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- Thu Nov 12, 2009 7:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-Cow patties brought into barn, mystery?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 3173
Re: OT-Cow patties brought into barn, mystery?
Hey there RR7 - I don't have an answer, but I see cow pies turned over, as in flipped, on my place. I've been wondering what was doing that too. It'll be interesting to see what turns up at your place. Best regards. Wind
- Wed Nov 11, 2009 6:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Trying lead bullets in my 30-30s
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3951
Re: Trying lead bullets in my 30-30s
Hey there Joe - What took ya so long?? Yep the RCBS expander die also flares. Use the least amount of flare you can get by with. It will increase the longevity of your cases. I'll also second that 10 grains of Unique under a 170 grain (gas checked) bullet load recommendation, but don't tell anyone I...
- Sat Nov 07, 2009 12:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Looking for info - Lyman Super Targetspot scope
- Replies: 4
- Views: 564
Re: OT - Looking for info - Lyman Super Targetspot scope
Hey there bsaride - Would you want to part with one of the eye cups? Genuine Lyman? Best regards. Wind
- Sat Nov 07, 2009 12:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mount Vernon, Washington
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1043
Re: Mount Vernon, Washington
Hey there T B - I left there to get here!! It's too close to all the congestion. It's being swallowed up with new ding-bat housing, but the roads can't keep up. There are traffic jams just getting out of housing developments. They've had to reduce the speed limit on the freeway (the cities western b...
- Sat Nov 07, 2009 12:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Looking for info - Lyman Super Targetspot scope
- Replies: 4
- Views: 564
Re: OT - Looking for info - Lyman Super Targetspot scope
Hey there bsaride - Check out this guys web site. I've talked to him and he seems to have a pretty good handle on it. do you have the box? Best regards. Wind
http://unertl.alexweb.net/index.htm
http://unertl.alexweb.net/index.htm
- Fri Nov 06, 2009 11:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Negligent Discharges
- Replies: 6
- Views: 718
Negligent Discharges
Hey all - I was responding to a thread on another forum and thought I'd get in my over-achiever mode and pass the information along here too. I’m a Range Officer for several different shooting venues. Last year I witnessed THREE negligent discharges at different events. One bullet entered the unload...
- Thu Nov 05, 2009 8:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mount Vernon, Washington
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1043
Re: Mount Vernon, Washington
Hey there T B Good - Never thought I'd be giving geography advice!! Anywhere NORTH of Everett is good. The Everett area, the Interstate 5 corridor from Everett to Tacoma (south) is awful. Once you get north of Everett you're in Skagit County. Mostly rural and small towns like Mount Vernon, Sedro Woo...
- Sat Oct 31, 2009 10:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Relaoder's question, please?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 1711
Re: Relaoder's question, please?
Yeah wm - I so totally share your pain dude! Then you see some innocent like 76/444 coming down the path and get that crooked little grin and say "hey there buddy - need a case trimmer?" Wind
- Fri Oct 30, 2009 8:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Input on Reloading Investment
- Replies: 59
- Views: 3904
Re: Input on Reloading Investment
Hey there Haycock - One thing about this forum is that there is plenty of free advice, with a wide variety of opinions. Having started on old Belding & Mull inline equipment, Lee mallet stuff, multiple RCBS (Jr.'s and Rockchuckers) and Dillon's, I'd say go with the Dillon 550B. I have never had ...
- Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: IMR-trail boss powder
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4037
Re: IMR-trail boss powder
Hey there thornblom - At the risk of sounding like some old crank, I never saw the need to quit using Unique. It's been working well for a long time in a lot of configurations. Sorry I can't help much with your question!! Best regards. Wind
- Sun Oct 25, 2009 7:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Way OT - My life in a boxtop (historical)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 623
Re: Way OT - My life in a boxtop (historical)
Yeah Hobie - I hate those peanuts. Even when I unpack something directly over the garbage can they still come adrift. Best regards. Wind
- Sun Oct 25, 2009 1:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Way OT - My life in a boxtop (historical)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 623
Way OT - My life in a boxtop (historical)
Hey ya’ll - I’m in the process of moving into the new digs. It’s still a construction zone, but way more comfortable. I’ve been dusting off box after box down on the shop floor, and moving them upstairs. Got to looking more closely at this one and it dawned on me that it was built and used before I ...
- Sun Oct 25, 2009 11:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gunsmithing screwdrivers
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2312
Re: Gunsmithing screwdrivers
Hey there Kim - I have both a Brownell's interchangeable set and a Grace "fixed" set. The Brownell's cover most of the needs, but I do grind the Grace drivers to fit specific needs. Usually just a touch to the stone to make the adjustment. The Grace set is easier to hold and grind. They ha...
- Sat Oct 24, 2009 8:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Model Of 1917
- Replies: 5
- Views: 762
Re: Model Of 1917
Hey there Windjammer - You might try poking around this site. Plenty of information available here. Of course pictures will help make the information that much more accurate. Hope this helps. Wind
http://www.milsurps.com/forumdisplay.php?f=111
http://www.milsurps.com/forumdisplay.php?f=111
- Fri Oct 23, 2009 10:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Reloading bench design help needed
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3865
Re: Reloading bench design help needed
Hey there Alnitak - I'm of the frame of mind that particle board has the structural integrity of wet Hostess Twinkies. Orientated Strand Board (OSB) also falls in this category. Some of the cheaper plywood is suspect. It may have voids in the inner plies that can be a problem, say for example one sh...
- Thu Oct 22, 2009 11:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Reloading bench design help needed
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3865
Re: Reloading bench design help needed
Hey there Alnitak – Trying to describe how to build your bench would be like trying to answer the question “How big is a dog”. I would be willing to pitch in some suggestions. I’ll throw in some pictures of mine to maybe help illustrate what I’m talking about. I have been using this bench for thirty...
- Wed Oct 21, 2009 8:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-Tried duck and goose hunting for the first time
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1410
Re: OT-Tried duck and goose hunting for the first time
Hey there Jason - This whole duck and goose hunting thing is a matter of elevating your learning curve. There has been a tremendous amount of good advice given in the previous responses. I've got hours of squatting in a muddy blind, wading around in water over my waders trying to recover decoys, lay...
- Mon Oct 19, 2009 11:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Who shoots 180 gr. cast in .357mag.??
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1448
Re: Who shoots 180 gr. cast in .357mag.??
Hey there Chuck - Here is some information out of the Laser-Cast loading handbook. Hope it helps. Best regards. Wind
- Mon Oct 19, 2009 10:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: bobcat
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1179
Re: bobcat
Kim - Whit sent me that picture too. I think it was the Sunday after the match in Riverside. There's a cougar killing cattle across the highway from me. Would love to get a pix of him. He can apparently jump a barbed wire fence with a yearling in his mouth. Let's be careful out there... Wind
- Sat Oct 17, 2009 1:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Aggravating morning at the range
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1404
Re: Aggravating morning at the range
Hey there TedH - I would suspect you've got a good case of copper fouling. I have a .257 Ackley Improved that whistles an 87 grain bullet out there right now!! After three shots the accuracy goes from 1/2 Minute of Angle at 300 yards to 4 to 6 inches. I have been using a product available from Midwa...
- Thu Oct 15, 2009 6:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Best lead bullet for 1894 c
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1298
Re: Best lead bullet for 1894 c
Hey there flounderjig - I'm a huge fan of the Laser-Cast 158 grain round nose flat point bullet. They are pretty much my all around .357 bullet and I've shot them by the tens of thousands. When I lived in Seattle, I would really pee the UPS guy off cuz he would have to pack 5,000 to 10,000 up the st...
- Tue Oct 13, 2009 8:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tonasket Cowboy Silhouette Match - October 2009
- Replies: 4
- Views: 465
Re: Tonasket Cowboy Silhouette Match - October 2009
Hey everyone - Not only did Whit get his limit of turkeys (10 for 10) with his Marlin Mountie, he turned right around and did it AGAIN with his Marlin '94 in 45 colt. Very impressive shooting. There was no shortage of grins. Kim shot very well also. He of course is a responsible adult with a job tha...
- Mon Oct 12, 2009 8:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: HUNTING IN THE RAIN
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1725
Re: OT: HUNTING IN THE RAIN
Hey there 1988rrc - Washington state has a well deserved reputation for being wet, especially during hunting season(s). I've worn a pair of Beans upland game type chaps for wildrose and other nasty vegetation protection for 30+ years. Wearing them outside the boots has also kept me dry through tall ...
- Wed Oct 07, 2009 7:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Win. 97 help
- Replies: 4
- Views: 435
Re: Win. 97 help
Hey there Shawn - There is a little spring loaded lever IN the pin that pushed through and allows you to uncrew the magazine tube. It has a hook in the end that prevents the pin from coming out. It may be hard to see, but by pushing it in with a small screwdriver will allow the pin removal. Then the...
- Wed Oct 07, 2009 6:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-getting old?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1713
Re: OT-getting old?
Hey there jnyork - I too have a Toyota pick up. 231,000+ miles and have replaced a starter motor and just recently the water pump. It's fifteen years old. Maybe an alternative would be to get the wife a new rig and keep yours. Have a few essential spare parts on hand and let'r rip. Getting caught wi...
- Fri Oct 02, 2009 7:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1876 Parts Gun
- Replies: 8
- Views: 575
Re: 1876 Parts Gun
Hey there Ben - I'd forget about the rifle and try and get a bale of whatever they're smoking. Asking $4000 with no barrel or forearm??? It's gotta be good stuff. Just Wind launching an opinion. Best regards.
- Sun Sep 27, 2009 1:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Who's still having trouble registering/getting on the forum?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 604
Re: Who's still having trouble registering/getting on the forum?
Hey there AmBraCol - I certainly do appreciate the time you guys put into the forum. Thanks. Things on my end have been seeing some improvement. I'm not sure if I've been able to work around some of the issues of the past, or if the "software" has changed some. I'm not back to 100% but han...
- Sun Sep 27, 2009 12:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Too Many Rifles
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1231
Re: Too Many Rifles
Hey there COSteve - I don't think you can have to many rifles, just to few racks or safes. Nice solution. Best regards. Wind
- Fri Sep 25, 2009 10:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - cannons
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2124
Re: OT - cannons
Hey Kid - Here's some of the six pounders I had on a schooner I skippered back in the 90's. They work great on those pesky jet skiers. You'll need to increase your powder budget too (providing getting a cannon doesn't result in a divorce!!). Hopefully more help (enabling), Wind
- Fri Sep 25, 2009 10:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - cannons
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2124
Re: OT - cannons
Hey there Kid - This is a site I've been drooling over for years. I think it's in your neck of the woods too. If you've got a few extra bucks would you get me the smaller Parrott gun. I'll let you shoot it!! Hope this helps (one step closer to a divorce??). Best regards. Wind http://www.steencannons...
- Tue Sep 22, 2009 1:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: September Shoot - Tonasket, WA
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1985
Re: September Shoot - Tonasket, WA
BlaineG and Grizz - It would be good to see ya!! I've got 1200 yards at MY place. I only use the gun club for trap and silhouette. Makes it alot less complicated that way with regards to other shooters. We shoot the distances we want to, and then wander out to see how we did. The only thing I ask is...
- Tue Sep 22, 2009 10:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: September Shoot - Tonasket, WA
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1985
Re: September Shoot - Tonasket, WA
Hey there Grizz AND BlaineG - Yes indeedy!! I know it can be done and admire those individuals just bent enough always seeing "how far...". If there was a How Far City, I'd be the Mayor!! Come on over, we'll shoot the match, load up on pizza, and come on up here an take a run at the 300 ya...
- Mon Sep 21, 2009 10:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: September Shoot - Tonasket, WA
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1985
Re: September Shoot - Tonasket, WA
Hey there BlaineG - The basic premise is iron sights, no optics. The rear sight can be a barrel mounted leaf, receiver mounted, or tang sight. The front sight must be a post/bead design. It can be an insert in a globe type front sight. As far as a .22 revolver, at the ram distance of a 100 yards, I'...
- Mon Sep 21, 2009 6:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: September Shoot - Tonasket, WA
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1985
Re: September Shoot - Tonasket, WA
Hey there Whit - Hunting season opened on match day last year. That's why there was no match in October. This year it opens the weekend after (the third Saturday) so we'll be having a match on the second Saturday (the 10th). It will be the last .22 and pistol caliber match. Actually really looking f...
- Sat Sep 19, 2009 4:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: September Shoot - Tonasket, WA
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1985
Re: September Shoot - Tonasket, WA
Hey there Grizz - For the .22 match, any tube fed rifle is OK. We see mostly levers, alot of pumps, a few auto loaders, and I believe there are a few tube fed bolt guns out there. Standard velocity ammunition should be fine, although I use a "standard plus" variety. Bring a couple boxes an...
- Sat Sep 19, 2009 10:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: September Shoot - Tonasket, WA
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1985
Re: September Shoot - Tonasket, WA
Whit (and anyone wanting to try silhouette) - The globe front sight IS legal. It just needs to have a post type insert. I had been experimenting with sight pictures relating to odd shaped targets (boys and girls - how do we spell silhouette??) and left it inserted. I'm also a big fan of flat topped ...
- Sat Sep 19, 2009 9:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: September Shoot - Tonasket, WA
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1985
Re: September Shoot - Tonasket, WA
Vall - Haven't seen Geoff for several months. I've been driving my '76 Land Cruiser so there will be at least one red rig at the range!! Kim - It sure would be good to have you back up again. October will be the last double match. .22 and pistol caliber. It would be great if you could make it. I've ...
- Fri Sep 18, 2009 6:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: September Shoot - Tonasket, WA
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1985
Re: September Shoot - Tonasket, WA
Hey Whit - It's always a pleasure to shoot with you, even when you're a little gimpy. The pistol caliber match went well too. The only real glitch was that you were feeling so poorly that we couldn't stop for pizza after the match. Oh, and the circle insert in the Redfield is totally illegal!! It mu...
- Thu Sep 17, 2009 7:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sharps 1874 - Pressure
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2513
Re: Sharps 1874 - Pressure
Hey there haterock 2 - Here is some information that may be of some help. Best regards. Wind
*Click on the photos to enlarge*
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- Mon Sep 14, 2009 11:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin or Winchester
- Replies: 53
- Views: 6778
Re: Marlin or Winchester
Hey there shaneroyce - I'm gonna stay sitting on the fence with regards to the Marlin or Winchester choices. I would suggest getting a laser etching on the stock or forearm of the rifle you choose. Something specific to each child. Name and birth date or something like that. You can ship the stock(s...
- Sat Sep 12, 2009 9:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why do 20" AND 24" have same mag cap
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1129
Re: Why do 20" AND 24" have same mag cap
Hey there redbeardinntx - As well as checking out all the above, another thing you can do to increase your magazine capacity is to shorten the magazine spring. I try to order in a replacement, save the original, and then nip a few coils off the replacement. Trial and error 'til you like it. Dependin...
- Fri Sep 11, 2009 6:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Redfield sight inserts.......
- Replies: 2
- Views: 548
Re: OT: Redfield sight inserts.......
Hey there Mokwaw - I've got one I can send you. Check your private message box. Best regards, Wind
- Thu Sep 10, 2009 10:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Forum keeps logging me out
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1261
Re: Forum keeps logging me out
Hey doc - Is Wildblue (or any satellite company) your Internet Service Provider? These are basically similar to the issues I've been having for awhile and we are still trying to figure the (common link) cause. People I've had try posting etc. on this forum, using Wildblue as an ISP, WILL have these ...
- Wed Sep 09, 2009 5:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Improving the Williams sight for the Ruger Leverguns
- Replies: 2
- Views: 368
Re: Improving the Williams sight for the Ruger Leverguns
Hey (what's up) Doc!! - Good idea and nice job. If you do get a wild hair and want to do several sight "adjustments", aluminum works just like wood in certain respects. With a jig, and holder for the sight base, you can run them through a router with a "core box" cutter and accom...
- Mon Sep 07, 2009 12:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Come on then you wise fellows!
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2154
Re: Come on then you wise fellows!
Hey there Nath - I've got a Remington Model 17 which was produced from about 1920-1 to 1934. Remington didn't sell them by the truck loads, so sold the rights to Ithaca in 1934. Ithaca changed the name to the Model 37 and sold them by the kazillions. Maybe different marketing (?). They are a light a...
- Sun Sep 06, 2009 4:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Loose front sight
- Replies: 10
- Views: 828
Re: Loose front sight
Hey there sore shoulder - The other thing you can do is cut a shim and put under the sight dovetail base. Get a chunk of soda can (aluminum) and cut a wedge shaped piece just smaller than the dovetail and twice as long (wide). Start your shim in the dovetail, and start the sight dovetail in on top o...
- Fri Sep 04, 2009 9:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 25-35 Win. reloads Help Me ID.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1227
Re: 25-35 Win. reloads Help Me ID.
Hey there casastahle - Seems to me there are two options. Shoot it or not. I won't shoot other peoples reloads as a matter of principle. Some of the older stuff I'd be inclined to pull, save the brass, and roll your own. If some of it can be ruled "factory" it's either collectible (?) or a...
- Wed Sep 02, 2009 8:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 32-20 pitted bores vs. shooting accuracy
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2552
Re: 32-20 pitted bores vs. shooting accuracy
Hey there KirkD - I don't know if you intend to use smokeless or black powder, so I won't comment on lube. I had a 32-40 show up on my doorstep recently and shooting a hard cast plain base bullet sized to .322 was a dismal failure. The bore is questionable, no MAJOR pitting, a little rough and gray,...
- Mon Aug 31, 2009 7:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Results Of Pa. State Champs
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2463
Re: Results Of Pa. State Champs
Hey there Sixgun - Bummer on the rain dude!! Here in Washington State we wear these nifty "umbrella hats" when shooting in the rain. Very stylish!! If it's raining and windy, you risk ending up on your back. Think muzzle control as you are going over... Silhouette shooting is certainly a c...
- Sat Aug 29, 2009 9:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Forum keeps logging me out
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1261
Re: Forum keeps logging me out
Hobie - Yep, still plenty of issues. Sometimes a dozen attempts to get a post to "take". Pictures are a real problem, either posting or seeing them again after posting. Heeelllppp!! Best regards, Wind