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by wvfarrier
Mon Feb 23, 2026 7:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A really promising loading
Replies: 4
Views: 390

A really promising loading

I have been working on this load for quite a while and finally got it sorted out. The 130 grain Speer Varmint.   I tried several powders and finally settled on Lil Gun with them seated at 2.05" Velocity from my henry ultimate 300blk is 2225fps (about 1975 at 100 yards) and accuracy was excellen...
by wvfarrier
Sun Feb 22, 2026 7:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Carry guns and size
Replies: 30
Views: 2779

Re: Carry guns and size

I am 6' and 170 but very fit. I carry appemdix, a Sig 229 with an rmr or a 4" 1911. Just depends on the day
by wvfarrier
Sun Feb 22, 2026 4:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New 1886 black powder only!
Replies: 3
Views: 470

Re: New 1886 black powder only!

I have run some fairly stout loads through mine.....its unpleasant to say the least
by wvfarrier
Thu Feb 19, 2026 2:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back to carry positions
Replies: 20
Views: 2436

Re: Back to carry positions

I carry appendix quite often, after resisting it for years. Its more comfortable, more concealed and a more defendable position in defense of someone trying to grab my ccw. If we are horseback, hiking or kayaking then I open carry either in a chest rig or thigh rig
by wvfarrier
Mon Feb 16, 2026 4:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIDIN' MEMORIES
Replies: 24
Views: 4249

Re: RIDIN' MEMORIES

Life always looks better from thw hurricane deck of a good horse
by wvfarrier
Mon Feb 16, 2026 4:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Robert Duvall Crossed The Great Divide
Replies: 27
Views: 3870

Re: Robert Duval Crossed The Great Divide

He had a helluva life
by wvfarrier
Sat Feb 14, 2026 5:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester/Miroku 45 Colt - Load Advice Please?
Replies: 11
Views: 2501

Re: Winchester/Miroku 45 Colt - Load Advice Please?

My Miroku 1892 really likes.velocities over 1400fps. It will clover leaf 300gr xtp.mags at 1500fps but the recoil.is fearsome
by wvfarrier
Tue Feb 10, 2026 8:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Holy grail Ballard
Replies: 22
Views: 3614

Re: Holy grail Ballard

That is AWESOME
by wvfarrier
Mon Feb 09, 2026 3:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New model 1886 wichester 45-70 can you put a red dot or a scope on it
Replies: 9
Views: 2488

Re: New model 1886 wichester 45-70 can you put a red dot or a scope on it

I drilled.and tapped my barrel and then mounted a short section of picatinney rail where now resides a trijicon mro
by wvfarrier
Mon Feb 09, 2026 3:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Alaska's Wolfman Frank Glaser
Replies: 23
Views: 5878

Re: Alaska's Wolfman Frank Glaser

I cannot imagine survivng 6 weeks at 50 below zero.
by wvfarrier
Sat Feb 07, 2026 5:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I was visiting with my old friend Alex Hamilton at 10 Ring Precision
Replies: 4
Views: 1159

Re: I was visiting with my old friend Alex Hamilton at 10 Ring Precision

He re-built this S&W for me several years ago. easily my favorite wheelgun smith.
by wvfarrier
Sat Feb 07, 2026 5:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Regards Paco and this forum
Replies: 11
Views: 2462

Re: Regards Paco and this forum

Shame that age catches up to everyone
by wvfarrier
Sun Feb 01, 2026 5:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 9 mm revolver q
Replies: 16
Views: 3564

Re: 9 mm revolver q

I have run my 8rd S&W 629 out to 100 yards. It has a 6" barrel and is superbly accurate
by wvfarrier
Sun Feb 01, 2026 5:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Strength comparisons for Marlin, Henry and Rossi in 45-70?
Replies: 71
Views: 35731

Re: Strength comparisons for Marlin, Henry and Rossi in 45-70?

My JM Marlin Cowboy 45 colt locks up with loads that my winchester eats like candy.
by wvfarrier
Mon Jan 26, 2026 6:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SIG P320s are scary
Replies: 41
Views: 15112

Re: SIG P320s are scary

Its not just the 320s. Sigs customer service has gone completely to poop. I tried to get a replacement trigger pin for my X5 classic and they gave me the run around and required me to send the entire gun (at my expense) in to them for a $30 part. I "bubba'd" one using an extra I had for a ...
by wvfarrier
Mon Jan 26, 2026 6:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Montana Bullet Works
Replies: 10
Views: 2361

Re: Montana Bullet Works

Best news I have heard this month
by wvfarrier
Sat Jan 24, 2026 9:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Preemie grand daughter
Replies: 13
Views: 3395

Re: Preemie grand daughter

Congrats!!
by wvfarrier
Sat Jan 24, 2026 9:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I think I'd trade an AR-15 for one of these
Replies: 22
Views: 5575

Re: I think I'd trade an AR-15 for one of these

My local.shop has one in 300aac, its very tempting
by wvfarrier
Fri Jan 23, 2026 6:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer warriors: Harper had surgery in Dallas
Replies: 68
Views: 19769

Re: Prayer warriors: Harper had surgery in Dallas

May the GOD of all grace protect her
by wvfarrier
Thu Jan 22, 2026 7:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Australias gun situation
Replies: 7
Views: 2124

Re: Australias gun situation

Mark and Sam After Work on youtube (long range channel) have been covering this. He has put out a lot of good info. The gov over there is going nuts
by wvfarrier
Wed Jan 21, 2026 10:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Taxidermy
Replies: 6
Views: 2097

Re: Taxidermy

Oh I bet thats hilarious.

Here is one I had done as a "conversation" piece. Most of my wife's friends are city folks, I have had many good laughs when they see it and think its how all deer are.

It was done on a wolf frame and has crocodile eyes 🤣
by wvfarrier
Wed Jan 14, 2026 6:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dicussion on COMBAT HANDGUN
Replies: 13
Views: 2613

Re: Dicussion on COMBAT HANDGUN

Notice it never says "it the the most effective caliber" just that it is the most effective for the lowest common denominator agents
by wvfarrier
Fri Jan 09, 2026 6:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Speaking of affordable suppressors…
Replies: 20
Views: 4959

Re: Speaking of affordable suppressors…

NFA is still an illegal registry
by wvfarrier
Thu Jan 08, 2026 1:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SBR's , SBS' s silencers -- how many jumped on Jan 1 ?
Replies: 22
Views: 4752

Re: SBR's , SBS' s silencers -- how many jumped on Jan 1 ?

Nope, it ia still an illegal registry
by wvfarrier
Sat Jan 03, 2026 11:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dec 30th Deer Harvest Video (44-40)
Replies: 14
Views: 1944

Re: Dec 30th Deer Harvest Video (44-40)

Jump and kick= dead deer

Nicely done
by wvfarrier
Wed Dec 31, 2025 5:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The most awesome thing you will see today
Replies: 5
Views: 1047

The most awesome thing you will see today

A 104 year old WWII vet playing the National Anthem

https://x.com/NYIslanders/status/200510 ... 36870?s=20
by wvfarrier
Tue Dec 30, 2025 5:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1894 45 Colt
Replies: 4
Views: 550

Re: Marlin 1894 45 Colt

Mine is pretty tight. Never had a bulge
by wvfarrier
Tue Dec 30, 2025 8:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I made my own snap.caps 😅
Replies: 5
Views: 765

Re: I made my own snap.caps 😅

The resin is from Hobby Lobby, its called "Amazing: clear cast +plus"
by wvfarrier
Tue Dec 30, 2025 8:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I made my own snap.caps 😅
Replies: 5
Views: 765

Re: I made my own snap.caps 😅

They are working well so far.
by wvfarrier
Mon Dec 29, 2025 8:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Sacred Tree is Dead
Replies: 10
Views: 1867

Re: The Sacred Tree is Dead

Sadly, we humans are very good at killing each other. the tribes were no different, very few were peaceful
by wvfarrier
Mon Dec 29, 2025 5:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Sacred Tree is Dead
Replies: 10
Views: 1867

The Sacred Tree is Dead

December 29th, 1890
by wvfarrier
Mon Dec 29, 2025 6:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I made my own snap.caps 😅
Replies: 5
Views: 765

I made my own snap.caps 😅

I needed some 45 colt snap caps but no where local had them in stock so I made my own. I used some old 45 colt brass with loose primer pockets that I had planned to discard. I seated the projectiles as normal and then filled the primer pocket with a binary casting resin that dries to a soft, flexibl...
by wvfarrier
Mon Dec 29, 2025 6:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rosie O'Donnell Wiki
Replies: 1
Views: 404

Re: Rosie O'Donnell Wiki

I would rather have him around now than the current Harpy on TV
by wvfarrier
Sun Dec 28, 2025 5:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chancellorsville battlefield
Replies: 9
Views: 1532

Re: Chancellorsville battlefield

Friendly fire....aint
by wvfarrier
Sat Dec 27, 2025 2:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Buck report 358 Win
Replies: 17
Views: 2670

Re: Buck report 358 Win

Awesome buck
by wvfarrier
Sat Dec 27, 2025 9:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .308s in my life.
Replies: 50
Views: 8844

Re: .308s in my life.

I shot this doe last year at 524 (+/-) yards with a 20" 308 (Zermatt Origin) using the 195 grain sierra matchking moving at 2750fps. She dropped.in her tracks and then slid down the hill, stone dead. The report.was so far away, the other doe herd never even stood up from where they were bedded.
by wvfarrier
Sat Dec 27, 2025 7:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Christmas in Appalachia 1964
Replies: 11
Views: 1822

Re: Christmas in Appalachia 1964

Heck, I grew up dirt poor. I went many nights without food, except what was provided at school. However, a neighbor taught me to shoe and ride horses, no one in our house ever went hungry again. I worked full-time after school riding and shoeing, using loaned equipment until I could buy my own. I sw...
by wvfarrier
Fri Dec 26, 2025 6:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Meat Deer
Replies: 7
Views: 683

Re: Meat Deer

They are ALL meat deer!!! Some.are just bigger than others
by wvfarrier
Fri Dec 26, 2025 9:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 357 Max lever gun
Replies: 9
Views: 1468

Re: 357 Max lever gun

It would be easier to get someone (starline?) to make tougher 357 mag brass (maybe binary case) and load up. I have been pushing the 140 grain xtp's to 2300fps in a 20" barrel using Lil Gun. It has more energy than 300blk/5.56 until you pass 100 yards
by wvfarrier
Fri Dec 26, 2025 9:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .308s in my life.
Replies: 50
Views: 8844

Re: .308s in my life.

I love 308. Its my primary rifle caliber for most things.

I am using a Zermatt TL3 with 23" PVA barrel for all my long range shooting. My working load is a 200gr accubond at 2804fps (yes you read that correctly) with Alpha SRP brass. It will shoot 1/2 MOA all day long
by wvfarrier
Wed Dec 24, 2025 4:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Impressive but perplexing load
Replies: 8
Views: 1385

Re: Impressive but perplexing load

Oh and no pressure signs on the brass (new starline). Primers are still well rounded with no cratering. On average the brass stretched .013".
by wvfarrier
Wed Dec 24, 2025 4:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Impressive but perplexing load
Replies: 8
Views: 1385

Re: Impressive but perplexing load

I pushed them a little harder today and the juice WAS worth the squeeze. It made it to 1940fps, SD was 4!!! yes 4!!! Accuracy was 1.25" (3 shot group at 100 yards with a 3moa red dot). The recoil is stout, on par with my non-muzzle braked 300wm. I tested 12 loads and by the end I was glad it wa...
by wvfarrier
Wed Dec 24, 2025 4:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: An interesting offering from Uberti
Replies: 20
Views: 3903

Re: An interesting offering from Uberti

I is mainly going to be my mounted shooting rifle (with the rail removed) but I will likely see what it can handle....I seem to be incapable of not pushing limits 🤣
by wvfarrier
Wed Dec 24, 2025 6:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: An interesting offering from Uberti
Replies: 20
Views: 3903

Re: An interesting offering from Uberti

Like this
by wvfarrier
Wed Dec 24, 2025 6:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: An interesting offering from Uberti
Replies: 20
Views: 3903

Re: An interesting offering from Uberti

Uberti says it has 6 of the 6-40 screws holding it on. I had all my 92's drilled and tapped for pic rails so its not a big deal to me. My only concern will be how thick a pad to make so I can get a cheek weld.and still see the optic. I will remove it for our cmsa events
by wvfarrier
Wed Dec 24, 2025 6:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1894 AE
Replies: 2
Views: 434

Re: Winchester 1894 AE

Now I am not recommending it but I have about 3000 rounds of spicey 45 colt through mine. My loads are between "ruger only" and 454 casull....zero issues. In fact the rifle is considerably more accurate with these loads than standard pressure. I am using 454 casull brass that has been trim...
by wvfarrier
Tue Dec 23, 2025 3:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: An interesting offering from Uberti
Replies: 20
Views: 3903

Re: An interesting offering from Uberti

Welp, I ordered one so we will see 🤷‍♂️
by wvfarrier
Mon Dec 22, 2025 4:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's See Your "Best" 100-Yard Groups
Replies: 17
Views: 3577

Re: Let's See Your "Best" 100-Yard Groups

Best levergun groups with 45 colt +p handloads
by wvfarrier
Sun Dec 21, 2025 2:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First deer.
Replies: 17
Views: 2154

Re: First deer.

Wow! Nice one