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- Fri Dec 10, 2021 6:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Score 170 gr Winchester Silvertip .30-30 ammo
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2726
Re: Score 170 gr Winchester Silvertip .30-30 ammo
how much is it bringing per box when you find it ? [ depressing thought--- or is it a happy thought ? i probably have at least 400 rounds of 30/30 including my handloads and factory loads. its happy , since i tend to shoot a lot when i get time. it is depressing cause it reminds me how i havent been...
- Thu Dec 09, 2021 6:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Baldwin: " . . . I didn't pull the trigger."
- Replies: 62
- Views: 11177
Re: Baldwin: " . . . I didn't pull the trigger."
i liked when the assistant director, who admits he said the gun ' was cold' but didnt check it, said that he thought the armorer had " opened the hatch and rotated the drum " to make sure the gun was empty.
and now i know i have been using the wrong terminology all these years !!
and now i know i have been using the wrong terminology all these years !!
- Thu Dec 09, 2021 4:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My holy grail of leverguns
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4110
Re: My holy grail of leverguns
I Recently picked what would have to be the rarest levergun in my collection so far, one of only 20 made. The Naughton Fieldman, .22 lever action made in Warrandyte, Victoria, Australia in the 1960's. I bought it of one of the apprentices who helped make it, this one is a prototype made from their ...
- Wed Dec 08, 2021 8:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just about fed up with Winchester
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2573
- Wed Dec 08, 2021 6:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just about fed up with Winchester
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2573
Re: Just about fed up with Winchester
the throats are often made to minimum SAAMI specs. have seen this before. with a throating / finishing reamer you can do this job by hand: remove a little, try your cartridges, check with a headspace gauge , do a little more, etc and you will shortly have the problem solved. it was fairly common whe...
- Sat Nov 27, 2021 11:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Got some shooting in today
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1134
Re: Got some shooting in today
dang ! that is n unusual version.... marlin did make some unusual guns!
- Sat Nov 27, 2021 2:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Got some shooting in today
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1134
Re: Got some shooting in today
that is a real beauty.!! i only have one 25/20 left and it is a marlin 1894 short rifle and it too is extremely accurate !
the one you have is just elegant !
the one you have is just elegant !
- Tue Nov 09, 2021 10:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "DIY" Drilling or Combo Gun Cartridge Wallet
- Replies: 6
- Views: 711
Re: "DIY" Drilling or Combo Gun Cartridge Wallet
excellent work !
- Mon Nov 01, 2021 7:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why the lack of pistol caliber pump guns
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1372
Re: Why the lack of pistol caliber pump guns
I always wanted one or two or three of these..... https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/IMI_Timber_Wolf bought a timberwolf many years ago, a .357....cheap at the time... but they are sure pricey now. i like it but i like the marlin model 27 in 25/20 and 32/20 and the remington model 25 in 32/30 and one ...
- Thu Oct 21, 2021 8:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: All right you guys, don't laugh
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4922
Re: All right you guys, don't laugh
true, very true. i have had 5 back surgeries total
probably ready to be put out to pasture....though maybe i am too old and worn even for the pasture !
probably ready to be put out to pasture....though maybe i am too old and worn even for the pasture !
- Sat Oct 16, 2021 6:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fell off the wagon today !
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2985
Re: Fell off the wagon today !
you are probably right : )
- Sat Oct 16, 2021 7:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fell off the wagon today !
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2985
Re: Fell off the wagon today !
this is what you really need: https://www.proxibid.com/INVESTMENT-QUALITY-ULTRA-RARE-8-GAUGE-PARKER-DH/lotInformation/64419229 Me thinks that’s the same one they’ve been trying to sell for a couple years now . Think it was listed on GunsInternational for something like 70K and it was at one of the ...
- Fri Oct 15, 2021 2:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fell off the wagon today !
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2985
- Thu Oct 14, 2021 6:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: All right you guys, don't laugh
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4922
Re: All right you guys, don't laugh
i havent really tried it....yet. but it is amazing how much spinal mobility is lost with even a single level fusion. i am 11 years out from mine !
- Tue Oct 12, 2021 11:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: All right you guys, don't laugh
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4922
Re: All right you guys, don't laugh
... but will anyone here admit to having had a pedicure? ... he waits for the hysterical laughter to die down ... Why would I ask this? I actually have a pretty good reason. After having had fusions at L2-3, L3-4, L4-5 and L5-S1, I no longer have the flexibility to bend over far enough to really ca...
- Tue Oct 12, 2021 11:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Paco’s book
- Replies: 3
- Views: 654
Re: Paco’s book
i have his books and CDs
always look there first ! just the best
always look there first ! just the best
- Tue Oct 12, 2021 1:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fun Project 1800s Cartridge Belt Restoration
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2672
Re: Fun Project 1800s Cartridge Belt Restoration
amazing work ! would never have thought it could be done so well !!
- Wed Oct 06, 2021 10:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Uberti "Stallion" -- 22LR SAA
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1183
Re: Uberti "Stallion" -- 22LR SAA
Is the size similar to the old Colt .22 SAA revolvers they made? I'd be interested in one if they aren't too small for my big meat hooks! about the same size as the colt 22s and viritually identical size to the ruger single six. I'll probably keep looking for a full sized SAA in .22LR, as my hands ...
- Tue Oct 05, 2021 6:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Uberti "Stallion" -- 22LR SAA
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1183
Re: Uberti "Stallion" -- 22LR SAA
about the same size as the colt 22s and viritually identical size to the ruger single six.marlinman93 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 30, 2021 12:21 pm Is the size similar to the old Colt .22 SAA revolvers they made? I'd be interested in one if they aren't too small for my big meat hooks!
- Thu Sep 30, 2021 7:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: any ham radio ops onboard?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1540
Re: any ham radio ops onboard?
KL4JD almost never use it. got my first license age 13
but i am finally retiring from work in mid december and will actually get to do some ham activity
but i am finally retiring from work in mid december and will actually get to do some ham activity
- Fri Sep 03, 2021 2:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bullard 40-65 In Fine Condition
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3335
Re: Bullard 40-65 In Fine Condition
Heading out this morning up the Stress Highway for two weeks for moose. Continue this after I get back. My Bullard is in both Jamieson books as we wrote back and forth during the writing. I hope you meant Steese highway ! most of us have spent too much of our lives on the Stress highway already :D ...
- Fri Sep 03, 2021 12:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Favorite Double Action Woods Bumming Gun
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4709
Re: Favorite Double Action Woods Bumming Gun
in montana , it’s a model,60 smith 357, 3” kit gun
here in alaska an astra ‘ terminator’3” 44 magnum, 6 shot - basically N frame size but with grip shape that fits my hand better
each of these is unobtrusive , never in the way , but very accurate and up to most any task i need done
here in alaska an astra ‘ terminator’3” 44 magnum, 6 shot - basically N frame size but with grip shape that fits my hand better
each of these is unobtrusive , never in the way , but very accurate and up to most any task i need done
- Fri Sep 03, 2021 12:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bullard 40-65 In Fine Condition
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3335
Re: Bullard 40-65 In Fine Condition
Bullard4075 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 02, 2021 11:16 pm Didn't know anyone else here had one. Mine (40/75/260) is serial numbered below 1000. In Alaska presently, getting back home I'll try to post a picture. There is two fine books on Bullards.
ha! i am in alaska [ live here since 1984 ] and so is my bullard
i think i have both those books.
- Thu Sep 02, 2021 3:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bullard 40-65 In Fine Condition
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3335
Re: Bullard 40-65 In Fine Condition
that is a real beauty ! those rifles have the slickest action ! i found one many years ago and won it at auction --- its a 45 and the bore is mirror bright https://i.imgur.com/AZaqiQ2.jpg https://i.imgur.com/2WnPWER.jpg havent ever taken it hunting but must do so one day you really have the best stu...
- Thu Sep 02, 2021 1:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayer Request for Paco
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2600
Re: Prayer Request for Paco
done and will continue. along with you, he is one of my most favorite people.
i read every word either of you write.
i read every word either of you write.
- Tue Aug 31, 2021 7:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A lot of us Old Guys
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3042
Re: A lot of us Old Guys
He was not tall. About the same as me .. 5' 10" maybe. Very pleasant to be with. Always looking for ways to help others. He was part of the ministerial staff at Alamo City Baptist Church in San Antonio. I went to church there with him and his wife once, when I was in the area. He had an amazin...
- Thu Aug 26, 2021 12:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Now that the statute of limitations has passed
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3370
Re: Now that the statute of limitations has passed
my father's uncle [my great uncle, who died before i was born ] killed 19 black bears, some rather large, with a 22 LR, single shot; most were killed [ probably ambushed ] with one shot, but one bear took exception to the process. it took multiple shots and nearly got him ! i think that was the last...
- Thu Aug 26, 2021 12:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Favorite SA revolver(s) for packing
- Replies: 68
- Views: 8065
Re: Favorite SA revolver(s) for packing
at home in alaska , especially out at the mine where there a very large bears [ grizzlies ] i favor this one: 4" barrel , gary reeder ruger, in 45 colt with a fairly warm 300 gr cast load [ someone here will probably recognize this one } https://i.imgur.com/8LRWeNn.jpg at our other home in mont...
- Tue Aug 17, 2021 10:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: well I went and did it, 480 ruger carbine
- Replies: 56
- Views: 7142
Re: well I went and did it, 480 ruger carbine
I see a couple of 480 owners on this thread. :) I was wondering if anyone had any good loads. Also wondered if anyone had any fullhouse loads chronied? Just curious as to what they case can do. here is our now passed compadre Jeff Quinn's article on the 480 in the puma rifle: http://www.gunblast.co...
- Fri Jul 30, 2021 12:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Uberti 1873 musket
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1192
- Thu Jul 29, 2021 3:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Uberti 1873 musket
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1192
Re: Uberti 1873 musket
ohhh, i just re read the post and realize that IS the uberti repro
uberti also makes a repro of the 1866 " yellowboy" musket. and .... well, i HAD to get it to complete the set.
uberti also makes a repro of the 1866 " yellowboy" musket. and .... well, i HAD to get it to complete the set.
- Thu Jul 29, 2021 3:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Uberti 1873 musket
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1192
Re: Uberti 1873 musket
wow that looks new.
i have a nice original winchester 73 musket with bayonet, but nothing like that condition. i also have the uberti reproduction musket and bayonet, which does look like that.
i dont know why i have to have these things, but... i do.
i have a nice original winchester 73 musket with bayonet, but nothing like that condition. i also have the uberti reproduction musket and bayonet, which does look like that.
i dont know why i have to have these things, but... i do.
- Thu Jul 22, 2021 12:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Browning Lever Action Rifle (BLR) By: Bruce Hamlin
- Replies: 65
- Views: 32095
Re: The Browning Lever Action Rifle (BLR) By: Bruce Hamlin
i have one just like that in 30/06
the 358 is really great
the 358 is really great
- Fri Jul 02, 2021 12:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: doesnt have a lever but .....
- Replies: 10
- Views: 989
Re: doesnt have a lever but .....
bet you are right
Lewis and Clarks men spent many happy hours around the camp fire pumping up their air rifle , i suppose
Lewis and Clarks men spent many happy hours around the camp fire pumping up their air rifle , i suppose
- Thu Jul 01, 2021 2:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: doesnt have a lever but .....
- Replies: 10
- Views: 989
- Thu Jul 01, 2021 1:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: doesnt have a lever but .....
- Replies: 10
- Views: 989
doesnt have a lever but .....
umarex 50 cal PCP air gun [ pre charged pneumatic ] has lever gun type ballistics: Umarex Hammer™ Energy Generation Grain Material FPS Energy (ft-lbf) 180 Umarex® ARX® 1100 484 200 Lead 1055 495 250 Lead 1000 555 275 Lead 945 545 300 Lead 930 576 330 Lead (Lyman) 935 641 350 Lead (Lyman) 875 595 550...
- Fri Jun 18, 2021 10:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Vintage guns
- Replies: 54
- Views: 5064
Re: Vintage guns
those are really nice !
- Thu Jun 17, 2021 8:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Vintage guns
- Replies: 54
- Views: 5064
Re: Vintage guns
1895 Winchester SRC in .303 British. I've been chasing one for a long time and when I've seen one it's always been lack of $ with me at the time. Right behind that would be a US '95 Musket. jb 8) i have the US 95 musket. looked for an affordable one for a long time. i finally got the russian musket...
- Wed Jun 16, 2021 12:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: TONKIN GULF YACHT CLUB
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4363
Re: TONKIN GULF YACHT CLUB
Well I spent a little time in the same Yacht club: '66 to '68 -- USS Bon Homme Richard CVA 31. I'm pretty sure there are lots of survivors; how many are levergunners is the question I suspect Joe is asking. my first cousin, Charlie Clayton, was a 'fireman' on USS Bon Homme Richard, during the mid t...
- Thu May 20, 2021 3:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Questions for ex Military....
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2414
Re: Questions for ex Military....
sounds like more than just PTSD, probably is bi polar as well. sure needs help, and it is a pity that there is no easy way to help him
- Thu May 13, 2021 11:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wheel Lock Pistols anyone ?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4144
Re: Wheel Lock Pistols anyone ?
There is a limited edition replica of the NewTowne matchlock being currently made and I am sorely tempted That's a handsome piece.. 8) when I was at Westley Richards we sold a lot of genuine antique matchlocks from India, many were still loaded :shock: I never fancied owning one of the Indian types...
- Wed May 12, 2021 11:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: No lever actions followed me home from the show, but...
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2699
- Tue May 11, 2021 11:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wheel Lock Pistols anyone ?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4144
Re: Wheel Lock Pistols anyone ?
I wonder if ferrocerium, that stuff that camping fire making sticks are made from, would work? It is not as hard as steel and it throws some good sparks. Smart !! yes, it does, quite well. the builder [ leonard day ] made a little holder to insert instead of the pyrite, and it holds 3 little ferroc...
- Mon May 10, 2021 12:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wheel Lock Pistols anyone ?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4144
- Mon May 10, 2021 11:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wheel Lock Pistols anyone ?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4144
Re: Wheel Lock Pistols anyone ?
Cable, nice rifle. Watching the guy shooting the pistols, it seems like there is an extra step compared to a "regular" flintlock. is the payoff in the lock time? accuracy? lock time mostly, but the wheelock was in use before the typical flintlock, and was really competing with the match l...
- Sun May 09, 2021 8:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wheel Lock Pistols anyone ?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4144
Re: Wheel Lock Pistols anyone ?
here are some quick pics of mine:
it has fitted barrels easily interchanged: a .62 smooth bore and .62 rifle barrel
hope to take the smooth bore out to shoot a turkey, ' pilgrim style ' , some day
it has fitted barrels easily interchanged: a .62 smooth bore and .62 rifle barrel
hope to take the smooth bore out to shoot a turkey, ' pilgrim style ' , some day
- Sun May 09, 2021 2:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1873 in .44 Special
- Replies: 52
- Views: 6556
Re: 1873 in .44 Special
that is a beauty ... perfect all around
- Fri May 07, 2021 11:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wheel Lock Pistols anyone ?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4144
Re: Wheel Lock Pistols anyone ?
i have a wheelock rifle, a total copy of the one that belonged pilgrim John Alden. it is a marvel ---the lock time is very fast. it is a .62 and has a real wallop ! have to post a picture if i can find one. [ i guess i am kinda the collector of all things odd and unusual .... actually i dont have a ...
- Thu May 06, 2021 10:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wish me luck, boys
- Replies: 44
- Views: 4911
Re: Wish me luck, boys
for me. what worked best after major back surgeries was to be up and on my feet as much as i could tolerate....sounds wrong, but it isnt -- the soreness and pain diminshed fast for me , doing that.
let your back be your guide, but be up and going if you can
let your back be your guide, but be up and going if you can
- Thu May 06, 2021 11:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: auction of some pretty nice winchester levers
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1237