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by TomF
Tue Jan 23, 2024 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New lever gun! Purchased in October..posted today.
Replies: 13
Views: 961

Re: New lever gun! Purchased in October..posted today.

Your Marlin is a Marlin. S/N says it was made 08. If it was a Remington it would have a QR code forward the S/N as well as MR. JM stamp on the barrel forward the receiver?
by TomF
Tue Jan 23, 2024 6:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Eighty Years with Rod and Rifle
Replies: 10
Views: 764

Re: Eighty Years with Rod and Rifle

First person adventure/history is about all I'll read. The experiences of others in a time long passed piques my interest. We mostly hear of their adventures, which are fascinating, but seldom hear of daily life. Finding a copy today may prove to be quite the undertaking. My recent reads 6 years wit...
by TomF
Fri Dec 01, 2023 8:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .38-55 leverguns
Replies: 41
Views: 1964

Re: .38-55 leverguns

Awesome round. There are several factory ammunition offerings....HSM, buffalobore, .........expensive. I knew for me it would be a casting and reloading chore. Diameters range .375-.383. Some commercial casters offer variety of diameters. Plenty of brass is available in 2 lengths. Starline has both....
by TomF
Wed Nov 29, 2023 4:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Since Taurus bought Rossi and started making them in the US
Replies: 17
Views: 891

Re: Since Taurus bought Rossi and started making them in the US

Early Amadeo Rossi /Garcia Mitchell guns (1970s) are well made. I'm guessing this discussion is toward the model 92. I have a 22 pump (Winchester hammer gun clone) and coach gun. After nearly 50 years of use, they have never failed, needed repair or malfunctioned. I hope the newest generation Rossis...
by TomF
Thu Nov 23, 2023 8:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you hold with intercessory prayer
Replies: 26
Views: 6824

Re: If you hold with intercessory prayer

Update ..........Hudson went home yesterday!

https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/ubb ... ost8960626
by TomF
Wed Nov 22, 2023 7:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 94 help please
Replies: 5
Views: 425

Re: Marlin 94 help please

Western Gun Parts (WGP) Edmonton Alberta,........worth a try....they're on GunBroker.
by TomF
Thu Nov 02, 2023 8:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever Action shotgun ?
Replies: 12
Views: 1500

Re: Lever Action shotgun ?

Marlin made a recent run of these a few years back. And again, they did not last long in the catalog.
by TomF
Mon Oct 30, 2023 3:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger Marlin
Replies: 25
Views: 1175

Re: Ruger Marlin

I've not seen one in person but they do look to be well fitted in the magazine articles. Ruger as did Marlin is turning out the same boring products as before, 20" barrels with hooded ramp sights and barrel bands. The cowboy line and the guide gun configurations certainly changed the catalog fo...
by TomF
Sun Oct 15, 2023 9:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unique doesn’t meter well?
Replies: 29
Views: 1219

Re: Unique doesn’t meter well?

I use a RCBS powder measure to throw 8-10 grs. Tests have indicated disparity between throws. But...........with this load I break clays at 110 yards, collected a turkey at 85 yards, many axis and wtd. My combination, boolit, powder and rifle, has revealed accuracy with thrown charges of Unique, con...
by TomF
Sat Sep 02, 2023 9:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Building a garden shed
Replies: 20
Views: 795

Re: Building a garden shed

I built an 8x12. I used 4x8 siding, insulation, drywall(taped, floated) and a single opening, a 3/0 door. I stays surprisingly cool inside. Next time I'll wrap with tyvek, seal and insulate the floor as this one is on cinder blocks. An a/c unit would not have to work real hard. Planned on this being...
by TomF
Wed Aug 23, 2023 9:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 380 acp
Replies: 39
Views: 1456

Re: 380 acp

I too carry an LCP. Works for me. Accurate when I try. Reliable all the time. And of late, inexpensive.
by TomF
Thu Aug 10, 2023 4:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Does anyone here cast buckshot?
Replies: 11
Views: 585

Re: Does anyone here cast buckshot?

I cast with the Lee .311 RB mold. Slow going but no nib to fuss with. 9 balls stack neatly in a WW12 wad. Tough on varmints.
by TomF
Sat Jul 29, 2023 5:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi shows very good sense
Replies: 13
Views: 582

Re: Rossi shows very good sense

If only it had a straight grip and a dovetailed sight up front.........
by TomF
Sat Jul 01, 2023 2:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45 LC target load for Marlin 1894 - Lyman # 454190
Replies: 10
Views: 1591

Re: 45 LC target load for Marlin 1894 - Lyman # 454190

I tried the 454190 in my 45 Cowboy but it came nowhere close to the Lee255RF!! Cast of COWW+ 2% Sn, my double cavity Lee 452255RF drops them at .453. I lube with a candle wax/Vaseline mix and load with 10 grs Unique. This combination is clay target monotony out to the 100 yard backstop. I've taken m...
by TomF
Sat Jun 10, 2023 3:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .22 handguns
Replies: 44
Views: 1408

Re: .22 handguns

Ruger RST4 std auto, OM SS 6.5, NM SS 6.5, NM SS 4.62(this one carried the most). But.....seldom carried of late, maybe when running traps.
by TomF
Mon May 22, 2023 6:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 44 Special.
Replies: 29
Views: 1698

Re: 44 Special.

Jim......I tried your 2400 load and was rewarded with 6 on a playing card. That was at 20 yards off bags. 429421 cast of COWW from my 5.5" Bisley. Hope to try further out later this week.

TomF
by TomF
Sat May 06, 2023 4:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This New Engine Could Destroy The Entire EV Industry!
Replies: 32
Views: 1515

Re: This New Engine Could Destroy The Entire EV Industry!

For towns folks it should be an easy transfer. Infrastructure (fill stations) may be localized due to the need for low pressure source, compression and the final High Pressure storage. Hauling distant H2 over the road may not be cost effective, tube or tank trailer. If it'd be done, the costs of fue...
by TomF
Fri May 05, 2023 7:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This New Engine Could Destroy The Entire EV Industry!
Replies: 32
Views: 1515

Re: This New Engine Coud Destroy The Entire EV Industry!

https://h2tools.org/hyarc/calculator-to ... ency-fuels

This may help your calculations.

I'm asuming hydrogen purity at 99.999+
by TomF
Tue May 02, 2023 2:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This New Engine Could Destroy The Entire EV Industry!
Replies: 32
Views: 1515

Re: This New Engine Coud Destroy The Entire EV Industry!

I'd like to understand the refueling process. Seems awful quick. It's simple, like propane, hydrogen is under pressure and it transfers very quickly from a high pressure vessel to a lower pressure one. Same as filling your tires with air at the gas station or from your air compressor. Yessir. That'...
by TomF
Mon May 01, 2023 10:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This New Engine Could Destroy The Entire EV Industry!
Replies: 32
Views: 1515

Re: This New Engine Coud Destroy The Entire EV Industry!

At 60-70 miles/kilo, a 5 kilogram tank should equate to 350 miles on a perfect day. The fuel is compressed to 700 bar or 10,000 psi. Tanks appear to be light weight composites. I'm assuming more than one tank is on board. Capacity and BTU value should equate to distance. I found one source concernin...
by TomF
Mon May 01, 2023 6:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This New Engine Could Destroy The Entire EV Industry!
Replies: 32
Views: 1515

Re: This New Engine Coud Destroy The Entire EV Industry!

The combustion products of H2 and O2 are water and heat. The combustion products of H2 and AIR are water, heat and nitrogen oxides. Other combustion products are possible depending on air quality. Pure H2 is odorless and burns with a clear flame in the daytime. "Shadows" of the flame can b...
by TomF
Thu Apr 27, 2023 8:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This New Engine Could Destroy The Entire EV Industry!
Replies: 32
Views: 1515

Re: This New Engine Coud Destroy The Entire EV Industry!

There's a H2 fueling station across from the Toyota offices in Torrance California. It has been there a long while.
by TomF
Wed Apr 26, 2023 4:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This New Engine Could Destroy The Entire EV Industry!
Replies: 32
Views: 1515

Re: This New Engine Coud Destroy The Entire EV Industry!

Hydrogen has been traveling over the roads for a very long time, gas and liquid, in cylinders and tube and tanker trailers.
by TomF
Wed Apr 26, 2023 11:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This New Engine Could Destroy The Entire EV Industry!
Replies: 32
Views: 1515

Re: This New Engine Coud Destroy The Entire EV Industry!

Most of my 36 years in the industrial gas business was spent producing and transporting Hydrogen. Being the lightest gas creates a few challenges but it can be safely harnessed. Glad to see this coming.
by TomF
Wed Apr 26, 2023 11:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shooting A Marlin 1894 Cowboy Classic 45 Colt
Replies: 15
Views: 550

Re: Shooting A Marlin 1894 Cowboy Classic 45 Colt

My 45Colt x 24" is fitted with a skinner front sight and a Marlin Rear Folding. Off the bench, I can break clays on the 100 yard berm, say 110 yards, with monotony. I have taken wtd, axis, turkey, bobcat and other varmints with the Lee 255, homemade loob, and Unique. It is my favorite levergun ...
by TomF
Tue Feb 28, 2023 3:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any Dentists or Endo Docs on the forum? (Root Canal #2 question)
Replies: 11
Views: 437

Re: Any Dentists or Endo Docs on the forum? (Root Canal #2 question)

I'm not a dentist either. I have had 2 root canals and both caused me trouble and we're eventually extracted. Both, at separate times, were inflamed, treated with antibiotics until cleared up and at separate times were removed. Since then, no more root canals.
by TomF
Sat Jan 07, 2023 12:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A. Rossi 62SA
Replies: 4
Views: 252

Re: A. Rossi 62SA

I have one from the Garcia days of Rossi. 23" round barrel and the forearm is flat bottomed. Mine is awesome and was my constant companion in my teens. I shoot it only occasionally nearly 50 years later. I hope my grandsons will enjoy it as did I. It is not roll marked with a model designation.
by TomF
Mon Dec 26, 2022 8:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just one powder
Replies: 37
Views: 1343

Re: Just one powder

Unique. 380 to 45. 30-30 to 45-70.
Cheap shooting. Consistent results. 100+ yrs of use. Got to be good.
Meters well in Lyman 55 or RCBS Uniflo
Took my 2 deer this season using Unique.
357M, Lee 125RF and 30-30, RD165

Awesome in 45 Colt rifle!!
by TomF
Fri Nov 18, 2022 5:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1895 Bolt
Replies: 3
Views: 299

Re: Marlin 1895 Bolt

+1 for western gun parts.
by TomF
Thu Oct 27, 2022 8:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday ToTomF
Replies: 3
Views: 238

Re: Happy Birthday ToTomF

Thx YK
by TomF
Wed Oct 26, 2022 12:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday ToTomF
Replies: 3
Views: 238

Re: Happy Birthday ToTomF

Thx amigo.
by TomF
Mon Sep 05, 2022 1:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sash Counterweights....bullet material...?
Replies: 9
Views: 738

Re: Sash Counterweights....bullet material...?

Trot line weights
by TomF
Wed Aug 17, 2022 9:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Savage 340 Series E
Replies: 27
Views: 1135

Re: Savage 340 Series E

Several magazines on gunbroker.
by TomF
Wed Aug 17, 2022 9:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Texas Memories 30-30 project . . .
Replies: 18
Views: 669

Re: Texas Memories 30-30 project . . .

By the S/N, your gun is 1975. While I have no pictures, the "trapper" marlins came in two configurations, barrel bands or a capped forend, 336 and 1894. The marauder and the LTS were years apart but similar in design. The 1894CP, P models are forend capped, tenon barrel hanger, no bands. I...
by TomF
Sun Aug 07, 2022 3:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I've had it with trail cams...
Replies: 10
Views: 813

Re: I've had it with trail cams...

I have 3 MUDDY cameras from Academy... $30. I've gotten 2+ yrs use from the oldest unit, still in service, deployed 365 in dry central Texas . Easy on batteries too. Excellent pictures. I have not ventured into the cell phone compatible units. Likely won't. Moultrie and Wildgame Inovations seemed to...
by TomF
Fri Jul 22, 2022 7:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1873 Winchester .45 Colt does a great job on elk
Replies: 13
Views: 1288

Re: 1873 Winchester .45 Colt does a great job on elk

I've taken many Texas critters with the 45 Colt, rifle and handgun. The LEE 255RF has accounted for the most with the rifle, 300 gr RF in the Bisley. Very accurate and effective. Awesome cartridge...
by TomF
Tue Nov 16, 2021 7:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reasons/Categories for owning guns, or a particular gun
Replies: 42
Views: 4588

Re: Reasons/Categories for owning guns, or a particular gun

I grew up shooting hammer guns......my BB gun was a Daisy 1894. Carried a Steven single shot and an Ithaca "Martini" levergun, then a Garcia Rossi gallery 22 for a thousand miles it seems. So if it has a hammer, I'm interested. Octagon barrels make them more appealing. Over half my collect...
by TomF
Fri Oct 29, 2021 8:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington Model 11
Replies: 19
Views: 2714

Re: Remington Model 11

I had one from the 1920s with the safety inside the trigger guard. Didn't much care for that feature so I sold it.
by TomF
Tue Oct 26, 2021 7:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday To TomF
Replies: 3
Views: 417

Re: Happy Birthday To TomF

Thank you
by TomF
Tue Oct 26, 2021 4:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday To TomF
Replies: 3
Views: 417

Re: Happy Birthday To TomF

Thanks podna. Enjoying the day in the blind waiting for an Axis to invite for supper.
by TomF
Thu Oct 21, 2021 3:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leverevolution or Core-Lokt
Replies: 9
Views: 2091

Re: Leverevolution or Core-Lokt

I used the Remington bullet in my handloads to take 2 nilgai, not an elk but a large tenacious critter. Good bullet.
by TomF
Mon Sep 13, 2021 7:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .44 Special Skeeter Rifle load
Replies: 16
Views: 2080

Re: .44 Special Skeeter Rifle load

I shoot the Lee 255rnfp in my 45 Colt Marlin Cowboy. Performance is excellent. Clays at 110 yards are monotony. I've taken a truckload of whitetails and axis with it, all one shot kills. I tried the Keith boolits in my 357 Cowboy to no avail, settling on the 125rnfp. My search is over for both. I'll...
by TomF
Sat Sep 11, 2021 7:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What was the first gun you bought?
Replies: 81
Views: 10544

Re: What was the first gun you bought?

First gun I paid for was a 788 308 with scope, new from Carter country. It was $88. I road a cookie truck, loading, unloading for $6/day. Still have it.

First gun I bought after my 18th birthday was a Marlin 1894 44 magnum at Oshmans sporting goods. Still have it as well.
by TomF
Wed Aug 18, 2021 4:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Labor Day weekend shoot in Los Angeles at Angeles Range
Replies: 10
Views: 1485

Re: Labor Day weekend shoot in Los Angeles at Angeles Range

It is a very fine shooting facility. While working in California several years back, a El Chivo posted here that he'd be there on a certain weekend. My schedule was clear so I went. Met El Chivo and Jim W. Fun day. Jim was shooting a 788 in 222 with cast boolits. Awesome range nestled between the hi...
by TomF
Fri Jul 23, 2021 8:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I would like to find out more about this rifle
Replies: 5
Views: 816

Re: I would like to find out more about this rifle

The model 30 came in several configurations....30(2/3 magazine), 30A(Full length magazine), 30TK(Kmart, straight grip, 2/3 mag and 30GT(straight grip, shorter barrel). All were stocked with Birch or other than walnut. It is my observation they are found 30A most common, 30 TK second, 30 w 2/3 mag an...
by TomF
Fri Jul 02, 2021 7:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dating a Leoupold scope
Replies: 3
Views: 525

Re: Dating a Leoupold scope

Call Leupold. They will tell you everything about your scope when you give them the S/N. This is also how you may discern counterfeit Leupold. I called, concerned about a fake, was told mine was real.
by TomF
Tue Jun 29, 2021 8:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My 357 mag journey
Replies: 8
Views: 1064

Re: My 357 mag journey

I use the Ranch Dog 190 and H110 in a Marlin 1894C. It is accurate and Texas whitetails don't like it.
by TomF
Sat May 15, 2021 2:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1894 45 Colt
Replies: 10
Views: 2104

Re: Marlin 1894 45 Colt

Mine is the cowboy model. I cast the LEE 250 gr RF at .453. Load with Unique. Clays on the 100 yd berm are easy. You're gonna like it!
by TomF
Sun Feb 14, 2021 5:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jug Test of 45 Colt+P in 16” Rossi 92
Replies: 8
Views: 737

Re: Jug Test of 45 Colt+P in 16” Rossi 92

Your load will work fine. I load the same bullet with Unique for my Marlin Cowboy. I've taken 6 or 8 Axis deer with it, all 1 shot each. And a turkey at about 80 yards. It is clay target accurate out to 110 yards!!