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- Sat Jul 03, 2010 11:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: On the subject of "big Bore" load tests: "Big bore lite"
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1749
Re: On the subject of "big Bore" load tests: "Big bore lite"
Don't personally have any interest in shooting cass myself but I do enjoy all the gun related stuff that it brings around. For instance Adirondakjack and all his work w/ 45 cal..........extremely interesting...THANK YOU Used to shoot 38 148 HBWC and fooled around a little bit loading them backwards....
- Sat Jul 03, 2010 10:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Parker Shotgun topic (pics.)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1486
Re: Parker Shotgun topic (pics.)
Couldn't look at your pic's and not compliment you. Utterly fantastic Thanks YK, In all honestly, I have never felt this feeling before with any other gun I’ve owned. It just feels so right bringing one of the old American classic matriarchs back to just a touch of her original spender. I don't know...
- Sat Jul 03, 2010 10:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Some Riflescope Questions
- Replies: 9
- Views: 800
Re: Some Riflescope Questions
Terry , you ain't as funny as Wes Dakota but that had me snicker going good
- Wed Jun 23, 2010 5:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Most Useful Levergun
- Replies: 54
- Views: 5562
Re: Most Useful Levergun
336 219 ZIPPER is the most used , days afield.
- Tue May 25, 2010 8:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Charlie and Alphawolf45
- Replies: 2
- Views: 518
Re: Charlie and Alphawolf45
I'VE NEVER SPENT MORE TIME , NOR BETTER TIME ON A TOPIC THAN WITH THE PROJECTS OF THESE FELLOWS ! ! ! ! !
- Tue May 25, 2010 8:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 'Breaking in' a barrel
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2287
Re: 'Breaking in' a barrel
I've broken in lots and lots of barrels over the years and used every method that was ever told to me , from the bench rest crowd to the occasional shooter their methods varied lots and I now have a system that has evolved from all of the testing and time that I feel is the best. "I break in ev...
- Mon May 24, 2010 10:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: HOLY SMOKES, KICKED OFF AGAIN, THIS TIME FOR NOTHING !!!
- Replies: 44
- Views: 4940
Re: HOLY SMOKES, KICKED OFF AGAIN, THIS TIME FOR NOTHING !!!
I like the all caps TM DON'T EVER CHANGE when you talk I listen..............................A WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE AND THE MOST ENTERTAINING OF EM ALL never ceases to amaze me some of the things that are gripped about.................like spending too much time in camp because of blizzard conditions...
- Fri May 21, 2010 8:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: brass temper
- Replies: 1
- Views: 375
brass temper
Does anyone specifically know the difference in the temper of factory brass between the base(lower half) and shoulder, neck?
Never , ever ,anneal the bottom half because of pressure, but I would like to know the numbers if anyone has this knowledge.
Never , ever ,anneal the bottom half because of pressure, but I would like to know the numbers if anyone has this knowledge.
- Tue May 11, 2010 8:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - doctored up a small knife
- Replies: 8
- Views: 857
Re: OT - doctored up a small knife
I like it too.
Blade looks ground but not hollow ground , leading me to assume that the blade is not thick/heavy . Just right for shape and size. Never had a wrapped handle such as that in my hand but it looks very comfortable, thanks
Blade looks ground but not hollow ground , leading me to assume that the blade is not thick/heavy . Just right for shape and size. Never had a wrapped handle such as that in my hand but it looks very comfortable, thanks
- Sun Apr 25, 2010 9:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Anybody use HS - 6 with .45 Colt loads ?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3401
Re: OT - Anybody use HS - 6 with .45 Colt loads ?
Dixie Boy, I've tried HS6 and 7 extensively a few years ago. I really wanted to make them work but I just couldn't. My mid range load for all my vaquero's and blackhawks is 18.5 2400;top loads are H110 and bottom end loads are Unique.I'm afraid that w/ so many I was unable to just narrow it down on ...
- Tue Apr 20, 2010 9:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OH NO, BANNED AGAIN, THIS TIME BY THE RUGERFORUM.NET....
- Replies: 67
- Views: 8005
Re: OH NO, BANNED AGAIN, THIS TIME BY THE RUGERFORUM.NET....
Terry SHOULD NOT PUNCH OFF THE CAPS LOCK BUTTON! ! ! What he has to say is IMPORTANT enough to warrent its use... Is he a Curmudgeon? His pic is in the dictionary next to the word, along with that of Lee Jurras, who styled himself the Grand Curmudgeon, and was finally driven off the boards for his ...
- Sat Apr 17, 2010 10:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lever action varminter
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3989
Re: Lever action varminter
336 Marlin in 219 Zipper
- Sun Apr 04, 2010 8:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: New Prayer Request -- Kathe
- Replies: 67
- Views: 5543
Re: OT: New Prayer Request -- Kathe
Sorry for these most recent events.Have been every night and will continue....for both of you
- Sun Apr 04, 2010 8:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Peek into my office (photo)
- Replies: 42
- Views: 4530
Re: A Peek into my office (photo)
Well now if I only knew how to post pic's I could educate your wife on the definition of "mess" and "rubble heap" in the office and after she saw those pic's then you would REALLY look like a hero to her
- Sat Apr 03, 2010 11:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: More Accurate Reloads
- Replies: 8
- Views: 689
Re: More Accurate Reloads
awesome .thanks Steve
- Wed Mar 31, 2010 11:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Lil Huntress' academic achievements!
- Replies: 35
- Views: 2886
Re: OT Lil Huntress' academic achievements!
Congrats to both of you.
Doesn't surprise me in the least but I'm still proud of you non the less .
Thanks for sharing w/ us Sandy.................very heart warming as well
Doesn't surprise me in the least but I'm still proud of you non the less .
Thanks for sharing w/ us Sandy.................very heart warming as well
- Sun Mar 14, 2010 2:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WHAT TO LOOK FOR
- Replies: 6
- Views: 617
Re: WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Since you stated <winchester> then you are limiting yourself a touch on character :D The easiest way is to buy pre 64 that covers it all. I do have a 356 BB that I really do like which is obliviously post 64 but not CBS. I like many despise , hate ,rue ,disparage , and in all manner of acceptable la...
- Mon Mar 01, 2010 10:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: meanwhile, levergun pictures over on Facebook .....
- Replies: 5
- Views: 561
Re: meanwhile, levergun pictures over on Facebook .....
Have a couple of trappers and really enjoy them. About as handy as a rifle can get.
- Mon Mar 01, 2010 10:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: meanwhile, levergun pictures over on Facebook .....
- Replies: 5
- Views: 561
Re: meanwhile, levergun pictures over on Facebook .....
Really like the looks of the 73...very nice...thanks for sharing
- Fri Feb 26, 2010 3:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: re-sizing bullets
- Replies: 9
- Views: 865
Re: re-sizing bullets
As Ford said . Also be advised that it is a very simple job to make the Lee dies any custom dimension that you may need . The Lee's really shine when you use a tumble lube boolit and then just mix them around gently in a container w/ the Alox . Got both the Lyman and the Lee push through dies and fo...
- Wed Feb 17, 2010 3:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What's it worth to YOU?
- Replies: 50
- Views: 5446
Re: What's it worth to YOU?
I KNOW OF NOT 1 POST THAT HAS EVER BEEN DELETED THAT WAS SAID RESPECTFULLY AND WAS ABOUT GUNS . Oops the last 4 words could be omitted from previous sentence. Also I can't figure out why a mod should have to take any time at all to tell someone if and why a post was deleted . I'm purtty sure you can...
- Wed Feb 17, 2010 12:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT --Prayers for Kat (update II) ... MORE!
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3072
Re: OT --Prayers for Kat (update II)
GREAT NEWS . Will continue heart felt prayers
- Mon Feb 15, 2010 11:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old photo of Texas Ranger.
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1836
Re: Old photo of Texas Ranger.
Might be just a short backed horse but the skirt on the saddle looks very long by todays standards. Range rider , seems like you are a collector of antique saddles ????Enlighten me please. Mine are all short enough to keep off their back so as to not inhibit any action and of course not to rub the a...
- Fri Feb 12, 2010 10:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wild Pig Hog
- Replies: 46
- Views: 6583
Re: Wild Pig Hog
WELCOME SIGHTHUNTER
post often...
post often...
- Thu Feb 11, 2010 9:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Load manuals, jacketed versus cast: why...
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3085
Re: Load manuals, jacketed versus cast: why...
Marc wrote:Harder is not always better. Sometimes a softer bullet works better.
- Tue Feb 09, 2010 1:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-So ya'll think you got snow out east?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1734
Re: OT-So ya'll think you got snow out east?
RIHMFIRE wrote:Has anyone heard from ALGORE?
- Tue Feb 09, 2010 1:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - John Deere 650 problem
- Replies: 27
- Views: 5479
Re: OT - John Deere 650 problem
After you find a manual ,and then listen with stethoscope and subsequent oil cavity draining , a judicious inspection of oil will probably lead to the problem.Ring and pinions are usually sold as a set .When you find problem used tractor yards are a good way to go many times.Had a 650 20 years ago a...
- Tue Feb 09, 2010 12:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Blowing Horn Tutorial
- Replies: 64
- Views: 17497
Re: OT - Blowing Horn Tutorial
Dished as well
very enjoyable..........thanks
I also like the look of the flats that you filed in the earlier horns, makes them really good looking .
very enjoyable..........thanks
I also like the look of the flats that you filed in the earlier horns, makes them really good looking .
- Mon Feb 08, 2010 11:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT -- Prayers for Kathe Update.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2108
Re: OT -- Prayers for Kathe Update.
Of course they will continue
May the Lord be with her and comfort all of you.
May the Lord be with her and comfort all of you.
- Sat Feb 06, 2010 9:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .357 or .30-30......AGAIN!
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2872
Re: .357 or .30-30......AGAIN!
30-30 MARLIN
- Sat Feb 06, 2010 8:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayer request
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1435
Re: Prayer request
Done and on my prayer list.
- Mon Feb 01, 2010 11:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Show latest one of my homemade rifles
- Replies: 167
- Views: 51834
Re: Show latest one of my homemade rifles
Thank you again sir.I , like the others not only appreciate your abilities but your willingness to share with us.
- Mon Feb 01, 2010 10:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 40 Caliber Volcanic Rifle,
- Replies: 235
- Views: 70259
Re: 40 Caliber Volcanic Rifle,
Charlie,
When I am able to have computer time I come here first. Since I just now found this article I was lucky enough to be able to read it clear through.WHAT A TREAT THIS HAS BEEN............THANK YOU SIR !
When I am able to have computer time I come here first. Since I just now found this article I was lucky enough to be able to read it clear through.WHAT A TREAT THIS HAS BEEN............THANK YOU SIR !
- Wed Jan 20, 2010 1:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hi Ya'll
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2411
Re: Hi Ya'll
THANKS ...... glad to hear from you again .......... GOD bless
- Sun Jan 17, 2010 12:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT prayer request
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1632
Re: OT prayer request
done and all the best to them
- Fri Jan 15, 2010 11:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another horse question
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2266
Re: Another horse question
Don't know the terrain that you are speaking of but BUCK has already done this . Only difference is local , and I've been in several burn areas and it is unsafe with constantly falling trees even a year after the burn but lots of falling timber directly after the fire like he was , and besides that ...
- Thu Jan 14, 2010 11:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another horse question
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2266
Re: Another horse question
Rough terrain makes this really bad for the stock. In a have to yes , other wise no , I won't abuse my mules like that. Easier on the rider by far than the stock. I have put in long days before and really don't mind but I ride mules and they are lots smoother than most horses and my saddle tree fits...
- Sun Jan 10, 2010 11:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-Prayer request for my youngest grandson (23 months)
- Replies: 39
- Views: 2647
Re: OT-Prayer request for my youngest grandson (23 months)
thoughts and prayers
- Sun Jan 10, 2010 10:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Got the new Marlin .35 Rem home!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1505
Re: Got the new Marlin .35 Rem home!
I'd tore the back pocket of my britches off get my wallet out. You really did good !!!
- Sun Jan 10, 2010 10:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Show latest one of my homemade rifles
- Replies: 167
- Views: 51834
Re: Show latest one of my homemade rifles
Absolutely a beauty. Thanks for sharing such a remarkable project . What raw material did you start with for the receiver , bolt ?
- Sat Jan 09, 2010 11:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: 450 N.E. Almost Done!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1306
Re: OT: 450 N.E. Almost Done!
Have been out for a while and if you posted this information could you please direct me to the posting , but I'd be extremely interested in the thought process you had in selecting double trigger groups , something you had on hand and used, reworked , or totally manufactured yourself , and if so wha...
- Mon Dec 28, 2009 1:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Reloading a Single action
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1583
Re: OT- Reloading a Single action
" is there any video of this? "
- Mon Dec 21, 2009 10:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: oT - high power blanks
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1002
Re: oT - high power blanks
If it is self defense a knife or a taser might be considered since your wanting to incapacitate them. Don't know how you are going to test a blank to see if it will do any thing but make a noise.( no cat jokes )
- Mon Dec 21, 2009 9:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayer Request for Mom UPDATED in last post
- Replies: 56
- Views: 3887
Re: Prayer Request for Mom
For her and her family.
- Sun Dec 20, 2009 5:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT 20 Horse Power, Really
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2230
Re: OT 20 Horse Power, Really
Also appears that the driver is using a jerk line but I didn't think they used that in farming . If you look you can see the lead team (right )is hooked together with a pritch stick which you then only reign one animal with jerk line (right animal , steady pull , turn right , series of short jerks t...
- Sat Dec 19, 2009 11:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Take a look at this old character
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3619
Re: Take a look at this old character
Thats a jenny . Look at the top of the tail and the tip of the nose . And you can sure enough see both skids
- Fri Dec 18, 2009 12:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: shot with a 45-70
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2297
Re: shot with a 45-70
+1TedH wrote:I can feel bad for the fellow, but it all boils down to simple carelessness. Glad no one died.
- Thu Dec 17, 2009 10:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1893 Marlin part needed
- Replies: 2
- Views: 520
1893 Marlin part needed
Need a locking bolt for 1900 built 1893 . I've checked Wisners ,Numrich ,Bear Creek Guns , Bob"s Gun Shop , Cas Jones , Evolution Gun Works , Good Guys Guns , Havlin Gun sales and Service , Hoosier , Midwest , Poperts , VTI replica .
Any help would certainly be appreciated.
Any help would certainly be appreciated.
- Thu Dec 17, 2009 10:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Fitting a hammer handle - all fixed w/ pic
- Replies: 35
- Views: 2079
Re: OT: Fitting a new handle to a small hammer head
I was taught the same as KCSO except didn't cut the linseed oil ,until the handle breaks it will never loosen and that will depend on the wood quality and grain
- Tue Dec 15, 2009 11:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Kirk D.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 645
Kirk D.
Your question about cold weather gun lube I can answer from a fellow that calls himself coldfingers on the castboolits site and he's from north pole Alaska (quote) "excellent results with Barricade (Birchwood Casey ) The best part is do not gum up at minus 60 like other products I have tried. A...