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by jkbrea
Tue May 12, 2026 3:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: At what point do you not shoot a levergun?
Replies: 17
Views: 378

Re: At what point do you not shoot a levergun?

You could shoot the heck out of it and probably still get more than you paid.....and YOU got to enjoy it!
by jkbrea
Tue May 05, 2026 12:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For those of us who live in bear country
Replies: 12
Views: 456

Re: For those of us who live in bear country

I just pack a .22 pistol for bear. One in my hunting partners kneecap and I'm all good! Just can't be the slowest one🤣. No one want to hunt with me anymore.... Seriously...I use either .44 or .357 with Buffalo Bore. I'd like to try 10mm but over the years, I saw lots of stovepipes in semi autos in h...
by jkbrea
Sun May 03, 2026 1:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just showing off
Replies: 15
Views: 419

Re: Just showing off

Very nice!
by jkbrea
Sun May 03, 2026 11:38 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: American Rifleman Video Collection (VHS)
Replies: 0
Views: 177

American Rifleman Video Collection (VHS)

31 American Rifleman VHS collection plus three G. David Tubb NRA High Power, Volume 1,2, and 3.
$50 for all, shipping included!
Zoom in for titles. Too many to list. All appear brand new.
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by jkbrea
Sat Apr 25, 2026 11:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .410/.45Colt Revolver
Replies: 5
Views: 619

.410/.45Colt Revolver

Not sure what to think. I like it better than a " Judge or " Public Defender...Seems kinda fun...There's a wood/metal version too. The REV-41 Tactical. Looks like it's out of Canada and shoots .45 LC also.

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by jkbrea
Thu Apr 16, 2026 6:24 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: S&W K22 Masterpiece *price drop*
Replies: 5
Views: 10961

Re: S&W K22 Masterpiece

Between Hoback and Jackson
by jkbrea
Wed Apr 01, 2026 9:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Skinner’s new scope mount
Replies: 4
Views: 1057

Re: Skinner’s new scope mount

🤔Can JB weld be color cased hardened?
by jkbrea
Mon Mar 30, 2026 3:58 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: S&W K22 Masterpiece *price drop*
Replies: 5
Views: 10961

S&W K22 Masterpiece *price drop*

S&W K22 pre-17 Masterpiece. Rarer 5 screw model. I believe it was made in 1947 per the ser#. It has a wider target trigger and aftermarket Franzite grips. Color cased hammer. Integrated serrated rib, blade front sight. Adjustable rear sight. Blueing has some pitting and holster wear consistent w...
by jkbrea
Wed Mar 25, 2026 12:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Even a quadruple-amputee can shoot a gun...
Replies: 4
Views: 1288

Re: Even a quadruple-amputee can shoot a gun...

wvfarrier wrote: Wed Mar 25, 2026 5:34 am He is a heck of a corn hole player
......and he will be in prison too..😬
by jkbrea
Tue Mar 24, 2026 12:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nosler Partitions
Replies: 5
Views: 1537

Nosler Partitions

When I first started elk hunting around 35 yrs ago I bought a Tikka 7mm mag but eventually went with a Tikka T3 30-06 due to a shoulder replacement. I don't reload so I went with a 180 grain Nosler Partition. It was always one shot and down. Several years ago I couldn't find any and bought Hornady 1...
by jkbrea
Sat Mar 21, 2026 11:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scope suggestions for .22 bolt gun?
Replies: 19
Views: 5381

Re: Scope suggestions for .22 bolt gun?

There are a few Weaver 4X scopes on ebay for under $100.
by jkbrea
Sat Feb 28, 2026 10:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shoulder Holsters for Carry?
Replies: 27
Views: 11234

Re: Shoulder Holsters for Carry?

When packing elk quarters, I usually take a 4" S&W .44 mag. I used to carry it in a cross draw holster. It was great until packing a quarter out which was about 90lbs. I was walking along on top of a slope. I was wondering if I could draw and aim while packing a heavy load. Well, as my rig...
by jkbrea
Fri Feb 27, 2026 11:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shoulder Holsters for Carry?
Replies: 27
Views: 11234

Re: Shoulder Holsters for Carry?

When packing elk quarters, I usually take a 4" S&W .44 mag. I used to carry it in a cross draw holster. It was great until packing a quarter out which was about 90lbs. I was walking along on top of a slope. I was wondering if I could draw and aim while packing a heavy load. Well, as my righ...
by jkbrea
Wed Feb 25, 2026 11:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interesting brass find
Replies: 13
Views: 5137

Re: Interesting brass find

I remember in '84 stationed in W. Germany, we were training in Wildflecken. Saw several old l bomb craters from WW2. We weren't supposed to dig foxholes but weather got crappy. So out came the entrenching tool to trench around our tents, shelter halves🙄. Found a few rusted out Garand clips. It was a...
by jkbrea
Mon Feb 16, 2026 10:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Maybe Budweiser Learned their Lesson
Replies: 22
Views: 12521

Re: Maybe Budweiser Learned their Lesson

I just posted it for the commercial. I thought it was great. I'm more of a whiskey guy. I think the official drink in Wyoming is PBR and a shot! 😄
by jkbrea
Mon Feb 09, 2026 11:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Maybe Budweiser Learned their Lesson
Replies: 22
Views: 12521

Maybe Budweiser Learned their Lesson

This commercial was pretty good! If this link doesn't work search their Superbowl commercial

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by jkbrea
Sun Feb 08, 2026 2:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: On topic..a lot of levers and some famous people.....
Replies: 7
Views: 3044

Re: On topic..a lot of levers and some famous people.....

The guy at .40 seconds looks like Pitchy!😂
by jkbrea
Sun Feb 08, 2026 1:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New model 1886 wichester 45-70 can you put a red dot or a scope on it
Replies: 9
Views: 4601

Re: New model 1886 wichester 45-70 can you put a red dot or a scope on it

I put a Holosun 507C on my 45-70. It's held up great. It has a circle with a dot in the center. With Remington Corelokts zeroed at 100 yards, it hits dead on at 300 holding at the bottom of the large circle. It has a solar panel on top in case batteries run down but they're rated for 5 years!. It's ...
by jkbrea
Wed Feb 04, 2026 4:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to Me Winchester
Replies: 11
Views: 3908

Re: New to Me Winchester

Yes, Thankful for that! I started to comment against hot loads but I figured you knew that already, which now its obvious yes you do! Idk $ value, but in that shape I'd bet its ^$. But no matter, sounds like its found a good retirement home, and Red Letter Days ahead for you both! Hope see Elk pics...
by jkbrea
Wed Feb 04, 2026 12:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to Me Winchester
Replies: 11
Views: 3908

Re: New to Me Winchester

Wow, congratulations on the ultimate Mod 94 30-30, an early one with 26" Oct Barrel, and sounds like unusually good condition, Mod 94's dont come any better! Thanks. Like I said...I don't know alot about old Winchesters. Just that I really liked it. The guy told me his brother bought it in a M...
by jkbrea
Wed Feb 04, 2026 11:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to Me Winchester
Replies: 11
Views: 3908

New to Me Winchester

While at work, an older gentlemen came by with several leverguns to test fire. He is taking them to the Gillete gun show. He had an orginal trapper model 1895 30-06 that was in excellent shape. I shot it and offered to buy it. He went home to check the price. His good friend that buys alot from him ...
by jkbrea
Thu Jan 29, 2026 7:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Taylors and Co. New '73
Replies: 32
Views: 19208

Re: Taylors and Co. New '73

wvfarrier wrote: Sun May 19, 2024 6:07 am I like the idea but 10mm would be a better choice IMHO
I think Marlin came out with a 10mm levergun
by jkbrea
Tue Jan 20, 2026 1:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: help with scope dilemma
Replies: 39
Views: 25578

Re: help with scope dilemma

Even if you a buy a used Leupold or Vortex and it ends up being damaged or broke, you can send it in for a free repair or exchange. Their warranties are great.
by jkbrea
Sat Jan 17, 2026 10:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jump Packs
Replies: 15
Views: 8844

Re: Jump Packs

I bought a Hulkman Alpha85 on Amazon. I used it for years. I lost it or it got ripped off. I got another one. I used it on a 1 ton diesel, an UTV and motorcycle. Never failed me. My UTV had a draw on the battery and would be dead in two days. I could jump it over a dozen times on one charge. First o...
by jkbrea
Fri Jan 16, 2026 7:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what are you driving these days
Replies: 43
Views: 36201

Re: what are you driving these days

2016 1 ton mega cab. 6.4 hemi. I'm done with newer diesels. Too much emissions stuff. Bought it 2 yrs ago with 13,000 miles!
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by jkbrea
Mon Oct 27, 2025 8:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger/Marlin 10mm ?
Replies: 15
Views: 7095

Re: Ruger/Marlin 10mm ?

. The market for leverguns is expanding. That's not 'exciting' to some of us older 'traditionalists', but it is a GOOD thing, in that the younger generation doesn't have the same reverence for walnut and blued steel that we do. They want easy/no maintenance, and are more interested in function and ...
by jkbrea
Sat Oct 18, 2025 8:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My "new" box opener
Replies: 3
Views: 2234

My "new" box opener

Found this in my brother's workshop. An Imperial 5" knife! He had no idea where he got it. It was rusted a bit. A little sanding and it's usable! Very easy to sharpen. Just ordered a cheap sheath for it.
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by jkbrea
Tue Oct 14, 2025 4:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No Elk...Yet
Replies: 13
Views: 6578

Re: No Elk...Yet

Saw 7 cows and a spike at about 550 yards.....but only bulls legal in that unit......
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by jkbrea
Tue Oct 14, 2025 4:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No Elk...Yet
Replies: 13
Views: 6578

Re: No Elk...Yet

Some more pics last week.
These were in the Gros Ventre n/e of Jackson
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by jkbrea
Tue Oct 07, 2025 4:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No Elk...Yet
Replies: 13
Views: 6578

Re: No Elk...Yet

Between Alpine and Jackson. Temps down to mid-high 20's at night. That should get them moving!
by jkbrea
Mon Oct 06, 2025 10:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No Elk...Yet
Replies: 13
Views: 6578

Re: No Elk...Yet

I've been running into bears everything time I go out. I guess I'll try a different area. Here are pics from tonight....but I did almost hit a small herd of elk driving home...but they were on private property...
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by jkbrea
Tue Sep 30, 2025 9:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Buffalo Bore 30-30 190 grain
Replies: 25
Views: 19982

Re: Buffalo Bore 30-30 190 grain

I used the Buffalo Bore hardcast bullets for my 45-70, .44 mag and .357. They do penetrate! But the recoil is .....noticeable. I ended up using Core-Lokts for the 45-70. For my 30-30, I like Federal Premium 170 gr Nosler Partition. Using it now for elk. I'm sure the 30-30 190 BB are much more stout ...
by jkbrea
Sat Sep 27, 2025 2:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No Elk...Yet
Replies: 13
Views: 6578

No Elk...Yet

Did a little bowhunting last week and rifle just opened. Seen a few elk too far for a bow. We did run into a cinnamon black bear with two cubs. We've seen more bear and moose than elk. The scenery is amazing though.
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by jkbrea
Sat Sep 27, 2025 2:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Does anyone here hunt Coues Deer? Or have you?
Replies: 8
Views: 5096

Re: Does anyone here hunt Couse Deer? Or have you?

No way he shot that! He's not carrying a 300 Win Mag and wearing Sitka gear! :lol:
by jkbrea
Thu Sep 04, 2025 2:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: American Western Arms
Replies: 7
Views: 2270

Re: American Western Arms

I may be wrong on the manufacturer. The initial ad says American Arms Regulator but the details say Western Arms. I researched it and AWA didn't make a Regulator. They made a Peacekeeper and Longhorn. The American Arms .45 are stamped Uberti I believe. Oh well......
by jkbrea
Wed Sep 03, 2025 8:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: American Western Arms
Replies: 7
Views: 2270

American Western Arms

I saw a local ad for a 7.5" AWA Regulator .45 , bone and ash color cased hardened in excellent condition for $700
Are they any good or just another uberti.
by jkbrea
Thu Aug 28, 2025 12:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gambel's quail
Replies: 6
Views: 4875

Re: Gambel's quail

We have the bravest birds. Almost hit a few grouse on our gun range with the atv.... in the shotgun bay!!
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by jkbrea
Thu Aug 28, 2025 11:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Making peace with the 9mm
Replies: 33
Views: 13994

Re: Making peace with the 9mm

Paladin wrote: Tue Aug 19, 2025 10:15 pm But it runs so well in a submachine gun.

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My favorite firearm all time! Might be a 9 but two mags clamped together gives you 60 of them!
by jkbrea
Tue Aug 26, 2025 1:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No Drill Sling for Marlin 336
Replies: 15
Views: 9081

Re: No Drill Sling for Marlin 336

Pics are from their website. I ordered it yesterday. If it doesn't work I'll look into Paladin's suggestion.
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by jkbrea
Tue Aug 26, 2025 11:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No Drill Sling for Marlin 336
Replies: 15
Views: 9081

Re: No Drill Sling for Marlin 336

Brass Stacker RLO has one that looks good and has a really cool front mag tube clamp. This is a pic of the clamp.
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by jkbrea
Mon Aug 25, 2025 1:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No Drill Sling for Marlin 336
Replies: 15
Views: 9081

Re: No Drill Sling for Marlin 336....update

Didn't like it. Its a good idea,well built, not for me. The sling is very thick and not too flexible, but I'm sure it would break in. The laces on the barrel band are on the left side, not underneath. It looks and feels bulky. The buttstock cover is very rugged and well made, but I didn't think abou...
by jkbrea
Fri Aug 08, 2025 7:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No Drill Sling for Marlin 336
Replies: 15
Views: 9081

Re: No Drill Sling for Marlin 336

Paladin wrote: Fri Aug 08, 2025 5:47 pm If you don't like the loop over the barrel, you can use the Uncle Mike's front sling mount, which clamps on the mag tube as a two-piece.

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Thanks! Never thought of that. I'll look into it.
by jkbrea
Fri Aug 08, 2025 3:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No Drill Sling for Marlin 336
Replies: 15
Views: 9081

No Drill Sling for Marlin 336

I want to try and get an elk with a 30-30 my friend left me. I posted how I had it reblued and a new stock put on. I don't want to put swivel mounts on it and hiking 4-10 miles a day on the mountains is too much for me to just carry it. I found this no drill sling on Amazon. It's $88. It looks well ...
by jkbrea
Wed Aug 06, 2025 10:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry 30-30 accuracy?
Replies: 7
Views: 3112

Re: Henry 30-30 accuracy?

I tried out my father in laws case color 45-70 with the Hornady LeverEvolution 325gr load, me not being terribly used to the rifle + a fairy heavy trigger, I was able to put 3 shots into an Inch at 100 yards (leopold 2-7x scope). Certainly sold me on the accuracy potential! I had the same setup wit...
by jkbrea
Thu Jul 31, 2025 10:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday jkbrea.
Replies: 2
Views: 956

Re: Happy Birthday jkbrea.

Thank you! I will!
by jkbrea
Sun Jul 20, 2025 12:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fishing
Replies: 8
Views: 2873

Re: Fishing

nice looking stretch of river jk! is that National Forest? learning to "read" the water and knowing when to really pull on the oars takes time to master. keep it up .. Yes. It a stretch between Hoback Junction and Alpine, WY. I did take it to Yellowstone and floated Jackson Dam to Pacific...
by jkbrea
Sat Jul 19, 2025 4:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nice Upgrade for The Shootists Marlin
Replies: 27
Views: 7976

Re: Nice Upgrade for The Shootists Marlin

Did you have to get a taller front sight when you put the Skinner sights on?
by jkbrea
Sat Jul 19, 2025 3:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fishing
Replies: 8
Views: 2873

Re: Fishing

Wonderful pictures, jkbrea! I wish I were there....that looks so inviting. My late older sister and brother-in-law had a Grand Canyon dory that I imagine was a bit larger and heavier than a drift boat but certainly similar in concept. Do you go back upstream to your put-in spot or do you need someo...
by jkbrea
Sat Jul 19, 2025 1:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fishing
Replies: 8
Views: 2873

Re: Fishing

A few more pics from the past week.....
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by jkbrea
Sat Jul 19, 2025 1:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fishing
Replies: 8
Views: 2873

Fishing

I fish alot from spring to fall. I'm blessed to live in Wyoming where there are unlimited places to fish. Recently I came across a great deal on a drift boat. My friend,who is a fishing guide, has been helping me learn to use it on the Snake River. It's much harder than it looks! Getting it position...