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by wvfarrier
Sun Oct 11, 2020 1:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 44 mag lever action and Barnes Bullets
Replies: 17
Views: 2774

Re: 44 mag lever action and Barnes Bullets

Oh, thats half a grain under the max load according to Hodgens but i found my groups opened up more the higher i got above 28 grains
by wvfarrier
Sun Oct 11, 2020 1:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 44 mag lever action and Barnes Bullets
Replies: 17
Views: 2774

Re: 44 mag lever action and Barnes Bullets

I use 28 grains of H110 (or win 296) in my Winchester 94 which nets me an average of 2100 fps and will make clover leafs at 75 yards all day long. Its absolutely awesome on whitetail deer, hits them like Thors hammer.
by wvfarrier
Tue Sep 22, 2020 12:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1911 Addiction
Replies: 19
Views: 2360

Re: 1911 Addiction

mmm....1911s
by wvfarrier
Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 338 Marlin express value nowadays??
Replies: 5
Views: 810

Re: 338 Marlin express value nowadays??

They are out of my price range now but that is such a great cartridge. Its a shame it didnt get better traction. I killed my first Elk and my first Moose with the one i had
by wvfarrier
Sun Aug 30, 2020 8:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: AR-50 UPDATE
Replies: 15
Views: 1759

Re: AR-50 UPDATE

Sadly no. That was years ago when the 50B first came out. I dont believe i still have any data in it but will check my load books. It was fearsome. I ended using an H3 buffer and adjustible gas block to get them to cycle properly. I will say this, I shot an old station ford escort at salvage yard at...
by wvfarrier
Sun Aug 30, 2020 6:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: AR-50 UPDATE
Replies: 15
Views: 1759

Re: AR-50 UPDATE

I ran some 600 grain projectiles through my 50B when i was still playing with that round. It was VERY impressive. The bear i shot with it dropped like he had been hit by a bolt of lightning.
by wvfarrier
Wed Aug 12, 2020 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some wicked steel
Replies: 15
Views: 1637

Re: Some wicked steel

Yeah Piller thats definitely too hard. I like something around 50. 5160 is my go to for most blades as its durable and pretty rust resistant. Only down side is its a little finicky with heat treating
by wvfarrier
Wed Aug 12, 2020 5:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some wicked steel
Replies: 15
Views: 1637

Re: Some wicked steel

Wood is hickory. I didnt do a weight on it.
by wvfarrier
Tue Aug 11, 2020 8:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some wicked steel
Replies: 15
Views: 1637

Re: Some wicked steel

another pic
by wvfarrier
Tue Aug 11, 2020 8:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some wicked steel
Replies: 15
Views: 1637

Some wicked steel

It took me about 12 weeks in total but its finally done. 14" blade, 8" tang (pinned), and a 72" shaft. The blade is made from 5160 (1/4") and is shaving sharp. I am hoping to take both a bear and deer with it this year.
by wvfarrier
Mon Aug 10, 2020 10:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dang Good Movie
Replies: 6
Views: 1030

Re: Dang Good Movie

I just cant watch anything with Bale in it. He annoys me to no end
by wvfarrier
Mon Aug 10, 2020 6:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 9
Views: 1084

Re: Looks Like I Ended Up With A 40 Cal Carbine Anyway!

You can load 40 s&w pretty hot before you start seeing pressure issues, if you want to take advantsge of the platform. Plus, a slow burning powder
by wvfarrier
Fri Aug 07, 2020 4:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally got my mount back.
Replies: 12
Views: 2275

Re: Finally got my mount back.

bwahahahahaha. thatd be quite a shock
by wvfarrier
Wed Aug 05, 2020 5:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally got my mount back.
Replies: 12
Views: 2275

Finally got my mount back.

So, there is a bit of story to this one. Last fall i was sitting in my stand and saw this buck come out and bed down about 150 yards away. It was absolutely pouring rain, i had to slowly work my stand around to the back side of the tree. I worked my way down and started trying to sneak my way into b...
by wvfarrier
Wed Aug 05, 2020 4:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The explosion in Beirut
Replies: 39
Views: 4525

Re: The explosion in Beirut

Absolutely horrifying. The death told is bad enough but the economic fallout for Beirut will be even more catastrophic
by wvfarrier
Mon Aug 03, 2020 5:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The 'oil can' suppressor and what looks like a non-NFA clone
Replies: 18
Views: 3027

Re: The 'oil can' suppressor and what looks like a non-NFA clone

There was a finished version of the adapter created a few years ago and the BATF immediately jumped on it and made it fall under the NFA
by wvfarrier
Mon Aug 03, 2020 5:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The news headlines only reinforce this ---
Replies: 5
Views: 1496

Re: The news headlines only reinforce this ---

I had made numerous jumps in my youth. But, im wiser now ;-)
by wvfarrier
Sat Aug 01, 2020 5:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's See Your Canine Buddy
Replies: 47
Views: 5690

Re: Let's See Your Canine Buddy

Ay'len
by wvfarrier
Wed Jun 17, 2020 5:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scouting is dead to me
Replies: 20
Views: 4370

Re: Scouting is dead to me

I loved being a scout but the organization as i knew it is gone. This country is in so much trouble. I almost wish I had not brought children into it.
by wvfarrier
Thu Jun 11, 2020 4:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 50 AR info and opinion page
Replies: 7
Views: 1144

Re: 50 AR info and opinion page

When i was toying with 50B, this was when i first came out mind you, I ran a 12.5" barrel. I tried a 16 but didnt care for the weight. I got complete powder burn out of the 12.5" but was also using an adjustible gas block. I took several whitetail deer with it, it performed about the same ...
by wvfarrier
Sun May 31, 2020 6:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barreling 336
Replies: 4
Views: 1045

Re: Barreling 336

Dove Guns in WV
by wvfarrier
Sat May 16, 2020 4:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .38 in .357 lever leading question
Replies: 17
Views: 2596

Re: .38 in .357 lever leading question

Here is the solution i came up with. I shoot handloaded 38s built on magnum cases. Its solves all the issues.
by wvfarrier
Wed Apr 08, 2020 5:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What a bird!!!
Replies: 11
Views: 1752

Re: What a bird!!!

he and his flock definitely are not used to people. the vanish like magic at the slightest hint of danger
by wvfarrier
Wed Apr 08, 2020 10:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What a bird!!!
Replies: 11
Views: 1752

Re: What a bird!!!

starts the 15th
by wvfarrier
Wed Apr 08, 2020 10:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cut my own dang hair
Replies: 27
Views: 3455

Re: Cut my own dang hair

Ha. Me too. I shaved my head.
by wvfarrier
Wed Apr 08, 2020 6:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What a bird!!!
Replies: 11
Views: 1752

What a bird!!!

I got this fella on trail cam....dang he is handsome.
by wvfarrier
Wed Mar 25, 2020 7:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My first Bob Job
Replies: 7
Views: 1453

Re: My first Bob Job

I primarily use Lil Gun or H110 for my 300AAC loads. I tend to load toward the hotter end of the spectrum. Its acthally my "go to" round for coyote, deer and black bear. I do have some subsonic Lehigh Defense 176 controlled fracturing that work AMAZING on deer. They are almost hearing safe...
by wvfarrier
Sat Mar 21, 2020 7:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My first Bob Job
Replies: 7
Views: 1453

My first Bob Job

My covid isolation project. Bobbed the frame on my WC CQB to match the new WC bullet proof one piece mainspring/magwell. I used a cerakote touch up kit from Wolf Pack Armory to recoat the area. I think it turned out pretty good for a first attempt.
by wvfarrier
Wed Mar 18, 2020 4:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CTD at it again
Replies: 13
Views: 2033

Re: CTD at it again

I'm not justifying their pricing/time factors, but does anybody know what the price for that case was last month? What they "normally" charged for the same item pre-"shortage/panic"? I don't know current pricing mainly because know I don't buy factory ammo anymore except for a n...
by wvfarrier
Wed Mar 18, 2020 9:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CTD at it again
Replies: 13
Views: 2033

Re: CTD at it again

I do not but someone must be as they are still in business
by wvfarrier
Wed Mar 18, 2020 5:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CTD at it again
Replies: 13
Views: 2033

CTD at it again

the same shenanigans they pulled in 2009 and 2012. Disgusting
by wvfarrier
Tue Mar 17, 2020 6:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Effect of panic on gun prices?
Replies: 26
Views: 2822

Re: Effect of panic on gun prices?

I saw yesterday that Cheaper Than Dirt is up to their old.tricks again. Quadrupled a lot of their ammo prices.
by wvfarrier
Tue Mar 17, 2020 6:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 13
Views: 2248

Re: Who Here Has Holed Up For Now?

Im retired so its not an issue BUT my wife is a doctor so.....stuff. We are taking precautions. She takes a change of clothes and remains masked. She showers in the basement before coming upstairs. We have pulled the kids from daycare and shut down all visitors. We keep a pretty substantial supply o...
by wvfarrier
Wed Mar 04, 2020 6:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big box of happy
Replies: 17
Views: 1740

Re: Big box of happy

Jumping is incredibly hard on horses. It beats their knees into mush but sure look cool
by wvfarrier
Sun Mar 01, 2020 5:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big box of happy
Replies: 17
Views: 1740

Re: Big box of happy

His brother. All Foundation Quarter Horse and a total powerhouse.
by wvfarrier
Sun Mar 01, 2020 4:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big box of happy
Replies: 17
Views: 1740

Re: Big box of happy

He is very smooth at a walk and canter but his trot his not a good time.
by wvfarrier
Sun Mar 01, 2020 4:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big box of happy
Replies: 17
Views: 1740

Re: Big box of happy

piller wrote: Sun Mar 01, 2020 4:13 pm Good looking horse. How is he to ride?
He is amazing. He just turned 6 years old and is calm and level headed enough that our toddlers ride him. He doesnt have a mean bone in his body. Totally loves our girls.
by wvfarrier
Sun Mar 01, 2020 3:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big box of happy
Replies: 17
Views: 1740

Re: Big box of happy

This is the horse. Its been raining constantly here so no luck on saddle pics. Vandal is a Thoroughbred we rescued. He sold as a yearling for just under $400,000.....yep you read that correct. He refused to race so ended up at a rescue where we picked him up for $600. His daddy is a super famous hor...
by wvfarrier
Sun Mar 01, 2020 10:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big box of happy
Replies: 17
Views: 1740

Re: Big box of happy

This one is 28 pounds bur my wifes Lady wade Lite on weighs 24
by wvfarrier
Sun Mar 01, 2020 8:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big box of happy
Replies: 17
Views: 1740

Big box of happy

Whoo hoo.

New Mccall Lite Wade. Its a full 12 pounds lighter than my Martin saddle. Herman Oak leather is amazing!!
by wvfarrier
Mon Feb 24, 2020 2:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gunsmith for lever guns
Replies: 11
Views: 3447

Re: Gunsmith for lever guns

https://www.doveguns.com


He has done a lot of work for me over the years and i have zero complaints
by wvfarrier
Tue Feb 18, 2020 7:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Picked up something different
Replies: 5
Views: 1295

Picked up something different

Im a die hard wheelgunner but once i handled this booger i just had to have it. Shoots absolutely amazing and the double action trigger feels almost identical to my Smith 686.
by wvfarrier
Thu Feb 06, 2020 6:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fed up with S&W
Replies: 16
Views: 1539

Re: Fed up with S&W

The dovetail was machined too deep. I fabricated a stainless shim from a C clamp and seated it with some red loctite. Rock solid now
by wvfarrier
Wed Feb 05, 2020 6:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kimberized
Replies: 12
Views: 1534

Re: Kimberized

Ive owned several kimbers and every one would eat anything i fed it. My Desert Warrior was the best
by wvfarrier
Wed Feb 05, 2020 5:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fed up with S&W
Replies: 16
Views: 1539

Re: Fed up with S&W

Apparently this has been an ongoing issue with this model. I found a solution online and fixed it myself. Its definitely my last smith
by wvfarrier
Wed Feb 05, 2020 4:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fed up with S&W
Replies: 16
Views: 1539

Fed up with S&W

Pretty fed up with S&W. My brand new 627-5 (2.62") came with a front sight that just falls out. Contacted the service dept and was told it was not a warranty claim and I would have to pay for it.....on a $1000 gun. Absolutely ridiculous.
by wvfarrier
Thu Jan 30, 2020 7:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Retro Combats
Replies: 6
Views: 1130

Re: Retro Combats

short barrled 8 gun ;-)
by wvfarrier
Thu Jan 30, 2020 6:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Retro Combats
Replies: 6
Views: 1130

Retro Combats

New Ahrends Retro Combats!!! Whoo doggie
by wvfarrier
Tue Jan 14, 2020 8:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stone age tomahawk
Replies: 14
Views: 1939

Re: Stone age tomahawk

indeed