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- Sat Jan 11, 2025 6:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: S&W 1854 Lever Action ** YT Video Added
- Replies: 33
- Views: 2873
- Fri Jan 10, 2025 6:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: S&W 1854 Lever Action ** YT Video Added
- Replies: 33
- Views: 2873
Re: S&W 1854 Lever Action ** YT Video Added
So, in the manual it says that 45 +P ammo is not recommended. Is this just something they put in there to cover their butts? Probably. Remember, they also tell you not to use reloaded ammunition. :roll: But...I will definitely be running +P+ ammo through any .45 Colt rifle I own. Currently it's a M...
- Sun Dec 15, 2024 10:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Help with modern 50-110 data.
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3640
Re: Help with modern 50-110 data.
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- Fri Dec 13, 2024 9:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Help with modern 50-110 data.
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3640
Re: Help with modern 50-110 data.
Sorry. I forgot to follow up. I guess this is "modern" :? Copyright 2000. Almost a quarter-century ago (in case time is not rushing by too fast for you) I'll look for more data when I get home. Thanks for getting back to me on that. That's useful to us. Where did that data originally come...
- Fri Dec 13, 2024 7:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Help with modern 50-110 data.
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3640
Re: Help with modern 50-110 data.
Sorry. I forgot to follow up.
I guess this is "modern"
Copyright 2000. Almost a quarter-century ago (in case time is not rushing by too fast for you)
I'll look for more data when I get home.
I guess this is "modern"

I'll look for more data when I get home.
- Tue Dec 10, 2024 1:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1886 scout scope mount
- Replies: 3
- Views: 539
Re: 1886 scout scope mount
You may be limited to a picatinny rail. Skinner Sights has them for other leverguns. But even if you mounted a rail that fit the contour of your barrel and it sloped too low in the front, you could play with ring height until you got the scope level. I ended up putting a Skinner barrel mounted peep ...
- Sun Dec 08, 2024 4:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: S&W 1854 Lever Action ** YT Video Added
- Replies: 33
- Views: 2873
Re: S&W 1854 Lever Action Question
I wish they would put those M-lok slots on the wooden version, but it's $120 more already
If in doubt, you can take it apart and see how it's built before using +P or +P+ rounds.

If in doubt, you can take it apart and see how it's built before using +P or +P+ rounds.
- Sun Dec 08, 2024 9:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: S&W 1854 Lever Action ** YT Video Added
- Replies: 33
- Views: 2873
Re: S&W 1854 Lever Action Question
I was going to buy one and find out! :D But I tried at 2 different Bass Pro shops and both failed. They either couldn't find the gun or couldn't find the box/paperwork! So I went to my LGS and was going to have her order one for me. Walked out with a Ruger LC carbine in 10mm instead :lol: Maybe I'll...
- Tue Dec 03, 2024 6:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cimarron 1866 32-20
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2034
Re: Cimarron 1866 32-20
. If I had a bunch of money I'd have a Ruger SP101 made in 32-20. I think that would be fun. I've looked into it. Very expensive quotes, and none of them seemed enthusiastic. The rim diameter on the .32-20 means a custom cylinder with specific timing needs to be made. 7 or 5 rounds instead of 8 or ...
- Sat Nov 30, 2024 11:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Billings Gun Show
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2069
Re: Billings Gun Show
I've been to some pretty pathetic ones before.
Not sure the Billings show would make the bottom tier.p
If I see just 1 interesting item for sale, I'm usually happy.
Anything beats the DFW metroplex shows that are all a sea of black plastic.
Not sure the Billings show would make the bottom tier.p
If I see just 1 interesting item for sale, I'm usually happy.
Anything beats the DFW metroplex shows that are all a sea of black plastic.
- Fri Nov 29, 2024 4:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Billings Gun Show
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2069
Re: Billings Gun Show
Looks like I'm not going to make it Friday.
My nephew was coming with me but he got tied up butchering hogs that took longer than expected.
And I'm 2 hours away.
My nephew was coming with me but he got tied up butchering hogs that took longer than expected.
And I'm 2 hours away.
- Sat Nov 23, 2024 7:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Firearm ownership and CBD
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2137
Re: Firearm ownership and CBD
I do take melatonin every night. Three 5mg chewables. Just helps me fall asleep, with no ill side effects. :o I used to take a 10mg slow release (when I worked night shift) and it gave me wild, vivid, technicolor dreams. Woke up tired from traveling the world all night. Now I just turn the fan on :D
- Sat Nov 23, 2024 9:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Billings Gun Show
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2069
Re: Billings Gun Show
Would love to, but I gotta hit the road back to Texas on Saturday.Twodot wrote: ↑Fri Nov 22, 2024 10:37 pm if ya go on Saturday or Sunday ya can also take in the Pow-Wow
https://www.billingspowwow.com/
just sayin'
..
I may come up for Crow Days next summer.
http://www.crow-nsn.gov/crow-fair.html
- Fri Nov 15, 2024 11:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Billings Gun Show
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2069
- Tue Nov 12, 2024 4:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Billings Gun Show
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2069
Re: Billings Gun Show
I went 2 years ago and it was big enough to be worth going to.
Not as big as the big shows in the DFW area, but also more diverse.
I'll PM my phone number later and if y'all are there, text me so we can shake hands.
I'm planning on Friday but ya never know.
Not as big as the big shows in the DFW area, but also more diverse.
I'll PM my phone number later and if y'all are there, text me so we can shake hands.
I'm planning on Friday but ya never know.
- Mon Nov 11, 2024 12:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Billings Gun Show
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2069
Re: Billings Gun Show
I got to meet M.M. Wright a couple of times in Tulsa before he passed.
When they had to change the date from October to November it made it hard for me to make the fall show. Usually April is easier for me.
I know there are several Montana folks on here.....
But it is a holiday weekend.
When they had to change the date from October to November it made it hard for me to make the fall show. Usually April is easier for me.
I know there are several Montana folks on here.....
But it is a holiday weekend.
- Sun Nov 10, 2024 3:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Billings Gun Show
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2069
Billings Gun Show
Is anyone going to the Gun Show in Billings the weekend after Thanksgiving?
I plan on being there Friday (29th) .
If any Levergunners are there I wouldn't mind shaking hands....
I got too busy and forgot all about the Tulsa Wanenmacher show this weekend.
I plan on being there Friday (29th) .
If any Levergunners are there I wouldn't mind shaking hands....
I got too busy and forgot all about the Tulsa Wanenmacher show this weekend.
- Thu Oct 31, 2024 1:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Asking Paco Kelly loading H110 in 32-20
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3296
Re: Asking Paco Kelly loading H110 in 32-20
I have the Hornady manual. They dont show H110 but do have 4227. Those two are close enough that 15gr to 16gr for H110 is a reasonable max to extrapolate from the 4227 data. The Hornaday 10th edition lists H110. Send me an email and I'll send you a screen shot (won't post it here since it's copyrig...
- Wed Oct 30, 2024 8:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Asking Paco Kelly loading H110 in 32-20
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3296
Re: Asking Paco Kelly loading H110 in 32-20
Pushing the appropriate firearms keeps you from being tempted to buy the inferior. 327 Federal.marlinman93 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 30, 2024 4:07 pm Without judging anyone, I never saw a need to push the .32-20 beyond 1500 fps. Even while making up loads for my .32-20 rifles to shoot 500 yd. dingers I never loaded faster than 1500 fps.

- Wed Oct 30, 2024 10:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Asking Paco Kelly loading H110 in 32-20
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3296
Re: Asking Paco Kelly loading H110 in 32-20
The only other manual I have that lists HV loads is the Accurate #2...and it only lists AA powders.
Those loads are not as zippy as the Hornady loads.
Those loads are not as zippy as the Hornady loads.
- Wed Oct 30, 2024 8:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Asking Paco Kelly loading H110 in 32-20
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3296
Re: Asking Paco Kelly loading H110 in 32-20
The Hornaday reloading manuals have data on .32 WCF HV loads. Which is strange, because Hornaday is usually very conservative.
- Fri Oct 04, 2024 8:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: time capsule found in levergun
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2756
- Mon Sep 30, 2024 6:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger Wrangler vs Single Six
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3276
Re: Ruger Wrangler vs Single Six
Apples and oranges. Or rather, steak and hamburger. I have both. The Single-Six is a fine, well regulated piece of machinery. The Wrangler is an excellent value for a shooter. In hard use, the SS will last much longer Or...you can buy 3 or 4 Wranglers in different colors and abuse or use the hell ou...
- Tue Sep 10, 2024 6:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Barrel mounted peep
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1700
Re: Barrel mounted peep
I have a Skinner barrel-mounted peep on my 1886 Browning carbine. Love it.
No, its not as inherently accurate as a receiver mount or tang, but it's less obtrusive and required no additional drilling/ tapping.
At the ranges I shoot that carbine, it is plenty accurate.
I highly recommend.
No, its not as inherently accurate as a receiver mount or tang, but it's less obtrusive and required no additional drilling/ tapping.
At the ranges I shoot that carbine, it is plenty accurate.
I highly recommend.
- Mon Sep 02, 2024 4:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Help with modern 50-110 data.
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3640
Re: Help with modern 50-110 data.
We have Accurates data for the 5744, though it doesn't specify if a filler was used. Does anyone know if a filler is used as a rule with this powder or not? If the data came from Accurate (or Western Arms or Hodgdon) it definitely does not intend for filler to be used. I would not think that Unique...
- Sun Sep 01, 2024 8:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Single/Two Stage trigger on an AR?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1548
Re: Single/Two Stage trigger on an AR?
A 2-stage trigger is the way to go! If you have an 8 pound pull on a 2-stage trigger, something is wrong. The 1st stage essentially removes the safety and leaves the 2nd stage as a very light trigger. Someone will miss interpret that and argue. I have all Rock River 2-stage triggers on most of my ARs.
- Mon Aug 19, 2024 3:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: An hour at the range
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3293
Re: An hour at the range
Awww...come to East Texas...where it's only 107 instead of 110!
- Fri Aug 02, 2024 9:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Speaking of drones....are there better ones these days...?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1463
Re: Speaking of drones....are there better ones these days...?
My brother in law has a DJI Avata 2 https://www.amazon.com/DJI-Immersive-Experience-Propeller-Compliant/dp/B0CS6GJJJG/ref=sr_1_2?crid=318U5389H5HQW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.n5M-6AcgYQF1pieJFNyMoex_yqE3tvSD5N6z4X_lZVL52l2lSz0llWTgLu4jdWH3WYQf-qbae_QxPASAeRbrFGD2tFSz5kZtR-P7YjMTyY1y9XLKJWyScaDnPUNindftpS0...
- Tue Jul 16, 2024 11:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The cost of reloading versus buying loaded ammunition
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4980
Re: The cost of reloading versus buying loaded ammunition
Reloading is, by far, the most expensive hobby I have ever had....not counting shooting.
At one time, I had more money tied up in equipment and supplies than I did firearms.
I fixed that by buying more guns!
I can usually load 50 for what it costs to buy 20.
So I get to shoot 150% more
At one time, I had more money tied up in equipment and supplies than I did firearms.

I fixed that by buying more guns!
I can usually load 50 for what it costs to buy 20.
So I get to shoot 150% more

- Fri Jul 12, 2024 12:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Jonesing for a yellow watermelon
- Replies: 7
- Views: 948
Re: Jonesing for a yellow watermelon
My grandfather (Bowie County, Texas) was a share cropper and truck farmer.
His pride and joy were his yellow meat watermelons.
It hard to find anyone selling on the roadside anymore.
Y'all got me hungry, now.
His pride and joy were his yellow meat watermelons.
It hard to find anyone selling on the roadside anymore.
Y'all got me hungry, now.
- Mon Jul 08, 2024 3:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bullets for the .348 WCF
- Replies: 39
- Views: 8489
Re: Bullets for the .348 WCF
....but my age, $yes, but how much use I'd really get out of it? My health become an issue for past several years already, and as many on here have testified already, packing an 8.5lb Mod71 vs my 6.5lb Mod 64 +^- Hmm, I believe I done got all I need! After all, I've yet to find a rifle that pleases...
- Fri Jun 14, 2024 12:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I'm back.......
- Replies: 3
- Views: 822
Re: I'm back.......
I bet gamekeeper spamzapped you! 

- Sat May 18, 2024 10:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Taylors and Co. New '73
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6562
Re: Taylors and Co. New '73
I handled one yesterday at the NRA show. The weight of that rifle will prevent bullet setback. Which is probably why they didn't choose .40 S&W or 10 mm. I saw quite a few "replica" guns in 9mm :? Including 1873 revolvers. Not sure what the appeal is. Except for the 9mm Tipmann gattlin...
- Fri May 10, 2024 10:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: @#!&%# Grrrr
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3961
Re: @#!&%# Grrrr
I have found guns that way..


- Tue May 07, 2024 2:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: @#!&%# Grrrr
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3961
Re: @#!&%# Grrrr
Here's something I can't figure out :-> How can every single roll of electrical tape be lost at the same time???? . Every tote, tool box, glove box, bench top, bookshelf, trunk, shop shelf, etc. are required as a matter of policy to have at least one roll of electrical tape at the ready all the tim...
- Mon Apr 29, 2024 11:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tang Safety Question
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2212
Re: Tang Safety Question
I don't know for sure, but I believe that all Winchesters made by Miroku have them, and all Brownings made by Miroku do not. Based on the ones I've owned that's not 100% true. All my Brownings are, indeed, safety-free. I have an 1866 and a 1873, made by Miroku and branded Winchester that have no sa...
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 10:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just one Blackhawk
- Replies: 55
- Views: 13551
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 11:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lever #4: .356 Winchester
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4574
Re: Lever #4: .356 Winchester
Nice find! Great caliber. Not so much on the butt pad, you are going to feel those 200 grainers go off both in your wallet and on your shoulder! Never understood why the .356/.307 didn't take off, seemed like pretty good cartridges - wonder if they'd do better now with the (semi) resurgence in inte...
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: PSA- Miroku Win 1886 Deluxe
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1246
Re: PSA- Miroku Win 1886 Deluxe
That's how I know you've been buying too much stuffYsabel Kid wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:32 pm Oh, "Public Service Announcement"... I was scratching my head asking myself "Palmetto State Armory" has a Winchester 1886?!?![]()

- Thu Feb 29, 2024 5:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Back From South Africa
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3086
Re: Back From South Africa
Did it taste like chicken? :mrgreen: Seriously, did you have the chance to sample some of your kills, including the zebra? Tastes just like horse. :D Zebra is so good, that it encourages my wife to try new things. I've been thinking about cruising the cattle auction barns, looking for the occasiona...
- Tue Feb 20, 2024 9:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My patient needed her Backup Gun
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3763
Re: My patient needed her Backup Gun
Our local "pain specialist" got convicted for overprescibing (aka providing excess for street deals)
Edit:
https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/texa ... se-deaths/
Edit:
https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/texa ... se-deaths/
- Wed Jan 31, 2024 10:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Henry Supreme Levergun.....
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2612
Re: Henry Supreme Levergun.....
I was 99% disinterested in this thread until I clicked on the link and saw it was going to be offered in .300 AAC Blackout with a threaded barrel. Now, if the quality seems acceptable and the price is not ridiculous, I might try one. I'm tired of tinkering with the AR. Subsonic 300 BLK is great fun ...
- Tue Jan 30, 2024 6:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: S&W Lever gun
- Replies: 44
- Views: 8335
Re: S&W Lever gun
Looks like another copy of the Marlin designed guns. Can't anyone come up with their own designs anymore? Well, Henry tried a new lever gun, the Long Ranger but I don't know how successful it was. My shooting partner didn't like his in .243 and sold it due to disappointing accuracy. It was certainl...
- Thu Jan 25, 2024 6:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .32 caliber j frame
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2403
Re: .32 caliber j frame
S&W 432 J-frame 32 H&R.jpg Ya'll quit posting this stuff! :lol: I told myself I have enough guns... :? But I kinda need this. I have a Ruger SP101 in .327 Federal Magnum and it definitely blasts. Not sure I would want to shoot it out of a snubby. There may be flame-cutting issues wi...
- Fri Jan 19, 2024 12:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 310 dies for a .32 Special
- Replies: 2
- Views: 692
Re: 310 dies for a .32 Special
I'd use them.
I think I have a .30-30 set o can use the handle from.
I think I have a .30-30 set o can use the handle from.
- Fri Jan 05, 2024 12:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Must Resist!!!!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2679
Re: Must Resist!!!!
Check the current prices on 39A before even mentioning trade. They are ridiculously expensive right now.
- Mon Dec 25, 2023 7:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30-30 Case Length Trimmer for .32 Special
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1569
Re: 30-30 Case Length Trimmer for .32 Special
Bridger, the length may be ok, but the case gauge/pilot will be too small allowing the cutter end to not cut square. The gauge should be tight/snug on the cutter end. JBowen Ahhh. Didn't think about that. I have several of those tools but have never used them. I have only used the Lyman trimmer. I ...
- Mon Dec 25, 2023 4:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Merry Christmas guys.....Whatcha get
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3263
Re: Merry Christmas guys.....Whatcha get
I got a new Chapuis Iphisi .375 H&H Also a new to me .45 3 ¼ double rifle. A new to me Leupold VX5HD scope. And 2 new Trijicon RMR sights. How, you ask, when you are sure I'm on the naughty list? I cut out the middlemen. No Santa, no wife needs to know anything. :D Ohh...and a new Ruglin trapper!
- Mon Dec 25, 2023 4:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30-30 Case Length Trimmer for .32 Special
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1569
Re: 30-30 Case Length Trimmer for .32 Special
Not 100% sure what you're asking...
The .30-30 case length and trim length is only .001 less than the 32 WS, so it should work. Close enough anyway.
Which particular Lee tool are you referring to? The 90136?
You could definitely use the 32 WS tool to trim the 30-30.
The .30-30 case length and trim length is only .001 less than the 32 WS, so it should work. Close enough anyway.
Which particular Lee tool are you referring to? The 90136?
You could definitely use the 32 WS tool to trim the 30-30.
- Fri Dec 22, 2023 11:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hit the indoor range this morning w/ the M&P .22 Mag
- Replies: 7
- Views: 897
Re: Hit the indoor range this morning w/ the M&P .22 Mag
I bought a M&P 2.0 in 22 simply because it was threaded.
It is by far my favorite can-equiped gun!
It is by far my favorite can-equiped gun!