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by Les Staley
Mon Feb 07, 2022 11:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Search for the "Endurance" -- Shackleton's Ship
Replies: 38
Views: 3037

Re: Search for the "Endurance" -- Shackleton's Ship

I’m not a whiskey drinker, but if that whiskey froze, I doubt it would be any good …………
by Les Staley
Wed Nov 03, 2021 12:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win 92 in 25-20
Replies: 20
Views: 2263

Re: Win 92 in 25-20

GunnyMack, the Jordan buck is the one you speak of. If you find an account of that story it’s a heartbreaker. IIRC, Jordan had died before he got credit for killing that deer. I, too, enjoy shooting a 25-20. Mine is a round barrel rifle, 1911 vintage 1894. It came ito a gunshow, original finish most...
by Les Staley
Sat Mar 06, 2021 12:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Handgun shooters as we age.
Replies: 59
Views: 5939

Re: Handgun shooters as we age.

100 rounds of anything hurts me terribly...not so much in the wrist or elbow, but lots lower down on my torso, near the back pocket!
by Les Staley
Wed Apr 22, 2020 8:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger GP100 .44
Replies: 22
Views: 3658

Re: Ruger GP100 .44

I bought one hot off the presses (2-maybe 3 years back). Love it! Tapped the top strap for a Weaver base, had to find a very flat/thin one so I could view the irons over it with red dot or scope removed. Pics around here somewhere, I think I posted them here. Deer would be in a world of hurt at 50 y...
by Les Staley
Thu Apr 09, 2020 4:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chiappa 1892 Trapper Carbine - Marble peep sight help
Replies: 15
Views: 5055

Re: Chiappa 1892 Trapper Carbine - Marble peep sight help

I have the luxury of living within a couple hours of Buffalo Arms in Sand Point Idaho. I took a couple of Braztech/Taurus 92s up there, and bought two Marbles Tangers from them. They checked the screw sizes while I waited, and also fitted Hadley eye cups to them. Also bought a Hadley for my Shilo Ha...
by Les Staley
Mon Mar 30, 2020 1:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 10
Views: 2472

Re: New Virus, Newer Name

I think we should cut to the chase and just start calling it "the impeachment Flu". The dems have weaponized it along with their lackeys the MSM.
by Les Staley
Thu Jan 30, 2020 1:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Been having some great luck with Rugers lately.
Replies: 20
Views: 2377

Re: Been having some great luck with Rugers lately.

I found a 200th year of independance model Blackhawk in 45 Colt at a pawn shop in Rock Springs Wy back in the mid nineties. Wouldn't keep any load on an 8" paper plate at 25 yds. Called Gary Reeder and he said send it down. He took a 357 mag cylinder with blueing wear that matched my pistol pre...
by Les Staley
Thu Jan 30, 2020 1:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SHOTShow and F.A. (pics added)
Replies: 20
Views: 3112

Re: SHOTShow and F.A. (pics added)

Jkbrea, how did you like the toilet paper holder in the men's room at Freedom showroom? I have the same pistol sans the acp wheel. Bought my high ride strong side holster right there in their store. I bought mine about the same timeframe as when you bought the Colt SAA from me. Mine is black micarta...
by Les Staley
Fri Jan 03, 2020 1:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your Opinions On Sig Saur
Replies: 38
Views: 4967

Re: Your Opinions On Sig Saur

Blaine, keep your eye out for a Sig P6. German police trade ins 9MM. Single stack aloy frame w/ de cocker. Da/sa Best little carry gun I ever had. First wave came thru about three years back for under $250 with two mags, holster, now maybe $400 if you could find one. Ugly but a great shooter.
by Les Staley
Mon Nov 18, 2019 12:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning Model 53, 32-20
Replies: 20
Views: 4196

Re: Browning Model 53, 32-20

Great snag! I got mine at Cabela's GunLibrary in Sydney Nebraska while going thru there on a truck run. The first owner had installed a Marble's Tang sight with windage adjustment, and had installed a blank in the rear dovetail on the barrel, dinging the forearm with the hammer, making a noticeable ...
by Les Staley
Tue Sep 24, 2019 11:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I hate when a good deal happens on a firearm I don't need
Replies: 11
Views: 2220

Re: I hate when a good deal happens on a firearm I don't need

Found a set of 480 Ruger reloading dies at a garage sale. Bought 'em! Now I need a gun in that caliber! :lol:
by Les Staley
Fri Aug 30, 2019 8:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Special".......
Replies: 39
Views: 3923

Re: "Special".......

Now, if I can get the streams to cross...(Ghost busters).... image.jpeg I've got pics of three other bucks, a forky, a three by three and a small eight. Have 11 acres of logged off (30 years ago) land. Old logging roads, skid trails and a rock pit. Elk, bear, turkeys, coyotes and lions all call this...
by Les Staley
Wed Aug 28, 2019 10:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Special".......
Replies: 39
Views: 3923

Re: "Special".......

Sighted in with some factory Winchester 200 gr silver tips I had. Getting some groups around four inches (5 shots) at 50 yds with a makeshift rest. Should do better when I use my hand loads. Will be trying some of your suggested recipes.
by Les Staley
Wed Aug 28, 2019 10:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Special".......
Replies: 39
Views: 3923

Re: "Special".......

Trying to get some photos up.
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Bill in Oregon, here you go!
by Les Staley
Wed Aug 28, 2019 8:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "The Terror" (Horror mini-series): They Found The Real Ships!
Replies: 9
Views: 1604

Re: "The Terror" (Horror mini-series): They Found The Real Ships!

I found the book "Frozen in Time" by Owen Beattie and John Geiger copywrite 1988 very interesting, some factual history and excellent photos of some of the sailors they exhumed and took tissue samples for pathological tests in 1984. You won't put it down if you start reading it. I bought m...
by Les Staley
Wed Aug 28, 2019 10:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Flashlights now versus 50 years ago.
Replies: 25
Views: 3203

Re: Flashlights now versus 50 years ago.

I've got the Microstream USB. Rechargeable! During summer, the charge lasts a couple months, (long days). Entering fall, we'll see. Made a little leather side saddle on my Buck folder carrying case. It's part of my EDC now.
by Les Staley
Tue Aug 27, 2019 12:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Special".......
Replies: 39
Views: 3923

Re: "Special".......

I picked up a newly released Ruger GP100 44 Special five shot wheel gun a couple years back. Ruger was thinking right when they put rear sights with lots of elevation adjustments on the gun. It will handle the heavier bullets, shooting to POA at 35 yds, a really useful trait. Mine is in my buddies g...
by Les Staley
Tue Aug 06, 2019 11:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Auction finds
Replies: 7
Views: 1749

Re: Auction finds

Ford wannabe, that would have been Grumpa. I bought some of his conversions (32/20-25/20) and they work great. Sadly Grumpa has died. He had a tutorial on converting the brass, a little research on Cast Bullets Forums should turn it up.
by Les Staley
Sat Jul 06, 2019 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Movie Quote
Replies: 21
Views: 3118

Re: Movie Quote

"Put an Amen to it!
by Les Staley
Sun Jun 16, 2019 9:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Local gun shops. And greed. grrrrrrrr......
Replies: 48
Views: 9521

Re: Local gun shops. And greed. grrrrrrrr......

I'm with Harry! Slowly selling off my name brand ARs and building my keeper guns like I want them. Get 'em while you can. Ghosts will soon be illegal! Mine will NOT be turned in!!
by Les Staley
Thu Apr 11, 2019 7:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Iconic guns
Replies: 6
Views: 1019

Re: Iconic guns

Yep, them' the ones I want! All of 'em! My Winchester 92 rifle RB 25-20 made in 1911 has history from the Ocanogan (spell) Valley going up into Canada. Finish is pretty much gone, and has a relined barrel, but that made it a superb shooter and kept the resale value where I could afford it. My 1911 i...
by Les Staley
Wed Jan 30, 2019 12:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Birth Of a Truck Driver
Replies: 5
Views: 759

Re: Birth Of a Truck Driver

Where's Griff? He'll know for sure!!
by Les Staley
Thu Jan 17, 2019 6:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: belling 357 case mouth
Replies: 11
Views: 1599

Re: belling 357 case mouth

Good solution! I have used a needle nosed pliers inserted in mouth and give a little twist. Adds a step, but would get the job done. I was just started casting/powder coating for a 25-20 Winchester 92 that had a relined barrel. Turned out to be just the thing for ground squirrels!
by Les Staley
Fri Jan 11, 2019 3:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1894C Siblings
Replies: 32
Views: 4586

Re: 1894C Siblings

In my best imitation of Napoleon Dynamite, "LUCKY". Good choices! I had two at one time, they got to valuable to keep...can't remember what I bought with all that money......oh well.
by Les Staley
Sat Dec 01, 2018 10:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally
Replies: 6
Views: 1166

Re: Finally

Bonusmarple, would you share details of the recipe? If not on public forum, pm me. I'm interested in cast bullet loads. Thanks
by Les Staley
Fri Nov 30, 2018 6:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Livin' Large!!!
Replies: 23
Views: 2227

Re: Livin' Large!!!

Amen, brother! Wife and I were married Nov 30, 1968. Celebrating our 50th anniversary this evening!!
by Les Staley
Fri Nov 23, 2018 8:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which one to hunt with....
Replies: 21
Views: 2668

Re: Which one to hunt with....

Congrats, Doc on first blood with the BHA Levergun! Great choice for an afternoon break from paperwork. Havent blooded mine yet. Guess I should take it for a walk this weekend. Got an antlerless deer to kill. (that was what I was after, when the little eight point got in the mix).
by Les Staley
Fri Nov 23, 2018 3:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Really thought it was a yearling
Replies: 14
Views: 1859

Re: Really thought it was a yearling

When I was a kid in Michigan killed my first deer in 1961, a small buck. Have that rack on a plaque on the wall of my gun room. There was NO doe hunting, and even when Michigan finally opened limited doe permits, the older guys really frowned on anybody shooting a doe!! Lowest form of life! Deer pop...
by Les Staley
Mon Nov 19, 2018 9:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Really thought it was a yearling
Replies: 14
Views: 1859

Re: Really thought it was a yearling

Who said it first? I've read it, heard it somewhere. How about "Helen Keller could have found that deer? (Abraham Lincoln). Happy now, 2ndovc, or am I still in trouble?😂😇 (I stole that, too). Anyhow, been wanting to try out cast bullets in the 30-30 and finally bought a Lee Mould for 170 gr gas...
by Les Staley
Mon Nov 19, 2018 11:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Really thought it was a yearling
Replies: 14
Views: 1859

Really thought it was a yearling

Buddy and I hunted a piece of private land, yesterday. Legal area for controlled hunting by permit for antlerless deer, new to us. We each picked a skid trail, a mile apart and worked toward each other. Frostey frozen leaves, no way to move without making noise, I was grunting on a buck call as I sk...
by Les Staley
Fri Oct 26, 2018 11:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 92 Issue
Replies: 7
Views: 2078

Re: Winchester 92 Issue

I've also found the little clearance notch at 12 o'clock above the chamber so full of dried grease, gunk and other goodies that the extractor couldn't drop down over the rim of the cartridge to grab it. Try using a steel needle point to scratch the dried gunk out of there. Might make a huge differen...
by Les Staley
Sat Oct 20, 2018 4:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oh Snap!
Replies: 15
Views: 2546

Re: Oh Snap!

Griff, spent many a night in my sleeper at the Walmart in Goodland. Would take my hay loads straight south on 25, cross out of Kansas at Elkheart, cross the okie panhandle and hit my dairy for delivery just south of Dalhart Tx. Bypass five scales on I25 in Colorado and New Mexico that route.
by Les Staley
Mon Sep 17, 2018 8:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Over weight !!!!
Replies: 44
Views: 5398

Re: Over weight !!!!

A couple springs back when Griff came thru and went to the gun show in Post Falls and we went out to dinner, I was 252 :shock: . I went on a 1200 calerie diet that June, and have been holding at 185-189 since. Lost most of that in about nine months, been painfully slow coming off since getting in th...
by Les Staley
Tue Sep 11, 2018 11:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help quitting the beer
Replies: 43
Views: 5531

Re: Help quitting the beer

Bill, I'm pulling for you. My wife and I have never had a problem with alcohol personally, but both have family that have. I have enjoyed a beer or two most of my adult life, but our son almost lost his marriage over to many, too often. He quit a little over four years ago, and I, out of support and...
by Les Staley
Fri Sep 07, 2018 11:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yellow jackets
Replies: 15
Views: 2657

Re: Yellow jackets

Hey Six, what do you call a fly with no wings???





















....a WALK!
by Les Staley
Mon Aug 27, 2018 8:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Little Good Luck To Go With The Bad
Replies: 17
Views: 2936

Re: A Little Good Luck To Go With The Bad

My heart goes out to you. I know exactly how you feel. We burned to the ground April 19, 1985 in Michigan. My son ,10 yrs old at the time, stood next to me in the driveway, and said "I'm gunless!" Makes you appreciate life, and just how trivial (comparatively) material things are. Kind of ...
by Les Staley
Fri Aug 10, 2018 7:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who's shooting a Bearcat these days?
Replies: 44
Views: 5834

Re: Who's shooting a Bearcat these days?

I took in a New Model Bearcat in trade at a gunshow last winter. Was running a trap line and it was perfect to carry along. Shot quite a bit to the left and low, so I made a tool to unscrew the barrel, anti seized the threads, and tightened it a little past where it had been. After a couple tries, i...
by Les Staley
Tue Jul 03, 2018 11:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Story of a 1903 Springfield.
Replies: 10
Views: 2069

Re: Story of a 1903 Springfield.

I have in my possession a Winchester 74 semi auto 22 short made in the late 30s that was shipped to the British Isles, stamped "not English make" and with British proof marks. The barrel was threaded (I suppose for a silencer). Wish it could tell me it's stories!
by Les Staley
Mon Jun 25, 2018 6:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unexpected find, old 99 Savage
Replies: 17
Views: 3201

Re: Unexpected find, old 99 Savage

That's a nice rifle. The ones with the safety on the lever can be de-cocked like was described above. He later tang mounted safety's, not possible. My 99 well is dry at the moment, but I'm sure one will find its way into my safe one of these days
by Les Staley
Mon Jun 25, 2018 6:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chiappa Double Badger
Replies: 5
Views: 1567

Re: Chiappa Double Badger

I sure like mine! Mine is a NWTF model, 22 Mag over 410, will ground sluice a grouse at 40 yds. Short, light, took a little synthetic grease to get it to open better (real stiff when new). Would like it better in 22 LR, but they were scarce when I bought mine.
by Les Staley
Mon May 21, 2018 8:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT:Photo- Samuel L. Hart- Gunsmith-Tombstone Ariz.
Replies: 29
Views: 3802

Re: OT:Photo- Samuel L. Hart- Gunsmith-Tombstone Ariz.

I bought a box of 12 gauge brass shotgun shells as a souvenir of Tombstone a few years back. Haven't shot any yet. Was at Spangenbergers. Seemed like the right thing to do. And a big Welcome to you, jdm4ksu!
by Les Staley
Mon May 21, 2018 8:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Close encounter of the Levergun kind
Replies: 4
Views: 995

Re: Close encounter of the Levergun kind

For some of us freaks of nature, there is no natural environment! It became extinct two hundred years ago.
by Les Staley
Mon May 07, 2018 9:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Semi-combustible filler
Replies: 16
Views: 2827

Re: Combustible filler

I have had success with Duplex Loads using WC 860 and WC 872. Working up loads with a chronograph (mostly cast bullets). 45-70, 30-06 and 303 British can be shot for real cheap! These cartridges need a priming charge of 6 gr of 4198 on the primer and the main charge slightly compressed to keep the p...
by Les Staley
Fri Apr 06, 2018 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Rossi 92 .357, new in the box and in the house!!!
Replies: 24
Views: 5302

Re: New Rossi 92 .357, new in the box and in the house!!!

Good deal. Glad they're starting to show up. Still drilled under the rear sight for NOE's scout mount? I have one of the last 16" blued carbines with the big loop lever bought before the dry spell. LOVE it!!!
by Les Staley
Mon Mar 26, 2018 12:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Turns Out... 'Ol Albert Was Right!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 2195

Re: Turns Out... 'Ol Albert Was Right!!!

I got rear ended by a smartphone user while in my Semi with an loaded 8000 gal water tanker stopped waiting to cross a highway in Wyoming. Hardly felt the impact, but it wrecked his pickup. :roll:
by Les Staley
Sat Mar 03, 2018 4:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun magazines
Replies: 22
Views: 3343

Re: Gun magazines

I have three or four stripped lowers that I have been procrastinating building into complete EBRs. Ordered the lower parts kits a week back. Came today. No reason to delay any longer.
by Les Staley
Sun Feb 25, 2018 10:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Little Mother-Daughter Shooting Time...
Replies: 12
Views: 1787

Re: A Little Mother-Daughter Shooting Time...

Need bigger guns!! They got enough grit, just need
Bigger caliber pistols.
by Les Staley
Sun Feb 11, 2018 11:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jeff Quinn with the BHA 460 S&W levergun
Replies: 2
Views: 1102

Re: Jeff Quinn with the BHA 460 S&W levergun

My BHA 460 won't cycle 454 or 45 Colt thru the action. Single loading is ok.