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I have messed with a Howell conversion cylinder for a Ruger Old Army a bit. It was fun and worked as advertised, but unsure how truly “useful” it is. While a sample size of only one, this one wasn’t finicky. The entire load/unload process probably took about as long using it as loading the original ...

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In my teen years and into college we hunted and ate a lot of squirrels and rabbits. A friend’s dad would take us small game hunting every weekend. We’d often give some of our take to an old widow who lived nearby. She was German and would make squirrel sausage out of them. Now that I am retired I ho...

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I use 23 gr. of IMR4227 in my Winchester 94 and the H110 load in my B 92 Browning. But my knuckle busting Dragoon trigger guard on the Super Blackhawk not so much, I found a good plinker with my cast Lee 429-200 rf and 10 grain of Unique and it is pretty accurate. The 240 XTP and 18 gr. of 2400 is ...

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Angry little devil!
I always wanted to hunt javelinas, especially with a handgun. Still on my list.

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I’ve had a Contender in 22 Hornet for many years. I’ve used it on all sorts of vermin such as squirrels, groundhogs, crows, etc. While I haven’t used it on one, I feel it would prove effective on coyote, within proper range of course With a 40 gr. Sierra SP and H110 mine has proven incredibly accura...

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I read it a couple of years ago. To echo everyone else, it was a very good read.

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Praying for her, and the rest of your family, now.

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Nice! I've always wanted to hunt javelinas with a handgun.

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That is beautiful. You did a great job. Not gonna lie, I'm a little envious.

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Thank you to everyone for the well wishes on my birthday. Spent the evening with my children and their significant others. Overall an excellent day.

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Sweet looking truck and pretty cool it made the calendar!
I learned to drive a standard on my Dad's 1957 3/4 ton Stepside Chevy. 283 V-8 with "3 on the tree." We had it around as a spare vehicle for many years. It looked nowhere near as nice as yours but I sometimes miss that old truck.

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I've always wanted an old flat fender Willys jeep. To have purchased one new in the box, so to speak, would be wild. In college I came close to buying a 1950 or 51 Willys pickup. It needed quite a bit of work but all were things I could fix. I reasoned it would become my hunting/fishing rig. I was a...

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I agree, 250 yards is around my limit on live animals. Have I taken big game further? Yes, but I was extremely picky about the shot and conditions had to be perfect. Those longer range shots have invariably been with my old Model 700 in 270 Winchester that I bought new 44 years ago. That rifle has a...

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I have heard varying opinions regarding how they taste. The wild hog I took made incredible sausage but overall my family was not impressed with the taste. I've always wanted to hunt javelina with a handgun. They're on my list.

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I was fortunate to see Bill Jordan put on a demo when I was a kid. He appeared at our Memorial hall in town and Dad took me to see him. Bill put on a great show, telling stories and doing some incredible shooting with wax bullets if I recall correctly. I recall sitting there memorized. Years later I...

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I bought my son a Crosman Optimus in .177 last year for Christmas. He needed something to eliminate some pesky squirrels around his place. For the price we were both impressed with the accuracy and power. According to him it did the job, killing quickly. I think the price was around $150. Given the ...

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I also have one of those, autographed and all. I was unaware of the inaccuracies, good to know. Not sure what they're worth. I picked mine up years ago for something like $5 or $10 at a gun show.

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I spent this season with my Winchester 94 in 375 Win. Despite seeing a number of deer I ended the season empty handed. My go to load, which has accounted for deer in the past, is 30 gr of Reloder 7 over 265 gr cast Lyman GCFP.

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Wow, definitely looks like a good day! Congratulations.

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Someone sells a "plug" to replace the lock. But the real turn off for me is the beauty of the original lines were ruined when the frame was expanded to allow room for the lock. On the J-Frames the hammer is somewhat hidden by the frame compared to the older models. The newer revolvers are...

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I wore Levi's for probably 30+ years but at some point the fit seemed to change and the price went crazy. Tried several brands before ending up with Wranglers. For me, the 13MWZ Cowboy Cut are closest to what used to be a Levi 505, fit wise, for me. I've been satisfied with them, they seem consisten...

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To echo what others have already stated, I think it would be an excellent buy. I picked up a slick Browning Centennial model 92 about 3 years ago and paid substantially more than $600.

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I have an old FWB 124 in .177 that runs in the 830-850 fps range and kills squirrels and rabbits cleanly. It prefers JSB Exacts at 8.44 gr. In my humble experience, faster velocities gets you flatter trajectories but if the shot is well placed it really doesn't matter.

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I recently had the opportunity to handle a new 1894 Classic in 357. A sample of one I know but looking it over I was favorably impressed. I would still like to have a 357 lever gun. The new 1894 is high on my 'want' list.

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I second the 45 ACP recommendation. It's a lot of fun and if you happen to have an autoloader in matching caliber, so much the better.

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Nice, especially for the price. My dad has a similar looking one only hammerless. As near as we can determine it seems to be a Model 2, Second Model, first variation and manufactured in or around 1896. It is a blackpowder model with a safety lever in the trigger, like a Glock. As a young man I shot ...

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I agree with wvfarrier, it looks a LOT like a Henry. With that said however, I rather like it. For my purposes it checks a lot of boxes, other than caliber. I already have a BL-92 in 44. I would love an all weather levergun in 357 with loading gate loading option, threaded barrel with a peep and a r...

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Back in my early to late 20’s I thought recoil was no big deal. We’d shoot all day long with full house .44 Magnum loads of H-110 and 240 grain bullets. I thought it was fun. Same with .357’s or .45-70’s, I felt they needed to be full house. Looking back I question why? Now days I prefer my 44 loads...

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I've also got an old set of 7x42 JC Penny field glasses from the '70's that are surprisingly good, though they need new eyepiece cups since the originals were eaten by mice when I left them in a hangar. If anyone knows a source for old bino parts I'd appreciate the info. Funny you mention JC Penney...

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Wow, congratulations!

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My late wife had a S&W 380 EZ as "her gun." Dealing with moderate to severe RA, it was one of the few handguns she could operate and shoot comfortably and we tried a number of them. She opted for the model with the safety. Overall hers was a good gun in my opinion, reliable, accurate e...

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I picked up a Browning 92 Centennial in 44 a couple of years ago. It was like new in the box with the original paperwork and manual. I really like it and it’s a lot of fun to shoot. Along with the 92 there was also a Browning 1886 in 45-70, both had been taken in on trade. While tempted I only had e...

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My wife suffered with moderate to severe RA for over 5 years before her death. Diagnosis was difficult at first because she did not show the normal markers. Initially her doctors tried steroids, methotrexate, Humira and Lyrica. All helped to some degree. For a while she even tried CDB oil but accord...

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Thanks everyone. As a friend's father once told me, after a certain age any birthday above ground is a good one. This one qualifies.

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I've had cataracts removed from both eyes, the first at 54. To be honest I was pretty apprehensive at first. I mean heck, they're cutting on my eye. While I thought my vision wasn't that bad before I saw a marked improvement afterwards. Vision is now 20/20, with one eye slightly better. I'd say don'...

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Try page 424 of the "The Handloader's Manual of Cartridge Conversions," by John J. Donnelly. If you can't find it let me know and I can at least send you a picture of that page.

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Old No. 7’s story brought a laugh because it reminds me of a similar tale when I was in school. My hunting partner and I decided we were going to learn taxidermy. So one fall day we ventured out with our .410 shotguns and each killed a large red or fox squirrel. Coming back to his house we sat on th...

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I don't have a lot of experience with different presses but have had my Rock Chucker for 45 years and it works as well as it did when I got it. I can't imagine how I could ever wear it out.

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I watched it this weekend and enjoyed it. I thought the cinematography was excellent and liked the gritty overall feel the film had. With that said, I felt it strayed pretty far from the original book in some regards. I also wasn’t a fan of the ending of where soldiers were sent into battle 15 minut...

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Some interesting ideas. I too carry a bag in each of my vehicles but they’re more along the lines of a “Get Home” bag, to get back if I’m away when things go south. As several others have indicated, I’m not planning to go anywhere but shelter in place at home. Each bag contains a first aid kit, ponc...

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All these posts about the Ruger Old Army has made me realize I haven't had mine out in a along time. Going to have to fix that.

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Thanks for the info. I had a blued Old Army for years that I'd bought from one of my best friend's dad while I was in college. About 20 years ago, after the passing of his dad, my friend inquired about it with the hope of buying it back. He ended up trading me a stainless Old Army for his dad's pist...

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We keep my daughter's Red Ryder BB gun by the back door. In the winter we have squirrels that keep climbing onto our bird feeders. After they get shot in the butt a few times they tend to stay on the ground and off the feeders. Works well to keep them out of the garden in the summer too.

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I shot some of those Hornady 220's in my first rifle years ago. How do they work for you?
I have a bunch of the Sierra 200 gr. soft points but have not shot any in this gun. It just seemed to me like a caliber that called out for a big lead bullet, lol.

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After some experimentation my personal 375 Winchester load is a charge of Reloder 7 topped with a Lyman #375449 gas checked bullet. It clocks at around 1,800 fps and has accounted for several deer. While several other loads shot well my rifle preferred this load. Back in the 1980’s I had an early Wi...

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LOL I was on a .22 rimfire rifle team, and even carried it to school. They were kid of strict, I had to store it in the principles office during the day LOL Interesting. Did you furnish your own rifle or was it "issued" to you? Both the high school I attended as well as the college furnis...

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I have always enjoyed shooting airguns. They are an excellent way to practice your shooting skills and things such as trigger control, breathing, etc. I find it can be rewarding as well as humbling at times. It's something you can do in your backyard or basement for hours with minimal cash outlay. I...

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I've carried a Cadet Alox daily for a number of years now and love it. Honestly it's the handiest pocket knife I have ever carried. My son coveted mine so much we bought him his own for Christmas several years ago. That's probably the only reason I still have mine. I can say I have used every tool o...

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I've used Titegroup in 9mm Parabellum for some time now. For me it has proven exceptionally accurate, routinely putting 10 shots into 3" at 25 yards. I'm sure many can shoot much better but for me, shooting two handed unbraced, this is quite good. Once my supply of Unique runs low I'll probably...

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Handgun silhouette was the reason I bought a Super Blackhawk in the late 70s. My best friend bought a S&W 29 and we both competed back in the day. While never a serious threat to anyone, score wise, we had fun. Haven't heard of anyone shooting that in decades. Sad really.

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