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Wrangler John

I've been treated for gout since I was in my mid 20's. Most recently with 500 mg Colbenemid (Colchicine and Benemid). I had to stop it before surgery (it intensifies general anesthetic) so my right big toe swelled up and I could hardly walk. The pain management doc shot up my toe with cortisone so I...

Wrangler John

The Siamese Mauser is one fine platform for the .45-70. I built one back in the '70's with a 26" Douglas XX barrel 1:18' twist for the 500 grain bullet. Used Buehler scope mount and low safety as that was the trick setup of the day. Micro Sight did the barrel work and drilled and tapped the mou...

Wrangler John

Check with Midwest Gun Works, www.midwestgunworks.com for parts and service if you haven't a local gunsmith. I had a new Browning M-71 that I purchased and put in the safe for about 20 years before shooting it. Lever would drop at each shot, of course the warranty was long gone. Sent it to Mid West ...

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Yep, but the .45-70 really shines in a Siamese Mauser action where you can seat the bullet out and load to insane levels. I remember shooting 500 grain jacketed and cast bullets at 2,100 to 2,200 fps and realizing that my anatomy was the limiting factor. Dang thing shot perty good too, but I had a 1...

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There is one cartridge that I have that may be of interest, although mine's chambered in a bolt action, it was designed for the lever action by Bob Hutton and P.O. Ackley, called the 'Lever Power' series. The .35-348 Winchester Ackley Improved. They made up a series on the same principle, it can be ...

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Not wanting to shill for Wolf Publishing, but I start looking for loads at http://www.loaddata.com where they have a database of 180,000+ loads. Including excerpts from all the recent manuals. Costs $30.00 a year. One load listed there shows the Barnes 250 with 59.0 of AAC 3100 producing 2134 fps an...

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If'n you all dry fire without a snap cap be sure it's a rifle where parts are available. Them Browning Lever reproductions are becoming hard to get parts for - especially the '95. I would not dry fire an original antique or collector's model. I do not dry fire my Colt SA's. I have boxes of Ruger sin...

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There was a very large sporting goods store in San Mateo, California up until the late 1960's - early '70's, Ellingson's. Owned by a Bill Ellingson, who had on display a very large collection of Winchester rifles, including every lever Winchester made, including 1873 One-of One Thousands, and One of...

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Then there is the obscure (my favorite kind of cartridge) 7mm International Rimmed. A .30-30 necked down, fireformed into an almost Ackley Improved configuration. It isn't a rifle round, rather a pistol round chambered in my Wichita International SS pistol. This is a break open pistol that looks lik...

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A heart dedicated to service and fellowship is a treasure. Sharing the Holy Day with those who hunger for fellowship and good company is a holy act. As for me, I have never felt alone. There is always an unseen yet familiar presence with me, one that has been with me all my life, bestowing blessings...

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If you are feeling loss for a dog, what does that make you? It makes you a compassionate and empathetic soul. One that when faced with a difficult decision, he takes the path to protect his family, yet express sorrow and loss for the life of a pet. There is one thing I learned from observing life: T...

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I am in total agreement on Open Range , and so is my wife. We both agree that the movie taps into what was once the American spirit of self-sufficiency, Independence and justice. Likewise, the movie Tombstone , although hampered by a script that played fast and loose with historical accuracy, it did...

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Saw a flashing light in the sky one dark night, way up there where planes don't fly. Turns out it was a tumbling satellite traveling SE to NW. Then one evening, just after dark while on Mount Lassen, I saw a really cool bright light low in the sky moving quite rapidly. Then it faded away as it moved...

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I was in Dillons in Scottsdale buying some supplies a few years ago and checked on 45-70 brass it was very high in price so I passed when we returned home I checked midway and starline 45-70 was really cheap so I contacted the tech who has the gatling guns and told him about the sale for about $45/...

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See, I knew it! Folks that like lever rifles have a romantic streak buried somewhere deep inside. It's a streak that resonates with historical things, things of the past that appeal to the imagination, that sense of adventure, the innocence and promise of youth. It isn't just a man thing either, my ...

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In the December-January 2009 Handloader Gary Sciuchetti wrote an article on .308 accuracy loading. In the article he tested 10 brands of brass for endurance. Winchester was in the middle of the pack, failing at 14 shots. Norma went the longest failing at the 24th shot. Both Remington plain and plate...

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If you have access to the RFD Channel, you can watch Trains and Locomotives on Monday's 3:00 pm PST, 6:00 pm EST, or the repeat on Saturday's at 6:00 am PST, 9:00 am EST. Covers it all from steam, diesel, freight, passenger service including vintage "named trains" Daylight, Super Chief, et...

Wrangler John

From the Shilen Barrel website: "We get this question many times and have a great deal of difficulty helping some customers understand that a rifle barrel does not have to be spotless to shoot great. Many times more harm than good is done in trying to get it that way." . . . "The same...

Wrangler John

I agree with White's cowboy Packer. Because they lace up they prevent ankle twists when mounting-dismounting from a horse or truck, they are more useful than a slip-on. They will make a custom last to fit your foot, but they have so many already that one is likely going to match your measurements. B...

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I agree with Sixgun. When forming to a smaller caliber, or moving a neck into the shoulder area you need to inside ream. However this should be done with a neck ream die and reamer especially made for the purpose. Inside reaming removes the excess brass from the interior, decreasing the possibility ...

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No problemo. I found my computer glasses work really cool for open pistol sights. They focus at arms length plus and minus a bit. So I had trifocals made up with the computer prescription as the center correction and shoot with it. That also works with dashboard gauges where reading and distance cor...

Wrangler John

There is more to hearing protection than just a set of muffs. All the electronic brands I researched had a noise reduction factor of from 20-25 dB, allowing sound levels between 82-85 dB to reach the ear. Anything above 85 db usually requires corrective action, as it is injurious over time. All soun...

Wrangler John

Just a thought, and probably not worth a salty chocolate éclair, but what about a 9410? I would really be worried about shooting a varmint with a .44 Magnum or even a .45 Colt in my home, because there's a good chance that that slug is going to pay a visit my neighbor's next door or across the stree...

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There is a statement in the decision: "Respondent conceded at oral argument that he does not “have a problem with . . . licensing” and that the District’s law is permissible so long as it is “not enforced in an arbitrary and capricious manner.” Tr. of Oral Arg. 74–75. We therefore assume that p...

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All this doom and gloom is quite symptomatic of a particular mindset, the one that involves guilt over our national success and wealth. I am reminded of the dire predictions I read while folding my newspapers for delivery back in 1960. We would run out of oil in twenty years, the population bomb wou...

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I added a MSD Electronic Ignition module and adjustable timing control to my old Chevy van with a 350 V-8. This allows me to advance or retard ignition timing depending on the gasoline right from the driver's seat. If the fuel pings I can adjust it right out. Units are CARB approved for Calif. with ...

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Some thoughts on oil: The oil companies don't need to worry about crude supply, they raise prices when it's low - to recover cost and maintain profits. They lower prices when it's abundant and still recover cost and maintain profits due to larger sales volume. I shifted some retirement investments i...

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Yep, I too love Prop 13. I'm officially disabled (Social Security) and retired, my wife just retired, so without Prop 13, we'd be forced to sell our home. See, here's the deal. Our tract home cost $35,000 in 1960 when bought new by the family. It's in what is now considered a premiere neighborhood f...

Wrangler John

Congrats on your new job. Twenty years or so ago I used to shoot IHMSA matches at the Ukiah Gun Club. Here's their link:

www.ukiahgunclub.com

Seems they are still going strong and offer a bunch of activities. These were real good folks, so you may want to drop by.

Wrangler John

There are forces in this country that don't want you to have inexpensive and abundant fuel. The reside mainly in the environmental and left of center power structure, read Democratic Party leadership. I worked for a major California County as a Park Ranger for 32 years, over those years I witnessed ...

Wrangler John

JB Weld also works well for epoxy bedding scope bases to receivers, and as a filler for stock inletting. It has better thin section strength and hardness than most "flexible" bedding epoxies. I also used it to install a replacement sight on a Blackhawk, it worked until the barrel was chang...

Wrangler John

CRS has a good point. You don't have to ride horses to have a good time with them. Ponies are a less expensive alternative, and everyone in the family can work them, if you learn to drive them instead of ride! A simple jog cart or governess's cart will work, they come with pneumatic bicycle tires an...

Wrangler John

I worked with horses (American Saddlebreds, Hackney Ponies and Standardbreds) for many years at a major show stable and breeding farm. What I can vouch for is the fact that horses are like people, each has its own personality within the gamut of equine behavior. Each has a predisposition for a certa...

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Just heard on Fox News that over 80% of the victims had long criminal records, and over 90% of the perpetrators were felons and gang members, can't remember the actual numbers - but they were above the percentages I mention. Seems criminal control is the problem. Maybe we need a penal colony where t...

Wrangler John

Remington 700 is as accurate as any in the price range. One good feature is that a wide variety of accessory and custom parts are available. Not many serious benchrest competitors are using Remington 700 actions these days, as a precision purpose built custom action can be had that is ready to go, w...

Wrangler John

Turnbull's rifles are works of art, museum quality works at that. They are for the connoisseur, and priced accordingly. I was at one point thinking seriously of having one of my Brownings redone to a bigger bore by Mr. Turnbull, until sanity overcame me. It isn't the cost, it's the practicality, I j...

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Browning sold all the spare parts for the Miroku produced reproductions to other vendors about twenty years out from production. I had to send my M-71 carbine to Midwest Gun Works for repair. They had to replace the locking bars, which were defective from day one! Don't ever believe that it's your h...

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Wrangler John, that's exactly the reason I sold my Browning High Grade in 45-70. I think they're just too pretty a gun to take into the woods and beat up. The stock finish is a hard finish, like a polyurethane, so anyone who gets a ding in their stock is going to have a hard time repairing it. And,...

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Here's a couple of pictures of my M-65 in 219 Bee. http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj241/Wrangler-John/Browning65-3.jpg http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj241/Wrangler-John/Browning65-1.jpg Bought it new, in fact I think I special ordered it when they were first available. Never fired, never ha...

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No, the crescent buttplate on the 1886 is worse. Ouch!

Wrangler John

Smoked pipes and cigars for 40 years. Loved Balkin Sobrani when it was available, now I smoke Balkan Sasieni blended by a member of the family that produced Sobrani. A new shipment is on its way to me as I write. I think better when puffing on a pipe. Stogies are for relaxation, but the pipe is a an...

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Hey guys the problem isn't domestic partners, it's illegal aliens. Here's what happened, a lot of Hispanic illegals, and legals too, "rent" their employer health care card to another person without coverage to cover a sick child(adults too). Most illegals are afraid to seek medical care le...

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I joined this forum to learn about leverguns and the pistols that such people favor. But I've learned that the people who post the most here can't be more farther right-wing than Gingus Kahn and that they can't even support McCain - in fact they post links insuaitaing that he's a traiter. I was in ...

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"Best," that word is hard to define. My favorite is the Browning or Winchester Model 1895 in .30-40 Krag or .30-06. Mine is in .30-06. What it offers is better balance with the box-type magazine, use of pointed bullets, and a cartridge with more ballistic prowess than many others. Ammo is ...

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Works for me, the only way to get a load is to experiment with several different powder charges and bullet combinations. You are trying to balance two completely different firearms here. The 2400 loads always worked well for me in an old Ruger .44 Semi-auto carbine. They also worked well in every re...

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ORs gun laws are rapidly becoming as draconian as CAs. Many ex-patriot Californians are in power up there and brought their "anti" views with them. They aren't that bad, my buddy in Bend just walks into the Sportsman's Warehouse or Nosler and picks up a rifle, they got instant check! He e...

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Yeah, I just went to the store with the Mrs.. Loaf of French bread cost $4.00. Diesel cost $3.89 a gallon - that's the winter blend with less energy and mileage. Beef is going between $6.00 and $9.50 a pound - at Costco! Inflation is at 7% I read somewhere, except the Govt. cooks the books, to keep ...

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I'm still trying to understand why you guys are discussing religion and groups or society's on a gun site! Why not just drop it and get back to friendly chat about guns, ammo and reloading. :? Mike Because the ownership of firearms is also about fellowship, and these forums become the old potbellie...

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Yep - California is a free range mental asylum thanks to the idiots on both sides of the ballots. I knew there'd be trouble back in the '60's and '70's when I passed Ken Kesey's house in La Honda, and saw the Sheriff hanging in effigy. Seems old Ken, Tom Wolf, Ken Babbs, Wavy Gravy, The Grateful Dea...

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Tradition says one of my ancestors was the founder of Scottish Rite Freemasonry, Sir Francis Bacon, adopted son of Elizabeth Tudor and Regent of England for a time. Having been a member of a related fraternal order that used Masonic Temples for meetings, all I can offer is that without the Freemason...

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