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- Mon Dec 06, 2010 11:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: First post here... UPDATE Ruger SA
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4412
- Mon Dec 06, 2010 10:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New member
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2877
Re: New member
Welcome to the forum!
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- Sat Dec 04, 2010 2:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: On and Off Topic Why is it special?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 5400
Re: On and Off Topic Why is it special?
ummmmm .................YES !!!!!Griff wrote:HEY! wanna hear about my shotguns?
Great selection Griff!
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- Sat Dec 04, 2010 12:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: On and Off Topic Why is it special?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 5400
Re: On and Off Topic Why is it special?
Handgun? Most definitely my Ruger Super Blackhawk I converted to Bisley. Alot of trial and tribulation, however it's mine. I can hit with it from 20 to 200 yards with its' favorite load. I've put a little over 13,500 rounds through it. It's like a brother I can carry. :D http://i231.photobucket.com/...
- Thu Dec 02, 2010 12:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT a Little The .358 Winchester Bolt
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3112
Re: OT a Little The .358 Winchester Bolt
It was a Pre 64 Winchester Model 70 Featherweight in .358 Winchester. What a Beautiful Rifle, and a rare caliber also! :D :mrgreen: + 1 I agree !! The 3 rifles in my family that are chambered in 358 Winchester, one my cousin has, is that very model and vintage. The other 2 are Browning BLR's. Jim s...
- Wed Dec 01, 2010 9:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My LeverGuns Good Karma
- Replies: 4
- Views: 623
Re: My LeverGuns Good Karma
+ 1,000,000,000
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- Wed Dec 01, 2010 9:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My 2011 'Guns of the Old-Timers' Calendar is ready
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1924
Re: My 2011 'Guns of the Old-Timers' Calendar is ready
Sweet !! Love that Model 53 near the end.
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- Wed Dec 01, 2010 9:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lite load for Shiloh Sharps 45-70
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2273
Re: Lite load for Shiloh Sharps 45-70
My light load for the 45-70 and a 405 grainer is 12gr Trail Boss, very accurate out of my Marlin and only creeps out at around 950fps, very easy on the shoulder :D I agree !! +1 :D I use 13 grains of TrailBoss under a 405 grain Lead FN. Good stuff! Have fun with that Shiloh !! :mrgreen: Thanks, Tom
- Wed Dec 01, 2010 9:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cat Populations Should be Controlled
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4024
Re: Cat Populations Should be Controlled
I live in a residential neighborhood, and can't abide neighbors letting their cats out to wander! Especially if said cats poop in my garden and use my plants as scratching posts. :roll: We have at least a dozen "house" cats running around my neighborhood at night as the neighbors let them...
- Wed Dec 01, 2010 9:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cat Populations Should be Controlled
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4024
Re: Cat Populations Should be Controlled
The area I bowhunt is loaded with song birds and all sorts of small mammals. The feral cats hunt there too. I 've noticed a major impact on these smaller animals/birds. I have no problem with responsible pet owners, however I'm seeing more and more house cats roaming this same area. I can only imagi...
- Tue Nov 30, 2010 2:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Custom Marlin 336A went to the range
- Replies: 3
- Views: 792
Re: Custom Marlin 336A went to the range
Bloodhound that sure is nice! Good luck with her and make meat!
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- Tue Nov 30, 2010 2:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Factory load for Marlin 30-30 ?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1424
Re: Factory load for Marlin 30-30 ?
I like the Federal 170's the most, with Remington 170's the next best. XS sights are rugged and fast. I prefer a Williams Foolproof (FP) and a HiViz brand, GREEN fiber optic front sight for my hunting guns.
Good luck and have fun!
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Good luck and have fun!
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- Mon Nov 29, 2010 11:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Thinking of a new levergun project - looking for opinions.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1607
Re: Thinking of a new levergun project - looking for opinions.
Stellar idea! :D :mrgreen: I think Weaver still makes it's 2x Pistol scope. mine is from the 90's and really well made. It has held up to thousands 44 magnum rounds in a Ruger Redhawk I just sold. Eye relief is somewhere around 9-12", weight 7 oz. Plex reticle. You could get them (last time I l...
- Mon Nov 29, 2010 10:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My 3 Leverguns
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2287
Re: My 3 Leverguns
Nice collection, especially that 35 Remington.....now where's that drool smiley? LOL
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- Mon Nov 29, 2010 10:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: fun weekend project.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1626
Re: fun weekend project.
You're a lucky guy JB !!
Tell us about that ol' pump shotgun in the middle.....looks like an old Highway Patrol shotgun.
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Tell us about that ol' pump shotgun in the middle.....looks like an old Highway Patrol shotgun.
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- Mon Nov 29, 2010 5:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Frontier gunsmithing..
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1399
Re: New Frontier gunsmithing..
Crapped up firing pin, broken/worn firing pin, or headspace. All of which are correctable.
Great little guns, wish I had kept mine. It had both cylinders too........
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Great little guns, wish I had kept mine. It had both cylinders too........
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- Mon Nov 29, 2010 1:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Brought the BLR out of vacation this year.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1887
- Mon Nov 29, 2010 12:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lost and Unrecovered animals - Please reply
- Replies: 40
- Views: 5205
Re: Lost and Unrecovered animals - Please reply
Only one, however it still bothers me................ :oops: :cry: .50 caliber muzzle loader, 2- 50gr Pyrodex pellets (100gr total), 245 grain Powerbelt, 30 yards, left front quartering to shot on the point of the shoulder. Small, 3 point buck, did a back somersault, got up running hard on 3 legs. T...
- Fri Nov 26, 2010 5:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- bolt gun question
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2097
Re: OT- bolt gun question
I've always preferred the 35's and the 358 Winchester. They seem to be VERY under-rated. I know of 3 in my family, and they almost always leave a bloodtrail a blind man could follow. Handloaded 225 grain Nosler Partitions @ 2450fps. That includes Black bears. :D However the 338 Federal could be good...
- Fri Nov 26, 2010 5:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My Marlin Levers - Pics
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3733
Re: My Marlin Levers
Nice looking collection!
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- Fri Nov 26, 2010 2:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Story of an 1886 Winchester
- Replies: 37
- Views: 5193
Re: Story of an 1886 Winchester
Great tribute! Blessings to you and your family.
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- Fri Nov 26, 2010 2:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Grandson's 8 point.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2329
Re: Grandson's 8 point.
Congrats Granpa!! You're teachin' them right
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- Fri Nov 26, 2010 2:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rather be Lucky than Good...
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2733
Re: Rather be Lucky than Good...
Congratulations !!
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- Fri Nov 26, 2010 2:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: best TV episode of all time
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1722
Re: OT: best TV episode of all time
Great show!!! it is dearly missed!! My kids thought this was hilarious!
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- Fri Nov 26, 2010 2:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My First Levergun Deer
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3320
Re: My First Levergun Deer
Congrats on the backstraps!! Glad to see more people are starting "re-discover" the 30-30!!
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- Fri Nov 26, 2010 2:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cold weather BLR problem
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3307
Re: Cold weather BLR problem
+ 1 on all of the above. Congrats on the venison!! Enjoy!!
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- Fri Nov 26, 2010 2:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- bolt gun question
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2097
Re: OT- bolt gun question
Streetstar,
You could always re-barrel it to 358 Winchester. The 200-225 grain spitzer bullets (2350-2550fps) fly pretty flat. Conversely you could use 250 grain RN bullets @ 2200 fps as woods hammers. What a sweet opportunity!!!
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You could always re-barrel it to 358 Winchester. The 200-225 grain spitzer bullets (2350-2550fps) fly pretty flat. Conversely you could use 250 grain RN bullets @ 2200 fps as woods hammers. What a sweet opportunity!!!
Thanks, Tom
- Wed Nov 24, 2010 2:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Light 'em up!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1619
Re: OT: Light 'em up!
Almost flies like the old man-pack T.O.W. missles
Cool none the less, thanks, Tom
Cool none the less, thanks, Tom
- Fri Nov 19, 2010 12:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 44 special for my 1894P
- Replies: 4
- Views: 655
Re: 44 special for my 1894P
Trooper Joe, I have the same exact gun. XS sights and all.....absolutely love the thing! You can have your cake and eat it too. Just make up your 44 Special loads in 44 Magnum cases. Mine seems to feed them better than the specials. Been doing it for years when I want something a little lighter in r...
- Thu Nov 18, 2010 9:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin 336 sight notch question
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3455
Re: Marlin 336 sight notch question
No help here.............I ash-canned ALL my rear sights on my leverguns and hunting guns, then installed receiver sights!
Go shooting and Good luck!
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Go shooting and Good luck!
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- Thu Nov 18, 2010 9:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin 1894 .45 Colt Question....
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1459
Re: Marlin 1894 .45 Colt Question....
t-k-c,
Welcome to the forum! I think you'll like it.
As far as the ammunition feeding........no clue. However someone will be along shortly that can answer your questions.
Enjoy!!!
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Welcome to the forum! I think you'll like it.
As far as the ammunition feeding........no clue. However someone will be along shortly that can answer your questions.
Enjoy!!!
Thanks, Tom
- Thu Nov 18, 2010 9:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Thanks for the prayers - Changing jobs
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1415
Re: Thanks for the prayers - Changing jobs
Good on you Mike! Best wishes in your travels.......you can never go wrong spreading the word.
Stay safe, Tom
Stay safe, Tom
- Thu Nov 18, 2010 11:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayer Request for family...
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1790
Re: Prayer Request for family...
Prayers to your Family...............
Tom
Tom
- Thu Nov 18, 2010 11:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Portraits of Valor
- Replies: 7
- Views: 574
Re: OT: Portraits of Valor
Amazing Patriotism and Sacrifice.
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Thank you, Tom
- Thu Nov 18, 2010 11:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: First lever-gun deer
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1542
Re: First lever-gun deer
Congrats! That BLR is a keeper! I use that ammo in 308 Winchester as well....great stuff!
Enjot those backstraps!
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Enjot those backstraps!
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- Thu Nov 18, 2010 11:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Protect Your Water Meter & BackFlow Assemblies
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1423
Re: OT: Protect Your Water Meter & BackFlow Assemblies
Huh.....I learn something new everytime I log on here!
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- Thu Nov 18, 2010 11:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 8mm Mauser sucess !
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3708
Re: 8mm Mauser sucess !
Congrats !! Nice animal, enjoy!
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- Thu Nov 18, 2010 11:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Great Opening Day! NEW PICS ADDED
- Replies: 33
- Views: 3367
Re: A Great Opening Day! NEW PICS ADDED
Congrats Ted!
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- Thu Nov 18, 2010 11:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How strong is a Handi rifle?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3476
Re: How strong is a Handi rifle?
Ya think?!?Chas. wrote: He's also shooting 720gr Ranger Rick at over 1800 fps. Don't know the pressure, but I'll bet it'll whallop.
WOOF !!!
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- Thu Nov 18, 2010 11:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What Trigger Pull Weight Do You Prefer For Your Levergun?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1081
Re: What Trigger Pull Weight Do You Prefer For Your Levergun?
I prefer 2lbs on a Target gun. 3.5-4lbs on a hunting gun. However I really want a crisp pull moreso than a certain weight.
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- Thu Nov 18, 2010 11:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Adjusting rear sight with lighter bullets
- Replies: 7
- Views: 735
Re: Adjusting rear sight with lighter bullets
Foxtrapper,
I would shoot it at 25-50yards on a large target to see where you're hitting. If it's fairly close, move it back to 100yds.
As far as front sights go.....
hitting low, shorter front sight
hitting high, taller front sight
Hope this helps, Tom
I would shoot it at 25-50yards on a large target to see where you're hitting. If it's fairly close, move it back to 100yds.
As far as front sights go.....
hitting low, shorter front sight
hitting high, taller front sight
Hope this helps, Tom
- Wed Nov 17, 2010 5:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Adjusting rear sight with lighter bullets
- Replies: 7
- Views: 735
Re: Adjusting rear sight with lighter bullets
Foxtrapper,
Lighter, faster bullets tend to shoot lower believe it or not. So I would say raising the rear sight would be the case.
However..................
You're gonna have to shoot it to really know.
Have fun!
Thanks, Tom
Lighter, faster bullets tend to shoot lower believe it or not. So I would say raising the rear sight would be the case.
However..................
You're gonna have to shoot it to really know.
Have fun!
Thanks, Tom
- Wed Nov 17, 2010 12:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Noob, help with scope 1894/44mag
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1675
Re: Noob, help with scope 1894/44mag
Chucky, Welcome to the fire and enjoy the forum! :D Stick with something small and lightweight for a scope. 1x4 Leupold, 1x3 Weaver, 1.5x5 Leupold, 2.5x Leupold.....etc, etc. Mount it as low as possible, as not to mess up the balance too much. I have no practical experience with the XS mount. Follow...
- Tue Nov 16, 2010 12:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - French color photography from WWI
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1444
Re: OT - French color photography from WWI
Old Savage wrote:Fancy gate.
You wouldn't want a "real" gate to get in the way of those retreating French would you?
Just kidding around....neat photo otherwise.
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- Mon Nov 15, 2010 11:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Who says the 44 magnum isn't flat shootin'?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 708
Who says the 44 magnum isn't flat shootin'?
:lol: :D Made a quick side trip to the range today with my Marlin 1894P. I had to re-sight the gun due to a broken front sight. (replaced it with an XS front) Anyway, got it "on" @ 50 yards with Winchester White Box 240 grain JSP's. Decided to fire a few @ the 200 yard steel 9"x14&quo...
- Fri Nov 12, 2010 12:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Dog question?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1344
Re: OT Dog question?
I have Mini Dachshund that is 11 years old.....she has acted that way since day 1. Very normal. Don't overfeed them as they develop back problems with weight gain. Mine weighs 8.3 lbs.
Tom
Tom
- Wed Nov 10, 2010 1:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Happy Birthday US Marine Corp
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2094
Re: OT - Happy Birthday US Marine Corp
None better....Happy Birthday Leathernecks !!
Thank you, Tom ( Former Army Infantry and Engineer)
Thank you, Tom ( Former Army Infantry and Engineer)
- Tue Nov 09, 2010 2:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - blind cowboy in a lesbian biker bar
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1756
- Tue Nov 09, 2010 1:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What's up with Winchester?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 4678
Re: What's up with Winchester?
Don, I should'nt have used the term "picked up". I was referring to the Tactical rifles they had been turning out for a few years prior which are based on Model 70 actions. I think that made the decision easier for them to "move" the product line to SC. As well as the lower produ...
- Tue Nov 09, 2010 12:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What's up with Winchester?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 4678
Re: What's up with Winchester?
So, Oly, WHY do you hate the Miroku guns so much? I don't like the lawyer safeties and rebounding hammers, but fit and finish is good and the bluing is beautiful. They are expensive, but do you think they could be made in the US any cheaper or better? I have guns from Croatia, Germany, England, Aus...