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by GunnyMack
Thu Jan 30, 2025 12:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Speaking of The Far Side ...
Replies: 5
Views: 1282

Re: Speaking of The Far Side ...

I knew a guy that as a kid sent his sister's kitten through the washer. He said it survived that just fine but it was never 'right' after the dryer!
by GunnyMack
Sun Jan 19, 2025 3:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How's the Weather in Your Neck of the Woods?
Replies: 46
Views: 19817

Re: How's the Weather in Your Neck of the Woods?

Snowing now, 25°. Supposed to drop into the teens for high the rest of the week with single digit lows.
by GunnyMack
Sat Jan 18, 2025 5:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New member of the Pack!
Replies: 13
Views: 1191

Re: New member of the Pack!

Am I reading right, she will be spayed at 8-10 weeks old!? Normally that's done around 10 months old. I understand it has to be done but I've learned that puppies benefit from the hormones of their reproductive systems, less cancer risk later in life, not as much joint issues etc. I was only around ...
by GunnyMack
Tue Jan 14, 2025 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I haven’t seen a box of .22 Hornet ammo on the shelves in years
Replies: 19
Views: 1026

Re: I haven’t seen a box of .22 Hornet ammo on the shelves in years

I have one Hornet, two 218 Bee's and a 25-20. I've shot factory, hand loads, cast and jacketed in all of them. I wish all of the -20 gun owners would start hounding the likes of Marlin, Henry, Browning to start making 218,25-20, 32-20 guns again. That would lead to ammo/brass being made again for us...
by GunnyMack
Tue Jan 07, 2025 6:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: heaviest big game bullets in 44mag
Replies: 20
Views: 1240

Re: heaviest big game bullets in 44mag

Heaviest I've used is the 300gr XTP . My Ruger carbine just barely stabilized these with the slow twist. However it went clean through a rather large boar, leaving about a 3/4" hole on the far side. The pig walked maybe 15 yards and fell over. Also my carbine was intermittent about shucking an ...
by GunnyMack
Thu Jan 02, 2025 6:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Files and stones for idiots
Replies: 9
Views: 794

Re: Files and stones for idiots

Bill, do yourself a favor and get a Nicholson OO Swiss file as well. These are very fast cutting ( think shaping) just in the off chance you need to remove a lot of material. When in skool we were to have 6" mill bastard, 10" mb, OO Swiss, a #49 pattern makers rasp, a tri square file, need...
by GunnyMack
Mon Dec 30, 2024 3:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: USPS stinks!
Replies: 38
Views: 2873

Re: USPS stinks!

It's UPS too!
I ordered something from Orvis on 12/17, shipped on the 19th. It then spent 3 days going from one location to another and back to the first twice a day for all 3 days! It finally showed up today!
11 days from NC to NJ. I could have driven there and back before it left NC!
by GunnyMack
Mon Dec 30, 2024 5:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Zoli 12 ga over .222 Rem -- Flattened Rifle Primers issue
Replies: 7
Views: 598

Re: A Zoli 12 ga over .222 Rem -- Flattened Rifle Primers issue

We are all on the same page, it's just the nature of the beast. I'd say any normal load for 222 will be fine. Back in school I bought a box of parts. Internals, receiver,barrels and wood. Nothing was fit. I proceeded to put together a 12ga o/u that is affectionately known as The Redheaded Stepchild....
by GunnyMack
Sun Dec 29, 2024 5:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Zoli 12 ga over .222 Rem -- Flattened Rifle Primers issue
Replies: 7
Views: 598

Re: A Zoli 12 ga over .222 Rem -- Flattened Rifle Primers issue

Are the fired cases LONG? Has head diameter increased? To me the issue is not pressure as the outside edge of the primers hasn't flowed. I doubt it's headspace, find a set of headspace gauges and check it. I would look closely at the firing pin , is it damaged? Take the gun apart and compare the fir...
by GunnyMack
Sun Dec 29, 2024 5:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where did all the drones go ?
Replies: 13
Views: 1084

Re: Where did all the drones go ?

Common sense ( we know our gubbermint doesn't) says if it's our military or LE they would have come out and let the public know. That didn't happen so I still say these are nefarious. Which explains why they were spending lots of time over reservoirs, Trump's golf course, water treatment plants, etc...
by GunnyMack
Sat Dec 28, 2024 6:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where did all the drones go ?
Replies: 13
Views: 1084

Re: Where did all the drones go ?

They are still flying, a buddy of mine sees at least one a night. just the 'news ' is no longer covering it.
by GunnyMack
Wed Dec 25, 2024 11:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ‘Ethical Hunter Challenge’
Replies: 12
Views: 991

Re: ‘Ethical Hunter Challenge’

I'm with ya Doc, 250 and under is more ethical in my mind. However, out west 250 is usually considered a chip shot by most as distances get long fast. If you notice on most of these long range shows they almost always shoot the critter in the spine. The first elk I ever shot I hit high and it droppe...
by GunnyMack
Mon Dec 23, 2024 5:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For folks who don’t like LIVER….?
Replies: 36
Views: 2762

Re: For folks who don’t like LIVER….?

Had it as a kid - ONCE! My grandfather loved liver & onions. Of course Pop ate calf brains too !Dad would barely eat any of it and he ate everything! I always said I'd rather eat a Fram oil filter! Which of course a liver is. About 20 years ago while we in Quebec fishing one of us found an artic...
by GunnyMack
Mon Dec 23, 2024 5:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: USPS stinks!
Replies: 38
Views: 2873

Re: USPS stinks!

Glad it got there!
Let's blame the fiasco on the Christmas rush and by January you'll get your package lickety split! :D
by GunnyMack
Mon Dec 23, 2024 5:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loose front sight on a Ruger New Vaquero
Replies: 12
Views: 849

Re: Loose front sight on a Ruger New Vaquero

De- grease with acetone first for the super glue of course. :D
by GunnyMack
Mon Dec 23, 2024 3:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Military Stuff - interesting
Replies: 2
Views: 507

Re: New Military Stuff - interesting

I've got plenty of bird medicine- 410,28,20 and as a last resort a 12 ga syrine to take care of bird drones.
They are neat though!
by GunnyMack
Mon Dec 23, 2024 3:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Look at what I found on the shelf
Replies: 14
Views: 1129

Re: Look at what I found on the shelf

JimT wrote: Mon Dec 23, 2024 2:15 pm I've paid more than that for a smaller bottle of whiskey and never thought about it.
If you like it
if you need it
get it
and don't worry about it
It's only money
Always been my thoughts when I'd run across old faded boxes of 25-20 ammo!
by GunnyMack
Mon Dec 23, 2024 1:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Adjusting the Rotary Magazine Spring on a Savage 99
Replies: 3
Views: 530

Re: Adjusting the Rotary Magazine Spring on a Savage 99

Good info for sure.
That's one of those things that should be a STICKY here for all to find if needed.
by GunnyMack
Mon Dec 23, 2024 1:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loose front sight on a Ruger New Vaquero
Replies: 12
Views: 849

Re: Loose front sight on a Ruger New Vaquero

Walt is correct, just measure the height and you'll be back in business.

As much as I hate to say this, dribble a little crazy glue along sside the blade, let it cure , don't spray the activator or it will turn white.

Soft solder would work too.

Lots of ways to skin this cat!
by GunnyMack
Mon Dec 23, 2024 1:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Look at what I found on the shelf
Replies: 14
Views: 1129

Re: Look at what I found on the shelf

Whew, im glad it wasn't an ELF on the shelf!
I hope you bought a couple bottles?
by GunnyMack
Mon Dec 23, 2024 5:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loose front sight on a Ruger New Vaquero
Replies: 12
Views: 849

Re: Loose front sight on a Ruger New Vaquero

I agree wil Jim, send it back to the factory. We all know Ruger CS is above compare.
by GunnyMack
Mon Dec 23, 2024 5:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Christmas card.
Replies: 19
Views: 1453

Re: Christmas card.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
by GunnyMack
Fri Dec 20, 2024 6:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 450 Bushmaster Reloading
Replies: 7
Views: 629

Re: 450 Bushmaster Reloading

I've used nothing but Federal AR Match primers. 4227, Lilgun, 5744 have all worked great for my AR. I've only used jacketed.
Smaller charges of powder behind some cast bullets I could see being problematic since it uses small primers , smaller charges in a big case.
by GunnyMack
Thu Dec 19, 2024 5:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lighter springs are not always advised.
Replies: 22
Views: 1627

Re: Lighter springs are not always advised.

I knew the line would get you Scott, as you can imagine I did NOT mean you as though I don't know you I'm 100% certain you aren't an ambulance chaser. :D My statement may or may not have come to light in any courtroom but it was advice from a few different instructors while attending the gunsmithing...
by GunnyMack
Wed Dec 18, 2024 9:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lighter springs are not always advised.
Replies: 22
Views: 1627

Re: Lighter springs are not always advised.

Springs are the one thing I will NOT change. The original engineering said this need X so that's what to stick to. Now polishing, cleaning internal surfaces to reduce friction im all for. I don't like to touch sear surfaces unless it's a last resort, preferably i like to burnish sear/hammer before a...
by GunnyMack
Tue Dec 17, 2024 7:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Moving Stinks!
Replies: 14
Views: 1274

Re: Moving Stinks!

If you have texts or emails or voice mails from the existing whacko friend keep them just in case something escalates.
I still have stuff in in boxes from 1994! Nothing I need but I know where it all is.
by GunnyMack
Sun Dec 15, 2024 2:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: They got a photo of one of those terror-drones...!
Replies: 17
Views: 1988

Re: They got a photo of one of those terror-drones...!

Very true Hawkeye BUT if these drones are foreign invaders then the FAA should not have much to say about it.
by GunnyMack
Sun Dec 15, 2024 12:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Javelina in 2025
Replies: 16
Views: 1533

Re: Javelina in 2025

There isn't much a .22 won't do. A buddy of mine used to hunt moose in Quebec, one of the guides related to him that as a kid he shot a bull with a 22short ! The kid, father and grandfather spent 3 days tracking it and found it dead. They then butchered and packed it out. True or not I dunno. Howeve...
by GunnyMack
Sun Dec 15, 2024 12:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Sage page
Replies: 16
Views: 2492

Re: The Sage page

The saga continues. I took both Sage and Parker this morning. If I could figure out how to harness the whining, crying ( with glee), barking energy and convert that to electricity I'd be rich! Oh the noises they make ! Sage has certainly found her niche in life! They worked well together for two bir...
by GunnyMack
Sat Dec 14, 2024 1:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help with modern 50-110 data.
Replies: 32
Views: 3641

Re: Help with modern 50-110 data.

The Double Gun Journal had many articles over the years of guys developing loads with 4198. I believe that the rule of thumb is 80% of orignal BP in grains is the starting load for 4198. Dunno how valid this formula is but hopefully it helps? Or is it 40%???? Now I've confused myself by trying to re...
by GunnyMack
Sat Dec 14, 2024 9:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Javelina in 2025
Replies: 16
Views: 1533

Re: Javelina in 2025

See Bill, just had to wait for Jim, he's the man that knows for sure!
by GunnyMack
Sat Dec 14, 2024 9:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lee Loadmaster question
Replies: 11
Views: 1222

Re: Lee Loadmaster question

I had one many moons ago, it worked ok but a Dillon is by far the Cadillac of progressive presses. Ok we really need to stop using the term progressive, especially if used with firearms. That word just doesn't play well with guns! I started with a Dillon Square Deal in 40. Sold that and got a 550. B...
by GunnyMack
Sat Dec 14, 2024 9:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Javelina in 2025
Replies: 16
Views: 1533

Re: Javelina in 2025

V to ACME threads now that's crazy!
From what I've seen, as long as the gland on the backend is NOT cut the meat is very good eating.
Your Model 8 would be a great nostalgic hunt !
by GunnyMack
Sat Dec 14, 2024 5:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Drone Question
Replies: 16
Views: 1662

Re: Drone Question

I've heard that people's TV go out when these are over their house.
If that's the case then the drone is sending out jamming of some sort, not your average teenager making these in his basement.
by GunnyMack
Fri Dec 13, 2024 7:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: They got a photo of one of those terror-drones...!
Replies: 17
Views: 1988

Re: They got a photo of one of those terror-drones...!

I loaded some 410 3" OO this morning , 5 pellets in each should do the trick!
by GunnyMack
Fri Dec 13, 2024 7:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Europeans and their 9.3 combo rifles
Replies: 15
Views: 1613

Re: Europeans and their 9.3 combo rifles

The MkX's were very good actions.
My 375 is on an Argentine, the 338 is a k98.
Both are better shooters than I am !
by GunnyMack
Fri Dec 13, 2024 6:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: They got a photo of one of those terror-drones...!
Replies: 17
Views: 1988

Re: They got a photo of one of those terror-drones...!

The drones are real, who they belong to is the $500 question. Within reason they need to be shot down, sink the mother ship( if there is one) and send the message we aren't going to stand for this. BUT our do nothing governor won't, the feds won't... Id certainly try with some OO or OOO ! We need n...
by GunnyMack
Fri Dec 13, 2024 6:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Europeans and their 9.3 combo rifles
Replies: 15
Views: 1613

Re: Europeans and their 9.3 combo rifles

If I were going to Africa I'd beg borrow or steal a #1 in 9.3x74. or maybe an Alaska moose hunt. However, I have a 375 that I put together on a Mauser, I remade the magazine box into a proper 4 shot box, straight grain English walnut stock... Only took me 30 years to finish it! :lol: Or I'd take my ...
by GunnyMack
Fri Dec 13, 2024 5:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: They got a photo of one of those terror-drones...!
Replies: 17
Views: 1988

Re: They got a photo of one of those terror-drones...!

So I'm in NJ, buddy texted me about 645 last evening, 'drone by your house ' so I went outside to look for it. I stood outside for about 10 minutes. The only thing that I suspected was a drone turned out to be a Gulfstream biz jet. I know this because I had Flight Radar open on my phone . Drones don...
by GunnyMack
Wed Dec 11, 2024 6:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: And now I love the man even more
Replies: 5
Views: 951

Re: And now I love the man even more

Kurt Roosevelt used to sniff around a German immigrant woman that lived in half the farm house that friends of mine owned. We referred to a thicket as Kurt's Thicket, his favorite place to hunt. As for the German lady, her and her sister survived the Lusitania sinking. Lots of interesting stories up...
by GunnyMack
Tue Dec 10, 2024 5:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Europeans and their 9.3 combo rifles
Replies: 15
Views: 1613

Re: Europeans and their 9.3 combo rifles

Some of the #1s were 9.3x 74 also, I've pinned for one but I'm in no rush to buy one as I doubt I'm going to Africa anytime soon and my 338WM or 375 H&H have it covered.
by GunnyMack
Mon Dec 09, 2024 5:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone thinking of a Christmas present for me....
Replies: 8
Views: 1113

Re: Anyone thinking of a Christmas present for me....

At least it is in a Proper caliber! However I already have a 7 Mauser - er I mean a 275.
by GunnyMack
Mon Dec 09, 2024 12:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "I KNOW JACK"
Replies: 9
Views: 1294

Re: "I KNOW JACK"

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by GunnyMack
Mon Dec 09, 2024 12:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "I KNOW JACK"
Replies: 9
Views: 1294

Re: "I KNOW JACK"

I've got one variety you don't have !
White Rabbit Saloon. Ivehad 2 bottles, drank one the other im sitting on.
For some reason I can't attach a picture..
by GunnyMack
Sun Dec 08, 2024 5:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .25 round ball mould
Replies: 10
Views: 1015

Re: .25 round ball mould

Thanks Rock Steady-
I'm well aware of BP, the mould is a bit pricey! Especially if I don't like how it shoots.
I'm thinking of just getting a 4 buck mould.
by GunnyMack
Sun Dec 08, 2024 1:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Sage page
Replies: 16
Views: 2492

Re: The Sage page

Thanks guys. This morning we were a bit slow to get hunting, Sage got to run around with Kona- a white-haired griffon and Brownie a GSP before the fun started. Sage, myself and another guy hunted together, she had 8 flushes , I shot once dropping a rooster. The other guy shot at 3 different birds ge...
by GunnyMack
Sat Dec 07, 2024 6:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Sage page
Replies: 16
Views: 2492

Re: The Sage page

One of the guys just sent me a picture he took today.
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by GunnyMack
Sat Dec 07, 2024 4:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Xmas, What I Want , more or less
Replies: 5
Views: 827

Re: Xmas, What I Want , more or less

Ya better get 2, one for parts!
by GunnyMack
Sat Dec 07, 2024 4:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .25 round ball mould
Replies: 10
Views: 1015

Re: .25 round ball mould

I kind of figured factory stuff would work just fine, but you know as well as I do - ya gotta play around and find some load that works.