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by 3leggedturtle
Wed Aug 25, 2021 8:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Round two with the 03A3/ .257 Roberts
Replies: 6
Views: 754

Re: Round two with the 03A3/ .257 Roberts

What flavor of 87gr bullet you looking for?
by 3leggedturtle
Tue Aug 24, 2021 4:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I love the smell of Black Powder in the morning!
Replies: 21
Views: 2680

Re: I love the smell of Black Powder in the morning!

Well the guy wouldnt give me a price, was real vague about it. After asking him the 3rd time and getting a stupid look and answering me with a question I just walked away. I did pick up a Hellcat with 3 mags and an IWI Massada and a 3 pack of pretty blue throwing knives that sorta look like long 2bl...
by 3leggedturtle
Tue Aug 24, 2021 4:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Steel Shot In My New Bullpup
Replies: 10
Views: 922

Re: Steel Shot In My New Bullpup

Blaine, Modified for lead , is Full for steel, choke wise.After a "number" of rounds, steel will peen out the choke and threads. Eventually it will be hard to put choke in and out. I have no idea how many rounds that would take.
by 3leggedturtle
Fri Aug 20, 2021 8:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I love the smell of Black Powder in the morning!
Replies: 21
Views: 2680

Re: I love the smell of Black Powder in the morning!

Jason and GK, I'm really hoping for a T/C Renegade in the .56 cal smoothbore they made for a few years..
by 3leggedturtle
Fri Aug 20, 2021 8:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FREE TO THE FIRST WHO WANTS 'EM
Replies: 46
Views: 4509

Re: FREE TO THE FIRST WHO WANTS 'EM

https://youtu.be/vdmGTMXxXoU
Couldnt find palm logs being shredded.

Grizz, might not want to stand too close to a fire with your grass hat! :mrgreen:
by 3leggedturtle
Wed Aug 18, 2021 11:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I love the smell of Black Powder in the morning!
Replies: 21
Views: 2680

Re: I love the smell of Black Powder in the morning!

Ray nothing to tell, its unfired, cute and got it for a decent price.. if I still have it I'll shoot when the weather gets cooler this fall.
by 3leggedturtle
Tue Aug 17, 2021 10:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I love the smell of Black Powder in the morning!
Replies: 21
Views: 2680

Re: I love the smell of Black Powder in the morning!

I forgot you had this, have show this weekend. Hoping the JP Murray shows up. Ive gotta Baby Dragoon in .31 cal, so now just need a big bore to complete the other end of the spectrum. Well that or a flintlock or an Old Army or! It never ends wanting something does it....
by 3leggedturtle
Tue Aug 17, 2021 11:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FREE TO THE FIRST WHO WANTS 'EM
Replies: 46
Views: 4509

Re: FREE TO THE FIRST WHO WANTS 'EM

So palm trees are the Hi Point of the firewood world! Id love to go on a wagon train trip....
by 3leggedturtle
Mon Aug 16, 2021 2:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LYMAN MODEL 56 RECEIVER SIGHT
Replies: 1
Views: 389

Re: LYMAN MODEL 56 RECEIVER SIGHT

They are supposed to return to zero. The side has a 0 on it for when sighted it in so you can put it back to that spot.
by 3leggedturtle
Mon Aug 16, 2021 1:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: well I went and did it, 480 ruger carbine
Replies: 56
Views: 7391

Re: well I went and did it, 480 ruger carbine

How did you finally decide on this? You been asking alot of questions about various cartridges and guns, what was your process of elimation and decision? I spent 11 months deciding a red dot sight and 9 months on a cartridge and barrel length for a Contender carbine! Todd/3leg
by 3leggedturtle
Mon Aug 16, 2021 12:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlins one step closer
Replies: 19
Views: 1915

Re: Marlins one step closer

JimT wrote: Mon Aug 16, 2021 9:00 am
Grizz wrote: Mon Aug 16, 2021 8:43 am
GunnyMack wrote: Mon Aug 16, 2021 8:30 am Thats good news !
Ruglins? Marger? What are we gonna call em ?
FAKE MARLINS ?
Since Marlin has not been owned by a member of the family since 1915, all Marlin's since that time have been ... Marlins!
There you go again, confusing us with the truth and facts! :mrgreen:
by 3leggedturtle
Sun Aug 15, 2021 12:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1873 in .44 Special
Replies: 52
Views: 6866

Re: 1873 in .44 Special

HAve you tried crimping over the shoulder so it doesnt have a sharp shoulder to hang up?
by 3leggedturtle
Sun Aug 15, 2021 12:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How Slick Feeding is your Winchester Model 88
Replies: 13
Views: 3640

Re: How Slick Feeding is your Winchester Model 88

Jason that sucked huh? Aint gonna buy it. Needed a good reasonably lightweight 2 man tent. So bought that and an 8" Octagon .44 Mag Hotshot barrel for my Contender. Plus there is a show coming up next weekend so I wanted to free up somes funds for a new revolver/carbine or 2...
by 3leggedturtle
Sun Aug 15, 2021 11:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: F.E Myers and Bro. water pump
Replies: 10
Views: 1257

Re: F.E Myers and Bro. water pump

Ok, i like it. How much water per stroke does it flow? What is the longest hose that would be practical?
by 3leggedturtle
Fri Aug 13, 2021 5:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally a J frame that I can really shoot well!
Replies: 47
Views: 4152

Re: Finally a J frame that I can really shoot well!

Ive been shooting some 148gr WC's at 950fps (book velocity) Out of a 2 1/2" 357 SP101. Recoil is mild.
by 3leggedturtle
Fri Aug 13, 2021 3:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally a J frame that I can really shoot well!
Replies: 47
Views: 4152

Re: Finally a J frame that I can really shoot well!

Hows the recoil with them. I have a few 168gr SWC's I need to load up.
by 3leggedturtle
Fri Aug 13, 2021 10:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How Slick Feeding is your Winchester Model 88
Replies: 13
Views: 3640

Re: How Slick Feeding is your Winchester Model 88

Just got a 1958 model 88 in, was sorta gummy and sticky. Spent 4 minutes oiling and cleaning, now it is " slicker n snot on a brass rail" I'm tempted to make it my own now. Its in .308. Feels and handles real nice.... todd/3leg
by 3leggedturtle
Wed Aug 11, 2021 8:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 94 in 32 spl.
Replies: 69
Views: 5378

Re: Winchester 94 in 32 spl.

KTP used to have so many T/C Contender barrels listed on their web pages, havent seen any for quite awhile niw. Sure envious of you being able to drive there.
by 3leggedturtle
Wed Aug 11, 2021 7:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pastor and the parishioner
Replies: 3
Views: 463

Pastor and the parishioner

A pastor was walking down the street and saw a member that hadnt been to church in almost a year. So he said Hi and started talking, he asked him about not coming service, member answered, Pastor there are just too many hypocrites for me ! Pastor answered, Oh yes that is very true. But we always hav...
by 3leggedturtle
Wed Aug 11, 2021 11:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ithaca M37 20 ga
Replies: 18
Views: 2360

Re: Ithaca M37 20 ga

Blaine wrote: Wed Aug 11, 2021 11:19 am I got a deal on a 20 ga Deerslayer....beautiful, but it threw slugs down a couple feet, and to the right....The gunsmith at the shop I bought it at couldn't fix it.
Still have it or the barrel?
by 3leggedturtle
Wed Aug 11, 2021 11:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ithaca M37 20 ga
Replies: 18
Views: 2360

Re: Ithaca M37 20 ga

Bill, itsa 2 3/4" chamber. I wouldnt shoot 3" unless it was an emergency. I shot some 3" R-P goose loads with 1 7/8oz 12 gauge shells in a Mossberg , felt like getting hit in the palm of my hands with a baseball bat!
by 3leggedturtle
Wed Aug 11, 2021 9:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ithaca M37 20 ga
Replies: 18
Views: 2360

Re: Ithaca M37 20 ga

JOG,what kind of price do they put on them. Right now I would like to find an extra barrel for it. It is really beginning to grow on me.
by 3leggedturtle
Wed Aug 11, 2021 8:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 55,000 topics on the forum.
Replies: 3
Views: 521

Re: 55,000 topics on the forum.

Can you see who has started the most?
by 3leggedturtle
Wed Aug 11, 2021 8:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Starting Pistols......
Replies: 3
Views: 465

Re: Starting Pistols......

Did she have a step-sister named Arya?
by 3leggedturtle
Tue Aug 10, 2021 11:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Starting Pistols......
Replies: 3
Views: 465

Re: Starting Pistols......

🤔
by 3leggedturtle
Mon Aug 09, 2021 10:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I believe in having Loading Manuals .....
Replies: 19
Views: 2055

Re: I believe in having Loading Manuals .....

I have manuals from 60, 70, 80 90 and 2000's. Akso have the pamphlets from 70-80 and 90's. I waited about 25mins too long to buy a 50's Lyman loading manual at a show.
by 3leggedturtle
Fri Aug 06, 2021 7:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ithaca M37 20 ga
Replies: 18
Views: 2360

Re: Ithaca M37 20 ga

piller wrote: Fri Aug 06, 2021 10:53 am I sure wouldn't turn it down.
I didnt, I took it in on trade. Dont think I wanna sell now. I also got 24V in 357 over 20 gauge a few days b4. Getting too attached to things again. Have a shiw to do in Aransas Pass mid-december. So can wait til then to decide....!
by 3leggedturtle
Fri Aug 06, 2021 7:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who's got a Kimber k6
Replies: 4
Views: 663

Re: Who's got a Kimber k6

I fondled one at a gunshow, fit really nice in my hand and had a very smooth DA and crisp breaking in SA.
by 3leggedturtle
Fri Aug 06, 2021 1:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WHAT IS IT? ---SOLVED!!
Replies: 27
Views: 2220

Re: WHAT IS IT? ---SOLVED!!

JimT wrote: Fri Aug 06, 2021 12:38 pm THEY ARE 5-in-1 Blanks!
Explanation for my ignorance is in the top post.

You werent wrong, just miss taken!
by 3leggedturtle
Fri Aug 06, 2021 11:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cimarron model P.....jr.
Replies: 11
Views: 1759

Re: Cimarron model P.....jr.

Trooper Joe, thats the plow handle one i was thinking of. Guess I was thinking it was a 5 shot fir some reason. Nice looking packing carrying pistol.
by 3leggedturtle
Fri Aug 06, 2021 9:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ithaca M37 20 ga
Replies: 18
Views: 2360

Ithaca M37 20 ga

How wood you guys rate the overall overall quality of a Featherweight Model 37 in 20 gauge made in 1975? Nice gun that was barely used. Spent a few days now oiling it and cleaning old varnished lube out of it. Only thing that strikes me odd, is the pressed checkering and wood stocks that look alot l...
by 3leggedturtle
Thu Aug 05, 2021 7:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More J Frame stuff.
Replies: 8
Views: 694

Re: More J Frame stuff.

Center mass will save your ........ I like shoot shooting 38 snubbies more than anything lately. Tho Im back too using hbwc's for my plinking and everday use loads. Ive wanting to try some heavier bullets in 9mm but never seem to get around to it. M$P''s must be great guns cause no one ever trades t...
by 3leggedturtle
Thu Aug 05, 2021 5:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WHAT IS IT? ---SOLVED!!
Replies: 27
Views: 2220

Re: WHAT IS IT?

.414 Super Mag? But the oal is a touch too short for it to be that.
by 3leggedturtle
Thu Aug 05, 2021 3:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chasing the 44-40
Replies: 14
Views: 2330

Re: Chasing the 44-40

I forget who on here says, aim small miss small, Missing a golf at 265 yards applies to that. Thanks fer posting these videos. Todd/3leg
by 3leggedturtle
Wed Aug 04, 2021 6:55 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12832
Views: 860568

Re: Chairman of the.......politically incorrect

The 2 door Rover made in the mid to late 90's was a great looking rig. One of those with a diesel would be great.
by 3leggedturtle
Wed Aug 04, 2021 5:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cimarron model P.....jr.
Replies: 11
Views: 1759

Re: Cimarron model P.....jr.

I also thot they made a plow-handle 5 shot version in .38 but cant find one anywhere now.
by 3leggedturtle
Wed Aug 04, 2021 5:25 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12832
Views: 860568

Re: Chairman of the.......politically incorrect

Old Savage wrote: Wed Aug 04, 2021 3:13 pm This is the kind of Range Rover you will find in Laguna Beach, plenty fast but probably never go off road. One of the current ones lists for $92,000
355 bhp.
Boss 302 Mustang blue color scheme even!
by 3leggedturtle
Wed Aug 04, 2021 4:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cimarron model P.....jr.
Replies: 11
Views: 1759

Re: Cimarron model P.....jr.

Nice , but id prefer it in 32h&r. But would like to handle one to see how it feels in hand.
by 3leggedturtle
Wed Aug 04, 2021 1:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: In A Nutshell.....
Replies: 4
Views: 552

Re: In A Nutshell.....

The frog could represent the china corovid flew,,,, and the mouse could represent people coming if age to get their SSI checks and retirement benefits!
by 3leggedturtle
Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pritchett bullet mould
Replies: 2
Views: 548

Re: Pritchett bullet mould

NOE has a great reputation. Be interesting to hear your range report.
by 3leggedturtle
Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: JP Murray 58 cal Carbine
Replies: 2
Views: 452

JP Murray 58 cal Carbine

What can any one tell me about the JP Murray carbine in .58 cal? Looking at one its purtnear NIB.... not finding much info on it. thanks Todd/3leg
by 3leggedturtle
Tue Aug 03, 2021 7:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oh Drat !!
Replies: 10
Views: 1609

Re: Oh Drat !!

Grizz and GameKeeper: I bought a O/U 28 gauge and stainless 250 Savage bolt action to help ease the transition from
July to August. Hope this makes you feel better.
by 3leggedturtle
Tue Aug 03, 2021 7:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where Do Bad Rainbows Go?
Replies: 10
Views: 954

Re: Where Do Bad Rainbows Go?

We need a Bad Joke Sticky.....
by 3leggedturtle
Mon Aug 02, 2021 4:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where Do Bad Rainbows Go?
Replies: 10
Views: 954

Re: Where Do Bad Rainbows Go?

Thats a good one......... :o


Blaine wrote: Mon Aug 02, 2021 3:31 pm To prism....

But, it's a light sentence..... :roll:
Folsom Prism Blues is a great song, jaded people are green with envy that a rock group didnt get to pick it it first...
by 3leggedturtle
Mon Aug 02, 2021 2:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who fiddles with a .32 ACP these days?
Replies: 44
Views: 5113

Re: Who fiddles with a .32 ACP these days?

Bill in Oregon wrote: Mon Aug 02, 2021 1:58 pm When the voice of experience speaks, Bill listens. 8)
Have the voices told you to sell it me yet? :mrgreen: !

Guess they did! I bought a few to many these last 10 days....😢
by 3leggedturtle
Thu Jul 29, 2021 12:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some Simply Rugged Stuff
Replies: 23
Views: 1950

Re: Some Simply Rugged Stuff

Nice holsters. Like how they contrast with the revolvers. I just noticed to that a bunch of stainless SP101s in 38 with 3" barrels are on market. Claim they are police trade ins. Hope a few find their way up here.
by 3leggedturtle
Thu Jul 29, 2021 12:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Time to sell the Rossi rifles off.....
Replies: 37
Views: 4159

Re: Time to sell the Rossi rifles off.....

I got to thinking and had the bright idea to sell my LSI Puma 357 at an obnoxious price then buy a Marlin 357 to replace it. I see how much the Marlins are selling for!.!... So much for thinking!.!... :mrgreen: So I bought a 24V in 357/20 gauge to appease my fat wallet. Todd/3leg
by 3leggedturtle
Thu Jul 29, 2021 10:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: From a Good Friend of Mine
Replies: 13
Views: 2130

Re: From a Good Friend of Mine

I did just learn there is a difference between the Walker and the Walker Dragoon.
by 3leggedturtle
Tue Jul 27, 2021 3:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Time to sell the Rossi rifles off.....
Replies: 37
Views: 4159

Re: Time to sell the Rossi rifles off.....

gamekeeper wrote: Tue Jul 27, 2021 1:17 pm Can't say I like it, the forearm makes even a pregnant marlin look acceptable but if it floats yer boat why not ?.
Just needs a bayonet lug to complete it! Have you seen the lever action AR in 9mm being nade in Australia?
by 3leggedturtle
Tue Jul 27, 2021 3:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: barricade
Replies: 14
Views: 1468

Re: barricade

Not much of a barricade I could ride my bike betwixt'em! :mrgreen: