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Rusty wrote: ↑Fri Nov 01, 2019 2:20 pm Eh, cheer up, we'll all be dead soon.

Don't sugar coat it, give it to us straight

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As I've aged (I'm 66 now) I have managed to injure both rotator cufs, resulting in surgical repair on both. I am not necessarly sensitive to recoil, but prefer less nowadays anyway. I have recently switched to a short action caliber (6.5) for whitetail deer hunting. The only magnum rifle that I may ...

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piller wrote: ↑Tue Oct 22, 2019 9:35 am And to think that Britain once produced some of the best fighting men-both Generals and Privates-that the world has ever seen.

No doubt........what has happened in the UK since WWII ?

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Well, lets see.....a little pvc pipe, some hairspray, a simple igniter switch and a tater or two (a.k.a. a spud gun) and a person would have something that would get their attention, especially a group of twenty or so. Being a single shot, one would desire to have several on hand.
Just saying.....

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The left is so enamored with Socialism, that they are falling all over themselves to embrace it as the wonder of the ages, the answer to the world's problems, and the salvation of humanity. HOWEVER, maybe they should check it out to see how things are really going on the ground somewhere it's in fu...

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I consider Lonesome Dove among my top favorite western movies.
Some do not, but to each his own I reckon.

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So.....what caliber and is this an original ?

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I'm lucky. I still get to hang out in the old shop I frequented as a kid. Almost every night after supper, I'd run out and pester the old gent with questions. He took the time to teach me a lot about shooting, old guns, reloading, and casting. I work on his Jeep and four wheelers. Can use the shop ...

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Darn fat fingers anyway
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An excellent day in the field ! While walking in the big timber up north several days ago, there is a huge mast crop this year. Should eqyste to well fed gray and fox squirrels as well as whitetails too.

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Just got back from camping on the shore of Chequamegon Bay, Lake Superior. Dropped the truck camper so we could tour a bit and enjoy the brilliant fall colors (hit the peak in that area). Picked up some great smoked fish in Port Wing. Stopped at an old used book store in Washburn and bought two out ...

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Matthew 7 : 21 - 23

John 14 : 6

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Excellent, thanks for sharing !
This has been on my list for years. Good to know how much time to plan for when I do get there.
My bride and I are tentatively planning a trip out west in our truck Camper. This is certainly one of our destinations.

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...I read it but on one of the forums I read a post from someone who had been a long-time Marlin employee. He said that the Marlin jam (I think he may have been addressing "Marlin jam #1" in the 336 but it probably applies generally) was the result of manufacturing inconsistencies caused ...

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My deepest sympathy to you friend. This is by far the hardest part of having a pet.
It's hard to let go, but they'll always be in our heart.

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A lot of experience with comments to reflect on here. Still pondering which rifle to pursue ; Marlin (older "JM" or REM), Henry, Winchester Miroku, etc.

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Great pic Nath. Darn nice pheasant !
Would like to know more about your s x s.

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These are still fairly common around here. Two buddies hunt the big timber in Northern WI with a Savage 340. My brother has one as well. Decent guns, quite accurate to boot. They average around $350 +/- around here.

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A Winchester Model 1890 ( "90" ), hammer, octagon barrel, pump 22 LR.
Still have it. It was my grandfather's, then Dad, now me. I can only guess Grandad bought it new. An absolutely fine piece of true craftsmanship.

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What an adventure to remember and share!
I enjoyed this very much.

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Nath wrote: ↑Wed Oct 02, 2019 10:21 am You can't spread the Marlin jam on toast

A bit of dry, but enjoyable British humor I'd say

I read the link regarding the Marlin Jam (thanks for that Pete44). One would certainly think Marlin would correct these flaws, but then what would the tinkerers and gunsmiths do

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I have several 357 Mag revolvers and am considering a 357 Mag levergun to shoot along with the revolvers. Been looking at the Henry offerings, always on the lookout for a "JM" Marlin 357, which are not very common around these parts. In a recent post here, one forum member mentioned he had...

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Enjoyed the video Lenn, thanks for sharing.
My Marlin 30-30, which has a 24" octagon barrel, has an aperture (peep) rear sight, and a well visible front post. Noticed my range is shrinking with age, but still a fun gun to shoot.
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To me the real question is do you and your family need the income from selling this property? If the answer is no, then I sure wouldn't do so. I'd keep it and hunt it when the opportunity allows. I would guess with your wife's health issues that wont be aa week long hunt, but there should be a day ...

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Now all of this talk of the .32 Special tells me I should take them to the range in the next few weeks and put some holes in Al Gore's ozone layer.
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We should all be thankful Al invented the internet so we can all enjoy community together

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AJMD429 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 25, 2019 9:52 pm I hadn't heard of him but here's a writeup - https://truewestmagazine.com/the-lastin ... n-jackson/

Very interesting person.....and article. Does anyone know what caliber his levergun was?

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JimT wrote: ↑Wed Sep 25, 2019 6:25 pm Mossberg Model 283T

Stevens 410 Model 39A

J. Stevens Model 58A

to name a few bolt action 410's

Hmmm, good to know. Thanks.

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Don't recall if I've ever seen a bolt action 410. Marlin made bolt action 12 ga shotguns some time ago, but it has been awhile now.

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Yep i`m up by leech lake.
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I was up fishing by Grand Rapids several weeks ago, took a rainy afternoon off and drove over to Walker to check out Reed's (via hwy 200 through Remer).
A bit spendy, but did get to handle a few lever guns there that I hadn't seen for some time.

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Nice saw mill set up. You're somewhere in Minnesota, right ?

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Sounds like your in good shape TraderVic. 8) :) Yes sir, I am sitting pretty good and this is a comfortable feeling when our winters are as long and cold as they are. I enjoy making wood, always have. I also believe this world would be a better place if everyone had some wood to split.....to work o...

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I'd post a pic of my woodpile if I knew how, but have about two winters of seasoned oak ready for the woodstove in my living room.
I'm negotiating with an area logger for a semi load of oak logs for future winters.
Love the wood fires (and a cup of coffee).

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Lifting Jeff and family up in prayer.

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Similar to the trade guns common 2+ centuries ago. Load them with a round ball, or shot (light or heavy).
A common caliber/gauge was 62 cal, which actually equates to a 20 ga. Quite versatile on the frontier.

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Excellent, thank you for finding this and sharing it.

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Very moving as the Essex crew honors one of their own. So many (all ages) in this country take so much for granted, especially the freedoms they enjoy. I remember being home on leave, going out with my friends for beers and listening to their small talk about current events, etc., and how I felt so ...

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Blaine wrote: ↑Wed Sep 18, 2019 4:25 pm Two men in a boat...mushroom cloud in the background.

"I'll tell you what it means, Norm, no seasons and screw the limits."

One of my absolute favorites ! Cracks me up everytime I see it or think of it.

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I wonder what it looks like now. Back then it was the largest U.S. Naval Support Base in the Pacific. The last time I was there was late June, 1974, 45 years ago.
Hmmm, feel kind of old now.

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Interesting. I was in and out of Subic Bay, Philippines quite a bit 72, 73, & 74, on Navy Destroyers.

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I just saw this, this morning. Looking forward to it. We need more humor in these dark times !

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Very nice vintage Winchester Model 70.
A gem for sure. Congratulations, a finely crafted rifle with family history.

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Breathtaking ! I think I could spend some serious time in that neighborhood, set up my wall tent, wood stove, sip coffee and ponder a few things. There are remote areas such as this, throughout the north country as well. My wife and I are planning a trip in our truck camper out to your part of the w...

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No doubt, but if you want to mess with a young adult behind any counter, try this ; For example, you buy a senior coffee and they tell you it's 66 cents, hand them a dollar and one penny (to cut down on the change). Chances are they will go get the manager.......and I've experienced this more than o...

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Nice rifle for sure. Glad to hear you've taken up reloading. I enjoy developing loads and it opens so many doors for shooting your gun(s) more. Aperture sites will/should tighten your groups up considerably. I have a Williams peep sight on my Marlin 30-30 CB and can still shoot it very accurately in...

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Remember, these people can vote...and drive.

Hmmm.........I'm not too worried about their driving.
The fact that these people vote is what's scary.

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Pitchy wrote: ↑Sat Sep 14, 2019 12:11 pm I apoligize to the board for bring this up, i`ve been under a lot of pain.
Lets let it go and get back to talking about guns, thank you.

+1

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I primarily shoot (and reload) 150 grain bullets. 170 gr bullets are fine as well.
As has been said, go with whatever your rifle prefers.

All 30-30 (30wcf) bullets are designed to expand at 30-30 velocities.

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ollogger wrote: ↑Mon Sep 09, 2019 8:27 pm So true Jim!!
I miss George Madis & his great gun store in EauClaire Wisconsin

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Dave Madis

I live in the Eau Claire neighborhood. The store closed about two years ago as his son didn't do a very good job at it.

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Seeing how this is a Leverguns site and forum, Henry makes a levergun chambered for 6.5 Creedmoor. Their Long Ranger model.

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According to Wikipedia, all of the anti aircraft guns on the Vestal went into action by 8:05 a.m., December 7th, however the 3" gun jammed after firing three rounds. The gun crew was working to clear the jam when the Arizona's forward magazines were detonated by a Japanese bomb, the resulting e...

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