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by wvfarrier
Thu Dec 22, 2022 2:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just one powder
Replies: 37
Views: 1381

Re: Just one powder

Unique is probably my favorite (do it all) powder and a little goes a long way BUT H110 is my "go to" for magnum cartridges. Its simply just better
by wvfarrier
Thu Dec 22, 2022 9:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Savage is building 1911s
Replies: 28
Views: 943

Re: Savage is building 1911s

BUL makes a very nice budget 1911.
by wvfarrier
Wed Dec 21, 2022 9:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I really like these!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 370

I really like these!!!

I purchased a few of these during Underwoods last sale. These are incredible. I clocked them at 1215 from a 5" Smith. The recoil was between a mild 357 and a hot 38 +p....maybe call them a +p+. They are incredibly accurate, I got a 1.15" average at 25 yards off hand. Thats about as good as...
by wvfarrier
Mon Dec 19, 2022 3:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: rabbits with a .38
Replies: 17
Views: 840

Re: rabbits with a .38

I use 38s for rabbits, turkey and other varmints. I do however load them in 357 mag casings so they feed in my rifle
by wvfarrier
Mon Dec 19, 2022 9:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Enjoy Life while you Can
Replies: 12
Views: 619

Re: Enjoy Life while you Can

The Creator of all things allots your time before you were born, no sense fussing about it. Enjoy the time that HE has graciously given to you
by wvfarrier
Thu Dec 15, 2022 9:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: mayday x 3 ineed help.
Replies: 51
Views: 2917

Re: mayday x 3 ineed help.

Always remember HE never gives us more trouble than we can handle. Prayers for you all
by wvfarrier
Tue Dec 13, 2022 10:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: All with 357 Magnum?
Replies: 38
Views: 2132

Re: All with 357 Magnum?

Another one. It seems that Blue Dot is the "go to" for those heavies

https://forums.brianenos.com/topic/6337 ... pin-loads/
by wvfarrier
Tue Dec 13, 2022 10:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: All with 357 Magnum?
Replies: 38
Views: 2132

Re: All with 357 Magnum?

For what its worth I found this using google-fu

https://castboolits.gunloads.com/showth ... 230-gr-357
by wvfarrier
Tue Dec 13, 2022 9:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: All with 357 Magnum?
Replies: 38
Views: 2132

Re: All with 357 Magnum?

Those would be fearsome as a woods round if you.could stabilize them
by wvfarrier
Tue Dec 13, 2022 5:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: All with 357 Magnum?
Replies: 38
Views: 2132

Re: All with 357 Magnum?

I watched a Jerry Miculek video where he was discussing the use of a 230 grain projectile but I didnt catch what brand or.design
by wvfarrier
Sun Dec 11, 2022 6:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: All with 357 Magnum?
Replies: 38
Views: 2132

Re: All with 357 Magnum?

How are you stabilizing a 200gr?
by wvfarrier
Fri Dec 09, 2022 6:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Courtroom Irony...
Replies: 5
Views: 429

Re: Courtroom Irony...

The court system has been broken for quite a long time
by wvfarrier
Mon Dec 05, 2022 5:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: All with 357 Magnum?
Replies: 38
Views: 2132

Re: All with 357 Magnum?

Wow! Thank you, that was a great read.
by wvfarrier
Mon Dec 05, 2022 11:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: All with 357 Magnum?
Replies: 38
Views: 2132

Re: All with 357 Magnum?

If I recall correctly....didnt someone take a walrus as well??
by wvfarrier
Mon Dec 05, 2022 8:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: All with 357 Magnum?
Replies: 38
Views: 2132

All with 357 Magnum?

Ok, so my google-fu is failing me today. As a serious lover of the 357 magnum I am curious to know. What animals have been successfully taken with 357 magnum.
I know that I have used it for turkey, deer, coyote, feral dogs and black bear but what else?
by wvfarrier
Sun Dec 04, 2022 8:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm going to watch somebody else butcher this buck...
Replies: 13
Views: 775

Re: I'm going to watch somebody else butcher this buck...

Looks like vultures got at it....or Taco Bell
by wvfarrier
Fri Dec 02, 2022 10:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Never seen such an aggressive...and FAST... raccoon...!
Replies: 9
Views: 516

Re: Never seen such an aggressive...and FAST... raccoon...!

I scared the heck out of one a few days ago, he snarled and growled. They can be fearsome
by wvfarrier
Tue Nov 29, 2022 8:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W's slipping quality
Replies: 9
Views: 666

S&W's slipping quality

I recently sent 2 new/unfired S&W revolvers to gunsmiths. #1- S&W Performance Center 627 Issues addressed: Bent ejector rod Unevenly machined throat, jagged edges Mis-timed cylinder Cylinder gap was .008 too large, yes it matters DA trigger was 11 pounds and gritty as heck. Now 6# and smooth...
by wvfarrier
Mon Nov 28, 2022 11:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Disappointing 38/40 article in "Handloader"
Replies: 13
Views: 773

Re: Disappointing 38/40 article in "Handloader"

Buffalo Bore offers a 180 grain load that is excellent. It pushes 1000fps out of a 5" barrel and 1400 out of a carbine
by wvfarrier
Sun Nov 27, 2022 1:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Western....looks.decent
Replies: 8
Views: 592

New Western....looks.decent

It looks to be a decent B western with Nic Cage

https://youtu.be/dlIFZBddEak
by wvfarrier
Thu Nov 24, 2022 9:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Failed Hunt 11-22-2022
Replies: 11
Views: 563

Re: My Failed Hunt 11-22-2022

Hire a tracking dog. Gut shot deer can live quite a long time.
by wvfarrier
Mon Nov 21, 2022 6:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Welp, Im tagged out
Replies: 6
Views: 325

Re: Welp, Im tagged out

I have a VERY rigid scent control regiman plus store all my gear in an air tight container filled with baking soda. I rarely ever get scented. For camo, I use an ASAT VANISH suit. Its so good that I have had deer and turkeys step on me.
by wvfarrier
Sun Nov 20, 2022 7:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wolf population in your state
Replies: 24
Views: 1112

Re: Wolf population in your state

Wolves....zilch
Coyotes....freaking everywhere
Coy Dogs....becoming an issue
by wvfarrier
Sun Nov 20, 2022 1:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Welp, Im tagged out
Replies: 6
Views: 325

Welp, Im tagged out

I tagged out for Archery so have to wait until rifle season in 3 days 🤣🤣 This was an amazing hunt. This buck was incredibly vocal. He was talking stuff to a spike, a doe and the buck I wish I had shot. This feller's daddy was standing in my blind spot and went un-noticed until I made my shot. This b...
by wvfarrier
Sun Nov 20, 2022 1:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interesting on honeybees
Replies: 1
Views: 181

Re: Interesting on honeybees

We had Russian Honey Bees who were mite resistant. They would actually eat mites off one another unfortunately Hive Moths were able to wipe them out after my neighbor weakened them by spraying a pesticide that blew down on the hives.
by wvfarrier
Sun Nov 13, 2022 10:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This years deer hunting
Replies: 7
Views: 504

Re: This years deer hunting

I love hunting with my Winchester 92 in 357 mag. It wears a Trijicon rmr. Ive used it for black bear as well. My handloads reach 2100+ using a 158 grain XTP (which holds together at that speed). I use a Lil Gun but am .08 grains over Hodgens listed max. No pressure signs but accuracy drops off any f...
by wvfarrier
Sat Oct 29, 2022 8:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Initiation To A Tree Stand
Replies: 14
Views: 675

Re: Initiation To A Tree Stand

Why in the world would peanut shells be littering? They biodegrade and are edible by wildlife. Try a tree saddle....thats a leap of faith
by wvfarrier
Thu Oct 27, 2022 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Using PayPal? Well, Don't Risk Your $2,500.00
Replies: 9
Views: 559

Re: Using PayPal? Well, Don't Risk Your $2,500.00

They are trying to be sneaky about this. About 2 weeks ago people found out and they lost over a billion dollars in clientelle and released a statement saying it was a error....then they snuck it into the new user agreements. Dirty deeds
by wvfarrier
Thu Oct 20, 2022 6:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Zombie thread: Loading 45 Colt based on Paco's writings
Replies: 25
Views: 2629

Re: Zombie thread: Loading 45 Colt based on Paco's writings

Ive loaded up quite a few that are between standard and "Paco Levels". They are pleasant to shoot and knock the stuffing out of anything they hit
by wvfarrier
Wed Oct 19, 2022 3:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 357 mag only?
Replies: 9
Views: 934

357 mag only?

Why would a 357 mag levergun not be compatible with 38s? I was at Cabelas and looked at an Uberti 92 Repro that said "357 mag only" on the barrel. Is the cartridge length?
by wvfarrier
Tue Oct 18, 2022 3:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oh Winchester, what ever has happened to you.
Replies: 15
Views: 912

Re: Oh Winchester, what ever has happened to you.

EVERY manufacturer turns out a lemon once in a while
by wvfarrier
Sat Oct 15, 2022 7:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: speaking of canoes
Replies: 85
Views: 4760

Re: speaking of canoes

I hooked a huge channel catfish at Tygart Lake (here in WV). The lake is notorious for monster cats. My buddy and I were in a 12' aluminum canoe and that danged cat drug us well over 300 yards before he broke the line. We still talk about it.
by wvfarrier
Fri Oct 14, 2022 11:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 'High Capacity' magazines only for criminals....
Replies: 12
Views: 706

Re: 'High Capacity' magazines only for criminals....

Not to arm chair quarter back the guy BUT PUT DOWN THE darn PHONE and defend yourself. That was stupid.
by wvfarrier
Tue Oct 04, 2022 8:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Elk Hunt
Replies: 22
Views: 1442

Re: Elk Hunt

But, but, you need a 338 super magnum to kill elk(sarcasm). All kidding aside...congrats
by wvfarrier
Mon Sep 26, 2022 10:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Well, here she is
Replies: 16
Views: 1085

Re: Well, here she is

I ordered a HI Viz front sight for it after discovering that the solid black just doesnt work for me. It shoots.great but that sight is terrible
by wvfarrier
Mon Sep 26, 2022 10:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: am I exaggerating 44 mag recoil
Replies: 33
Views: 3162

Re: am I exaggerating 44 mag recoil

I added a recoil pad for my wife on her Win 92 44 mag. She says it kicks harder than her 30-30. Oddly, she doesnt complain about 45 colt +P loads that are the same velocity
by wvfarrier
Wed Sep 21, 2022 2:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Well, here she is
Replies: 16
Views: 1085

Re: Well, here she is

So, here are the specifics: Finish is Black Gunkote over stainless so should be impervious to most things. Essentially everything inside the gun was reworked, from factory mis-sized throating to the trigger. The DA trigger pull is amazing and is so smooth it almost feels like a slightly heavy single...
by wvfarrier
Wed Sep 21, 2022 9:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Well, here she is
Replies: 16
Views: 1085

Well, here she is

I got her back today. Alex outdid himself. The list of work boggles the mind. DA trigger pull is just at 5# and SA is just at 2#. Magnaport quad port. The short barrel is the before.
by wvfarrier
Tue Sep 20, 2022 4:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rattlesnakes and pellet guns
Replies: 31
Views: 1900

Re: Rattlesnakes and pellet guns

This guy was 10#....not sure Id try him with a pellet gun
by wvfarrier
Tue Sep 20, 2022 4:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paco is doing really well!
Replies: 15
Views: 1197

Re: Paco is doing really well!

Im sure GOD can spare him for another 20 years...
by wvfarrier
Tue Sep 20, 2022 3:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Survival meals.....purdy good
Replies: 1
Views: 312

Survival meals.....purdy good

It was all grown or killed right here on the farm
Bear Sausage
Onion
Garlic
Tomatoes
Green beans
Cooked in rendered deer fat.
AMAZING!!!
by wvfarrier
Mon Sep 19, 2022 8:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bug Out Bags
Replies: 31
Views: 1567

Re: Bug Out Bags

My wife and I keep "get home" bags in our cars for everyday life. There are enough food (meal bars), medical supplies, fire starter, waterproof poncho and a Life straw to last 3 days. For longer travel we have REAL bug out bags which contain substantially more gear.
by wvfarrier
Wed Sep 14, 2022 12:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Possible to sand off commemorative designs?
Replies: 11
Views: 687

Re: Possible to sand off commemorative designs?

I looked into doing something like that a couple years ago
It was not cost effective, I couldve bought 2 new rifles for what it would cost to change the existing one
by wvfarrier
Fri Sep 09, 2022 7:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: About those atlatls
Replies: 24
Views: 1194

Re: About those atlatls

I made this spear for a Grizzly hunt that got quashed 2 years ago by Covid. Blade is made from 5160, 14" sharpened edge, 8" tang and 5" guard. The shaft is hickory. I also wrapped it with fiber glass and epoxy, over 6 brass pins. Its shaving sharp.
by wvfarrier
Fri Sep 09, 2022 4:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: About those atlatls
Replies: 24
Views: 1194

Re: About those atlatls

My buddy, ryan gill, killed a buffalo with an atlatl
by wvfarrier
Mon Sep 05, 2022 10:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shotguns for Home Defense
Replies: 13
Views: 878

Re: Shotguns for Home Defense

One of the cops I worked with took a .22LR to the belly, it bounced all over his chest cavity and exited near his collar bone. You shouldve seen the xray....you could see with tracks it left. No permanent damage
by wvfarrier
Wed Aug 31, 2022 3:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Revolver v. 1911
Replies: 17
Views: 1036

Re: Revolver v. 1911

A revolver would be a lot of fun. I did a couple cqb courses using my S&W 627. It was exciting but that frame heats up fast
by wvfarrier
Tue Aug 30, 2022 6:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ambushes and Tough Guys
Replies: 12
Views: 722

Re: Ambushes and Tough Guys

When I was a kid (about 35 years ago) my dad and I went camping for a weekend. We left my very timid mother at home. We got home late Sunday to see police tape everywhere. Panic struck us both pretty heavily until we entered the house. There sat my mother with a 30-30 across her lap. Apparently some...
by wvfarrier
Sun Aug 28, 2022 4:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Battery could be big deal....
Replies: 10
Views: 548

Re: New Battery could be big deal....

No doubt Xiden will.give the Technology.to.China
by wvfarrier
Sun Aug 21, 2022 5:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The fun has begun
Replies: 6
Views: 524

Re: The fun has begun

More along the lines of "deactivsting" a safety mechanism