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I have a vintage Savage Model 220, 410 single shot that is a pleasure to carry and shoot in the woods.
A box of 3" 410 loads average $ 18-20 these days.

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An excellent read, Bill....thanks for sharing this !

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Their quality control has gone into the toilet. This could have something to do with it.
Many Ruger enthusiasts have walked away from buying any new Rugers and only consider an older, used model if they can find what they're looking for.

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What is Lenn's last name ?

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Thank you sir.
......"72"

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Jim, do you reload and shoot jacketed bullets mostly in your 30-30 Trapper ?

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My Marlin 1895, 45/70 shoots Re7 and H322 equally well with Rem 405 gr JSP. I'll check around for more..

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I'll dust off my "thinker" a bit. If I remember somewhat correctly, Davidson's (Gallery of Guns) marketed Marlin 45/70 Cowboy rifles (octagon barrels), starting in the late 90's. These were exclusives made for Davidson's and were in batches of 500, maybe 1,000 made - per offering. I do rem...

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I'd take the ticket to court and speak my piece to everyone (respectfully of course), but I'd lay out how poorly you were treated considering you live right there.

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Impressive for sure, especially at 100 yds...

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Had an old 56 Chev similar to the pic. Straight 6, Oil bath filter on top, vacuum wipers, granny gear.
Could haul a lot of wood with that old truck.

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Well a new topic kinda? Have you'll ever watched the YouTube videos of I believe, capandball.com? I found em, idk year or so ago, but they're most all interesting. But to me he did, Hunting with a Win 73, a Mid 86 wild boar hunt, and another on the 38-55. But on couple he demonstrates casting lead ...

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- 14° when I got up about 5:00. Currently we're at the high for today at - 5°, wind chill is about - 20°
The woodstove is purring.....

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What is your preferred or favorite bullet (weight & shape) for your 357 rifle ? Do you mostly load and shoot lead/alloy ?
I'm considering a new Ruger Marlin 357 rifle to accompany my Ruger revolvers.

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Excellent !

Tired of watching the poachers get a light "slap" and they move on....

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While we're admiring the virtues of a single shot rifle, Henry offers their single shot in 360 BH as well.

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I am totally deaf in my left ear (left ear is just an ornament) and my right ear is ok, but no better. I've been wearing hearing aids for some time now, one on each ear ; the aid that hangs on my bad ear transmits to the aid on my good ear. Bill......I've found that when I'm in an environment where ...

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Years ago I shot Service Rifle competition with a local club.
The steel buttplate on the M1 gets ones attention a few rounds "down the pike." Lots of fun, but....

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Hmmm...I've been reloading 270 the longest and am quite fond of this caliber. 45/70 is another one, however my shoulder isn't up for that much recoil anymore, so my 30-30 CB Marlin gets a lot of time and use.
I'm just venturing into loading for my 357's, finally !

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I ordered 2,000 right away. FedEx just delivered them. I'm just starting to reload 38 Spl and 357 for my two Ruger revolvers.
Thanks for the tip Jim !

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Steve nailed it bigtime ! I'm not sure what to say or think when I hear "thank you for your service". I believe some are sincere. I was back in the states about a week after my second tour to SE Asia, heading home on leave. I was walking through the Twin Cities Int'l Airport in my dress wh...

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Thanks Jim

USS John R Craig DD-885, Vietnam / WESTPAC

USS Hoel DDG-13, WESTPAC

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Pat C wrote: ↑Tue Nov 05, 2024 7:56 pm .22 Rem Special is same caliber as .22 WRF

Hmmm.......are you certain about that ?

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I have my grandfather's Winchester 1890, what a true work of craftsmanship !

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Stopped by a local sporting goods store (Scheels) yesterday and browsed a bit, including their reloading supplies.
The primer supply continues to improve. They had quite an offering of Magtech brand large rifle primers. I've never used these, does anyone here have any experience with them ?

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I snagged a Ruger GP100 3" 357 Wiley Clapp exclusive back when Lipsey's first introduced them. I purchased a Simply Rugged pancake holster (OWB) for it. At 36 oz (empty), it's noticeable. I've been looking intently at an SP101 2 1/4" Wiley Clapp as an alternative. The Wiley Clapp exclusive...

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There were several of the Forrest-Sherman class destroyers in WestPac, both tours I was over there. We were tied outboard of the USS Turner Joy in Subic at least once.

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Cool. I served on DDG-13 (USS Hoel) 50 years ago. Would be real interesting to see how advanced the weapon systems are nowadays.

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Excellent, maybe a few more school districts will follow suit

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Years ago while in Juneau visiting my sister and her family, we went out fishing and passed a boat with the name, "Spendy Hummer".
My son keeps a boat in Kewaunee, WI for salmon fishing on Lake Michigan.
Best wishes to you with your new gem, I'll bet she cuts the water beautifully.

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Most every summer I hear the radial engines, look up to see vintage WWII aircraft, most of them bombers of different sorts, flying over my farm enroute to the EAA show in Oshkosh, WI.

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It's not logical, just another day in business paradise....

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Thanks for your comments and wisdom, all are appreciated.
Regards, Vic

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I'm considering a Ruger SP101 (357 mag/38Spl) revolver for concealed carry. Two exclusive models, both are 3" : one is stainless, full lug, Novak fixed sights ; one is blued, short lug, adj sights. I would pair either one with a Simply Rugged pancake holster. I'm wrestling with the eventual &q...

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I'm considering a Ruger SP101 (357 mag/38Spl) revolver for concealed carry. Two exclusive models, both are 3" : one is stainless, full lug, Novak fixed sights ; one is blued, short lug, adj sights. I would pair either one with a Simply Rugged pancake holster. I'm wrestling with the eventual &qu...

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Ray......what Bible did you quote Psalm 23 from ?

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What are your plans for sights ? Stay with irons of one sort or another.....or optics ?

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As already mentioned, good arch supports can be effective......and you don't need to break the bank either.
I've used "store bought" inserts ($35/pair) successfully for years.

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I have been using WLR primers for years with no issues and are mostly what I have on hand.

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Ted, the Williams front "fire sights" are really nice, but are damaged easily (too easily).
I had one on my 30-30 CB (Williams FP rear aperture) and had to replace it due to being twisted a bit. Have no idea how it happened as I'm pretty careful about my iron sights.

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Years ago I used a Rem 1100 (2 3/4") slug gun, 22" smooth barrel, rifle sights, imp cylinder choke.
I took a lot of deer with it, out to 100 yds. I was pretty good with it.

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And yet these morons can buy homeowners and flood insurance, which drives the rates nuts for the rest of us.... -Stretch Actually.......this has changed a lot for many, depending on staes and/or region. IF they reside in a flood plain (nowadays), flood insurance likely is unavailable.

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wvfarrier wrote: ↑Thu Jun 20, 2024 8:08 am You cant fix stupid but we routinely elect it into office to run the country

Well said..

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The people who bitch the loudest about zoning are usually the ones who build/live in the stupidous places, such as unstable shoreline, etc.
Then when the inevitable occurs, they whine, "I've got a problem, what are you going to do about it"?
Yep, they live among us....

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Interesting thread. I have, shoot and reload for a Marlin 1895 45/70. About 25 years ago I had Marlin's shop rebarrel my Guide Gun to a standard 22" barrel.
My question is about how heavy of a bullet will most 45/70 leverguns chamber ?

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Thanks, guys! Much appreciated. I should take it out someday and shoot it; in fact, I should try and do that with my son, if we get the chance...just as my dad did with me probably 50 years ago. Frank I used to shoot targets made for 50 ft distance. As I reflected back on those days, all ammunition...

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I inherited this beautiful 1938 Model 52 from my dad decades ago, and haven't even shot it. I've sold off several guns I got from him to fund purchases of guns that I do shoot, but never had the heart to part with this one. https://www.mylespaul.com/media/bh4a5139_1400.99201/full?d=1457748355 https...

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Have shot smallbore competition with a Model 52 Winchester many times.
My absolute favorite 22 LR target rifle ! (11 lbs, with front & rear target aperture sights).
I would bend over backwards to snag one..

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Thanks for posting, it has been a long time since I've seen this.

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In Harms Way......
A Classic for sure. Always browsing for a copy of it.
The series "Band of Brothers" rates real high with me as well.
Another Classic is "Seargent York"....

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