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by Pepe Ray
Thu Feb 21, 2019 11:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm done with Benchmade
Replies: 26
Views: 3196

Re: I'm done with Benchmade

I just read the Benchmade response, blaming their actions on their ties to the P.D. and providing assistance.

"Here's a Quarter, Call Someone Who Cares"
by Pepe Ray
Fri Nov 23, 2018 8:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MIA... or rather, too much action so I went missing...
Replies: 9
Views: 2612

Re: MIA... or rather, too much action so I went missing...

Cougars? Really? I'm shocked!! - - - - :shock:
by Pepe Ray
Fri Nov 23, 2018 8:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1886 Rebarrel and Rebuild on C&Rsenal
Replies: 7
Views: 2168

Re: Winchester 1886 Rebarrel and Rebuild on C&Rsenal

Wonderful!! Best ever. Thank you very much.
by Pepe Ray
Wed Nov 21, 2018 4:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone like bluegrass?
Replies: 18
Views: 3127

Re: Anyone like bluegrass?

Well I know that I'm a Blessed man but didn't realize just how much. We get to see/hear Rhonda nearly every year. Of the several festivals that we enjoy here in the Pine Tree State, the 2 largest have each, 2 festivals each summer. Rhonda and Rage are invited to at least one and occasionally both (w...
by Pepe Ray
Sun Oct 07, 2018 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: loc-tite peep sight screw threads or...
Replies: 12
Views: 1585

Re: loc-tite peep sight screw threads or...

Try "O" rings. Find your size at your local hardware store. Works for me.

Pepe Ray
by Pepe Ray
Sun Sep 30, 2018 11:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 8 Shot Redhawks. ..What Say You?
Replies: 30
Views: 3636

Re: 8 Shot Redhawks. ..What Say You?

Heads up for those of you who expressed interest in the 45Colt/45ACP Redhawks. As an avid fan of that caliber I purchased a new one of the Redhawk variety assuming ,falsely, that my moon clips from my S&W's and Colts would fit in nicely. WRONG!!! Not compatible at all. Although the cartridges wi...
by Pepe Ray
Sat Aug 11, 2018 5:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: AWA Lightning 45 Colt
Replies: 2
Views: 795

Re: AWA Lightning 45 Colt

No I don't have one, but my best buddy does and he has explored it till he is convinced that the ONLY way to get it to feed at all is to use ONLY ammo that exactly fits the original profile of factory Win or RP conical s/f.p.'s. FWIW
Pepe Ray
by Pepe Ray
Sat Aug 11, 2018 5:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wood bullets ?
Replies: 15
Views: 2375

Re: Wood bullets ?

WOW!! My heart skipped a beat when I saw those bullets. The time frame for the lantern was correct also. The bullets were part of a toy machine gun that I had for a brief time, as a child. It was set up on a tripod and configured like a Browning 30. cal. water cooled MG. Except the cartridges were f...
by Pepe Ray
Wed Aug 08, 2018 8:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New S&W 351 PD, way too heavy trigger pull,
Replies: 19
Views: 6823

Re: New S&W 351 PD, way too heavy trigger pull,

I admire any one who can use a .22 RFMag. revolver, for any thing. It broke my heart to sell a sweet little S&W, 3", S.S.kit gun (I forget the Mod.#) . I never had the time nor inclination to explore its trigger action. With ear muffs the report was so devastating That I gave up after a hal...
by Pepe Ray
Sat Aug 04, 2018 8:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rebarreling a Savage 99 in .260 Rem
Replies: 14
Views: 6022

Re: Rebarreling a Savage 99 in .260 Rem

Old #7, still havn't figured out how you did that, but thanks any how. He musta got lost on that hunting trip.
Pepe Ray
by Pepe Ray
Sat Aug 04, 2018 2:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Movies
Replies: 15
Views: 3048

Re: Movies

Hi again, - - - Still no que for the fliks. Oh BTW, another thread discussing movies to watch suggested "The Hatfields and McCoys" as being worthwhile
but isn't that a Kevin Costner flik? Oh well, TEHO. - - Pepe Ray
by Pepe Ray
Sat Aug 04, 2018 2:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rebarreling a Savage 99 in .260 Rem
Replies: 14
Views: 6022

Re: Rebarreling a Savage 99 in .260 Rem

For Brando - - MountainMan300 - Five years is a long time to wait for a response to an inquiry so I apologize for that. I suppose that by this time your Sav. 99 project is completed and the youngster, now a young man, has bagged his first game with it. I hope so. I wanted you to know that I didn't p...
by Pepe Ray
Sat Aug 04, 2018 8:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stolen firearms
Replies: 10
Views: 2512

Re: Stolen firearms

Well, 9 yrs. have passed since this notice was posted. Has the thief buried all his ill gotten gains? Or has he found some customers who didn't care if their "new treasures" were hot. Or, perhaps he considered his plunder an investment and is only waiting for it to "cool" off bef...
by Pepe Ray
Fri Aug 03, 2018 9:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 357 mag Rossi's are back
Replies: 15
Views: 3172

Re: 357 mag Rossi's are back

Blaine; I don't know what the current catalog shows but they used
to have a 16" Trapper model. I've got one in .357 and one in .45 Colt. Am I greedy? YEP!! Don't know who is going to end up with them .but they're going to have to wait for me to let go.
Pepe Ray
by Pepe Ray
Sat Jul 21, 2018 7:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Smith Corona O3-A3
Replies: 19
Views: 2678

Re: Smith Corona A3 03

O.S. - - As a shooter I would bring it home and apply as much make up as needed to make her pretty again. I make no comments regarding her collect-ability
because I don't care.
by Pepe Ray
Sat Jul 21, 2018 7:28 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: DVD EXCHANGE - "Tom Horn" with Steve McQueen
Replies: 71
Views: 97016

Re: DVD EXCHANGE - "Tom Horn" with Steve McQueen

O.M.Gee whiz. I guess they recognize a soft touch when they see one. - -T hanks for explaining it to me.
I depend on you guys keeping me straight. - - - Pepe Ray :o
by Pepe Ray
Fri Jul 20, 2018 12:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bullet molds
Replies: 14
Views: 2709

Re: Bullet molds

Good luck with that little Ruger. OBTW, I'm going on vacation for 8 days starting Sun. and will be out of touch. Going to camp out up North for some Bluegrass music. Maybe I'll get lucky and survive it, or not. - - - Cary on. - - - Pepe Ray
by Pepe Ray
Fri Jul 20, 2018 11:48 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: DVD EXCHANGE - "Tom Horn" with Steve McQueen
Replies: 71
Views: 97016

Re: DVD EXCHANGE - "Tom Horn" with Steve McQueen

Sorry, I just caught up to you. - - -But, I don't know what your question involves. Time meters? Confirmation of? Why?
I'm sorry for being ignorant, and don't mean to be troublesome, I just wanted to put some smiles in our group.
Pepe Ray
by Pepe Ray
Fri Jul 20, 2018 11:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bullet molds
Replies: 14
Views: 2709

Re: Bullet molds

You are correct without a doubt. I suppose I'm just easy to satisfy with my results at the target. Given my druthers I do prefer MeHec's method/system of pin installation.
by Pepe Ray
Thu Jul 19, 2018 12:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Density or weight or hardness of elk femur?
Replies: 4
Views: 1042

Re: Density or weight or hardness of elk femur?

My guess is that a close representation of bone density can be found in the scale of wood densities. From Balsa and Basswood to Ironwood found locally or go to the scale of woods from So, America and you will find something to compare. The science of wood characteristics is an old technology. I don'...
by Pepe Ray
Wed Jul 18, 2018 3:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bullet molds
Replies: 14
Views: 2709

Re: Bullet molds

RE; Having issues w/length of cavity pins is largely dependent on choice of alloy. I'm lucky that I can usually "ballpark" my mix well enough to avoid calamities.
Pepe Ray
by Pepe Ray
Tue Jul 17, 2018 2:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bullet molds
Replies: 14
Views: 2709

Re: Bullet molds

I have 3 or 4 MP molds, in brass, with all the pins available. When I opened the first box, I was awestruck. Looked like gold jewelry. Was very reluctant to preheat them. Always had good turn around. They make great boolets. :D But they are too heavy for old hands like mine. His aluminum molds are e...
by Pepe Ray
Sat Jul 07, 2018 8:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Maine + Moose Equals......
Replies: 9
Views: 1565

Re: Maine + Moose Equals......

Over the years, I've developed a routine for night driving, 'specially on the high speed roads. 1.Slow down. 2. lights on HIGH 3. use center line when traffic allows 4.Watch the shoulders for any movement. because you CANNOT see their eyes. Avoid driving at night unless your in an 18wheeler. Been lu...
by Pepe Ray
Fri Jul 06, 2018 12:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Movies
Replies: 15
Views: 3048

Re: Movies

Robert - - -They have had plenty of time to jump on board. The movies will be in this P.M.'s mail. Thanks for helping me off the hot seat. Pepe Ray
by Pepe Ray
Fri Jul 06, 2018 12:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Moving to Maine-Gun laws?
Replies: 18
Views: 3183

Re: OT-Moving to Maine-Gun laws?

My catch up time - - Does anyone know if jason ever got to Bangor? Did he drop out of Lever Guns? - - He could be a neighbor, but I wouldn't know it.
I've been reading my old posts, trying to figure out if I left anyone hanging in the lurch. - - -
by Pepe Ray
Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally, The Alaskan Camper Was Delivered
Replies: 35
Views: 5575

Re: Finally, The Alaskan Camper Was Delivered

Pretty as a speckled pup. You can always come to my place. It would be a LONG tiring trip for you, or anyone, but I've got water, power, and room. It's the front door to the big woods. we're also a gun friendly state,only a few rules, mostly common sense. use extra caution when driving at night, cau...
by Pepe Ray
Thu Jul 05, 2018 1:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Drums along the Mohawk.
Replies: 8
Views: 2131

Re: Drums along the Mohawk.

Such attitudes as his are born from the desire to gain wealth. For those with low standards, money trumps patriotism every time.
IMHO.
Pepe Ray
by Pepe Ray
Thu Jul 05, 2018 12:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Movies
Replies: 15
Views: 3048

Re: Movies

In my attempts at learning the ropes re. navigating the forum, I' been reading the latest threads. I've not had TV reception since the government took it away from me, going digital. The most positive aspect of this is the improved control of my blood pressure. However it keeps me ignorant of much o...
by Pepe Ray
Thu Jul 05, 2018 11:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: An awesome Winchester!
Replies: 10
Views: 2576

Re: An awesome Winchester!

I have no problem be leaving that the Japanese Winchesters are very well made, and probably worth their price, but I have several Rossi's and am completely satisfied with them, Call me cheap, call me easy. call me HAPPY.
Pepe Ray
by Pepe Ray
Thu Jul 05, 2018 11:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anything More Beautiful than a Spitfire???
Replies: 21
Views: 3726

Re: Anything More Beautiful than a Spitfire???

WOW!! I concur, where's the spitfire? - -Oh,BTW, Old No 7, isn't that a J.Beam bottle in your corner??
Pepe Ray
by Pepe Ray
Thu Jul 05, 2018 10:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Movies
Replies: 15
Views: 3048

Re: Movies

Thank you for the response AND the technology update. - - Un fortunately there has been no Que forming so, until some one comes on board you'll have to set on it. I have no problem with donating the DVD's nor the expense of shipping them out ONCE, but perhaps Blain's idea of having a sticky to handl...
by Pepe Ray
Tue Jul 03, 2018 1:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Movies
Replies: 15
Views: 3048

Re: Movies

Here's ONE of my problems. There's no Que developing, therefor "rossim92" isn't going to know who to send "Josie Wales" to . By introducing a third movie I may be creating a monster. I've obtained the shipping supplies, blank labels and secured the funds for mailing them, but the...
by Pepe Ray
Tue Jul 03, 2018 12:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Movies
Replies: 15
Views: 3048

Re: Movies

By now ,you all should realize that I'm having serious trouble navigating this forum. So please help me if you can. No one has an interest in my movie offer? Or am I not getting the messages? Or what? And what has happend to "1886"? No activity for a year, or am I misreading the forum? I'v...
by Pepe Ray
Thu Jun 28, 2018 12:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Movies
Replies: 15
Views: 3048

Re: Movies

O.K. then! Moving right along, the next movie up for grabs is ------
_Dancing With Wolves, - - - - - Who will be the next one? - - - -Pepe Ray
by Pepe Ray
Thu Jun 28, 2018 10:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday rossim92.
Replies: 7
Views: 946

Re: Happy Birthday rossim92.

"Outlaw Josie Wales" is on the way this P.M.
Happy B.D. ----Pepe Ray
by Pepe Ray
Wed Jun 27, 2018 2:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Movies
Replies: 15
Views: 3048

Movies

I love good movies. Don't you? As I recall " Tom Horn" had a long run. Well I've found 3 duplicates in my stash and will post them in the same manner as the previous system , but individually. The first up for grabs is " The Outlaw Josie Wales". I'll send it out as I get the firs...
by Pepe Ray
Thu May 10, 2018 9:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What knives did they use? Really!
Replies: 42
Views: 10260

Re: What knives did they use? Really!

Old Savage, I'm going to break out my 'Seyfried" file folder as that Cold Steel blade is not the one I had in mind. My memory's going. By the way, I'm having a tough time navigating around this new format. Will be focusing on your by/line/threads. Hope it wont be too annoying to you. Thanks, Pe...
by Pepe Ray
Tue May 01, 2018 9:39 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: DVD EXCHANGE - "Tom Horn" with Steve McQueen
Replies: 71
Views: 97016

Re: DVD EXCHANGE - "Tom Horn" with Steve McQueen

Sounds fair. I'll check my stash, there's got to be some dupes in there. But it may be some time before I return. I'm really stubb=mbling in the dark here, trying to understand how to navigate the site. It,s like a castle with a thousand rooms, 7 doors in each, none reaching the outside. ??->?
by Pepe Ray
Mon Apr 30, 2018 5:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What knives did they use? Really!
Replies: 42
Views: 10260

Re: What knives did they use? Really!

Do you remember Ross Seyfried. He was most recognized as a writer for Guns & Ammo magazine, both articles and column . He was a champion pistolero during the early years of action pistol. He spent a time as a registered professional hunter and guide in Africa. A protege to Elmer Kieth and associ...
by Pepe Ray
Mon Apr 30, 2018 9:49 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: DVD EXCHANGE - "Tom Horn" with Steve McQueen
Replies: 71
Views: 97016

Re: DVD EXCHANGE - "Tom Horn" with Steve McQueen

What criteria do we use to choose which DVD to put in circulation? for instance:Must it be historically acurate? Have a certain number of L.A.'s in it?
What about ;Hombre w/P. Newman, or the Wild Bunch w/everyone, or - -name one.
Pepe Ray
by Pepe Ray
Thu Nov 11, 2010 11:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Lee Breech Block Vs Turrett Press
Replies: 23
Views: 4160

Re: OT - Lee Breech Block Vs Turrett Press

O.K., I will, but not tonight. It's late. I'm old and tired. Besides, I gotta think about it. Sometimes I get started on a subject and don't know when to quit. If we were sitting around a fire someone/anyone could slap me in the head, tell me to shut up and go to bed, but here Hobie would have to do...
by Pepe Ray
Thu Nov 11, 2010 3:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Lee Breech Block Vs Turrett Press
Replies: 23
Views: 4160

Re: OT - Lee Breech Block Vs Turrett Press

I'd order as many extra turrets as I could afford. But I may be prejudiced. I'm fickle in my loading projects and w/o the turrets I'd have carpel tunnel from twisting dies. The only other caution is regarding the lock rings. Most of the other brands have lock rings TOO large for installing on a turr...
by Pepe Ray
Tue Oct 19, 2010 10:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What’s The Difference Question?
Replies: 11
Views: 1529

Re: What’s The Difference Question?

The 38-55 has been available in 2 diff. lengths for only a few years. The original LONG length was shortened by Winchester when they resurected it in the '70's after making it obsolete earlier. Also the old cases were of the "baloon head' type and had more capacity, even tho it may not have bee...
by Pepe Ray
Mon Sep 20, 2010 1:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fellas, do me a favor please...
Replies: 31
Views: 3883

Re: Fellas, do me a favor please...

Picture was great. Loaded w/o problrms or hesitation. Sound was good except for a noise like a pit of rattlers or escaping steam. I could still catch the ad and the great music, but the hiss/rattle was anoying. I'm on DSL but not being a techie that's all I can tell you about my rig. Ran it thru twi...
by Pepe Ray
Wed Aug 18, 2010 7:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help w/a Marlin M94 measurement
Replies: 3
Views: 1191

Re: Help w/a Marlin M94 measurement

You are so correct.
Just measured a .44M----.639"
Doesn't leave much room for "fiddlin".
Thanks guys
Pepe Ray
by Pepe Ray
Tue Aug 17, 2010 9:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help w/a Marlin M94 measurement
Replies: 3
Views: 1191

Help w/a Marlin M94 measurement

Trying to decide on buying a new barrell.
Looking at a Marlin, M94 Round bbl Carbine in .45 Colt. No where can I find the diameter of the bbl at the muzzle.
Does anyone have one that they can measure for me?
Thanks,
Pepe Ray
by Pepe Ray
Sun Aug 15, 2010 9:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nother hand loading gripe - the trimmer!
Replies: 52
Views: 6113

Re: Nother hand loading gripe - the trimmer!

G'mornin Joe;
A caffiene burst leads me to ask you this question. All reloading manuals recommend a maximum and minimum or "trim to" length for our ammo, Correct?
Why do you suppose that they allow 10 thousandths difference?
Pepe Ray
by Pepe Ray
Sat Aug 14, 2010 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nother hand loading gripe - the trimmer!
Replies: 52
Views: 6113

Re: Nother hand loading gripe - the trimmer!

I suppose that pressure and dwell time may explain the variation in measurements . If that's valuable to you. -O.K. Personally, the presence of any lube between the mating surfaces is an aggravation. Because Forster never included this cautionary in their operating instructions, it took me a long ti...
by Pepe Ray
Sat Aug 14, 2010 12:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nother hand loading gripe - the trimmer!
Replies: 52
Views: 6113

Re: Nother hand loading gripe - the trimmer!

Hey there Joe; I've got a news flash for you buddy. Don't feel bad. This arguement has been going on for years. Every once in a while I'll stick my nose in but I get ignored so you can do the same but. The Forster trimmer does NOT move the collet once it is stopped against the square shoulder machin...
by Pepe Ray
Fri Apr 16, 2010 11:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What thread are peep sight apertures?
Replies: 5
Views: 2908

Re: What thread are peep sight apertures?

There are at least 2 different ones.
Check your Brownells catalog under Merit disk offerings.
Pepe Ray