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by afish4570
Sat Aug 22, 2020 10:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Okay how old is this?
Replies: 4
Views: 959

Re: Okay how old is this?

I have a BLC 2 can looks the same and I bought it for $2.75 in 1968 at a LGS. Back then wages were $100/wk. afish4570
by afish4570
Mon Feb 19, 2018 12:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington Bankruptcy?
Replies: 15
Views: 2558

Re: Remington Bankruptcy?

Never got my $100.00 rebate on my 45-70 1895. Wonder if I will ever see the refund?? AFISH4570
by afish4570
Fri Feb 03, 2017 12:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Saw a Henry ad in one of my magazines in 327 mag
Replies: 8
Views: 1334

Saw a Henry ad in one of my magazines in 327 mag

Has anyone seen or bought one and able to give us the report? afish4570
by afish4570
Sun Mar 01, 2015 1:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Magnets + Magazines = Rust
Replies: 23
Views: 2012

Re: Magnets + Magazines = Rust

...rust blue [them]...Hard part is taking them apart so as to not rust the spring... Good suggestion. Most of the rust is coming off, but I'll see where this leads. I'm still soaking the mags in a shallow tray after having worked on them with ordinary paper towels. How long did this take to happen?...
by afish4570
Mon Jul 21, 2014 10:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lost my Dog last Friday...
Replies: 26
Views: 3009

Re: Lost my Dog last Friday...

Really a tough ordeal. They are like a family members. Sorry to hear about your loss.afish4570
by afish4570
Thu Jan 24, 2013 1:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Birds of prey....Would you if it were legal?
Replies: 65
Views: 5537

Re: Birds of prey....Would you if it were legal?

Here in the northeast, NY & Pa. the big woods are bare. Small game is being goobled on the ground by coyotes and hit from the air by birds of prey. Deer are plentiful in yards and suburbs where you can't hunt. Posted lands are small parcels surrounded by more small parcels to make hunting and tr...
by afish4570
Sat Nov 10, 2012 10:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 3030 IMR Powder Poured into measure and a cloud of rust
Replies: 12
Views: 1236

Re: 3030 IMR Powder Poured into measure and a cloud of rust

Rusty dust from inside of powder can. Looking into empty can with flash light and the entire inside of can is coated with rust. Will rust dust in powder effect the safety of this powder. Powder color seems ok but there is rust dust mixed in powder. 3031 lot # e91 ap23 l3450 not sure how long its be...
by afish4570
Sat Nov 10, 2012 10:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 3030 IMR Powder Poured into measure and a cloud of rust
Replies: 12
Views: 1236

3030 IMR Powder Poured into measure and a cloud of rust

Rusty dust from inside of powder can. Looking into empty can with flash light and the entire inside of can is coated with rust. Will rust dust in powder effect the safety of this powder. Powder color seems ok but there is rust dust mixed in powder. 3031 lot # e91 ap23 l3450 not sure how long its bee...
by afish4570
Sun Jul 15, 2012 9:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Advice needed 356 Winchester
Replies: 14
Views: 3366

Re: Advice needed 356 Winchester

I decided to pass on this 356 Winchester. Couldn't really get over the ammo concern. TR As time goes on you may realize this was a keeper and regret it. The brass is very sturdy and long lived, the cal.358 can match 38 spec./357, 35 Rem and to within 150-200 fps of the 358 Win. It works great with ...
by afish4570
Thu Jul 12, 2012 11:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Advice needed 356 Winchester
Replies: 14
Views: 3366

Re: Advice needed 356 Winchester

Have loaded mine with 200 gr. RN actually for the 35 Rem for years. Just to be safe with the RN issue and increased recoil I ding each bullet to make a small flat spot on tip. Doesn't appear to effect accuracy at all. Using 3031 powder I chrono 2330fps with the 200 gr. bullet. Accurate works great. ...
by afish4570
Mon May 07, 2012 10:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Davis Gun Museum in Claremore, Ok. where Will Rodgers was fr
Replies: 7
Views: 1267

Davis Gun Museum in Claremore, Ok. where Will Rodgers was fr

Spent the afternoon there while my truck was being serviced at Dodge deal across the street. One of the largest collection of guns in the world. Paid something but forgot exactly how much. The facility is owned by the state of Ok. A must see if you have the time while you are driving thru. afish4570...
by afish4570
Mon May 07, 2012 10:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any of you guys been on a cruise?
Replies: 56
Views: 5509

Re: Any of you guys been on a cruise?

Only one with wife and a bunch 50 yrs. ago in Navy......We went on a Celebrity cruise on the ship called the Horizon to Bermuda. I was told and I think it was a good choice for a 1st time cruise, 1 week. Food was outstanding and shows onboard were 1st class. We chose the late dinner time because whe...
by afish4570
Sun Jan 08, 2012 11:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry 45-70
Replies: 47
Views: 11031

Re: Henry 45-70

What are they going to sell for$$$$. How strong are they?? equal to a Marlin 1895 of Ruger loading???Just wishing.afish4570 :?: :?:
by afish4570
Sun Jan 08, 2012 11:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Ruger American rifle (I done seen one)& other new Rugers
Replies: 14
Views: 2166

Re: New Ruger American rifle (I done seen one)& other new Rugers

Wish list.....Ruger American in 35 Whelen. Only can dream.afish4570 :roll: :roll:
by afish4570
Wed Jan 04, 2012 6:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old Weaver V9
Replies: 12
Views: 1859

Re: Old Weaver V9

Took my old Weaver V7 off my 06 10 yrs. ago and checked the new Weaver Co. (Japan) to see if they honored the lifetime warranty......No....Still held onto it in case I can find some to repair it at a price that makes it worthwhile. Also have a K2.5 or 3 awaiting the same miracle. Great scopes that w...
by afish4570
Mon Dec 19, 2011 12:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Supper Time for a Florida Panther
Replies: 18
Views: 3073

Re: Supper Time for a Florida Panther

One was hit by a car a few months ago on the Merrit Parkway, just outside NY City! A DNA analysis of its scat and other cat scat found from Michigan to NY found this cat had traveled over 2000 miles! The DNA was traced to some sign a retired NY DEC officer found near his house in Lake George, NY in...
by afish4570
Mon Dec 19, 2011 12:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This is why you kill coyotes (Bloody)
Replies: 29
Views: 3852

Re: This is why you kill coyotes (Bloody)

Had dinner at the Sinnemahoney Gun Club, No. Central Pa. on Dec. 9th.The secretary of Unified Sportsmen of Pa.org ,Blane Toy, told me he had just posted this trail cam picture of the large bucks slaughter on the USP's website. They have Ted Nugent helping the USP's cause which is continuing to pursu...
by afish4570
Mon Nov 21, 2011 9:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 356 Win. sighted in today and almost wrecked the barrel.....
Replies: 5
Views: 824

356 Win. sighted in today and almost wrecked the barrel.....

After sighting my 94AE 356, I decided to shoot up about 20 rds. of handloads from 2001 with Rem. primers.......I had one misfire (that I have not pulled to see if it has a powder charge). the primer had a good strike but did not go off. Next I had a squib load. I Ran a patch with solvent on it thru ...
by afish4570
Wed Nov 16, 2011 10:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The old "Military Guns"
Replies: 35
Views: 5436

Re: The old "Military Guns"

Bargains can be had on sporterized milsurps and make great truck or cast bullet plinking and woods walking guns. The present el cheapo's are the Russian 91's or M44 (not as plentiful now). Bolts are cumbersome and clunky to operate and safety is almost useless.....however they shoot well and most 30...
by afish4570
Mon Nov 14, 2011 12:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Most popular caliber in your area...
Replies: 27
Views: 3361

Re: Most popular caliber in your area...North Central Pa.

Most popular are 3006, 270, (1)300 Sav. ,me with a 4570 or a 356 Win. An occasional 3030, 35 Rem. and a 300WSM (told the kid it was too much gun and costs a fortune to shoot. afish4570 :roll: :roll:
by afish4570
Fri Nov 11, 2011 12:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Primer Sale S&B or Magtech for $20/k from Grafs....just got
Replies: 0
Views: 769

Primer Sale S&B or Magtech for $20/k from Grafs....just got

An email....free shipping and haz mat if you buy enough....afish4570 :wink: :wink:
by afish4570
Wed Oct 19, 2011 10:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reloading .356 Win for M94 BB?
Replies: 3
Views: 1022

Re: Reloading .356 Win for M94 BB?

Been using the 200 gr. Rem. RN that I ding to make a slight flat point (just for insurance, so I don't have a bullet point onto a primer, ps does not really effect accuracy. Been using 3031 in the recommended chg. of up to mid 40 grs......chrono speed is 2330fps in my gun.Honest 2" groups at 10...
by afish4570
Fri Oct 07, 2011 10:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi Rio Grande 45-70 Anyone shooting these yet.....
Replies: 1
Views: 814

Rossi Rio Grande 45-70 Anyone shooting these yet.....

Haven't seen anyone talking about one yet. Saw a local big box store, Dick's selling the 3030 two weeks are so ago. afish4570 :o :o
by afish4570
Thu Oct 06, 2011 10:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Christmas Wish List for the New Year.......
Replies: 2
Views: 626

Christmas Wish List for the New Year.......

Wish Mossberg or Rossi would make a run of 356 Win Too bad Remlin didn't make a run of 500 or so. They would go. Love my 94 Win in 356 Win. 200 gr. RN at 2330 fps out of a 20 " barrel are impressive. Brass is very long lived too and usually is an accurate gun too. afish4570 :idea: :idea:
by afish4570
Fri Sep 23, 2011 11:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PRICE CHECK - No 4 MK I*
Replies: 12
Views: 2384

Re: PRICE CHECK - No 4 MK I* retail and gun shop prices !!!!!

I saw this and about fell out of my chair... Have No. 4s really been getting such prices? Broused a few local shops and found the tag or asking prices are off the charts. When my friend decided to sell an old S&W revolver 6" in 97% the offer was so low I bought it off him for a $100 more a...
by afish4570
Wed Sep 21, 2011 10:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: New Woods & Trail Sidearm (Ruger SP101 in .32 H&R Mag)
Replies: 27
Views: 4462

Re: OT: New Woods & Trail Sidearm (Ruger SP101 in .32 H&R Mag

Got smitten with the idea of a 32 mag. and snapped up a used Charter Arms Undercoverette, SS 2" barrel, fixed sights. Adding up the cost of Starline brass, dies Lee probably, I probably shouldn't have bought it and just used one of my 38's. afish4570 :roll: :roll:
by afish4570
Thu Aug 25, 2011 4:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Winchester 94 Returns"
Replies: 42
Views: 5428

Re: "Winchester 94 Returns"

Mossberg could do it and probably do a reasonable job and still compete with Rossi and other imports....just a thought. Would be a good way to grab the 4570 share of the market and maybe the pistol cals. too.afish4570 :roll: :roll:
by afish4570
Mon Aug 22, 2011 10:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Winchester 94 Returns"
Replies: 42
Views: 5428

Re: "Winchester 94 Returns"

If the selling price was too low for a Winchester to make a profit wouldn't it be reasonable to increase the price and continue business as usual????? To let a foreign company make something and then double the price cause we still want a Win. 94 (or whatever) is obscene. Did the price of cars go do...
by afish4570
Thu Jul 14, 2011 10:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rifle Mag No 247 .356 Win Article...
Replies: 27
Views: 6481

Re: Rifle Mag No 247 .356 Win Article...

I too love my 356 AE 94 in 356Winchester. Been shooting the the 200 gr. Rem Rn chroned at 2330fps. Two bucks fell after running 20 or 30 ft. after being hit, one was at 35 yrds. and the other100ish. The cast 200grfp RCBS mold makes for an accurate combo. Have used 2520 Accurate powder and 3031 both ...
by afish4570
Mon Jul 04, 2011 9:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi Rio Grande in 4570 anyone shooting one yet??
Replies: 68
Views: 19399

Rossi Rio Grande in 4570 anyone shooting one yet??

Wondering if they are scoped easily. Where is the safety and how strong an action do they have.afish4570
by afish4570
Fri Apr 01, 2011 7:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 356 and/or 307 Improved
Replies: 6
Views: 1043

Re: 356 and/or 307 Improved

Love my 356 Win too. I use the 200 gr. RN Rem bullets loaded to 2330fps and it is great out of my 94 Win. Seems to me the recoil feels less than any of my 06's and definitly less than my 4570 Ruger #3. Sort of feels like a mouse gun compared to hot 4570 loadsafish4570 :roll: :roll:
by afish4570
Sat Feb 26, 2011 11:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The 30-30's "magic bullet"
Replies: 20
Views: 3270

Re: The 30-30's "magic bullet"

Bought a batch of Win. 150 gr Power Pt. for 3030 several years ago on sale for what today would seem like a real bargain. Question is how are they for hog hunting in Fla. next. winter. Contemplating a two month stay and am wondering if my 3030 with 150 grs is ok, also have a Marlin 357 I could use (...
by afish4570
Sat Feb 26, 2011 10:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RUMOR: New.45-70 Levergun Intro Coming !
Replies: 12
Views: 2525

Re: RUMOR: New.45-70 Levergun Intro Coming !

be interesting to see the spec's: especially barrel length, weight, rifling and twist rate and what handloads will it beable to handle. If its trapdoor loads only forget it. Would like to see how the receiver is made, forged, sheet metal or what???afish4570 :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:
by afish4570
Fri Feb 11, 2011 12:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Powder Price Shock
Replies: 18
Views: 2397

Re: Powder Price Shock shop around don't expect good prices unle

you shop.....Powder Valley has $15/K for all but sm. pistol (20/k) Wolf or Tula haven't used them yet but I hear mixed reviews....Buy 10/k and no shipping or haz. mat plus you can add 40# to order. Bullseye is 99/8#,H110 & H335 are 135/8#..... I am not that good a shooter to enjoy any price diff...
by afish4570
Wed Feb 09, 2011 11:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scope choice on a Marlin 3030 Model 30
Replies: 10
Views: 1437

Scope choice on a Marlin 3030 Model 30

Eyes aren't working well with iron sights anymore. Saw a few scopes for shotguns and muzzle loaders with the parallax adjusted to 75 yds. Is this a problem for a 3030 used on east coast where ranges are short....Saw the Burris Timberline 2x7x35 and a disc. model 2x7x26 and another 2x7x32's. I have t...
by afish4570
Mon Nov 15, 2010 7:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 2011 Catalog Arrived
Replies: 17
Views: 3402

Re: Winchester 2011 Catalog Arrived

Model 94 20-Inch Short Rifle .30-30, $1129. Model 94 24-Inch Sporter .30-30 & .38-55, $1129. With the usual rebounding hammer, tang safety, angle eject. Plainer versions, no commemorative nonsense, look more like working guns. Denis :? :? The 38-55 sounds neat but for that kind of money and the...
by afish4570
Mon Oct 11, 2010 9:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT 223 rem or 22-250
Replies: 22
Views: 2760

Re: OT 223 rem or 22-250

Had a .222 Rem. that was replaced in 1970ish by a 788 Rem in 22-250. The horse power race was on in those days. Bigger and more powerful was always better. To save the barrel and reduce costs you can always download to 223 velocities. But you you can't load a 223 to 22-250 vleocities.... Food for th...
by afish4570
Sun Mar 14, 2010 1:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Vietnam casualty virtualwall
Replies: 10
Views: 1094

Re: OT: Vietnam casualty virtualwall

Thanks for posting....Opens up old wounds even though I got out before the late 60's. Found a few names and they won't be forgotten.afish4570 :( :(
by afish4570
Sun Mar 07, 2010 11:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 357 Magnum vs 327 Federal
Replies: 17
Views: 4850

Re: 357 Magnum vs 327 Federal

I would select a used S & W the hammerless 2" variety preferred. All steel or SS or alum frame(Airweight) The heavier they are the more fun to shoot, the titinium is the lightest and no joy to shoot with any heavy loads. But if carried and shot in practice with what you expect to shoot as c...
by afish4570
Sun Jan 24, 2010 9:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Coyote hunt, reposted
Replies: 33
Views: 3124

Re: Coyote hunt, reposted

Have fun, shoot safe, shoot safe.....Anything that eats 6 or more deer a year can't be any good. The big woods in NY & Pa. are back to the deer populations they were 40 yrs. ago. Don't let anyone sell you that 3pt. antler restrictions on one side produce big bucks isn't telling the whole story. ...
by afish4570
Mon Jan 04, 2010 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vortex 1.5X4X32 Crossfire or 1.75X5X32 diamondback for a Mar
Replies: 12
Views: 2057

Vortex 1.5X4X32 Crossfire or 1.75X5X32 diamondback for a Mar

Marlin 3030 or Win94AE......Poor light hunting and/ or shooting cast boolits in these rifles....Wondering what the Vortex brand is and if is suitable ,acceptable and practical.See they run about 105 to 169 $$. Seems like they "fit" better than the bigger scopes too, on these types of rifle...
by afish4570
Sun Jan 03, 2010 4:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The #1 gun to make again
Replies: 55
Views: 5118

Re: The #1 gun to make again.....a 356win.

Mossberg 94 would be so easy to do.....Maybe Marlin would follow. Even a run of 1000 each year until the demand slacked off from those of us in the know (cult) :lol: :lol: :lol: afish4570
by afish4570
Sun Jan 03, 2010 3:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning BLR
Replies: 40
Views: 159666

Re: Browning BLR

Forgive me , but what are fiddlestones and doodles.....easy, hard,cinch, snap or impossible???afish4570
by afish4570
Fri Jan 01, 2010 9:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning BLR
Replies: 40
Views: 159666

Re: Browning BLR 358 and Win 94 in 356

Kissing cousins. Love my 356 too just like you like the 358 in your BLR. Has reasonable power, decent trajectory and alot of wallop in a small package. The 356 is a cast boolit shooters delight Love the RCBS 200 gr. FP :roll: :roll: afish4570
by afish4570
Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 356 Winchester
Replies: 6
Views: 965

Re: 356 Winchester

Cast bullets, 200 gr. RCBS are my favorite load. Accurate and easy to load for, brass is tough and quite thick so very long life. With Rem. 200 gr. RN for the 35 Rem. I can get 2300 fps and great accuracy. Great lever gun to load for. Recoil not punishing and packs a wallop too. I know the hog hunte...
by afish4570
Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fogged up old Weaver K2.5 and K3's aren't covered by the new
Replies: 6
Views: 1078

Fogged up old Weaver K2.5 and K3's aren't covered by the new

Present day Weaver lifetime warranty isn't for the El Paso brand Weavers. Anyone with any luck having them cleaned and recharged. [also have have a variable V7 but the plastic ring that holds the lens in place is deteriorated and the lens rattles around so it sits waiting for a repair or replacement...
by afish4570
Mon Nov 02, 2009 9:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not to be sacrilegious....If you HAD to scope a lever gun?
Replies: 50
Views: 6957

Re: Not to be sacrilegious....If you HAD to scope a lever gun?

Began with K2.5 and K3's about 49 yrs. ago. I have a couple fogged up and always though about having the cleaned & recharged as the "new" weaver co. doesn't honor the lifetime warranty for the old ones. Anyone have any experience having the older scopes repaired??afish470 :roll: :roll:
by afish4570
Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Remington Model 700 EtronX
Replies: 7
Views: 789

Re: OT - Remington Model 700 EtronX

Powder Valley lists them as in stock at $154.00/1000......just about the only thing available too. At .154 cents apiece plus hazmat you can see where the shooting sports are headed.....Looks like the intent is to make shooting so expensive nobody can affort to shoot. New shooters have a lot of hurtl...
by afish4570
Wed Oct 28, 2009 8:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not to be sacrilegious....If you HAD to scope a lever gun?
Replies: 50
Views: 6957

Re: Not to be sacrilegious....If you HAD to scope a lever gun?

Facing the same problem. Old eyes and need all the help I can get. Been thinking of a 4x40 Nikon Buckmaster (on sale now too for $99). I have one on my Ruger #3 4570 and love the crystal ckear optics. I should probably take it off the 4570 and put it on my Marlin or 94AE 3030.Feels ok on the #3 Ruge...
by afish4570
Sat Feb 28, 2009 9:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 35 Remington low powered loads
Replies: 8
Views: 3189

Re: 35 Remington low powered loads and hollow based WC

thanks ya when I was a police officer back in 70s the favorite for our carry snubs was an inverted cutter. then federal came out with it and we all went to it thanks for the tip "To reduce the chance of "blow through" with some brands a gas check will fit on the solid base and and gi...