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by Pat C
Sat Feb 10, 2024 11:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington #4 32 Rimfire
Replies: 7
Views: 634

Re: Remington #4 32 Rimfire

Thanks too all,pretty happy with it .Best one I've personally came across. Bore is as nice as they come , inside had caked grease from when new . If it's been fired it couldn't have been more that few times .
by Pat C
Fri Feb 09, 2024 3:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington #4 32 Rimfire
Replies: 7
Views: 634

Remington #4 32 Rimfire

Remington #4 32 Rimfire fairly decent condition with mint bore. Has a lot of nice color case and blue ,near mint wood.
Probably have to make ammo from machined brass and ramhet blanks. Ammo is about $150 a box :shock:
by Pat C
Tue Feb 06, 2024 9:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'll miss Toby Keith....
Replies: 13
Views: 1149

Re: I'll miss Toby Keith....

RIP. Too young for sure.
by Pat C
Mon Feb 05, 2024 3:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester Ranger .22 Leveraction
Replies: 22
Views: 2462

Re: Winchester Ranger .22 Leveraction

It is anodized made from solid billet I confirmed from Winchester in email ,first shipments April/May
by Pat C
Sun Feb 04, 2024 11:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wonder how long it would take
Replies: 16
Views: 1370

Re: Wonder how long it would take

The chamber is fairly clean best photo I could get with dental mirror as you can see heavily pitted throat with no signs of any rifling until nearly half way through barrel . My guess leaking gas and bullet tumble is killing it from start. .315/.316 is what cases measure after firing. The Winchester...
by Pat C
Sun Feb 04, 2024 10:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wonder how long it would take
Replies: 16
Views: 1370

Re: Wonder how long it would take

If I had that project, my first thought would be “How big has the chamber and throat eroded to?” You have a small number of cases fired in that rifle. What is the biggest bullet you can slip fit into the cases? There is a shortage of pistol caliber bullet molds between .314” and .355” for the .380 ...
by Pat C
Sat Feb 03, 2024 9:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dad’s first rifle
Replies: 19
Views: 1300

Re: Dad’s first rifle

USMC sniper Carlos Hathcock cut his teeth on the Stevens 15-A .I believe his boyhood rifle is in the NRA museum.
by Pat C
Sat Feb 03, 2024 9:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wonder how long it would take
Replies: 16
Views: 1370

Re: Wonder how long it would take

Bobby Hoyt at the Frieshutz Shop would be the one to do it. I have full shop at home I can do it but nobody has liner drills and by time you buy one and liner your over Bobby's price. I'm not giving up yet though , it's possible a careful handload with larger cast bullet may do it. I could buy blank...
by Pat C
Sat Feb 03, 2024 8:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dad’s first rifle
Replies: 19
Views: 1300

Re: Dad’s first rifle

Stevens model 15-A?
by Pat C
Sat Feb 03, 2024 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 32-20 range report
Replies: 16
Views: 1449

Re: 32-20 range report

Beautiful rifle , well done!
by Pat C
Sat Feb 03, 2024 6:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wonder how long it would take
Replies: 16
Views: 1370

Re: Wonder how long it would take

Yeah and what your seeing is the good end :lol:
The front half I couldn't capture in photo but it has no rifling just pitted roughness.
by Pat C
Sat Feb 03, 2024 3:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I shot my new SAA
Replies: 21
Views: 1564

Re: I shot my new SAA

Pat, I sometimes use a piece of a sharp automotive point file for that although I admit a stone would probably be better. Thanks! Everybody is out of the hand slot stones but here is the kit at Brownells. Also when I say rough take a look at the surface of the hand slot in this Colt SAA cutaway. ED...
by Pat C
Sat Feb 03, 2024 3:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wonder how long it would take
Replies: 16
Views: 1370

Re: Wonder how long it would take

Sure seems like a candidate for a reline or rebore. No doubt about it, but I still might try some different loads see what happens. I really want to make up some black powder loads with the handloader. It's not cracked on breech ,I had it out in bright sun today with loop.It appears deep scratch. S...
by Pat C
Sat Feb 03, 2024 1:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wonder how long it would take
Replies: 16
Views: 1370

Re: Wonder how long it would take

Since I'm not a reloader,least not at moment I have only the WRA handloader set to use. I tried to get some better pictures of that breech .I don't think it's cracked ,looks more like a deep pocket knife scratch maybe a stuck case in its early life. You people might convince me yet I need to start l...
by Pat C
Sat Feb 03, 2024 1:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I love old model Rugers
Replies: 64
Views: 5056

Re: I love old model Rugers

That’s nice Pat…you don’t see those early boxes too much….my guess is early to mid sixties….. There’s another variation that seldom gets talked about or seen….the tri color single sixes…. Those tri colors are super rare , Dougan's book has a lot of good info on them,never seen one in person. The re...
by Pat C
Sat Feb 03, 2024 12:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I love old model Rugers
Replies: 64
Views: 5056

Re: I love old model Rugers

One of my favorite books on the subject ,and the only old model I currently have. As new late 1971 SS after the change to silver medalions. I need to get me anouther 50's era shooter soon.
by Pat C
Sat Feb 03, 2024 11:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I shot my new SAA
Replies: 21
Views: 1564

Re: I shot my new SAA

I have several of the Kuhnhausen books. I'll check and see if I have the one for Colt SAAs. I have about 15 Blackhawks and SBHs and I've put either Bisley or SBH hammers in all of them. I lower the cocking notches of the new hammers down to .012, measured with a feeler gauge and it eliminates all o...
by Pat C
Sat Feb 03, 2024 10:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I shot my new SAA
Replies: 21
Views: 1564

Re: I shot my new SAA

And if you really want to get serious about slicking that SAA up here are some of the tools of the trade. Thanks to two legends ,Jim Martin and Jerry Kuhnhausen. After 30 years of use my hand slot stone is worn out , no longer has the nice thin crisp edge needed. As far as springs , you can adjust t...
by Pat C
Sat Feb 03, 2024 8:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I shot my new SAA
Replies: 21
Views: 1564

Re: I shot my new SAA

Any of the SAA made in the last 30 years have EDM cut hand slots .Most are as rough as an cast frame in that slot. If you really want a 1st Gen quality feel you'll have to do some stoning to hand slot and face of hammer and any area in frame where contact is made which is also EDM cut. Just enough t...
by Pat C
Fri Feb 02, 2024 7:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I shot my new SAA
Replies: 21
Views: 1564

Re: I shot my new SAA

Yes ,and the really sad part is that SAA was $950 new and today its going to cost me $2200-$2500 to replace it.
by Pat C
Fri Feb 02, 2024 6:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I shot my new SAA
Replies: 21
Views: 1564

Re: I shot my new SAA

I had three from the 1990's ,one I ordered new from Custom Shop in 94 same as above 45 Colt 5 1/2" traded it for a high condition 1892 made in 1896 . But I deeply mis that SAA .Only a 35mm remains of it.

Nice lookin SAA , I plan to replace mine sooner than later.
by Pat C
Fri Feb 02, 2024 6:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Overcast Rainy Day Games
Replies: 8
Views: 756

Re: Overcast Rainy Day Games

Somebody say parlor gun ,I think maxim solved that.

More serious note I like the idea!
by Pat C
Fri Feb 02, 2024 5:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wonder how long it would take
Replies: 16
Views: 1370

Re: Wonder how long it would take

The bore at muzzle is .310 " at the grooves. These were factory cowboy action ammo. I don't reload myself . But had planned on using WRA handloader and bullet mold to load some black powder loads. Problem is first third of bore is roached out no rifling. Bullets are starting getting canted . Bu...
by Pat C
Fri Feb 02, 2024 3:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I love old model Rugers
Replies: 64
Views: 5056

Re: I love old model Rugers

I like em too , single sixes are all I've had though. Now about that XR3 VS XR3-RED. The Colt grip frame and later XR3 pre 63 frame very close to same. Here is the catch for me , my SAA if I let my trigger finger lye along side frame which feels comfortable to me .My finger sticks out past first joi...
by Pat C
Fri Feb 02, 2024 3:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wonder how long it would take
Replies: 16
Views: 1370

Wonder how long it would take

For this 1873 to look like the Great Basin 73 ?? Thinking about leaving it out in the woods ,leave a treasure map some lie about Jessie James. If most keyhole on a single target was the goal I win!! Possible cracked chamber face ? Need to investigate as I don't remember seeing it before although it ...
by Pat C
Thu Feb 01, 2024 7:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HSM 32-20 COWBOY LOADS
Replies: 5
Views: 594

Re: HSM 32-20 COWBOY LOADS

Geeze….buck a round…..I believe, with what the components cost me, maybe .04 a round. You want find brass for 32-20 for less than $.30 cents per round. Those days are over for anyone buying new stock today. I don't reload myself ,never seen a need in it . I'm am interested in loading blackpowder fo...
by Pat C
Wed Jan 31, 2024 6:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HSM 32-20 COWBOY LOADS
Replies: 5
Views: 594

HSM 32-20 COWBOY LOADS

At Cabelas $47.99 per 50 free shipping made in Montana starline brass I believe.
by Pat C
Wed Jan 31, 2024 11:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I love old model Rugers
Replies: 64
Views: 5056

Re: I love old model Rugers

If that's offhand at 20 that's darn fine shooting. Mine/me can't do it. Fiocchi performance has been best in my single six so far. I'm opposite on sights ,I like mine with bead front U notch rear that go together like puzzle pieces ,no daylight. Like Savage .22 or late Winchester 62A. I plane to mil...
by Pat C
Fri Jan 26, 2024 7:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GPC PARTS
Replies: 6
Views: 632

Re: GPC PARTS

Same for me but I have scored some nice original parts too.
One thing without question their return policy is top notch.
by Pat C
Tue Jan 23, 2024 8:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Having a sixgun "Goonerized"
Replies: 10
Views: 1061

Re: Having a sixgun "Goonerized"

Seen his work on Colt Forum before .
by Pat C
Mon Jan 22, 2024 11:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W Lever gun
Replies: 44
Views: 4729

Re: S&W Lever gun

Looks like anouther Zombie apocalypse gun. I'll pass . They want hurt sales of the new Ruger Marlins .Wood and steel !!
by Pat C
Fri Jan 19, 2024 7:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can you diagnose the problem with this revolver?
Replies: 31
Views: 2585

Re: Can you diagnose the problem with this revolver?

The frame face at threads isn't square to centerline requiring extreme windage adjustment ?
by Pat C
Sun Jan 07, 2024 7:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Those with Model 92 in .357 -- preferred barrel length?
Replies: 31
Views: 3165

Re: Those with Model 92 in .357 -- preferred barrel length?

Love the 16 " trapper in a SRC . If it were not for having to SBR one I would make short 14"
by Pat C
Fri Jan 05, 2024 2:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mozambique Report
Replies: 7
Views: 687

Re: Mozambique Report

My Uncle has done mission work since 80's in and around Chiang Mai . Devoted his entire life to this helping children ,teaching the gospel .His family lived there full time for years .
by Pat C
Wed Jan 03, 2024 7:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 25-20 ammo
Replies: 8
Views: 1008

Re: 25-20 ammo

I remember back 30 years ago you couldn't give it away . Go into old gunshops and have to blow dust off of it and 32-20. Luckily I had a couple 1892 25 WCF and snatched some for my needs. Still have one box and bunch of brass .But I don't reload myself never seen a need no more than I shoot them.May...
by Pat C
Tue Jan 02, 2024 6:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old leverguns can still shoot.
Replies: 17
Views: 1535

Re: Old leverguns can still shoot.

And why would you think otherwise?

Nice rifle!
by Pat C
Mon Jan 01, 2024 5:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Has anybody noticed?
Replies: 4
Views: 616

Re: Has anybody noticed?

Just about all of these sites have made up feedback and everybody legit looking. Be safe out there. Too good to be true as always it probably is.
by Pat C
Mon Jan 01, 2024 2:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Has anybody noticed?
Replies: 4
Views: 616

Has anybody noticed?

That they're are all kinds of ammo sales web sights that seem to always have hard to find ammo at reasonable prices?

Most of these places I've never heard of ,always in stock .
Just do a search of any obsolete ammo you'll see.

Assuming these are all fake scam sites.
by Pat C
Sun Dec 31, 2023 11:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi M59, .22 Mag
Replies: 10
Views: 890

Re: Rossi M59, .22 Mag

The 62 Amadeo Rossi was very close copy of the WRA 62 A Only thing I didn't like was the sights ,as stated above I installed a WRA 1890 rear on mine .Had to make custom dovetail insert. The front blade was beefy enough I reconfigured it and sculpted a bead out of the blade. Once the tang was drilled...
by Pat C
Sat Dec 30, 2023 11:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi M59, .22 Mag
Replies: 10
Views: 890

Re: Rossi M59, .22 Mag

Pisgah wrote: Sat Dec 30, 2023 11:34 pm The one I had resides fondly in memory and on my "Wish I'd Never Sold" list...
I know that feeling all to well :|
by Pat C
Sat Dec 30, 2023 7:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi M59, .22 Mag
Replies: 10
Views: 890

Re: Rossi M59, .22 Mag

Here's mine you can see the deep tapered lead ,it's exactly like a revolver forcing cone. Just curious if your has same thing.
by Pat C
Sat Dec 30, 2023 7:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Savage 29B
Replies: 11
Views: 865

Re: Savage 29B

Thanks, these Savage 29's are some of my favorite pump action .22 rifles.
by Pat C
Sat Dec 30, 2023 7:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi M59, .22 Mag
Replies: 10
Views: 890

Re: Rossi M59, .22 Mag

Oh I forgot ,does the muzzle have a tapered lead in ? Mine is crowned but also has a deep lead in looks like a forcing cone.
And it's factory I bought it brand new.
by Pat C
Sat Dec 30, 2023 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi M59, .22 Mag
Replies: 10
Views: 890

Re: Rossi M59, .22 Mag

Looks great,nice find on the early Interarms.

I've had my 62 since early 90's ,it's a tack driver too. I put a Lyman tang sight on mine.Winchester 1890 sights. Mine has octagon barrel .
by Pat C
Sat Dec 30, 2023 5:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Savage 29B
Replies: 11
Views: 865

Re: Savage 29B

She came to life Friday, shot two 10 shot groups at 20 yards. These 29's are accurate shooters consider it success.Also had to swage chamber to remove FP ding from its former life. Inside the stock has a relief cut I had to make . Luckily a member Sav22 on Rimfire central sent me pictures so I knew ...
by Pat C
Sat Dec 30, 2023 1:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite leather dressing
Replies: 15
Views: 1223

Re: Favorite leather dressing

This was my Grandad's compound ,it's old as you can see.
Peccards is what I've used in past.
by Pat C
Thu Dec 28, 2023 8:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite leather dressing
Replies: 15
Views: 1223

Re: Favorite leather dressing

1880 S Ranger
by Pat C
Thu Dec 28, 2023 8:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite leather dressing
Replies: 15
Views: 1223

Re: Favorite leather dressing

I've got a new EL Paso Saddlery Black SAA holster very stiff.
Need to get it softened some.
by Pat C
Thu Dec 28, 2023 8:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite leather dressing
Replies: 15
Views: 1223

Re: Favorite leather dressing

I've got an old can my Grandad used , had thought of Peccards which I also have.
by Pat C
Thu Dec 28, 2023 7:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite leather dressing
Replies: 15
Views: 1223

Favorite leather dressing

As title states for softening leather holsters belts?