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by EG73
Sun Jul 14, 2024 7:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I have a problem
Replies: 9
Views: 547

Re: I have a problem

Nice!

I’ll sneak this question in here - the Rossi’s that are in rifle configuration - is there much different about them or are they similar quality to the carbine style ones?
(The rifle style being without barrel bands etc)
by EG73
Sun Jul 14, 2024 7:54 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Shots fired!?
Replies: 54
Views: 1175

Re: Shots fired!?

Occam’s razor about hoof beat doesn’t apply where zebras live. Or that it could be a mule or donkey. Had it not been for CSI not many would have heard of it much less completely misunderstood it. Frankly, my fictional reference (Occam’s razor is fiction) would be the fellow who said if you remove a...
by EG73
Sun Jul 14, 2024 3:52 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Shots fired!?
Replies: 54
Views: 1175

Re: Shots fired!?

We all know that government snipers are trained to shoot to kill. The snipers were using .308’s by the front to back length of the magazines….(my observation). Our snipers were most likely ordered to shoot to kill unbeknownst by them of the objective of the ones above them. I’ve done tons of compet...
by EG73
Sat Jul 13, 2024 8:29 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Shots fired!?
Replies: 54
Views: 1175

Re: Shots fired!?

I'm sure grateful he's ok, and it's only by Grace of God he's only slightly wounded! Best president this country's had since Ted Roosevelt IMO, and if he'd been in Whitehouse the 2nd term, America would be firing on all cylinders before now, and we wouldn't be seeing the wars that have broken out! ...
by EG73
Sun Jul 07, 2024 5:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Eye Candy...
Replies: 5
Views: 538

Re: Eye Candy...

I still want an 89..
by EG73
Sat Jun 22, 2024 4:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W unconventional rifling
Replies: 7
Views: 454

Re: S&W unconventional rifling

That’s ECR (electrochemical rifling). Used by S&W on the majority of revolvers made between the late 90’s and approx 2018. The grooves were literally burned into the bore via an EDM (electrical discharge machining) process using an electrode in the shape of the grooves. A byproduct of that proc...
by EG73
Mon Jun 17, 2024 6:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Modern Military use of a Trebuchet...!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 607

Re: Modern Military use of a Trebuchet...!!!

barbarossa wrote: Fri Jun 14, 2024 6:51 pm I have plans that show you how to build a miniature trebuchet
Please, share? :)
by EG73
Sat Jun 08, 2024 7:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hunting with a 1860 Henry,
Replies: 16
Views: 574

Re: Hunting with a 1860 Henry,

That’s a great video. I really enjoyed watching him use that old cooking set to make his coffee. A lot of work but a satisfying return on his labor. My problem is that I just don’t slow down enough to enjoy life that much. I’m pretty sure that I am not doing this right. I’d love to buy some land an...
by EG73
Sat May 18, 2024 5:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bear creek supply bullets 25 auto
Replies: 23
Views: 2074

Re: Bear creek supply bullets 25 auto

I reckon a little bolt action, or even a martini, in .25acp would be fun.
by EG73
Tue May 14, 2024 10:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OFF TOPIC - A Timely Discovery
Replies: 16
Views: 1370

Re: OFF TOPIC - A Timely Discovery

My wife and I (if we have a girl) decided on the name Twyla. If, that is. Our names are Troy and Skyelar. Twyla Is sort of in between. :D
by EG73
Sun May 12, 2024 2:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Street Awareness...
Replies: 14
Views: 1017

Re: Street Awareness...

barbarossa wrote: Sat May 11, 2024 5:55 pm She survived but suffered a sexual assault.She was lucky in a sense as she could of hand her neck broken or suffocated.People who do things like that should be put down like rabid animals
Agreed. Put ‘em down if they can’t behave like a civilised person or control urges.
by EG73
Sat May 11, 2024 5:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big Kitty in my driveway
Replies: 12
Views: 1421

Re: Big Kitty in my driveway

You guys are so lucky to have all these sorts of animals around. Appreciate them and take required steps to ensure they don’t cause problems (for example, as said above, don’t leave your pets outside at night, stay with them if you take them out etc). Pretty easy stuff to do. People are dumb when it...
by EG73
Sat May 11, 2024 5:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Street Awareness...
Replies: 14
Views: 1017

Re: Street Awareness...

Yep, the concrete jungle has some pretty ruthless people in it. I wonder who was filming this? Clearly it was a person (not a security camera) because it followed him and zoomed in and out. They are not much better than the perp by not helping in some way? JBowen Nah that’s security cam footage 100...
by EG73
Wed May 08, 2024 7:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Victorinox Caves to the PC crowd...
Replies: 30
Views: 2353

Re: Victorinox Caves to the PC crowd...

marlinman93 wrote: Wed May 08, 2024 9:23 am Well hopefully their decision comes back to bite them in the rear! Go woke, go broke.
It’s not that at all :roll: it’s for where knives aren’t allowed to be carried it still allows people to have a tool they can carry.
by EG73
Fri May 03, 2024 4:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever #4: .356 Winchester
Replies: 24
Views: 2199

Re: Lever #4: .356 Winchester

Ok finally found the time to pick it up. Give it a clean and oil tonight. I’ve been sick for the last 3 weeks so no go on shooting any time soon.. :cry:
by EG73
Sun Apr 28, 2024 7:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gorgeous lever gun, but why?
Replies: 24
Views: 3108

Re: Gorgeous lever gun, but why?

Can’t just have a halfcock notch cut?
by EG73
Fri Apr 26, 2024 3:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gorgeous lever gun, but why?
Replies: 24
Views: 3108

Re: Gorgeous lever gun, but why?

Obviously built on the larger rifle platform to tame down that infamously fierce recoil the .30-30 produces. :mrgreen:
by EG73
Tue Apr 23, 2024 8:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bullard Rifle Fans
Replies: 3
Views: 998

Re: Bullard Rifle Fans

I’d love one but daaaang that price..
by EG73
Sun Apr 21, 2024 4:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-90 Loads for 1886
Replies: 17
Views: 2447

Re: 45-90 Loads for 1886

Griff wrote: Sun Apr 21, 2024 3:25 pm You might PM a member here by the handle "CRS" as I know he loads for a 45-90 1886TD.

He took his to Africa didnt he? Beastly loads with heaps of Oomph taking down anything over there..
by EG73
Sun Apr 21, 2024 4:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NEW HENRY 45-70 WITH 22 INCH OCTAGON BARREL
Replies: 3
Views: 835

Re: NEW HENRY 45-70 WITH 22 INCH OCTAGON BARREL

They look good and I haven’t heard anything bad about them. Over here they’re heaps cheaper than marlins, too.

Do wonder if they can be converted to .50 Alaskan..
by EG73
Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever #4: .356 Winchester
Replies: 24
Views: 2199

Re: Lever #4: .356 Winchester

5 or 6 .356’s? Now we know why they’re hard to find :lol:

What load/bullet for the moose?
by EG73
Thu Apr 11, 2024 5:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45 ACP SIXGUN
Replies: 27
Views: 2671

Re: 45 ACP SIXGUN

Any of you guys take the plunge for a FA .500 Wyoming Express? I thought that would be cool but a .44 mag kicks plenty for me :D
by EG73
Mon Apr 08, 2024 10:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Very disappointed in Chickens…
Replies: 8
Views: 935

Re: Very disappointed in Chickens…

AJMD429 wrote: Sun Apr 07, 2024 6:16 am
EG73 wrote: Sat Apr 06, 2024 6:08 pm What’s the light bulb for?
They quit laying eggs in the winter so we use light to make the days seem longer to them.
Ah makes sense. Hit autumn here and the temps are dropping so our girls are moulting and slowed right down on eggs too.
by EG73
Sat Apr 06, 2024 6:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever #4: .356 Winchester
Replies: 24
Views: 2199

Re: Lever #4: .356 Winchester

Nice find! Great caliber. Not so much on the butt pad, you are going to feel those 200 grainers go off both in your wallet and on your shoulder! Never understood why the .356/.307 didn't take off, seemed like pretty good cartridges - wonder if they'd do better now with the (semi) resurgence in inte...
by EG73
Sat Apr 06, 2024 6:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Very disappointed in Chickens…
Replies: 8
Views: 935

Re: Very disappointed in Chickens…

What’s the light bulb for?
by EG73
Wed Apr 03, 2024 4:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GRRRRRRrrrrrrrr!
Replies: 12
Views: 1358

Re: GRRRRRRrrrrrrrr!

win40-82 wrote: Tue Apr 02, 2024 9:04 pm always remember the screw ups but not the numerous on time buys

This is why feedback can be unreliable - the average satisfied customer which makes the majority won’t leave feedback. Those who have a bad experience are far more likely to.
by EG73
Tue Apr 02, 2024 8:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GRRRRRRrrrrrrrr!
Replies: 12
Views: 1358

Re: GRRRRRRrrrrrrrr!

Ah don’t you love when customer service bounces you to and fro?

Hopefully it shows up soon.
by EG73
Tue Apr 02, 2024 3:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever #4: .356 Winchester
Replies: 24
Views: 2199

Re: Lever #4: .356 Winchester

4t5 wrote: Tue Apr 02, 2024 3:01 pm This would work just fine.
https://www.leupold.com/vx-freedom-1-5-4x20-moa-ring
True but I feel it also wouldn’t look period.
by EG73
Tue Apr 02, 2024 2:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever #4: .356 Winchester
Replies: 24
Views: 2199

Re: Lever #4: .356 Winchester

Sixgun wrote: Tue Apr 02, 2024 1:58 pm That’s a rare one indeed and is excellent investment material…….please do that fabulous rifle an honor and discard the $59 scope and give it a straight 4x of quality manufacture….—-006
Ha,

What would be correct to change it to?
by EG73
Tue Apr 02, 2024 8:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever #4: .356 Winchester
Replies: 24
Views: 2199

Lever #4: .356 Winchester

Saw this in the shop in December 2022. It was still there so today I made it mine. No safety except half cock as far as I can tell, either. So yay! Should be about 1982, going by the stock. Serial number if it helps is AE17### Can’t wait to get it home! It’ll be joining the Erma Werke EG73 .22WMR, W...
by EG73
Mon Mar 25, 2024 6:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lets talk power
Replies: 11
Views: 1573

Re: Lets talk power

I’m looking at getting a .356 winchester next. Basically next Gen of the 348 but lighter and handier.

You could do a .45-70 based .338 wildcat on a 336, if you’re a fan of the bore diameter.
by EG73
Wed Mar 06, 2024 5:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 65 218 Bee
Replies: 26
Views: 3276

Re: Winchester 65 218 Bee

There’s one I know of but the bores rooted. Sleeve/reline job?
by EG73
Mon Mar 04, 2024 6:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 70-150 winchester video
Replies: 9
Views: 927

Re: 70-150 winchester video

Taylor’s sells the Chiapa 1887 for almost $1800. Wow. In all honesty, that shotgun, with an additional rifled choke tube and some kind of rifle sights would suit me far better. Could still play with black powder slug loads. And any 12 gauge 2 3/4” load, light or heavy. https://www.raytrade.com.au/p...
by EG73
Sun Feb 25, 2024 3:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1876 for Brown Bear
Replies: 22
Views: 2299

Re: 1876 for Brown Bear

buckeyeshooter wrote: Sat Feb 24, 2024 5:33 am 1886 Winchester, chambered in 50-110 Winchester shooting the .535 grain Woodleigh RN at about 2000 fps.
Doesn’t appear to be a winchester 1876 :P
by EG73
Sat Feb 24, 2024 4:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1876 for Brown Bear
Replies: 22
Views: 2299

Re: 1876 for Brown Bear

Autumn of 1884 bighorn mountains..... Theodore Roosevelt..... “I shall not soon forget the first one I killed. We had found where he had been feeding on the carcass of an elk; and followed his trail into a dense pine forest, fairly choked with fallen timber. While noiselessly and slowly threading o...
by EG73
Sat Feb 24, 2024 3:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bolt Cannon.
Replies: 25
Views: 2335

Re: Bolt Cannon.

gamekeeper wrote: Thu Feb 22, 2024 7:53 am I found the propellant used very interesting and was surprised how much power the little gizmo actually had.. 8)

https://youtu.be/bN8LCPWY_no?feature=shared
It’s called Armstrongs Mixture, if you were interested. It’s potassium chlorate and red phosphorous, basically.
by EG73
Mon Feb 19, 2024 5:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thinking of a 1886/71 in 444 marlin
Replies: 21
Views: 2505

Re: Thinking of a 1886/71 in 444 marlin

Everyone has a .45-70. .444 is overlooked but equally versatile. There’s a guy who runs some dang powerful loads out of a modded marlin .444, and the 1886 is stronger than that action.

He’s getting a 405gr over 4000ft/lbs.

https://www.marlinowners.com/threads/sa ... ion.62750/
by EG73
Sun Feb 18, 2024 5:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.
Replies: 79
Views: 10926

Re: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.

I’ve only 2 at the moment. A cheap VG Bentley Spanish made SxS BLNE 12g, and a single barrel jones underlever hammer 10g that I load blackpowder for (2 7/8” shells). Planning on a chiappa 28” 1887 for duck duties. Mosty because I like the look more than anything. I’m aware the 1887 can have reliabil...
by EG73
Fri Feb 16, 2024 5:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New lever gun! Purchased in October..posted today.
Replies: 15
Views: 2031

Re: New lever gun! Purchased in October..posted today.

If this rifle is 2008 what rifling will it have - micro groove or Ballard? And what’s the difference as far as projectile choices?
by EG73
Wed Feb 14, 2024 2:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 'Smart' devices are dumb....
Replies: 18
Views: 1634

Re: 'Smart' devices are dumb....

gcs wrote: Thu Feb 08, 2024 9:22 am After the EMP strike who are you going to call with your protected phone? :mrgreen:
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by EG73
Tue Feb 13, 2024 3:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New lever gun! Purchased in October..posted today.
Replies: 15
Views: 2031

Re: New lever gun! Purchased in October..posted today.

I’ll have to try some more speed variation with time. My original plans to just load trapdoor velocities.

Those 400’s are meant to be able to get close to 2000, yikes!

I also want to replace the rear and front sights.
by EG73
Tue Feb 13, 2024 2:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New lever gun! Purchased in October..posted today.
Replies: 15
Views: 2031

Re: New lever gun! Purchased in October..posted today.

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Hopefully have it in my mitts by the end of the month. Bought a pack of Remington Corelokts. 405gr at 1300

Gosh I’m looking forward to this.
by EG73
Sat Jan 27, 2024 10:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W Lever gun
Replies: 44
Views: 5779

Re: S&W Lever gun

What is with all the big loop levers these days? Did human hands increase in size over the last 100-150 years (along with bellies)? I don’t like a lot of air between my knuckles and the lever myself I’d say it’s because deer season is the colder months - allows for gloves. Personally don’t like the...
by EG73
Fri Jan 26, 2024 6:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Starline 38-55 2.125 long brass
Replies: 3
Views: 486

Re: Starline 38-55 2.125 long brass

That’s cheap! Nice!
by EG73
Fri Jan 26, 2024 5:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New hunting rifle.
Replies: 17
Views: 2134

Re: New hunting rifle.

I just realised also totally forgot to post pics of rifle.
This is the package as it came. Bipod and a bushnell 3-9x40 scope.

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by EG73
Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New hunting rifle.
Replies: 17
Views: 2134

Re: New hunting rifle.

Finally got it sighted in. First group after at 100m with Remington 150gr corelokts.

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by EG73
Thu Jan 25, 2024 2:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New lever gun! Purchased in October..posted today.
Replies: 15
Views: 2031

Re: New lever gun! Purchased in October..posted today.

I have an 1895cb set up with a shaver tang sight and it loves smacking steel waaay out yonder. I really think marlin nailed the profile of the barrel on these, enough weight out front to hang nice offhand while slim enough not to be a burden carrying the thing in the woods. Eric I read that these a...
by EG73
Wed Jan 24, 2024 3:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New lever gun! Purchased in October..posted today.
Replies: 15
Views: 2031

Re: New lever gun! Purchased in October..posted today.

Thanks, guys. I was wondering if it was Remington or marlin and thought marlin based on what I’ve read. Never actually got pics of the barrel markings or thought to look up serial number. :o It didn’t matter too much as a remlin anyway as it was still cheap for over here either way - ($725usd). I’ll...
by EG73
Tue Jan 23, 2024 5:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W Lever gun
Replies: 44
Views: 5779

Re: S&W Lever gun

Looks neat, be good in wood. Now can they (S&W) make it in their cartridges? (.460 and .500 S&W) :D
by EG73
Tue Jan 23, 2024 3:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New lever gun! Purchased in October..posted today.
Replies: 15
Views: 2031

New lever gun! Purchased in October..posted today.

As the title says - I bought this back in October but after a series of delays (no one’s fault) it’s finally on its way here, woo! Marlin 1895CB, .45-70. Any idea if it’s a Remlin or JM? I haven’t got much details on it yet until it arrives. I was originally wanting to replace the after market sight...