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by 44shooter
Tue Jul 01, 2025 7:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi Brawler anyone?
Replies: 25
Views: 5555

Re: Rossi Brawler anyone?

I have noticed Rossi is chambering guns in intermediate rifle rounds using this action like 223, 300 blk and 350 legend. Rossi will never endorse non SAAMI loads, but I’m thinking the Brawler can take a bit more than standard 45 Colt
by 44shooter
Wed Jun 25, 2025 4:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi 480 if you already have a 454 casull rossi
Replies: 4
Views: 236

Re: Rossi 480 if you already have a 454 casull rossi

I don’t think one is more suitable for any purpose than other
by 44shooter
Wed Jun 25, 2025 4:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 454 pistol opinions
Replies: 3
Views: 213

Re: 454 pistol opinions

Those plus Freedom Arms 83 and Magnum Research BFR short frame to the best of my knowledge
by 44shooter
Sun Jun 22, 2025 2:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger M77 Mark II BOLT GUNS
Replies: 5
Views: 241

Re: Ruger M77 Mark II BOLT GUNS

I bought my stainless Hawkeye 338 RCM used and had to clean some surface rust off which wasn’t difficult at all. The owner hunted with it and I suspect he put it in the safe without a wipe down. The MKII stainless rifles I have seen have been either bright polished stainless or a darker finish calle...
by 44shooter
Thu Jun 19, 2025 11:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help me understand this gun/ammo pressure situation
Replies: 5
Views: 332

Re: Help me understand this gun/ammo pressure situation

My understanding is that the subsequent model 81 was offered in 300 Savage but not the model 8. I don’t know for sure without doing some research nor do I know the differences in the two rifles.
by 44shooter
Mon Jun 16, 2025 1:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's your percentage?
Replies: 17
Views: 720

Re: What's your percentage?

Almost 12%
by 44shooter
Tue May 13, 2025 10:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One MORE thing I can't buy anymore...
Replies: 11
Views: 1051

Re: One MORE thing I can't buy anymore...

Instant tea….gross
by 44shooter
Sat Apr 12, 2025 5:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gifted a rifle
Replies: 26
Views: 11566

Re: Gifted a rifle

A new M70 costs at least $1200. Clean it really well and put it away. Be patient, the bolt and maybe other parts may show up. If not, you can take your time shopping around and getting what you need. That Winchester isn’t eating anything Of course it is worth pointing out that a new model 70 is the...
by 44shooter
Thu Apr 10, 2025 12:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: In shipping box and covered in cosmoline
Replies: 10
Views: 3190

Re: In shipping box and covered in cosmoline

Well it’s not really as new so I don’t think a degreasing and shooting would hurt any value. Don’t think I would twirl it around in a parade though
by 44shooter
Wed Apr 09, 2025 9:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Auto round in a revolver
Replies: 13
Views: 3164

Re: Auto round in a revolver

No, I have not seen it happen with my 45 acp revolver. I haven’t tried my taper crimped lead bullet loads yet. Some guys shoot 45 Super in these.
by 44shooter
Wed Apr 09, 2025 12:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gifted a rifle
Replies: 26
Views: 11566

Re: Gifted a rifle

A new M70 costs at least $1200. Clean it really well and put it away. Be patient, the bolt and maybe other parts may show up. If not, you can take your time shopping around and getting what you need. That Winchester isn’t eating anything
by 44shooter
Tue Apr 08, 2025 11:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Son the Glock-guy having second-thoughts...
Replies: 15
Views: 4084

Re: My Son the Glock-guy having second-thoughts...

I think the Springfield version of the Hi Power is what he should look at. I have smallish hands and find the HP very ergonomic and the Springfield is even better with its grips than the Brownings I have handled. The Springfield holds 15 with its MecGar mags. I find both the Beretta 92 and CZ patter...
by 44shooter
Sun Apr 06, 2025 4:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One Of The Finest Single Action Pistols
Replies: 21
Views: 7126

Re: One Of The Finest Single Action Pistols

It actually makes more sense in that one can keep their grip and open the gate and start ejecting with their left. Once you are used to the other way though everything is backwards
by 44shooter
Wed Apr 02, 2025 5:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIP Val Kilmer
Replies: 15
Views: 4429

Re: RIP Val Kilmer

His portrayal of Colonel Patterson against the Maneaters of Tsavo in the Ghost and the Darkness was excellent as well
by 44shooter
Sat Mar 29, 2025 6:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 50 Sharps
Replies: 13
Views: 4099

Re: 50 Sharps

The 44 Colt was developed for cartridge conversions of the Colt 1860 and intended to take heeled bullets. However the brass can be loaded with the now standard .429 bullets and be fired in 44 specials and magnum. The case is a bit shorter than a 44 special and has a smaller rim. It could make good p...
by 44shooter
Sat Mar 29, 2025 6:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone shoot this ammo?
Replies: 13
Views: 2951

Re: Anyone shoot this ammo?

As for accuracy and recoil, you know how to find out
by 44shooter
Sat Mar 29, 2025 6:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone shoot this ammo?
Replies: 13
Views: 2951

Re: Anyone shoot this ammo?

I would be very surprised if they will expand reliably at 700 or so fps.
by 44shooter
Mon Mar 24, 2025 12:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 348 Winchester for Big Bears
Replies: 20
Views: 4211

Re: 348 Winchester for Big Bears

I don’t know but I would think it would be enough gun. It’s close to heavy bullet 30-06 specs, close to 444, 356, 358. It is not far from 338-06, my 338 RCM, 35 Whelan, 350 mag, the 9.3s and such which are considered fine. A guide might want more as he shoots when things are going badly.
by 44shooter
Sat Mar 22, 2025 1:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What does a Straight Stock Do For You
Replies: 42
Views: 16412

Re: What does a Straight Stock Do For You

It doesn’t make much difference to me in feel and some models look better with one or the other to me. I have both straight and PG stocked lever actions. Generally, I think straight stocks go with carbines/short rifles and PGs go with longer rifles. I tend to like a more open pistol grip even on bol...
by 44shooter
Mon Mar 17, 2025 12:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: DIY Ship's Clock Repair
Replies: 8
Views: 2900

Re: DIY Ship's Clock Repair

Congratulations on getting that timepiece working. It saddens me to see stopped mechanical clocks. Most just need a cleaning and reoiling, sometimes a few worn parts replaced
by 44shooter
Mon Mar 17, 2025 12:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: new to me Ruger Bisley
Replies: 27
Views: 7817

Re: new to me Ruger Bisley

That is an excellent buy!
by 44shooter
Sun Feb 16, 2025 1:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Releasing captive deer into wild herds...??? Crazy...???
Replies: 5
Views: 2221

Re: Releasing captive deer into wild herds...??? Crazy...???

I think it’s a bad idea. I get they are trying to introduce CWD resistance into the population through genetic introduction. Thing is you are introducing the captive deer’s entire genome into the population which unknown consequences into the future. This could very well reduce the population fitnes...
by 44shooter
Wed Feb 12, 2025 1:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Bisley .41 magnum
Replies: 45
Views: 14344

Re: New Bisley .41 magnum

44Shooter, I have not seen any warnings to avoid the hottest loads in a medium frame Ruger .41 magnum but I am certain that Ruger covered all their bases before releasing these revolvers. Considering their .480 Ruger and .454 Casull revolvers with "Carpenter" alloys used in their cylinder...
by 44shooter
Wed Feb 12, 2025 1:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Bisley .41 magnum
Replies: 45
Views: 14344

Re: New Bisley .41 magnum

+p would be fine I’m sure, as would equivalent 45 Colt pressures (23k). I’m not sure about 45 Super, but I think it would handle it
by 44shooter
Wed Feb 12, 2025 12:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Bisley .41 magnum
Replies: 45
Views: 14344

Re: New Bisley .41 magnum

. Is a 'medium frame' for a single-action Ruger a regular 'Blackhawk' frame (and the Super Blackhawk the large, and Vaqureo the small...???) Not quite. Original flattop Blackhawks are medium-frame as are the New Vaquero, the 50th anniversary 357 and other modern flattops like this 41. The medium is...
by 44shooter
Sat Feb 08, 2025 1:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You think you are a real hog killer?
Replies: 15
Views: 6951

Re: You think you are a real hog killer?

Those would be nice eating size. Probably no time to deal with that on the job though
by 44shooter
Fri Feb 07, 2025 9:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 64A
Replies: 19
Views: 15868

Re: Winchester 64A

I have the one my dad and his siblings bought for my granddaddy. Very light for a full size rifle. It now wears a Williams peep I bought for my dad after he inherited it.
by 44shooter
Fri Feb 07, 2025 11:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thinking of a Bolt Gun
Replies: 32
Views: 25357

Re: Thinking of a Bolt Gun

You need to go out and examine different makes. Work the bolt, and safety, check out how the bolt locks up and how the magazine system works. There are many similarities, but they are not all the same. Take your time and find out what you like. If you are just getting one, get exactly what you want....
by 44shooter
Sat Dec 21, 2024 10:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For folks who don’t like LIVER….?
Replies: 36
Views: 11917

Re: For folks who don’t like LIVER….?

You can cook tiny pieces of liver in broth style gravy to bolden the flavor without it tasting like full blast liver. It’s good in egg gravy on turkey, dressing, cream potatoes etc
by 44shooter
Sat Nov 09, 2024 8:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good morning (deer hunting photo)
Replies: 48
Views: 13112

Re: Good morning

Very nice buck. Excellent revolver too
by 44shooter
Thu Nov 07, 2024 7:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 44 Magnum Rifle for Elk?
Replies: 31
Views: 5537

Re: 44 Magnum Rifle for Elk?

Personally I would keep it under 100 yards but otherwise I think you are good to go assuming good shot placement. I put the Federal 300 gr hard cast load the long way through a whitetail.
by 44shooter
Sun Nov 03, 2024 8:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite/Least Favorite to Reload/Most Reloaded Cartridges
Replies: 63
Views: 16759

Re: Favorite/Least Favorite to Reload/Most Reloaded Cartridges

So far I really like handloading 45 acp. 38 Special is pretty fun too
by 44shooter
Sat Nov 02, 2024 12:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interesting ammo topic has came up
Replies: 13
Views: 2337

Re: Interesting ammo topic has came up

Am I understanding that you are firing LR ammo with a WRF case sleeved around it? If so, how do you extract the sleeve from the cylinder? Do the two cases just stick together? I’m wondering if you can somehow make fixed (but removable) chamber inserts to allow chambering LR or the shorter cartridges...
by 44shooter
Wed Oct 09, 2024 5:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The hillary hole
Replies: 17
Views: 4590

Re: The hillary hole

I think it is a legacy of the group that bought S&W a while back. The company had some sort of safety trigger apparatus . I don’t care for it either but I have bought two revolvers that have it and don’t let it worry me
by 44shooter
Tue Oct 01, 2024 8:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is Reloading Getting Too Expensive to Consider?
Replies: 49
Views: 10417

Re: Is Reloading Getting Too Expensive to Consider?

I would say with that with recurrent ammo supply issues and resulting high prices, it is too expensive not to consider reloading. Yes we still need consumable supplies, but components have a degree of flexibility. Also you can keep making the same load. Factory loads are often discontinued, changed,...
by 44shooter
Tue Oct 01, 2024 7:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W Model 1
Replies: 18
Views: 3710

Re: S&W Model 1

What an amazing inheritance!
by 44shooter
Sun Sep 22, 2024 6:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Funky Shotshell
Replies: 6
Views: 1415

Re: Funky Shotshell

That’s definitely lead shot from an earlier time. Do not take them waterfowling. I used these as a teen and they killed squirrels WAY OUT there (I bypassed the weaker Rabbit and Squirrel version). Should do fine on turkey too with the right choke.
by 44shooter
Fri Sep 20, 2024 5:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday 44shooter
Replies: 2
Views: 939

Re: Happy Birthday 44shooter

Thank you!
by 44shooter
Mon Sep 02, 2024 6:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: identifying scope mounts on a side lever
Replies: 5
Views: 1541

Re: identifying scope mounts on a side lever

Leupold Dual dovetail for sure. Readily available rings. Rock solid system
by 44shooter
Sun Sep 01, 2024 4:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The ugliest Lever Gun ever
Replies: 24
Views: 6420

Re: The ugliest Lever Gun ever

Pat C wrote: Sat Aug 31, 2024 7:46 pm Looks like one of those gator hunter rifles rode in 5 gal bucket with rotten chicken scraps.
And used as the boat paddle AND the anchor!
by 44shooter
Sun Sep 01, 2024 2:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The ugliest Lever Gun ever
Replies: 24
Views: 6420

Re: The ugliest Lever Gun ever

That’s horrible. Yet, I would like to have it
by 44shooter
Tue Aug 27, 2024 12:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It was a Model 10 Day
Replies: 14
Views: 4829

Re: It was a Model 10 Day

Grizz wrote: Mon Aug 26, 2024 8:12 pm is the Model 10 the same as the Model 66, only different? my 66 is more accurate than I am, AND it has the best trigger on any firearm i have . . .
Same frame size and lock work. Different sights, steels and chambering
by 44shooter
Sat Aug 24, 2024 11:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning 92 44 mag.....I did
Replies: 23
Views: 6308

Re: Browning 92 44 mag.....should I?

I passed on a $600 one around 2005 and regretted it. Lever action prices have gone way up across the board since then. You don’t see B92s for sale that often. Well made, no added safeties, it probably a great buy assuming there are no mechanical problems
by 44shooter
Sun Aug 18, 2024 7:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 348 Range day. Interesting results
Replies: 8
Views: 2351

Re: 348 Range day. Interesting results

Got to love it when it’s easy. I would do the same thing
by 44shooter
Sun Aug 18, 2024 7:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Send Lawyers, Guns and Money!
Replies: 62
Views: 21936

Re: Send Lawyers, Guns and Money!

At least she won’t be selling your guns again. Seriously I know it sucks. We get used to people even when it may not be ideal. Keep yourself busy and take care of yourself and you will be alright
by 44shooter
Thu Aug 15, 2024 5:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stock finishes?
Replies: 15
Views: 5950

Re: Stock finishes?

Looks much better without the bowling ball finish
by 44shooter
Fri Aug 09, 2024 6:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Replacing the Marlin stock bullseye.
Replies: 21
Views: 8062

Re: Replacing the Marlin stock bullseye.

What happens to them that they need to be replaced?
by 44shooter
Thu Aug 08, 2024 7:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heritage manufacturing / Rossi 92s
Replies: 12
Views: 5890

Re: Heritage manufacturing / Rossi 92s

They all are under Taurus. The Heritage 92 is made in Brazil just like Rossi. Like Chevy/GMC. And the Roscoe is just a Taurus 85. Maybe they are doing some brand restructuring
by 44shooter
Sun Aug 04, 2024 6:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Couple old single shots
Replies: 14
Views: 5447

Re: Couple old single shots

First time I’ve seen a roller shotgun. It looks so clean and balanced.
by 44shooter
Sun Aug 04, 2024 5:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Targets!!!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 2867

Re: Targets!!!!!

Do you eat those? I read you can eat the fruit and the pads. We only have tiny ones here and only on the sandy coast