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by Rimfire McNutjob
Thu Feb 05, 2026 12:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Marlin Ballard "kit"!
Replies: 108
Views: 8614

Re: The Marlin Ballard "kit"!

Did this end up with the Shoyen barrel or did you use the 32-40 barrel you had? Nice looking setup ... once all the work was put into it. :)
by Rimfire McNutjob
Wed Feb 04, 2026 11:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old factory 348 ammo, shoot em,keep em ,or??
Replies: 3
Views: 143

Re: Old factory 348 ammo, shoot em,keep em ,or??

Shoot it. Might be interesting to chrono the different versions.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Mon Jan 26, 2026 5:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to me ... Woox Stocks
Replies: 13
Views: 1022

Re: New to me ... Woox Stocks

marlinman93 wrote: Sat Jan 24, 2026 12:19 pm Oh my eyes! I can't unsee that now. What a shame to do to those guns, and that wood.
You know you like the color case on that suppressor though. :)
by Rimfire McNutjob
Mon Jan 26, 2026 5:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Montana Bullet Works
Replies: 10
Views: 882

Montana Bullet Works

MBW is supposed to be back in action in about a week. Apparently, it was taken up by someone in the family. I got the following email ... On Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 12:50 PM Bruce Richardson <bruce@montanabulletworks.com> wrote: Hello Everyone, Montana Bullet Works has switched hands but is still in the ...
by Rimfire McNutjob
Fri Jan 23, 2026 3:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to me ... Woox Stocks
Replies: 13
Views: 1022

New to me ... Woox Stocks

Anyone seen these? With everything seemingly gone to plastic, I was surprised to see this modern take on wood for guns. Some of them are pretty nice/tasteful I think.

https://wooxstore.com/collections/marli ... handguards
by Rimfire McNutjob
Mon Jan 19, 2026 5:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Model 71, 50-110
Replies: 26
Views: 4929

Re: Model 71, 50-110

My rifle bothers me from the bench ... I have to wear a pad. But it's perfectly tolerable to fire from the shoulder while standing. It's 450 Alaskan ... so in that heavy hitter zone.

Cool to see an old thread with Mike D. in it. He had some serious 86 knowledge.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Thu Jan 15, 2026 10:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what are you driving these days
Replies: 43
Views: 4225

Re: what are you driving these days

RIHMFIRE wrote: Thu Jan 15, 2026 7:31 am ... some ladies plowed into the back of my pristine 2003 F350 at 85mph and flipped on i-95.
Oh man, that F350 was impressive. Sorry to hear that. I hope you're OK. And if you're not OK, can I have your 1892 in 38-40? :)
by Rimfire McNutjob
Mon Jan 12, 2026 9:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester Legendary Lawman receiver discoloration
Replies: 14
Views: 1074

Re: Winchester Legendary Lawman receiver discoloration

Was this perhaps that period of sintered steel receivers that were iron plated to take the finish?
by Rimfire McNutjob
Sat Jan 03, 2026 5:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What did you do at the reloading bench today?
Replies: 23
Views: 1627

Re: What did you do at the reloading bench today?

6.6 of green dot eh? I'll try to remember to try that load Jim. I didn't load anything today but I did shoot 4 of my 20ga reloads this morning for 3 pheasants! It's a SWAG load. Speer #8 has Green Dot loads. For the .41 with a 210 gr. cast bullet, 8.0 gr. is the starting load and 9.0 gr. is the max...
by Rimfire McNutjob
Thu Jan 01, 2026 1:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 71,Browning 71
Replies: 7
Views: 473

Re: Winchester 71,Browning 71

I'd sell the Brownings except for your working carbine. Yum ... bolt peep. Hard to keep them fed these days without reloading. I've still got a couple of cases of factory 200gr silvertips on the shelf.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Wed Dec 24, 2025 7:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 357 Mag Pump gun
Replies: 17
Views: 1436

Re: 357 Mag Pump gun

Nice. I assume it's made overseas and imported by someone?
by Rimfire McNutjob
Tue Dec 23, 2025 7:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: An interesting offering from Uberti
Replies: 20
Views: 1867

Re: An interesting offering from Uberti

wvfarrier wrote: Tue Dec 23, 2025 3:30 pm Welp, I ordered one so we will see 🤷‍♂️
I look forward to hearing about it. I assume the Pic rail is just held on with screws for times you want a more traditional look. I like it for an easy Red Dot mount.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Sun Dec 21, 2025 5:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: An interesting offering from Uberti
Replies: 20
Views: 1867

Re: An interesting offering from Uberti

When I heard Pic Rail I figured I would see a black plastic stock. Shocked to see wood. Frankly, it looks really nice to me. If it will take Tier 2 or 3 loads in the 45 Colt, I'd be tempted to grab one.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Sun Dec 14, 2025 11:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For those who trust their doctors....
Replies: 21
Views: 2112

Re: For those who trust their doctors....

Did you link the right video? It's talking about Iodine ... not Vitamin D.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Sun Dec 14, 2025 11:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: H4198
Replies: 9
Views: 683

Re: H4198

I think those are 8lb jugs, 4lbs must have been a typo. Still ... Hodgdon is starting to get "Alliant" fever apparently. My local guy has both H4198 and IMR 4198 for $52 and $56/lb respectively ... no Haz or shipping. He's got an 8lb H4198 on the shelf but I didn't take the time to look at...
by Rimfire McNutjob
Fri Nov 28, 2025 9:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Found a peanut...
Replies: 4
Views: 1230

Re: Found a peanut...

earlmck wrote: Fri Nov 28, 2025 2:30 am Also paid over $1200 for a case of black powder that is supposed to arrive tomorrow. Seems spendy but grateful to find it!
Holy cow, it that Swiss that costs that much or did you order 20#'s of the stuff? How long will that last?
by Rimfire McNutjob
Sun Nov 23, 2025 12:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Forum Behaving Better...
Replies: 6
Views: 1144

Re: Forum Behaving Better...

The forum has been really responsive the last couple of times I have visited. Good to be past the issues. I hope to visit more often now. It was getting frustrating for a while.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Sun Nov 23, 2025 11:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Whats New with YOU ???
Replies: 22
Views: 3138

Re: Whats New with YOU ???

I've recently retired (3 months) and have spent the last 15 months or so gathering up stuff for reloading in my now voluminous spare time. I like to tinker with stuff and use QuickLoad often when there's no book data. I've gathered up most of the powder and primers that I'll ever need ... which has ...
by Rimfire McNutjob
Sun Nov 23, 2025 10:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I was wondering how many of you have explored the Leverguns Site?
Replies: 27
Views: 4173

Re: I was wondering how many of you have explored the Leverguns Site?

I've read nearly everything up there but haven't been through it in some time. I will occasionally refer back to something that I know is up there. Is any new material being added?
by Rimfire McNutjob
Mon Oct 27, 2025 12:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1888 38-40
Replies: 14
Views: 4446

Re: Marlin 1888 38-40

Interesting dished bolt. Beautiful gun. Thanks for the thread.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Sat Oct 25, 2025 4:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mini Mauser CZ527
Replies: 19
Views: 5534

Re: Mini Mauser CZ527

I'd love one in 22 Hornet, 204 Ruger, or 221 Fireball. I keep watching them up on GB but they all seem to go over $1000.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Mon Sep 29, 2025 4:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I ain't a-shootin' this'n neither ...
Replies: 9
Views: 5066

Re: I ain't a-shootin' this'n neither ...

jeepnik wrote: Sun Sep 28, 2025 1:16 pm I'm sorry but in cases of extreme stupidity I think we need some censorship.
I'd have liked the video better without the helmet. Then natural selection would have come into play.
He was definitely going to lose a chunk of meat from his skull without that helmet.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Tue Sep 23, 2025 12:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trail Boss is BACK!
Replies: 10
Views: 4813

Re: Trail Boss is BACK!

Trail Boss is in stock on the website for Sportsman's Warehouse for $42.99/jar. If you order it there, it ships to your nearest store for free with no Hazmat charge as well. After all is said and done, I think it's going to be cheaper than the normal online sites for reloading supplies.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Thu Sep 11, 2025 4:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trail Boss is BACK!
Replies: 10
Views: 4813

Re: Trail Boss is BACK!

I got some TB for $36 per 9oz the other day at Natchez. Unique and 2400 also dropped at a bunch of retailers the week before TB showed up. There are a few sites that still have Unique and 2400 in stock. I think the days of the 5lb IMR container for TB are gone. It looks like just the 9oz and 2lb fro...
by Rimfire McNutjob
Tue Sep 02, 2025 10:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recently retired...and I
Replies: 30
Views: 14758

Re: Recently retired...and I

I recently retired as well. I'm building up my powder stock to get back to reloading. I'm thinking about joining that range off of SR 44 in Volusia so that I can shoot any day of the week. Seems pricey though.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Sat Aug 30, 2025 7:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 33 WCF original Loads
Replies: 53
Views: 21382

Re: 33 WCF original Loads

Drawdown wrote: Wed Aug 27, 2025 9:29 pm 7/23 Hercules H.V. = 39g
11/24 Hercules H.V. = 41g
These are right in the middle of the range in the HiVel #2 booklet for 33 WCF with a 200 grain FMP bullet ... 33.5 (2000fps) to 43.2gr (2445fps).

That's an amazing find by Drawdown and 450 Fuller.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Sat Aug 23, 2025 9:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1892 25-20 take down carbine
Replies: 53
Views: 18607

Re: 1892 25-20 take down carbine

Years. I've got my presses set back up now on an Inline Fabrication mount. I'm going to load some up this Fall and go out to that range off of Hwy 44 in Volusia. I got one of those new Caldwell Velocitor chronographs to try out.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Sun Aug 17, 2025 11:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 33 WCF original Loads
Replies: 53
Views: 21382

Re: 33 WCF original Loads

Once you find the load card, you'd then have to find the powder. I saw an unopened can of HiVel No.2 up on GB the other day for $50. You might should start gobbling some of those up. :)
by Rimfire McNutjob
Sun Aug 17, 2025 10:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1892 25-20 take down carbine
Replies: 53
Views: 18607

Re: 1892 25-20 take down carbine

I love me some takedown short rifle with a heavy barrel. There's just something about how they swing onto the target.

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by Rimfire McNutjob
Wed Aug 13, 2025 3:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ahhh, the aroma of New Mexico in August ...
Replies: 18
Views: 4242

Re: Ahhh, the aroma of New Mexico in August ...

Went into the grocery store the other day and grabbed a pack of Johnsonville Hatch Chile Breakfast Links. I can get that wonderful smell and taste and not have to travel past the Publix down the street. I must admit, I do miss the dry heat out West ... at least your sweat evaporates. Down here in Fl...
by Rimfire McNutjob
Wed Aug 13, 2025 3:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When is "shipped" really shipped?
Replies: 12
Views: 5471

Re: When is "shipped" really shipped?

Yeah, I got my "Your item has shipped" email back on 8/4. Then they picked it up in New Mexico and let me know I'd have it from 8/7 to 8/11. Then it went to Chicago, and Chicago, and Chicago. Now I'm getting an email that it's going to be late. I'm in Florida. Of course it's going to be la...
by Rimfire McNutjob
Tue Aug 12, 2025 4:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New 348 ammo? bullets?
Replies: 3
Views: 1121

Re: New 348 ammo? bullets?

Ok, so I guess Hornady is producing 348 interlocks again? Hopefully they will make them available as reloading components also They made a run of 348 FTX recently (loaded ammo), which is mostly what's available. I've not seen the component bullets for FTX or the Interlocks in some time. There's occ...
by Rimfire McNutjob
Fri Aug 08, 2025 10:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone heard from Piller?
Replies: 3
Views: 1262

Re: Anyone heard from Piller?

Might be time to contact Pillher ... or Ms. Piller. If the PM's are setup to send her an email as well.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Fri Aug 08, 2025 12:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 94 30-30 SR # 4262XXX
Replies: 10
Views: 2261

Re: Winchester 94 30-30 SR # 4262XXX

Anyway, I've been told that this vintage of Winchesters used metal that may not be weldable, truth or myth? I think some of the receivers of this era were sintered and then iron plated to take the finish. Maybe that's what you're referring to. I might be wrong. There are plenty of 1894 people here ...
by Rimfire McNutjob
Sun Aug 03, 2025 2:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leverguns Site
Replies: 9
Views: 2235

Leverguns Site

Is this site actually under a DDOS attack? THR was experiencing one this past week and put CluoudFlare in front of the site to solve the problem. It wouldn't surprise me to learn that many gun boards are under this type of attack from some unknown person or organization. The problems with this site ...
by Rimfire McNutjob
Mon Jul 28, 2025 9:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Important Data Breach
Replies: 4
Views: 1491

Re: Important Data Breach

Wow. Depressing.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Mon Jul 28, 2025 9:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wood bleach
Replies: 12
Views: 1790

Re: Wood bleach

That's a really good match. I can't imagine how you can get that close. It's just so hard to tell until the finish goes on.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Mon Jul 28, 2025 9:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UPDATE ON Some went BANG and some went CLICK
Replies: 4
Views: 696

Re: UPDATE ON Some went BANG and some went CLICK

Interesting. I've seen the Cutting Edge stuff but not the one you mentioned. Though the logo looks familiar. Maybe from Powder Valley.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Mon Jul 28, 2025 9:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UPDATE ON Some went BANG and some went CLICK
Replies: 4
Views: 696

Re: UPDATE ON Some went BANG and some went CLICK

How are you re-priming the rimfire cases?
by Rimfire McNutjob
Mon Jul 21, 2025 4:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone out there with Quickload?
Replies: 14
Views: 2769

Re: Anyone out there with Quickload?

Bill, this is what I did to make QL match the physical PressureTrace II test results. Technically I upped the pressure to 11,000 psi for a MAX load. QuickLoad 44-40 BaseLine.png You haven't put your bullet in properly. You're missing the shot start pressure. It's in BAR in the text file that is the...
by Rimfire McNutjob
Fri Jul 18, 2025 6:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone out there with Quickload?
Replies: 14
Views: 2769

Re: Anyone out there with Quickload?

Yeah, I think I wouldn't go much over 38Kpsi with that one. Nice pre-Great War Remington.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Fri Jul 18, 2025 5:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone out there with Quickload?
Replies: 14
Views: 2769

Re: Anyone out there with Quickload?

That 2573 BAR is 37,318 psi. There's no direct conversion as the copper crusher method isn't linear across a wide range.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Thu Jun 26, 2025 11:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday RIHMFIRE.
Replies: 4
Views: 932

Re: Happy Birthday RIHMFIRE.

Happy birthday. I appear to be 4 minutes past due and into the 27th.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Wed Jun 25, 2025 9:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever Action Shotgun
Replies: 4
Views: 955

Re: Lever Action Shotgun

That's pretty nice for $399. A very complete package. Good video.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Sun Jun 22, 2025 6:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rare Speer and Winchester .348 bullets
Replies: 10
Views: 1817

Re: Rare Speer and Winchester .348 bullets

GunBroker perhaps. Or put them in the classifieds here. There are probably more 348 shooters here than are browsing on GB. I didn't realize Speer made a 220 at one point. I assume the 150's are the Winchester "Silver Tips". The closest thing I currently have is the Cutting Edge 157's but I...
by Rimfire McNutjob
Sat Jun 21, 2025 4:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone here mess with a .38 Super?
Replies: 28
Views: 4671

Re: Anyone here mess with a .38 Super?

I made the mistake of going to take a look up on GB. Man, the 38 Super has got to be the most pimped out pistol of all time. There's just a ton of them up there, many factory builds.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1111310731
by Rimfire McNutjob
Fri Jun 20, 2025 3:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone here mess with a .38 Super?
Replies: 28
Views: 4671

Re: Anyone here mess with a .38 Super?

Didn't Caspian make a double stack 38 Super frame with 19 round mags back in the 90's? That 19+1 in Super seems like a lot of firepower.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Wed Jun 18, 2025 2:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Green Dot and Promo (Red Dot without dots)
Replies: 0
Views: 7141

Green Dot and Promo (Red Dot without dots)

These two happen to be in-stock over at Bruno Shooters at the moment ... in the 8lb cannisters. Not sure how long that will last.