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by walks with gun
Wed Jan 04, 2012 10:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: To filll or not to fill, that is the question
Replies: 19
Views: 1542

To filll or not to fill, that is the question

I picked up a old SMLE #1 303 and would like to make up some medium velocity 170gr cast bullet loads for it somewhere in the 1600 fps. range. Going online to do some research I've run into people saying you should use fillers in the case, some say never some say to tip the barrel up before you shoot...
by walks with gun
Sat Dec 10, 2011 1:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Would like to add this little gem to the accumulation...
Replies: 22
Views: 2425

Re: Added this little gem to the accumulation...

Love the flinter looks fun. If I had one of those big bore howdah doubles i'd probably have to try crawling in a bears den just to see what happens, OR better yet convince Pitchy it would make a cool video and send him in while I hold the camera.http://www.levergunscommunity.com/posting.php?mode=rep...
by walks with gun
Sat Dec 10, 2011 1:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sun Faded Antlers.....What to do?
Replies: 10
Views: 1124

Re: Sun Faded Antlers.....What to do?

I've rubbed tru-oil stock finish on some real old white antlers before and had good luck.
by walks with gun
Wed Dec 07, 2011 2:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Neck Knives…
Replies: 20
Views: 2542

Re: Neck Knives…

I use them sometimes, I like making knives so it's just another excuse to make more.
by walks with gun
Mon Dec 05, 2011 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Flexi Sidecar project
Replies: 70
Views: 6552

Re: The Flexi Sidecar project

I'm sorry but I keep thinking of the old guy on laugh in.
by walks with gun
Thu Dec 01, 2011 4:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: reloading dies
Replies: 3
Views: 530

reloading dies

Found a set of .270 dies marked Luger A.M. Anyone ever heard of luger reloading dies.
by walks with gun
Mon Nov 28, 2011 4:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what he said
Replies: 2
Views: 376

what he said

I was just reading 3leggedturtles quote about the 30-30 and it's so powerful in a handgun and danged near worthless in a rifle. I've heard that for years and the same with the 44mag, some people are just dense huh.
by walks with gun
Mon Nov 28, 2011 3:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: They did it again
Replies: 10
Views: 1693

They did it again

Well I think someone did it again. I went into the safe to try to pick out a sixgun for rabbit hunting and wouldn't you know it, Somebody or something broke in and stole all the rear sights of my shooters. I don't know but I can't see them anywhere.
by walks with gun
Mon Nov 28, 2011 3:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Flexi Sidecar project
Replies: 70
Views: 6552

Re: The Flexi Sidecar project

A small horse trough, she's a horse girl. Or one could always build a coffin, always handy in case of a crash. I need to make one for a trailer for the old trike.
by walks with gun
Wed Aug 24, 2011 8:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- The spinning wheel grand finale
Replies: 11
Views: 1202

Re: OT- The spinning wheel grand finale

Now thats pretty cool, the motor home in the background could be gutted and used for a traveling spinning wheel museum.
by walks with gun
Thu Aug 18, 2011 4:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger #1 feedback please.
Replies: 34
Views: 4985

Re: Ruger #1 feedback please.

There sure seems to be alot of us that can't complain about the acuracy of Rugers, but have met a few that will blame problems on everything else. :lol: :lol:
by walks with gun
Thu Aug 18, 2011 4:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Mossberg training rifle
Replies: 41
Views: 3889

Re: OT--Mossberg training rifle

Shoots good, to bad about those sights, it's well known fact that as sights age the metal breaks down making them appear fuzzy, we'll at least a well known fact to me. :)
by walks with gun
Thu Aug 18, 2011 10:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger #1 feedback please.
Replies: 34
Views: 4985

Re: Ruger #1 feedback please.

I have an old #1 A-B in 30-06 I've taken between 50-75 deer with and consider it to be about the perfect deer rifle between 5 abd 300yds. Some say they have accuracy issues but none I have seen.
by walks with gun
Thu Aug 18, 2011 10:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My $300 1974 vintage 1895SS
Replies: 17
Views: 2612

Re: My $300 1974 vintage 1895SS

My mother has the twin to that. It's been her deer rifle for the past 35 years or so. I wish marlin would have stayed with the straight stock, classy lines.
by walks with gun
Thu Aug 18, 2011 10:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Yet another spinner
Replies: 26
Views: 3278

Re: OT--Yet another spinner

Looks cool, I really like the shape of that one. When the topic said another spinner, my mind thought of spinning targets or a small chick, must be the old biker in me. Did you fix the gong you broke with the 86?.
by walks with gun
Thu Aug 18, 2011 10:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is your favorite diameter?
Replies: 42
Views: 5472

Re: What is your favorite diameter?

I'd have to say 36-24-36 or anything alng those lines.
by walks with gun
Mon Aug 08, 2011 12:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Made a simple rigid loom.
Replies: 42
Views: 4730

Re: OT--Made a simple rigid loom.

If I remember right, which is not very often, sash's should be long enough to wrap around twice and tie in the back. So depending on the person 6- 25 feet should about do it.http://www.levergunscommunity.com/posti ... =1&t=36515#
by walks with gun
Fri Jul 29, 2011 10:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Texas size Spinning Wheel
Replies: 24
Views: 3112

Re: Texas size Spinning Wheel

Lookin great. Pokey say's he thinks there's a treddle type wood lathe in the future, send a pic of the one outside the shop door. :P
by walks with gun
Tue Jul 12, 2011 9:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT CAT TROUBLE!
Replies: 28
Views: 3303

Re: OT CAT TROUBLE!

I don't hate cats, but I can't stand cats roaming around where they don't belong. We had a problem with them for awhile, between people dumping them and some neighbors letting them breed like crazy and roam free. Dad and I started a clean-up program using the favorite shooter of the day or whatever ...
by walks with gun
Sat Jul 02, 2011 5:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- The Charkha Spinning Wheel
Replies: 25
Views: 3400

Re: OT- The Charkha Spinning Wheel

You too
by walks with gun
Sat Jul 02, 2011 4:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- The Charkha Spinning Wheel
Replies: 25
Views: 3400

Re: OT- The Charkha Spinning Wheel

I think I've seen something like that on Hogans Heros, it's really a radio transmitter. But again I know nothing, nothing.
by walks with gun
Sat Jul 02, 2011 4:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where do you shoot?
Replies: 43
Views: 5069

Re: Where do you shoot?

try to not irritate thy neighbor's I don't do much shooting before 9am and not usually after 10pm unless there's skunks or dogs or other varmits around. I believe we owe it to any possible new neighbors to shoot alot so they know what there getting into. Kind pf like peaple who move next to the race...
by walks with gun
Sat Jul 02, 2011 4:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Made a convert today
Replies: 14
Views: 1441

Re: Made a convert today

Way to go
by walks with gun
Sun Jun 19, 2011 5:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-- The Big Wheel
Replies: 20
Views: 2346

Re: OT-- The Big Wheel

I thought the whole idea was to spin straw into gold.
by walks with gun
Sun Jun 19, 2011 5:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-- The Big Wheel
Replies: 20
Views: 2346

Re: OT-- The Big Wheel

The wool might be hard to come up with, I've heard sheep are pretty nervous up in that country. :lol: :lol: :lol:
by walks with gun
Sun Jun 19, 2011 4:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It's a miracle
Replies: 4
Views: 687

It's a miracle

Every time I get on the mower I get a pain in my gut, not a bad pain but it hurts anyhow. Anyway I was out mowing and started thinking about Pitchey's post , how close are your guns I started thinking one of mine is too danged close and went in the cabin put on a cross draw gun belt and went back to...
by walks with gun
Fri Jun 17, 2011 3:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How close is your gun.
Replies: 75
Views: 10732

Re: How close is your gun.

Well thats just wrong, guns are meant to be kept in safe's not carried around all over and given pet names and such. I WOULD NEVER KEEP ONE OR TWO CLOSE TO ME you know that. :lol: :lol:
by walks with gun
Thu Jun 16, 2011 11:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Ruger #1 custom 22-250AI
Replies: 25
Views: 2465

Re: OT - Ruger #1 custom 22-250AI

Way to go, I've always thought that #1's are about the finest hunting rifles for non-dangerous game there is. And their pretty too.
by walks with gun
Thu Jun 02, 2011 12:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Because I can --the new bath house
Replies: 55
Views: 6364

Re: OT--Because I can --the new bath house

Sorry The other day I stopped in and thought it was the new biffy. Sorry again, and buy the way you were out of paper. :lol: :lol:
by walks with gun
Fri Apr 29, 2011 9:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 95 marlin cowboy
Replies: 4
Views: 638

95 marlin cowboy

Pitchy ran over yesterday and brought over his new cowboy in 45/70, what a fine piece. I couldn't believe how light and well balanced it is for a large cal. rifle, shoots danged good too. I came to the conclusion that if everyone had one of these and a decent set of morals the world would be a happy...
by walks with gun
Fri Apr 29, 2011 9:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Neat old photo
Replies: 22
Views: 3790

Re: OT--Neat old photo

We never got credit for it but right after that photo, Pitchy and I invented the chopper, Extra long forks so we could strap longer barreld rifles to'em. Looks like a 94 to me. :lol:
by walks with gun
Wed Apr 27, 2011 9:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Belt Pouch
Replies: 20
Views: 2228

Re: OT--Belt Pouch

Spare parts ? I hope your kidding right. If I couldn't trust a new gun anymore than that I'd trade it for a Mosin Nagant with a bent barrel and a sharp stick.
by walks with gun
Fri Apr 22, 2011 11:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I pulled the trigger!
Replies: 20
Views: 3332

Re: I pulled the trigger!

I think you picked a winner. Life's more fun with a levergun.
by walks with gun
Fri Apr 22, 2011 10:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: On Topic -- First levergun purchase in a while / Savage 99H
Replies: 15
Views: 1966

Re: On Topic -- First levergun purchase in a while / Savage 99H

Very nice, when I was a dumb kid I never cared for the 99's, but now I wish I had a pile of them.
by walks with gun
Mon Apr 18, 2011 9:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off topic 1911 lube
Replies: 15
Views: 2657

Re: Off topic 1911 lube

Thanks guy's I'll probably pick up a bottle of break free and try it.
by walks with gun
Sun Apr 17, 2011 4:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off topic 1911 lube
Replies: 15
Views: 2657

Off topic 1911 lube

Any of you guys use white lithium grease on your 1911's, I have for over 25 years but just seen Kimber recomends against it, just oil. what do you guys think.
by walks with gun
Sun Apr 17, 2011 4:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--European mounts
Replies: 24
Views: 3245

Re: OT--European mounts

I got one skinned then the barn got buried in snow, now maybe in august it'll melt down some.
by walks with gun
Sun Apr 17, 2011 3:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--European mounts
Replies: 24
Views: 3245

Re: OT--European mounts

Hey watch out yer a peon on my boot.
by walks with gun
Sat Apr 16, 2011 5:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My new CAS rifle
Replies: 18
Views: 2698

Re: My new CAS rifle

Now that's the prettiest thing I've seen in awhile.
by walks with gun
Wed Apr 06, 2011 9:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Red dot on a lever?
Replies: 22
Views: 13591

Re: Red dot on a lever?

Keep your original sights around though. You can put them back on to shoot at that danged red dot after you discover the batteries went dead for the second or third time.
by walks with gun
Wed Apr 06, 2011 9:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Primitve cook surface
Replies: 8
Views: 1044

Re: OT Primitve cook surface

I got a start on one I should finish it this spring. I figured it be handy for rondy's when the weather is far from perfect. From what I've read they must have been pretty common.
by walks with gun
Mon Apr 04, 2011 1:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My first Savage 99
Replies: 24
Views: 5160

Re: My first Savage 99

Great find, I'm hoping to see pics of it with that tang sight. I'd just put a new thicker pad on (cheaper).
by walks with gun
Thu Mar 31, 2011 10:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: The Kids Got New Sneakers
Replies: 8
Views: 1305

Re: OT: The Kids Got New Sneakers

Sweeeet
by walks with gun
Thu Mar 31, 2011 10:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Deer pics, dead or alive.
Replies: 39
Views: 7224

Re: Deer pics, dead or alive.

Danged cool topic Pitchy, that buck got what he deserved breaking into your shop like that.
by walks with gun
Thu Mar 31, 2011 10:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Questions re Marlin 1894C
Replies: 17
Views: 4735

Re: Questions re Marlin 1894C

My little carbine feeds everthing but those snap caps so don't put to much faith in them. I have a feeling you'll love that little gun. Unless you can really see something that looks wrong I would skip the trip to the gunsmith.
by walks with gun
Thu Mar 31, 2011 10:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No 1 !!!!!!!!!!! Ruger added - Pics and range report
Replies: 12
Views: 2378

Re: No 1 !!!!!!!!!!!

Anytime I see No 1 posted I immediately think of the finest hunting rifle produced the Ruger #1.
by walks with gun
Wed Mar 30, 2011 12:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry's new Mare's Leg 45colt & 22lr
Replies: 17
Views: 2684

Re: Henry's new Mare's Leg 45colt & 22lr

You know what I think would make those mare's leg guns really cool. A full lentgh buttstock and a 16-20" barrel.
by walks with gun
Wed Mar 30, 2011 10:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vehicle Expedition Lever Gun?
Replies: 57
Views: 9184

Re: Vehicle Expedition Lever Gun?

As much as I enjoy packin around those little carbines in pistol calibers, I always figure it's my rifle when I probably didn't need one. If I'm really serious I'd want a rifle with a little more range and power. A good 94 or 336 in 30-30 would be fine or better yet sometimes a guy can still find a ...
by walks with gun
Mon Mar 28, 2011 11:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 94 headspace problem
Replies: 15
Views: 5153

Re: 94 headspace problem

Thanks guy's, next trip to town I'll grab some gauge material and check it out. I have plenty of other rifles to hunt with but this was grandads and I still like packin it around. My 16 year old daughter thinks it's the coolest cartridge rifle in the safe.