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by J35
Mon Oct 03, 2022 10:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Don’t see these much anymore
Replies: 23
Views: 1635

Re: Don’t see these much anymore

They're fun to watch, as they seem to flow around things rather than walk. I had one around a campsite years ago that I was trying to bait with bits of sandwich just to get a better look. Either it was smarter than me (which is entirely possible), or they can teleport. They flow thru the trees as w...
by J35
Sun Apr 25, 2021 8:46 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Ivermectin Musings....
Replies: 260
Views: 343523

Re: Ivermectin Musings....

The use of Ivermectin seems to continually change as researchers get a better handle on it's use... Last "update" I read was use the appropriate dose every two weeks, so that's what I've been doing. If Doc would like to chime in on the newest research that would be great, He has a way of ...
by J35
Thu Dec 20, 2018 11:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lyman "Nutcracker"
Replies: 10
Views: 2240

Re: Lyman "Nutcracker"

I was gifted a large set in 30-30 by the the late Ken Mollohan. It came with 4 different seating stems and 3 different expander's and a Universal de-capping die. Then I bought a couple set's in .358 Win and .357 Mag. I also bought shell adapters for everything i reload for and use the de-capping die...
by J35
Thu Feb 15, 2018 6:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The S&W Model 340 .357 Magnum
Replies: 9
Views: 1797

Re: The S&W Model 340 .357 Magnum

I am thinking someone has one of the slow lot's of 820.

I wonder if 20 grs. of 296/H110 would give the same fire ball.

Pretty neat camera work all the same.

Thanks ----J
by J35
Mon Dec 25, 2017 10:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colonel John S. Mosby: "The Grey Ghost"
Replies: 16
Views: 3234

Re: Colonel John S. Mosby: "The Grey Ghost"

Mosby's War Reminiscences, by John Singleton Mosby

http://www.gutenberg.org/files/45436/45436-h/45436-h.ht

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by J35
Sat Dec 09, 2017 1:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Stalking Moon
Replies: 8
Views: 2044

Re: The Stalking Moon

I seen it the first time around 1969 -70 at the Wagon Wheel drive in, located about half way between Lakeside and Showlow AZ.

The boy in the movie is a White MTN Apache.

I remember it was a big deal the drive in was packed, sold out for the weekend

----------J
by J35
Thu Dec 07, 2017 6:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what would you do!
Replies: 8
Views: 1743

Re: what would you do!

I have had a similar experience, I kept the knife for 40 years and then gave it to one of his daughter's,a long with the story.

------------J
by J35
Sun Aug 13, 2017 9:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Collet dies for levers, yea or nay?
Replies: 10
Views: 2775

Re: Collet dies for levers, yea or nay?

I say yea, also from a cast bullet perspective. I loaded my last jacketed bullet in 98 I have Lee collet dies for 30-30, 35 Rem and 22 Hornet. The Lee collet die for .358 Win is a special order item, I believe its like $70 and a six week wait now. I figured out a few years back that I could use the ...
by J35
Thu Jul 13, 2017 8:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request Lung cancer
Replies: 69
Views: 12238

Re: Prayer Request Lung cancer

More Prayer's and positive thoughts for you John.

=======J
by J35
Thu Jul 13, 2017 8:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 94 AE Trapper .357 Mag.
Replies: 16
Views: 14989

Re: Winchester 94 AE Trapper .357 Mag.

FWIW there was a frequent poster here some time back that went by the handle of 86er. He had a '94 in .357 that he let his boys use. As I remember the rifle had a very long chamber that would allow a .360 Wesson round to be chambered it it. This might not mean much to you, but for some that are ser...
by J35
Sat Jun 17, 2017 5:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back in time
Replies: 13
Views: 2619

Re: Back in time

I paid $89 for a New 336 in 1969

-----------J
by J35
Sat Jun 17, 2017 5:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: U.S. Navy Collision... How does THAT happen???
Replies: 39
Views: 6242

Re: U.S. Navy Collision... How does THAT happen???

https://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/Online ... sh-ind.htm

My father was aboard the BB56 when this happened

---------J
by J35
Wed Apr 26, 2017 8:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Carpenter Bee and Snake Medicine loads for the T.C.
Replies: 19
Views: 4407

Re: Carpenter Bee and Snake Medicine loads for the T.C.

The barrel came with a screw on choke, which would extend the range for other varmints, etc. But when I patterned it, I kept getting way too tight a pattern with usually a half dollar sized hole completely gone out of the pattern board, which would have been deadly, except for the problem of not be...
by J35
Mon Apr 17, 2017 6:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stick Powder? Lee Dippers Win!
Replies: 24
Views: 3761

Re: Stick Powder? Lee Dippers Win!

This fellow is pretty happy with his Hornady.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lE8g9EH7p00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6VXRDpEo-s


--------------J
by J35
Sun Apr 02, 2017 9:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone shoot 17hmr?
Replies: 17
Views: 3320

Re: Anyone shoot 17hmr?

I never gave much thought to the 17HMR until a couple of years ago.

I stumbled across a you tube channel called The Wild North.

The 17HMR is what he uses for a trapline gun.

After watching a few hrs of his vids I have a lot of respect for the little rd now.

---------J
by J35
Wed Mar 29, 2017 11:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .410 derringers. Thoughts?
Replies: 40
Views: 8992

Re: .410 derringers. Thoughts?

No experience with .410 handguns, But have a lot of experience loading for a Mossberg pump. A 444 case will comfortably hold two .390 round balls and a Magtech 2 1/2" brass will hold three with a nice wad column. If I was going to carry a .410 handgun for protection one of the above loads would...
by J35
Tue Mar 21, 2017 8:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning BLR lever
Replies: 34
Views: 7818

Re: Browning BLR lever

I have had my BLR in .358 For Over 30 YEARS

I can only fault it for the thin barrel , it takes all day to shoot a hundred rounds.

It's also the only rifle I have ever set the woods on fire with!

--------J
by J35
Tue Mar 21, 2017 8:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: round balls
Replies: 20
Views: 4100

Re: round balls

You could always cast your own .

https://www.lymanproducts.com/brands/ly ... oulds.html

Or maybe something here http://www.dixieslugs.com/products.html

-------J
by J35
Wed Feb 15, 2017 8:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 9MM Defensive loads
Replies: 37
Views: 8168

Re: 9MM Defensive loads

I've been carrying Hornady Critical Defense rounds in mine, but they are 115-grains. Of late though I discovered Winchester "Defend" 9mm rounds at Wally-world. They sell a 50-count box marked "Train" in addition to the 20 (or 25) round "Defend" boxes. Same bullet weigh...
by J35
Wed Feb 08, 2017 6:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What did you do in the Reloading Room Today?
Replies: 27
Views: 2615

Re: What did you do in the Reloading Room Today?

This evening I cleaned the 60 pieces of .358 Win brass that I unloaded at the range yesterday

along with 250 45acp cases. All were cast bullet hand load's.

I used a citric acid bath and then a blow dryer to dry them.

----J
by J35
Fri Jan 20, 2017 9:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: By volume
Replies: 14
Views: 2258

Re: By volume

I reamed my 1/2 oz Mec bar so it drops 230 gr. #9 shot back in 2006.

If I load 2 1/2" plastic it will be #9 shot or 00 buck .

Three inch plastic I load only 3/4 oz #6 plated shot.

Magtec brass 2 1/2 " I load #9 shot to .390 Round ball's.

My favorite .410 hull.

-----J
by J35
Fri Jan 20, 2017 8:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need a Winchester 94AE .357 Ejector
Replies: 11
Views: 1839

Re: Need a Winchester 94AE .357 Ejector

GunnyMack wrote:Try midwestgunworks.com

I just googled Winchester 94ae ejector and they showed up.

I would suggest that if you find them BUY MULTIPLES since they wear so fast...
Midwest don't have the .357 ejector--it says obsolete.

I could use a xtra one as well.

----------J
by J35
Fri Dec 30, 2016 7:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kind of neat handheld reloading press
Replies: 28
Views: 3127

Re: Kind of neat handheld reloading press

I like the Lee hand press. The press operates smoothly. But for de-priming the 310 with universal de-priming die is the fastest surest thing I’ve ever used . I can adjust it so the primer will fall so uniformly I can drop them in a coffee cup in front of me at the table . I’ll do as much reloading ...
by J35
Wed Nov 23, 2016 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone load 410?
Replies: 17
Views: 2870

Re: Anyone load 410?

I load a lot of different .410's. Mainly just for grins. Favorite powder is WC 820.

---------J
by J35
Sat Nov 05, 2016 6:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Newest H&R Top-Break
Replies: 17
Views: 1587

Re: My Newest H&R Top-Break

Major Julian S Hatcher won the Bisley match in 1931. With a 8 in. model.

In his book-- Text Book of Pistols and Revolver's he devotes about 10 pages to the USRA

and tells the story of his Bisley match win.

-----------J
by J35
Mon Aug 01, 2016 7:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How can you tell what REALLY kills your chickens...?
Replies: 24
Views: 3804

Re: How can you tell what REALLY kills your chickens...?

If it is a owl you will find talon tracks on the bird.

Just skin the bird and your answer will be right in front of your eyes.

--------J
by J35
Thu Jun 02, 2016 8:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lead bullets in 357 mag rifle.
Replies: 15
Views: 4042

Re: Lead bullets in 357 mag rifle.

I have a dozen molds that I cast bullets from for a Win. 94 .357 mag. rifle. They go from 130 gr to 225 gr. I have found good loads for all except a 148 gr WC . The 358495. The best paper puncher is the old 158gr PB 357443, who would'a thunk it. The best GC bullet out of the bunch is the original 18...
by J35
Sun May 01, 2016 4:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Idea I have for a smooth bore .22 pistol, for shooting shot
Replies: 17
Views: 2615

Re: Idea I have for a smooth bore .22 pistol, for shooting s

I have used a Ruger Single six, with the old crimped 22 shotshells, off and on for years, shooting stuff like flying wood boring bees, around the house, and stuff. Marlin used to make what they called a garden gun which was a smooth bore bolt action 22 rifle configuration, so I got the idea to take...
by J35
Sun May 01, 2016 9:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cast in a 22 Hornet or others?
Replies: 5
Views: 1224

Re: Cast in a 22 Hornet or others?

This is a direct thread from Earl's sage rat thread, thanks Earl. I am considering shooting cast in a 22 Hornet and maybe a 223. The rifle is a Handi with the 1-9 twist barrel so moderate velocity and heavier weights are probably no problem. The 223 is a CZ lefty and 1-12 twist. Any experiences, lo...
by J35
Sun May 01, 2016 9:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A little more work with Lil' Gun and 32/20, also 25/20
Replies: 15
Views: 2146

Re: A little more work with Lil' Gun and 32/20, also 25/20

Tycer, .....unless you have the mould smokin hot......and that's hard to do with small bullets.....6 6, I found that having new sprue plates made for my .22 molds with .062" (1/16") sprue holes allowed faster cycle times which keep the molds up to temp. Using a single cavity mold, 300 mat...
by J35
Tue Apr 12, 2016 8:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any 358 winchester lovers?
Replies: 12
Views: 2444

Re: Any 358 winchester lovers?

kaschi wrote:So, does anyone know the story about the "8.8mm" designation?
It is just the European designation for the .358 Win=8.8x51mm

-------J
by J35
Sun Mar 13, 2016 7:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is this true
Replies: 13
Views: 2687

Re: Is this true

Thanks everyone--------J
by J35
Fri Mar 11, 2016 9:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is this true
Replies: 13
Views: 2687

Is this true

Do you remember 1987 when the Senators were giving Ollie North such a bad time? This brings it all into perspective, thought you might be interested in this forgotten bit of information. It was 1987! At a lecture the other day they were playing an old news video of Lt. Col. Oliver North testifying a...
by J35
Fri Nov 20, 2015 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Naval Gunfire
Replies: 13
Views: 3108

Re: Naval Gunfire

Booger Bill wrote:How do they compensate for the ship rolling on the waves?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-z3JLZmu_Lw

Here is a description of how the North Carolina class battle ships fire control worked.

Also some good history .

---------J
by J35
Wed Nov 11, 2015 7:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun trains a little dog.
Replies: 11
Views: 1101

Re: Gun trains a little dog.

You just keep on doing things right! Hunting with an experienced dog is good for a young dog. Words of wisdom right there Nath. Pretty soon you will have to tie the young dog up when you check your zero in the field, and hide sneak your gun out of the house when you just want to go shooting. Always...
by J35
Wed Nov 11, 2015 7:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Life after shoulder replacement surgery
Replies: 25
Views: 2497

Re: Life after shoulder replacement surgery

Best of luck Earl, your a brave man.

---------J
by J35
Thu Oct 29, 2015 7:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt 32 New Police -- Finished Project (70 Years Later...)
Replies: 13
Views: 1454

Re: Colt 32 New Police -- Finished Project (70 Years Later..

cool gun,

Regarding the Colt 32 New Police and the 32 S&W long the only visual difference was the bullet.

The Colt having a 100 gr flat nose and the S&W a 98 gr round nose.

good shooting------J
by J35
Tue Oct 06, 2015 10:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45 ACP lead boolits
Replies: 10
Views: 1962

Re: 45 ACP lead boolits

The lyman is supposed to be the closest in shape to RN FMJ, the late Bruce B from the boolits forum was a big fan of it. I had the RCBS 230 RN for several years, no complaints in the feeding or accuracy dept. For paper punching I like a 200 gr swc, Particularly the discontinued Lee 190 gr. I had Acc...
by J35
Sat Sep 05, 2015 7:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Neck Sizing 32/20 and 25/20
Replies: 2
Views: 726

Re: Neck Sizing 32/20 and 25/20

Nice work around Mr. Earl

I bought a Redding 30-20 neck die many years ago it came with two expander's one for .308 and the other one .312.

I never use lube with any of my steel neck size only dies. If they don't size smooth I make them with a little Flitz and a dremel.

-------J
by J35
Wed Sep 02, 2015 8:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Elk on the desert
Replies: 14
Views: 2097

Re: Elk on the desert

That is a neat picture, if it were mine it would be framed and hanging on the wall.

A couple years after they ran the CAP canal to Tucson I was on the out skirts of Casa Grande on the E side of the valley and saw five Elk, I couldn't believe my eyes.

----J
by J35
Wed Aug 26, 2015 9:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Skunked
Replies: 15
Views: 3373

Re: Skunked

A couple nights ago my wife and I awoke at about 2am to a horrible smell and a whiney dog. I never thought skunks smelled that bad when driving near a dead one, but up close, :shock: :shock: :shock: . My shepherd mix and austrailian shepherd went out the doggie door and the shepherd mix got sprayed...
by J35
Fri Aug 21, 2015 10:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GUN SAFETY REMINDER-
Replies: 14
Views: 1976

Re: GUN SAFETY REMINDER-

Once upon a time on a Friday afternoon I was on a 28 foot Gill net boat headed across the Chesapeake bay with by buddy Frank and his father. His father worked at a GM dealership in Newport News and was always trading guns with the people he worked with. We were a few miles off shore when Franks dad ...
by J35
Mon Jul 13, 2015 10:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Morning Visitor
Replies: 17
Views: 2459

Re: Morning Visitor

A 220 conibear is real hard on ground hogs. I have lived at my present location for 15 years, first 12 years never seen a groundhog on the property. Over the last three years I have had to kill 12 at the barn, I snared the first two, one I got in a 155 conibear just for a experiment the rest in 220'...
by J35
Sun Jul 12, 2015 10:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: birds, rotary wing
Replies: 13
Views: 2059

Re: birds, rotary wing

This is what is used to fight fires in Hawai'i http://wildfiretoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/MauiFire_helicopter.jpg A few months back when i was boating in Kaneohe Bay with my USCG Pilot nephew I saw a couple of these MV22 Ospreys flying overhead every few minutes. They had just arrived to f...
by J35
Sun Jul 12, 2015 10:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: birds, rotary wing
Replies: 13
Views: 2059

Re: birds, rotary wing

The Huey brings back a fond memory. I was in a a UH-1N squadron during my first hitch. HML-167, 2dMAW. When we deployed, we'd put 30+ birds in the sky at one time, in formation. Doors pinned back, birds loaded with troops and bristling with guns and rocket launchers, seemed like they filled the sky...
by J35
Tue May 12, 2015 5:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's this called and where to get one...?
Replies: 15
Views: 2176

Re: What's this called and where to get one...?

And when you go to install the new ones use silicone or RTV sealant and no more worries.

That's what I used on my tandem disc harrow about five years ago and all eight plugs are still in place.

--------J