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by Rafe Covington
Sat Mar 02, 2013 8:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 38-55 vs 380 yard Diamond
Replies: 11
Views: 1612

Re: 38-55 vs 380 yard Diamond

Nice shooting.

Rafe
by Rafe Covington
Sat Mar 02, 2013 8:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: God wasn't in Church Sunday Morning...
Replies: 40
Views: 2800

Re: God wasn't in Church Sunday Morning...

Glad your wife is ok, as for God he disappoints me all the time.

Rafe
by Rafe Covington
Fri Feb 10, 2012 11:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Western Style Miniseries on History (Hatfields & McCoys)
Replies: 6
Views: 1153

Re: New Western Style Miniseries on History (Hatfields & McCoys)

It was made in Romania because its cheaper to make it there, didn't have darn thing to do with the people. This is America, its run by the dollar.

Rafe
by Rafe Covington
Mon Feb 06, 2012 12:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: These cons should be pardonded!!
Replies: 14
Views: 1809

Re: These cons should be pardonded!!

that's as funny as the people here in east texas driving around with stickers in their back windows that has a guy peeing on a doughnut and it say's bad cop no doughnut. those stickers always call for a welfare check ...just need to see if the driver of the vehicle is ok... :) 10-4. I don't see muc...
by Rafe Covington
Sat Feb 04, 2012 3:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: your best 45 colt loads
Replies: 158
Views: 27866

Re: your best 45 colt loads

300 gr cast bullet, 17.5 gr 2400 powder. Ruger BH and a 1873 Uberti.

Rafe
by Rafe Covington
Sat Feb 04, 2012 3:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cancer... and some information about a way to help cure it
Replies: 18
Views: 2175

Re: Cancer... and some information about a way to help cure it

If I had the slightest notion they could have cured my late wifes cancer and didn't there would be a whole bunch of dead doctors and nurses.

Rafe
by Rafe Covington
Sun Jan 29, 2012 7:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sundance Winning Short Film 'The Debutant Hunters
Replies: 6
Views: 1234

Re: Sundance Winning Short Film 'The Debutant Hunters

Really enjoyed that, thanks.

Rafe
by Rafe Covington
Fri Jan 27, 2012 7:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Red Tails", The Tuskegee Airmen story * MUST SEE Movie *
Replies: 32
Views: 3985

Re: "Red Tails", The Tuskegee Airmen story * MUST SEE Movie *

It sure is nice I have your permission to not go see it, never realized the only military fighting the Germans were African-American. I guess my DAD and uncles were there on vacation. They sure didn't talk about it like it was vacation.

Rafe
by Rafe Covington
Fri Jan 27, 2012 6:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Preparing to Run/Shoot in a "Primitive Biathlon" (pix added)
Replies: 18
Views: 3079

Re: Preparing to Run & Shoot in a "Primitive Biathlon" !

Looks like fun, where do they have these shoots at. I have a smooth bore flint lock would be fun to use in these Is there an organization I could contact to get information.

Your Servant
Rafe
by Rafe Covington
Fri Jan 27, 2012 6:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: (ASM) Colt's Third Model Dragoon
Replies: 16
Views: 2202

Re: (ASM) Colt's Third Model Dragoon

I have a Uberti 3rd Model Dragoon, alot of fun to shoot. Mine is accurate also, I use a 457 RB in mine also. Have fun with yours.

Rafe
by Rafe Covington
Fri Jan 27, 2012 6:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How important are handguns to you?
Replies: 83
Views: 8977

Re: How important are handguns to you?

I enjoy my lever guns but enjoy my revolvers and TC's alot more, will always be a handgun shooter and hunter more than a rifle shooter and hunter.

Rafe
by Rafe Covington
Tue Jan 24, 2012 2:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Red Tails", The Tuskegee Airmen story * MUST SEE Movie *
Replies: 32
Views: 3985

Re: "Red Tails", The Tuskegee Airmen story * MUST SEE Movie *

I will pass, another politically correct movie.

Rafe
by Rafe Covington
Thu Jan 12, 2012 6:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leverguns Hog Hunt 2012 - Feb 26-27
Replies: 29
Views: 3433

Re: Leverguns Hog Hunt 2012 - Sign Up Now!

Is there a caliber restriction, thinking about goin on this hunt. Would like to use my 1876 in 50-95 WCF.

Thanks
Rafe
by Rafe Covington
Thu Jan 12, 2012 12:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "The Story" on Wolves
Replies: 27
Views: 2881

Re: "The Story" on Wolves

Well said Buck, like you said the re-introduction of wolves was a long range plan to ban hunting and guns. Very well said, THANKS.

Rafe
by Rafe Covington
Thu Jan 12, 2012 12:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Strength of New 1873 ?
Replies: 42
Views: 13410

Re: Strength of New 1873 ?

I have 3 Uberti 1873 rifles, one is a .357 mag. I have shot about 5 to 6 hundreds handloads thru this rifle. 170 gr bullet with 11 grs of 2400 [358429 mold]. I haven't had a problem and don't see where I will JMHO guys.

Rafe
by Rafe Covington
Fri Dec 30, 2011 8:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A tribute
Replies: 8
Views: 1118

Re: A tribute

I salute his service to our country, he will be welcomed by alot of old soldiers.

Rafe
by Rafe Covington
Fri Dec 30, 2011 7:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why we love traditional levers.
Replies: 61
Views: 6324

Re: Why we love traditional levers.

My DAD and Grand Dad shot and hunted with 1873 and 1876 rifles, been lovin them about as long as I can remember :D

Rafe
by Rafe Covington
Sun Dec 25, 2011 9:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wolves coming to CA
Replies: 45
Views: 5299

Re: Wolves coming to CA

Old Savage wrote:The whole idea is to eliminate game animals and thus eliminate interest in hunting. That is the point and the purpose.
I have been saying that for years, the herds get too small we have to stop hunting. That is the goal behind the wolf program.

Rafe
by Rafe Covington
Sun Dec 25, 2011 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Poor dog!
Replies: 26
Views: 3126

Re: Poor dog!

I think more of my dog than most of the people I meet.

Rafe
by Rafe Covington
Sun Dec 25, 2011 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OK - I'm Officially Old
Replies: 51
Views: 6057

Re: OK - I'm Officially Old

Guess that means I will be old in April, wife called me an old fanny burp for years.

Rafe
by Rafe Covington
Sun Dec 25, 2011 8:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 12/30/11 Range report update...My First Cowboy Rifle
Replies: 34
Views: 3738

Re: My First Cowboy Rifle

Very nice, got a 38-40 1873, looking for a 32-20 myself. Congrats on buying a beautiful rifle.

Rafe
by Rafe Covington
Sun Dec 25, 2011 8:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Allen Taylor Aug. 1922 - Dec. 2011
Replies: 47
Views: 4697

Re: Allen Taylor Aug. 1922 - Dec. 2011

Condolances on the loss of your father.

Rafe
by Rafe Covington
Sun Dec 25, 2011 8:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: TRAGEDY - Man kills girl 1 mile away with a muzzleloader
Replies: 47
Views: 4652

Re: TRAGEDY - Man kills girl 1 mile away with a muzzleloader

It's well known that technology exists to detect sound and triangulate locations. It's also well known that the types who purposely shoot the sky or whatever are bold but not the sharpest tools on the bench. I just don't believe that even the dumbest shooter will hang out to see who shows up, or th...
by Rafe Covington
Mon Sep 05, 2011 2:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 3 cheers for Jamison
Replies: 20
Views: 3676

Re: 3 cheers for Jamison

I use ther 40-60 Win and 50-95 Win in Uberti 1876 reproductions, I am very pleased with there brass.

Rafe
by Rafe Covington
Sun May 08, 2011 5:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: IN MEMORIAM
Replies: 19
Views: 3538

Re: IN MEMORIAM

Not a big admirer of the French, courage is to be admired no matter who it is.

Rafe
by Rafe Covington
Tue Jan 11, 2011 8:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Follow Me" Major Richard Winters RIP
Replies: 23
Views: 3245

Re: "Follow Me" Major Richard Winters RIP

A brave man and a true PATRIOT has left us, God Bless him.

Rafe Covington
by Rafe Covington
Tue Jan 11, 2011 3:41 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: A word to the wise - KEEP IN MIND WHEN POSTING
Replies: 40
Views: 62385

Re: A word to the wise - KEEP IN MIND WHEN POSTING

All I know is talk never solved any problem, peaceful resistance never solved anything. People talked from 1933 to 1939 about Nazi Germany, the Nazis still caused the deaths of millions. I would think people would remember the American Revolution, talk didn't gain us our freedoms. Patriots willing t...
by Rafe Covington
Tue Dec 28, 2010 8:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Christmas Uberti '73 in 38-40
Replies: 29
Views: 3394

Re: Christmas Uberti '73 in 38-40

You will like the 1873 in 38-40, great caliber and rifle. Mine shoots fantastic, congrats on the Christmas present.

Rafe Covington
by Rafe Covington
Sat Dec 25, 2010 9:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you had to choose one of two?
Replies: 38
Views: 4365

Re: If you had to choose one of two?

45-70

Rafe Covington
by Rafe Covington
Sat Dec 25, 2010 9:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: R.I.P.-Larry Kelly (Mag-Na-Port)
Replies: 13
Views: 2283

Re: OT: R.I.P.-Larry Kelly (Mag-Na-Port)

Condolances to his family, God Bless.

Rafe Covington
by Rafe Covington
Fri Dec 24, 2010 11:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: True Grit - Opens tomorrow.....
Replies: 41
Views: 6410

Re: True Grit - Opens tomorrow.....

Went and saw True Grit today, really enjoyed it. I think it is better than the original, Jeff Bridges did an outstanding job.

Rafe Covington
by Rafe Covington
Fri Dec 24, 2010 11:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Merry Christmas
Replies: 5
Views: 669

Merry Christmas

I want to wish all you folks a very MERRY CHRISTMAS, God Bless.

Rafe Covington
by Rafe Covington
Sun Dec 19, 2010 5:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What are you thinking about for 2011?
Replies: 53
Views: 6740

Re: What are you thinking about for 2011?

Going to get a Win. 1866 and a Schofield revolver, both in 44-40 caliber.

Rafe Covington
by Rafe Covington
Wed Dec 15, 2010 5:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Eric's Last Wishes
Replies: 12
Views: 2014

Re: Eric's Last Wishes

I couldn't watch the whole video, lost my wife to pancreatic cancer in April. Will try later.

Rafe Covington
by Rafe Covington
Wed Dec 15, 2010 5:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever Solution
Replies: 11
Views: 1268

Re: Lever Solution

Want to extend my condolances on the loss of your sister, very glad you are doing well.

Rafe Covington
by Rafe Covington
Thu Dec 02, 2010 7:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How Many here currently own/shoot a .50-95 WCF?
Replies: 24
Views: 3652

Re: How Many here currently own/shoot a .50-95 WCF?

Bought a 40-60 WCF and a 50-95 WCF about 3 months ago, really enjoy shooting the 50-95. I have been using 5744 with a 350 gr bullet, getting 2 to 3 inch grps at 75 yds so far. I hope to do better as I want to use it on a hog hunt.

SINGLESHOT
by Rafe Covington
Thu Nov 25, 2010 7:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nicest looking Levergun
Replies: 63
Views: 8092

Re: Nicest looking Levergun

1876 Winchester works for me.

SINGLESHOT
by Rafe Covington
Thu Oct 28, 2010 7:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Have your gun interests changed over the years?
Replies: 47
Views: 5707

Re: OT: Have your gun interests changed over the years?

I started out shooting SA revolvers and lever action rifles, got into Single Shot TC's for about 30 years. It seems I have come full ciecle, back to SA revolvers and lever action rifles, like them all but prefer the lever guns and revolvers now.

SINGLESHOT
by Rafe Covington
Wed Oct 20, 2010 2:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Adios Amigos!!
Replies: 46
Views: 5407

Re: Adios Amigos!!

Good luck and have lots of fun.

SINGLESHOT
by Rafe Covington
Thu Oct 07, 2010 11:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fresh Venison in the freezer.
Replies: 17
Views: 2052

Re: Fresh Venison in the freezer.

Congrats, well done.

buffalohunter
by Rafe Covington
Thu Oct 07, 2010 11:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First Bull Elk... and with a Lever (Pics)
Replies: 29
Views: 3271

Re: First Bull Elk... and with a Lever (Pics)

Congratulations!!!!!!!!

buffalohunter
by Rafe Covington
Wed Oct 06, 2010 3:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1886 Winchester
Replies: 2
Views: 922

1886 Winchester

Would appreciate any help you guys could give me, was on the Winchester Collectors web site. They have a 1886 in 40-82 [Serial #8801], it is a special order rifle, it has the extra heavy barrel, Lyman tang sights, set triggers. From the description given on the rifle I would rate it at about 7.5 to ...
by Rafe Covington
Wed Oct 06, 2010 10:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thoughts on 94 AE Trapper
Replies: 21
Views: 2693

Re: Thoughts on 94 AE Trapper

I have a 1894 AE Trapper in 45 Colt, have had it for at 20 to 25 years. I would get it if I were you, mine is a great shooter.

SINGLESHOT
by Rafe Covington
Mon Oct 04, 2010 8:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Other Hobbies.
Replies: 80
Views: 9179

Re: OT - Other Hobbies.

motorcycles and horses

SINGLESHOT
by Rafe Covington
Sun Oct 03, 2010 1:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1876 Sights
Replies: 4
Views: 844

Re: 1876 Sights

Wasn't really worried about price if is for a quality product, plan on shooting these 2 1876"s and my 1873 alot so will need quality sights. You folks have a great day!!!!!!!!!

SINGLESHOT
by Rafe Covington
Sat Oct 02, 2010 4:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This weekend's hunt- lots'a photos
Replies: 25
Views: 3558

Re: This weekend's hunt- lots'a photos

Congrats on a great hunt, thats some beautiful country in those pictures.
by Rafe Covington
Fri Oct 01, 2010 9:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1876 Sights
Replies: 4
Views: 844

Re: 1876 Sights

Thanks for the info.

SINGLESHOT
by Rafe Covington
Fri Oct 01, 2010 5:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1876 Sights
Replies: 4
Views: 844

1876 Sights

I just purchased 2 1876 Uberti rifles, 40-60 and 50-95. I would appreciate some suggestions on aftermarket sights for these rifles. Couple of friends mentioned Smith sights, just wanted to get some opinions. I have been checking some catalogs, I have also been looking on the internet, always thought...
by Rafe Covington
Mon Sep 14, 2009 6:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got me a Uberti 1873 Deluxe Sporting Rifle .38WCF!
Replies: 15
Views: 4331

Re: Got me a Uberti 1873 Deluxe Sporting Rifle .38WCF!

Very nice looking firearms, been thinking about going down to Taylor in Winchester, VA. and get me Winchester '73 and get a 38-40. Congrats, have fun.

SINGLESHOT
by Rafe Covington
Sat Nov 29, 2008 7:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 357 MAGNUM DOES IT AGAIN!
Replies: 36
Views: 4535

Re: 357 MAGNUM DOES IT AGAIN!

Congrats, nice shooting