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- Wed Feb 05, 2025 10:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Which 92 is the strongest?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 8137
Re: Which 92 is the strongest?
Steel, heat treat and measurements would be a start. This is a great question i've wondered myself.
- Sat Feb 01, 2025 10:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Carrying a big sixgun.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6017
Re: Carrying a big sixgun.
Great find! I just grit and bear heavy guns on my daily excursions. Im not out for days on end and we're trying to rough it anyway right?
- Fri Jan 31, 2025 10:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Northern Florida axis doe hunt
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3006
Re: Northern Florida axis doe hunt
Nice shooting! I like 150s and bet they''re a pleasure in a scoped pistol grip carbine.
- Fri Jan 31, 2025 10:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Modern 45-90
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3002
Re: Modern 45-90
405s hurt at 1400fps in my 86 carbine,
i cant imagine 1000 fps more!

- Tue Jul 16, 2024 1:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Desperato bullets
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1096
Re: Desperato bullets
Is there a particular bullet profile you like from them? Most of the major hard cast mfg's use the same molds and would be better suited for your application.
- Tue Jul 09, 2024 3:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Dragoon!!!
- Replies: 37
- Views: 6488
Re: Dragoon!!!
They could call it the xr3-gold i'd love to have one!
It would be nice to have the now unavailable bisley calibers in a 7.5'' sbh with a 70s charm.

- Tue Jul 09, 2024 3:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I didn't care for it before
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2430
Re: I didn't care for it before
I often spot old timers in box stores and think i bet they have safe full of old marlin win and savages at home, then they buy something like that from a 20 year old kid who helps them fill out the 4473 solving another boring weekend of retirement. Not saying its wrong but makes me go hmm?
- Thu May 30, 2024 8:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .38 Special and pressure
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4140
Re: .38 Special and pressure
Great illustration, Always makes me go hmm when Keith would mention crimping over the driving band.
- Wed May 08, 2024 3:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Vintage .22LRs
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4438
Re: Vintage .22LRs
Great find! I like the character and differences of retro 22's they certainly werent just kids rifles. Mossberg offered several and are fun to research. Have fun
- Tue May 07, 2024 12:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Colt .357 modifications suggestions
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1999
Re: Colt .357 modifications suggestions
I like the matte stainless and 4'' barrel now. Just say it was rare weather guard finish colt offered in the eighties if anyone teases you lol 

- Tue May 07, 2024 11:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Savage lever in 30/30
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2387
Re: Savage lever in 30/30
With the current renewed interest in lever guns and as nostalgic as this generation seems to be, id love to see that return to production someday. I'd take one in 22, 25 and 303 hey i can dream 

- Tue May 07, 2024 11:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: LUBRICATING JACKETED BULLETS
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2245
Re: LUBRICATING JACKETED BULLETS
I wonder if pressure might even be lower? Or allow some variance like free bore in a magnum rifle chamber.
- Tue Apr 30, 2024 9:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Building a matchlock
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2688
Re: Building a matchlock
Yikes! Save that last shot..
- Tue Apr 30, 2024 9:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Firearms News
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1808
Re: Firearms News
That is great news. I hope they'll offer some shorter barrels this time around for us iron sight shooters. I had a super 14 that was about like trying to steady a mares leg 92 offhand lol.
- Sun Apr 28, 2024 7:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 2 Current Lever Action Articles
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3823
Re: 2 Current Lever Action Articles
Whats interesting to me 1886 carbines had CC receivers until around 1901, the top one shown appears to be blued. Ive never seen a special order blued 1886 carbine yet but this may be the first?
- Sat Apr 20, 2024 3:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: THE .44 SPECIAL IS ALIVE AND WELL! by JOHN TAFFIN
- Replies: 36
- Views: 7750
Re: THE .44 SPECIAL IS ALIVE AND WELL! by JOHN TAFFIN
I think the 44special is among the best cartridge for outdoor use, but the days of the Saturday night special or switchblade armed holdup man are long gone. Todays thugs attack in multiples with glocks and 30rd stick mags. On the rare occasion i carry its usually a 5 shot 38 but i dont pretend for a...
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 2:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I was talking with some friends about the S&W Model 10
- Replies: 32
- Views: 5298
Re: I was talking with some friends about the S&W Model 10
I adore my pencil barrel 4'' model 10 which shoots just as good as my k38 i paid big bucks for. Over 6 million made and ive never seen one that didnt hit within and inch of poa. Too bad none of my vaqueros have 

- Tue Apr 02, 2024 1:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I know what he means
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1693
Re: I know what he means
Does anyone know the particulars as to why he left? And were those videos shot on his land or blm? It appeared to be paradise.
- Tue Apr 02, 2024 1:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 350 grains at 2,600 FPS - from a handgun....
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2400
Re: 350 grains at 2,600 FPS - from a handgun....
Quite a in depth and well researched piece. Nothing demonstrates expertise and authority like a husky man laughing hysterically after every shot shooting household items one handed a 5 yards lol. Cant wait for the book to come out! 

- Sat Mar 09, 2024 11:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Colt 1872 Open Top
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2133
Re: Colt 1872 Open Top
I have two 7.5'' that i enjoy. The sights are a bit hard to see one handed at arms length but they run great with black powder. Poi for mine is pretty close with smokeless but around 3 to 4 inches high with black using around 30gr fff and a 200gr bullet. With the sun behind me and blacked out sights...
- Sun Feb 11, 2024 11:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: This was a little different.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2929
Re: This was a little different.
Is poi a problem for you with those fixed sights and magnums? Ive always wanted a fixed sight 83
- Wed Jan 10, 2024 5:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The ones I use the most
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1511
Re: The ones I use the most
Great guns Jim i miss the color case Rossis and regret not grabbing a 24''. I too shoot 14.5 under a 158jhp everything you need including room under max.
- Thu Dec 14, 2023 4:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POF Tombstone Lever Carbine
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1255
Re: POF Tombstone Lever Carbine
Hitting is overrated anyway, mag changes are how you get the chicks nowadaysRemember fellas, probably half of the "shooting community" can't shoot that proficiently with any gun...

- Mon Dec 04, 2023 1:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin (Remlin made in 2019) 1894 CS, .357/38 lever gun
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2175
Re: Marlin (Remlin made in 2019) 1894 CS, .357/38 lever gun
Great looking gun but my word 1150? Folks will be showing of their 1100 dollar 10/22s in a few years. 

- Sun Dec 03, 2023 11:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .35 rem vs .30-30
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2609
Re: .35 rem vs .30-30
I'd like to hear what the bullet and powder were in the OP..
- Sun Dec 03, 2023 11:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I’m starting to favor Italian guns
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3269
Re: I’m starting to favor Italian guns
Ive had that happen to a few uberti's and have always been able to smooth face out with diamond paper and keep them shooting. I suspect it has more to with with dry firing and mainspring pressure than the load since i was shooting black only in those days fyi. That 231 load sounds like a nice one.
- Wed Nov 29, 2023 12:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why We Don't Have a .41 Keith
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1547
Re: Why We Don't Have a .41 Keith
Id say the old police loading is pretty much a 41Keith, which does not kick as bad a the 44 fyi. 200gr at 1000fps should kick less than a hot loaded model 25 which is a lighter gun.
- Sun Nov 26, 2023 6:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: US CATRIDGE CO .41 L.D.A.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 733
Re: US CATRIDGE CO .41 L.D.A.
Are the rims smaller than regular 41 colts?
- Sat Nov 18, 2023 12:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Winchester/Miruko .357, SRC, stock fitting
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3044
Re: New Winchester/Miruko .357, SRC, stock fitting
My 86 is the same way, feels clubby in hand not at all sleek and winchester esq.
- Sat Apr 01, 2023 8:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: JOHN LINEBAUGH
- Replies: 47
- Views: 3797
Re: JOHN LINEBAUGH
Does anyone know why he went with Seville frames instead of Rugers initially?
- Sat Jul 16, 2022 6:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Easy 357 mold question
- Replies: 5
- Views: 785
Re: Easy 357 mold question
Thanks guys, the ones im referring to are offered by meister, oregon trail, rimrock, missouri river etc.
- Sat Jul 16, 2022 3:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Easy 357 mold question
- Replies: 5
- Views: 785
Easy 357 mold question
Whats that standard old 158gr swc all the cast bullet companies offer a bulk 500rd box of? Any story or history there? Was it a match winner or gold standard at one time? Never heard any reasoning as to its popularity. Thanks
- Wed Jul 13, 2022 5:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old No7 should like this
- Replies: 6
- Views: 673
Re: Old No.7 should like this
Ah what a fine example of the pocket gun some say really tamed the west. Sold 10 to 1 against the holster models yet never captured the imagination of grand dad.
- Wed Jul 13, 2022 4:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 44-40 popularity and the first HV loads
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1000
Re: 44-40 popularity and the first HV loads
I kinda wonder if the old 73s could handle a shot or two of them per season, and folks never knew any wiser?
- Mon Jan 17, 2022 2:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Y'all see the prices for the new Ruger Marlin on Gunbroker?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4208
Re: Y'all see the prices for the new Ruger Marlin on Gunbroker?
So the questions is how many pesos for the new marlin
? Actually i dont care im just gonna read Hell I was There and Unrepentant Sinner till I die lol.

- Wed Dec 29, 2021 3:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: From John Taffin - THE RUGER-MARLIN IS HERE!
- Replies: 47
- Views: 7027
Re: From John Taffin - THE RUGER-MARLIN IS HERE!
I predict the marlins will be offered in limited runs like the no. 1 are. I dont think they intend to compete with henry. I also think its a sad state that a laminated stainless guide gun is the predicted money maker of marlins extensive and highly acclaimed past catalog. Heck i was hoping for a new...
- Sat Sep 25, 2021 6:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My grail gun from Colorado gun show
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3209
Re: My grail gun from Colorado gun show
Wonderful rifle and love that Creedmoor portrait. Does anyone know if you could shoot prone at long range at those matches?
- Wed May 19, 2021 1:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Range report, Vaquero .44-40
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2852
Re: Range report, Vaquero .44-40
Wow it looks like you dialed it right in! Did you brush when you changed to jacketed bullets? I'd love to see a 50 yard follow up if you ever get the chance.
- Tue Jan 26, 2021 11:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I want a lever gun, I think in .357
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4246
Re: I want a lever gun, I think in .357
Does anyone know if chiappa still makes the 1892 clones? I remember looking at a 44 and 45 a few years back in 24'' sporting version and they were gorgeous.
- Tue Jan 26, 2021 11:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Most used/useful load
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2976
Re: Most used/useful load
For me its all about the convenience of using the lee dippers. I can make 50rds in 30 minutes in any caliber. You can probably guess my loads. I get 3g or 4.5gr bullseye, 8gr unique, 13gr or 20.7gr of 2400. I do pretty much everything with those 5 dippers and 3 powders except bottleneck rifle and bl...
- Fri Oct 16, 2020 2:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shooting Times, Feb 1973
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3034
Re: Shooting Times, Feb 1973
Hmm, so what i get from that is standard 44 mag load data can be used in a 44wcf as long as its in a 92 or stronger action. Is that right?
- Sat Jul 18, 2020 12:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: anyone use reduced 357 loads?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4670
Re: anyone use reduced 357 loads?
My 357 target load is meant to mimic my hunting load cheaper and easier. I use a dipper that throws 13gr 2400 in a mag case with mag primer then deep seat a bulk 158gr swc (not a good one) and crimp over the front driving band. I see no change of poi out to 50 yards from my max jhp loads. So its red...
- Sat Jul 18, 2020 12:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Range time with the '85
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1878
Re: Range time with the '85
Wonderful rifle! Sorry to hear of you sight woes, I get upset when im over a grand on a rifle, only to find all that quality wasted because the sights are useless. So like the mfg will tell you, ''Good luck you'll get it sighted in!"



- Fri Jul 17, 2020 11:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Found a match for my .44 Magnum Vaquero
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3979
Re: Found a match for my .44 Magnum Vaquero
Great looking pair ya got there! Do you shoot full power loads out of those things? Never really understood the demand for the old 44 super vaqueros.
- Sun May 17, 2020 9:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How did henry get so popular?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 7202
How did henry get so popular?
I've been browsing some distributor websites and have noticed they all got a couple winchester models and a few marlins and then a ton of various henrys available. Lever actions are sort of a niche market now days, it seems odd that a newer player who started out making 22's and borrowing from the h...
- Sun Feb 24, 2019 7:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: This is what Benchmade calls an apology
- Replies: 36
- Views: 5542
Re: This is what Benchmade calls an apology
Sorry im new to all this, would someone please fill me in on what was said or provide us a link please?
- Wed Jul 05, 2017 12:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Silly question...people say 45 Colt lever guns aren't as strong because of the thinner chamber, but...
- Replies: 34
- Views: 6190
- Sun Apr 09, 2017 7:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Ruger Vaquero in 44mag
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2898
Re: New Ruger Vaquero in 44mag
I wonder if ruger made some new large frames, or if its old stock put together for that run?
- Sun Apr 09, 2017 7:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .44-40 Adventures: Hunting with a Uberti '73
- Replies: 33
- Views: 9316
Re: .44-40 Adventures: Hunting with a Uberti '73
Nice gun and great story!