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by win38-55
Thu Sep 22, 2011 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 Winchester does it again.
Replies: 25
Views: 4154

Re: 30-30 Winchester does it again.

Les Staley wrote:If'n I remember right, the good ole 30-30 has always worked pretty well up around East Jordan... congrats..Les
That is almost a scarry :shock: statement on your part because that is exactly where I was at. :o :o :o :o :o :o
by win38-55
Tue Sep 20, 2011 3:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 Winchester does it again.
Replies: 25
Views: 4154

Re: 30-30 Winchester does it again.

Thanks for all of the replys. I do love my 30-30 for deer hunting. I have lots of different calibers
I could use, but for some reason I grab the 30-30 every time. I dont know why it just seems like the right thing to shoot a deer with. :D :D :D Thanks again.
by win38-55
Mon Sep 19, 2011 9:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 Winchester does it again.
Replies: 25
Views: 4154

30-30 Winchester does it again.

Went out over the weekend in Northern Michigan for an early antlerless hunt. Sunday morning I shot on a nice size doe. I was using a Marlin 336 ss in the grand ol 30-30win, with a leopold 3x9 scope. Shot was taken at appx 50 yds in a hay field. I screwed up a bit because this gun is sighted in to sh...
by win38-55
Fri Sep 09, 2011 3:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Spark plug question
Replies: 18
Views: 1934

Re: OT: Spark plug question

I always use dielectric grease between the boot and the spark plug. This is mainly for keeping the moisture out of the contact area. Another tip is to always use Anti Seize on the threads of the new spark plug. This will aid in keeping it from becoming frozen in the threads of the head. Trust me on ...
by win38-55
Sat Sep 03, 2011 10:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .30-30 OAL for Reloading
Replies: 6
Views: 4227

Re: .30-30 OAL for Reloading

For my 30-30 loads I use 150 Grain Winchester bullets. Set to an overall length of 2.555 and have never had a problem.
I also use 31 grains of IMR 3031 which makes for a real nice shooting bullet. Along with CCI benchrest primers. :D :D :D
by win38-55
Wed Jul 20, 2011 10:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Running out of LEAD ???
Replies: 22
Views: 3394

Re: Running out of LEAD ???

The reason the world is running out of lead is because I got it all. :lol: :lol: :lol:
I have it stored it nice shiny brass cases. :lol: :lol: :lol:
by win38-55
Wed Jul 20, 2011 10:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The 30-30--greater than I thought
Replies: 52
Views: 10505

Re: The 30-30--greater than I thought

I have lots of different calibers I can shoot/hunt with. But my go to deer rifle is a Marlin 336ss. With a Leopold VX3 3x9x40 scope. This gun is very very very accurate with this setup. The last deer I shot with it died right where I shot him at. Not one step more. If I had to get rid of all my guns...
by win38-55
Sun Jul 10, 2011 8:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not too OT.....Coffee Mugs and going green...
Replies: 9
Views: 1226

Re: Not too OT.....Coffee Mugs and going green...

Cool mug, thats the mug I need for work. I am sure I would get some strange looks carrying that
mug around the shop. :lol: :lol: :lol:
by win38-55
Sun May 22, 2011 7:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My new Lee Classic turret press arrived!
Replies: 22
Views: 3039

Re: My new Lee Classic turret press arrived!

Topside. What kind of ammo are you loading with the press?
by win38-55
Sun May 22, 2011 6:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My new Lee Classic turret press arrived!
Replies: 22
Views: 3039

Re: My new Lee Classic turret press arrived!

Lee Equipment is really great stuff. ESP the Lee Classic turret. This press can just about keep up with a
Dillon 550 and it even advances by itself. what more could a reloader want in a press.
For loading pistol rounds you will never need another press. Glad to hear you like it. :D :D :D :D
by win38-55
Thu Apr 28, 2011 6:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Neat old photo
Replies: 22
Views: 3925

Re: OT--Neat old photo

Nice photo. Thanks for sharing, I have never seen that one before. :)
by win38-55
Wed Apr 27, 2011 9:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Finally, a black rifle
Replies: 18
Views: 2698

Re: OT - Finally, a black rifle

Nice Rifle for under 600. I do not have any black rifles, one day I will probably buy one.
The only rifle I have like that is this, in 7.63x39 with a 40 round mag.
She shoots real nice and sprays steel core bullets like there is no tommorow. :twisted:
by win38-55
Sat Apr 23, 2011 7:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Went shooting today.
Replies: 8
Views: 1146

Re: Went shooting today.

I have a Savage 110 in .300 Win Mag. With a very cheap Simmons scope mounted to
it. This gun will shoot less than 1 inch groups at 100. :shock: Them 110's are really accuracte rifles. :D
by win38-55
Sun Apr 17, 2011 8:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--European mounts
Replies: 24
Views: 3282

Re: OT--European mounts

Here is my one and only Euro that was done by flesh eating beatles. Only had to wait about 2 weeks and it was done. Here are the before and after photos. My other euro mount is out back buried until august. I will never do that again you have to wait too long. If you want a euro mount done right tak...
by win38-55
Sun Apr 17, 2011 8:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: So far off topic it is an outrage (my daughter's last)
Replies: 46
Views: 5829

Re: OT: So far off topic it is an outrage (my daughter's last)

That was really a good performance you should be very proud of her.
Nicely done. Thanks for posting.
by win38-55
Thu Apr 14, 2011 8:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good Companion To Lyman 48th Edition Reloading Manual?
Replies: 9
Views: 1273

Re: Good Companion To Lyman 48th Edition Reloading Manual?

I like the Lee Reloading Manual. For a good general manual I do not think there is
no better. The Hornady Manual works good also if you shoot Hornady bullets. :D
by win38-55
Sun Apr 10, 2011 10:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Son competed in his first Cowboy Match (pic heavy)
Replies: 40
Views: 5102

Re: OT Son competed in his first Cowboy Match (pic heavy)

That looks like he had a great time. I am sure he will remember that first event forever.
Will you adopt me and take me to my first event. :D
by win38-55
Sun Apr 10, 2011 8:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Saddle Ring Leather Wrap
Replies: 29
Views: 9353

Re: Saddle Ring Leather Wrap

I was always wondering if one of those single point slings would work on my trapper.
Anyone here use one of the newer single points out there?
by win38-55
Sat Apr 09, 2011 10:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "New" Marlin in the house
Replies: 8
Views: 1517

Re: "New" Marlin in the house

That is a nice looking Marlin let us know how she shoots. :D
by win38-55
Sat Apr 09, 2011 10:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Favorite "Fred Bear" Quote
Replies: 23
Views: 3990

Re: My Favorite "Fred Bear" Quote

Here is one of my favorite quotes from the MAN. "To the housewife a piece of meat wrapped neatly in plastic has no more emotional effect than a bunch of carrots. But let someone say he is going hunting and her heart bleeds with sympathy for the game. " Fred Bear Fred Bear will always have ...
by win38-55
Wed Mar 30, 2011 3:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Deer pics, dead or alive.
Replies: 39
Views: 7386

Re: Deer pics, dead or alive.

Here are some deer pics that I took at our place up in Northern Michigan. The Dead one is the one I shot last year with my Marlin 336ss in 30-30-win. It is amazing that the old dirty thirty is still capable of killing deer since they have been recently modified not to die with such bullets. :twisted:
by win38-55
Mon Mar 28, 2011 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30 30 die question..... reload question....
Replies: 14
Views: 2513

Re: 30 30 die question..... reload question....

I use the Lee Universal case expanding die. Works like a charm on cast lead loads.
I actually had to use it tonight on some tight fitting nickle .300 Win mag cases.
Works good with all calibers. Here are the .300 rounds that I used it on tonight.
by win38-55
Mon Mar 21, 2011 6:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bullets Spinning on Ice
Replies: 14
Views: 2945

Re: Bullets Spinning on Ice

From a personal experience, shooting at Ice in a lake is a really bad idea. I once had a 22 Long Rifle round fired from a Ruger 10/22 come straight back at me with incredible velocity. I think it missed my head by about an inch. :shock: Things to put in the old memory bank, Do not shoot at ice dummy...
by win38-55
Mon Mar 21, 2011 5:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Mosin Nagant question
Replies: 48
Views: 7973

Re: Another Mosin Nagant question

I have 4 Mosin Nagant rifle's in my collection and I would shoot anyone of them at any time.
They are very fun to shoot and the price is not bad either. Plus you can actually shoot real
centerfire cartridges for less than .17 cents each that in itself is a reason to go blow off some rounds. :)
by win38-55
Sun Mar 20, 2011 7:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Re: Sell me on a Handgun Caliber
Replies: 35
Views: 6143

Re: Sell me on a Handgun Caliber

I personally like the 44 Mag for it's wide range of use. You can go target shooting with it if you load em down a bit. You can hunt Whitetail Deer with it, You can even use it for Bear defense in the wild's. not to mention it is just one of those Caliber's every gun guy should own at least one. Here...
by win38-55
Thu Mar 17, 2011 4:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got to keep a cool head.
Replies: 15
Views: 3225

Re: Got to keep a cool head.

What a bunch of knuckle heads on both sides. The one doing the chaseing, in my neck of the woods probably
would have been shot. The Idiot pulling the gun out is defiently out of control also.
Looks to me both partys here are at fault. :cry:
by win38-55
Sat Mar 12, 2011 9:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's for dinner....
Replies: 6
Views: 1073

Re: What's for dinner....

Sounds as if you are eating better alone, than with the family. Funny how that works. :wink:
by win38-55
Sat Mar 12, 2011 9:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm not a carpenter - My 10-gun rack - Completed 3/11/11
Replies: 27
Views: 4712

Re: I'm not a carpenter - My 10-gun rack - Completed 3/11/11

That is a very nice looking rifle rack. Thanks for posting pics. Looks like you are a Carpenter now. :D
by win38-55
Wed Mar 02, 2011 10:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Butchering a Russian... (91/30 to 91/59ish)
Replies: 90
Views: 11453

Re: OT - Butchering a Russian... (91/30)

Don't do it you are wrecking a fine firearm. Go buy a pistol and wear it if you need a
truck gun. Please dont do it, Save the firearm. :cry:
by win38-55
Sat Feb 26, 2011 10:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The 30-30's "magic bullet"
Replies: 20
Views: 3417

Re: The 30-30's "magic bullet"

170 Grain Core locs for this Deer Hunter. Usually drops Whitetail dead in there tracks.
Last 2 deer I shot dropped with 1 foot from where I shot em. :D
by win38-55
Sat Feb 26, 2011 9:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm not a carpenter - My 10-gun rack - Completed 3/11/11
Replies: 27
Views: 4712

Re: I'm not a carpenter

Looks good so far. Here is a site you might be able to come up with some kind of idea on what to do
next. I built one of there racks in an afternoon and it came out great. I started using it at deer camp to hold everyone's guns.

http://7.62x54r.net/MosinID/MosinRacks.htm
by win38-55
Fri Feb 25, 2011 2:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin Model 1936
Replies: 13
Views: 4566

Re: Marlin Model 1936

I have a model 1936 in 30-30. I was just wondering what the stamp on the
barrel of your rifle says, Mine says model 36 rc. A pic would be nice if possible.
I think my barrel might have been changed at one time. I am not sure.
by win38-55
Tue Feb 22, 2011 8:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to Reloading
Replies: 36
Views: 5493

Re: New to Reloading

Get a Single Stage to learn the basics on. It is not money wasted, even if you decide to move
to a progressive latter on. you can always use the single stage for other things such as a Decapping station
or even a lube sizer. Start with the basics.
by win38-55
Tue Feb 22, 2011 4:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to Reloading
Replies: 36
Views: 5493

Re: New to Reloading

If you are looking to do occasional once or twice a week shooting, a single stage will do it. There should be no reason that you could not load at least 100-200 rounds of ammo in a few hours on a single stage. I have two presses one is a lee classic cast that I use for loading rifle rounds with. The...
by win38-55
Sun Feb 20, 2011 11:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hornady Reloading
Replies: 11
Views: 2847

Re: Hornady Reloading

I do not personally own any Hornady reloading equipment. So I cannot really say anything about that. I think the best possible press to learn on would be a Lee Classic Cast. Or if you were going to do alot of pistol shooting a Lee classic turret press 4 hole. I like the Lee reloading stuff for newbi...
by win38-55
Sat Feb 19, 2011 9:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Flying Old Glory
Replies: 26
Views: 3316

Re: OT - Flying Old Glory

Mike D. wrote:Our flag has been flying 24/7 since 2001. No silly HOAs here, the 'hood is over 90 yrs old. :D
I hear you there, ever since 9/11 the Flag has been flying at my house.
The only time it comes down is when it gets really windy outside.
by win38-55
Sun Feb 13, 2011 11:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Way OT-First Goats
Replies: 16
Views: 2497

Re: Way OT-First Goats

Nice looking goats. You should take that crushed beer can out from there pen.
They might try eating it. :lol: They do like eating everything.
by win38-55
Sun Feb 13, 2011 10:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Midway greed?
Replies: 45
Views: 7719

Re: Midway greed?

I dont think they are being greedy. They are just trying to run a business the best they can. If the lose money because someone only buys something for say 2.50 but it cost them 3.00 to get it processed they lose money. Thus having to pass it on to the rest of us suckers that spend insane amounts of...
by win38-55
Fri Feb 11, 2011 11:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Going hoggin'! What to use? Update/question
Replies: 25
Views: 3233

Re: Going hoggin'! What to use?

I would use the .303 Brit gun. That should put some pork on the ground. :D
by win38-55
Thu Feb 10, 2011 10:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Lee 6 Cavity molds.
Replies: 11
Views: 1928

OT: Lee 6 Cavity molds.

I think I am going to finally try my hand at bullet casting. I have decided to load for my 44 Mag. I was just wondering what everyones thoughts are on the Lee 6 Cavity molds? The main reason I thought this would be good is because the amount of bullets it can make. Or should a new caster start out w...
by win38-55
Thu Feb 10, 2011 5:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scope choice on a Marlin 3030 Model 30
Replies: 10
Views: 1561

Re: Scope choice on a Marlin 3030 Model 30

I put a Leopold VX III 3x9x40 on my Marlin 336 SS. Some would say it is way too much scope. But not for me this gun shoots 3/4 inch groups at 100 until the barrel heats up. When I hunt with it in deep woods I just crank the power down to 3. If I had to put another scope on one of my 30-30's it would...
by win38-55
Sun Feb 06, 2011 10:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Green Bay!
Replies: 22
Views: 2517

Re: Green Bay!

The half time show was horrible. Probably the worst half time show ever.
If they would have left Slash up there by himself and his guitar it would
of been a better show.Bad Bad Bad :cry:
by win38-55
Sat Feb 05, 2011 10:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .30-30 Powerpoint vs. Nosler Partition
Replies: 18
Views: 4172

Re: .30-30 Powerpoint vs. Nosler Partition

I would use Remy Core Locs myself for a 100 pound pig. 170 gr Should drop em like the Hammer of Thor. :D
by win38-55
Wed Feb 02, 2011 3:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 336BL Couldn't stop myself
Replies: 6
Views: 1164

Re: 336BL Couldn't stop myself

We want photo's. :cry:
by win38-55
Sun Jan 30, 2011 10:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I saw this ad for a Ruger 44
Replies: 17
Views: 2461

Re: I saw this ad for a Ruger 44

I still have mine - my first centerfire revolver, also a "200th Year" model. There are bigger, badder revolvers out there, but that one sure makes you feel like you're some ancient god that can throw fireballs with the pointing of a finger... All sorts of fun...! Wow if that aint the trut...
by win38-55
Sun Jan 30, 2011 10:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Out of touch?
Replies: 8
Views: 1700

Re: Out of touch?

Sadly, most of the gun shows around here are exactly that. When I can go to the local gun store and get
most everything the show has but even cheaper what is the point. :cry:
by win38-55
Sun Jan 30, 2011 10:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Knife fest.
Replies: 15
Views: 2486

Re: OT Knife fest.

Nice knife. Where do I get one at?LOL
by win38-55
Sun Jan 30, 2011 10:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Deer hunt w/ bonus featuring 300 Savage
Replies: 10
Views: 1375

Re: OT - Deer hunt w/ bonus featuring 300 Savage

Good looking deer with a good story congrats. Always good to here these old obsolete cartridges
can still kill these new bullet proof deer. :lol:
by win38-55
Fri Jan 28, 2011 2:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hello from a new member and owner in Maine
Replies: 42
Views: 7626

Re: Hello from a new member and owner in Maine

Welcome to the forum Frank.This is a very good forum to be on.
Stick around you can learn alot in this place. :D