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by win38-55
Wed Jan 26, 2011 11:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 444 Marlin reloads?
Replies: 6
Views: 947

Re: 444 Marlin reloads?

Give me about 10 days until I get home and tell me which bullet weights intrest you and I can give you loads for a 444 from 207 grains all the way to 400 grains for cast bullets ! And as always these are loads that worked and were safe in MY rifles ! That would be great if you could do that for me....
by win38-55
Wed Jan 26, 2011 5:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: End of days....
Replies: 27
Views: 4584

Re: End of days....

Dec 21 HMMM. Guess I wont have to buy any Christmas gifts that year. Except for me of course. :twisted:
by win38-55
Wed Jan 26, 2011 5:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 444 Marlin reloads?
Replies: 6
Views: 947

444 Marlin reloads?

Any one on here load heavy cast bullets for this monster. If so
I would like to here your favorite recipes. I am thinking about loading some up just want to here
everyone else's recipes. :D
by win38-55
Tue Jan 25, 2011 3:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RCBS or Redding for 38-55 Dies?
Replies: 28
Views: 6091

Re: RCBS or Redding for 38-55 Dies?

The RCBS dies do work, but only sub par in my opinion. When reloading with Cast Performance Bullet LFNGC .378 dia. The Bullet seating dies leaves a real nice ring around the tip of every bullet. If this does still not scare you away from RCBS dies in 38-55. You can contact me and I will sell you a ...
by win38-55
Sat Jan 22, 2011 10:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RCBS or Redding for 38-55 Dies?
Replies: 28
Views: 6091

Re: RCBS or Redding for 38-55 Dies?

The RCBS dies do work, but only sub par in my opinion. When reloading with Cast Performance Bullet LFNGC .378 dia. The Bullet seating dies leaves a real nice ring around the tip of every bullet. If this does still not scare you away from RCBS dies in 38-55. You can contact me and I will sell you a s...
by win38-55
Wed Jan 19, 2011 10:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Long Bow ignorance
Replies: 20
Views: 3858

Re: OT--Long Bow ignorance

Here is an old bear cub that I shoot from time to time it was made in the 1940's
It is 49 pounds and still shoots like a dream after all of these years.
I made the arrows I shoot out of it also. I Love Archery almost as much as I love Guns.
Notice I said almost. :D
by win38-55
Tue Jan 18, 2011 10:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Slightly OT: A Trio of 44's
Replies: 9
Views: 1055

Re: Slightly OT: A Trio of 44's

I dont have three but I do have 2 Rugers. Thought I would post a pic to see how my new camera works also.
by win38-55
Mon Jan 17, 2011 7:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ot- This will expain it all.
Replies: 10
Views: 1432

Re: Ot- This will expain it all.

Glad I was able to understand completely what he was talking about. :lol:
by win38-55
Mon Jan 17, 2011 7:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Long Bow ignorance
Replies: 20
Views: 3858

Re: OT--Long Bow ignorance

I dont know what to tell you on the bow. I am right handed,right eye dominate and shoot a right Handed bow. A righty will hold the Bow in there left hand. And draw with there right. using there right eye for aiming. It might be tough to sell a left handed long bow? Three Rivers archery is the best T...
by win38-55
Mon Jan 17, 2011 2:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cast Lead bullet question?
Replies: 13
Views: 1982

Cast Lead bullet question?

Today I went shooting with some cast lead bullets that I reloaded. I was shooting my Ruger Super Blackhawk at say 20 yds. The first 12-18 rounds were right on the money dead center. After the barrel heated up my lead bullets seemed to turn into flyers. What would cause this to happen. My thinking is...
by win38-55
Thu Jan 06, 2011 7:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT grumpy mood and the 30/30
Replies: 29
Views: 4577

Re: OT grumpy mood and the 30/30

I once had a guy tell me that a 30-30 would bounce off a deer and not kill it. It sure was great watching his reaction after my Hunting Partner showed him the deer he killed with his 30-30 Marlin 336 with open sights at 100 yds with handloads. He just stood there with that look on his face. After th...
by win38-55
Wed Dec 29, 2010 9:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 444p reloading question.
Replies: 8
Views: 1939

Marlin 444p reloading question.

I have a Marlin 444p that I want to do some reloading for. I cannot seem to find the Hornady 265 grain interlock's any where for a very long time. I have shot Hornady 240 gr XTPs out of it but I am still not very happy with the XTP's. I do have about 1000 240 gr SWC bevel base cast lead bullets layi...
by win38-55
Fri Dec 24, 2010 8:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: New Rifle Introduction
Replies: 22
Views: 2438

Re: OT: New Rifle Introduction

Where is the lever on that thing. + 1 on the Bi pod location. :shock:
by win38-55
Fri Dec 24, 2010 8:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good morning & Merry Christmas
Replies: 14
Views: 2222

Re: Good morning & Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all of our lever gun brothers out there. Hopefully someone
on here can post some nice pics of there red ryder bb guns this wonderful Christmas Eve Day. :D
by win38-55
Mon Dec 20, 2010 5:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good Hunting with my Son
Replies: 22
Views: 2570

Re: Good Hunting with my Son

It looks like both of you had a great time. I am sure he will remember that hunt as long as he lives.
Congrats on a Great hunt with your son. :D
by win38-55
Wed Dec 08, 2010 10:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Mosin-Nagant
Replies: 47
Views: 8071

Re: OT- Mosin-Nagant

I have 4 Mosin Nagant 91/30 rifles. They are fairly accurate for an old rifle. You do have to watch what you buy though. I only paid 69 bucks for one of mine and it shoots 1.5 inch groups at 100 all day long. I think one reason they are so cheap is that, there are millions of these rifles out there,...
by win38-55
Sat Dec 04, 2010 11:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Happy B/Day Shasta & Buffboy
Replies: 8
Views: 734

Re: OT Happy B/Day Shasta & Buffboy

Happy Birthday. I hope you guys had a great day. The Venison and blackberry's sounds like you had a great birthday.
Again Happy birthday to the both of you. :D
by win38-55
Sat Dec 04, 2010 11:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The meat wagon
Replies: 12
Views: 1431

Re: The meat wagon

Wow! Them look like some real deer hunters there. Tell them congrats on a great hunt.
by win38-55
Sat Dec 04, 2010 11:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ouchie... bullets make holes in meat... Wk 11 Update
Replies: 108
Views: 11398

Re: Ouchie... A painful Reminder

Be glad you were not shooting what I was today or you would not have a hand.
.50 Cal Black powder. You should see a doctor just to be on the safe side.
You never know what other problems this may cause. Hope you start feeling better.
by win38-55
Sun Nov 28, 2010 6:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Happy Birthday Mike D. and win38-55
Replies: 15
Views: 1510

Re: OT Happy Birthday Mike D. and win38-55

Thank you, I had a great birthday spent most of it with family.
Wanted to get out to shoot my muzzle loader but it did not happen.
Had a wonderful birthday, better than most. Thanks again guy and gals. :D
by win38-55
Sat Nov 27, 2010 11:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: loads for 38-55 Cowboy
Replies: 13
Views: 2304

Re: loads for 38-55 Cowboy

conger wrote:Thanks to all who have responded. I am from Central Washington. Wapato on the reservation.

Welcome to our forum, there is a great amount of info to be had on this site.
You can learn just about anything on here. Again welcome to our forum.
by win38-55
Sat Nov 27, 2010 11:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: loads for 38-55 Cowboy
Replies: 13
Views: 2304

Re: loads for 38-55 Cowboy

Wow Hobie that is exactly what I use in my 38-55 loads. Works great and is very accurate.
Mine are 2.501 OAL, 260grain .378dia LFNGC Cast performance bullets. 28 Grains IMR 3031.
Works great in my guns. :D
by win38-55
Fri Nov 26, 2010 10:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Bizarre Take on "You'll Put Your Eye Out" Red Ryder
Replies: 16
Views: 1998

Re: OT- "You'll Put Your Eye Out" Red Ryder

Wow BB guns did not used to be that powerful when I was a kid.
Bad Video though, probably should be yanked off of youtube.
Anti Gunners got enough ammo against us lets not give them any more.
by win38-55
Wed Nov 24, 2010 8:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My First Levergun Deer
Replies: 19
Views: 3403

Re: My First Levergun Deer

I got my first lever gun deer this year also. I dropped a 7 point Dead in its tracks with a 170 grain remy core loc bullet.
My hunting partner last year did the same thing on a doe. Both deer never took another step with the ol dirty thirty.
I am sold on the 30-30 as the ultimate deer round.
by win38-55
Sun Nov 21, 2010 12:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wife's deer 2010 updated
Replies: 30
Views: 4490

Re: Wife's deer 2010

That is a very nice deer. Tell her congrats, She looks very happy.
Nice gun by the way. :D
by win38-55
Fri Nov 19, 2010 8:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2010 Northern Michigan Hunt pics. "Graphic"
Replies: 9
Views: 1477

Re: 2010 Northern Michigan Hunt pics. "Graphic"

I shot this deer in Charlevoix County Michigan, near a town called East Jordan.
This was my first ever buck on the old family farm,It made me very happy, more so than all of the other bucks I have shot.
Felt great shooting a deer where so many other family members of the past had shot them. :D
by win38-55
Fri Nov 19, 2010 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2010 Northern Michigan Hunt pics. "Graphic"
Replies: 9
Views: 1477

Re: 2010 Northern Michigan Hunt pics. "Graphic"

The Deer was aged by Michigan DNR at 2 years. Weight was around 180-190 not exactly sure but it felt heavier
than the smaller doe I shot this year in archery season which went 150. I would say it is probably about average for a
Michigan deer of its age of 2 years.
by win38-55
Fri Nov 19, 2010 6:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2010 Northern Michigan Hunt pics. "Graphic"
Replies: 9
Views: 1477

2010 Northern Michigan Hunt pics. "Graphic"

Went to Northwest Michigan For Opening week of Firearm season. I had a very sucessfull hunt. Nov 16 I shot this nice 7 point. I was using a Marlin 336ss 30-30. With 170 grain Remington core loc bullets. Deer was 25 yds away Dropped Him where I shot him. No tracking needed. Think I am sold on the pow...
by win38-55
Sat Nov 13, 2010 9:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT a Little - Today's Hunt
Replies: 9
Views: 1081

Re: OT a Little - Today's Hunt

Nice deer congrats. It is awesome that you used a rifle that holds a special meaning for you. I am heading to the Michigan North woods later today to start our 15 day Michigan gun season. I am taking a Marlin 336 ss 30-30. And a Savage Model 110. In .300 Mag as a back up gun. I am Mainly going to us...
by win38-55
Wed Nov 10, 2010 11:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: and one down for me.
Replies: 18
Views: 2527

Re: and one down for me.

I have a good friend that has a 6mm Remington Rifle. He swears by this as the ultimate deer slayer.
6mm and .243 are almost identical rounds. Good for you Nice deer. :D
by win38-55
Wed Nov 10, 2010 9:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Happy Birthday US Marine Corp
Replies: 17
Views: 2125

Re: OT - Happy Birthday US Marine Corp

Happy Marine Corp Birthday. To all of my fellow Devil Dogs out there.
Happy 235. :D
by win38-55
Wed Nov 10, 2010 9:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It ain't Wyoming or Montana or Alaska but it is HOME
Replies: 16
Views: 2369

Re: It ain't Wyoming or Montana or Alaska but it is HOME

Nice pic. It looks like a nice place to go hunting. The nice thing about that, over Alaska or Montana is
that you do not have to travel too far to get there, when you call it home.
Again nice pic.
by win38-55
Tue Nov 09, 2010 10:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which Rifles?
Replies: 13
Views: 1524

Re: Which Rifles?

I am having the same problem at this very moment. I have 4 days until I am at deer camp, and still have not made up my mind on what I should bring. I am for sure bringing my Marlin 336ss in 30-30. I am for sure bringing my 44 Super Blackhawk revolver. This is where it gets really tough. I have so ma...
by win38-55
Thu Nov 04, 2010 8:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Saturn V launch
Replies: 12
Views: 1684

Re: OT: Saturn V launch

Wow someone could have mistaken that for an ICBM launch. That was nuts. :D
I like it.
by win38-55
Thu Nov 04, 2010 8:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 32-20 for whitetail deer
Replies: 21
Views: 9756

Re: 32-20 for whitetail deer

The 32-20 is fine for killing deer. Take a look at my Great Grandfather here in 1912 with his 32-20.
It is an 1873 Winchester in 32-20 the gun was made in 1884. I am sure he shot many deer dead with his.
by win38-55
Thu Nov 04, 2010 8:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Home is the hunter...
Replies: 17
Views: 1727

Re: Home is the hunter...

That is a nice looking deer congrats. That is an incredibly long shot I cannot even imagine shooting that far.
Where I hunt in Michigan my longest shot is maybe 60-75 yds. Congrats. :D
by win38-55
Sat Oct 30, 2010 11:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 3rd Deer of the Season
Replies: 9
Views: 1042

Re: 3rd Deer of the Season

Great looking deer. Congrats, :D I bet she taste good.
by win38-55
Sat Oct 30, 2010 11:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Elk Camp 2010--Success!!! (pic heavy)
Replies: 28
Views: 3752

Re: Elk Camp 2010--Success!!! (pic heavy)

Wow that is awesome. Love the pics. Congrats on a great hunt. :D
by win38-55
Mon Oct 25, 2010 7:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT. Vintage Hunting pic.
Replies: 4
Views: 668

OT. Vintage Hunting pic.

Here is a picture of my Grandfather with his deer. Taken in Northern Michigan in 1941.
Bad pic but it is the best I can do with what I got.
by win38-55
Tue Oct 19, 2010 10:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tree Stands
Replies: 24
Views: 2160

Re: Tree Stands

Climbers are for young guys in really good shape. Either get a 20 foot climbing stick with a nice big stand. Or a ladder stand, and make sure you put either one of these in a good area because they are a pain in the rump to move. The ladder stands are harder to put up, but once they are up they work...
by win38-55
Tue Oct 19, 2010 10:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What to do with an unsatisfactory lever gun????
Replies: 43
Views: 7385

Re: What to do with an unsatisfactory lever gun????

I like the idea of boring out or having it bored out to a 38-55.
Either that or make it a wall hanger. :D
by win38-55
Sun Oct 17, 2010 7:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lost One Of The Good Ones Yesterday
Replies: 25
Views: 2470

Re: Lost One Of The Good Ones Yesterday

Sorry for your great loss. That generation was some of the best.
My heartfelt prayers go out to you and your family. :cry:
by win38-55
Mon Oct 11, 2010 10:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: New Mosin-Nagant
Replies: 38
Views: 4034

Re: OT: New Mosin-Nagant

That is a very nice rifle. I currently own 4. They are probably the best buy on the gun market today. 2 of mine only cost me 69 dollars a piece. I like shooting bulgarian ammo out of mine. It is light ball ammo but it works good for me. Also make sure when you buy ammo do not buy the lacquered cases...
by win38-55
Wed Oct 06, 2010 9:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fresh Venison in the freezer.
Replies: 17
Views: 2090

Re: Fresh Venison in the freezer.

Mac in Mo wrote:Good eats there. I can't wait for some fresh backstraps.


Kevin
There already gone! And they were good on the old Barbie. :D
by win38-55
Wed Oct 06, 2010 9:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fresh Venison in the freezer.
Replies: 17
Views: 2090

Fresh Venison in the freezer.

Went out opening weekend for Bow Season in michigan and shot this Oct 2 2010.
Not a monster by any means but meat none the less.
by win38-55
Tue Sep 28, 2010 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Me Thinks My 95 Wrangler Is Getting Old :-(
Replies: 14
Views: 1533

Re: OT: Me Thinks My 95 Wrangler Is Getting Old :-(

That is what is know in the Auto Industry as a Jounce Bumper. It is used to limit suspension travel.
Should be a very easy part to replace. Should be just a 12 MM nut holding it on to the frame or rear axle housing.
by win38-55
Mon Sep 20, 2010 9:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Only One
Replies: 56
Views: 9288

Re: Only One

It would have to be My Ruger Super Blackhawk. 44 Mag 7.5 inch bbl.
This is the only pistol anyone should ever need. It will do most anything well except conceal.
But who needs to conceal when you carry a peice like this. :D
by win38-55
Sun Sep 19, 2010 9:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My New Arrows
Replies: 20
Views: 2691

Re: My New Arrows

Those are some great looking arrows. I make my own arrows from Port Orford Cedar.
The best part of a wood arrow is the smell after it breaks, Very nice aroma. Enjoy. :D
by win38-55
Sat Sep 11, 2010 7:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin Firearms ?
Replies: 5
Views: 998

Marlin Firearms ?

Does any one know when they plan on shutting down production at the North Haven plant.
And has any one seen any new Marlins coming out of that plant, I was wondering if the quality
is ok or starting to go down hill. :?:
by win38-55
Sat Sep 11, 2010 7:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT...Homecoming at last
Replies: 34
Views: 3774

Re: OT...Homecoming at last

That is great. Enjoy your time together. I hope he is doing much better.