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by BigSky56
Fri May 30, 2014 8:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: new (old) winchester 71
Replies: 11
Views: 2034

Re: new (old) winchester 71

I use a accuracy load from lymans #45 of 53 grs of IMR 4895 for 2450 fps with a hdy 200 gr interlock when I go into the alder thickets after elk I load up some Beartooth hardcast 245 gr pushed by 55 grs of AA4350 for 2200 fps. danny
by BigSky56
Tue May 27, 2014 3:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What gun would you bet on for accuracy...?
Replies: 58
Views: 5545

Re: What gun would you bet on for accuracy...?

AJ I use glass on my 99 a 1-5x20 DG scope and I use a wiliams twilight .125 peep on the 348 I might shrink my group if I used a target peep.

J35 windage and elevation and a tuned m60. danny
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by BigSky56
Tue May 27, 2014 11:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What gun would you bet on for accuracy...?
Replies: 58
Views: 5545

Re: What gun would you bet on for accuracy...?

I dont know if I could hit a dime at 100 but I get 3 shot groups at 100 with my 99 300 savage that you can cover with a dime. My 348 is a 3/4" group rifle at 100 with peep sights. danny
by BigSky56
Wed May 14, 2014 5:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - late season Guadalupe (long photo essay)
Replies: 11
Views: 1888

Re: OT - late season Guadalupe (long photo essay)

Bows always out breed and cross breed cutts, we have a strain of bows up here that are called kamloops trout was down at the river ranch when F&G tagged a 44 lber in a cove looked like a big silver salmon Ive caught them up to 15lbs I think that the state record on a rod&reel is 33-34 lbs. S...
by BigSky56
Wed May 14, 2014 2:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - late season Guadalupe (long photo essay)
Replies: 11
Views: 1888

Re: OT - late season Guadalupe (long photo essay)

with the water your area would brookies or gerbrowns fair better than bows? danny
by BigSky56
Wed May 14, 2014 1:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1876 Winchester rifles
Replies: 9
Views: 740

Re: 1876 Winchester rifles

Centennial the easy way to resize it to send a email to someone and attach the photo when the comp asks to resize the pic to make it smaller to send click yes then right click on the attachment on the email and save it back to your pics folder then cancel the email as in donot send it. then go to yo...
by BigSky56
Wed May 14, 2014 11:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My "Last" List... What would yours look like...?
Replies: 54
Views: 5256

Re: My "Last" List... What would yours look like...?

Last things to do, well I guess that would be to try and stick around long enough to teach all the grand kids to shoot, reload and hunt to read sign & track and how to survive in the backcountry and about a good horses. Ive done everything else in life that I set out to save one, to make a mount...
by BigSky56
Sun May 11, 2014 6:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dutch Ovens and other Cast Iron cookware
Replies: 28
Views: 2671

Re: Dutch Ovens and other Cast Iron cookware

OS we always referred to them as a camp DO as they had a lip and legs for hot coals and a kitchen DO domed lid and flat bottom for use on or in a stove, the stews and beans slow cooked with a kitchen DO is hard to beat especially when the power is off and you can put them on a wood stove. the kitche...
by BigSky56
Sun May 11, 2014 1:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: in search for the perfect biscuit
Replies: 37
Views: 2612

Re: in search for the perfect biscuit

Cow camp sourdough biscuits: 2 cups flour 1 Tablespoon sugar 1 Tablespoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 to 3 Tablespoons of butter,oil or lard for greasing skillet/dutch oven 2 cups sourdough starter Mix flour,sugar, baking powder and salt into bowl pour in starter, mix to a firm dough add flour...
by BigSky56
Tue Apr 29, 2014 4:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Feral swine to be tested for PEDV
Replies: 8
Views: 953

Re: Feral swine to be tested for PEDV

PEDv must be a cousin CSFv / hog cholera which was cleaned up in the late 70's. Its got to be more than just manure it must be on the wind to. It will be hard to feed the US and the world if the critters are gone. danny
by BigSky56
Tue Apr 29, 2014 3:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 3031 and 38-55
Replies: 16
Views: 4084

Re: 3031 and 38-55

RCBS#1 manual shows with a 250 cast and 3031 26 gr for 1357 fps, 28 gr 3031 for 1448 fps. for sr4759 20 gr for 1533 fps, 22 grs for 1676 fps. the other powders they list are Re7,2400,unique,PB,red dot and 700X. gun for test was a 24" 94 1-18 twist ,ww cases and cci200 primers. danny
by BigSky56
Sat Apr 12, 2014 3:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NEED...38 S&W Brass (Not 38 Special)
Replies: 4
Views: 483

Re: NEED...38 S&W Brass (Not 38 Special)

Grafs & son. danny
by BigSky56
Mon Apr 07, 2014 1:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Going to make some cry.
Replies: 4
Views: 582

Re: Going to make some cry.

Rem & Win is about double that now, starline 45 is 20$ and change per 100 at grafs (wholesale)out out of stock right now though. danny
by BigSky56
Mon Apr 07, 2014 11:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Roy 777
Replies: 4
Views: 776

Re: Roy 777

Hows the weather in the Dakotas territory these days guys is spring breakup over yet the ground finally tightened up over here. danny
by BigSky56
Mon Apr 07, 2014 11:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A New World Record Alaskan-Yukon Moose
Replies: 19
Views: 1670

Re: A New World Record Alaskan-Yukon Moose

One of these days I will make it up to the Frazier Plateau in BC to hunt moose and caribou if the wolves havent got them all, in the southern part of BC and western US its Shiras Moose if my memory is correct. danny
by BigSky56
Mon Apr 07, 2014 9:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .45 Colt Update...
Replies: 15
Views: 1690

Re: .45 Colt Update...

Ozz Earl is on the money on this I would suggest you fire lap your barrel I have down this with my pistols and rifles and it works, barrels can have minor flaws and constrictions at dovetails, pistol barrels are sometimes constricted where they are threaded into the frame there is a treatise on how ...
by BigSky56
Fri Apr 04, 2014 9:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Predator Calls- Electronic our Mouth
Replies: 13
Views: 1696

Re: Predator Calls- Electronic our Mouth

I use a assortment of hand calls and a e call as a locator call, before you get a e call try some hand calls tally-ho and crit'r calls they are top notch for over the counter you can find them at http://www.fntpost.com/Categories/Predator+Calling/. danny
by BigSky56
Thu Apr 03, 2014 7:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Scope would you suggest
Replies: 25
Views: 2645

Re: What Scope would you suggest

I hunt dark timber and alder thickets with a receiver peep on my 30 wcf & 348 but my one general purpose rifle a 300 savage I run a brunton 1.5-5x20 it works in the brush and at distance too. If you run a scope in thick timber and brush and can have a encounter with a animal that can stomp bite ...
by BigSky56
Wed Apr 02, 2014 2:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Garage archeology
Replies: 14
Views: 1307

Re: Garage archeology

Fred I have a hatchet/axe affliction that I acquired at a early age when I became interested in sharp things theres only so much you can do with a pocket knife and as Pop said never use force get a bigger hammer, I started with hatchets and worked my way up. danny
by BigSky56
Mon Mar 31, 2014 9:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: been one of those days
Replies: 10
Views: 753

Re: been one of those days

having a nail jerked thru you hand smarts, you can lose your religion over a nervous wring tail, a little cope and iodine will take care of it. danny
by BigSky56
Mon Mar 31, 2014 12:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Moose Rifle
Replies: 34
Views: 3644

Re: Moose Rifle

a 250 savage dropped this meat bull not far from the BC border one 100 gr bullet in the lungs, a lighter recoiling rifle that you use all the time is better for precise hitting than a mag that you use once every few years. get a good bullet that can stand up to punching deep and doesnt fall apart. t...
by BigSky56
Fri Mar 28, 2014 8:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not to start anything BUT...
Replies: 24
Views: 1574

Re: Not to start anything BUT...

the info is in Snookys book The Winchester lever Legacy, I believe he wrote that he took a 210 NP and snipped the tip off with a set of dynamite crimping pliers then somehow made sure the jacket was rolled to prevent a sharp edge. danny http://www.texasjacks.com/media/catalog/product/cache/5/image/2...
by BigSky56
Wed Mar 26, 2014 10:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 358 Moose Bullet
Replies: 24
Views: 2926

Re: 358 Moose Bullet

Flex tips are meant for deer sized animals they have a reputation of blowing up have seen it with a 35 rem on elk, get the speer 220 FN or the hdy 250 RN for your rifle if you want a jacketed bullet, for cast get a Beartooth hard cast w gas check I have used them in 30&348 cal and they knock elk...
by BigSky56
Tue Mar 25, 2014 12:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Badger Sighting
Replies: 23
Views: 1316

Re: Badger Sighting

Vance its the holes those badgers make digging for varmints and such, cows and horses dont break legs in varmint holes but they do in badger digs, last year I dropped a tire on a rotary swather in one on the first cutting that cost some time & parts I keep the gophers thinned out to keep the bad...
by BigSky56
Wed Mar 19, 2014 10:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Powder advice, please?
Replies: 13
Views: 1550

Re: Powder advice, please?

AA 5744 will work real good in most of your cartridges, I use it in my rifles & handguns. Check with Sixgun or KirkD about 32-20 & 5744. 5744 is made on your side of the Medicine Line. Check accurate arms online version 5.0 load data. danny
by BigSky56
Wed Mar 19, 2014 3:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 250 Savage, 14" twist, sideways bullets
Replies: 11
Views: 664

Re: 250 Savage, 14" twist, sideways bullets

Yeah moose look black except the calves. danny
by BigSky56
Wed Mar 19, 2014 1:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cast bullet loads for the 300 Savage
Replies: 5
Views: 1920

Re: Cast bullet loads for the 300 Savage

Earl my Lyman 45 manual lists 4 powders for cast unique,2400,imr4227 and 4198 and a accuracy load for a 155 lyman 311466 of 20 grs of 2400 for 1850 fps. Lee has a 155 wGC that casts at 312 its meant for the russian 30 caliber. danny
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by BigSky56
Wed Mar 19, 2014 11:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 250 Savage, 14" twist, sideways bullets
Replies: 11
Views: 664

Re: 250 Savage, 14" twist, sideways bullets

Ive been loading 4895 in my Dads 250 1-14 99 pushing a hdy 117 RN it is accurate and he takes deer and elk with that round, when running anything over 90 grains in a 1-14 it needs to be a RN bullet pushed to the max. as Iam running out of 4895 Iam going to try RL15. A hunting buddy just rebarreled a...
by BigSky56
Fri Mar 07, 2014 8:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You Snoozed---I Won
Replies: 27
Views: 3335

Re: You Snoozed---I Won

Jack you need to load up some cast running about 30K cup and come out and whack a cat with me the hot load is just in case we run into a grizz while poking around the AO. danny Doug the pi$$ fir willies around here that do the timber sale burns call that: cut it flat, burn it black, grow it back. da...
by BigSky56
Wed Mar 05, 2014 11:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ithaca mod 37
Replies: 17
Views: 2585

Re: Ithaca mod 37

the change in threads was around ser# 850,000 Ithaca is back in business again email them about getting a new barrel with the old thread. Serial numbers for ithaca's http://diamondgunsmithing.com/IGSN/IGSN.html danny
by BigSky56
Wed Mar 05, 2014 12:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: saying goodbye to a friend
Replies: 18
Views: 1768

Re: saying goodbye to a friend

I make all the roasts I can from the hind quarters some chops, I'd rather have breakfast sausage. It doesnt take long to have them hanging up. I remember my grandparents and family doing the scald and scrape job then the rendering of the lard and the hams in the smokehouse good days that are gone bu...
by BigSky56
Tue Mar 04, 2014 11:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: saying goodbye to a friend
Replies: 18
Views: 1768

Re: saying goodbye to a friend

Yep it goes quick thatway got tired of heating up a metal tank and dipping them. I just peel them cool them down then run them in the cooler some roasts chops rest goes to sausage and smokies. danny
by BigSky56
Tue Mar 04, 2014 5:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: saying goodbye to a friend
Replies: 18
Views: 1768

Re: saying goodbye to a friend

I havent scalded and scraped a hog in a long time I just skin them like I do beef, nothing better than grinding up some pig adding your favorite spices making up some breakfast sausage :D . danny
by BigSky56
Fri Feb 28, 2014 11:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do you own an SKS?
Replies: 45
Views: 4971

Re: Do you own an SKS?

Mescalero weaver makes a 4x28 scout scope and burris makes a 23/4x20 and a 2-7x32 scout scopes Ive tried high power pistol scopes in a scout mount they are not quick to use. danny
http://www.burrisoptics.com/scout2x7x.html
by BigSky56
Tue Feb 25, 2014 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45 Colt Load in Colt New Frontier and Winchester M92
Replies: 9
Views: 665

Re: 45 Colt Load in Colt New Frontier and Winchester M92

Check hodgdons site http://hodgdon.com/ and handloads.com http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/default.asp?type=Handgun&Source= .I run 2400 in a ruger and a 92 so my loads wouldnt work for your colt. I also run AA 5744 in a pistol and a 92 5744 seems to work for cast real well as you are limited by...
by BigSky56
Thu Feb 20, 2014 7:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Needed: Marlin Manufacturing Dates
Replies: 3
Views: 291

Re: Needed: Marlin Manufacturing Dates

Site for some marlins
http://www.savage99.com/dates.htm . danny
by BigSky56
Thu Feb 20, 2014 6:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wolves change rivers (?)
Replies: 5
Views: 689

Re: Wolves change rivers (?)

The video is shut down now, having been impacted by the wolves I have a couple of thoughts the northern yellowstone elk herd was at a all time high in 1995 20,700 when they let wolves loose I believe that this year its under 3,000 the herd benefited from the 88 yellowstone fire the browse was phenom...
by BigSky56
Tue Feb 18, 2014 1:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lyman Loads for the 32-20 IMR 4198
Replies: 5
Views: 1744

Re: Lyman Loads for the 32-20 IMR 4198

Kirk my lyman #45 (1970) lists 3 powders for a Remington 100 gr jacketed unique 4.5 1169 fps start load 6.0 1476 fps max load 2400 9.0 1246 fps start load 11.5 1700 fps max load imr 4227 13.0 1720 fps start load 15.0 1984 fps max load notes: imr 4227 13.0 1720 fps accuracy load 2400 9.3 1278 fps fac...
by BigSky56
Sun Feb 16, 2014 11:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ammo Problems?--No Problem..................Picture Heavy
Replies: 54
Views: 4292

Re: Ammo Problems?--No Problem..................Picture Heav

Your math is off 295$ for 5,250 rds is .056 cents. danny
by BigSky56
Sun Feb 16, 2014 4:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: buried my buddy [dog] today
Replies: 33
Views: 2590

Re: buried my buddy [dog] today

loosing a pup is a heart breaker for sure the love they give us can be measured they give all they have. danny
by BigSky56
Sun Feb 09, 2014 11:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Accurizing the Mini-14
Replies: 45
Views: 2301

Re: Accurizing the Mini-14

I know a person doesnt have to go to the extent of accuracy systems bull barrels and fixes to get good groups Ive done it with factory barrels course theres a difference in dumping a basic load thru one and maybe firing 1-20 rounds all day whacking yotes. I just prefer steel receivers on my guns. da...
by BigSky56
Sun Feb 09, 2014 9:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Accurizing the Mini-14
Replies: 45
Views: 2301

Re: Accurizing the Mini-14

Used a mini for years to control predators it was under 1/2" moa @100 yds working on a mini is like taking a M14 and turning it into a XM21. Time and money will get you there or you can buy one at http://www.ruger-mini-14-firearms.com/ruger_mini_prices.php the least expensive way is to do it yo...
by BigSky56
Fri Feb 07, 2014 6:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 351 Winchster ready for deer.
Replies: 9
Views: 1452

Re: 351 Winchster ready for deer.

Heres a free online load data for 351 and many more cartridges. danny
http://reloadersnest.com/frontpage.asp?CaliberID=233
by BigSky56
Mon Jan 27, 2014 5:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Idaho Wolves
Replies: 54
Views: 5436

Re: Idaho Wolves

Blaine I didnt print it for anyone else to read you decided to pick a few of the words and print them. I was leaving you a way out but you want to get cranky and arrogant well enjoy. You never answered the question I asked which you brought up first and I asked for clarity , you responded to Buck in...
by BigSky56
Mon Jan 27, 2014 3:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Idaho Wolves
Replies: 54
Views: 5436

Re: Idaho Wolves

Blaine when you post things be man enough to stand behind your post or make your amends your last post that you corrected/ changed wasnt very nice I'll leave it to you make it right with yourself and your Creator we wouldnt want the forum member to see the bile you can write. danny
by BigSky56
Mon Jan 27, 2014 2:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Idaho Wolves
Replies: 54
Views: 5436

Re: Idaho Wolves

Blaine somebody twisting you tail, you still cranking about the dog threads where a property owner whacked dogs or you somehow feel your the offended party in a wolf thread and have to straighten out a persons thinking and if they dont comply you try to tongue lash and belittle them with they dont h...
by BigSky56
Mon Jan 27, 2014 12:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Idaho Wolves
Replies: 54
Views: 5436

Re: Idaho Wolves

Blaine are you going to answer my question. danny
by BigSky56
Sun Jan 26, 2014 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Idaho Wolves
Replies: 54
Views: 5436

Re: Idaho Wolves

So Blaine what is your definition of "responsible eradication" in regards to a person protecting their property from predators domestic or wild on private property. danny Brent The 1973 ESA superseded a persons private property rights and gives protection to animal etc. over humans it need...