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by GunnyMack
Tue Feb 06, 2024 6:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 410 too little for any game you say?
Replies: 39
Views: 1832

Re: 410 too little for any game you say?

I bought a JM Marlin XLR .410 lever action. Excited to try it out I bought a box of 6's, 7.5's and 8's. Went to my range and put up an outers life sized squirrel target and started checking the pattern. It was the worst I ever saw! The BEST group was 4 pellets of 7.5's on the squirrel at 20 yards. ...
by GunnyMack
Mon Feb 05, 2024 12:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 410 too little for any game you say?
Replies: 39
Views: 1832

Re: 410 too little for any game you say?

Bill my CZ is IC and mod. I'd shoot the Thug in the right and the LGS or buckshot in the left.
by GunnyMack
Mon Feb 05, 2024 5:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Parker and CZ
Replies: 5
Views: 383

Re: Parker and CZ

Sometimes Parker runs with a Rizzini too!
by GunnyMack
Sun Feb 04, 2024 6:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.
Replies: 78
Views: 5546

Re: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.

Oh if I had a nickle for every shotgun shell I've touched off... Yes sir a 12ga is my go to for things that go bump in the night. In home use I prefer fine shot, #4 or even #2 lead as even 4buck will go through several walls. The pistol is for when a shotgun runs dry and you need to check for a puls...
by GunnyMack
Sun Feb 04, 2024 6:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I loaded a box of bullets today.
Replies: 9
Views: 561

Re: I loaded a box of bullets today.

Saved!
Wish they had a 41 hp..
by GunnyMack
Sun Feb 04, 2024 5:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 410 too little for any game you say?
Replies: 39
Views: 1832

Re: 410 too little for any game you say?

Gunny; I have always loved the small gauge guns since I was a Kid. I took my Mossberg 500 I bought years ago deer hunting . I had the choke opened to skeet and it shoots slugs very well. I killed one Whitetail with it hunting on the edge of heavy second growth jungle .It was raining. It came runnin...
by GunnyMack
Sun Feb 04, 2024 3:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 410 too little for any game you say?
Replies: 39
Views: 1832

Re: 410 too little for any game you say?

Stay with your 20 , then get a 410 ! :D

Yes GK the lowly 410 is like Rodney Dangerfield- doesn't get any respect.

The 410 1/5 oz foster slug was magic for feral felines. I've used many 1/2 oz loads for lots of birds, skeet and yes I used to shoot 3" #5s for puddle ducks with great results.
by GunnyMack
Sun Feb 04, 2024 3:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 410 too little for any game you say?
Replies: 39
Views: 1832

Re: 410 too little for any game you say?

I dont load for the 45 Colt...
But I can get 2 .430 round balls into a 28ga wad- gotta try that next !!
by GunnyMack
Sun Feb 04, 2024 2:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 410 too little for any game you say?
Replies: 39
Views: 1832

Re: 410 too little for any game you say?

CORRECTION- 18gr of Longshot behind the carrier and 85 gr RB is 2335fps. Certainly faster than OO or OOO and we all know buckshot works .
by GunnyMack
Sun Feb 04, 2024 2:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Parlour Pistols and Flobert Loads
Replies: 9
Views: 557

Re: Parlour Pistols and Flobert Loads

Be interesting experiment to try though.
by GunnyMack
Sun Feb 04, 2024 2:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Parlour Pistols and Flobert Loads
Replies: 9
Views: 557

Re: Parlour Pistols and Flobert Loads

Jim you need to find the correct number drill and make a sizer for the skirt and get them down to case id. Maybe add a little bit of powder just for kicks?
by GunnyMack
Sun Feb 04, 2024 2:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Parker and CZ
Replies: 5
Views: 383

Re: Parker and CZ

Thanks Bill! Was a very nice morning with blue bird skies and just enough wind to let Parker scent well.
by GunnyMack
Sun Feb 04, 2024 2:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 410 too little for any game you say?
Replies: 39
Views: 1832

Re: 410 too little for any game you say?

Yeah Bill next I gotta try out the little Thug slug!
by GunnyMack
Sun Feb 04, 2024 1:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dad’s first rifle
Replies: 19
Views: 895

Re: Dad’s first rifle

Great job Scott! Nice that it's still in the family, bet your Pop will be tickled to see it again. Ya better get him a brick of 22s too!
by GunnyMack
Sun Feb 04, 2024 12:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 410 too little for any game you say?
Replies: 39
Views: 1832

410 too little for any game you say?

I loaded 18gr of Longshot behind the BP Light game slug, a (.38 round ball on top of a carrier wad) this is a published load and the it claims 2000+ fps. Figured 30 steps was a good distance to try em on steel gong. They shoot a bit high but wow was I surprised, look at the chain! 20240204_090633.jp...
by GunnyMack
Sun Feb 04, 2024 12:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Parker and CZ
Replies: 5
Views: 383

Parker and CZ

Work well together!
I decided to take my CZ 410 for a walk today. Parker decided she wanted to come along, im glad she did or I would have had a hard time finding birds!
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by GunnyMack
Fri Feb 02, 2024 6:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: In Search of Small Fish - Mike Rhinehart
Replies: 3
Views: 375

Re: In Search of Small Fish - Mike Rhinehart

The Brooke is my favorite of the char family, not a true trout but happily lumped into the family. As you say, the wild/native brookies are not only beautiful but tough as nails to survive. Our rivers here hold less of them than when I was a kid but now the state F&G is trying to jump start the ...
by GunnyMack
Fri Feb 02, 2024 3:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CWD article - prions are pretty scary...
Replies: 10
Views: 638

Re: CWD article - prions are pretty scary...

Microscopicly lyme and syphilis are almost identically shaped. The conspiracy theories are that the army used syphilis as the donor virus for Lyme. Prions from what I've read can survive in the soil for the next unfortunate animal to walk by, graze or drink and it starts all over again. Or does is t...
by GunnyMack
Fri Feb 02, 2024 12:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CWD article - prions are pretty scary...
Replies: 10
Views: 638

Re: CWD article - prions are pretty scary...

Let's not forget Lyme disease, another US Army creation! Developed from syphilis.

If covid was a natural thing why hasn't it been common knowledge?

Saw something about how global warming is going to unleash zombie viruses released through the poles melting.
by GunnyMack
Thu Feb 01, 2024 6:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best police chase I've ever watched!
Replies: 3
Views: 465

Re: Best police chase I've ever watched!

That poor old squad car was probably scraped after that. When the cop said come on you peice of .... I figured he had an under powered engine. That Towne car certainly had enough cubic inches to give em a run !
by GunnyMack
Wed Jan 31, 2024 1:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: toying with the AR .22 WMR
Replies: 6
Views: 458

Re: toying with the AR .22 WMR

No but I saw an upper for the 5.7x28 that uses the 50 round magazine from the PS90. Got a bit more oomph from the 5.7. Although it's a carbine length, not sure if they make a pistol upper- no it wouldn't work as the magazine is quite long.
Nevermind :lol:
by GunnyMack
Tue Jan 30, 2024 4:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I found this veeery interesting
Replies: 14
Views: 987

Re: I found this veeery interesting

That is a very well done video. He did his homework and knowing what the 'limitations ' of the ol wcf he proved the naysayers wrong.
by GunnyMack
Mon Jan 29, 2024 4:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: God lifted the burden for both ...
Replies: 12
Views: 882

Re: God lifted the burden for both ...

I had an uncle that had a stroke, his left side was paralyzed from it. I was 8 or 9 when it happened. He survived many more years and I remember saying to myself what a horrible thing to live with. I've known quite a few people with alzheimers, it's very sad to see and it's very hard on the families...
by GunnyMack
Sun Jan 28, 2024 2:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Round Nose Lead Bullets
Replies: 35
Views: 1541

Re: Round Nose Lead Bullets

Exactly my point Jim, they work just fine and no reason to doubt the effectiveness of the round profile, be it a ball or round nose.
If that was all I had and had to trust my life I wouldn't think twice.
by GunnyMack
Sun Jan 28, 2024 12:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Round Nose Lead Bullets
Replies: 35
Views: 1541

Re: Round Nose Lead Bullets

This post and the other about round nose bullets just made me think about ROUND BALLS from muzzle loaders. How many countless people and animals have been killed by round balls? I have a T/C Cherokee .32 and 15grs of 3F behind a 47 gr rb will destroy a squirrel, probably kill a deer( think buckshot)...
by GunnyMack
Sat Jan 27, 2024 7:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remembering the terror of leprosy
Replies: 5
Views: 423

Re: Remembering the terror of leprosy

My Dad always referred to armadillos as 'possum on the half shell' :lol:
by GunnyMack
Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A boy and his dog
Replies: 4
Views: 368

Re: A boy and his dog

And this is exactly why every kid NEEDS a dog.
No telling what greatness can or cant be had without man's best friend.
How many great people were cat people? Betcha can't name any :lol:
by GunnyMack
Fri Jan 26, 2024 10:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Boy Needs a Creek (Mike Rhinehart)
Replies: 11
Views: 738

Re: A Boy Needs a Creek (Mike Rhinehart)

Fond memories brought back for sure! My Grandmother lived not far from the west fork of the Carson River, all us cousins would 'Boulder walk' for miles when the river was lowered during irrigation season. Never forget those days...
Spent lots of time around cricks, creeks, streams and rivers since!
by GunnyMack
Fri Jan 26, 2024 10:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: God Bless Texas!!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 964

Re: God Bless Texas!!!!

Sure hope the Supreme Court gets off their tuckuses and READS the constitution and realizes Texas is repelling an invasion and within their rights to repell the hoards flowing across.
by GunnyMack
Fri Jan 26, 2024 10:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I love old model Rugers
Replies: 64
Views: 3498

Re: I love old model Rugers

Do I really have to say?
As you guys know my choice is my Single Six 44 special!
Followed by my 41 BH.
by GunnyMack
Fri Jan 26, 2024 7:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GPC PARTS
Replies: 6
Views: 486

GPC PARTS

Just saw an email from Gun Parts Corp that they have under taken new production of Marlin parts that had dried up around the time Remington bought Marlin.
What parts exactly im not sure.
Also said parts for Remington, I'd guess older models.
by GunnyMack
Thu Jan 25, 2024 3:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ultra sonic cleaning
Replies: 13
Views: 777

Re: Ultra sonic cleaning

It would be nice if someone made a ultrasound unit you could fit to pvc pipe so a whole barreled action or muzzle stuffer barrel could go in.
I still prefer to tumble in dry media as I really don't want to wait for brass to dry.
by GunnyMack
Thu Jan 25, 2024 3:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Freezing weather has gone on past but
Replies: 21
Views: 1218

Re: The Freezing weather has gone on past but

Rain last night and our snow is gone too, no snow makes a guy look where he walks so I don't step in a Sage landmine!

It's 54° here today, more rain tonight then rain snow Sunday into Monday.
by GunnyMack
Wed Jan 24, 2024 7:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester Ranger .22 Leveraction
Replies: 22
Views: 1688

Re: Winchester Ranger .22 Leveraction

The aluminum receiver doesn't bother me however an alloy trigger does. What's the alloy? Steel?aluminum?some kind of pot metal? Ya cant do trigger work( stone the surfaces) on pot metal and then there is wear from use... some things need to be steel, hardened and annealed for long term use. Anyway i...
by GunnyMack
Tue Jan 23, 2024 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can you diagnose the problem with this revolver?
Replies: 31
Views: 1786

Re: Can you diagnose the problem with this revolver?

Isn't this why the internet was invented Scott? :lol:
by GunnyMack
Tue Jan 23, 2024 4:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W Lever gun
Replies: 42
Views: 2545

Re: S&W Lever gun

Wow ... that walnut version is pricey. Looks good though ... maybe they are using high grade wood. I have to think that one's just done for the photo on the website. I've heard rumors that the supply of gun stock quality wood has diminished drastically. That makes straight grain unfigured plain Jan...
by GunnyMack
Tue Jan 23, 2024 4:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can you diagnose the problem with this revolver?
Replies: 31
Views: 1786

Re: Can you diagnose the problem with this revolver?

Maybe that gun belonged to Jack Elam or Marty Feldman!!!
by GunnyMack
Tue Jan 23, 2024 5:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W Lever gun
Replies: 42
Views: 2545

Re: S&W Lever gun

EG73 wrote: Tue Jan 23, 2024 5:16 am Looks neat, be good in wood. Now can they (S&W) make it in their cartridges? (.460 and .500 S&W) :D
Yes, let's see their big cartridges chambered.
by GunnyMack
Tue Jan 23, 2024 5:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Freezing weather has gone on past but
Replies: 21
Views: 1218

Re: The Freezing weather has gone on past but

This past couple weeks have been a trial across the country for sure. Here we had snow, then it warmed and rained causing a ton of flooding- no effect at home as it would need to rain 20 days before I'd get worried at this elevation. Then more snow and cold and more snow - now it's on the warming si...
by GunnyMack
Sun Jan 21, 2024 5:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: gforce shotguns
Replies: 5
Views: 376

Re: gforce shotguns

I've seen ads for them but haven't paid them any attention as I'm the proud owner of a Benelli M1, others just don't light my fire. Sure it's not a gas gun but it will digest anything.
Waterfowl loads are obnoxious but turkey loads are worse!
by GunnyMack
Sun Jan 21, 2024 3:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This Reporter Was Lucky!
Replies: 13
Views: 882

Re: This Reporter Was Lucky!

Almost makes a guy think it was computer generated/ photo shop... Very well could be. The reporter and her dialog are probably real, the cat maybe added in. The animal doesn’t act cautious, curious, or aggressive. Even a tame house cat would likely show some acknowledgment toward a stranger. Exactl...
by GunnyMack
Sun Jan 21, 2024 12:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This Reporter Was Lucky!
Replies: 13
Views: 882

Re: This Reporter Was Lucky!

Almost makes a guy think it was computer generated/ photo shop...
by GunnyMack
Sun Jan 21, 2024 12:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leading ?
Replies: 7
Views: 383

Re: Leading ?

Worst leading I ever saw was polygon glock barrel. Literal strips of lead.

I had worst from plated bullets in my Henry 41 mag. Not lead but copper plating.
by GunnyMack
Sat Jan 20, 2024 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: well. it finally happened -- A/D (accidental discharge)
Replies: 36
Views: 2015

Re: well. it finally happened -- A/D (accidental discharge)

And he is a hypocritical liberal so he shouldn't be making movies that have anything to do with firearms.
Whether or not the gun was pointed at the woman the fact remains the whole crew was negligent and irresponsible and they should have the book thrown at them.
by GunnyMack
Sat Jan 20, 2024 12:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can you diagnose the problem with this revolver?
Replies: 31
Views: 1786

Re: Can you diagnose the problem with this revolver?

My original thought was also eye dominant issue.
But it could also be that the previous owner torqued it so hard because they were scared of the recoil that the rear was drifted to compensate.
I doubt the barrel is loose- just have to take off the ejector rod housing and try to spin the barrel.
by GunnyMack
Fri Jan 19, 2024 8:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: well. it finally happened -- A/D (accidental discharge)
Replies: 36
Views: 2015

Re: well. it finally happened -- A/D (accidental discharge)

Best news I've heard all day-They should string up Baldwin!!!!
by GunnyMack
Fri Jan 19, 2024 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Setting the record straight - Elmer Keith's blown .45
Replies: 8
Views: 604

Re: Setting the record straight - Elmer Keith's blown .45

I have a picture somewhere of the SBH John Gallagher blew up while we were is school. It was a maximum frame, the cylinder was bored out to take a .348 cut down to 1³/⁴" with a 3 or 400 grain .458 bullet. Couldn't tell you what powder it was other than not BLACK. I didn't see it blow but I was ...
by GunnyMack
Fri Jan 19, 2024 5:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This Reporter Was Lucky!
Replies: 13
Views: 882

Re: This Reporter Was Lucky!

Ok that lady is old enough to know the difference between a dog and a cat!
Heck a dog would have walked up to her tail wagging- if the cats tail was wagging the camera guy would have caught a lion attack on tape!
Still I can't believe how stupid she is!
by GunnyMack
Fri Jan 19, 2024 4:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: well. it finally happened -- A/D (accidental discharge)
Replies: 36
Views: 2015

Re: well. it finally happened -- A/D (accidental discharge)

Val, the guy giving that class never should have had any of those guns in battery. They should have been open with mags out. Sure I've seen/had/ been around for AD's and the first thing I do is open the gun and leave it open. The only time the guns are closed is in the safe or im actually shooting t...
by GunnyMack
Fri Jan 19, 2024 8:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 350 legend in a revolver
Replies: 19
Views: 1275

Re: 350 legend in a revolver

At the Dallas Safari Club show last Friday, I was told at the Freedom Arms booth that shooting a .38 Special in a .357 Mag chamber would cause rust in the chamber and ruin the cylinder. Has anyone on here ever experienced that? If 38s in a 357 chamber would cause rust then a 357 would also cause ru...