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by marlinman93
Sat Feb 17, 2024 4:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Watch your backstop when shooting...
Replies: 10
Views: 662

Re: Watch your backstop when shooting...

Our range rents or gives range time to a couple local law enforcement agencies, and when they're there the range they use is our 100 yd. range, and it's shut down during their time. I've often been out there at the time they're supposed to be finished so I could start shooting, and occasionally they...
by marlinman93
Sat Feb 17, 2024 11:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Watch your backstop when shooting...
Replies: 10
Views: 662

Re: Watch your backstop when shooting...

I worked in a large downtown building back around 1980 when city police first switched to high capacity Glock handguns. We had a woman with an Uzi walk up outside the entry area and begin waving it around. A lot of panic of course, but some stupid bystanders just stood inside the double glass entry ...
by marlinman93
Sat Feb 17, 2024 11:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OK. Sorry. Guy health topic
Replies: 43
Views: 3018

Re: OK. Sorry. Guy health topic

Brian, glad you have yours behind you as well. It seems the TURP and several other treatments I have looked at all have an asterisk: there is a very small risk of incontinence and or impotence. And I was never any good at poker ... :cry: And Darryl can we please rephrase that as "getting Bores...
by marlinman93
Fri Feb 16, 2024 11:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OK. Sorry. Guy health topic
Replies: 43
Views: 3018

Re: OK. Sorry. Guy health topic

Had a TURP in November. Glad I did. Tamsulosin and Proscar failed me. My urologist prescribed Tamsulosin temporarily to help me get by until she could do the surgery. It helped, but I could never consider it a long term fix, or even good enough for short term. It saved me some discomfort, but not e...
by marlinman93
Thu Feb 15, 2024 3:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OK. Sorry. Guy health topic
Replies: 43
Views: 3018

Re: OK. Sorry. Guy health topic

So pleased for you Vall. I am still not sure which route I will go but it is good to know the old TURP still works. I talked with a friend who said he had the laser done and it was a total failure, and made things worse. He then opted for TURP and said things are great. My doctor told me she'd not ...
by marlinman93
Thu Feb 15, 2024 12:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OK. Sorry. Guy health topic
Replies: 43
Views: 3018

Re: OK. Sorry. Guy health topic

Bringing this back up, simply because I'm sure there are others in their retirement years who might be having similar problems and considering a procedure in the future. I'll try not to be graphic in describing this. I went in Monday morning at 5:30AM to have the TURP surgery done. Took maybe 90 min...
by marlinman93
Tue Feb 13, 2024 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nice but pricey (deprimer)
Replies: 2
Views: 256

Re: Nice but pricey (deprimer)

Looks like a fair price to me, but the Frankford Arsenal depriming tool does it easier for less, and catches primers too. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1016298781?pid=220617 I use Jerry Cleave's tools myself because his not only remove primers, but also install primers. They're works of art, but...
by marlinman93
Thu Feb 08, 2024 1:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cast bullet path in game
Replies: 24
Views: 1092

Re: Cast bullet path in game

All my loads for hunting with my old 1800's single shots and Marlin lever guns have been plain flat point cast bullets. On light game like deer all have been pass throughs, with what appeared to be a pretty straight path. I've never had a deer go more than maybe 20 ft. before dropping. But I have ha...
by marlinman93
Thu Feb 08, 2024 1:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Think you're having a bad day?
Replies: 7
Views: 608

Re: Think you're having a bad day?

The PH just to the left out of the picture took the first shot and amazingly while the man was being lifted off the ground by that big old buffalo! The PH #2 hit the buffalo twice, and continued to reload and shoot until he was sure it was dead. Amazing nerves during what was a very bad situation fo...
by marlinman93
Tue Feb 06, 2024 10:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'll miss Toby Keith....
Replies: 13
Views: 779

Re: I'll miss Toby Keith....

A big loss, and sad to see one of the good guys gone so young.
by marlinman93
Mon Feb 05, 2024 10:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.
Replies: 78
Views: 5548

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

I've never really been a shotgun aficionado, although I did do a lot of upland game bird hunting, and trap shooting in my younger years when I could climb up and down the breaks for chukar and quail. And did all my hunting and trap shooting with my trusty old Winchester semiauto 12 ga. But I wanted ...
by marlinman93
Sun Feb 04, 2024 7:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interesting antique forearms videos
Replies: 3
Views: 307

Re: Interesting antique forearms videos

Did you see his video announcement last fall where he said he bought Wyoming Armory in Cody, Wy.?
Sounds like he's gonna be busy between his work in SE Oregon and overseeing Wyoming Armory too!
by marlinman93
Sun Feb 04, 2024 7:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I loaded a box of bullets today.
Replies: 9
Views: 561

Re: I loaded a box of bullets today.

I was loading up .45ACP today and found two boxes of 185 gr. JHP Sierra bullets in my bullet storage. Boxes of 100 were marked with a $6 price tag. I guess I've stashed them long enough, so loaded up 200 rds. with 6.0 grs. Unique at 775 fps. Makes a nice comfortable load to shoot.
by marlinman93
Wed Jan 31, 2024 11:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New hunting rifle.
Replies: 17
Views: 1528

Re: New hunting rifle.

The Howa has a great reputation for good reason. They use the reliable Mauser 98 style action, with a strong extractor. Howa also have a 3 position safety so you can unload the magazine without having to switch the safety off. Yours appears to have the HS Precision Kevlar stock, which is in my opini...
by marlinman93
Tue Jan 30, 2024 10:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I found this veeery interesting
Replies: 14
Views: 987

Re: I found this veeery interesting

It not only proves what many of us knew, but also shows that with the right bullet and shot placement any larger game can be taken with the .30-30 cartridge.
by marlinman93
Sun Jan 28, 2024 5:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A classic: the .44 Russian
Replies: 13
Views: 907

Re: A classic: the .44 Russian

I have shot Colt Bisley's. I do not care for the Colt Bisley grip shape. They are an interesting piece of history though. Same here Jim. I do like the looks of a Bisley grip, but every one I owned or shot didn't point naturally for me. I always felt like the barrel pointed down when I pulled up to ...
by marlinman93
Sat Jan 27, 2024 11:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Freezing weather has gone on past but
Replies: 21
Views: 1219

Re: The Freezing weather has gone on past but

We went so quickly from freezing weather and freezing rain, to warm weather and excessive rain, that now the fear is flooding in some areas. Even the ski resorts are worried now as the freezing level has risen to 7000 ft., and only one ski area is above that on Mt Hood. Supposed to hit low 60's tomo...
by marlinman93
Sat Jan 27, 2024 10:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GPC PARTS
Replies: 6
Views: 486

Re: GPC PARTS

Same for me but I have scored some nice original parts too. One thing without question their return policy is top notch. I haven't found their return policy to be the best myself. I ordered a new pawl for a Colt SAA I had and when it came the little leaf spring was missing. I called them to ask for...
by marlinman93
Fri Jan 26, 2024 12:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GPC PARTS
Replies: 6
Views: 486

Re: 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. I sure hope they do a good job on the parts! My past expe...
by marlinman93
Fri Jan 26, 2024 12:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I love old model Rugers
Replies: 64
Views: 3498

Re: I love old model Rugers

I really like SAA type revolvers, and of course older S&W DA revolvers. My favorite is my American Western Arms .45 Colt SAA with 4.75" barrel, and stag grips. I've owned quite a few maker's SAA pistols, and none have had an action as smooth as the AWA or a trigger as nice. Wish the company...
by marlinman93
Thu Jan 25, 2024 12:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester Ranger .22 Leveraction
Replies: 22
Views: 1688

Re: Winchester Ranger .22 Leveraction

I'm actually impressed that Winchester brought this out with wood stocks, and at an affordable price range. I think they're going to sell a bunch of these, and I don't mind the aluminum receiver if it keeps the price down where most anyone can afford them. Other manufacturers need to take note, or p...
by marlinman93
Wed Jan 24, 2024 8:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 310 kit for .38 Special
Replies: 15
Views: 1031

Re: 310 kit for .38 Special

I think if that handle is marked for the .38 Special then it likely predates the 310 tools, although 310 dies will fit it. The old Ideal tools before Lyman bought Ideal from Marlin used the same threads and design, but being caliber specific they had the cartridge marked on them that 310 tools didn'...
by marlinman93
Wed Jan 24, 2024 5:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Rolling Block pistol!
Replies: 29
Views: 2320

Re: Another Rolling Block pistol!

Not a Remington I know that. Unmarked yes I checked. Seems like a 44 cal. Webley or Russian? I was told it’s probably Belgian. In doing my research, I think I may have stumbled across a similar pistol to yours. It was advertised as Remington Nagant that was made under Remington's patent and royalti...
by marlinman93
Wed Jan 24, 2024 4:11 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?

Scott Tschirhart wrote: Wed Jan 24, 2024 2:07 pm This is a very expensive gun for a person who isn’t much of a gun person.
True, but I've known a number of wealthy people who like to buy expensive toys, but don't know zip about them.
by marlinman93
Wed Jan 24, 2024 11:19 am
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?

I can't imagine how drifting the sight so far right could be to compensate for left eye dominant, or help with recoil AFTER the trigger is pulled? I think this is simply one of those cases where the owner isn't much of a gun guy and shouldn't be trusted adjusting his own sights. Hopefully that meant...
by marlinman93
Wed Jan 24, 2024 11:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Rolling Block pistol!
Replies: 29
Views: 2320

Re: Another Rolling Block pistol!

Went over and picked up the Rolling Block Hubalek pistol yesterday. We both agreed it's a Model 1891, so no FFL needed to hand it to me. After we looked it over good, and played with it a little I headed for home. Once I got home I immediately tried to remove the grips and after removing the two gri...
by marlinman93
Mon Jan 22, 2024 7:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Rolling Block pistol!
Replies: 29
Views: 2320

Re: Another Rolling Block pistol!

Got a call from my friend who does my FFL transfers to tell me a package came in my name today. He said he wont open it until I get there tomorrow! Updates after I get it home and look it over good!
by marlinman93
Mon Jan 22, 2024 10:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W Lever gun
Replies: 42
Views: 2545

Re: S&W Lever gun

Looks like another copy of the Marlin designed guns. Can't anyone come up with their own designs anymore?
by marlinman93
Mon Jan 22, 2024 10:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Freezing weather has gone on past but
Replies: 21
Views: 1219

Re: The Freezing weather has gone on past but

We finally got out of the house for the first time in a week yesterday! Before that the snow and freezing rain mad things too dangerous too even think of trying to walk to our cars, or drive anywhere. After my crash and burn last week going out to check the generator I'm almost healed up, and sure d...
by marlinman93
Sun Jan 21, 2024 11:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This Reporter Was Lucky!
Replies: 13
Views: 883

Re: This Reporter Was Lucky!

Probably lucky she wasn't smart enough to know what it was, or she might have started running! Then she would have been in big trouble. I think she didn't get attacked because she didn't move. But think about this too.....the camera person just filmed it too, and didn't react or say anything!
by marlinman93
Fri Jan 19, 2024 4:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: well. it finally happened -- A/D (accidental discharge)
Replies: 36
Views: 2016

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

Closest thing I've had was at the gun range. I had been shooting some guns and decided to shoot my carry gun before heading home. I shot several magazine loads through it, and had loaded a fresh magazine into the grip, and racked the slide. Went to lower the hammer and had the gun pointed downrange ...
by marlinman93
Fri Jan 19, 2024 4:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OK. Sorry. Guy health topic
Replies: 43
Views: 3018

Re: OK. Sorry. Guy health topic

Vall, bless your heart my friend. That cystoscopy was pretty uncomfortable all right -- certainly worse than a catheter upon removal. If I have to have the roto-rooter, thank gosh it's a general anesthetic and an overnight in the hospital. Wishing you well on the 12th. Mick, not to pry, but is a pr...
by marlinman93
Fri Jan 19, 2024 4:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Setting the record straight - Elmer Keith's blown .45
Replies: 8
Views: 605

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

Keith had a habit of pushing firearms to their limits, and on more than one occasion well beyond. Some of the stuff he did still makes me wonder? I can't imagine how he even seated a .458" bullet in a .45 Colt case and still got it to chamber?
by marlinman93
Wed Jan 17, 2024 8:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OK. Sorry. Guy health topic
Replies: 43
Views: 3018

Re: OK. Sorry. Guy health topic

Bill, I'll let you know after Feb. 12th. That's when they are going to roto rooter mine and we'll see how it is afterwards. My urologist did the scope a month ago and said I need the passage opened up, but also said my prostrate is growing into my bladder, so she'll also remove some of that at the s...
by marlinman93
Wed Jan 17, 2024 8:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Rolling Block pistol!
Replies: 29
Views: 2320

Re: Another Rolling Block pistol!

hightime wrote: Wed Jan 17, 2024 6:14 pm Not a Remington I know that. Unmarked yes I checked. Seems like a 44 cal. Webley or Russian?
I was told it’s probably Belgian.
That's a pretty neat old Rolling Block pistol! Any markings at all on it?
by marlinman93
Mon Jan 15, 2024 3:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: THE BEST CALIBER
Replies: 63
Views: 5884

Re: THE BEST CALIBER

My favorite carry caliber is .45 ACP, but honestly I carry a compact Kahr 9mm most the time. Used to be my S&W Model 60 in .38 Special, and even with just 5 shots I didn't worry. I've often carried my little Walther .22LR too if I was doing something where I wanted a small gun, and outdoors fish...
by marlinman93
Mon Jan 15, 2024 3:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It's official: I'm a grandpa
Replies: 29
Views: 1802

Re: It's official: I'm a grandpa

Congratulations Bill!
by marlinman93
Mon Jan 15, 2024 3:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What a morning!
Replies: 13
Views: 860

Re: What a morning!

Just spoke with my brother in Oklahoma and he said they're at 5 degrees, and he's got maybe 3-4 days left of propane to run the furnace! And to make matters worse his propane supplier told him they can't get propane anywhere in any states around. Said the places they buy from are all frozen up and n...
by marlinman93
Mon Jan 15, 2024 12:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What a morning!
Replies: 13
Views: 860

Re: What a morning!

Vall, I hope you are back on the grid soon! Been some nasty weather in good old Oregon this winter. Power came back last night after 36 hours out. But our 9500 watt generator let us function almost as normal. Only thing we didn't do was laundry as the dryer is a big amp draw. But we can keep the li...
by marlinman93
Sun Jan 14, 2024 8:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What a morning!
Replies: 13
Views: 860

Re: What a morning!

Nothing worse than power outages! I think we still have some poles from the telegraph days around here, the grid isn't much better! Nice having duel fuel - good thinking on your part. We went 25 years without any outage longer than a couple minutes, and those were rare! Then after that it seems lik...
by marlinman93
Sun Jan 14, 2024 12:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blue Norther
Replies: 32
Views: 1656

Re: Blue Norther

Bill in Oregon wrote: Sat Jan 13, 2024 7:40 pm We have one pouring south over Texas this afternoon. I was in Abilene at 2 and it was about 64. By the time I got home to Sweetwater at 3:30 it was 38. Now 26 and headed for 11. 8)
12 degrees here Bill, with snow and 50 mph winds! Wishing we were 38 degrees!
by marlinman93
Sun Jan 14, 2024 12:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What a morning!
Replies: 13
Views: 860

Re: What a morning!

Sounds better than my morning yesterday! We woke up to 12 degrees here, snowing, and 50 mph winds! Worst weather in my 73 years here! We stayed inside and decided nothing needed to be done outside.....until power went off just after noon! I had to go out to the shed and drag our 9500 watt generator ...
by marlinman93
Sat Jan 13, 2024 11:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Rolling Block pistol!
Replies: 29
Views: 2320

Re: Another Rolling Block pistol!

After waiting 10 days for this Rolling Block to arrive, I sent an email to the seller asking for a tracking number to see where it was. He replied it's still sitting at his shop and said he's waiting for a copy of my FFL dealer's license! Since I sent him all this info the day after I won the auctio...
by marlinman93
Fri Jan 12, 2024 12:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interesting on EDC belts
Replies: 4
Views: 482

Re: Interesting on EDC belts

I try to carry as little as possible, not more than I need. So I go the opposite and don't really even care for any belt to hold extra stuff. If I'm out hunting or fishing, I often carry a small backpack for anything beyond my handgun, as it's easy to shed when I stop, and beyond my gun nothing I ne...
by marlinman93
Thu Jan 11, 2024 11:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LaPierre resigns
Replies: 31
Views: 2048

Re: LaPierre resigns

All the good things WLP did in his early years have been so seriously tarnished by abuses he did in latter years that those abuses far out shadow the good. That doesn't mean we forget the good part, but it's impossible to draw some imaginary line and call it Wayne I and Wayne II, and act like it's t...
by marlinman93
Thu Jan 11, 2024 11:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Rolling Block pistol!
Replies: 29
Views: 2320

Re: Another Rolling Block pistol!

Grizz wrote: Thu Jan 11, 2024 1:48 am
marlinman93 wrote: Wed Jan 10, 2024 11:26 am
barbarossa wrote: Tue Jan 09, 2024 4:41 pm If I had that gun I d probably sleep with it under my pillow lol
Might get crowded with my 1964 Colt Commercial .45 under there now.
If I had that gun I would get a bigger pillow ! :lol:
I just had my wife move to the spare bedroom so it can sit under her pillow! :)
by marlinman93
Wed Jan 10, 2024 11:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Rolling Block pistol!
Replies: 29
Views: 2320

Re: Another Rolling Block pistol!

barbarossa wrote: Tue Jan 09, 2024 4:41 pm If I had that gun I d probably sleep with it under my pillow lol
Might get crowded with my 1964 Colt Commercial .45 under there now.
by marlinman93
Tue Jan 09, 2024 3:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Rolling Block pistol!
Replies: 29
Views: 2320

Re: Another Rolling Block pistol!

Yes, any of them could be mailed directly to any buyer in the US. Great, I will PM you my address! But seriously... That's a beauty for sure! In the Single Shot Exchange , there are those who specialize in and want "Hubaleks", and I'm surprised they didn't see it. But you could always tur...
by marlinman93
Tue Jan 09, 2024 11:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Rolling Block pistol!
Replies: 29
Views: 2320

Re: Another Rolling Block pistol!

Just an update, as I've been doing research while waiting for the Roller to arrive. I was loaned a copy of Landskron's book on the Rolling Block pistols and something he wrote jumped off the page when I read it. He mentioned that all the Rolling Block actions were made between 1865 and 1876! This m...
by marlinman93
Mon Jan 08, 2024 11:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Rolling Block pistol!
Replies: 29
Views: 2320

Re: Another Rolling Block pistol!

Just an update, as I've been doing research while waiting for the Roller to arrive. I was loaned a copy of Landskron's book on the Rolling Block pistols and something he wrote jumped off the page when I read it. He mentioned that all the Rolling Block actions were made between 1865 and 1876! This me...