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by Grizz
Tue Dec 10, 2024 11:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: General purpose.45 Colt bullet
Replies: 27
Views: 1233

Re: General purpose.45 Colt bullet

The Lee 452-255-RF, cast at 11 BHN and sized .0454, over 8.5 grain Universal load did 864 fps from a 4 1/2″ EAA Bounty Hunter and (shooting from improvised rests) immediately grouped 1 1/2″ to 2” at 25 yards, right on top of the front sight. My old 16” Puma lever action did 1113 fps with it and kep...
by Grizz
Tue Dec 10, 2024 11:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday oldbear1950
Replies: 3
Views: 195

Re: Happy Birthday oldbear1950

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mister Bear
by Grizz
Mon Dec 09, 2024 8:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Japan needs bear hunters
Replies: 15
Views: 985

Re: Japan needs bear hunters

GRIZZ, look at the muzzle energy of the 44 mag, the lowly 30-30 has more enegy at 100 yards than the 44 mag does at the muzzle. the 454 casull is about three times more muzzle energy than the 44 mag. A carbine in 454 can be loaded to equal factory 45-70 loads, and no 44 mag can match that. When I w...
by Grizz
Sat Dec 07, 2024 5:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My best long range hunting shot in years
Replies: 7
Views: 464

Re: My best long range hunting shot in years

That's a great shot, and some tasty meals . . .
by Grizz
Sat Dec 07, 2024 1:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Xmas, What I Want , more or less
Replies: 5
Views: 418

Xmas, What I Want , more or less

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World Peace with the Prince of Peace and
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is that too much to ask ?

Merry Christ's Holyday

† the Grizzs under the Blood
by Grizz
Sat Dec 07, 2024 9:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: December Seventh
Replies: 3
Views: 323

December Seventh

only the Owner, only the Owner
will stop the ongoing slaughter
by Grizz
Fri Dec 06, 2024 11:32 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Promoting the incompetent...
Replies: 1
Views: 314

Re: Promoting the incompetent...

. Shouldn't be a surprise though - it's the government... https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/12/internal-emails-reveal-democrats-bowing-lt-michael-byrds/ he murdered an unarmed white woman, it's dei at it's demonic best. of course the commies are protecting and rewarding him, it's the soros thin...
by Grizz
Fri Dec 06, 2024 11:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Japan needs bear hunters
Replies: 15
Views: 985

Re: Japan needs bear hunters

Big surprise. Restrict hunting, and make hunters the bad guys. Then encourage protecting the predator, and surprise you've got a bear problem. Geez, who'd a thunk that might happen? These people who come up with this stuff are supposed to be smart, and highly educated? That's their problem. They ar...
by Grizz
Wed Dec 04, 2024 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Japan needs bear hunters
Replies: 15
Views: 985

Re: Japan needs bear hunters

after being stationed in Kodiak, ALASKA, for 5 1/2 years, those brownies can be a real problem. Up there unlike Japan, just about everyone has a gun against bears. the first time I was up there from 1975 - 1978 the most popular pistol was a 44 mag. The next time I went up there, the most popular pi...
by Grizz
Tue Dec 03, 2024 11:49 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: All democrats are part of the crime family
Replies: 3
Views: 502

Re: All democrats are part of the crime family

y'all are too kind. devil is as devil does - - - a movie quote i think
by Grizz
Mon Dec 02, 2024 12:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester Trapper .45 Colt with Tang Safety
Replies: 13
Views: 1047

Re: Winchester Trapper .45 Colt with Tang Safety

i have the 357 carbine version. nothing about it bothers me. the safety. the wonky hammer. the wonky trigger. the sub-micro-miniature "scope mounts". it just flat shoots. bang bang bang, it self-identifies as a Winchester Dream Liner, and doesn't care what anyone thinks of his looks. . :lo...
by Grizz
Sun Dec 01, 2024 9:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My wife sent me a list on Amazon for Christmas
Replies: 22
Views: 1602

Re: My wife sent me a list on Amazon for Christmas

Less than $250 total for things she actually asked for? Cheap Xmas to my thinking, I'd buy all 5. The downside is that you have extra wrapping to do, and if you're anything like me it's not something I have a talent for. Worked it to a total of $180. I ordered all of it, but I still want to to try ...
by Grizz
Sun Dec 01, 2024 9:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good morning (deer hunting photo)
Replies: 43
Views: 2706

Re: Good morning (deer hunting photo)

Sausage is pretty good! Used my grandpa’s recipe. Back straps and tenderloin look pretty good too. best straps and loins we've had were cold-smoked over alder for 5 days. they turned into something indescribably delicious, so i'll skip the description. cold smoked alaska style puts the smoking fire...
by Grizz
Sun Dec 01, 2024 9:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ever see a mold like this
Replies: 20
Views: 1383

Re: Ever see a mold like this

in this case i will listen to the voice of experienced boolit casters and restrain myself from ordering the 4-in-hand model. :wink: thanks for the assistance. :)
by Grizz
Sun Dec 01, 2024 9:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FOR SUNDAY: What life in Africa taught me
Replies: 9
Views: 1093

Re: FOR SUNDAY: What life in Africa taught me

LeverGunner wrote: Sun Nov 24, 2024 10:31 pm Thank you for sharing.

The fruits of the Spirit transcend color, race, nation, and financial means. Praise God for his Spirit.
me too . . .
by Grizz
Sun Dec 01, 2024 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Skipping buckshot (pardon the language)
Replies: 12
Views: 978

Re: Skipping buckshot (pardon the language)

He actually got good numbers of pellets on the cardboard target. Not bad considering the fact that he was using a tactiKool shotgun with no buttstock. i would have liked to see the adjustment necessary to hit target 2 Might not be able to hit the second one. The pellets tend to follow the plane of ...
by Grizz
Sun Dec 01, 2024 2:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Skipping buckshot (pardon the language)
Replies: 12
Views: 978

Re: Skipping buckshot (pardon the language)

horsesoldier03 wrote: Sun Dec 01, 2024 12:30 am He actually got good numbers of pellets on the cardboard target. Not bad considering the fact that he was using a tactiKool shotgun with no buttstock.
i would have liked to see the adjustment necessary to hit target 2
by Grizz
Sun Dec 01, 2024 2:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Christmas present for my daughter.
Replies: 7
Views: 780

Re: Christmas present for my daughter.

that looks very fine. my guess is that she is a crack-shot. thanks for the foto.
by Grizz
Sat Nov 30, 2024 11:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My favorite Thanksgiving Prayer
Replies: 3
Views: 541

Re: My favorite Thanksgiving Prayer

possibly the best Thanks Giving message >>>

https://www.davidjeremiah.org/radio/player?id=4669
by Grizz
Sat Nov 30, 2024 11:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My favorite Thanksgiving Prayer
Replies: 3
Views: 541

Re: My favorite Thanksgiving Prayer

. The Prayer Perfect by James Whitcomb Riley Dear Lord! kind Lord! Gracious Lord! I pray Thou wilt look on all I love, Tenderly to-day! Weed their hearts of weariness; Scatter every care, Down a wake of angel wings Winnowing the air. Bring unto the sorrowing All release from pain; Let the lips of l...
by Grizz
Sat Nov 30, 2024 11:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ever see a mold like this
Replies: 20
Views: 1383

Re: Ever see a mold like this

Groovy... I guess I'd go with the same bullets i posted earlier, if i were earlier . . .
by Grizz
Sat Nov 30, 2024 3:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: View From The Front
Replies: 10
Views: 887

Re: View From The Front

here ya go Doc
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by Grizz
Sat Nov 30, 2024 2:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: View From The Front
Replies: 10
Views: 887

Re: View From The Front

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Model 66 with 185s
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Redhawk with 405s
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by Grizz
Sat Nov 30, 2024 11:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Skipping buckshot (pardon the language)
Replies: 12
Views: 978

Re: Skipping buckshot (pardon the language)

We were taught this method of using a shotgun and pistol bullets back in the day. https://youtu.be/0kdsrOUIWY8?si=sZQcfnjv04b5L513 makes me wonder if hard-cast shot would be an improvement, or not. and i wonder if this would be useful for shooting under cars? . let's see, where can i experiment ?
by Grizz
Fri Nov 29, 2024 11:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got a Buck with the 44 Mag rifle and cast
Replies: 6
Views: 577

Re: Got a Buck with the 44 Mag rifle and cast

Outstanding. thumb up :)
by Grizz
Fri Nov 29, 2024 5:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ot in md, ny seceding from the union.
Replies: 5
Views: 621

Re: ot in md, ny seceding from the union.

gcs wrote: Fri Nov 29, 2024 1:50 pm Never happen, Except for the 4 big cities NY is as red as any red state.
well, no matter, President TRUMP can trump the federal trough
by Grizz
Fri Nov 29, 2024 1:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ot in md, ny seceding from the union.
Replies: 5
Views: 621

Re: ot in md, ny seceding from the union.

I hope they succeed. I am sick of supporting their wickedness with my taxes. They will shrivel up and evaporate once the federal teat withdraws.

+ + + President Trump can set combloc level tariffs on them + + +
by Grizz
Wed Nov 27, 2024 9:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thanks Giving
Replies: 9
Views: 830

Thanks Giving

it's a loooooong list of what I am grateful for, and Happy Thanksgiving to one and all. And good night.
by Grizz
Mon Nov 25, 2024 3:42 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: So was it the US, or Ukraine, firing those misfiled last night at Russia…?
Replies: 5
Views: 726

Re: So was it the US, or Ukraine, firing those misfiled last night at Russia…?

another dimension is that nazis hate commies, and commies hate nazis. deep deep personal systemic Hatred. it's a vector that's unseen but still underneath the piles of poop on top. hitler invaded russia because he hated and feared the stalinistas, and deluded hitler spent all his disposable resource...
by Grizz
Mon Nov 25, 2024 12:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interesting comparison between the .44 Magnum and .44-40
Replies: 29
Views: 2188

Re: Interesting comparison between the .44 Magnum and .44-40

Good story Ray. do you have any information on the ammo? bullet diameter, weights, velocities, etc. or is it just .38 Winchester? found it >> https://duckduckgo.com/?q=.38+Winchester+ballistics+penetration&t=newext&atb=v362-1&iar=images&iax=images&ia=images&iai=https%3A%2F%2F...
by Grizz
Mon Nov 25, 2024 12:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: H&R 999 Sportsman and Variations
Replies: 15
Views: 1059

Re: H&R 999 Sportsman and Variations

that is a cool collection, they look like they are straight-shooters...
by Grizz
Sat Nov 23, 2024 1:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun Room Remodel
Replies: 35
Views: 2401

Re: Gun Room Remodel

Thumbs UP !
by Grizz
Fri Nov 22, 2024 2:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone else here about deaf?
Replies: 35
Views: 2226

Re: Anyone else here about deaf?

Thanks for the laughs gentlemen. Grizz, where do you get your hearing horns? Any problems with airport security? :lol: 2 great questions. a. waiting for your field report, and b. waiting for your after action report . . . i was amazed to learn that those horns were a thing and highly developed. to ...
by Grizz
Thu Nov 21, 2024 11:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone else here about deaf?
Replies: 35
Views: 2226

Re: Anyone else here about deaf?

I was told five years ago I would benefit from hearing aids, but it has gotten to the point that with any background noise at all -- even a radio down low -- I cannot make out hal the words my honey says to me. (No need for wisecracks, fellers, although she does say "many" words. :lol: ) ...
by Grizz
Wed Nov 20, 2024 5:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Are You Hunting with Your Levergun...
Replies: 63
Views: 8600

Re: What Are You Hunting with Your Levergun...

Congratulations on your bow harvests, Mohecken. I hunted a couple of seasons with a compound, and a season with a Fred Bear Montana longbow without a shot. Never connected. Still dream of making a "snakebow" of osage orange, backed with matching copperhead skins. Used to have all the Bowy...
by Grizz
Wed Nov 20, 2024 10:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lucky Moose up in Maine!!
Replies: 8
Views: 740

Re: Lucky Moose up in Maine!!

Unbelievable video! :shock: Nice shooting to break the antler, too. They are unpredictable, though. I recall sitting in a deer blind not 20 yards from one for a couple of hours. He saw me come in and sit down, and went back to sleep. Saw me get up and go home for lunch too, and went back to sleep. ...
by Grizz
Sun Nov 17, 2024 7:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: it's back
Replies: 12
Views: 927

Re: it's back

AJMD429 wrote: Sun Nov 17, 2024 5:30 pm .
I always thought that one in 44 Special might be nice, actually.
just reduce the charge. that's what makes it special, less powder.
by Grizz
Sat Nov 16, 2024 11:38 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Sceret Service agent outed as Antifa Sympathizer...!
Replies: 1
Views: 442

Re: Sceret Service agent outed as Antifa Sympathizer...!

. Well now this is pretty scary. https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/11/disturbing-radical-trump-hater-who-supports-communist-antifa/ Illustrates EXACTLY why we need people like Matt Gaetz to 'disrupt' things - regardless of what personal 'issues' he may or may not have. I hope Dan Bongino can he...
by Grizz
Sat Nov 16, 2024 4:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite/Least Favorite to Reload/Most Reloaded Cartridges
Replies: 63
Views: 4065

Re: Favorite/Least Favorite to Reload/Most Reloaded Cartridges

Lots of interesting choices here. 30-06 for some reason just never did it for me. I don't know why though, it has just as much, if not more history as anything else. The 30-30 I guess stirs me up more because of the history of it's use in the late west, in the hands of lawmen, ranchers, and hunters...
by Grizz
Sat Nov 16, 2024 1:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My favorite .357 but it has issues
Replies: 20
Views: 1407

Re: My favorite .357 but it has issues

Scott, i'm having a hard time seeing a problem with your target. There's one round an inch low, if my eyes are adjusted . . . Just saying. Also I wonder what the dimension of the grooves is, maybe the forcing cone or leade is swaging the bullets? And are the chambers truly centered with the barrel? ...
by Grizz
Sat Nov 16, 2024 1:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite/Least Favorite to Reload/Most Reloaded Cartridges
Replies: 63
Views: 4065

Re: Favorite/Least Favorite to Reload/Most Reloaded Cartridges

Lots of interesting choices here. 30-06 for some reason just never did it for me. I don't know why though, it has just as much, if not more history as anything else. The 30-30 I guess stirs me up more because of the history of it's use in the late west, in the hands of lawmen, ranchers, and hunters...
by Grizz
Sat Nov 16, 2024 1:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nice Video Review of AR Sight Options
Replies: 4
Views: 458

Re: Nice Video Review of AR Sight Options

AJMD429 wrote: Fri Nov 15, 2024 8:15 am .
Yeah nor the satellite-laser designated syetem either - I was wanting to order one but don't know which brand is best... :D
well then, maybe we could get a group-buy going and crowdsource the dinero ?
by Grizz
Fri Nov 15, 2024 10:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Energy from my shoes...?
Replies: 2
Views: 334

Re: Energy from my shoes...?

. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/researchers-develop-innovative-shoe-material-that-can-generate-electricity-with-every-step-we-are-excited-and-encouraged-by-our-findings/ar-AA1tPob7 Now that would actually be cool... my take on this is that the highways and byways should have these thing...
by Grizz
Fri Nov 15, 2024 10:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mule Deer With An Original Buffalo Sharps
Replies: 21
Views: 1295

Re: Mule Deer With An Original Buffalo Sharps

Beautiful rifle and spot, and deer. Thanks for the images.
by Grizz
Fri Nov 15, 2024 10:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite/Least Favorite to Reload/Most Reloaded Cartridges
Replies: 63
Views: 4065

Re: Favorite/Least Favorite to Reload/Most Reloaded Cartridges

Hmmm...I've been reloading 270 the longest and am quite fond of this caliber. 45/70 is another one, however my shoulder isn't up for that much recoil anymore, so my 30-30 CB Marlin gets a lot of time and use. I'm just venturing into loading for my 357's, finally ! about recoil > i've down-loaded 45...
by Grizz
Fri Nov 15, 2024 10:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nice Video Review of AR Sight Options
Replies: 4
Views: 458

Re: Nice Video Review of AR Sight Options

AJMD429 wrote: Fri Nov 15, 2024 8:15 am .
Yeah nor the satellite-laser designated syetem either - I was wanting to order one but don't know which brand is best... :D
problem is the chicoms will just drag their feet until the norcos nuke us
by Grizz
Fri Nov 15, 2024 10:29 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Still counting 8 days later
Replies: 7
Views: 795

Re: Still counting 8 days later

. The Democrats just 'count until they win' - https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/swing-state-election-officials-openly-violate-state-law-to-help-dem-senator-s-recount-effort/ar-AA1u6Kfu "... While some attendees and participants in the meeting argued against counting undated or misdated b...
by Grizz
Thu Nov 14, 2024 12:12 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: This Explains Current Society Very Well…
Replies: 1
Views: 452

Re: This Explains Current Society Very Well…

. The Peak Prosperity guy interviews Matthias Desmet about mass-formation psychosis, Trump Derangement Syndrome, and current politics and social events. The first part of this interview is slow-listening, but describes what's going on culturally and politically VERY well. https://youtu.be/Dppb_2St3...
by Grizz
Wed Nov 13, 2024 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Favorite Hunting Guns
Replies: 19
Views: 1281

Re: My Favorite Hunting Guns

Handgun is my Top Choice for hunting. I would rather hunt with a handgun than anything else. My hunting gun is my Bowen .41 Magnum. I have used it to take Javelina, hogs, deer (both Whitetail and Mule Deer), elk, coyotes, skunks, coons, etc. bowen 41 magnum.JPG The Rifle that is my favorite is the ...
by Grizz
Wed Nov 13, 2024 7:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: still confused about forend needed
Replies: 27
Views: 3107

Re: still confused about forend needed

That rifle is beautiful. Love the octagonal barrel and the straight grip. Good job on that one.