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by .45colt
Mon Feb 22, 2010 6:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Glenfield Model 30 before & after
Replies: 9
Views: 918

Re: Glenfield Model 30 before & after

Very Good Job. I have one and it's a beater that really shoots. the stock is really dinged up and i plan on filling the holes and pressed checkering and painting it with krylon camo. It would fill a need for an all weather go to gun. these are the sleeper of the Leverworld. :) .
by .45colt
Mon Feb 22, 2010 6:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why do you reload?
Replies: 83
Views: 7504

Re: Why do you reload?

I really had no choice. I bought "Sixguns" by Elmer Keith fourty years ago. after getting my first Blackhawk .45 I just had to shoot the "Keith" load. it is still my favorite load. And the book is worn and dog-eared. I could never afford the ammo I have been able to make Myself i...
by .45colt
Fri Feb 19, 2010 4:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I must be goin' stir crazy.............
Replies: 26
Views: 2011

Re: I must be goin' stir crazy.............

If I want to really pare it down to the minimum,it's My 32-20, an 870 12ga with several barrels and a 30-06. also My reloading equipment.
by .45colt
Fri Feb 19, 2010 4:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scope Mount For 348 Winchester - Just To Show It Can Be Done
Replies: 19
Views: 4704

Re: Scope Mount For 348 Winchester - Just To Show It Can Be Done

Wow!! Very Nice.Great Job. I could see that mount with the corners rounded,polished and blued to match a Winne :) :) .
by .45colt
Thu Feb 18, 2010 5:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Introducing.............
Replies: 26
Views: 2756

Re: Introducing.............

You should turn this thing off and put it out for the trash pickup. the months turn into years and soon Leveritis takes it's toll on Your Mind Body and family. just one more,just one..................................... :) .WELCOME.
by .45colt
Wed Feb 17, 2010 9:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT:Enfield Fans! 44 mag conversion:?
Replies: 21
Views: 4122

Re: OT:Enfield Fans! 44 mag conversion:?

Holy Cow, I know I've led a sheltered life but the 358 BOS?? no thank You.
Bullet: 225 Nosler BT Powder: RL-25 Charge: 126 Velocity: 3700 Pressure: 65,000 psi
by .45colt
Wed Feb 17, 2010 9:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Brownells quick take down screw review
Replies: 7
Views: 1295

Re: Brownells quick take down screw review

Wow, NOW that is a great idea.Thanks for posting. :) .
by .45colt
Wed Feb 17, 2010 8:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old photo of friend's grandparents with question.
Replies: 11
Views: 1086

Re: Old photo of friend's grandparents with question.

Great picture,and I bet Grandma could really give You the "works" if one got out of line. :) .
by .45colt
Wed Feb 17, 2010 12:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What if's/your next possible purchase?
Replies: 93
Views: 9997

Re: What if's/your next possible purchase?

Weeeeell since You asked, in the last couple of years I picked up three Marlin's a 32-20 a 30-30 and a 45-70. when they announced the .338 it caught My eye.I need a rifle with a little extended range. last week when Remington announced they would be loading there Core-Loct ammo (250gr) for the Marli...
by .45colt
Tue Feb 16, 2010 12:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just a mention of appreciation for Hobie.
Replies: 37
Views: 2772

Re: Just a mention of appreciation for Hobie.

Add My Thanks to Hobie as well. I been hanging around for about nine years and this site is the Best.
by .45colt
Tue Feb 16, 2010 11:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer request
Replies: 35
Views: 1417

Re: Prayer request

Prayers Sent.
by .45colt
Sun Feb 14, 2010 8:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Savage 99 and used rifle dilema.
Replies: 12
Views: 1155

Re: Savage 99 and used rifle dilema.

I think this is the one 86'r is refirring to.very nice.IMHOP. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/conte ... =SEARCH_gl
by .45colt
Thu Feb 11, 2010 9:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Northerners are full of S _ _ _ !
Replies: 22
Views: 2912

Re: OT- Northerners are full of S _ _ _ !

The winter here in ohio has been a bust so far. I only had to use the roof rake once to get 2' off the roof on the back of the house and plow the drive three times. sure are alot of little hybred cars in the way :o on the road. they might get good milage they don't look happy when the roads are cove...
by .45colt
Thu Feb 11, 2010 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: hand-cast lead BOOLITTS !?
Replies: 59
Views: 5984

Re: hand-cast lead BOOLITTS !?

I would run and hide from any "Self appointed gunsmith" who don't know any better than that.AND I would never let Him touch one of My Firearms. makeing and shooting cast bullets only adds to the fun of reloading. I have shot several thousand self cast bullets thru My guns with very little ...
by .45colt
Wed Feb 10, 2010 5:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Crooked Barrel..?
Replies: 21
Views: 2184

Re: Crooked Barrel..?

Fourty Years ago the "Old Posse" at the Gun club were always looking down the barrels of shotguns. 8) . They would line up the chamber,forecing cone and choke to see if a shotgun barrel was straight or not. Any Yep some were crooked. They had good Eyes and alot of experience.
by .45colt
Wed Feb 10, 2010 10:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Member
Replies: 10
Views: 822

Re: New Member

Welcome Aboard!,38/56& 40/82 I am looking forward to hearing about those someday. :) .
by .45colt
Wed Feb 10, 2010 9:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: new guy...howdy
Replies: 21
Views: 2482

Re: new guy...howdy

Welcome Mike.Pull up a chair an stay awhile. there is an amazing group of Great People here.Good Company.
by .45colt
Wed Feb 10, 2010 8:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request For Me and Mine
Replies: 45
Views: 4341

Re: Prayer Request For Me and Mine

Prayers Sent.
by .45colt
Mon Feb 08, 2010 4:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: marlin 44
Replies: 30
Views: 3209

Re: marlin 44

I sure hope You buy the darn thing.I would.
by .45colt
Mon Feb 08, 2010 4:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin or BLR?
Replies: 41
Views: 4859

Re: Marlin or BLR?

I now have three Marlin's,a 32-20, a 30-30 and a 1895 45-70. want to mount a reciver sight? about 10 minutes. not much more for a scope. two of mine came from the factory with studs installed for a sling.want to clean it? easy to remove the bolt. now that Remington is loading core loct ammo for the ...
by .45colt
Fri Feb 05, 2010 6:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1892 45 Colt/454 Casull
Replies: 7
Views: 3394

Re: 1892 45 Colt/454 Casull

Yep after shootin a bunch of Paco's top end loads thru my Win 94 .45colt I started to feel sumpthin. Thanks Terry for puttin a name to it."WHALED UPON BY MOHAMMED ALI ". God help Me if it was a .454. :) .
by .45colt
Wed Feb 03, 2010 11:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: tube explosion .44 magnum levergun!
Replies: 40
Views: 5166

Re: tube explosion .44 magnum levergun!

Wow, that Shooter was very fortunate.thank's for posting this. accidents can and do happen.
by .45colt
Wed Feb 03, 2010 10:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New 250 grain Core-Lokt 338 Marlin load from Remington...
Replies: 12
Views: 2765

Re: New 250 grain Core-Lokt 338 Marlin load from Remington...

Oh Boy,I better start saving some money. :D .
by .45colt
Tue Feb 02, 2010 11:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pedersoli's new M71 but in 45-70
Replies: 66
Views: 9132

Re: Pedersoli's new M71 but in 45-70

Kirk, Here is what it would look like, just need it in 45-70. Turnbull does it ALL :) .
http://www.turnbullrestoration.com/store.asp?pid=28214
by .45colt
Mon Feb 01, 2010 5:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pedersoli's new M71 but in 45-70
Replies: 66
Views: 9132

Re: Pedersoli's new M71 but in 45-70

The owners of Win-Usrac-Olin or whoever it is now just don't care. I don't shoot Cowboy Action but anyone can see there was a fortune waiting for them with the "NAME" on their rifles in Sass. whoever owns Winchester now won't see any of My money. but Pedersoli and Uberti will.
by .45colt
Mon Feb 01, 2010 5:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 32-20 – Yessirree!
Replies: 14
Views: 1360

Re: 32-20 – Yessirree!

Good Deal, that rifle is a twin of Mine made in 1989. It begs to be carried. :wink: .
by .45colt
Mon Feb 01, 2010 4:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 500 S&W as a base for Wildcats
Replies: 10
Views: 810

Re: 500 S&W as a base for Wildcats

Yep and I bet they would look just like them fat little super short magnums.I want one in .32 :) .
by .45colt
Sun Jan 31, 2010 2:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1883 Burgess?
Replies: 8
Views: 933

Re: 1883 Burgess?

O.S. did You watch the video on that link? it explaines alot about the Burgess. I think it's a beaut. :D .
by .45colt
Sun Jan 31, 2010 1:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This must be one special Uberti.
Replies: 8
Views: 998

Re: This must be one special Uberti.

That's funny.someone needs to count. too many 9's.
by .45colt
Sun Jan 31, 2010 1:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Model 94 article
Replies: 17
Views: 1816

Re: New Model 94 article

After seeing the post about the new Pedersoli 71/86 it looks like there are people listening to what is wanted in the marketplace. I sure don't want a fancy 94 with a rebounding hammer. :x .
by .45colt
Sun Jan 31, 2010 12:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request.
Replies: 49
Views: 3463

Re: Prayer Request.

Prayers Sent.
by .45colt
Sun Jan 31, 2010 12:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pedersoli's new M71 but in 45-70
Replies: 66
Views: 9132

Re: Pedersoli's new M71 but in 45-70

Wow,That's a beaut! Thank You Steve. Did You ever Hear back from EMF about them Yet? just last week I contacted Turnbull's about converting an '86 extra-lite to get rid of the rebounding hammer and saftey. no need to go that way now. wonder when these will be available?.
by .45colt
Fri Jan 29, 2010 5:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big Horn Armory .500 S&W carbine
Replies: 40
Views: 12557

Re: Big Horn Armory .500 S&W carbine

Steve,Thanks for the reply. That one will be on My list.
by .45colt
Fri Jan 29, 2010 4:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big Horn Armory .500 S&W carbine
Replies: 40
Views: 12557

Re: Big Horn Armory .500 S&W carbine

Steve Wrote:Jeff, Did you get a chance to look at Pedersoli's Model 71 remake. I was going to post on it here but i could find anything on-line about it. I had a brochure on it that i can't seem to find now. Basically it's a 71 configured 86, short mag pistol grip, IIRC it was Half&half round/oc...
by .45colt
Wed Jan 27, 2010 3:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Pending Ice Storm Doom
Replies: 28
Views: 1691

Re: OT - Pending Ice Storm Doom

My thoughts and prayers are with You. We have had several ice storms here in Ohio in the last 20 years. very hard on everything.
by .45colt
Wed Jan 27, 2010 9:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why my recent absence...
Replies: 87
Views: 6735

Re: Why my recent absence...

Prayers Sent Hobie. God Bless.
by .45colt
Mon Jan 25, 2010 4:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You HAVE to hear THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 16
Views: 1171

Re: You HAVE to hear THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Seems like I can hardly hear that song and Smoke gets in My Eyes..................................Thanks.
by .45colt
Mon Jan 25, 2010 3:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45/70 Data in 45/60
Replies: 17
Views: 5903

Re: 45/70 Data in 45/60

Dingelfutz,welcome to the fire.pull up a chair. Terry always Hollers and some of the others here have strong opinions but it's usually for a reason. these Guys know their stuff and if not will point You in the right direction. :) .
by .45colt
Mon Jan 25, 2010 3:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-I sharpened a knife today
Replies: 28
Views: 2168

Re: OT-I sharpened a knife today

Chas,the Forschner knives made in Switzerland are very good. they are not "custom" or "miracle" knives but with care will stay sharp for along time. treat them right and like any other tool they will perform. I highly recommend a butchers steel, or one of the diamond coated steel...
by .45colt
Sat Jan 23, 2010 7:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So who s buying a Uberti Burgess
Replies: 11
Views: 1145

Re: So who s buying a Uberti Burgess

WHEW.................................... :o Thanks Buck, First Terry now You. That leaves at least two left for when I find the Gold Bars. :D .
by .45colt
Sat Jan 23, 2010 5:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester brings back the model 94
Replies: 21
Views: 2452

Re: Winchester brings back the model 94

We can't blame the Girly Men at USRAC-Winchester or whoever else they may call themselver if people line up to buy that junk. We all know what P.T. Barnum said.
by .45colt
Sat Jan 23, 2010 5:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So who s buying a Uberti Burgess
Replies: 11
Views: 1145

Re: So who s buying a Uberti Burgess

From what I have seen the Burgess is one fine looking lever. I have had an interest for about a year now and am waiting for some range reports. the original Burgess had a weak spot in the fore end wood where the magazine lay under it. almost all the original's I have seen for sale were broken just a...
by .45colt
Sat Jan 23, 2010 4:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt Burgess levers: How does the action function?
Replies: 12
Views: 1161

Re: Colt Burgess levers: How does the action function?

Joe, about a year ago one of the Members on Cascity posted about the New Burgess. I inquired about the action and Abiline I think posted that information.
http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index. ... ic=24131.0
by .45colt
Wed Jan 20, 2010 10:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt Burgess from Uberti
Replies: 34
Views: 3964

Re: Colt Burgess from Uberti

Looking at the site again this morning at least Uberti did fit the '73 .44 mag with a shotgun style butt. with the drop in the stock of a '73 and a 19" barrel it will be allot of fun to shoot on a summer day with a t shirt on. :o . one of the Members over at cascity has taken delivery of a Burg...
by .45colt
Tue Jan 19, 2010 11:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt Burgess from Uberti
Replies: 34
Views: 3964

Re: Colt Burgess from Uberti

I really like the look of the Burgess,but the real thing of interest is a '73 in .44 mag? How in the world are they pulling this off?
by .45colt
Tue Jan 19, 2010 9:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: I know, sorry bout this - fan blade ballancing
Replies: 15
Views: 1445

Re: OT: I know, sorry bout this - fan blade ballancing

Once You get it right these old fans are too cool 8) . We have a big black Emerson from the '40's that came out of My Grandmothers house. 4 speed, gear driven and weighs about 25lbs. it really move some air.
by .45colt
Mon Jan 18, 2010 8:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Current Marlin quality: Your experiences?
Replies: 21
Views: 2801

Re: Current Marlin quality: Your experiences?

As i related last year I won a 1895 45-70 that had a chip out of the stock up near the right tang. I called Marlin and a very professional Lady took all my information. five days later a new very nice butt stock arrived at My door. :o . I called the day I got it home, I hadn't sent the warranty card...
by .45colt
Mon Jan 18, 2010 4:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Beginning to get sick over the Taylor's & Company rifle
Replies: 84
Views: 14902

Re: Beginning to get sick over the Taylor's & Company rifle

You Sir are a far better Man than I. I have worked in customer service for 37 years. Taylor's long ago owed You an apology and a refund. They won't be getting any of My hard earned $$$. What a bunch of C**P.