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hightime

Missed ya Pitchy. I'm working 2 1/2 hrs. north of Duluth. I can't believe you didn't see a big ship come though the piers. Just a month ago there was a back log of ships to get in and there were up to ten at anchor out in the lake. The Irvin tour ship is too small to haul iron ore now. The big ship ...

hightime

Cool I've been looking for something where the windshield folded down though. CJ's seem the easiest to find. I thought a Samuri the lightest, but since I'm broke I got a near wreck of a Bronco. When I got it home I've found out it's worth a couple thousand in parts. I'm going to rebuild it anyway.

hightime

I just bought one at a garage sale. I like it. I can sit in my easy chair and load. Never done that before, and it's not slow like I thought it would be. Just loaded 40 rds. or 357 mag last night.

Owen

hightime

OK, thanks. I'll keep an eye out. I am keeping it clean. I have noticed that it shoots many loads well, now that I have the lead out.

Owen

hightime

It seems that the leading is only in the first foot. I can't see there.

hightime

I've worked hard to get lead out of my 1873 Rifle 45 Colt. While developing loads I had thought I had a tight spot in the bore. It was lead and after a lot of cleaning, it shoots well. Other tan dirty patches, I can't say the I've ever really seen the lead in the barrel. Can it be seen without a bor...

hightime

I don't know. I don't think so.

Mod71alaska, that's a great story. In 1941 they were still taking huge log rafts across the lake to Ashland from there.

Owen

hightime

Great, but priced for tourists.

hightime

Yes, you need to drill and tap. I've done three and as much as I try, in order to get the stem to stand straight virt. , I needed to used a copper shim under the left sides. Always the same, I don't know why , but you can't see the shim and they work great.

Owen

hightime

Yeah, I like it too. I go during week to avoid the down south crowd. Here's Grand Marais Harbor.

hightime

Yes, that's beautiful, it made me wish I'd posted better pictures of northern MN.

hightime

It's north of Hoveland, 1/2 mile from Canada. A land developer must have downed those trees and let them dry out, before hauling them away. It's very rugged country, big cliffs and lots of rivers and lakes. Good fishing too. I'm going to start a cabin for someone there in a few weeks. I'm building o...

hightime

Up in NE MN I went as far as I could go. Maybe I should have brought a four wheel drive.

hightime

Welcome, You are luck to live where you can get out and hunt like that. Nice pictures.

Owen

hightime

Very nice. We have had a couple weekends with just the wife and I lately too. It's a whole new experience, without all the kids and grandkids I have.

Owen

hightime

Well we got there today. I'm not impressed. I know what most all the new guns look like and cost, I want to see used. I found a few older levers there, but they were a little far away to get a good feel as to what they were. Getting a closer look would require going back to the front of the store an...

hightime

Nice places. I'm coming to the Back Hills soon and Revelstoke BC. next winter.

Owen

hightime

Malamute, do you live near Red Lodge?

Owen

hightime

Well I showed my back yard, but we have the Northwoods and Lake Superior.

hightime

Your horse must be an easy keeper, if I had the boards on the outside of my fence mine would push them off. He looks like he want to go hunting.

Owen

hightime

Forum member ''win 94 showed us pictures from Alberta. We need to see others too. As my friend from MT. told me when visiting, Northern MN. is sure nice, if you could just get rid of the trees. I didn't say what I thought. Here's some pics. of my neck of the woods.

hightime

I like to see these pictures. We here are from all parts of the world. We need to see more. I think I'll start a post to show off everyone neck of the woods. Thanks again.

Owen

hightime

Mostly they are ridiculous on pricing, but they must know their competition and are willing to deal. Setting up right next to Cabellas they will need something to offer or they won't be there long. My main interest is in used guns, so I'll be looking.

Owen

hightime

Rodgers MN., right next to Cabellas. If so I'm getting there soon. Anyone heard this?

Owen

hightime

Not all single actions are Colts.

hightime

I like it.

hightime

There is a HUGE value in hearing different opinions. I appreciate your thoughts. I've used your tips many times.

Owen

hightime

Calm down. I already knew glasses wouldn't work for me. No matter what I do for my vision, focusing on near, far and in between, is tougher than when I was younger. Another opinion will roll right off. I have learned how to filter forum talk. That's why I asked about scopes. I like my levers without...

hightime

Anybody have the weight on a 1894 Marlin in 45. I'll bet that's light. I'm amazed how light my '95 Cowboy in 45-70 is for a big gun.

Owen

hightime

Are they invisibility cloaks?

hightime

Yes, I wouldn't scope my 45 c rifle either , but this is a 30-30.

hightime

I cleanly missed a buck last season with my Legacy 30-30, that's hard for me to say. It was about a 100 yds. broadside and I say a small tree go down after the shot. The shot went 4 to 6'' over his back. After a lot of thought, I realized that tall front blade sight was too hard to see. I took a fil...

hightime

That's cool. Congratulations.

Owen

hightime

My version of tiddly winks is quite fun, but a guys needs to get out of the house now and then.

hightime

El chivo, I do believe you have it right. I have enough iron sighted levers. I can handle one with a scope. After all isn't that why they made angle eject?

Owen

hightime

I don't like the idea much, but with my eyes what they are, I think I could sacrifice the '94 for this. Do I need to have it so high off the barrel? I'm not sure I've ever seen low mounted scopes. I wanted an old Malcolm style for the look, but I guess that won't be too good for hunting white tail. ...

hightime

A plastic car. Actually I just bought a rust bucket '66 Bronco. BUT it has a frame and replaceable body parts. Rust is a big problem up here. They won't leave any snow on the roads anymore. Plow it and salt it. I think the new cars hold up better than the old, given the salting is far worse than fif...

hightime

I already knew, you can buy almost every part you might need. New. In the last few years, I've learned to weld sheet metal. Rusted parts I'll just cut away and replace. I'd like it to look stock when I'm done. It's a straight six, that's fine with me, the lighter the better, more room to work under ...

hightime

It's going to take years, but yes, I will.

hightime

I've had three before and sold them '' stupid'', ten years or more ago. Now that supposedly retired, I can't seem to buy anything, let alone replace those fun little rigs. Restored they sell for 12 to 25 thousand, and junk 2,500 and up. I gave up when my wife wouldn't let me buy a '77 runner for 3 g...

hightime

Nice to here from you. Like your boats. lakes are still frozen here. I hope this means thing are better.

Owen

hightime

It's a Beretta Laramie 45 Colt. It shoots great. It's supposed to be a replica of a 1878 Smith and Wesson New Model Three, Target. Although S&W never made them in 45 Colt, but it works for me.

Owen

hightime

I also have big brother.

hightime

I haven't shot them enough to tell. I've been reading about serial numbers and what is safe to shoot smokeless in. I still doubt I'll shoot them much anyway , unless I get dies.

Owen

hightime

Steve did you get your peep on straight up and down? Even with a lot of care to have the drill and tapped hole in perfect center, I needed brass shims to get in plumb.

Owen

hightime

As popular as they were, there must have been quite a need, conceal and carry.

hightime

I might be the only ones who thinks these are neat. They're old and they don't cost much. Just like me.

I paid $130 and that's plenty for them, but they're not all in good shape. I can't see that this one was ever shot. I have a Smith and Wesson, Hopkins and Allen and now this Iver Johnson.

hightime

''You have my curiosity wondering what 73 model is this ? I know there are numerous modern ones out there in 45 Colt.''
Mike in Peru

Is there? I thought Uberti was the only source.

Owen

hightime

One of the things that you guys have called to my attention is that chamber size is large in my 45. Soot is quite prevalent on cases. This leakage always shows on one spot. That must affect accuracy. Using large bullets probably helps in the barrel, but probably also helps expand and seal the brass....

hightime

I like the way you think Kirk.

What you guys said make a lot of sense. I for one, am glad to have this hobby. If it was too easy , it wouldn't be much of one. I was just wondering which was the most challenging for others.

Owen

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