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- Thu Jul 20, 2023 4:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Updated and Improved Python
- Replies: 21
- Views: 711
Re: Updated and Improved Python
I have loved mine since I gave my dad $175.00 to buy one for me in 1967. I was 17 and I got a box each 0f 38's and 357's for the price to boot. Years later I sent it back to Colt for a timing issue, found out they were a race horse not a work mule, not built for a steady diet of HOT loads. That's ok...
- Wed Jul 19, 2023 11:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Velocity fo HSM 38 special RNFP when shot from Rossi 92 Carbine ??
- Replies: 15
- Views: 453
Re: Velocity fo HSM 38 special RNFP when shot from Rossi 92 Carbine ??
Depends on the load as to what will happen. Here is an interesting fact! I reload my own! I was playing with 44 mag cases and cat sneeze loads. I was using a 300grgc LFN with 5,5grs of WST powder. The velocity out of my 7.5" Redhawk was about 750fps and out of my 24" barreled Marlin was, w...
- Tue Jul 18, 2023 10:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayers for Normas mom please
- Replies: 20
- Views: 517
Re: Prayers for Normas mom please
Prayers up for all !
- Mon Jul 17, 2023 10:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Of Squirrels, Dogs, and Men
- Replies: 15
- Views: 513
Re: Of Squirrels, Dogs, and Men
Diversity and equity doncha know It ruins a lot of things !Why would anyone have ever imported such a destructive little beast?!?
- Sun Jul 16, 2023 12:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: pics of Rossi 92 38/357 Lugs,thoughts ?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 324
Re: pics of Rossi 92 38/357 Lugs,thoughts ?
Have you shot them ?? Would like to see a few pictures of the targets.
- Fri Jul 14, 2023 8:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Modern 250 Savage
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1038
Re: Modern 250 Savage
I like your traveling partner Six !
- Mon Jul 03, 2023 6:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 44 Magnum Rossi I Bought
- Replies: 8
- Views: 352
Re: 44 Magnum Rossi I Bought
:) I remember playing around the reloading reloading room and put some 4895 in a 44 mag ( as much as it would hold under a 300 gr cast bullet, just for shits and grins . The bullets did leave the barrel, you could almost see them and if you were really really frugal you could get quite a bit to pour...
- Sun Jul 02, 2023 9:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Parker puppies ( OT CHANGED)
- Replies: 312
- Views: 15463
Re: Parker puppies ( OT CHANGED)
Just luvin the journey with ya Gunny !
- Tue Jun 27, 2023 7:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: SPECIAL .44 Specials
- Replies: 30
- Views: 883
Re: SPECIAL .44 Specials
Kewl imaginative minds you all got there !
Funny how some of what you mentioned reminds me of my thinking when I was just a pup! NOT that I ever followed through with my ideas
Funny how some of what you mentioned reminds me of my thinking when I was just a pup! NOT that I ever followed through with my ideas
- Sun Jun 25, 2023 11:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Parker puppies ( OT CHANGED)
- Replies: 312
- Views: 15463
Re: Parker puppies ( OT CHANGED)
Smart thinking Gunny, I started with my pups, first outside with a pop gun. Then move into another room in the house after awhile. Eventually popping right next to them. Later in life people were amazed just how excited they would get when they saw a rifle or hand gun in my hands. They knew we were ...
- Sun Jun 25, 2023 11:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "I'm So Old..." (Good Character Traits)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 281
Re: "I'm So Old..." (Good Character Traits)
Those were the days my friend, we thought they'd never end ......
I did not truly think current times would get here this fast
I did not truly think current times would get here this fast
- Sat Jun 24, 2023 11:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Grail Gun Marlin Cowboy .45 Colt
- Replies: 23
- Views: 830
Re: Grail Gun Marlin Cowboy .45 Colt
Purdy, purdy, purdy
Is that a 24" barrel?
I have on in 44 mag with a 24" barrel and just am in luv wit it .
Is that a 24" barrel?
I have on in 44 mag with a 24" barrel and just am in luv wit it .
- Sat Jun 24, 2023 4:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rossi r92 44 magnum factory loads ??
- Replies: 16
- Views: 518
Re: Rossi r92 44 magnum factory loads ??
I guess that will work if you only have to defend from the bedroom
- Sat Jun 24, 2023 11:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Chronied 44 mag Hornady custom 200XTP
- Replies: 20
- Views: 703
Re: Chronied 44 mag Hornady custom 200XTP
For the fancy caster there are nose molds that you can cast ahead of time then insert them in to regular mold and have a soft nose hard shank cast bullet. I have the gear but have never poured some and tested them. Veral Smith says they work good if you want to go that route! I personally have been ...
- Sat Jun 24, 2023 11:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rossi r92 44 magnum factory loads ??
- Replies: 16
- Views: 518
Re: Rossi r92 44 magnum factory loads ??
Hard to predict what direction you would have to shoot what with those darn uncooperative two legged critters They just seem to not go by the rules!
- Sun Jun 11, 2023 2:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: She said she missed me.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 630
Re: She said she missed me.
I enjoyed the tale from Ray. Also the ones from Jim.
More please
More please
- Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: So Proud Of My Daughter
- Replies: 19
- Views: 641
Re: So Proud Of My Daughter
Whooohoo, way to go for daughter and dad
- Thu Jun 08, 2023 12:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: She said she missed me.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 630
Re: She said she missed me.
I am finally getting a sense of what may be coming as to your posts ....humor, sometimes !
I like it and saw the possibility of what was to come !
I like it and saw the possibility of what was to come !
- Wed Jun 07, 2023 1:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just a box of ashes
- Replies: 23
- Views: 747
Re: Just a box of ashes
So sorry, I feel your pain
There just has to be dogs in heaven
There just has to be dogs in heaven
- Sun Jun 04, 2023 10:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What is your Sunday-Go-To-Meeting Gun?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 797
Re: What is your Sunday-Go-To-Meeting Gun?
KIMBER 1911 ECLIPSE ULTRA II 45ACP !
- Sun Jun 04, 2023 10:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My son Jaeger graduates today
- Replies: 20
- Views: 525
Re: My son Jaeger graduates today
Yiipppeee
Awesome achievement for both of ya !!!
Awesome achievement for both of ya !!!
- Sat Jun 03, 2023 8:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Handloaders: Are You the Organized or Random Type
- Replies: 30
- Views: 929
Re: Handloaders: Are You the Organized or Random Type
I thought I was organized ! BUT after seeing these setups I find I am in a state of denial ! : and I don't mean the river
- Sat May 27, 2023 3:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Parker puppies ( OT CHANGED)
- Replies: 312
- Views: 15463
Re: Just a matter of time PUPPY BORN
I am on a emotional roller coaster follow your trails and tribulations. So sadness mixed in with happy excitement ! Such it life Best of luck to the survivors !
- Sat May 27, 2023 3:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ain't this the truth?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 411
Re: Ain't this the truth?
No pain, no gain
I gained a lot in my yut ! Wonder I did not get killed!
I gained a lot in my yut ! Wonder I did not get killed!
- Mon May 01, 2023 4:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Manhunt In Texas
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1658
Re: Manhunt In Texas
If you guys in Texas heard him to me here in Idaho I will be happy to assist
Need a change from the bumper crop of ground squirrels here !
Need a change from the bumper crop of ground squirrels here !
- Sat Apr 15, 2023 11:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: SAA Engraving
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1028
Re: SAA Engraving
I would not even want a belt buckle engraved with that !
- Mon Apr 03, 2023 6:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Oh Nath...
- Replies: 21
- Views: 885
Re: Oh Nath...
Couple of years ago was going to let the dogs out when I spied these two joined at the hip! Did not have the heart to interrupt, so I sat by the window, had a smoke and a cup of coffee. Finally 45 minutes later, with rest periods in between jousts they left. Dogs about exploded waiting to pee. http:...
- Wed Mar 29, 2023 1:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pre-Metallic Cartridges
- Replies: 15
- Views: 565
Re: Pre-Metallic Cartridges
I know next to nothing about making paper cartridges, have not done it. I asked if you treat the paper because I once read that some nitrated the paper for an improvement, I am guessing in ignition or cleaner burning. But banana might be interesting :D Have to be careful with that, might get high of...
- Tue Mar 28, 2023 1:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pre-Metallic Cartridges
- Replies: 15
- Views: 565
Re: Pre-Metallic Cartridges
Kewl
Is the paper treated ?
Is the paper treated ?
- Tue Mar 28, 2023 12:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Holy airguns, Batman!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 356
Re: Holy airguns, Batman!
Safety first... floatation devices
- Mon Mar 13, 2023 12:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 71, 348Winchester lovers?
- Replies: 47
- Views: 2022
Re: Winchester 71, 348Winchester lovers?
Dummy me wrong rifle ooops! Marlin 24" barrel. 44 mag. Sorry for the mistake in putting it in a M71 thread.
- Sun Mar 12, 2023 1:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 71, 348Winchester lovers?
- Replies: 47
- Views: 2022
- Sat Mar 04, 2023 12:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: fbi files
- Replies: 14
- Views: 827
Re: fbi files
In my mantra of always trying to being the grey man the best I can, I think I will pass on asking them ! At the very minimum there will be a new entry in my file to the fact that I wanted to know what they had on me. My tin foil hat is getting pretty worn out. Time to get another one with thinker fo...
- Tue Feb 21, 2023 9:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Suggestions?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 460
Re: Suggestions?
Lock smith, if you want to try and save the lock!
- Sun Feb 19, 2023 2:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Recommended Reading
- Replies: 5
- Views: 370
Re: Recommended Reading
I searched long enough to find a good condition copy for $14.95.
Why are so many asking $60.00 to $100.00 or more. Why is the book so expensive most places ??
Why are so many asking $60.00 to $100.00 or more. Why is the book so expensive most places ??
- Thu Feb 16, 2023 1:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 300gr 44 mag lever action load
- Replies: 7
- Views: 772
Re: 300gr 44 mag lever action load
I have a Marlin with a 24" barrel. I rebarreled with a 1:16 twist. The rifles original barrel had a .4323 bore and that slow twist. I made some .433 diameter bullets to fit the barrel but they did not fit in my Red Hawk, and they would not stabilize unless I pushed them hard. So I rebarreled it...
- Thu Feb 09, 2023 3:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Update on my wife Genie
- Replies: 37
- Views: 1551
Re: Update on my wife Genie
I pray for all and hope the Lord brings peace!!
- Wed Feb 08, 2023 1:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What if- 55.6 in .223?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 875
Re: What if- 55.6 in .223?
IMHO
Pull bullet and reload! If the situation allows it! In case of imminent death, pull trigger and hope for the best.
Pull bullet and reload! If the situation allows it! In case of imminent death, pull trigger and hope for the best.
- Sat Jan 21, 2023 1:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayers for Souette Quinn
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1932
Re: Prayers for Souette Quinn
Prayers up up and away!
- Tue Jan 17, 2023 1:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Looking at a pup.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 612
Re: Looking at a pup.
I think I recall that there was a shot the vet could give that greatly increased a dogs survivability when bit by a snake ! That is coming from a old old brain. Maybe worth looking into, hope I am right for the dogs sake
- Sun Jan 15, 2023 4:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: BIG 50, 50-110 on a Model 71
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1768
Re: BIG 50, 50-110 on a Model 71
What twist do you have in the barrel ??
- Sat Jan 14, 2023 8:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: BIG 50, 50-110 on a Model 71
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1768
Re: BIG 50, 50-110 on a Model 71
I like it
I also got some LBT molds so I can cast 4 different bullets between 3350 and 527 grains, gas checked. Them big bullets are way expensive if you go out and buy them.
I also got some LBT molds so I can cast 4 different bullets between 3350 and 527 grains, gas checked. Them big bullets are way expensive if you go out and buy them.
- Sat Jan 14, 2023 1:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: C&S closing
- Replies: 5
- Views: 466
Re: C&S closing
Sure hope he does ! Cannot spare good businesses like that, need all we can have !
- Mon Jan 09, 2023 2:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Springfield Firearms Supply?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1037
Re: Springfield Firearms Supply?
I use Pay Pal, they have a buyer -seller protection plan that has worked great for me. Do not send funds like to family and friend method to them. No protection there. Only do that if you know the person. I was dealing with a business and actually played around with them. Eventually only a little ti...
- Mon Jan 02, 2023 6:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What would this 42-wheeler truck be hauling...???
- Replies: 15
- Views: 792
Re: What would this 42-wheeler truck be hauling...???
Spent reactor fuel ??
- Thu Dec 29, 2022 8:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: C&S closing
- Replies: 5
- Views: 466
C&S closing
Cylinder and Slide closing! They have always done great work for me. Sorry to see them go, sign of the times that we want to ret9ire when we get old
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John
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John
- Sat Dec 24, 2022 11:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Merry Christmas to all!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 396
Re: Merry Christmas to all!
Thank you !
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and everyone here at this campfire !
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and everyone here at this campfire !
- Fri Dec 23, 2022 1:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just one powder
- Replies: 37
- Views: 1416
Re: Just one powder
+1 for 2400
Probably could develop a load for most of my firearms, including rifles, with that one powder if I had to
Probably could develop a load for most of my firearms, including rifles, with that one powder if I had to
- Thu Dec 15, 2022 1:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: J.M. Marlin Ballard #2
- Replies: 13
- Views: 663
Re: J.M. Marlin Ballard #2
Way kewl
Can hardly wait for a range report !
Can hardly wait for a range report !
- Wed Dec 14, 2022 8:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: mayday x 3 ineed help.
- Replies: 51
- Views: 2975
Re: mayday x 3 ineed help.
Prayer up for all