2009 2:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My son's MRI Update
Replies: 28
Views: 1589

Re: My son's MRI Update

Congrats 30 wcf will you just tell young Michael there were a bunch of old cantankerous softies out there asking God for help for him. We may grumble a little amongst ourselves but there is a lot of prayer power in this group,and it seems to be freely handed out, again congrats. tom
by fordwannabe
Tue Dec 22, 2009 9:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT -- A Great Dog Story (Get Kleenex)
Replies: 14
Views: 1392

Re: OT -- A Great Dog Story (Get Kleenex)

darn Dust seems it gets dusty around here when I'm on this site a couple times a week. Must be dust, my nose is running, eyes watering...darn dust. Tom
by fordwannabe
Mon Dec 21, 2009 10:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 35 Remington 150gr PSP at Dicks - ammo sticker shock
Replies: 12
Views: 2477

Re: 35 Remington 150gr PSP at Dicks - ammo sticker shock

Last year I bought my marlin 336 in 35 remmy from a friend and it had 2 boxes of ammo with it. 1 was 200 grain round nose the other pointy bullets, I asked him if he had fired any of these before and he said sure that's the second box....AAAARRRRGGGHH! Anyway as far as the cost of 35 rem ammo I cast...
by fordwannabe
Mon Dec 21, 2009 9:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request for Mom UPDATED in last post
Replies: 56
Views: 3887

Re: Prayer Request for Mom

Done! God Bless your Mom and those who love her!
by fordwannabe
Sat Dec 19, 2009 6:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Update on Mom
Replies: 26
Views: 1811

Re: OT - Update on Mom

Yeah but if we spend that much time and precision on something like that imagine the can of whoop azz we could inflict on you if we were allowed to just do it. Tom
by fordwannabe
Sat Dec 19, 2009 6:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Update on Mom
Replies: 26
Views: 1811

Re: OT - Update on Mom

Great news! We have a great God and he listens. Tell your Mom how happy we are for her. It ain't fun but cancer is beatable these days, I know, 2 1/2 years cancer free myself! I hope all is well! Tom
by fordwannabe
Sat Dec 19, 2009 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rusty!
Replies: 6
Views: 626

Re: Rusty!

MADMAN congrats! One of the finest breeds anywhere. I am on my fourth lab and this one is a biggie120 pounds and I am trying to break him of the habit of opening a closed door, he uses his mouth to turn the knob. Great my lab is smarter than your honor student! Again Congrats! Tom
by fordwannabe
Fri Dec 18, 2009 12:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: shot with a 45-70
Replies: 28
Views: 2297

Re: shot with a 45-70

I don't mean to be a Jerk and I am sorry for his injury. But what in the world was he doing leaning a rifle against something with a round in the chamber much less the hammer back??? Tom
by fordwannabe
Fri Dec 18, 2009 11:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 7mm-08 Shooters - Any comments?
Replies: 53
Views: 7484

Re: 7mm-08 Shooters - Any comments?

One other thing to think about with the stevens/savage it is SUPER EASY to change barrels and thus calibers. In the span of 10 minutes I go from a 308 to 22-250 on my one savage. Any caliber based on the 308 case can be put on this action without changing the bolt head(which is changeable too!) and ...
by fordwannabe
Thu Dec 17, 2009 1:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request for my son
Replies: 60
Views: 4929

Re: Prayer Request for my son

God Bless Mike and those who love him! Tom
by fordwannabe
Wed Dec 16, 2009 2:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: hard cast bullets for a 30-30 question
Replies: 6
Views: 954

Re: hard cast bullets for a 30-30 question

Hi donniedee, I am not a real fan of "hardcast" lead bullets myself. They don't always work very well (without leading). First I am a caster so I don't buy them but the hardest I use is straight wheel weights with a small amount of tin added. Depending on the gun I cut the wheel weights wi...
by fordwannabe
Wed Dec 16, 2009 10:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1895g vs 1895 in 45-70
Replies: 48
Views: 7989

Re: Marlin 1895g vs 1895 in 45-70

I like it but at 6'1" and a used to be 400 pounds it really didn't matter that much weight wise and the extra barrel lenght hasn't been a problem either. Tom(now down to a svelt 330 and going down)
by fordwannabe
Wed Dec 16, 2009 9:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: P Simms takedown conversion Marlin 336. Any Help?
Replies: 16
Views: 5013

Re: P Simms takedown conversion Marlin 336. Any Help?

Sorry didn't look at this thread in a while that is indeed the book and the article. Tom
by fordwannabe
Tue Dec 15, 2009 9:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Lost my best friend today
Replies: 36
Views: 2599

Re: OT: Lost my best friend today

Sorry bud, I have three collars hanging in my gun room each to a special friend who has gone on before me and I am afraid a fourth will go on the wall before too many more years. Each time I see these collars though I remember what a great friend each was and it makes me glad to have had them in my ...
by fordwannabe
Mon Dec 14, 2009 10:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1895g vs 1895 in 45-70
Replies: 48
Views: 7989

Re: Marlin 1895g vs 1895 in 45-70

Bear hunter, my go to gun is a 1895ss. I tried the guide and kept the full size. just my opinion. Great shooters though. Tom
by fordwannabe
Fri Dec 11, 2009 12:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: P Simms takedown conversion Marlin 336. Any Help?
Replies: 16
Views: 5013

Re: P Simms takedown conversion Marlin 336. Any Help?

I have an old NRA gunsmithing book with an article that describes that very conversion and it didn't have to be done by a smith. Might be the owners name. Tom
by fordwannabe
Fri Dec 11, 2009 8:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Holiday Giveaway #3: WINNERS - The Legacy of Lever Guns Mag
Replies: 25
Views: 2724

Re: Holiday Giveaway #3 - Book Drawing, The Legacy of Lever Guns

I'd like a shot, haven't read that one. Thanks
by fordwannabe
Thu Dec 10, 2009 9:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need serious prayer for my family.... Updated
Replies: 49
Views: 3728

Re: Need serious prayer for my family

Done!Prayers for your B-I-L, your sister, and the surgeons. God Bless what ever the outcome. Tom
by fordwannabe
Thu Dec 10, 2009 9:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - World's 10 Fastest Aircrafts
Replies: 38
Views: 3970

Re: OT - World's 10 Fastest Aircrafts

Well I said I went ...never said I graduated. Too much time shooting pool and drinking beer...I was a punk kid and the main reason I went was to find out how they make all that horsepower with 4 cylinders. Wasted my time and my DaD's money! Sorry Dad! Yeah he was proud(not so much). Tom