All the "O" ring does is provide more positive pressure to the extractor, won't hurt your brass. I put them in all my guns.
Rob
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- Sat Sep 06, 2014 10:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another AR Question Please...
- Replies: 6
- Views: 273
- Sat Sep 06, 2014 4:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayer request for my Grandson ** PRAISE UPDATE**
- Replies: 33
- Views: 2628
Re: Prayer request for my Grandson
Prayers sent and my heart reaches out to you in support. Grandchildren are the most precious blessing God gives us in our later years.
Rob
Rob
- Sat Sep 06, 2014 4:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 338 Marlin Express
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1397
Re: 338 Marlin Express
Pray tell ... what were you not overly impressed with about either of the cartridges. You owned two of each huh? ok uh huhhh ... well ... ummmm Anyways. Not to be offensive, but I'm not sure what you meant but these comments...just wondering... :) I tend to believe he was trying to call me a liar :...
- Wed Aug 27, 2014 5:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Clean your Dryer Vents. Do it Now.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1505
Re: Clean your Dryer Vents. Do it Now.
Excellent reminder. Don't forget about having chimneys and flues cleaned before heating season too.
Rob
Rob
- Tue Aug 26, 2014 5:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fifty one for Linda and Me.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1267
Re: Fifty one for Linda and Me.
Congrats and may you both take a big chunk out of the next 50 together.
Rob
Rob
- Fri Aug 22, 2014 7:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wax bullets in a 45 Colt?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2006
Re: Wax bullets in a 45 Colt?
The primer will be plenty for wax bullets. You may have problems with the primers backing out of the cases and binding up the gun with wax bullets unless you enlarge the touch hole. If you do this don't ever load those cases with powder again....bad things will happen. I make the length of my wax bu...
- Fri Aug 22, 2014 7:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mob control, self protection, riot/looters etc
- Replies: 150
- Views: 17746
Re: Mob control, self protection, riot/looters etc
So my question is, High capacity handgun or carbine, or shotgun? What do you or would you choose? Pistol caliber carbine? 5.56 platform? What features do you consider important on such a weapon? Open sights? Red dot? Collapsible stock? Single point sling? Scope? Sorry no levergun or shotgun. Has to...
- Fri Aug 22, 2014 6:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mob control, self protection, riot/looters etc
- Replies: 150
- Views: 17746
Re: Mob control, self protection, riot/looters etc
second vote for the keltec sub2K third vote here. ......................................................................... there are tricked out versions and accessories galore for those who can't leave well enough alone... . I kinda resemble that :wink: This one's in 40 cal glock mags because my ...
- Fri Aug 22, 2014 6:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I have a couple of AR 15 questions
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1256
Re: I have a couple of AR 15 questions
Does anyone make a 22lr AR 15 platform that is also capable of accepting a centerfire upper? Or alternatively is anyone offering a reasonable priced AND reliable rimfire upper that is compatible with centerfire lowers? Why are there no AR uppers in 22 Mag? Were there ever AR uppers developed and of...
- Sun Aug 17, 2014 6:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: H&R .357 Magnum Handi-Rifle
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3677
Re: H&R .357 Magnum Handi-Rifle
I'll give ya $125 and pay the shipping just to get it out of your way. You can even keep the spare stock.
Nice find.
Rob
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- Sun Aug 17, 2014 6:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rossi Customer Service - - - my recent experience . . .
- Replies: 35
- Views: 4408
Re: Rossi Customer Service - - - my recent experience . . .
(P.S. as to the 'bear' issue - remember guys; I'm the one who told my wife the reason I needed a 375 Ruger was because I thought I saw Cape Buffalo tracks in the creekbed back behind our house.... :wink: :lol: LOL. I told my wife I keep my .375 H&H due to the rumor the wildlife department has r...
- Sat Aug 16, 2014 7:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What Levergun is on YOUR Horizon? (Part 2)
- Replies: 39
- Views: 3547
Re: What Levergun is on YOUR Horizon? (Part 2)
Savage '99 in .250-3000.
Rob
Rob
- Sat Aug 16, 2014 7:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What Levergun is on YOUR Horizon? (Part 1)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1603
Re: What Levergun is on YOUR Horizon? (Part 1)
I'm wanting either a '73 or '92 (or maybe both
) chambered specifically in .44 special,
a '76 in .50-95 or a '86 in .50-110,
and a '95 carbine in .30-40 Krag.
As you can tell I don't want much.
Rob
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a '76 in .50-95 or a '86 in .50-110,
and a '95 carbine in .30-40 Krag.
As you can tell I don't want much.
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- Sat Aug 16, 2014 7:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester Model 1876 Question...
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4563
Re: Winchester Model 1876 Question...
Thanks Rob for the feedback. Do you use the 300 gr. pill in yours? John posted these ballistics on an other site. "From the 1895 Winchester catalog ........ .40-60 - 210 gr. - 1,475 f.p.s. - 28" barrel .45-60 - 300 gr. - 1,271 f.p.s. - 30" barrel .45-75 - 350 gr. - 1,343 f.p.s. - 30&...
- Sat Aug 16, 2014 7:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How many rounds does your CCW hold?
- Replies: 46
- Views: 4910
Re: How many rounds does your CCW hold?
6-.357 x 2 reloads, only in the hottest summer
17-9mm x 2 reloads the rest of the time
Rob
17-9mm x 2 reloads the rest of the time
Rob
- Sat Aug 16, 2014 7:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: R.I.P., J.T. Edson
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1187
Re: R.I.P., J.T. Edson
Read a lot of his work when I was younger. Need to pick him back up. Tried to use the name "Dusty Fog" when I signed up for SASS, but it was already taken. RIP.
Rob
Rob
- Sat Aug 16, 2014 7:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ever wanted to shave your property?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1252
Re: Ever wanted to shave your property?
I would love to have the use of one of those for a couple of days.
Rob
Rob
- Wed Aug 13, 2014 7:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shooting my '76
- Replies: 7
- Views: 570
Re: Shooting my '76
Mine's a Uberti clone, one of the earlier ones distributed by Cimarron. I could only wish to have an original in that condition...probably be afraid to shoot it.
Rob
Rob
- Wed Aug 13, 2014 7:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I really dislike this
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2001
Re: I really dislike this
Thanks everyone, part of the problem; when my friend informed them I was aware of it and coming back,resolved itself. Seems taking advantage of 87 year old with diminished cognitive skills, is not the same as taking on a 62 year old who can still move and scoot. Hmmm.....sounds like a situation one...
- Wed Aug 13, 2014 7:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Went to our BIG gun show today
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1595
Re: Went to our BIG gun show today
This is one seriously fine rifle. Finding one in .32-20 with as nice a bore as you've described is hard to do. I'm jealous.
I've got a really nice Red Rider I'd trade for it.....(I'd offer you my really nice stuff but I figure the answer would be the same.
)
Rob
I've got a really nice Red Rider I'd trade for it.....(I'd offer you my really nice stuff but I figure the answer would be the same.
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- Wed Aug 13, 2014 7:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Remington 788 --- Anyone have any experience to share?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2795
Re: Remington 788 --- Anyone have any experience to share?
They made them in 222, 223 , 22-250 , 243 ,6mm ,30-30 , 308 and 44 MAG . ALSO MADE a LH version in 6mm and 308 . You left out the 7mm-08. I've owned and shot them all. Never owned one that wasn't accurate. OP if you buy the .30-30 leave it alone, the .30-30 and .44 mag are the rare ones. The left h...
- Wed Aug 13, 2014 7:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester Model 1876 Question...
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4563
Re: Winchester Model 1876 Question...
I really like my 45-60 and it's believed that Al Sieber used a '76 in this caliber. This gun is pleasant to shoot and mine is more accurate than I am. If I was looking for power I'd go with the .45-75 or .50-95 Express. I intend to own both of these and am hoping that Miroku comes out with guns in t...
- Sun Aug 10, 2014 11:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger New Vaquero or Italian SAA?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 4010
Re: Ruger New Vaquero or Italian SAA?
Zack, for what you said you want I'd go with the Ruger New Model Vaquero in SS. I've got/had both and the Ruger's are built like tanks and not so prone to parts breakage as the Colt's or Colt clones. I do love my new Uberti 1872 open-tops in .44 special, but if I ever get a chance to buy a pair of t...
- Sun Aug 10, 2014 11:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shooting my '76
- Replies: 7
- Views: 570
Re: Shooting my '76
Yup, .45-60. Bought the gun because of some mis-information in a movie, Tom Horn, that I should have researched before I spent the money.
But I've never regretted it. Sweetest big-bore I've ever shot.
Rob
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- Sun Aug 10, 2014 6:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shooting my '76
- Replies: 7
- Views: 570
Shooting my '76
Managed to get to the range early this morning, before it got so humid that even breathing causes you to break a sweat. Haven't got to spend much time with this baby, getting re-married, buying a house and moving have taken up a lot of my time. But she sure is SWEET!!! http://i247.photobucket.com/al...
- Fri Aug 08, 2014 8:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A great story from WII
- Replies: 6
- Views: 581
Re: A great story from WII
Would have loved to have bought that gentleman a beer. ALL THE WAY!!!
Rob
Rob
- Sat Aug 02, 2014 6:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WOW!! And We Thought 6 Had All The Ammo.
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1582
Re: WOW!! And We Thought 6 Had All The Ammo.
Not trying to change the subject and certainly not to a religious discussion, but the Mormon church has advocated and taught the practice of procuring and storing of a years worth of all of life's necessities to it's members for almost a century. Ladies have classes on how to can and other methods o...
- Fri Aug 01, 2014 6:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT kinda I'm kinda in my new place
- Replies: 2
- Views: 379
Re: OT kinda I'm kinda in my new place
....we filled the new garage with everything we had in storage. Can't hardly walk through it, but everything is here at the new place. I haven't been able to do any shooting being busy with the house. However now that my reloading tools are here if I can find them...... Know what you mean. Since th...
- Fri Aug 01, 2014 6:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hardside Camping... in an empty house
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1047
Re: Hardside Camping... in an empty house
Camp fire food....my favorite meal. Little dash of tabasco and waalaa. Gastric delight....well, until morning at least.mikld wrote:Your "One Can Dinner" sounds good. One can o' dis, one can o' dat...
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- Fri Aug 01, 2014 6:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Hospital Visit To A Friend, and a Good Long Ride....
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1475
Re: A Hospital Visit To A Friend, and a Good Long Ride....
Prayers sent for a speedy recovery for your bud, Mr Blaine.
(Blackberry pie and ice cream....you're killing me, Blaine)
Rob
(Blackberry pie and ice cream....you're killing me, Blaine)
Rob
- Fri Aug 01, 2014 6:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WOW!! And We Thought 6 Had All The Ammo.
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1582
Re: WOW!! And We Thought 6 Had All The Ammo.
When someone asks me how much ammo I have my usual reply is "a little". If they press the issue it changes to "not enough". Continued pressure usually results in "none of your business". About a week after the Sandy Hook incident a long time acquaintance, who up until t...
- Thu Jul 24, 2014 5:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: hair-on tanned elk hide
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1512
Re: hair-on tanned elk hide
I have a hair-on deer hide that rest between the glass top and the wood of a round end table. Drapes over the sides but the glass protects it for the most part. Looks nice.
Rob
Rob
- Thu Jul 24, 2014 5:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: inherited a completely unwanted firearm yesterday
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1540
Re: inherited a completely unwanted firearm yesterday
Terribly sad situation. But the wife made a wise decision and you're a good friend. Hopefully things will improve for your buddy.
Rob
Rob
- Thu Jul 24, 2014 5:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Magnificent Seven Steve McQueen Shotgun
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2341
Re: Magnificent Seven Steve McQueen Shotgun
^^ There's the answer from an expert... 8) +1 Of course, it could just be a matter of Hollywood not paying close attention to firearms to make sure they are period correct. Think of all the old flicks of the Civil War where they are using Colt SAA's? Even John Wayne was guilty! :shock: Or '92 Winch...
- Sun Jul 20, 2014 7:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The discussion about the next generation of US mil issue...
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1023
Re: The discussion about the next generation of US mil issue
The discussion about the next generation of US mil issue handgun had me looking at this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeSpwAA_0DU Am I missing something or does this seem like this is state of the art? I mean I don't like the two hand grip they teach but the manner they suggest using a two hand ...
- Sat Jul 19, 2014 7:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Which 86 would you guys keep?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3534
Re: Which 86 would you guys keep?
Brother, if those were my Dad's I'd keep them all. Unless one of the kids or grandkids were bleeding and then I'd sell them all if I had to. Who knows, your brother may change his mind later. My Dad's favorite rifle was an old Stevens .22 pump. It's in the safe and going nowhere until after I'm gone...
- Tue Jul 15, 2014 7:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pedersoli Lighting ?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1416
Re: Pedersoli Lighting ?
I have the Beretta version of the Uberti, it had to go back to the factory before I ever got to shoot it. But I guess they got it right the second time around. The Beretta version came out before the regular Uberti and has painted on "case colors", wish I had waited to get the Uberti model...
- Tue Jul 15, 2014 6:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My Boy Did Good
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3095
Re: My Boy Did Good
Congrats to your family on the new addition. Grandkids are the best. Give Dad a pat on the back for holding it together til the crisis was past. Even the toughest of the tough have a problem when they're working on their own, many can't stay the task. Sounds like he did just fine under the ultimate ...
- Fri Jul 11, 2014 10:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I didn't want to hijack the CCW vs. Body armour thread...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 703
Re: I didn't want to hijack the CCW vs. Body armour thread..
I agree with what 7.62 says with a few additions. I DO believe that PROPER repetitive training drills to develop motor/muscle memory with certain task, i.e. releasing a holster retention device or reloading without looking or in no light situations, safeing a weapon will save your bacon in a stressf...
- Thu Jul 10, 2014 6:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Choosing a CCW weapon ...
- Replies: 78
- Views: 8239
Re: Choosing a CCW weapon ...
my choice for every day carry[edc]. .357, nice grips. s&w640.jpg I've got one of these, fine little CCW revolver, that my wifey promptly laid claim to as her CCW revolver. Recoil was a little stiff for her using my standard 125gr load so I dropped the bullet weight down to 110gr and she has no ...
- Wed Jul 09, 2014 8:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Choose one rifle for me to carry on extended backpack trip
- Replies: 110
- Views: 15419
Re: Choose one rifle for me to carry on extended backpack tr
I will be in the Kiamichi mountains on the border between Arkansas and Oklahoma. I have camped and hunted there many times but never packed in where I had to rely on my skills to feed myself for every meal for more than a week. There are no grizzlies there, a few black bear and mountain lions and a...
- Wed Jul 09, 2014 7:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need help with a rear sight
- Replies: 1
- Views: 277
Need help with a rear sight
I'm wanting to change out the rear sight on my Miroku/Winchester '73 and to also install a tang mounted sight for longer ranges. I know what tang sight I'm going to use, but can't find anything like the barrel mounted sight I'm wanting. I want a folding sight with about a 3/8" diameter hole in ...
- Mon Jul 07, 2014 5:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need Help - Bolt assembly - Ultrasonic Cleaning
- Replies: 11
- Views: 628
Re: Need Help - Bolt assembly - Ultrasonic Cleaning
A good bath in denatured alcohol after the water bath will take care of any left over water in tight places. The alcohol will absorb any left over water and allow it to evaporate much better. Blowing it off with an air hose will accelerate the evaporation process. I gotten to where I use a lot of de...
- Mon Jul 07, 2014 4:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Robert L. Boden 1946-2014 Obituary added.
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3117
Re: Robert L. Boden 1946-2014
Sorry for your families loss. Prayers sent for peace of mind and heart.
Rob
Rob
- Sun Jul 06, 2014 5:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bighorn Armory Model 89 - 500 S&W Levergun Arrived
- Replies: 98
- Views: 21408
Re: Bighorn Armory Model 89 - 500 S&W Levergun Arrived
I owned a .460 Weatherby once and I have shot a .460 S&W one time. Recoil on the rifle was bad, the pistol was MUCH WORSE. I think both the S&W .460 and .500 would make excellent brush busters in a carbine tho.
Very nice rifle.
Rob
Very nice rifle.
Rob
- Sun Jul 06, 2014 5:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayers for wife's Father- Urgent!
- Replies: 39
- Views: 3665
Re: Prayers for wife's Father- Urgent!
Prayers sent.
Rob
Rob
- Thu Jul 03, 2014 7:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: SightHunter came through surgery just fine!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2451
Re: SightHunter came through surgery just fine!
Griff wrote:+3!BlaineG wrote:+2game keeper wrote:A big plus one .....TedH wrote:Great news! Will say a prayer for her.
Prayers up, Sir.....
+4
Rob
- Sun Jun 29, 2014 5:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: G42
- Replies: 54
- Views: 6723
Re: G42
I've got two G17's and two G19's that I'm perfectly happy with but I'm always on the lookout for another of either of those models at a bargain price. The only other Glock I want is when they come out with a 9mm single-stack along the lines of the G19 only thinner. That one I'll have to have.
Rob
Rob
- Sat Jun 28, 2014 6:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Men's "Rules", Clarified
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1550
Re: Men's "Rules", Clarified
Showed this to the missus last night. I'm thankful it's summer and didn't rain, the hammock in the back yard with the dogs is much more comfortable than the back of the Yukon. BTW, seeing as how I'm already in trouble....do you mind if I borrow this for another place? I think other bother's need to ...
- Sat Jun 28, 2014 5:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Offhand thread on another forum.
- Replies: 33
- Views: 3280
Re: Offhand thread on another forum.
A 100 yard range with covered shooting benches is one of the worst things for hunting. Shooters everywhere gain a false sense of skill on the range and are overconfident heading into the field. Amen to that. I almost ruined myself after I learned what a shooting bench was and started shooting prima...