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by Bruce in WV
Wed Nov 22, 2023 9:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gold Dots in lever action?
Replies: 10
Views: 564

Re: Gold Dots in lever action?

Better safe than sorry - its a “no go”!
Thank you, sir.
by Bruce in WV
Wed Nov 22, 2023 9:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gold Dots in lever action?
Replies: 10
Views: 564

Re: Gold Dots in lever action?

Thank you, JimT. I need to consider the shape of the jhp, d th filler, too: is it safe to rest on the rear of the cartridge in front of it?
by Bruce in WV
Wed Nov 22, 2023 8:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gold Dots in lever action?
Replies: 10
Views: 564

Gold Dots in lever action?

I have a large # of 38 Spl 135gr Short Barrel Gold Dots I’d like to use in a trapper length 357 lever gun. Is this a safe cartridge in the tube feed (it looks safe to the naked eye, but that’s a guess, not fact).
by Bruce in WV
Mon Nov 06, 2023 4:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Torque specs for lever guns?
Replies: 2
Views: 229

Torque specs for lever guns?

I just bought a in/lb Weaver torque wrench and am going through my gun cabinet and resetting critical tolerances of my rifles, primarily stock screws and optic bases and rings. I got to the 1894 lever gun, reset the optics screws and am scratching my head over what else to check. Q: Are there any ac...
by Bruce in WV
Tue Jul 18, 2023 5:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 38 special and 44 special RNFP Home defense ammo out of carbines
Replies: 33
Views: 1018

Re: 38 special and 44 special RNFP Home defense ammo out of carbines

The 38 special 135gr Gold Dot short barrel is available. It seems to meet most/all? of your criteria if it will feed in your gun. Search ammoseek.dot on 38 special/135 grs and it shows only one dealer with it in stock (https://www.308ammo.com/SPEER-38-SPECIAL-P-135gr-GOLD-DOT-HP-50rd-BOX-p/53921.htm...
by Bruce in WV
Sat Jul 15, 2023 7:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 38 special and 44 special RNFP Home defense ammo out of carbines
Replies: 33
Views: 1018

Re: 38 special and 44 special RNFP Home defense ammo out of carbines

XTP bullets feed very reliably in my Marlin 1894, like my practice RNFP’s, and are designed to expand at very low velocities, as low as 700 fps in the 38’s and 750 fps in the 44’s.

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by Bruce in WV
Fri Feb 10, 2023 6:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday To Bruce in WV
Replies: 2
Views: 160

Re: Happy Birthday To Bruce in WV

Thanks. Spent a few fun hours hand fitting a WWG Bear Proof Ejector in my 1894CBC. Its fussy work, requiring many "reassemble and try" steps to get it right.
My wife calls it my "shop therapy": smart woman!
https://www.wildwestguns.com/product/be ... f-ejector/
by Bruce in WV
Sun Feb 05, 2023 2:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UPDATED: Powder available locally Feb 02/23
Replies: 10
Views: 470

Re: UPDATED: Powder available locally Feb 02/23

Further down I-81, a little south of Winchester, VA, is Miller’s Ace Hardware, in Stephens City. I was in there this morning. They are very well stocked in powder, primers (except for large rifle), brass, bullets, and ammo. Prices were high, but not exorbitant. I don’t know about anyplace else in th...
by Bruce in WV
Thu Feb 02, 2023 9:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UPDATED: Powder available locally Feb 02/23
Replies: 10
Views: 470

Re: Powder available locally Feb 02/23

No primers, no percussion caps.
by Bruce in WV
Thu Feb 02, 2023 12:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UPDATED: Powder available locally Feb 02/23
Replies: 10
Views: 470

Re: Powder available locally Feb 02/23

No primers. I bought some basics today: this is what I paid. The shelves are not stocked deep. Its pretty much what you see.
Unique $35
2400 $39
R22 $47
Blue Dot $37
452 250gr XTP 100ct $33
by Bruce in WV
Thu Feb 02, 2023 8:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UPDATED: Powder available locally Feb 02/23
Replies: 10
Views: 470

UPDATED: Powder available locally Feb 02/23

A small local gun shop has received a powder shipment that includes a number of useful levergun choices. They DO NOT ship, it is in store pick up only. I hesitate to post their info because some internet users can be abusive to merchants who will not bend their rules for them. The store is near the ...
by Bruce in WV
Tue Nov 15, 2022 1:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mcpherson on Leverguns
Replies: 46
Views: 1838

Re: Mcpherson on Leverguns

Gentlemen, First, JimT, thank you for facilitating this thread. Your knowledge of the gun world, key personalities, guns and equipment is invaluable to the communities in which you participate. We are in your debt. Secondly, Mic, thank you for the informative response. My original question was to in...
by Bruce in WV
Mon Nov 14, 2022 10:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mcpherson on Leverguns
Replies: 46
Views: 1838

Mcpherson on Leverguns

I've only 'gotten serious' about the leverguns I've owned and shot in the last few years, so I did not know about this book until I saw a reference to it last month. I got a copy off Amazon and have enjoyed it, learned a lot, and applied some of the recommendations to solve problems. Wonderful colle...
by Bruce in WV
Sat Oct 15, 2022 4:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Zombie thread: Loading 45 Colt based on Paco's writings
Replies: 25
Views: 2573

Zombie thread: Loading 45 Colt based on Paco's writings

Shoulder has healed and loving the plinking loads of 7.5gr Unique and the Acme RNFP coated bullet. This rifle is a joy to shoot! This is a JM 1894 Cowboy Competition Limited Edition in 45 Colt. A working gun, set up for hunting. Rhodesian sling, Holosun 508T-GR, neutered the safety, and exchanged Hi...
by Bruce in WV
Wed Dec 01, 2021 9:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Zombie thread: Loading 45 Colt based on Paco's writings
Replies: 25
Views: 2573

Aftermath for the OP

I'm an older fella, and I think those 10 moderately heavy loads I tested a month ago may have done some damage to my shoulder joint. I'm not the weepy type, but it aches pretty bad sometimes. I'll tell my chiropractor next visit to see what he can do. I've given up heavier reloads, but I'm not ready...
by Bruce in WV
Mon Nov 08, 2021 11:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Zombie thread: Loading 45 Colt based on Paco's writings
Replies: 25
Views: 2573

Re: Loading 45 Colt based on Paco's writings

Never ignore good advice from the experts when you request and receive it! Loaded a box of "Paco" level H-110 cartridges for the rare bear problem, and all the rest at general purpose Unique levels. Thank you, gentlemen, for your help. Of course, now I've got almost 2# of H-110 I have no u...
by Bruce in WV
Thu Nov 04, 2021 3:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Zombie thread: Loading 45 Colt based on Paco's writings
Replies: 25
Views: 2573

Re: Loading 45 Colt based on Paco's writings

Dropped the powder charge 10% from the MAX and shot some test rounds. First 3 in one overlapping group at 50 yds (the only range available today). Recoil in the rifle is like my sxs 10ga goose gun, so OK but don't want to shoot a lot in one session. Recoil/blast in the Redhawk was a fun-house ride, ...
by Bruce in WV
Thu Nov 04, 2021 9:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Zombie thread: Loading 45 Colt based on Paco's writings
Replies: 25
Views: 2573

Zombie thread: Loading 45 Colt based on Paco's writings

I'm loading some 45 Colt with 250gr Acme Hi-Tek coated RNFP bullets and H-110 for a modern Marlin 1894 CBC Ltd lever gun at a max of 100yds. This ammo will also be used in a 4" Ruger Redhawk with Uncle Mike rubber grips, max 25yds I want a does-everything load, from problem black bears and lots...
by Bruce in WV
Wed Feb 12, 2020 8:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Bruce in WV.
Replies: 2
Views: 615

Re: Happy Birthday Bruce in WV.

Thank you.

Getting older requires adjustments: put an RMR on my Marlin 1894 44mag cuz the regular sights don't work so well any more, and loading my 240gr plinking rounds with Titegroup at reduced velocities to keep recoil from banging me too hard. Adapt and overcome!
by Bruce in WV
Thu Nov 28, 2019 9:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 94AE 44 mag Timber Scout?
Replies: 7
Views: 1920

Re: 94AE 44 mag Timber Scout?

"As a deer cartridge, the .44 Mag works well out to about 125yds (+/-); but as a rifle, I'd much rather use a rifle with an action designed for the pistol cartridge length (as opposed to full-length cartridges) - like a Winchester/Rossi Model 1892/92 or a Marlin 1894/94. As a further considerat...
by Bruce in WV
Wed Nov 27, 2019 11:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 94AE 44 mag Timber Scout?
Replies: 7
Views: 1920

94AE 44 mag Timber Scout?

I may make a trade for a minty 94AE 44 mag Timber Scout. Little on the net other than old promo pic and dates of production (2005-2006?).
Anybody here have practical experience with this model as a hunting rifle for Eastern woodlands deer?
by Bruce in WV
Sun Apr 21, 2019 12:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Update - Looking for old style Marlin 1894 ejector
Replies: 6
Views: 1046

Re: Update - Looking for old style Marlin 1894 ejector

I just lost a very long update due to a site server problem. AAAARRRRRRRRGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!

Short version: I ended completely rebuilding the gun. It runs good now.
by Bruce in WV
Wed Apr 03, 2019 3:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Update - Looking for old style Marlin 1894 ejector
Replies: 6
Views: 1046

Re: Looking for old style Marlin 1894 ejector

marlinman93 wrote: Wed Apr 03, 2019 11:33 am Contact Larry Osborne at:

marlingunscrews@gmail.com 208-651-6300

He carries all the old Marlin screws, and a number of common parts.
Larry has the part in stock; I ordered it! Thank you for the link and info.
by Bruce in WV
Wed Apr 03, 2019 5:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Update - Looking for old style Marlin 1894 ejector
Replies: 6
Views: 1046

Re: Looking for old style Marlin 1894 ejector

Wisners may have them. http://www.wisnersinc.com/ Wisners shows a redesigned part (314168) that replaces the original design in the 1894 magnum - currently out of stock - (http://www.wisnersinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/marl-314168.jpg). it is much beefier. http://www.wisnersinc.com/model/cent...
by Bruce in WV
Tue Apr 02, 2019 11:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Update - Looking for old style Marlin 1894 ejector
Replies: 6
Views: 1046

Update - Looking for old style Marlin 1894 ejector

I'm working through some issues on a frankengun I just traded into. The toughest issue is getting a replacement ejector for the old style ejector (1969-1978) to put in my parts box for JIC need when at the cabin where this gun will live. This is one of the REM transition guns, with the REP markings ...
by Bruce in WV
Thu Mar 21, 2019 3:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Replacing buckhorn rear sight with ????
Replies: 6
Views: 1575

Re: Replacing buckhorn rear sight with ????

Thank you for the suggestions.

It turns out that Williams, HiViz, and TruGlo all have a universal fiber optic sight that will fit the Marlin 1894 and duplicate the Marlin factory buckhorn min/max notch measurements. Since I need the fiber optics I'm glad there are lots to choose from!
by Bruce in WV
Wed Mar 20, 2019 11:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Replacing buckhorn rear sight with ????
Replies: 6
Views: 1575

Replacing buckhorn rear sight with ????

I want to replace the buckhorn rear sight on my Marlin 1894. I do not want a peep sight. I had one on my Win 1892 Trapper and did not shoot it well, even with a lot of practice. My preference is to use a replacement rear sight that mounts in the factory dovetail slot. I have a Ranger Point Precision...
by Bruce in WV
Thu Nov 21, 2013 7:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loading 45colt Hornaday 225 FTX's in my 1892 Trapper
Replies: 13
Views: 1687

Re: Loading 45colt Hornaday 225 FTX's in my 1892 Trapper

"Hope this helps."

Wish I had a membership to go behind the pay wall.
by Bruce in WV
Tue Nov 19, 2013 6:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loading 45colt Hornaday 225 FTX's in my 1892 Trapper
Replies: 13
Views: 1687

AAR

Blue Dot load sweet shooting in both the Vaquero and 1892. Shoots to same point of aim as my 250gr LRNFP 8gr Unique load. Feeds smoothly, too. First series using 45 colt Hornaday LeveRevolution cases was successful; trimming additional 45 colt star line cases a pain, but expected that. Only unexpect...
by Bruce in WV
Thu Oct 31, 2013 9:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loading 45colt Hornaday 225 FTX's in my 1892 Trapper
Replies: 13
Views: 1687

Re: Loading 45colt Hornaday 225 FTX's in my 1892 Trapper

" Myself, I'd load up a dummy round in regular brass and the FTC to actually try it in the '92 action before I shelved the possibility that it might feed & cycle." Great suggestion! I loaded 5 dummy rounds in standard length cases, bullets crimped in the factory groove, and tried them ...
by Bruce in WV
Mon Oct 28, 2013 12:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loading 45colt Hornaday 225 FTX's in my 1892 Trapper
Replies: 13
Views: 1687

Re: Loading 45colt Hornaday 225 FTX's in my 1892 Trapper

"Is there a reason you want the Hornady brass instead of just trimming the Starline brass you have? Just curious and wondering if there was a method to your madness " You bet... 1. I know its the correct length from the gitgo, and once-fired cases should have lots of life left in them. 2. ...
by Bruce in WV
Sun Oct 27, 2013 2:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loading 45colt Hornaday 225 FTX's in my 1892 Trapper
Replies: 13
Views: 1687

Re: Loading 45colt Hornaday 225 FTX's in my 1892 Trapper

My goal is to use these loads on WV deer and black bear. http://www.loaddata.com/members/search_detail.cfm?MetallicID=5535&caliber=.45&caliberid=26&header=.45%20Caliber%20Reloading%20Data This page shows max case length at 1.230, with a trim length to 1.215. I guess I'll trim a few cases...
by Bruce in WV
Sat Oct 26, 2013 3:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loading 45colt Hornaday 225 FTX's in my 1892 Trapper
Replies: 13
Views: 1687

Loading 45colt Hornaday 225 FTX's in my 1892 Trapper

Today I found two boxes of these bullets on the shelf of my off-the-beaten-path gun range/shop. I bought them to load for my Win/Miroku 1892 45Colt Trapper with the 16in bbl. I've read that others had to trim their cases because of the longer OAL due to the bullets longer ogive, but looking at the b...
by Bruce in WV
Sun Sep 18, 2011 5:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Help picking Holographic sight
Replies: 12
Views: 2066

Re: OT--Help picking Holographic sight

These are the real high end solutions that seem to match your criteria: 1) http://www.trijicon.com/na_en/products/ ... p?pid=RM06 2) http://www.trijicon.com/na_en/products/ ... p?pid=RM01

I'm saving for the RM06!
by Bruce in WV
Mon Sep 12, 2011 5:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No more bruised knuckles
Replies: 13
Views: 3086

Re: No more bruised knuckles

Yes, 10 miles from Martinsburg, across the river from Antietam Battlefield National Monument.
Here's the wrap:

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by Bruce in WV
Mon Sep 12, 2011 10:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No more bruised knuckles
Replies: 13
Views: 3086

No more bruised knuckles

Since I already admit to more than 65 years, I also admit that I bruise more easily than I did when I was younger, and that it seems to hurt more. Thinner skin, blah, blah, blah (old guy grumbling). Using my '92 was painful just working the lever, bruising the back off my lever hand painfully. I fix...
by Bruce in WV
Wed Dec 01, 2010 9:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry Golden Boy in .17HMR - ammo recommendations?
Replies: 5
Views: 1204

Re: Henry Golden Boy in .17HMR - ammo recommendations?

That's good information - shop by price ratherthan brand.

What about bullet weights? Any suggestions?
by Bruce in WV
Tue Nov 30, 2010 9:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry Golden Boy in .17HMR - ammo recommendations?
Replies: 5
Views: 1204

Henry Golden Boy in .17HMR - ammo recommendations?

My younger brother left me his Henry Golden Boy in .17HMR when he died earlier this year. It will (literally) be a wall hanger to remember him by, but I'd also like to take it to the range and use it like he did to keep the squirrels and crows thinned out to manageable populations. I need some recom...
by Bruce in WV
Tue Oct 19, 2010 5:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What to do with an unsatisfactory lever gun????
Replies: 43
Views: 6881

Re: What to do with an unsatisfactory lever gun????

Other than the AI, are there other standard rebarrel projects in different calibers that wouldn't require modifying the innards to make it feed and run smoothly?
by Bruce in WV
Mon Sep 21, 2009 5:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bullet Karma for Levergunners
Replies: 9
Views: 1151

Bullet Karma for Levergunners

I have 100x300 grain wide flat nose gas check and 41x300 grain Keith-style gas check .452 cast lead bullets I got to load in my 1892, but I'll never use them because of new shoulder problems precluding heavy rifle loads. If you've lost your job and can use these bullets to help put food on the table...
by Bruce in WV
Mon May 11, 2009 2:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another OT about muzzleloaders...
Replies: 17
Views: 2082

I don't think .40 get much better than this.

This one is right at your limit, but there will be others...

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =128649545
by Bruce in WV
Sun Sep 14, 2008 7:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WV/VA Levergunners meet
Replies: 116
Views: 13293

Have to be a no-show

Recovery from early July cancer surgery coming along more slowly that I'd hoped! I couldn't even put my Ruger Bisley BH back togther this afternoon cuz my hands still aren't steady enough to get the small parts aligned without dropping some! stuff! Sorry to back out, but there's always next time.
by Bruce in WV
Mon Jun 30, 2008 8:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WV/VA Levergunners meet
Replies: 116
Views: 13293

Re: WV/VA Levergunners meet

Motels in the area and get together sounds like a good time. We've been talking about staying over on Saturday instead of driving home right away. Sun AM going home will be easier.
by Bruce in WV
Mon Jun 23, 2008 3:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WV/VA Levergunners meet
Replies: 116
Views: 13293

Re: WV/VA Levergunners meet

Works for me!
by Bruce in WV
Thu Jun 19, 2008 11:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WV/VA Levergunners meet
Replies: 116
Views: 13293

Re: WV/VA Levergunners meet

8-9, 8-30, and 9-27 all work for me.
by Bruce in WV
Sun Jun 15, 2008 7:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WV/VA Levergunners meet
Replies: 116
Views: 13293

Re: WV/VA Levergunners meet

August is good for me except for the first weekend. Please sign me up!
by Bruce in WV
Wed Jun 11, 2008 8:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WV/VA Levergunners meet
Replies: 116
Views: 13293

Re: WV/VA Levergunners meet

Is there any new information about a possible get together? I'm still up for it!
by Bruce in WV
Wed Jun 04, 2008 7:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Base for Aimpoint H-1 on an 1892?
Replies: 6
Views: 1517

Thank you

There's good food for thought in your suggestions.