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by John Y Cannuck
Wed May 20, 2015 6:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "The Power of a 444 Marlin in a 1894..."
Replies: 16
Views: 3717

Re: "The Power of a 444 Marlin in a 1894..."

If you guys can figure a way to send me one of those 444/94's up here, without me actually having to spend money, I'd be glad to test it for you for a few decades. :) In my crazier youth I did a lot of stuff with the '94 that it isn't supposed to be able to do. This was with a 1971, version, just ou...
by John Y Cannuck
Fri Jun 07, 2013 6:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 bullet recommendations
Replies: 34
Views: 4441

Re: 30-30 bullet recommendations

170 grain Hornady Interlock

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by John Y Cannuck
Fri Mar 29, 2013 10:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Learned the truth about cast bullets
Replies: 27
Views: 3011

Re: Learned the truth about cast bullets

I don't doubt the kid believed what he was saying. Guys gossip more than women sometimes, and are often just as gullible. Read it on the internet, so it must be true! :) I think most issues with firing lead in most firearms can be resolved with some head scratching, and a bit (ok maybe a lot) of exp...
by John Y Cannuck
Fri Mar 29, 2013 6:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Problem with my 1971 Winchester Model 94
Replies: 7
Views: 990

Re: Problem with my 1971 Winchester Model 94

As the others have said, cartridge stop. The little tit at the front of the lower link. I also have a 1971, mines in 30-30, I bought it new in 1971. Mine is one of the first after Winchester woke up and stopped putting in stamped parts. (Lucky me) A friends '94, of the same year has stamped parts. H...
by John Y Cannuck
Mon Mar 18, 2013 6:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Smallest practical handgun for protection from bears... ;-)
Replies: 12
Views: 1335

Re: Smallest practical handgun for protection from bears...

:lol: :lol:

Sad part is that carry of a handgun for personal protection is not legal up here. The folks in charge will say it can be done, and a very few permits do exist, but for the average person, nope, not gonna happen.
I hope you guys can keep the anti-gun nuts at bay south of the border.
by John Y Cannuck
Sun Mar 17, 2013 4:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cheap, flimsy,%&(@#$! Allen-head screws... :-(
Replies: 9
Views: 704

Re: Cheap, flimsy,%&(@#$! Allen-head screws... :-(

One of the difficulties with the world market. With not only tools, but screws made in just about any possible corner of the world, not just the measurements, but the manner of manufacture makes a difference. It's brought prices down to some degree, but quality? I'm a Farm Equipment mechanic by trad...
by John Y Cannuck
Sat Mar 16, 2013 9:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hodgdon load data, can this be right?
Replies: 16
Views: 1669

Re: Hodgdon load data, can this be right?

H-110 doesn't really "go to work" in straight-walled revolver cartridges until pressures climb above about 35,000 psi, and works best with heavy-for-caliber bullets.. Noted the same thing. As some of you know, I sometimes play with stuff I should not. One such thing was H110 in the 38-40 ...
by John Y Cannuck
Sat Mar 16, 2013 5:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Case Separation - What are the causes?
Replies: 12
Views: 1535

Re: Case Separation - What are the causes?

Looking at the pics, I doubt you have a pressure issue. Most likely it's headspace. Extruded primers, that is primers that are pushed out of the back of the case, (not flattened) won't happen unless there is room there for it to happen. Again, headspace . In a straight walled case like the 45-70, I ...
by John Y Cannuck
Sat Mar 16, 2013 5:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Photobucket hate
Replies: 17
Views: 1456

Re: Photobucket hate

I've been using hunt101.com for years with no issue.
by John Y Cannuck
Sun Mar 03, 2013 10:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Here we go again, I need 1892 parts (ejector and spring)
Replies: 9
Views: 719

Re: Here we go again, I need 1892 parts (ejector and spring)

Have you tried Western Gun Parts in Edmonton? Try going on Canadian Gunnutz and asking there, maybe somebody has one or knows where there is one. I'm a moderator on CGN, I've done the list. WGP too :( also just heard back from Dick Williams nothing in stock. Maybe Homestead will get them in eventua...
by John Y Cannuck
Sun Mar 03, 2013 7:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barrel vise and receiver wrench
Replies: 18
Views: 2783

Re: Barrel vise and receiver wrench

The setup I used on my 92 Winchester was a lot more primitive. I used a couple of blocks I made from limbs off a Walnut tree in the yard for the barrel, and used a very large Monkey wrench on the action. (I am a farm equipment mechanic by trade) with well padded jaws. Once it was assembled I draw fi...
by John Y Cannuck
Sun Mar 03, 2013 7:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 250 gr in a 92 Winchester feeding issues, and load data.
Replies: 15
Views: 1366

Re: 250 gr in a 92 Winchester feeding issues, and load data.

I was a bit ticked off at the large group sizes I was seeing, and got to wondering if it was the blurry front sight that my old eyes were seeing. Hmmmm. I am a dummy, I had the rear peep removed for hunting, and did not put it back in for any of the previous range sessions. :oops: Somebody smack me...
by John Y Cannuck
Sun Mar 03, 2013 7:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Here we go again, I need 1892 parts (ejector and spring)
Replies: 9
Views: 719

Re: Here we go again, I need 1892 parts (ejector and spring)

Griff wrote:Maybe you can get some help. http://www.winchesterbob.com/model92.htm
Thanks, he's had issues with the border, and as a result, he deals US only, otherwise I'd have already been there.
by John Y Cannuck
Sun Mar 03, 2013 3:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Here we go again, I need 1892 parts (ejector and spring)
Replies: 9
Views: 719

Re: Here we go again, I need 1892 parts (ejector and spring)

Inquiry sent, thanks! Don't worry, Numbnuts would probably send the wrong part if you did order. :D The finest reproduction parts available. It may take 5 minutes, with a swiss file, to fit. http://wisnersinc.com/rifles/winchester/92.html OOOOOOOOps! Sorry, you need an ejector , not an extractor. Tr...
by John Y Cannuck
Sun Mar 03, 2013 3:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Here we go again, I need 1892 parts (ejector and spring)
Replies: 9
Views: 719

Re: Here we go again, I need 1892 parts (ejector and spring)

Original 1892 Winchester. Well it started out as original anyway... :roll:
by John Y Cannuck
Sun Mar 03, 2013 12:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 250 gr in a 92 Winchester feeding issues, and load data.
Replies: 15
Views: 1366

Re: 250 gr in a 92 Winchester feeding issues, and load data.

Let me offer a possible alternative fix to this problem, which will eliminate the dangers of high pressure, the need to shorten cases & retain crimping in the desired crimp groove. There is a little thing I refer to as a "backstop" which is integral with the cartridge carrier or lifte...
by John Y Cannuck
Sun Mar 03, 2013 12:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 250 gr in a 92 Winchester feeding issues, and load data.
Replies: 15
Views: 1366

Re: 250 gr in a 92 Winchester feeding issues, and load data.

I was a bit ticked off at the large group sizes I was seeing, and got to wondering if it was the blurry front sight that my old eyes were seeing. Hmmmm. I am a dummy, I had the rear peep removed for hunting, and did not put it back in for any of the previous range sessions. :oops: Somebody smack me ...
by John Y Cannuck
Sun Mar 03, 2013 12:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 250 gr in a 92 Winchester feeding issues, and load data.
Replies: 15
Views: 1366

Re: How to make a 250 grain bullet in a 92 Winchester feed.

"The data shown was developed independently of any commercial laboratory and is not derived from any manual. The data is provided for information only. The author and this site are not responsible for any typographical errors nor are we responsible for any errors in loading made by anyone atte...
by John Y Cannuck
Sun Mar 03, 2013 9:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Here we go again, I need 1892 parts (ejector and spring)
Replies: 9
Views: 719

Here we go again, I need 1892 parts (ejector and spring)

Numrich has an ejector, but I will not be raped for over $40 in shipping charges for that tiny part just because I'm north of a line on a map.

Homestead is out of stock, but has a spring. Anyone else I should check out?

There's one on ebay, but it looks like it's been in a vat of acid for a week.
by John Y Cannuck
Sun Mar 03, 2013 6:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 250 gr in a 92 Winchester feeding issues, and load data.
Replies: 15
Views: 1366

Re: How to make a 250 grain bullet in a 92 Winchester feed.

earlmck I've also used the compressed load strategy, and it works fine. But I love to play with loads, and I must have different stuff to try. i find the compressed load route too limiting. It's the reason I am playing with 250 grain cast as well. Limited bullet availability. There is another trick ...
by John Y Cannuck
Sun Mar 03, 2013 6:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 250 gr in a 92 Winchester feeding issues, and load data.
Replies: 15
Views: 1366

Re: How to make a 250 grain bullet in a 92 Winchester feed.

On Kieth style bullets I have still got issues. The meplat is too large to feed on my rifle (I'd love to use them if I could). It hangs up on the chamber, so I use a bullet with a more rounded profile.

I must look into deepening that groove as you suggested.
by John Y Cannuck
Sun Mar 03, 2013 6:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 250 gr in a 92 Winchester feeding issues, and load data.
Replies: 15
Views: 1366

Re: How to make a 250 grain bullet in a 92 Winchester feed.

Malamute When I got to building this rifle, I had to modify those same parts to feed the 44-40. You see this rifle is a conglomeration of parts. When I first traded an old BP shotgun for it many years ago, it was a barreled action, with a lot of action pitting, and a well worn 38-40 barrel. The acti...
by John Y Cannuck
Sat Mar 02, 2013 10:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 250 gr in a 92 Winchester feeding issues, and load data.
Replies: 15
Views: 1366

Re: How to make a 250 grain bullet in a 92 Winchester feed.

I have developed loads for this. Of course they are not found in load manuals. So I'm asking if you want to see them, and if the mods will allow it, with lots of warnings.
by John Y Cannuck
Sat Mar 02, 2013 10:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 250 gr in a 92 Winchester feeding issues, and load data.
Replies: 15
Views: 1366

250 gr in a 92 Winchester feeding issues, and load data.

I'm not going into this pretending to be some sort of hand loading guru. Anyone who thinks he is is looking for trouble IMO. However, I thought I'd share a few things I've picked up over time with the new reloaders here, and bounce some ideas off the old pros while I'm at it. The issue for this thre...
by John Y Cannuck
Sat Mar 02, 2013 7:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 454 Vs. 45/70?
Replies: 102
Views: 10083

Re: 454 Vs. 45/70?

Given the choice, if I were hunting from camp, I'd take my 1886 in 45-70 any day. However, if I were packing and walking all my gear, it'd be the 454 in the '92. The weight difference is substantial. Both with the rifle, and the ammo. For the same reason, I'll use the 1886 if I'm on stand for moose,...
by John Y Cannuck
Wed Feb 13, 2013 7:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Ugliest Levergun?
Replies: 43
Views: 4288

Re: The Ugliest Levergun?

Hey, be nice guys, we have both an 88 Win, and a 96 Ruger in this house. Both are fine rifles IMO. I think my wife wants to be buried with her 96 Ruger. Can't get her to carry anything else on a deer hunt.
by John Y Cannuck
Thu Feb 07, 2013 6:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win/Miroku 1886 - problems with col
Replies: 9
Views: 1174

Re: Win/Miroku 1886 - problems with col

Maybe lengthen enough to accept 45-90? Just a thought.
by John Y Cannuck
Wed Feb 06, 2013 9:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1892 firing pin broke!
Replies: 9
Views: 689

Re: 1892 firing pin broke!

Thanks everyone for the help, I just completed the order with Homestead. Just short of $38 with the shipping. Well worth it to keep the old girl going, and my frustration level (trying to make one) to a minimum. Now, if it will just skate through customs... This is what it looks like right now. Only...
by John Y Cannuck
Wed Feb 06, 2013 9:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1892 firing pin broke!
Replies: 9
Views: 689

Re: 1892 firing pin broke!

John, This happened to me twice with my 100 year old 1892 .357 rifle a few years ago and I finally gave up tinkering with it and shipped it off to a competent Texas gunsmith(recommended to me by 86er) who solved the problem. He fixed it and the rifle is back in action again. If you continue to have...
by John Y Cannuck
Wed Feb 06, 2013 9:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1892 firing pin broke!
Replies: 9
Views: 689

Re: 1892 firing pin broke!

Homestead has them in stock. http://www.homesteadparts.com/shopcart/24/Winchester_1892.htm In addition BP pins had a long protrusion. I reduced the end length of mine and posted here; (scroll down to read the result and final protrusion length) http://www.levergunscommunity.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&am...
by John Y Cannuck
Wed Feb 06, 2013 9:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1892 firing pin broke!
Replies: 9
Views: 689

Re: 1892 firing pin broke!

With just the tip broke like that I'd be tempted to build the length back with a little weld and file to fit. The tip as someone else mentioned, is quite long on a 92. I'm not a great welder either. But it is an option if I get desperate. I think I'd try staking tack welds on scrap for quite a whil...
by John Y Cannuck
Tue Feb 05, 2013 9:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1892 firing pin broke!
Replies: 9
Views: 689

1892 firing pin broke!

Well, I have had a few fail to fire in the past few shooting sessions, I figured the firing pin must be getting a tad gummy, so I decided it was time for a complete tear down, right to the last pin. That's where it starts to get interesting. The firing pin broke. But just the tip broke off, It broke...
by John Y Cannuck
Sun Jan 15, 2012 9:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: DIY cold bluing - An experiment
Replies: 23
Views: 3254

Re: DIY cold bluing - An experiment

Looks superb, the newer cold bluing stuff gets better all the time. Years ago when I was cold bluing, I found that warming the metal was a big help. Quite warm, still handle-able, but quite warm. Some guys use a propane torch for this, or a paint strip gun.
by John Y Cannuck
Sun Jan 03, 2010 10:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever Action Shotguns
Replies: 19
Views: 6830

Re: Lever Action Shotguns

The Marstar website here in Canada, says they cannot ship Norinco products to the USA because of the Chinese embargo. Decent looking shotgun, but I've yet to handle one.

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by John Y Cannuck
Tue Mar 17, 2009 5:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS Posts
Replies: 33
Views: 9111

Re: POLITICS Posts

Well guys, I hope the politics section here, will serve as well as the politics section has served for us Canadians, on Canadian forums. They have served as an information section, and enabled us to campaign letters and phone calls when needed. Have we gained anything? Maybe.. We haven't slipped bac...
by John Y Cannuck
Sun Jan 25, 2009 12:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ANOTHER CONTROVERSY! WINCHESTER 92 or MARLIN 94?
Replies: 68
Views: 6123

Re: ANOTHER CONTROVERSY! WINCHESTER 92 or MARLIN 94?

You said we could include copies so my vote in this one is MARLIN 1894 . I learned to despise the 92 action. Joe Hi, Joe. My M1894 is my favorite rifle. Never fired a W92, but I'd be interested in why you don't like 'em. :) claybob, Well, it's probably a severe case of picking nits really. Let me g...
by John Y Cannuck
Sun Jan 25, 2009 11:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do we need this...?
Replies: 9
Views: 1515

Re: Do we need this...?

The abbreviations are for the two fingered typists.
um, that would be me. :oops:
But I'm an old fanny burp, and with the exception of a few, that I've come to recognize, over the last twenty or so years of internet, I still find them all to be a big PIA. :lol:
by John Y Cannuck
Sat Jan 24, 2009 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lets Talk Model 88 Please
Replies: 17
Views: 1463

Re: Lets Talk Model 88 Please

Geeze, I had to put down both of my dogs a few years back, due to sickness, and old age. I miss them still. I too went shopping to ease the pain. http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/Moose_hunt_2008_040.jpg I got mine for $600 CDN a few years ago. Been used to take a few deer, and coyotes so far. ...
by John Y Cannuck
Wed Sep 03, 2008 6:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loose Foregrip?
Replies: 8
Views: 3643

Re: Loose Foregrip?

That slight movement means there is little pressure being exerted on the barrel, and you will likely have tighter groups as a result. If you check out threads on accurizing the '94, one of the first thing s we do, is to loosen that forend up. As to the screw breaking, I think you best give your head...
by John Y Cannuck
Sun May 18, 2008 4:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLL: What's YOUR King of the Leverguns ?
Replies: 80
Views: 9382

My '94 Winchester 30-30 is a very lucky rifle. At least for me. It has accompanied me on a lot of hunts over the last 40 years.
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by John Y Cannuck
Sun Apr 27, 2008 3:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win 38-40 ammo and old Marlin
Replies: 8
Views: 1418

Those factory loads are very mild. I'd have no concerns at all. I wouldn't even worry about the jacketed part at those velocities.
by John Y Cannuck
Thu Apr 24, 2008 7:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The 30-30 of Legend still slays large Game (PICS)
Replies: 81
Views: 17379

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My late 1971 '94 in 30-30 took this bull a few years back. One shot kill, 85 yards. 170 grain Hornady Interlock.
by John Y Cannuck
Mon Apr 14, 2008 6:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger 96
Replies: 7
Views: 1279

My wife took a nice doe with hers last year. I found pieces of the heart ten feet away on the off side, blood everywhere. The deer made it about twenty feet before folding.
by John Y Cannuck
Fri Apr 11, 2008 7:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Correct sights for a 1914-vintage Winchester 1892?
Replies: 13
Views: 3127

My 1908 originally had a ladder sight. (Busted version)
Now wears a peep. Gun was pretty much scrap metal when I got it.
by John Y Cannuck
Mon Apr 07, 2008 8:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wax bullets in a lever action rifle
Replies: 11
Views: 4756

I've fired wax bullets from an 1886 Winchester in 45-70. I used standard cases, and just the primer for ignition. I simply pushed the case through the wax tablet to make the bullet. My barrel is 26" Handgun should be no trouble.
by John Y Cannuck
Sun Mar 30, 2008 8:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 cast bullet penetration question
Replies: 7
Views: 1358

30hrrtt wrote:What bullet were you using
The 30-30 FP Lee gas check. I think it went about 175 grains with my mix.
by John Y Cannuck
Sun Mar 30, 2008 2:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 cast bullet penetration question
Replies: 7
Views: 1358

Some years ago, I had a doe running towards me, she went about 110 lbs. I got a heart shot, and took it. She continued running but dropped her tail. Certain that something had gone wrong, but equally certain of a hit, I fired a second shot, when she spotted me and swapped ends. That second shot was ...
by John Y Cannuck
Sat Mar 29, 2008 7:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bottle-Neck vs Straight-Wall Cartridges
Replies: 13
Views: 2356

Differences in individual rifles play a role as well. I have one '94 in 30-30 that will with some regularity feed an empty case from mag to chamber. The other one jams in every conceivable manner if I try it. I think that the 30-30 in the '94 Winchester in it's standard configuration is the most tro...
by John Y Cannuck
Fri Mar 28, 2008 6:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi difficulty, ........Help Steve
Replies: 10
Views: 2335

I had an issue with my 1886 that might be of interest.
The stud for the sling was mounted on the magazine tube. That gradually pulled the dovetails loose. Loose enough for the cap screw to slide out of the hole under the barrel.