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- Fri Apr 01, 2022 2:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Holsters
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1448
Re: Holsters
Isn’t that a 1911? Caliber doesn’t matter. Sarco sells military type chest holsters for M1911
- Mon Mar 28, 2022 12:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wild Creatures of the Night ... Fierce Beasts .. Incredible Photo
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2781
Re: Wild Creatures of the Night ... Fierce Beasts .. Incredible Photo
I don’t get the war on raccoons some of you have. I have never had them do anything to me. I have killed some when hunting. Caught one live once. I have just watched most. But I have never had them tear up anything or kill chickens. And they live pretty much everywhere around here.
- Sun Mar 27, 2022 1:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wild Creatures of the Night ... Fierce Beasts .. Incredible Photo
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2781
Re: Wild Creatures of the Night ... Fierce Beasts .. Incredible Photo
They are about the toughest creatures I have ever seen. I killed a couple with a pump up pellet rifle. It was gruesome and prolonged. I don’t think I would kill another unless it was actively doing something harmful. At the time my daddy was a coon hunter. Coon hunters didn’t care for them because t...
- Sat Mar 26, 2022 5:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My Morning Was Free So
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1221
Re: My Morning Was Free So
Those are beautiful. I use those ugly Speer swaged bullets. What charge do you like?
- Sat Mar 26, 2022 1:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shorter barrels
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2158
Re: Shorter barrels
I tend to favor shorter barrels but have some long barreled shotguns and a few 24 in barreled rifles. I do like 1911s in five inch and single action revolvers around five and half. Double actions I prefer 3 to 4. I have snubbies and a six inch 586 though. My favorite is a four inch Nframe 45 acp. My...
- Fri Mar 18, 2022 12:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger Red Label 20 ga
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1243
Re: Ruger Red Label 20 ga
If you like it and can afford it, get it. Ruger hasn’t made shotguns for awhile. The 20 is definitely a lot less chunky than the twelve and is what the Red Label was designed around. Selectable barrels in IC and M will do about anything you would want to do with 20 double in the field. I’ve seen man...
- Sat Mar 05, 2022 7:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just purchased a large frame Win1894 in 450Marlin
- Replies: 33
- Views: 3066
Re: Just purchased a large frame Win1894 in 450Marlin
If I remember right Big Bores preceded Angle Eject briefly then were made concurrently with Angle eject features for a long time but in low numbers. I do not believe there are different frame sizes of 1894s. I know the Big Bores had the beefy rear receivers but have read they aren’t really necessary...
- Fri Mar 04, 2022 11:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Looking for a barrel for a Rossi .357 levergun
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2096
Re: Looking for a barrel for a Rossi .357 levergun
I understand. I have a full length 45 Rossi and it seems unwieldy to me although it points and holds very well. I imagine the 36 bore is that much worse. I’ve thought of shortening it but I have a standard Marlin 44 so I haven’t. If I get a 357 I want a 16 or 18 1/2 inch for a utility(be there) gun.
- Sun Feb 27, 2022 1:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rugerlins.... ( Ruger + Marlin )
- Replies: 5
- Views: 720
Re: Rugerlins.... ( Ruger + Marlin )
I imagine Microgroove will not be reintroduced in any caliber
- Sun Feb 20, 2022 6:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sad news about our comrade M.M. Wright
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3460
Re: Sad news about our comrade M.M. Wright
Sad to hear. I recently bought some bullets he posted here. He was a pleasure to do business with. I lost my daddy Feb 5. Seems like a lot of people going lately.
- Sun Feb 20, 2022 4:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rem .30 150gr CL?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 473
Re: Rem .30 150gr CL?
I think you did alright on the CLs. That’s a popular bullet in a popular caliber and weight. You can always sell or trade to get something else. Pretty good hunting bullet too.
The lighter ones will probably do well in the blackout or any 30 for varmints and such. It is not a deer bullet though.
The lighter ones will probably do well in the blackout or any 30 for varmints and such. It is not a deer bullet though.
- Sun Feb 20, 2022 4:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin 1894 vs Steel Henry Big Boy action Strength
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2968
Re: Marlin 1894 vs Steel Henry Big Boy action Strength
I thought the Henry was basically a Marlin copy but idk
- Sun Feb 20, 2022 10:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rem .30 150gr CL?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 473
Re: Rem .30 150gr CL?
You used to find these loaded in 308 and 30-06 anywhere ammo was sold. I see them as best for those two cartridges and those of similar speed for deer size game. Would probably be fine in 30-30 at closer ranges. Idk about 300 blk. The 130s are varmint bullets. Probably work well for practice and pes...
- Mon Feb 14, 2022 6:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 71-348
- Replies: 4
- Views: 613
Re: 71-348
Just get it and worry about feeding it later. I got a 444 in this drought and a member posted cases for sale. Another posted a bunch of bullets. Dies are available. You don’t have to do everything at once and the rifle is the most limited factor in this.
- Thu Feb 10, 2022 8:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: S&W Schofield 2000
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1336
Re: S&W Schofield 2000
I don’t see why Cowboy Special wouldn’t chamber and fire just fine at proper 45 ACP length headspaced on the mouth. Not sure why anyone would want to with ACP brass being much more available and auto rim brass being a superior option.
- Thu Feb 10, 2022 8:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone have or has heard of issues w/ The new King Cobra?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1189
Re: Anyone have or has heard of issues w/ The new King Cobra?
That’s looks both handy and shootable
- Thu Feb 10, 2022 8:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: If you could intercede with prayer, or send good thoughts
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1905
Re: If you could intercede with prayer, or send good thoughts
Prayers her way
- Tue Feb 08, 2022 7:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: S&W Schofield 2000
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1336
Re: S&W Schofield 2000
Is the case too short to adjust a 45 Colt die? I mean I have dies that say 38sp/357mag/max. That is a lot of length difference
- Sun Feb 06, 2022 1:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: RIP Daddy
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2226
RIP Daddy
My daddy passed away earlier this evening at the hospice center. It seems he was too sick by the time we figured out something was seriously wrong. I have a mixture of feelings but saw this coming before today. It’s still hard to believe he was living alone right before Christmas and see his rapid d...
- Sun Feb 06, 2022 1:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Reloading Info for a specific Hornady bullet
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1632
Re: Reloading Info for a specific Hornady bullet
Short story is pointy bullets are longer than blunt bullets within a certain weight range. overall length will be longer in standard cases. If you deep seat the bullets to get within overall length with the pointy bullets pressure will rise. The bullets were designed to be used in shorter cases and ...
- Thu Jan 27, 2022 6:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayer request for Ron White
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3165
Re: Prayer request for Ron White
I pray for Mr White’s speedy recovery. I recently did some business with him and he is a true gentleman.
- Wed Jan 26, 2022 4:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayers for a levergunner
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1715
Re: Prayers for a levergunner
I have a feeling I know who but regardless this man is is my prayers.
- Wed Jan 26, 2022 4:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 1876 In 50 Express
- Replies: 33
- Views: 3312
Re: Winchester 1876 In 50 Express
Boy those 1876s are a chunk of a rifle. Really great group there.
- Sat Jan 22, 2022 7:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bought a Remington 760 today. Don't know much about them
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1809
Re: Bought a Remington 760 today. Don't know much about them
The stocks are definitely not original to your rifle. They look like Remington OEM stocks for the 7600 though.
- Fri Jan 14, 2022 6:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: If you like Old S&W........
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2505
Re: If you like Old S&W........
I thought of getting some of those Speer plastic 44 cases and bullets. Primer power only. I could use them in my vaqueros too even in the shop
- Fri Jan 14, 2022 3:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: If you like Old S&W........
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2505
Re: If you like Old S&W........
Mine is in the low four digits. Lockup is decent. A little rotational and fore and aft movement. Seen much worse. Always read they should be shot with black only. I don’t have any Russian brass and my dies are Sp/mag. Like I said it will chamber even a 300 grain magnum jhp. I don’t see why I couldn’...
- Fri Jan 14, 2022 11:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: For you fellers that like Charter Arms guns
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1413
Re: For you fellers that like Charter Arms guns
As a kid around 11 or so, I saw my daddy take a shot at at pigeon sitting on top of a tobacco barn with an Undercover . I’m guessing at least 40 but probably closer to 50 yards. The bird crumpled at the shot. A truly spectacular shot from a cheap belly gun. Thirty some years later that 38 was stolen...
- Thu Jan 13, 2022 11:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: If you like Old S&W........
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2505
Re: If you like Old S&W........
I have one with almost all the nickel gone. Never shot it. I notice it will chamber Special and Magnums ![Shocked :shock:](./images/smilies/icon_eek.gif)
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- Mon Jan 10, 2022 8:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Good Hunter.......And Shot.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1023
Re: A Good Hunter.......And Shot.
If I got an invitation to an elk hunt, a 357 rifle would be near the end of the list of arms I would chose. In perspective though, the range was fairly short with a bullet designed for controlled expansion and penetration in game. It’s not like he just grabbed some random defense JHPs off the shelf....
- Sat Jan 08, 2022 4:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Y'all see the prices for the new Ruger Marlin on Gunbroker?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3418
Re: Y'all see the prices for the new Ruger Marlin on Gunbroker?
Those prices aren’t relative to anything. A Ruger produced Marlin not worth $2000, or even $1500. You can get a Colt Python or Anaconda for $1500. Or a Supergrade M70. Or a high end Kimber bolt rifle or 1911. Ridiculous is right
- Sat Jan 08, 2022 9:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Your first (and I hope only) accidental discharge
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2111
Re: Your first (and I hope only) accidental discharge
I remember a decocking of a Colt 380 that sent a bullet safely to the ground in front of my target. Countless times with air guns seeing what it would do but nothing dangerous. The scariest was after dry firing a 45 Auto N frame. I loaded the revolver to put it away as my defense gun. Somehow the mu...
- Sat Jan 08, 2022 8:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New S&W Pistol
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1484
Re: New S&W Pistol
So just another 9mm pistol claiming to be the latest and greatest. 🥱 The subcompact single action dedicated nine has been done before by Sig, Kimber, Springfield. Double stack micros have recently been done by many. This is a first pairing of both trends. This pistol reminds me of the Kimber Micro ...
- Fri Jan 07, 2022 5:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New S&W Pistol
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1484
Re: New S&W Pistol
Hmm the way I like my autos, Cockable and lockable
- Fri Dec 31, 2021 5:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: From John Taffin - THE RUGER-MARLIN IS HERE!
- Replies: 47
- Views: 5139
Re: From John Taffin - THE RUGER-MARLIN IS HERE!
I’m amazed I bought a pre safety 444S this year for $400. Dirty consignment guns can be a real bargain sometimes.
- Mon Dec 27, 2021 11:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayers for my dad
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1572
Prayers for my dad
My dad was taken to the hospital after complaints of back pain and swollen feet and reports of dementia. He was admitted and looks like he has heart failure, renal disease, dementia, anemia and prostate issues. He is very confused, restless and sometimes agitated. It’s been very hard. He has been li...
- Sat Dec 25, 2021 10:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester Model 70; .250-3000 made in 1948
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2189
Re: Winchester Model 70; .250-3000 made in 1948
That’s a beautiful rifle
- Sat Dec 25, 2021 10:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Interesting 9mm Cellphone...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 571
Re: Interesting 9mm Cellphone...
Pretty cool. Easy to hide and discreet if seen. I wonder how those grips feel under recoil though.
- Fri Dec 24, 2021 7:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WW 210gr 44cal silvertips
- Replies: 8
- Views: 937
Re: WW 210gr 44cal silvertips
I believe that bullet was loaded in 44 special but I’m not certain
- Wed Dec 22, 2021 1:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: From John Taffin - THE RUGER-MARLIN IS HERE!
- Replies: 47
- Views: 5139
Re: From John Taffin - THE RUGER-MARLIN IS HERE!
The forward edges of the comb look weird like it was built with Legos. But otherwise a fine looking rifle. A lot of bolt actions won't group like that
- Mon Dec 13, 2021 10:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30/06 govt.?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1030
Re: 30/06 govt.?
No the 30-06 was replaced by 7.62x51/308 Winchester for services rifles and machine guns long ago. It had a good run though from 1906 to the Vietnam era.
- Sat Dec 04, 2021 4:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POLL ON 357 MAG
- Replies: 42
- Views: 8319
Re: POLL ON 357 MAG
A 3 to 4 inch barrel on whichever frame size suits you. I like S&W but am open to Colt, Kimber, and Ruger too. A 3 to 3 1/2 inch J frame or SP101 would be very handy and versatile. A larger frame gives you more shots than five if that’s important to you.
- Wed Dec 01, 2021 10:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Baldwin: " . . . I didn't pull the trigger."
- Replies: 62
- Views: 11687
Re: Baldwin: " . . . I didn't pull the trigger."
Yeah he should keep quiet. I was wrong in my defense of him earlier. I didn't know what the film making standards were for working with guns. I do know universal rules of gun safety but do not trust everyone else to. Turns out it is much more regimented than I though not only for armorers but the ta...
- Wed Dec 01, 2021 9:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need new holsters or larger pockets
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3174
Re: Need new holsters or larger pockets
I love seeing beat up old guns made into something workable. Nice!
- Wed Dec 01, 2021 7:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How important is a forend cap screw?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1252
Re: How important is a forend cap screw?
So I found some scope mount screws I held on to and put in a torx head with a similar shank length. It seemed a wee bit tighter than the screw in the rifle but it drove in fine with a screwdriver and cinched up well. The head stands a little proud but it's not in the way and doesn't look bad. The he...
- Mon Nov 29, 2021 12:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 44 mag accuracy ??
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1280
Re: 44 mag accuracy ??
Same with most loads. Haven't seen anything yet I thought was terrible including 300s in my Marlin that many say won't stabilize. Seen a few groups around 1.5.
- Sat Nov 27, 2021 12:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Savage 99 rare caliber?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3828
Re: Savage 99 rare caliber?
3500? You have to be kidding me
- Fri Nov 26, 2021 2:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Replacing a Winchester 94 barrel
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4895
Re: Replacing a Winchester 94 barrel
Honestly if you have a rifle configuration the rebore is the best and most economical way to go. JES has a very good national reputation. You rifle would look the same except having a shiny new bore and a new chambering marking of course. If you have a carbine a replacement will work. Changing a rif...
- Fri Nov 26, 2021 2:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How important is a forend cap screw?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1252
Re: How important is a forend cap screw?
I have the stocks and mag off. The hanger is empty on the right. I should have some 6-48 screws tucked away somewhere to try. I’d rather have something in there. The hanger isn’t very tight in the dovetail. It seems cinching down on just one side wouldn’t be a good idea
- Fri Nov 26, 2021 1:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Savage 99 rare caliber?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3828
Re: Savage 99 rare caliber?
I don’t think it is that rare. I remember them being catalog items through much of the 80s. Probably way before
- Fri Nov 26, 2021 1:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Replacing a Winchester 94 barrel
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4895
Re: Replacing a Winchester 94 barrel
What if it is already a 38? His only option would be a rebarrel.