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by Meeteetse
Tue Mar 05, 2019 5:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This Could Apply to Many Levergunners...
Replies: 24
Views: 2880

Re: This Could Apply to Many Levergunners...

My wife of 52 years says I have been saying the wrong things just to stir things up for far to long. She is probably right. Problem is I have never been PC. Based on today's climate, I guess I am just a dinosaur but if you believe in family, have faith in God, believe in the 2nd Amendment, defend Tr...
by Meeteetse
Mon Oct 10, 2016 8:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wyoming Elk Hunt - long post
Replies: 17
Views: 2644

Re: Wyoming Elk Hunt - long post

Thanks, makes me homesick :cry:
by Meeteetse
Tue Apr 12, 2016 5:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tom Horn
Replies: 42
Views: 9643

Re: Tom Horn

Meteetse, let's hear the stories. As you know lots of us from the southeast corner of Wyoming grew up hearing alot of Horn. Fasinating character, Charles description of the man hisself is about as good, clear and true as it gets. Funny how now after 100 years lots of stuff is coming to the surface ...
by Meeteetse
Fri Mar 11, 2016 7:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good ol' Ruger Blackhawks
Replies: 27
Views: 4064

Re: Good ol' Ruger Blackhawks

Thanks for the pictures. Over the years I have or still own almost one of each caliber BH and in some cases I have pairs because of cowboy shooting. Like many of you I have been to the world of semi-autos and double actions of various kinds, including Rugers, but I always come back to the Blackhawks...
by Meeteetse
Thu Oct 09, 2014 11:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wyoming Elk Hunt (pic heavy)
Replies: 9
Views: 1186

Re: Wyoming Elk Hunt (pic heavy)

You won't have to worry about it being too warm and rainy when you come back in Dec. :D Country looks a little like where I used to hunt north of Pinedale. Sure do miss my hunting days in Wyoming. I went last year and it was hitting in the -20's. Too cold for me but it did warm to about -5 and that...
by Meeteetse
Mon Oct 06, 2014 5:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin makes moose meat
Replies: 41
Views: 4388

Re: Marlin makes moose meat

Good thing you posted a picture because nobody would believe such an old gun and caliber could get the job done. I always smile when I tell someone that I got my mule deer, moose, elk or whatever with my 30/30 or Dad's 32 Special and they tell me how I need a bigger scoped rifle. Funny how their fre...
by Meeteetse
Mon Oct 06, 2014 5:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fun Question:
Replies: 26
Views: 1988

Re: Fun Question:

Where I'm from cowboys and roughnecks are two different types. Cowboys wear long sleeve shirts so their tan is hands, neck and face and the top of their head never sees the sun. Their boots are for riding not walking and there will never be a snuff can ring on their wranglers. Hell to sit a saddle w...
by Meeteetse
Mon Oct 06, 2014 5:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wyoming Elk Hunt (pic heavy)
Replies: 9
Views: 1186

Re: Wyoming Elk Hunt (pic heavy)

You won't have to worry about it being too warm and rainy when you come back in Dec. :D Country looks a little like where I used to hunt north of Pinedale. Sure do miss my hunting days in Wyoming.
by Meeteetse
Mon Jul 14, 2014 11:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Choose one rifle for me to carry on extended backpack trip
Replies: 110
Views: 13966

Re: Choose one rifle for me to carry on extended backpack tr

Never been in the area you are headed to, but I have kicked around the mountains of Wyoming for the better part of 50 years and for me this is what works. If I'm carrying a centerfire rifle I carry a .22 handgun. If I have a .22 rifle I carry a large caliber handgun. I have used a Marlin .44mag leve...
by Meeteetse
Thu May 22, 2014 8:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How About Your Favorite .22 Rimfire...
Replies: 71
Views: 5844

Re: How About Your Favorite .22 Rimfire...

Picking a favorite .22 for me is like picking a favorite child. There are days when you like one more than the others but they are all keepers. I have never sold or traded a .22. Can't say that about any other caliber. The only time I loose one is when a child or grandchild decides they can't live w...
by Meeteetse
Sat Feb 08, 2014 3:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Carry of a j-frame for ccw
Replies: 46
Views: 4234

Re: Carry of a j-frame for ccw

More and more my CCW is a S&W 442 carried either in my right front pocket or OWB in a Galco pancake. I totally agree with 7.62 that IWB is a great way to carry but I have yet to find a holster I like for IWB for either the 442 or my Glock 19. Perhaps 7.62's offerings will solve the problem. I wi...
by Meeteetse
Sun Feb 02, 2014 4:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Trail to Levers
Replies: 44
Views: 6548

Re: The Trail to Levers

My mother's father was a trapper for a living. He had a saddle ring carbine 1894 Winchester in 30-30. It was all I looked at as a kid. What else would I love? My story is about the same. Growing up in Wyoming most of the family friends were ranchers and all had Winchester 94's in 30/30. In fact mos...
by Meeteetse
Sun Dec 22, 2013 5:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Greenhorn joke of the week.
Replies: 28
Views: 2982

Re: Greenhorn joke of the week.

An oldtimer was heading in to his favorite lick one snowy morning. He came upon a couple of greenhorns dragging a nice buck by its hind legs toward the road. He complimented them on the nice deer but politely didn't mention that maybe 4 holes was a bit too many. He pointed out to them that if they ...
by Meeteetse
Sun Dec 22, 2013 5:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Completely non gun/hemp related... Ancient Kitchen Gadgets!
Replies: 16
Views: 1467

Re: Completely non gun/hemp related... Ancient Kitchen Gadge

What is your oldest (at least annually) USED BY YOU "Kitchen Gadget". (Note, "gadget" excludes Cast Iron Cookware...) Here's mine: Every year around Christmas I am innundated by "in the shell" roasted peanuts. Nd if no one uses thm the are wasted. So:.. I dug out my gr...
by Meeteetse
Sun Dec 22, 2013 5:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Minibikes, Ya'll Have One Growing Up?
Replies: 55
Views: 5245

Re: Minibikes, Ya'll Have One Growing Up?

Closest thing I had was a Schwinn 3 speed. Tried a motorcycle once and crashed. Never tried again.
by Meeteetse
Sun Dec 22, 2013 5:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Christmas present to self-new to me Ruger .357 Blackhawk
Replies: 16
Views: 2199

Re: A Christmas present to self-new to me Ruger .357 Blackha

Bought my first Blackhawk in 1970(?) just after they added the safety block or whatever it is called. My first was a 4 5/8" .357 with the 9mm cylinder. What others have said is true. That first gun started an addiction that has lasted to this day. I have owned short and long barreled .357's, .4...
by Meeteetse
Thu Dec 05, 2013 5:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 357 winchester
Replies: 22
Views: 2815

Re: 357 winchester

Personally I would go with the 92, especially since I already have a Browning BL-92 in .357 I bought nearly 25 (?) years ago. I also have an Italian 73 in 45 Colt that is a great rifle, but I would have to go with the rifle that Hollywood says was the gun of choice from just after the Civil war unti...
by Meeteetse
Thu Dec 05, 2013 5:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Woods carry rifle choice for hog, deer, black bear and elk
Replies: 65
Views: 7897

Re: Woods carry rifle choice for hog, deer, black bear and e

Don't know about where you live, but most of the game you mentioned have a specific season and are not something you can shoot except during that season. With that in mind, if I am just woods bumming I like to carry either a 30/30 Trapper or perhaps my BLR-92 in .357, or no rifle at all and carry a ...
by Meeteetse
Mon Nov 18, 2013 9:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ammo question
Replies: 13
Views: 1822

Re: ammo question

Remington and Winchester are two of several makers of 30/30 ammo. Same ammo, different makers name on the box. You will find the same thing for almost all ammo, more than one maker of the same caliber.
by Meeteetse
Mon Nov 18, 2013 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Something for the Wyoming guys
Replies: 4
Views: 589

Re: Something for the Wyoming guys

Stalin didn't get tags either. Patton and MacArthur got them all.
by Meeteetse
Tue Oct 08, 2013 10:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Antique finish for a lever gun
Replies: 41
Views: 8385

Re: Antique finish for a lever gun

When I asked the question I had no idea that so many were interested. I know I have gotten some great ideas and the pictures are amazing. Sometimes the hardest part is the first step, making a so-so gun look old. Most of us are trying to go the other way. Thanks everyone, keep the info coming.
by Meeteetse
Sat Aug 24, 2013 11:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Antique finish for a lever gun
Replies: 41
Views: 8385

Re: Antique finish for a lever gun

Well 7.62 all I can say is "WOW", your work is impressive. I had no idea that you could age something like that. You have given me some great information, now if I can perform the skills needed to do the work I might have something. The nice part is I don't think you can screw it up becaus...
by Meeteetse
Fri Aug 23, 2013 11:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Antique finish for a lever gun
Replies: 41
Views: 8385

Re: Antique finish for a lever gun

What is the wood like? If I have a gun with shiny varnish, like my Uberti Yellowboy :( I usually strip it and give it an old fashioned oil finish. My 9422 had surface rust when I bought it (cheap) I re-did the stock and forearm with Walnut oil and in removing the rust a lot of the blueing disappear...
by Meeteetse
Fri Aug 23, 2013 5:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Antique finish for a lever gun
Replies: 41
Views: 8385

Antique finish for a lever gun

This may seem silly to some but I am wondering if anyone has a suggestion for an antique finish for a blue gun? As explanation, I have a several Winchester 94's (mostly 30 WCF). Some are pre-64, some post 64. I would like to take one of the post-64 guns and give it an antique finish somehow. I have ...
by Meeteetse
Fri Jun 28, 2013 4:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The First Of Hundreds.....
Replies: 26
Views: 1961

Re: The First Of Hundreds.....

Two things: 1. The gun will obviously shoot left now that it is damaged, so it needs to find a good home with a left handed shooter who knows about these things. Please PM me and I will give you the mailing instructions. 2. If you hadn't pointed out the "ding" no one would have noticed. I'...
by Meeteetse
Fri Jun 28, 2013 4:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester Mdl. 94 History
Replies: 6
Views: 1155

Winchester Mdl. 94 History

I am trying to do some research on the Winchester Mdl. 94 and its variations. Specifically in the area of post WWII to 1964. I am trying to find information on the differences in models such as barrel bands, hooded front sights and other characteristics as well as serial number ranges for the time p...
by Meeteetse
Mon May 27, 2013 11:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Longmire on A&E
Replies: 59
Views: 9929

Re: Longmire on A&E

Just a little personal comment. I grew up in a Wyoming town that was small when I was growing up 60+ years ago. Everyone knew everyone and especially the Sheriff, and the reservation was near by. The attitude of Longmire is exactly as I remember our local LE. It was simple; don't mess with the folks...
by Meeteetse
Mon May 20, 2013 12:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bought 2,000 rnds of CCI Shorts...better than nothing... :)
Replies: 29
Views: 2768

Re: Bought 2,000 rnds of CCI Shorts...better than nothing...

Yup, grew up with .22 shorts in a little Remington (?) single shot that I wish I still had. Great for rats around the ranch/farm. We used to supply rabbits to a mink farm for feed. The mink farm paid 50 cents for cottontails and 75 cents for big jacks. I can remember many a time when we would harves...
by Meeteetse
Sun May 19, 2013 11:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Winchester Model 1873
Replies: 30
Views: 6436

Re: New Winchester Model 1873

Great looking gun. I jumped on an Uberti (45 Colt) last fall and I am very please with it, but I would have preferred a Miroku. I have a Miroku 92 (.357) that is a gem in fit, finish and accuracy. I'm sure the Miroku 73 is the same. I'm always the last to find out about new models and probably a lit...
by Meeteetse
Tue Apr 30, 2013 9:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Large lever loops for Winchester 92 and 94
Replies: 4
Views: 1170

Re: Large lever loops for Winchester 92 and 94

I appreciate the information from all of you. I'm sort of embarrassed when it comes to the blogs and the internet and my complete lack of knowledge of how and where to search. I guess I am more of a dinosaur than I realized, but I should have known. My cell phone is old enough it doesn't even take p...
by Meeteetse
Mon Apr 29, 2013 3:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Large lever loops for Winchester 92 and 94
Replies: 4
Views: 1170

Large lever loops for Winchester 92 and 94

Is there a source for large lever loops for Mdl. 94 or Mdl. 92 Winchesters (actual Winchesters)? I know there are pro's and con's, but I have both a 92 and a 94 (2) and I am considering converting one or the other to the large lever loop. I was hoping I could find a source for the lever and install ...
by Meeteetse
Sun Mar 31, 2013 8:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: There aren't any wolves in Alabama......
Replies: 19
Views: 2388

Re: There aren't any wolves in Alabama......

I am certainly no expert, but wild (feral) dogs was my first thought also. Certainly would not want to encounter them without a 20 or 12 gauge pump shotgun loaded with buckshot. Just in case they feel hungry and want to put me on the menu. I'd rather face that many wolves than feral dogs. You've go...
by Meeteetse
Sat Mar 30, 2013 10:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: There aren't any wolves in Alabama......
Replies: 19
Views: 2388

Re: There aren't any wolves in Alabama......

I am certainly no expert, but wild (feral) dogs was my first thought also. Certainly would not want to encounter them without a 20 or 12 gauge pump shotgun loaded with buckshot. Just in case they feel hungry and want to put me on the menu. I'd rather face that many wolves than feral dogs. You've go...
by Meeteetse
Tue Feb 12, 2013 1:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many of you guys.............
Replies: 23
Views: 1487

Re: How many of you guys.............

There is no question that I have tried to play catch-up when it comes to buying things I wanted as a youth. I was never into cars, but growing up in a hunting and fishing family I developed an interest in guns very early, but I developed the ability to buy what I wanted very late. I love leverguns a...
by Meeteetse
Fri Jan 25, 2013 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Ultimate 30-30
Replies: 42
Views: 3348

Re: The Ultimate 30-30

Griff wrote:
Old Savage wrote:Griff - you win ...... drum roll please ..... a free dinner with me :D :D :D here.
Can't... CA outlawed my truck. Maybe we can meet in Vegas?

You probably can't do that either. I think CA outlawed Nevada. . . . . . . :lol:
by Meeteetse
Fri Jan 25, 2013 6:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: how long to keep frozen meat
Replies: 19
Views: 2371

Re: how long to keep frozen meat

I like to double wrap using butcher paper. Lately I have been single wrapping and then using one of those machines that suck all the air out and seals it. Works really well. I have no idea how long it will last, but my stuff never seems to have any ill effects from being frozen.
by Meeteetse
Fri Jan 25, 2013 5:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A couple of nice old cabinet photos with levers.
Replies: 24
Views: 2091

Re: A couple of nice old cabinet photos with levers.

If you ever get the chance, spend a little time in the Old West Museum in Cheyenne, WY, (my home town) or the Buffalo Bill Museum in Cody, WY and you will see that cowboys not only wore moccasins, but many preferred them when not in the saddle. Few could afford custom made boots, or even well fitted...
by Meeteetse
Fri Jan 25, 2013 5:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What are your thoughts on .308 as a hunting caliber?
Replies: 39
Views: 2969

Re: What are your thoughts on .308 as a hunting caliber?

I have hunted mule deer, elk, moose, antelope, coyote and a variety of smaller game and varmints, and one nasty stupid grizzly, during the last 50+ years over a large portion of the Rocky Mountains. During that time my one and only caliber has been the .308. It is a great do-it-all cartridge for eve...
by Meeteetse
Fri Jan 25, 2013 5:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 5
Views: 765

Re: Gun Laws and the Fools of Chelm*

Interesting read. Too bad so few will read it and even more distressing that few who do read it will understand it. I fail to understand the willingness of a large percentage of the population to abrogate their rights under the presumption that someone else can better decide what is best. Whether it...
by Meeteetse
Sat Jan 19, 2013 1:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why the popularity of AR-15 rifle series?
Replies: 41
Views: 5013

Re: Why the popularity of AR-15 rifle series?

I'll give you a slightly different perspective. This is the first generation that approves of the military and what they do since WWII and Korea. As a result, this generation wants to be like the military, but because they don't have to serve, they choose to want to copy, as close as possible all th...
by Meeteetse
Sun Jan 13, 2013 1:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guns that mean the most to you?
Replies: 75
Views: 5083

Re: Guns that mean the most to you?

Yes, I shoot it. I do not care to own a gun that I cannot shoot. I regularly shoot it in mid-range matches for BPCR. The rifle will hold a 12 inch group at 600 yards. I would like to be able to reduce group size to 9 inches at 600 yards but so far have not accomplished this. If you are ever in the ...
by Meeteetse
Sat Jan 12, 2013 11:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guns that mean the most to you?
Replies: 75
Views: 5083

Re: Guns that mean the most to you?

Beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This may be a stupid question, but I have to ask. Can you shoot the gun and have you shot it since the restoration. I know nothing of this gun, so perhaps it is too valuable or rare to shoot, but I would still like to.
by Meeteetse
Fri Jan 11, 2013 1:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guns that mean the most to you?
Replies: 75
Views: 5083

Re: Guns that mean the most to you?

When a question like this comes up I usually pause and wonder if I have "any" guns that mean a great deal. My answer is usually the guns that I have been given by someone else rather than those I have accumulated on my own. Several years ago my dear wife gave me a Mdl. 94 30wcf that dates ...
by Meeteetse
Mon Dec 17, 2012 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone shoot a 1911 45 ACP?
Replies: 90
Views: 10582

Re: Anyone shoot a 1911 45 ACP?

I knew 1911's were popular but; this forumn could be renamed "Levergunners who own and 1911's" :P I wonder if the members on the 1911 forumns are this enthusiastic about lever actions? :D That's what happens when you are talking about gun designs that are 100+ years old. Seems perfectly l...
by Meeteetse
Sun Dec 16, 2012 2:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone shoot a 1911 45 ACP?
Replies: 90
Views: 10582

Re: Anyone shoot a 1911 45 ACP?

Rangerider: I'm sort of like you. Been on again, off again 1911's since I was a kid, and that is a long time ago. Decided I needed to own one again, I suppose because of the 100 year anniversary thing. Looked around at most everything from the $2000+ custom stuff to some of the $500 imported junk. I...
by Meeteetse
Sun Dec 16, 2012 1:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How do you load your rifle?
Replies: 32
Views: 2917

Re: How do you load your rifle?

I have never seen any need whatsoever to have a round chambered when hunting. Only takes a second to jack one in after you have spotted the game and got into position. Probably 90% or more of so-called hunting "accidents" are a result of someone have a round chambered when there was no ne...
by Meeteetse
Mon Dec 10, 2012 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 16 rounds of 44 mag
Replies: 33
Views: 3341

Re: 16 rounds of 44 mag

Carried the same combo for years. I have a Marlin 1894 Cowboy and Vaquero in .44 that are very reassuring in the mountains. Depending on where I am I also have a combo in .45 Colt (Uberti 1873 lever and Vaquero), in .357 ( Browning 1892 and Blackhawk) and of course in .22 (Browning BL-22 and Ruger S...
by Meeteetse
Fri Oct 12, 2012 3:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tom Horn
Replies: 42
Views: 9643

Re: Tom Horn

Thanks Hobie, too bad we have to ruin an interesting story with name calling. Regardless of the source, the story is interesting and should be appreciated as such. Like most things on the internet there is some fact and some enlightened fiction. Read it and take it for what it is worth. Arguing as t...
by Meeteetse
Wed Oct 10, 2012 10:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can I show off my new hat?
Replies: 39
Views: 3245

Re: Can I show off my new hat?

You've obviously never met a real sheepherder. :lol: If they are old Mexican heritage or Basque they will rip you a new one if you tease them. And if they don't, their dog will. They may be strange, but gay they ain't, no matter what Hollyweird thinks.
by Meeteetse
Mon Oct 01, 2012 4:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One Rifle
Replies: 36
Views: 3560

Re: One Rifle

Grew up using a 30/30 for the first few years of hunting as a kid because that is what my father had. When I bought my first rifle it was a .308 because I didn't like the 30/06's that everyone else in the family had. Used a .308 in one form or another for the last 50 years and have never wished for...