Well, 45 now and moving slower these days lol, and mornings seem to take about twice as long as I remember.... Maybe it's time for a heating pad or something..
Any advice from the weathered?
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- Sat Dec 29, 2018 3:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I think I'm on the hill...
- Replies: 65
- Views: 7177
- Sat Dec 29, 2018 2:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayer Request
- Replies: 73
- Views: 7812
Re: Prayer Request
Prayers up for Mrs. Griff and yourself sir.
- Sat Dec 29, 2018 2:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday Aslondon & Camel73.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 556
- Sat Dec 22, 2018 8:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need Help With Loading 38 55
- Replies: 31
- Views: 7732
Re: Need Help With Loading 38 55
Nice. I found that since I keep different brands of factory brass to reload, that I get different case dimensions - specifically the thickness of the brass at the case mouth. Once I became familiar with the numbers I ordered a few different size expanders from Lee. One of those expanders I got from ...
- Mon Dec 17, 2018 1:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 22 LR three cents per round...!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1721
Re: 22 LR three cents per round...!
Good find.
I keep hearing and reading of people's luck with rounds or component $'s but I've yet to have such an experience. I need to get out more...
I keep hearing and reading of people's luck with rounds or component $'s but I've yet to have such an experience. I need to get out more...
- Mon Dec 17, 2018 1:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Chainsaw Carb - Clean or Replace?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2898
Re: Chainsaw Carb - Clean or Replace?
Old No7 Well, it isn't workin now anyhow so you might as well get into it. I took apart some kind of HD weedwacker a couple decades ago. Not sure it's the same difficulty as a saw carb... Just cleaned it and put it back together... I might have replaced lines. Anyhow, i put a blade on it and it work...
- Tue Dec 11, 2018 1:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: IMR 4064 for my .243 and 30-30
- Replies: 5
- Views: 822
Re: IMR 4064 for my .243 and 30-30
Thanks Wm, I weight sorted them just for something to do last week and now I'm wondering if I shouldn't just start fresh... Ahh heck, out of 120 I probably have 2 40-piece batches that are worthy of calling the same. That'll do. 40 Win avg. 165gr 20 Horn avg. 170gr 20 Fed avg. 180gr 40 Nos avg. 180g...
- Mon Dec 10, 2018 3:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: IMR 4064 for my .243 and 30-30
- Replies: 5
- Views: 822
Re: IMR 4064 for my .243 and 30-30
Haha, from your bedroom window?!! Nice! One day I hope to be doing that very thing. I've thought of the trailboss .243 loads... The only reason I'd want to do that is if my nephew showed a real interest it. I have faith, but it'll be a couple years yet. Out to 150 my Marlin 60 is awesome, and he's t...
- Mon Dec 10, 2018 12:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need Help With Loading 38 55
- Replies: 31
- Views: 7732
Re: Need Help With Loading 38 55
You can call Lee up and order whatever size expander you want..
- Mon Dec 10, 2018 1:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: IMR 4064 for my .243 and 30-30
- Replies: 5
- Views: 822
IMR 4064 for my .243 and 30-30
Or just shooting the breeze about .243's... I eased my way into reloading by fartin around with my 94, trailboss, and lee's 113gr fn. I still haven't even worked up full power loads yet. I have an unopened jug of leverevolution and lee's 170gr fn too. Got the checks, just need to whip up a batch of ...
- Sun Dec 09, 2018 11:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Eye loupe?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1511
Re: Eye loupe?
Thanks guys. I'll have to bring an item or two with me to look at to see which ones i like best. Good thing they only smell like gunpowder... :shock: Steve that's a tight setup. I almost had to get a magnifier to find your magnifier. I'm packed down pretty tight at the moment and don't have the luxu...
- Sun Dec 09, 2018 10:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Eye loupe?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1511
Eye loupe?
I've been thinking on getting an eye loupe for helping me with various reloading duties.
Do any you own such items for helping you see, other than regular glasses?
Do any you own such items for helping you see, other than regular glasses?
- Sat Oct 27, 2018 8:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shot silhouette with 30/30 yesterday
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1344
Re: Shot silhouette with 30/30 yesterday
Wow! Pretty good I'd say considering the unknown. I'm excited to hear of any load developments also. Sounded like you had a great time.
- Wed Jun 27, 2018 8:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just like I take the dented cans of soup..
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2484
Just like I take the dented cans of soup..
Remember that tune as a kid.. "One of these things is not like the other one..."
Well, that's what went running through my head as I gazed upon this fine specimen!
Well, that's what went running through my head as I gazed upon this fine specimen!
- Wed Jun 06, 2018 1:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Nerve pain meds
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2952
Re: Nerve pain meds
I agree, the timing (and dosages) took a bit to balance, but remembering to stay ahead of the symptom pain is key. ..and medicating as needed for the result of strenuous activities. I've been trying to quit smoking.. hence the Nabilone. I was told it was synthetic marijuana. And no, it doesn't get y...
- Wed Jun 06, 2018 10:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Nerve pain meds
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2952
Re: Nerve pain meds
Hi Bill, I'm just getting into this game, so I don't quite understand it all yet but I know that if there are any more than a few dishes to do at once I'll have to get on my knees (really one knee) to finish them. I have experience with Gabapentin and Nabilone. I had to work up to a dose (over a cou...
- Sun Apr 29, 2018 2:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Unbelievable find today!!
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2815
Re: Unbelievable find today!!
I love it, that's a great story!
My 'ol 94 has had a long bumpy road, but is with me still.
For sure an appreciation for something special.
My 'ol 94 has had a long bumpy road, but is with me still.
For sure an appreciation for something special.
- Mon Apr 16, 2018 1:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: It began with a levergun
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1484
Re: It began with a levergun
Thanks guys. I enjoy stories of why people have certain things so I thought I'd throw one out there of my own. Actually my first gun was a lever action popgun. I was 3. After watching some western, I was later reenacting what must have been an exciting part cuz I accidentally broke it over my knee. ...
- Fri Apr 13, 2018 3:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: It began with a levergun
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1484
It began with a levergun
As a kid I was stuck in the city, but my heart wasn't. I loved the visits out at the grandparents spread. Life became exciting, and somehow more relevant to my young brain. I got to fetch warm chicken eggs in the morning and poke around grandpa's time capsule-esq equipment sheds, help feed the pigs ...
- Sun Mar 25, 2018 6:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A New Fireame Service Business. Maybe. Not sure. Need halp.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2400
Re: A New Fireame Service Business. Maybe. Not sure. Need halp.
It's a "Don't steal my idea" secret
But I can't resist a guess, lol... artist!
But I can't resist a guess, lol... artist!
- Sun Mar 25, 2018 6:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I Yam Up To My Old Tricks Again....
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1694
Re: I Yam Up To My Old Tricks Again....
Sweet blades. I really like the handle work. It looks great, and looks like it would be comfortable too. Funny you should post this today... I just walked in the door from picking up an sp-10. You're giving me ideas for it now, as I'm not a big fan of the handle near the guard. Those must be some ki...
- Fri Mar 23, 2018 12:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Other than Guns what do you like to do??
- Replies: 42
- Views: 6716
Re: Other than Guns what do you like to do??
Well, when I can't shoot my guns I like to shoot my bows.
- Fri Mar 23, 2018 12:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday Bill in Oregon & Hobie.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4435
Re: Happy Birthday Bill in Oregon & Hobie.
Congratulations on another year...
And here's to another.. Cheers!
And here's to another.. Cheers!
- Thu Mar 22, 2018 2:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Couple of Interesting American Rifleman articles
- Replies: 3
- Views: 843
Re: Couple of Interesting American Rifleman articles
I load down my 94 30-30 so I can iron sight plink with my brother. Great times.
Good articles, thanks for that.
... I should also add that, he just put together a pretty sic scoped sr-22 rifle so he could plink with my scoped marlin 60, haha.
Can't wait to get out there this year! lol
Good articles, thanks for that.
... I should also add that, he just put together a pretty sic scoped sr-22 rifle so he could plink with my scoped marlin 60, haha.
Can't wait to get out there this year! lol
- Mon Mar 12, 2018 3:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Trapper
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3482
Re: New Trapper
Old win, some people might call that a dilemma but its all perspective.. I shoot a 1976 Bicentennial in 30-30. I liked the fact that it was unfired... because I wanted to be the first one to fire my very first rifle I could call all mine. (Even if it was only in MY mind, lol) It's a 20" shiny t...
- Mon Mar 12, 2018 1:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: For Our Friends Gamekeeper and Nath
- Replies: 6
- Views: 906
Re: For Our Friends Gamekeeper and Nath
Both squirrels and dogs are pretty funny little beasts..
That right there is funny.
That right there is funny.
- Sun Mar 11, 2018 5:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: John Kort aka W30wcf
- Replies: 58
- Views: 8668
Re: John Kort aka W30wcf
This is very saddening. I am very sorry for your loss as a family. John, i believe has touched many lives and will continue to - through his knowledge that he freely shared with all of us, his attitude and vision. I have for years run into John's writings, and always felt excited and comforted when ...
- Sun Feb 18, 2018 5:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Better days
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1271
Better days
There used to be a member here on the forum many moons ago who has now passed on but he had and has a website http://castbullet.com/ He used to talk about his times with "Old Bill" as he called it. His daughter keeps the site alive in his honor and you might find the articles worth readin...
- Mon Dec 18, 2017 12:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lever Guns (pictures)
- Replies: 76
- Views: 15779
Re: Marlin 336 (picture that is all)
That's a great picture
- Mon Dec 18, 2017 12:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: School me please..
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1442
Re: School me please..
I think I've got it now. Thanks for the explanations.
- Sun Dec 17, 2017 7:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Never been a huge 94 man
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1701
Re: Never been a huge 94 man
Thanks fellas. I'm sure I'll learn to love this thing. 8) We have a couple marlins in the family and they are great and easy to deal with when getting inside them. But.. after a few excursions you'll appreciate the nuances of the '94. I believe that carries over into the wondering of the guts insid...
- Sun Dec 17, 2017 6:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: School me please..
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1442
Re: School me please..
Thanks for replying everyone.. Chuck 100 yd nailed it. I'm surprised I couldn't really find much, but this is what I was referring to. Thank you! I'm just getting my feet wet with cast and I noticed the .50 cal deal as well, lol. I did a chamber cast and I found a few other interesting things. (My b...
- Sat Dec 16, 2017 2:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: School me please..
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1442
School me please..
Bullet pinch.
I thought I read somewhere a while back about this being an issue. I've tried searching and couldn't find much at all.
Any guidance would be appreciated, as I'm all set to go for mess'n with my 94.
I thought I read somewhere a while back about this being an issue. I've tried searching and couldn't find much at all.
Any guidance would be appreciated, as I'm all set to go for mess'n with my 94.
- Thu Aug 24, 2017 9:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Garage sale knives
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- Views: 2016
Re: Garage sale knives
Nice knives. I'm glad I got a sheath too. I think the different animals on them is neat. I don't think I've ever seen an old hickory knife, although I'm in the process of reworking one of those winchester bowies... why I'm not sure but it's passing the time. I kinda like the leather washers, and wit...
- Wed Aug 23, 2017 8:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Spike art
- Replies: 47
- Views: 7332
Re: Spike art
Haha! Ain't that the truthOld Ironsights wrote: ↑Tue Aug 22, 2017 9:33 pmI like how he's kept hold of what's important... the reins and his Lever
Fight a bear Pitchy!
- Tue Aug 22, 2017 8:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Spike art
- Replies: 47
- Views: 7332
Re: Spike art
Lol, I thought your bowl spikes were good but this guy is awesome. Nice touch with the snake!
- Tue Aug 22, 2017 7:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Garage sale knives
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- Views: 2016
Garage sale knives
http://i.imgur.com/IH2F90i.jpg So I was at a garage sale of some friends of ours and asked if they had any hunting knives, even tho I didn't see any. A few minutes later, these appear. I thought they were pretty neat, so I adopted them upon a more than fair deal. #1- Original Bowie Knife Baron Soli...
- Thu Aug 03, 2017 1:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Experience with threaded post peeps like the Skinner?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4211
Re: Experience with threaded post peeps like the Skinner?
It was a few years ago now, but for a B-day gift one year I got 'ol grand poobah a skinner sight for his Marlin 45-70. No problems putting a zero on at 50 yards. Just a couple camping trips ago my brother and I took 50 yard shots with it. He beat us both, lol. Should have taken pics... He liked it s...
- Wed Jul 19, 2017 1:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday earlmck
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2269
- Mon Jul 10, 2017 6:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Buffalo Bore 30-30 190 grain
- Replies: 23
- Views: 7536
Re: Buffalo Bore 30-30 190 grain
The NOE 189 grain hollow point at just under 2300 stayed in the seventh water jug. The first three jugs were shredded. Remaining bullet weighed 99 grains. The cup nose was not recovered. It was lost after jug number six. Jug number seven was not injured. Pretty impressive for the wicked little thir...
- Sun Jun 25, 2017 6:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Buffalo Bore 30-30 190 grain
- Replies: 23
- Views: 7536
Re: Buffalo Bore 30-30 190 grain
I've been wondering the same thing myself about the whole heavy 30-30 deal. I found quite the discussion about lower pressures with leverevolution powder and heavy for caliber 30-30 over on the boolit site getting pretty good velocities. Ramps up the muzzle energy.. Interesting for sure. I just tran...
- Sat Jun 24, 2017 3:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: First 30-30 mold
- Replies: 27
- Views: 6239
Re: First 30-30 mold
Thanks for replying everyone! I genuinely appreciate all your feedback. I have nobody to discuss any of this with other than reading and you guys so I appreciate any help I can get. http://i.imgur.com/jG9kPCj.jpg Well, my very first batch with the lee .309-113gr :D So I started with straight coww's ...
- Wed Jun 21, 2017 2:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Finally settled on my 32-20 load (photos)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3144
Re: Finally settled on my 32-20 load (photos)
Nicely done.
I'm just beginning my journey so this was neat to see.
Beautiful rifle!
I'm just beginning my journey so this was neat to see.
Beautiful rifle!
- Wed Jun 21, 2017 11:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: First 30-30 mold
- Replies: 27
- Views: 6239
Re: First 30-30 mold
Ahhhh sweet. Thanks for the info Canuck Bob. #4, Lol, ya that guy is awesome. His posts come up often in my daily readings, and usually puts a subject to rest. Well, it's .3095" just before the rifling. I own a .311" Lee push through (.3105" actually). It looks like my .311 sizer is g...
- Mon Jun 19, 2017 4:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: First 30-30 mold
- Replies: 27
- Views: 6239
Re: First 30-30 mold
I keep getting drawn to it... it's.. beautiful
Could I use it?
- Mon Jun 19, 2017 12:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rabbits under my shed.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3905
Re: Rabbits under my shed.
A few years ago I came across a write up of some kind on old New York government paperwork stating that it was illegal not to own a breeding set of rabbits back in the 1930's.
I thought that was pretty interesting..
I kept it.. somewhere...
I thought that was pretty interesting..
I kept it.. somewhere...
- Mon Jun 19, 2017 12:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Back in time
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2715
Re: Back in time
As a young kid, I helped my uncle one winter morning to deliver some kind of flyer.
It's not that cold out, and, we won't be long rang through my head hours later in front of the fire, while unthawing all of my burning extremities.
I dislike being cold. I'm a layer guy.
Lots o layers.
It's not that cold out, and, we won't be long rang through my head hours later in front of the fire, while unthawing all of my burning extremities.
I dislike being cold. I'm a layer guy.
Lots o layers.
- Sun Jun 18, 2017 12:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Back in time
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2715
Re: Back in time
Haha, nice. Ray, you beat me to it. I was gonna try to do the same thing with the old pricing. 6 I don't own a cool old 6 shooter because, well, I'm a camper, not an indoor shooter. (Although I really been eyeballin a few of those 1886's. Just something about them...) And id be frightfully tempted t...
- Sat Jun 17, 2017 11:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: First 30-30 mold
- Replies: 27
- Views: 6239
Re: First 30-30 mold
Lol, nice.. I can't wait to start messing with loads and alloys for the 'ol soupcan. Since I'm all geared up to cast+load with pretty light gear I figure on doing some terminal ballistics research of my own while out camping for a week and just keep shooting the same lead. My ww haul netted me about...
- Sat Jun 17, 2017 7:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Back in time
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2715
Re: Back in time
Lol! Those are some crazy good prices. I was too young for back in the good old days pricing. I got mine for 500 bucks, supposedly unfired. There's a good question.. How much was an 1894 .30 WFC back in 1895? I knew I was going to own one someday, I think regardless of cost. ..Not an original, just ...