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- Mon Feb 05, 2024 4:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 32-20 range report
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1141
Re: 32-20 range report
That’s great shooting! I would consider load development over
- Mon Feb 05, 2024 4:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.
- Replies: 79
- Views: 7237
Re: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.
My 870 Turkey Express does double duty in a bedroom corner. Its 21 inch barrel isn’t too cumbersome and it’s loaded with reduced recoil 00 buck. The capacity doesn’t bother me as I figure no one wants to wait around for me to go empty.
- Thu Feb 01, 2024 11:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Henry Supreme Levergun.....
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1245
- Wed Jan 31, 2024 7:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Henry Supreme Levergun.....
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1245
Re: Henry Supreme Levergun.....
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- Wed Jan 31, 2024 7:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Henry Supreme Levergun.....
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1245
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- Sat Jan 27, 2024 2:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: S&W Lever gun
- Replies: 44
- Views: 3559
Re: S&W Lever gun
What is with all the big loop levers these days? Did human hands increase in size over the last 100-150 years (along with bellies)? I don’t like a lot of air between my knuckles and the lever myself
- Fri Jan 26, 2024 8:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I love old model Rugers
- Replies: 64
- Views: 4047
Re: I love old model Rugers
My own favorite is my Kimber CDP Custom. My favorite revolver is my S&W Thunder Ranch Model 22 in 45 ACP. Both are accurate, handy, shoot big bullets and don’t beat me up.
- Thu Jan 25, 2024 1:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester Ranger .22 Leveraction
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2025
Re: Winchester Ranger .22 Leveraction
Doesn’t look like a bad way to spend $400 these days
- Thu Jan 25, 2024 12:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .32 caliber j frame
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1200
Re: .32 caliber j frame
It’s an Airweight (aluminum frame). 327 Mag may be a bit much for it, especially in a six shotYsabel Kid wrote: ↑Wed Jan 24, 2024 7:02 pm And why stop at the .32 H&R Mag when they could have chambered it in .327 Federal Mag which can handle the .32 H&R Mag?
- Mon Jan 22, 2024 6:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: S&W Lever gun
- Replies: 44
- Views: 3559
Re: S&W Lever gun
I think the mag is not detachable except for the follower like Henrys. The fancy one is $3500, not the tactical looking one. It is a Marlin 1894 clone like the Ruger and the Henry. It’s a me too gun but looks like a well done one. Competition is good, especially in leverguns. Now the new Ruger LC in...
- Sun Jan 21, 2024 11:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 45 ACP carbine with 20-round mags
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1117
- Sun Jan 21, 2024 2:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hawes Western Marshal .45 Colt
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1864
Re: Hawes Western Marshal .45 Colt
Good job getting an old gun shooting again
- Sun Jan 21, 2024 2:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: This Reporter Was Lucky!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1044
Re: This Reporter Was Lucky!
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.
- Sat Jan 20, 2024 8:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 350 legend in a revolver
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1538
Re: 350 legend in a revolver
I don’t know if the short cartridges will ruin your chamber trope come from corrosive priming days or what, but I haven’t found it to be a problem in 45 Colt, 44 mag, 357 mag, or 22 LR. I don’t necessarily clean chambers every time and when I do, it’s nothing particularly special. It’s an old wives ...
- Sat Jan 20, 2024 8:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: This Reporter Was Lucky!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1044
Re: This Reporter Was Lucky!
She did have a light in her face and was focused on the camera. She never really looked directly at the cat. Nothing she could have done by the time she saw it any way other than make things worse.
- Sat Jan 20, 2024 4:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Can you diagnose the problem with this revolver?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2023
Re: Can you diagnose the problem with this revolver?
I once sighted in a revolver in a Ranson Rest with a similar outcome
- Wed Jan 17, 2024 12:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What is the round-nosed lead pistol bullet good for?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2257
Re: What is the round-nosed lead pistol bullet good for?
Plain old LRN UMC rounds in 38 and 44 specials did surprising well in Gun Sam’s gel tests. They didn’t really over penetrate either. I have seen him shoot a fmj 38 clean through two blocks though. Same with 40 but less surprising. I do prefer HPs for defense though. Didn’t someone here say 45 acp RN...
- Sun Jan 14, 2024 11:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Quick zero check.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1280
Re: Quick zero check.
That packaging looks to be from the 1960s. Nice shooting!
- Sun Jan 07, 2024 3:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sometimes I wonder why I bother
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2231
Re: Sometimes I wonder why I bother
Well I have purposely pointed at my television, light switches, fixtures, and outlets thousands of times. I do not want to destroy any of those but if I do, I will bear the consequence. He is a guy alone in the woods. If he shoots his camera, he can buy another. Relax, he can’t shoot you through You...
- Sun Jan 07, 2024 12:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hawes Western Marshal .45 Colt
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1864
Re: Hawes Western Marshal .45 Colt
If it is the size of a Bounty Hunter, it should be pretty stout.
- Sun Jan 07, 2024 12:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sometimes I wonder why I bother
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2231
Re: Sometimes I wonder why I bother
I want a smaller 44 double action myself. Special would be fine. A medium magnum like the S&W 69 would be very nice too. But for the price I could buy a 44 Bulldog and a 40 Pitbull and a holster to fit either. The action on my Undercover is way smoother than my 642, it is a smaller gun too. Doc,...
- Sun Jan 07, 2024 12:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Latest and The Greatest
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1644
Re: The Latest and The Greatest
I feel ok with a five shot 38 even doing high value transactions. I feel well protected with a six shot 45acp revolver and five shot 12 gauge at home. A 1911 with eight 45s and a spare mag is exceptionally well heeled to me.
- Sun Jan 07, 2024 11:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sometimes I wonder why I bother
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2231
Re: Sometimes I wonder why I bother
I think a 44 Bulldog is a sound choice for carry. I’d probably go for something other than LRN, but they did very well.
- Sun Jan 07, 2024 11:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sometimes I wonder why I bother
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2231
Re: Sometimes I wonder why I bother
Pretty sure Sam films alone.
- Sat Jan 06, 2024 6:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Latest and The Greatest
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1644
Re: The Latest and The Greatest
32 H&R- smallbore version of 38 Special 327 magnum- smallbore version of 357 magnum 30 Super Carry- smallbore version of 9x19 mainly for micro autos All offer more capacity unlike the smallbore bottlenecked Luger, Mauser and Tokarov. But they do not seem to quite match what each is designed to c...
- Sun Dec 31, 2023 7:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Evolution of a Levergun
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1333
Re: Evolution of a Levergun
So, my .22 leveraction growing up was a Marlin Model 39, so please excuse my ignorance. Weren't the Erma, Rossi, and Henry's all derived from the Browning .22 leveractions? I don’t think so. They look outwardly similar, but the BL-22 is a tiny action with a really short stroke, as in open and close...
- Sat Dec 30, 2023 7:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hornady Lock-n-Load Bushings
- Replies: 5
- Views: 523
Re: Hornady Lock-n-Load Bushings
I use them since I have a Hornady kit and the press requires them. I bought some extras but it can get pricey if you outfit a lot of dies. They do just pop into place like closing a bolt action.
- Thu Dec 28, 2023 11:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: thought i had sworn off buying another lever gun...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1007
Re: thought i had sworn off buying another lever gun...
Buy your ammo early and often
- Sat Dec 23, 2023 11:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Western Bullet Company
- Replies: 11
- Views: 935
Re: Western Bullet Company
I checked out the site. He has some interesting designs on hand
- Sat Dec 23, 2023 11:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: water damaged ammo
- Replies: 5
- Views: 420
Re: water damaged ammo
Try them. It’s not like they are premium bullets. If you start getting misfires or especially hang fires or squibs, pull the bullets. You may want to cull some brass afterwards either way if there is significant corrosion.
- Sun Dec 17, 2023 2:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Dumped the 1022!
- Replies: 43
- Views: 2436
Re: Dumped the 1022!
I remember admiring the design of the 10/22 as a kid but it wasn’t that accurate and handled like a board. I love my 77/22 though, a 50 yard one holer with the right ammo.
- Sat Dec 16, 2023 2:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: This is really incredible
- Replies: 42
- Views: 1988
Re: This is really incredible
I know it takes some of the fun out, but I would order some Black Hills 158s. You KNOW they will group. It that 97 or 83?
- Sat Dec 16, 2023 1:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Input from those in law enforcement
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1255
Re: Input from those in law enforcement
Something shady about this. Don’t expect any resolution as it will likely be covered up. Even if he is questioned, reprimanded or disciplined, you will not know the particulars. Keep everything. If you notice an increased LE attention towards you, go to the media and the SBI. He likely had the wrong...
- Sun Dec 10, 2023 10:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1886 and 336 Update
- Replies: 10
- Views: 776
Re: 1886 and 336 Update
Are you positive it doesn’t have a damaged crown or a ringed barrel? I find it hard to believe conventional bullets will not work. I had a 284 that would not shoot even after a recrown. It was ringed. I sent it to Ruger to be rebarreled.
- Sun Dec 03, 2023 5:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .35 rem vs .30-30
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1260
Re: .35 rem vs .30-30
If anyone has a copy of the reloading manual from the late 60'2 early 70's there is a chapter entitled "Watch What You Slip Into That Chamber". Semms a young boy bought a Win Mod 70 in .270 from a friend.Along with the rifle he got a cigar box full of ammo. All cartridges looked the same ...
- Wed Nov 29, 2023 8:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Broke my Dillon!
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2692
Re: Broke my Dillon!
That was really fast service
- Tue Nov 28, 2023 10:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why We Don't Have a .41 Keith
- Replies: 12
- Views: 661
Re: Why We Don't Have a .41 Keith
I never understood the 41 magnum as anything more than a pride project. The guns were as big as 44s and 45s so no size or weight savings. The 44mag covers all its magnum capabilities and surpasses it on the heavy end. It kicks much harder than 357 and not much less than 44 magnum. I agree the police...
- Tue Nov 28, 2023 9:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Since Taurus bought Rossi and started making them in the US
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1085
Re: Since Taurus bought Rossi and started making them in the US
That barrel marking says “Made in Brazil” on the top line
- Fri Nov 24, 2023 4:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin / Ruger factory visit
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1190
Re: Marlin / Ruger factory visit
All those carbines on that cart look beautiful. My JM has two different colors of wood on it, but it was about a quarter to a third the price about twenty years ago
- Fri Nov 24, 2023 4:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 38/44 loads in the rossi 92
- Replies: 5
- Views: 463
Re: 38/44 loads in the rossi 92
I believe any 357 magnum can take 38/44 loads, but few 38 specials can
- Sat Nov 18, 2023 2:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Trouble with a Ruger.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 563
Re: Trouble with a Ruger.
Call Ruger and they will make it right. They no charged me on rebarreling and refinishing a M77 that had been rechambered and ringed after I had agreed to pay for it.
- Fri Nov 17, 2023 9:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another double action wheelgun in the house
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2336
Re: Another double action wheelgun in the house
I would buy one every two weeks at that price
- Fri Nov 17, 2023 8:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Not coyote but dang foxes....
- Replies: 18
- Views: 738
Re: Not coyote but dang foxes....
We haven’t been able to shoot foxes here for over 40 years. I heard it was the result of some foxhound owners in the state legislature. There are lots of grays and some reds, coyotes too, maybe a few red wolves left from the reintroduction. Plenty of cats running loose too, these canids need to tigh...
- Tue Nov 14, 2023 9:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I wonder how much difference there is
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4355
Re: I wonder how much difference there is
Yes I agree a 45 doesn’t have to get bigger to kill. I meant if the round nose could deform just a bit so that is blunt but penetration is still there. It may not matter. I plan on developing a moderate load with swaged bullets in 44 mag. 900-1000 fps with dead soft lead should be nice in my Vaquero...
- Mon Nov 13, 2023 11:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I wonder how much difference there is
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4355
Re: I wonder how much difference there is
If the roundnose is cast soft, will the bullet expand a bit to mitigate the difference? Seems roundish soft lead bullets were the norm for a few hundred years and slew all matters of critters.
- Sat Nov 11, 2023 2:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I wonder how much difference there is
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4355
Re: I wonder how much difference there is
I think that flat nose will cut a bigger permanent wound channel. Then again, if you let the air out, they can’t go but so far.
- Sat Nov 11, 2023 2:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger Marlin
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1382
Re: Ruger Marlin
Everything is much higher than even five years ago. That price point is in line with a nice traditional bolt action rifle like a M70 Featherweight. The bargains and availability of the early oughts are no more.
- Sun Nov 05, 2023 6:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Semi-Annual Offering To The American Sun God
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3207
Re: The Semi-Annual Offering To The American Sun God
Farmers work according to the sun regardless of what the clock says. Golfers can do the same.Old Savage wrote: ↑Sun Nov 05, 2023 1:07 pm Basically you are moving one time zone west in DST … originally for harvesting and farm work but also works for golf.
- Sat Oct 28, 2023 12:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Short brass with which FlexTip commercial ammo??
- Replies: 5
- Views: 313
Re: Short brass with which FlexTip commercial ammo??
No, just trimmed magnum cases. Their handloading manual tells exactly where to trim to. Honestly with the likes of 444, 44, 357 etc, one seems to gain nothing of consequence using the pointy bullets. It’s not worth the effort of trimming and sequestering those cases. For example the 265 grain .429 H...
- Fri Oct 20, 2023 7:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Your Chronograph just became obsolete
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1146
Re: Your Chronograph just became obsolete
That is way more convenient than using optical screens. Can use this on busy public ranges, with groups of various skill, etc.