I treated myself to a set of texasgrips spalted maple extended grips for my old army.
They are breathtaking in both appearance and price
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- Fri Nov 26, 2021 3:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Ruger New Model Grip
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1750
- Wed Jan 20, 2021 9:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Amazon Has " Some" Reloading Equipment
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1997
Re: Amazon Has " Some" Reloading Equipment
Is this the same Amazon who has closed down the voice of opposition by shutting down Parler?
The Constitution is worth more than 2nd day delivery of our toys.
The Constitution is worth more than 2nd day delivery of our toys.
- Thu Aug 20, 2020 1:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: need some help
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2531
Re: need some help
A cast bullet that has been powder coated would be a few thousandths larger in diameter.
Jack
Jack
- Tue Aug 18, 2020 7:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Estate Sale, "The Executive Desk Chum", and a question
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1815
Re: Estate Sale, "The Executive Desk Chum", and a question
The photo makes it quite clear. It is, in fact, a Vernier scale, dividing the 5 degree segments of the main scale into single degrees.
Griz was correct.
I don't know how I missed the post before mine.
Jack
Griz was correct.
I don't know how I missed the post before mine.
Jack
- Mon Aug 17, 2020 5:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Estate Sale, "The Executive Desk Chum", and a question
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1815
Re: Estate Sale, "The Executive Desk Chum", and a question
.... However, it has one feature I can't figure, what am I missing here? In the arc of the fold-out, on the inside of the arc it has 0 to 180 degrees on the outside of the arc on the main body, it's marked 1 to 5 with .5 subdivisons - what is this used to measure? IMG_2019(1).jpg WAG here, maybe me...
- Thu Aug 06, 2020 12:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1860 Army Conversion ADDED PICS
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2585
Re: 1860 Army Conversion
Where did you get that one & how much?M. M. Wright wrote: ↑Tue Aug 04, 2020 8:57 pm This one has a loading gate and an ejector so you can reload it without taking it apart.
Are the ones with the loading gate available for the Remington New Model Army?
Jack
- Mon Aug 03, 2020 10:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1860 Army Conversion ADDED PICS
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2585
Re: 1860 Army Conversion
Cool beans! I fitted a conversion cylinder to my Ruger Old Army a couple weeks back. It works well enough and shoots about 8" high at 50 feet. I need to scout up some lighter bullets to bring the point of impact down a bunch. The lack of paperwork is refreshing. The need to disassemble the gun ...
- Fri Jul 17, 2020 9:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: anybody have a dardick?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1993
Re: anybody have a dardick?
I have never owned or shot a Dardick.
I do have one of the trounds in my cartridge collection and I remember when Numrich Arms was selling off the last of the factory guns, during my Teens.Nobody wanted them and they remained for sale for a long time.
Jack
I do have one of the trounds in my cartridge collection and I remember when Numrich Arms was selling off the last of the factory guns, during my Teens.Nobody wanted them and they remained for sale for a long time.
Jack
- Mon May 04, 2020 11:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Powder for 45 colt clone
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2836
Re: Powder for 45 colt clone
I use Unique in most of my 45 Colt loads. I don't need to "magnumize" the 45, even though they are shot in Ruger New Vaquero, Blackhawk, Bisley, and Redhawk revolvers.
I have a Super Redhawk in ,454 and a half dozen .44 mags if I feel the need for speed .
Jack
I have a Super Redhawk in ,454 and a half dozen .44 mags if I feel the need for speed .
Jack
- Wed Mar 25, 2020 2:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WORLD'S PRETTIEST PISTOL
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3373
Re: WORLD'S PRETTIEST PISTOL
1862 Police ?
That and the 1860 Army are my favorites.
Jack
That and the 1860 Army are my favorites.
Jack
- Thu Feb 13, 2020 8:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: CZ 452 FS
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1564
Re: CZ 452 FS
Nice find!
Mine shoots 3/8" groups @ 50 yds with regular (non-match) ammo.
Good luck with yours.
Jack
Mine shoots 3/8" groups @ 50 yds with regular (non-match) ammo.
Good luck with yours.
Jack
- Thu Feb 13, 2020 8:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: where to get AR15 parts ?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4024
Re: where to get AR15 parts ?
I've bought a fair bit of parts from both Delta Team Tactical and Joe Bob Outfitters over the recent couple of years. Any problems were handled to my satisfaction.
BTW, A2 stocks are a little scarce, sometimes.
Jack
BTW, A2 stocks are a little scarce, sometimes.
Jack
- Tue Jan 14, 2020 8:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: For the Contender fans here
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4678
Re: For the Contender fans here
Very good news, indeeed ! i shot Contenders in NRA Hunter's Pistol back in the day. I will buy another, just because, when I can. I still have 3 of my original 4 frames and a dozen barrels in various calibers. I just hope that the new ones will be compatible with the originals. :D :D :D :D :D :D
- Thu Oct 03, 2019 3:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just for fun lets kick around this question ..... What was the best 22 rifle you have ever owned and why?
- Replies: 60
- Views: 7989
Re: Just for fun lets kick around this question ..... What was the best 22 rifle you have ever owned and why?
I have had a bunch of .22 rifles over the past 50 years.
My favorite has become a CZ 452FS.
It beats all for combined workmanship, appearance, and accuracy.
I never imagined that a full-stocked rifle would shoot 3/8" groups at 50 yards.
My favorite has become a CZ 452FS.
It beats all for combined workmanship, appearance, and accuracy.
I never imagined that a full-stocked rifle would shoot 3/8" groups at 50 yards.
- Thu Oct 03, 2019 4:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Super Black Hawk Grip Frames?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1989
Re: Super Black Hawk Grip Frames?
I bought a couple Ruger grip frames directly from the factory a few years ago. I don't know if they still offer them. Be aware that the grip frames are not finished as each one is fitted to the width of the cylinder frame and the outside surfaces are polished.. the SBH Hunter grip frame has the roun...
- Fri Sep 20, 2019 7:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Any one recall the story as to why Winchester never offered a 35 caliber round based on 30 WCF
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4218
Re: Any one recall the story as to why Winchester never offered a 35 caliber round based on 30 WCF
They did offer the BLR in .358 Win.Lastmohecken wrote: ↑Thu Sep 19, 2019 10:17 pm I have always wished that the Browning BLR would have been brought out in 350 Remington Mag. ....
Jack
- Sun May 19, 2019 1:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I just saw that the 1895 is back.
- Replies: 37
- Views: 6048
Re: I just saw that the 1895 is back.
A Model 1895 musket in 7.62x53mm would be worth lusting after.
Jack
Jack
- Wed May 15, 2019 8:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How many of you
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5121
Re: How many of you
Since I retired a year ago, I get to the gun club about four times per week. The range is about 10 minutes away from home so I go sometimes when I might only stay a half hour.
There are about a half dozen of us who meet often after lunch to shoot, or sometimes just to shoot the bull.
Jack
There are about a half dozen of us who meet often after lunch to shoot, or sometimes just to shoot the bull.
Jack
- Tue Apr 02, 2019 6:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 300BO brass made easy
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1600
Re: 300BO brass made easy
My 300 BO brass is even cheaper because a fellow gave me a couple gallon box of fired 5.56mm blanks to make into 300 BO brass. I haven't blowed myself up yet, so don't tell me military blanks aren't safe to use for live ammo. Also, when I bought the Harbor Fright cut-off, I got the next size larger ...
- Tue Mar 12, 2019 10:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: One rifle, one pistol
- Replies: 148
- Views: 16741
Re: One rifle, one pistol
A 7.62 NATO AR10 and a 5" barreled .357 Rem. Mag Ruger GP100 would certainly simplify things.
A bunch of Y'all, similarly armed, would ensure that none of us would need to fire a shot in anger.
Jack
A bunch of Y'all, similarly armed, would ensure that none of us would need to fire a shot in anger.
Jack
- Tue Mar 12, 2019 5:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 12 Gauge Flare Guns As SD In Gun-Prohibited Areas
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2472
Re: 12 Gauge Flare Guns As SD In Gun-Prohibited Areas
I would and have resorted to carrying a cap & ball revolver in circumstances where a modern firearm was not an option.
Jack
Jack
- Sun Jan 27, 2019 11:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Question for Electronics Geeks
- Replies: 5
- Views: 901
Re: Question for Electronics Geeks
I'll have to admit to shopping for components on Amazon.
I will gravitate to Ebay sometimes.
Jack
I will gravitate to Ebay sometimes.
Jack
- Sun Jan 13, 2019 9:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Savage Arms to release 40 new products at SHOT Show
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2211
- Sat Jan 12, 2019 1:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Savage Arms to release 40 new products at SHOT Show
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2211
Re: Savage Arms to release 40 new products at SHOT Show
I've seen their people out test firing a new line of single shot shotguns made in China. They are unremarkable copies of the old H&R break actions, said to be introduced for a bit more than $100. Unless the Chinese are prepared to offer a clone of the '99 for short money, we're not likely to see...
- Thu Dec 27, 2018 8:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Henry youth model 22LR
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3226
Re: Henry youth model 22LR
The Bushnell TRS-25 red dot is quite compact (in both size and price.)
I'm pleased with the one that I mounted on my Ruger PC 9 carbine.
Jack
I'm pleased with the one that I mounted on my Ruger PC 9 carbine.
Jack
- Sun Dec 23, 2018 2:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: This could save money....in the long run
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1072
Re: This could save money....in the long run
I started to loose interest when he mentioned $2200.00 for the cheaper model of the gun. I have an 8 pounder of Reddot powder and 8 K of S&B primers that I paid about $320 for. Then there is the 5 gal bucket of wheel weights that a fellow gave me for helping him put his gun back together. A new ...
- Wed Dec 19, 2018 11:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lyman "Nutcracker"
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2309
Re: Lyman "Nutcracker"
BTW, Lyman offered full length sizing dies for many calibers.
They were used by pressing the case in with a bench vise and then pushing the case out of the die with a punch.
I have one in the box, like new, for 30 Govt. (30-40 Krag).
Jack
They were used by pressing the case in with a bench vise and then pushing the case out of the die with a punch.
I have one in the box, like new, for 30 Govt. (30-40 Krag).
Jack
- Wed Dec 19, 2018 10:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lyman "Nutcracker"
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2309
Re: Lyman "Nutcracker"
I have two handles and five die sets for the Lyman 310 tool. I'm not sure how or why I got some of them as two, 22/250 & .243 Win., are in calibers that I've never owned. I think that I loaded a box of .308 Win. once and decided that it was more messing around than I was willing to endure. I hav...
- Thu Nov 29, 2018 11:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: As to the matter of converting Berdan cases to Boxer ........
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2268
Re: As to the matter of converting Berdan cases to Boxer ........
Back in my mis-spent youth, I converted .577 Snider brass to boxer primed. I drilled the primer pocket out and made a tapered insert from a .22 hornet case. The converted case was still going strong after a couple hundred shots, when I sold the gun. A pal of mine used to decap berdan cases, flatten ...
- Sun Nov 18, 2018 10:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 45 ACP cases made from Federal 270 Win?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3077
- Sun Nov 18, 2018 2:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 45 ACP cases made from Federal 270 Win?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3077
- Tue Nov 06, 2018 9:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Multi-ball loads in 357 or other calibres
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2128
Re: Multi-ball loads in 357 or other calibres
I had shot some back in the day ( 1960-something) . They were commercial/experimental loads. Perhaps Winchester... I think that they were 45 ACP. more interesting than useful. I can't think of why I might have wanted to hit something 3 times simultaneously with flyweight bullets spread out over 8 or...
- Sun Oct 28, 2018 2:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Alternative to AARP?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2468
Re: Alternative to AARP?
How much does it cost to be a member?
Jack
Jack
- Fri Sep 28, 2018 7:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: IMR 3031 Replacement
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3714
Re: IMR 3031 Replacement
I have an RCBS powder measure that meters the IMR "stick" powders with good results and has done so for 50 years.
Jack
Jack
- Tue Sep 18, 2018 2:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rossi 1892 malfunction
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4259
A sharp pain where I sit...
I bought the firing pin from Jack First, quite a while ago, and finally got around to installing it today. A couple hours later, it was done, and just in the nick of time, as I had completely run out of bad words. The only thing that I could find that was small enough to retain the hammer spring was...
- Mon Sep 03, 2018 11:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The ideal 'if only one gun' carbine...
- Replies: 57
- Views: 10134
Re: The ideal 'if only one gun' carbine...
I have developed a fondness for the 1903A3 Springfield rifle.
Not so much for "only one" as for "first choice.
I might replace the '03 on the top of the list for an 1895 in 7.62x54Rmm, if I could find one in exelent condition AND in my income bracket.
Jack
Not so much for "only one" as for "first choice.
I might replace the '03 on the top of the list for an 1895 in 7.62x54Rmm, if I could find one in exelent condition AND in my income bracket.
Jack
- Sat Aug 25, 2018 8:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Looking for a Solid, Reasonable Pocket Watch
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3389
Re: Looking for a Solid, Reasonable Pocket Watch
I have a Bulova pocket watch with the Hunter case that I bought new about 30 years ago.
It is a good watch but I don't know if they are made nowadays.
Jack
It is a good watch but I don't know if they are made nowadays.
Jack
- Sat Aug 18, 2018 9:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Only Ones in the World
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2650
Re: The Only Ones in the World
A fellow down the road from me is advertising
"SNOW PLOWING
GERMAN SHEPARD PUPPIES".
That just might be what I need to keep the driveway cleared next winter
Jack
"SNOW PLOWING
GERMAN SHEPARD PUPPIES".
That just might be what I need to keep the driveway cleared next winter
Jack
- Tue Aug 07, 2018 8:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Who's shooting a Bearcat these days?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 6215
Re: Who's shooting a Bearcat these days?
I've got two Bearcats that I've not fired in recent memory.
One is steel framed and the other alloy.
They both have terrible sights, rough chambers, poor triggers, and indifferent accuracy.
When I grab something to go plinking, it is usually the single six hunter or the 22/45 lite.
Jack
One is steel framed and the other alloy.
They both have terrible sights, rough chambers, poor triggers, and indifferent accuracy.
When I grab something to go plinking, it is usually the single six hunter or the 22/45 lite.
Jack
- Mon Jul 30, 2018 7:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The older I get the less I know... about reloading...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1375
Re: The older I get the less I know... about reloading...
I wonder if the type of sizing lube could cause a problem?
I would try Imperial sizing die lube which is a sort of wax that you rub on with your finger.
Jack
I would try Imperial sizing die lube which is a sort of wax that you rub on with your finger.
Jack
- Mon Jul 23, 2018 5:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Range Is Hot !
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2173
Re: The Range Is Hot !
CHOCOLATE !
anybody remember the Smothers brothers bit about falling into a vat of chocolate?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSmqYSVVpTM
Jack
- Sat Jul 07, 2018 7:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: way of the dodo.....
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3845
Re: way of the dodo.....
according to wikipedia, USFA has been gone since 2011.
- Wed Jul 04, 2018 8:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Con man-thief!
- Replies: 55
- Views: 10176
Re: Con man-thief!
Good News !
I just love happy endings.
Jack
I just love happy endings.
Jack
- Fri Jun 22, 2018 9:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: new weapons cache discovered....
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3178
Re: new weapons cache discovered....
I have trouble remembering the difference between a weapons cache and a gun collection.
I've probably lived in New England too long.
Jack
I've probably lived in New England too long.
Jack
- Wed Jun 06, 2018 7:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 9mm "WinClean" ammo, S&W M&P
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1169
Re: Winchester 9mm "WinClean" ammo, S&W M&P
When the Mass State Police bought 45 ACP pistols a few years ago, they issued Winclean ammo for range use only. There was some talk about it being unreliable for duty use.
The word on the street blamed the primers.
Jack
The word on the street blamed the primers.
Jack
- Sun Jun 03, 2018 3:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Case stamp
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1409
Re: Case stamp
Maybe "Savage Arms" ?
Just guessing.
Jack
Just guessing.
Jack
- Wed May 30, 2018 9:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ok Guys, you have up to $2000 to spend,
- Replies: 49
- Views: 7769
Re: Ok Guys, you have up to $2000 to spend,
I'm kinda partial to the 5-1/2" Ruger Super Redhawk in .454 Casul caliber.
That with a large bunch of ammo or components would suit my fancy.
Jack
That with a large bunch of ammo or components would suit my fancy.
Jack
- Mon May 28, 2018 8:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Small imprint on Winchester '94
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1745
Re: Small imprint on Winchester '94
It is a Winchester proof mark.
Jack
Jack
- Thu Apr 05, 2018 8:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger Blackhawk Convertible - 38/40-10mm
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3693
Re: Ruger Blackhawk Conversion - 38/40-10mm
The Ruger Buckeye is not a conversion.
It came out of the factory that way.
I have one. I used to collect curiosities.
They also made one in 32-20 / .32 H&R.
Jack
It came out of the factory that way.
I have one. I used to collect curiosities.
They also made one in 32-20 / .32 H&R.
Jack
- Thu Mar 15, 2018 4:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone use an EyePal vision enhancer?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3249
Re: Anyone use an EyePal vision enhancer?
Bob,
There used to be someone else offering an aperture that fastened to eyeglasses.
It may have been Lyman.
The Merit is undoubtedly better quality.
Jack
There used to be someone else offering an aperture that fastened to eyeglasses.
It may have been Lyman.
The Merit is undoubtedly better quality.
Jack