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by Dusty Texian
Sun Sep 28, 2014 10:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bad day for Cat!
Replies: 28
Views: 3348

Bad day for Cat!

Here is an old one .Bad day for the Cat,Brother and I caught him in the No Cat Zone ,anywhere on my place! Brother gave him a .270 win. ,and that was all it took. The Cat is on my old 1966 Jeep ,my favorite one. Hope Y'all like the pic.,,,DT http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b519/TheDustyTexian/DS...
by Dusty Texian
Sun Sep 28, 2014 10:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bad day for Coyote!
Replies: 24
Views: 1325

Re: Bad day for Coyote!

This Prarie Wolf met his end with the 22-250 53gr Sierra sbt VarImagemint Special @ 322yd.
by Dusty Texian
Sun Sep 28, 2014 10:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bad day for Coyote!
Replies: 24
Views: 1325

Re: Bad day for Coyote!

The .222Magnum is not very common here . The .223 and the 22-250 are the most common .22 centerfire rounds ,that I see. The old 22-250 can reach out and touch them,and is very accurate . I have an old Remington 700 BDL Varmint special bull barrel that has fired thousands of handloads and is still ve...
by Dusty Texian
Sat Sep 27, 2014 6:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bad day for Coyote!
Replies: 24
Views: 1325

Re: Bad day for Coyote!

222 is a fine cartridge had a 722 in that cal had a 26" bull barrel topped with a steel 6x varmint weaver gave it to my BIL he re-chambered it to 223, it will shoot up to 55 gr just fine with the 1-14 barrel he has been cleaning out coyotes and rock chucks along with the occasional speed goat....
by Dusty Texian
Sat Sep 27, 2014 1:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stumbled on some good reading from Ed Harris.
Replies: 5
Views: 559

Re: Stumbled on some good reading from Ed Harris.

Thanks for the link. Some interesting stuff there. I read the 35-30-30 report with interest. I have a Winchester rifle 26" full oct. in 30wcf the bore has seen better days,rifle is circa 1909. I can still get it to shoot with good handloads,but thought about a re-bore. Have been kicking around ...
by Dusty Texian
Sat Sep 27, 2014 9:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This will get you thinking about hunting
Replies: 16
Views: 1245

Re: This will get you thinking about hunting

Very nice bull! He has good reason to smile. ,,,,,DT
by Dusty Texian
Sat Sep 27, 2014 8:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bad day for Coyote!
Replies: 24
Views: 1325

Re: Bad day for Coyote!

That'll put a smile on Roadrunners face........Beep beep! The .222 is fairly common over here but I don't hear it mentioned much in the USA, is it common over there? The .222 is not a popular as it once was ,but still as good as it ever was.I think the .223 had a hand in pushing the .222 aside. I h...
by Dusty Texian
Sat Sep 27, 2014 7:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bad day for Coyote!
Replies: 24
Views: 1325

Bad day for Coyote!

Caught these two Coyote in the (No Coyote Zone) my ranch! So gave them a Spanking with the .222 Bad day for the Coyote !,,,DT Image
by Dusty Texian
Sat Sep 27, 2014 6:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back on the fox's. And fifteen hours later!
Replies: 6
Views: 431

Re: Back on the fox's.

That will teach them! Gave them a spanking did Ya!
by Dusty Texian
Thu Sep 25, 2014 3:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ready To Hunt
Replies: 7
Views: 502

Re: Ready To Hunt

Good Luck on your hunt! You sure are in good country. ,,,DT
by Dusty Texian
Wed Sep 24, 2014 11:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rules for Young Bucks...
Replies: 13
Views: 1220

Re: Rules for Young Bucks...

And Never! plan a marriage around or near hunting season. Them anniversary's can mess-up hunting season! Be sure and plan ahead!,,,DT
by Dusty Texian
Sat Sep 20, 2014 8:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Somewhere, Ned Roberts must be smiling
Replies: 18
Views: 1151

Re: Somewhere, Ned Roberts must be smiling

Congratulations on a fine Pronghorn and a Great shot. What a Team.,,,DT
by Dusty Texian
Fri Sep 19, 2014 5:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .38 WCF questions
Replies: 254
Views: 32778

Re: .38 WCF questions

Very nice casastahle ! Looks like you and your equipment are ready for a vintage style hunt. Good Luck,,,,,,DT
by Dusty Texian
Sat Sep 06, 2014 2:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: opinions please
Replies: 42
Views: 2493

Re: opinions please

I go through Federal Border Patrol check points along the Texas/ Mexico border all the time,with many of my firearms in the truck with me. True not my whole collection but often six or more long guns and always 3 or so pistols. I can never remember being ask if I had firearms in the truck or how man...
by Dusty Texian
Sat Sep 06, 2014 2:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Removing a barrel
Replies: 6
Views: 725

Re: Removing a barrel

Hey Perry Owens,Yes the barrel threads on an original 1873 Winchester are cut right hand. I have removed the barrels on many antique Winchester 1873 and 1876 Winchesters.Most were very easy to break free and then the barrel threads off very easy. I am sure others have had the one with the stuck , st...
by Dusty Texian
Fri Sep 05, 2014 8:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer request for my Grandson ** PRAISE UPDATE**
Replies: 33
Views: 2526

Re: Prayer request for my Grandson

Hope your Grandson gets well soon. Will say a prayer for him and your family.,,DT
by Dusty Texian
Fri Sep 05, 2014 5:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Me , Tia and the flintlock video.
Replies: 22
Views: 2153

Re: Me , Tia and the flintlock video.

Like that video! Do you have more than one kind of squirrel over there? And can you hunt them all yr? Looks very green and heavy wooded.,,,DT Yes we do, we have our native red squirrel and the grey one introduced from your lands. The grey dominates over the red oppresivly. The red clings on in only...
by Dusty Texian
Thu Sep 04, 2014 6:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Me , Tia and the flintlock video.
Replies: 22
Views: 2153

Re: Me , Tia and the flintlock video.

Like that video! Do you have more than one kind of squirrel over there? And can you hunt them all yr? Looks very green and heavy wooded.,,,DT
by Dusty Texian
Thu Sep 04, 2014 6:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Making New Parts Look Like Old Parts.
Replies: 25
Views: 844

Re: Making New Parts Look Like Old Parts.

I think you did a good job on it casastahle! looks like an old blank . Did you get the tang sight mounted yet?,,,DT
by Dusty Texian
Mon Sep 01, 2014 4:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .38 WCF questions
Replies: 254
Views: 32778

Re: .38 WCF questions

Very nice tang sight ! Think you are going to like it. ,,,,,DT
by Dusty Texian
Sat Aug 30, 2014 5:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .38 WCF questions
Replies: 254
Views: 32778

Re: .38 WCF questions

That is good news casastahle! Sounds like you can get a tang sight on the old girl. I can tell you tang sights have helped me with these 55yr. old eyes.One of my friends uses the Idea w30wcf suggest. And his shooting with open sights has improved !,,,,DT
by Dusty Texian
Sat Aug 30, 2014 5:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 60th Birthday report (Photos)
Replies: 30
Views: 2093

Re: 60th Birthday report (Photos)

Happy Birthday KirkD !.Can't think of a better way to spend your Birthday ,with your family ! Great Pictures and nice tractor! ,,,DT
by Dusty Texian
Fri Aug 29, 2014 3:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 92 TD rifle opinion
Replies: 33
Views: 2403

Re: 92 TD rifle opinion

Doing a little backtracking,and found this,and had to say THAT IS ONE FINE LITTLE 92. ,,,,DT
by Dusty Texian
Thu Aug 28, 2014 6:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .38 WCF questions
Replies: 254
Views: 32778

Re: .38 WCF questions

casastahle ,if the rifle were mine I would remove the extra back-strap and have a look at the repaired tang.If it looked solid ,by adding a tang sight in place of the back strap it should be strong enough ,until your horse rolls onto it again.You may be able to salvage the 1873 Winchester markings o...
by Dusty Texian
Thu Aug 28, 2014 4:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .38 WCF questions
Replies: 254
Views: 32778

Re: .38 WCF questions

Hey casastahle ,has the tang already been welded? It looks like it has,and a doubler has been riveted over the tang. Is that right?,,,DT PS very good looking 73 Winchester.
by Dusty Texian
Thu Aug 28, 2014 9:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1873 winchester half-mag
Replies: 53
Views: 14327

Re: 1873 winchester half-mag

Hey KirkD ,should get the poly wads in soon and give them a try. I think the poly wads should help. I was not suprised that the long 252 gr. bullets did not stabilize ,with the ROT of the 38wcf. I did think the vegtable wad under the 180 gr. bullet would have did a bit better than it did.I have asse...
by Dusty Texian
Thu Aug 28, 2014 7:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1876 Winchester 40-60wcf 210 express
Replies: 35
Views: 8576

Re: 1876 Winchester 40-60wcf 210 express

Thanks for the Kind words fellows. The old 40-60 Winchester has taken untold numbers of Wild Hog in my hands ,some Wt. Deer , and a any Varmint that I run across that needs trimming back.It is a handy to take along rifle and I manage three Hunting ranchs here in Texas, so it gets a good bit of use ....
by Dusty Texian
Thu Aug 28, 2014 7:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MacFarlane 10 gauge side by side muzzle loader
Replies: 50
Views: 4081

Re: MacFarlane 10 gauge side by side muzzle loader

Very nice old shotgun! Would be Great to see it used on Wild Game . Now that is sporting! ,,,DT
by Dusty Texian
Thu Aug 28, 2014 7:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .38 WCF questions
Replies: 254
Views: 32778

Re: .38 WCF questions

Very nice rifle ! How did you like your cronograph?We all have Good Days and Bad Days ,give it a try again . Looks like you have a good start,with that load. In the past I have had more trouble getting 3fff Goex to shoot good groups . And it does foul very fast in my experience. I am not saying 3fff...
by Dusty Texian
Wed Aug 27, 2014 6:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got a couple more.
Replies: 18
Views: 1045

Re: Got a couple more.

rjohns94 wrote:Well done sir. Well done
+1
by Dusty Texian
Wed Aug 27, 2014 6:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Clean your Dryer Vents. Do it Now.
Replies: 16
Views: 1500

Re: Clean your Dryer Vents. Do it Now.

Thanks for the good advice!,,,DT
by Dusty Texian
Wed Aug 27, 2014 6:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mangey Coyote vs 32 WCF
Replies: 25
Views: 1940

Re: Mangey Coyote vs 32 WCF

Well done!
by Dusty Texian
Tue Aug 26, 2014 4:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1876 Winchester 40-60wcf 210 express
Replies: 35
Views: 8576

Re: 1876 Winchester 40-60wcf 210 express

Griff wrote:NICE! :mrgreen: I'd like one of the replicas in either 40 or 45-60, just don't want that 28" barrel!
Griff that 22" OCT. is prety handy! Thanks OldWin, Two of my favorite things , Old Winchesters and Old Jeeps.They just keep on going!!!,,,,DT
by Dusty Texian
Tue Aug 26, 2014 11:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1876 Winchester 40-60wcf 210 express
Replies: 35
Views: 8576

Re: 1876 Winchester 40-60wcf 210 express

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b519/TheDustyTexian/IMG_0705threeshot40-60wcf50yd_zps0cc03426.jpg The old 1876 Winchester 40-60 wcf caliber,liked the 255gr. bullet over 55 gr 2ff Swiss bp. This is a three shot group @ 50 yd. Aiming point was the square tape under the group. First shot was the u...
by Dusty Texian
Tue Aug 26, 2014 10:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1873 winchester half-mag
Replies: 53
Views: 14327

Re: 1873 winchester half-mag

Good info about the chronoghraph use. I have one on order ,just left the range tried the loads I mentioned above. The 38gr. 2ff Swiss ,180 gr. soft bullet and veg. wad did OK about 3" @ 50yd. not great! The 252 gr. bullet over 30gr. 2ff Swiss looked like I was throwing clothes irons at the targ...
by Dusty Texian
Sun Aug 24, 2014 7:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1873 winchester half-mag
Replies: 53
Views: 14327

Re: 1873 winchester half-mag

Hey casastahle , I enjoy comparing notes on loading and shooting the old ones. Get to hear how friends are doing from all over the world, and what thier experience are.Looking forward to hear what your bp. loads do next wk. Today Sunday I spend with the family and Thank God for that ! Monday I will ...
by Dusty Texian
Sat Aug 23, 2014 4:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1873 winchester half-mag
Replies: 53
Views: 14327

Re: 1873 winchester half-mag

Dusty, What's your technique for getting a full 40 grains in the brass? I can get 38 in no problem. 40 grains through the drop tube fills the brass even with the rim. No room to even get the bullet started. The Swiss powder that Dusty uses is more dense. My lot is 10% more dense than the Goex I hav...
by Dusty Texian
Fri Aug 22, 2014 12:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1873 winchester half-mag
Replies: 53
Views: 14327

Re: 1873 winchester half-mag

Hey w30wcf, do you make the poly disc? Or where can I get them? I have a few thousand .030 and .060 vegetable wads that I use in my 40-60wcf cartridges. That is what I will try next. Thanks for the reminder ( Rio Conchos) that Richard Boone was one of my favorite Bad Guy's . Have you guys heard any ...
by Dusty Texian
Fri Aug 22, 2014 8:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1873 winchester half-mag
Replies: 53
Views: 14327

Re: 1873 winchester half-mag

Hello w30wcf thanks for the input and the pic's. That beautiful 73 half mag of yours is what I thought of when I saw this one for sale.I was thinking two ways to get this one to shoot.The bullets that were used are pure lead ,very soft. The targets show that this bullet ,bad barrel combo,likes a sti...
by Dusty Texian
Thu Aug 21, 2014 2:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1873 winchester half-mag
Replies: 53
Views: 14327

Re: 1873 winchester half-mag

Griff are you getting more bearing surface on the 200 gr. 452 over the 185gr.? I want to stay with this bullet if possible,in my case a harder bullet may not strip as much . Looks like speed may be helping the spin.
by Dusty Texian
Thu Aug 21, 2014 2:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1873 winchester half-mag
Replies: 53
Views: 14327

Re: 1873 winchester half-mag

Casastahle ,no I did not . I traveled light today ,the temps down here are Hot! ,,DT
by Dusty Texian
Thu Aug 21, 2014 2:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1873 winchester half-mag
Replies: 53
Views: 14327

Re: 1873 winchester half-mag

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b519/TheDustyTexian/384036gr_zps582d17a4.jpg Here is what the same except for 2gr. more @ 38gr. charge of bp. Tighter group and semi round holes. One other thing ,I had not cleaned the bore from the first three shots. I will try a gr. or two more powder and may t...
by Dusty Texian
Thu Aug 21, 2014 2:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1873 winchester half-mag
Replies: 53
Views: 14327

Re: 1873 winchester half-mag

Image Thanks for the input fellows. Here is a pic. of the first group with the 36 gr. Swiss bp. charge .Nice square holes .
by Dusty Texian
Thu Aug 21, 2014 9:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1873 winchester half-mag
Replies: 53
Views: 14327

Re: 1873 winchester half-mag

Similar but Newman had a half mag. '76. That is what( Wikipedia) called his rifle in Hombre! (a 76 half mag. ) But if you look close at the pictures of the rifle he is holding in the movie ,it IS a Model (1873 )Winchester half mag. round barrel. I have a few Model 1876 Winchester rifles and can tel...
by Dusty Texian
Thu Aug 21, 2014 7:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1873 winchester half-mag
Replies: 53
Views: 14327

Re: 1873 winchester half-mag

Thank's for the suggestions fellows.This one reminds me of the one Paul Newman used in the movie (Hombre) even down to the no finish on the metal ! M.M. Wright , if it does not shoot my std. 38wcf bp. load . Gas checks will be next! Grizz bet it could tell some stories. Casastahle I have heard nothi...
by Dusty Texian
Wed Aug 20, 2014 8:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1873 winchester half-mag
Replies: 53
Views: 14327

Re: 1873 winchester half-mag

Hey Six, its a early third mod. Looks like (1885) Has a Rocky Mt. front and a Sporting rear, this one points great, with that barrel and mag combo. Starting to get hooked on this one . ,,DT
by Dusty Texian
Wed Aug 20, 2014 7:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1873 winchester half-mag
Replies: 53
Views: 14327

1873 winchester half-mag

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b519/TheDustyTexian/73win38ecf_zps51c2e107.jpg Here is a unique 1873 Winchester I just picked up. It sports a 22" half oct. barrel half magazine, 38wcf cal. fancy walnut . I installed a new set of Lee Shavers toggle links and pins. The new set of toggles dro...
by Dusty Texian
Mon Aug 18, 2014 7:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Phoenix Marlin
Replies: 28
Views: 3270

Re: The Phoenix Marlin

LOOKS REAL GOOD ! Brought back from the grave.,,,,,,, DT
by Dusty Texian
Fri Aug 15, 2014 9:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many rounds does your CCW hold?
Replies: 46
Views: 4848

Re: How many rounds does your CCW hold?

5 @ .454/255gr. HAMMER DOWN ON EMPTY.,,DT