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by Tycer
Thu Jun 09, 2022 8:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Other than turning the barrel
Replies: 30
Views: 2268

Re: Other than turning the barrel

rossim92 wrote: Sun Jun 05, 2022 8:45 pm
try shooting with the non dominant to see if that helps
Maybe it’s a left handed gun.
by Tycer
Mon Jun 06, 2022 11:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Target for Trigger Control
Replies: 10
Views: 806

Re: Target for Trigger Control

:lol:
by Tycer
Sun May 29, 2022 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GCM
Replies: 7
Views: 604

Re: GCM

My boss at work has some sort of patch that interfaces with his phone that does this. i gather that it has been educational in the ways that AJMD has mentioned but it apparently tricked him into an ill advised insulin dose at one point. Blood sugar got down to 60! Cant say that I blame him for bein...
by Tycer
Sat May 28, 2022 10:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got a house in Maine!
Replies: 28
Views: 2085

Re: Got a house in Maine!

Excellent. Move quick. Things are getting real. Fast.
by Tycer
Mon May 23, 2022 5:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Two weeks in the hospital
Replies: 24
Views: 1714

Re: Two weeks in the hospital

Prayers up Scott. I hope she makes a full recovery a can set back into managing you and the homestead properly. 😃
by Tycer
Thu May 19, 2022 9:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This dang Ruger cylinder is made of tough steel!
Replies: 33
Views: 2784

Re: This dang Ruger cylinder is made of tough steel!

Scott Tschirhart wrote: Thu May 19, 2022 6:11 pm Well, it is done and I sent the reamer back to 4D today. I think I will polish the chambers and throats a bit. Any tips on how to do that? I was thinking about using my dremel tool with a felt tip and some polishing compound.
I’ve used cleaning patches on a loop jag and a drill.
by Tycer
Tue May 17, 2022 6:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning 92, 357magnum
Replies: 10
Views: 1145

Re: Browning 92, 357magnum

Yeehaw! You’re gonna love it!
by Tycer
Tue May 10, 2022 6:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For our Levergunners from the South.....
Replies: 7
Views: 820

Re: For our Levergunners from the South.....

That’s cool 😎
We have pileated all around us. We love their call.
by Tycer
Wed May 04, 2022 5:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: #4buck.
Replies: 42
Views: 3095

Re: #4buck.

Excellent.
Not that it helps you much but #4 buck has tested out to be an outstanding self defense load.
by Tycer
Sun May 01, 2022 3:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Model 94 carrier
Replies: 7
Views: 529

Re: Model 94 carrier

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There’s two in my parts box. Don’t know the history.
by Tycer
Thu Apr 28, 2022 8:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Buffalo massacre in Oregon
Replies: 13
Views: 1419

Re: Buffalo massacre in Oregon

Fun!
Did the 92 shoot your loads constantly?
by Tycer
Tue Apr 26, 2022 8:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mom has gone home to our Lord
Replies: 45
Views: 3363

Re: Mom has gone home to our Lord

Travel well Diane Marie. Godspeed. Thanks for making our world a better place. Heal well Jay. You and all who mourn her passing.
by Tycer
Tue Apr 19, 2022 12:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 357 180XTP in 1:30 twist barrel
Replies: 17
Views: 1718

Re: 357 180XTP in 1:30 twist barrel

image.jpg . One thing on unstable bullets....to the extent they exhibit 'minute of deer' accuracy, if they are keyholing and hit sideways.... who cares ...? A sideways bullet presents a heck of a 'meplat' to the target and if it is hard enough to stay in one piece, probably is even more effective a...
by Tycer
Mon Apr 18, 2022 1:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Mould Arrived
Replies: 11
Views: 1040

Re: New Mould Arrived

It was my understanding that the black powder loading didn’t really crimp to keep the bullet from setting back because it was sitting on the powder.
by Tycer
Mon Apr 18, 2022 7:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 357 180XTP in 1:30 twist barrel
Replies: 17
Views: 1718

Re: 357 180XTP in 1:30 twist barrel

They should stabilize. They have in mine. The 180 cast lbt does too at that speed. Starts to wobble at 100 at 1200 and below. Never had a real keyhole and accuracy didn’t really suffer horribly.
by Tycer
Wed Apr 13, 2022 8:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How to support Ukraine Directly
Replies: 24
Views: 1930

Re: How to support Ukraine Directly

CowboyTutt wrote: Wed Apr 13, 2022 6:41 pm BTT They need help now more than ever in Eastern Ukraine. My friends in Odesa were shelled last Friday, Kyiv is calm for the moment. 50% of Ukrainian territory is mined. They are working on it. -Tutt
What’s Eastern Ukraine for your compadres ?
by Tycer
Tue Apr 12, 2022 7:27 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Ivermectin Musings....
Replies: 262
Views: 363390

Re: Ivermectin Musings....

quote=KWK post_id=942615 time=1649730086 us er_id=252] A couple of new reports have come out, confirming what was known, that there is a risk of adverse effects to the heart from the covid vaccines. Fortunately, the risk from the covid vaccine is lower than with several other well established vaccin...
by Tycer
Sun Apr 10, 2022 3:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is my Winchester a fake
Replies: 12
Views: 1498

Re: Is my Winchester a fake

I use crayon and a heat gun to mark my various magazines. Hoppe’s won’t cut crayon. In fact I have never found anything but heat to get crayon out of car velour 😳
by Tycer
Sun Apr 10, 2022 9:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mouse Loads
Replies: 22
Views: 2430

Re: Mouse Loads

campsalot wrote: Sat Apr 09, 2022 11:01 pm I have a 73 clone in 32-20 (rifle - 24" barrel). I throw the minimum charge of trail boss (from the Hodgdon data) with the 115 gr rnfp. Out of the 24" barrel it is very quiet.
I have a pound. Never opened it. Might have to try that.
by Tycer
Tue Mar 29, 2022 7:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range Day Today
Replies: 7
Views: 733

Re: Range Day Today

Excellent! I love range reports.
by Tycer
Sun Mar 27, 2022 9:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Amazon Basin - back in the day
Replies: 17
Views: 1708

Re: The Amazon Basin - back in the day

Brother, you got me. Great story!
by Tycer
Mon Mar 21, 2022 10:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ISO big extension spring in USA
Replies: 5
Views: 637

Re: ISO big extension spring in USA

Bill in Oregon wrote: Mon Mar 21, 2022 7:15 am Wonder if your dead spring is made of 5160. If so, it's a mighty good choice for bladesmithing. 8)
It was made in 1953 at the latest.
by Tycer
Sat Mar 19, 2022 9:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ISO big extension spring in USA
Replies: 5
Views: 637

Re: ISO big extension spring in USA

Thanks guys. Thanks! I found a used one. I think I’m going to have a new one made though. Harvest is months away. I spent about $3,000 a few years ago buying it and I’m probably going to end up with another $2,000 this year getting it setup for another few decades. I love watching the farmers realiz...
by Tycer
Thu Mar 17, 2022 3:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ISO big extension spring in USA
Replies: 5
Views: 637

ISO big extension spring in USA

Gentlemen, I need to find a spring. I don’t know where to go. Extension style 14 1/2 inches inside hook to inside hook. .70 inches wire diameter 4.38 inches coil OD Katy Spring can make one for $6-800 455BAE2F-D065-4EEC-A42F-F946A907FC12.jpeg It’s for my 1953 AC All-Crop. It’s the counterweight for ...
by Tycer
Tue Mar 15, 2022 8:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Daylight savings
Replies: 6
Views: 496

Re: Daylight savings

Old Savage wrote: Tue Mar 15, 2022 8:19 pm Anything that keeps them off is a plus. :!:
This
by Tycer
Sun Mar 13, 2022 6:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How to support Ukraine Directly
Replies: 24
Views: 1930

Re: How to support Ukraine Directly

I donated directly through my Masonic Grand Lodge. I think my money has a good chance of going to individuals.
by Tycer
Sun Mar 13, 2022 4:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 98….FM….KZEW….
Replies: 1
Views: 408

98….FM….KZEW….

RRRRRRRRRRRocks Dallas Ft. Worth
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Memory Ln. 🤠
by Tycer
Sun Mar 13, 2022 12:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Drywall penetration
Replies: 8
Views: 749

Re: Drywall penetration

Brick house, thick plaster walls.

I think it was box of truth that showed 556 penetrated less than 9ball
by Tycer
Sat Mar 12, 2022 11:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is your age ?
Replies: 54
Views: 4532

Re: What is your age ?

Twenty years younger than my eighty year old sister.
by Tycer
Mon Mar 07, 2022 10:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paper Cartridge Boxes & Bullet Lube Tins
Replies: 22
Views: 1926

Re: Paper Cartridge Boxes & Bullet Lube Tins

That’s awesome. Vey cool 😎
by Tycer
Fri Mar 04, 2022 8:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win 92, where oh where?
Replies: 44
Views: 3493

Re: Win 92, where oh where?

I should probably sell my 1907 1982. 32-20 Last time I shot it was the October 2016 postal match.
by Tycer
Mon Feb 28, 2022 7:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New member and query asking for help.
Replies: 53
Views: 5403

Re: New member and query asking for help.

Yes. A mold is next. We call it slugging the barrel. I probably do it differently than most. I fill a fired case almost full of lead and chamber it. I then take a soft lead slug about 25mm long and drive it down the oiled barrel with 150mm long pieces of wood dowel until it has formed to the leade a...
by Tycer
Tue Feb 22, 2022 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PYREX vs pyrex
Replies: 2
Views: 376

PYREX vs pyrex

PYREX is borosilicate and can go from freezer to oven. Still manufactured in the EU.

pyrex is soda-lime glass and cannot go from freezer to oven. Made in the USA.

Another good product trashed by PE. Private Equity has been the death of so many good products. Close the ******* tax loophole.
by Tycer
Tue Feb 22, 2022 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 94 XTR - Locked Hammer / Mainspring
Replies: 11
Views: 656

Re: Winchester 94 XTR - Locked Hammer / Mainspring

leemsc wrote: Tue Feb 22, 2022 4:00 pm Tycer,

Thanks. Makes perfect sense now. LoL
🤦😉
by Tycer
Tue Feb 22, 2022 3:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W 686 SSR "Pro Series" - Upgrades
Replies: 9
Views: 1417

Re: S&W 686 SSR "Pro Series" - Upgrades

How about this, I'm replying to MY OWN posting........... I had sold off that nice S&W in a rush about a year ago when I really wanted to upgrade my synthesizer, and Voila' -- earlier today, I just found it in the same pawn shop, and bought it back for $50.00 LESS than I remember them paying me...
by Tycer
Tue Feb 22, 2022 2:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 94 XTR - Locked Hammer / Mainspring
Replies: 11
Views: 656

Re: Winchester 94 XTR - Locked Hammer / Mainspring

This hole:
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by Tycer
Tue Feb 22, 2022 12:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 94 XTR - Locked Hammer / Mainspring
Replies: 11
Views: 656

Re: Winchester 94 XTR - Locked Hammer / Mainspring

Tycer, I was able to get the spring compressed pretty easily but the hammer has no rotation forward, at all. I believe it is locked on the sear. Unless you have any suggestions on how to possibly release the sear so the hammer can rotate forward then I'll probably have to go to plan B and pop the h...
by Tycer
Mon Feb 21, 2022 9:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 94 XTR - Locked Hammer / Mainspring
Replies: 11
Views: 656

Re: Winchester 94 XTR - Locked Hammer / Mainspring

Trying to remember here… A smallish square sided screw driver laid flat against the tang against the hammer spring guide rod and the “point” of the tand against something will allow you to move the guide rod away from the hammer so you can rotate the hammer into position. Then you lift the guide rod...
by Tycer
Mon Feb 21, 2022 9:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 94 XTR - Locked Hammer / Mainspring
Replies: 11
Views: 656

Re: Winchester 94 XTR - Locked Hammer / Mainspring

Thank you for the response. It’s good to hear I haven’t broken anything. Is the roll pin mentioned the one in the middle of the tang under the mainspring? I imagine the mainspring is currently under high tension. Will popping the pin release that tension dangerously and possibly need captured or se...
by Tycer
Mon Feb 21, 2022 9:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 94 XTR - Locked Hammer / Mainspring
Replies: 11
Views: 656

Re: Winchester 94 XTR - Locked Hammer / Mainspring

Not a problem. You can just drive to hammer roll pin out. You didn’t hurt a thing. You can also drive the spring guide rod back and rotate the hammer forward. There’s a hole in the guide rod for a small pin 1/16” I think to hold it back. Then rotate the hammer to what would be fired position and res...
by Tycer
Sun Feb 20, 2022 10:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sad news about our comrade M.M. Wright
Replies: 36
Views: 3340

Re: Sad news about our comrade M.M. Wright

Travel well Ron. Godspeed. Thanks for making our world a better place. Heal well Hope, and all who mourn his passing.
by Tycer
Wed Feb 16, 2022 7:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New member and question about sights
Replies: 27
Views: 1813

Re: New member and question about sights

AzBill wrote: Tue Feb 15, 2022 2:08 pm And, NO, there is no safety on this rifle, unless you count the rebounding hammer and the trigger stop that is compressed by the lever.
Cool, an early one!
That’s excellent.
by Tycer
Tue Feb 15, 2022 2:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New member and question about sights
Replies: 27
Views: 1813

Re: New member and question about sights

My choice would be the Lyman or Williams receiver sight as the sight acquisition time for me is a million times faster that a hole halfway to the target.
And looks? Really?😉 Your gun already has an ugly butt lawyer bellybutton on the side …..
by Tycer
Tue Feb 15, 2022 9:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New member and query asking for help.
Replies: 53
Views: 5403

Re: New member and query asking for help.

Very nice. I am looking forward to hearing how well she shoots!
by Tycer
Tue Feb 08, 2022 3:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trimmed cases for shorter COL
Replies: 5
Views: 732

Re: Trimmed cases for shorter COL

I’m not a big fan of having to keep up with oddball cases. Crimping with a Lee FCD lets me crimp wherever I want. I have a bullet that shoots great in my old 32-20 1892 that I have to crimp right at the front of the driving band. The Lee FCD is the only way I can be sure the bullet stays put.
by Tycer
Sun Feb 06, 2022 2:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIP Daddy
Replies: 30
Views: 2199

Re: RIP Daddy

Travel well sir. Godspeed. Thanks for making our world a better place. Heal well friend, you and all who mourn his passing.
by Tycer
Thu Feb 03, 2022 9:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1883 Tim & Faith
Replies: 36
Views: 2881

Re: 1883 Tim & Faith

marlinman93 wrote: Thu Feb 03, 2022 8:53 pm
Blaine wrote: Thu Feb 03, 2022 8:18 pm Enjoyed the first episode...looking forward the rest.
Any idea how many episodes to a season? I think I binge watched like 6 episodes on Paramount plus. I haven't checked back to see if they've added anymore?
6 was the last one. I don’t know how many will be the total.
by Tycer
Thu Feb 03, 2022 7:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Newbe
Replies: 21
Views: 1904

Re: Newbe

Welcome!
by Tycer
Wed Feb 02, 2022 7:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer request for Ron White
Replies: 36
Views: 3141

Re: Prayer request for Ron White

Thanks Jim