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- Mon Oct 12, 2020 2:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need help identifying year of make of vintage ammo
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1166
Re: Need help identifying year of make of vintage ammo
Mercuric primers were pretty much out of production by 1930, with boxes specifying non-mercuric through the 1950's. I saw such boxes on gun shop shelves in the 1960's, new ammo. I probably still have 20 boxes of mixed calibers.
- Thu May 14, 2020 7:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A note on staying logged into the board...
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2427
Re: A note on staying logged into the board...
I haven't been able to stay logged in for the past 5 years or so. I've set my shortcut to https://www.levergunscommunity.org/ and I've stayed logged in for a few hours so far. Its working so far.
- Mon Dec 23, 2019 1:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Truck got keyed
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3142
Re: Truck got keyed
I came out of a restaurant one time and as I walked up to my 15 year old work truck a man was walking toward the rear bumper with a key digging into my truck's paint. I stood at the front bumper watching him. When he got to the back, he turned around and saw me and he turned as white as a ghost. He ...
- Sat Sep 21, 2019 4:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Marlin 410 has arrived
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1890
Re: The Marlin 410 has arrived
I wonder if the screw in cup was intended to be for lubrication. Could it be loaded with an oil soaked bit of cotton (1/2 cigarette butt). It's the only thing I can think of.
- Tue Sep 10, 2019 4:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: amazing web thanks for approved
- Replies: 1
- Views: 509
Re: amazing web thanks for approved
I just verified that the Web is still in the same place it's always been. No worries...
- Mon Aug 26, 2019 4:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Flashlights now versus 50 years ago.
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3242
Re: Flaslights now versus 50 years ago.
Around 10 years ago I purchased an American custom made flashlight, led bulb, rechargeable lithium 123 battery. It's a quality light machined out of aluminum and I spent around $150 for it at the time. I'm still carrying it, still using the same rechargeable batteries and have had zero issues in 10 ...
- Sun Jul 28, 2019 12:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rifle safeties; how "safe"??
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2963
Re: Rifle safeties; how "safe"??
" Don't really have to decock the bolt for storage. Actually less spring "wear" by leaving it compressed. " That doesn't make sense to me, but I'm willing to listen to why.... Doc, as I understand the engineering behind the "leave it compressed" theory is this: Springs...
- Fri Jul 19, 2019 3:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rifle safeties; how "safe"??
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2963
Re: Rifle safeties; how "safe"??
I grew up with a family that taught safe firearm handling. We treated every weapon as if it was loaded at all times, no exception. Over 45 years I witnessed one unexpected discharge. It planted in the ground without coming close to anyone. A safety is fine, but it's better if in addition to the safe...
- Thu May 30, 2019 4:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bought a nice vintage gun bag/case
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1552
Re: Bought a nice vintage gun bag/case
Outers was a popular brand that looked like the one you have, also Allen produced a similar one.
- Sat May 11, 2019 2:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Removing a stuck, hardened-steel, bolt....
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1407
Re: Removing a stuck, hardened-steel, bolt....
So.... a) does anyone happen to know if the bolt-tip is likely fastened with anything other than friction and the usual rust that penetrating-oil can loosen....? b) do you think I'd be better off drilling for an extractor, or welding something to the bolt, or perhaps a THIRD way I haven't thought o...
- Thu Apr 11, 2019 1:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ithaca 66
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1607
Re: Ithaca 66
Got one as a present when I was a kid. Never really warmed up to it's looks, though it was built like a tank. I saved up and bought a Remington 1900 side by side. Gave the Ithaca 66 to my brother. Still have that Rem 1900.
- Sun Apr 07, 2019 1:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 12 volt solar question
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1632
Re: 12 volt solar question
Bob, Would it make sense to run the pump off a deep cycle battery and then charge the battery when the sun is out? This would allow you to time the watering whether the sun is out or not. If the solar panel is not keeping up with recharging the drain in battery, you can daisy chain another into the ...
- Sun Dec 09, 2018 8:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need Help With Loading 38 55
- Replies: 31
- Views: 7424
Re: Need Help With Loading 38 55
Everyone else above gave excellent advice.....I purposely left out option number 3 as it is taken by some to be in poor reloading practices, but I've been doing it for over 40 years with probably a dozen 38-55 rifles over the years accounting for ???? thousands and thousands of rounds. I feel so sa...
- Fri Nov 30, 2018 11:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Win. 1965 model 94 pre and post info
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2336
Re: Win. 1965 model 94 pre and post info
Nature of the beast! No offense, but the 1964 and somewhat later vintage '94s were truly poor excuses for what had been Winchesters flagship model for 70 years. Stamped tin parts, sintered-steel receivers, birch stocks, etc, etc. All of them that I ever encountered functioned just as yours is. If t...
- Mon Oct 29, 2018 1:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tickets on sale!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1399
Re: Tickets on sale!
I'll just pretend that I'm drowning in my bath tub instead. It'll be cheaper and a lot warmer.
- Mon Oct 22, 2018 7:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The .38 Super
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4173
Re: The .38 Super
At one point in time I owned a Llama full size .38 Super....however back then the only .38 Super ammunition available was Remington 130gr hollowpoint. The Remington hollowpoints would not feed in the Llama! But then Remington also made a FMJ .38ACP load and these would run in the Llama(same cartrid...
- Mon Oct 22, 2018 2:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The .38 Super
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4173
Re: The .38 Super
Bill, I especially like Wideners 38 Super 121g JHP.
- Mon Oct 22, 2018 1:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The .38 Super
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4173
Re: The .38 Super
I've been carrying a 70 Series Government model for 42 years. Paid $175 out the door brand new. Have taken about every small and medium game with it along with several deer. I load my own mostly using jacketed slugs.
- Thu Sep 13, 2018 8:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The ideal 'if only one gun' carbine...
- Replies: 57
- Views: 9828
Re: The ideal 'if only one gun' carbine...
Ok, I can't decide between two. I guess it would depend on where I'm going to ride out the storm. Either my Rossi m92 in 480R or my Mini-14. The 480 holds 10+1 rounds and can drop any critter in the north American continent. A good choice if I'm headed to the wilderness. The Mini-14 looks almost hou...
- Thu Aug 23, 2018 12:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What knives did they use? Really!
- Replies: 42
- Views: 10348
Re: What knives did they use? Really!
I still have my Grandpa's sheath knife, a Marble Arms. It's been sharpened a bunch of times but still carries a good edge. He was a guide in the U.P. of Michigan in the 1920's - 1940's.
- Tue Aug 07, 2018 2:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 92 Feeding and Bullet Profile
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4258
Re: Winchester 92 Feeding and Bullet Profile
Jeff, I had the same issue on a couple of my M92 carbines. Solved it by casting my own bullets with a large meplat bullet design. It seems that a bullet design with more of a point allows the bullet to sag rather than lift as it moves forward. A large flat instead of a rounded point fixes the problem.
- Sun Jun 24, 2018 8:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Factory New 32 Winchester Special
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4140
Re: Factory New 32 Winchester Special
I have three 32 Win levers and have taken dozens of white tail with them. I have a pre-war and two pre-64 carbines. I absolutely love the cartridge. I shoot my own reloads mostly, but keep a dozen boxes of factory loads in a stash. I’ve come to expect one shot kills, but if I ever need a second shot...
- Wed May 02, 2018 12:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What knives did they use? Really!
- Replies: 42
- Views: 10348
Re: What knives did they use? Really!
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/57/ee/fa/57eefa58ad9943bf0830fc626dfce561.jpg I've been carrying the same SCHRADE WALDEN USA 165 OLD TIMER for over 50 years. It was recommended to me by an Alaskan guide as a professional workhorse knife that won't break under the heaviest use. He was...
- Sun Mar 18, 2018 2:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Other than Guns what do you like to do??
- Replies: 42
- Views: 6371
Re: Other than Guns what do you like to do??
Collect fine art from dead artists.
Repair 200+ year old violins.
Collect fine Chinese porcelain.
Facet gemstones from rough.
Fishing.
Volunteer to help traumatized kids (counseling).
Repair 200+ year old violins.
Collect fine Chinese porcelain.
Facet gemstones from rough.
Fishing.
Volunteer to help traumatized kids (counseling).
- Tue Jan 09, 2018 6:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 38-55 LF - Pros & Cons
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2126
Re: 38-55 LF - Pros & Cons
My third year of production 1894 rifle with a 26" tapered octagonal barrel has a slugged bore of .379. The bore is dark but still shows decent rifling. I get 4" groups at 100 yards on a good day.
- Tue Jan 09, 2018 1:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old .32 Spl. Deer and Bear
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3076
Re: Old .32 Spl. Deer and Bear
Nice whitetail and bear. I love the 32 Special and have carried one hunting it for the past 42 years. I have a pre-64 Winchester model 64 and a pre-64 model 94 carbine that I switch between. Between the two, I've taken dozens of whitetails and a handful of bear. Also many medium sized game. A fine c...
- Tue May 23, 2017 4:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Elk with 45 Colt rifle?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4633
Re: Elk with 45 Colt rifle?
On a moving cow, 50-75 yards. On a still cow target, 100-110 yards as long as you can place your shot well.
- Mon Apr 10, 2017 1:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why these .30-30 case neck splits?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3893
Re: Why these .30-30 case neck splits?
claybob86, I don't think it's your powder type or charge weight. 31 grains of W748 is a fine and accurate load for a lever action when pushing a 170 grain jacketed bullet. Have you checked bullet diameter with a micrometer yet? Just to be sure. What does the bore look like?
- Mon Mar 27, 2017 3:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .410 derringers. Thoughts?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 9076
Re: .410 derringers. Thoughts?
I am the original purchaser of one of the first stainless steel American Derringer Company 45 Colt/410 pistols ever made. I paid $110 for it from the factory and have carried it off and on for about 40 years. That company is long gone or is now known as Bond. I've fired 45 Colt, 410 Shot, 410 Bucksh...
- Fri Mar 24, 2017 3:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just For Argument's Sake....
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4241
Re: Just For Argument's Sake....
Quite a few to choose from so it's not an easy choice but I've decided on my Rossi Model 92 in 480 Ruger. It's got those fancy fiber optic sights that glow brightly and it holds 11 rounds of 380 grain flat point. Doesn't matter what I shoot, it makes a WOMP sound. Makes me chuckle every time.
- Tue Mar 14, 2017 1:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Phone scam? question
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1813
Re: Phone scam? question
The wife keeps getting calls from number +91 80 3350 3000 We don't answer. I can find no reference to it on the internet. I suspect a scam. I can also find no reference to what the + sign has to do with the number. 91 is area (code?) for India. :?: :?: :?: :?: :?: :?: Definitely a scam. Yes, 91 is ...
- Sat Jun 18, 2016 3:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: belt recommendation?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 6566
Re: belt recommendation?
The "50 Year Amish Belt" available through Amazon for $59 will last you a lifetime.
- Wed Jun 15, 2016 5:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1892 Receiver Strength vs 1894
- Replies: 33
- Views: 16754
Re: 1892 Receiver Strength vs 1894
....I would think that with a 44 Mag or 45 with Ruger loads, a 92 would get to the point where things would be very unpleasant and you would probably hurt yourself before you hurt your rifle. Someone mentioned the 454 Casull earlier. I read a couple of articles on it and if I recall correctly the o...
- Fri Jan 22, 2016 3:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Two guns that no serious outdoorsman should be without.
- Replies: 74
- Views: 11120
Re: Two guns that no serious outdoorsman should be without.
I have grown partial to my Puma lever M92 in 480 Ruger. Twelve rounds of 390 grain lead cast ready to sling feels pretty good.
My carry revolver is a 6 1/2" S&W model 29-1 nickel, custom shop tuned.
My carry revolver is a 6 1/2" S&W model 29-1 nickel, custom shop tuned.
- Wed Dec 16, 2015 4:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Your go to Lever Gun?
- Replies: 66
- Views: 7259
Re: Your go to Lever Gun?
I'd grab my Rossi '92 in 480 Ruger. I handload my own and love the rifle.
My old standby would be a 1956 Model 94 Winchester in 32 Winchester. A great little carbine that has taken many deer.
My old standby would be a 1956 Model 94 Winchester in 32 Winchester. A great little carbine that has taken many deer.
- Sun Aug 23, 2015 3:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anybody Have To Use A CPAP Machine?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 5577
Re: Anybody Have To Use A CPAP Machine?
I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea a few months back. My Doc suggested a CPAP machine. I researched the topic and saw that many people use an apnea mouth guard instead of a CPAP machine. My dentist was familiar with the mouth guard and made one for me. I love it. I feel so much better and sleep...
- Wed May 13, 2015 11:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How Did Grandpa Ever Get A Deer.
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2968
Re: How Did Grandpa Ever Get A Deer.
I've been carrying a Winchester model 64 in 32 Win Special for a bit over 40 years. It's still taking venison.
- Tue Apr 21, 2015 2:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Kit To Reload .22 Rimfire
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2936
Re: Kit To Reload .22 Rimfire
I believe I will just stick with fancy store bought 22 shells. I've been setting aside a brick here and there and now have a lifetime supply. My average cost over 30 years works out to be 1.8 cents per.
- Wed Dec 10, 2014 3:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Turnbull's Big Bore Classics
- Replies: 34
- Views: 7325
Re: Turnbull's Big Bore Classics
Wow, you fellas must be financially well off to be spending that kind of money. I was fortunate to find one of the rare Rossi Puma in 480 Ruger back when they were cheap. I spent a couple of hours slicking it up and it's now smooth as glass. I cast my own gas check 390 grain leads using a six cavity...
- Sun Nov 30, 2014 10:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Made my decision on what to do about a truck "rifle"
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3558
Re: Made my decision on what to do about a truck "rifle"
I ended up using a Sig556 pistol to make mine. I like it a lot.
- Fri Sep 26, 2014 12:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 22 lr ammo for self defense/survival
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1914
Re: 22 lr ammo for self defense/survival
I would see a difference between a survival situation and an EOTWAWKI situation. I also see a different need depending on geographic location. Alaska survival: a big bore rifle for bear/elk and a S&W K-22 for small game. Washington/Oregon survival near a city: a suppressed Savage Mk-II 22 rifle ...
- Tue Jun 10, 2014 5:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rossi in 480 Ruger...scarce...?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4238
Re: Rossi in 480 Ruger...scarce...?
Not only has Rossi confirmed that only 100 Model 92 carbines were made in 480 Ruger caliber, but those 100 carbines consisted of quite a few different variations. Stainless or Blued 16" or 20" Fiber optic front sight, rear steel Fiber optic front, fiber optic rear Steel front, steel rear s...
- Thu Jan 10, 2013 6:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: new to lever guns
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3621
Re: new to lever guns
The Rossi M92 is an excellent choice for any pistol cartridge and one in .357 would be a perfect match.
For lever action .22s, Browning, Winchester, Marlin and Henry are all good choices. I'm pretty sure even Rossi makes one in 22 also.
For lever action .22s, Browning, Winchester, Marlin and Henry are all good choices. I'm pretty sure even Rossi makes one in 22 also.
- Tue Jan 08, 2013 3:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What is your favorite loading manual?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1226
Re: What is your favorite loading manual?
Ken Waters Pet Loads
- Mon Jan 07, 2013 2:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Short Barrel Accuracy With A Scope
- Replies: 14
- Views: 703
Re: Short Barrel Accuracy With A Scope
I think we're looking at quite a few different factors. Bullet design, bullet weight deviation, bullet velocity, bullet spin, bullet stabilization, sight radius, execution of shot. I don't think a bullet will achieve stability for long range accuracy if fired from a 1 inch barrel, though it may have...
- Sun Jan 06, 2013 5:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lets talk 401 Winchester
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2507
Re: Lets talk 401 Winchester
I have enjoyed owning and shooting many different firearms over the years, Winchester's 401 and 351 were two of them. On the plus side both were a hoot to own and shoot. They did have a downside however. The design was known for cracking the forend and butt stocks and it lived up to it's reputation....
- Tue Jan 01, 2013 2:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I guess levers aren't cool...
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2125
Re: I guess levers aren't cool...
Congrats Oly, those Rossi 92's are great little guns. I have a .357, 44 mag and a 480 Ruger. All slick as could be and 100% reliable. I hope to see a range report from yours.
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- Sat Dec 22, 2012 7:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: In praise of the Ruger Mini-14...
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3249
Re: In praise of the Ruger Mini-14...
With my early issue Mini-14 and Mini-30 I had 2"-3" at a hundred yards depending on ammo. Not bad and both accounted for a bunch of coyote and deer. I sold em both back some years when I needed money for another project. Couple of years ago I picked up a new blued Mini-14 with the improved...
- Thu Dec 20, 2012 4:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: In praise of the Ruger Mini-14...
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3249
Re: In praise of the Ruger Mini-14...
Actually, the Mini-14 is more of an upgrade to the M1 Carbine than a decendant of the M14 or M1A. :) If a person does a side by side quick glance, this is absolutely the impression, however it's not true. "History The Mini-14 was first introduced in 1974 by Ruger. The name Mini-14 is derived f...
- Wed Dec 19, 2012 2:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: YAY! Me gottum Model 64
- Replies: 17
- Views: 958
Re: YAY! Me gottum Model 64
Very nice! I love the 32 Special in a Winchester M64. Mine is the same model except that I've worn most of the bluing off after 40 years of carrying. Still an excellent shooter. Wow, that one is beutiful!! Congrats