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- Sun Jan 08, 2012 3:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My birthday................
- Replies: 11
- Views: 951
My birthday................
I have turned a mile stone today.I started a new decade.I have hit the big 70. I am truly blessed more than I deserve.I have a wonderful wife of 48 years,great kids and grandkids.I have been retired for 12 years and am having more fun than I can explain. Happy Birthday to all of the forum members !!...
- Sat Jan 07, 2012 6:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Thoughts on restoring a Winchester Model 71
- Replies: 32
- Views: 5905
Re: Thoughts on restoring a Winchester Model 71
Kevin, Welcome to the forum.Coffee and company are really good here.Enjoy !!! As other posters have said,replace any items that are needed,clean it up and enjoy a real piece of history.You have a family treasure and a unique piece of rifle history. Based on your serial number your rifle was made in ...
- Sat Dec 24, 2011 5:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Allen Taylor Aug. 1922 - Dec. 2011
- Replies: 47
- Views: 4904
Re: Allen Taylor Aug. 1922 - Dec. 2011
My condolences to you and the rest of the family,sir. God bless !!!!!
- Tue Dec 20, 2011 10:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hello
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4252
Re: Hello
Hello IG,
Welcome to the forum,have a cup of coffee,and sit a spell.
Best get togather place on the net with a FINE bunch of folk's
Welcome to the forum,have a cup of coffee,and sit a spell.
Best get togather place on the net with a FINE bunch of folk's
- Thu Dec 15, 2011 8:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ***FREE*** Winchester book WINNER Chuck 100 yd
- Replies: 69
- Views: 7539
Re: ***FREE*** Winchester book by R. L. Wilson
Please put my name in the hat.I appreciate your generousity !!!!!!
Merry Christmas !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Merry Christmas !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Sat Dec 10, 2011 3:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 29 years ago today
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2693
Re: 29 years ago today
Cograts Mr & Mrs Iceman !!!!!!!!!! There aren't may left to claim that married longevity title. Good. on both of you,you have to work at married life to stay togather. My bride and I will celebrate our 48th Anniv in February.Would not have it any other way !!!!!!!!!!
- Fri Dec 09, 2011 3:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Number of Manufacturers
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3676
Re: Number of Manufacturers
The list of firearms living in my safe's as of today.I am always hopeing the list will change !!!!!!!!!!!
Ruger
Taurus
S&W
Rossi
Charter
Springfield
Winchester
Marlin
Savage
Browning
Remington
Stoeger
Bushmaster
3 Custom rifles
Ruger
Taurus
S&W
Rossi
Charter
Springfield
Winchester
Marlin
Savage
Browning
Remington
Stoeger
Bushmaster
3 Custom rifles
- Sun Nov 13, 2011 9:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New To the Forum, Introduction, and .45 Colt load questions.
- Replies: 39
- Views: 6778
Re: New To the Forum, Introduction, and .45 Colt load questions.
RR,
Welcome to the forum.This is a great place to be. I think you will like it here!!
Welcome to the forum.This is a great place to be. I think you will like it here!!
- Sun Nov 13, 2011 9:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hike up Knox Mountain (Newfield, Maine) & Covered Bridge
- Replies: 4
- Views: 845
Re: Hike up Knox Mountain (Newfield, Maine) & Covered Bridge
Beautiful Country,beautiful Lady and beautiful Dog.Thanks for sharing !!!!!
- Wed Nov 09, 2011 10:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: M-71 Winchester Prices..............
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3027
M-71 Winchester Prices..............
Every once in a while I scan Gunbroker just looking at the going asking prices of various leverguns.I was looking at the M-71's and almost fell out of my chair.Prices are out of sight :shock: Prices ran from $1400 to $4500 with most in the $2000 neighborhood and up,up and up!!!!!!!!!!!! My 3 Winches...
- Fri Nov 04, 2011 7:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: NO Laughing Here......... (Amen to that!)
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2484
Re: NO Laughing Here......... (Amen to that!)
AMEN to that young guard.Well said is well done. My hand salute. There should always be absolute respect and quiet at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier !!!!!!!!
- Fri Nov 04, 2011 3:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Do You Have .357 and .44 Mag Both?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3236
Re: Do You Have .357 and .44 Mag Both?
I have both,the 44's and 357's in rifle and matching SA of the same caliber.But I ask,why limit yourself,I also have 45's,44-40's and 22's in matching rifle and SA calibers. That is part of the FUN,the are all fantastic to have enjoy and shoot the #$$%@^&&&# out of them !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ...
- Thu Nov 03, 2011 5:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayer request - Dad passed
- Replies: 53
- Views: 4213
Re: Prayer request - Dad passed
Prayers for you and the family. Sorry for the loss of your father.I understand,been there !!!!
- Wed Nov 02, 2011 8:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .327 or .44 Spec. Charter Bulldog?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3358
Re: .327 or .44 Spec. Charter Bulldog?
Hands down,no question go with the 44 Special.You won't go wrong !!!!!!
- Sun Oct 30, 2011 7:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Turkey in the pot..............
- Replies: 4
- Views: 493
Turkey in the pot..............
Went turkey hunting this past week over in the eastern mountains.I got into a flock of 8 on Tuesday evening about 4:45 and M-1894CL in 25-20 found its mark on a nice big hen at 46 paces. It was a perfect day !!!!!! Wife and have enjoyed turkey for an evening meal the last 2 nights.That hen is really...
- Mon Oct 03, 2011 7:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: RIP Jeffery
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3500
Re: RIP Jeffery
Prayers up and my condolences to you and the family.
- Thu Sep 29, 2011 8:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Humor: An Aircraft Quiz....
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1507
Re: Humor: An Aircraft Quiz....
My,I missed that one !!!!!!!!!!
- Thu Sep 29, 2011 8:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Frankford Arsenal DS-750 Electronic Powder Scale
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1031
Re: OT: Frankford Arsenal DS-750 Electronic Powder Scale
I bought one the last time they were on sale. I sent it back.
The one I had would not weigh to the next 1/10 gr.In other words,if I had a load at 25.5 gr and wanted 25.6 gr it would skip to 25.7 gr.or the reverse.It could have been a quirk of that scale,I don't know.I did not try another one.
The one I had would not weigh to the next 1/10 gr.In other words,if I had a load at 25.5 gr and wanted 25.6 gr it would skip to 25.7 gr.or the reverse.It could have been a quirk of that scale,I don't know.I did not try another one.
- Thu Sep 29, 2011 8:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Whitehouse.gov right-to-carry petition HR 822
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3251
Re: OT - Whitehouse.gov right-to-carry petition HR 822
Do you really want the federal government deciding whether you can defend yourself or not? Fireams regulation is a states rights issue and I'm OK with reciprocity agreements negotiated between those sovereign entities, as long as I know what the rules are. I don't want to give the federal governmen...
- Mon Sep 26, 2011 9:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What color for front sight?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2791
Re: What color for front sight?
Another +1 vote for the white front woods sight.
- Sun Sep 25, 2011 8:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin Ballard rifling, is it deep enough for b.p.?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1501
Re: Marlin Ballard rifling, is it deep enough for b.p.?
Ah, a rose is a rose is a rose. By any other name, a rose it shall be. I love the smell of a rose, it reminds me of a freshly clean woman, the pleasures derived therefrom. But the smell of BP reminds me of both the pain, and yes, pleasure of battle. Without the risk of death, can one really apprrie...
- Fri Sep 23, 2011 12:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30-30 conversion in the wind.......
- Replies: 3
- Views: 691
30-30 conversion in the wind.......
I picked up a nice 35 year old M-336 in 30-30 last Monday that has some beautiful figured wood in the butstock and forend and no cross bolt safety or rebounding hammer nonsense.I have been talking to my gunsmith about converting a rifle to the 30-30 AI for some time,so I finally did it. He will take...
- Fri Sep 23, 2011 12:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Guide Gun returns from Remington
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2685
Re: Guide Gun returns from Remington
Very nice rifle !!!!!!!!!! Enjoy..........
- Fri Sep 23, 2011 12:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Ever seen a baby porcupine??? (Pix included)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3608
Re: OT: Ever seen a baby porcupine??? (Pix included)
Great pic !!!!!!!!!!!! Cute little bugger
- Wed Sep 21, 2011 7:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What's your .22LR trail gun?
- Replies: 61
- Views: 10354
Re: What's your .22LR trail gun?
A very old wonderful and accurate Ruger Single Six !!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Wed Sep 21, 2011 7:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Poll: Do you own a "Trapper" length lever gun?
- Replies: 121
- Views: 20235
Re: Poll: Do you own a "Trapper" length lever gun?
I have one Winchester:
M-94 AE SRC 357 Mag.
Factory
Punched holes in paper.
Beautiful little rifle !!!!!!!!!!!!!
M-94 AE SRC 357 Mag.
Factory
Punched holes in paper.
Beautiful little rifle !!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Wed Sep 21, 2011 7:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: You get what you pay for.
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4515
Re: You get what you pay for.
........... and they VOTE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Tue Sep 13, 2011 9:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning Model 71 in my future...
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3462
Re: Browning Model 71 in my future...
Your in good company.It's a mind over a matter thing,if you don't mind it don't matter.So do it the way it works for you..,,, I am looking for a Ruger LC9. haven't found one to suit me yet but I have 2 holsters and 2 mags and a good supply of ammo when the gun shows up. I am a lover of the M-71,I th...
- Sun Sep 11, 2011 2:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayer for the Nation on this 9-11 remembrence day........
- Replies: 2
- Views: 378
Prayer for the Nation on this 9-11 remembrence day........
As we reflect on this day to remember all those who were killed, the first responders and all of those random act of kindness,I want to share what,I think is the most responsive prayer we can offer in this post 9-11 world.My prayer for the forum members and the Nation is from; 2nd Chronicles Chap.7 ...
- Fri Sep 02, 2011 8:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: use of magnum primers with 348Win
- Replies: 3
- Views: 541
Re: use of magnum primers with 348Win
Big Bear,
Sounds like the load I posted some time back.That load shoots great in 2 of my M-71's.However ,I used CCI Mag primers.
Congrats on some fine shooting. If it work's don't fix it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sounds like the load I posted some time back.That load shoots great in 2 of my M-71's.However ,I used CCI Mag primers.
Congrats on some fine shooting. If it work's don't fix it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Mon Aug 29, 2011 9:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-Ruger Old Vaquero 44-40 , price help !! GOT IT= Pics
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2771
Re: OT-Ruger Old Vaquero 44-40 , price help !! GOT IT= Pics
pwl444m,
My Vaquero with SN 55-873xx required the cylinder fix. My other Vaquero has an earlier SN which also had the same problem.
Good looking SA. Cograts !!!!!!!!!!!
My Vaquero with SN 55-873xx required the cylinder fix. My other Vaquero has an earlier SN which also had the same problem.
Good looking SA. Cograts !!!!!!!!!!!
- Sun Aug 28, 2011 3:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-Ruger Old Vaquero 44-40 , price help !! GOT IT= Pics
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2771
Re: OT-Ruger Old Vaquero 44-40 , price help !!
pwl44m, I have 2 Ruger Vaquero's (old if you will or orig.) in 44-40.Neither one was very accurate in the orig cofiguration.The cyl.throats miced .4265 and the bbl slugged .429,BIG problem.I found out the early models had 44 mag bbls.I call Ruger and talked to the about the problem.Their answer to t...
- Mon Aug 01, 2011 8:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Duprytrens Contracture Disease - Follow Up Aug 1
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4877
Re: OT - Duprytrens Contracture Disease - Follow Up Aug 1
Good luck Joe,prayers up !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Sat Jul 30, 2011 7:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Meeting the Challenge
- Replies: 41
- Views: 5315
Re: Meeting the Challenge
God's speed with your treatment and recovery,Steve. Prayers up !!!!!!!!!
- Fri Jul 29, 2011 11:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayer request (for me)
- Replies: 46
- Views: 7616
Re: Prayer request (for me)
Victor,
Prayers up and away for continued healing and am very thankful that it wasn't worse,
Heal quickly,my friend !!!!!!!
Ron
Prayers up and away for continued healing and am very thankful that it wasn't worse,
Heal quickly,my friend !!!!!!!
Ron
- Sun Jul 03, 2011 5:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Reloading preferences
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4926
Re: Reloading preferences
Been using my old Redding measure with the micrometer metering device.It has always provided good consistent charges.
- Sun Jul 03, 2011 5:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: "What is it" thread, MK2
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2331
Re: OT: "What is it" thread, MK2
I'll have to go with Pitchy's ID. I think he is correct...........Pitchy wrote:Maybe used for front end alignment, front wheels sit on them then ya can set the toe in.
- Sun Jul 03, 2011 5:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Happy birthday Lady Joyce.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1995
Re: OT Happy birthday Lady Joyce.
Have a Happy BD-----LJ and many many more !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Sun Jul 03, 2011 4:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Home again...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 717
Re: Home again...
What Hobie said....................DRIVE CAREFULLY !!!!!!!!!!!!! The troopers/police are out in force this holiday !!!!!!!!!!!! Made a quick trip to Columbus,OH to take a grandaughter back to her mother. I counted 8 Ohio state troopers from the Ohio river to the outer belt around Cols. a distance of...
- Fri Jul 01, 2011 7:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What levergun calibers do you have?
- Replies: 103
- Views: 16220
Re: What levergun calibers do you have?
I have leverguns in the following calibers:
22LR
25-20
250-3000
284
30-30
300 Sav
308
32 Win
348
35 Rem
357
375 Win
44-40
44 Mag
45 Colt
45-70
22LR
25-20
250-3000
284
30-30
300 Sav
308
32 Win
348
35 Rem
357
375 Win
44-40
44 Mag
45 Colt
45-70
- Wed Jun 01, 2011 5:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Memorial Day... Veterans, Report. Everybody, account...
- Replies: 98
- Views: 12369
Re: Memorial Day... Veterans, Report. Everybody, account...
USAF '66-'70 Korea '68-'69 Weapon's,Load A/C
- Thu Apr 28, 2011 9:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: So I Needed a Collapsible Field Rack For My Leverguns....
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1446
Re: So I Needed a Collapsible Field Rack For My Leverguns....
COS, Thanks much for the additional measuremants and general instructions. Like I said,simple and very functional.I am going to scronge up some scraps and build one,myself.As YK said,great addition for placing guns when working in and out of the safe, My wife had knee surgery yesterday(doing OK)so I...
- Wed Apr 27, 2011 7:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Humor: Friday Night Grillin'...............
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2134
Re: Humor: Friday Night Grillin'...............
FUNNY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Wed Apr 27, 2011 7:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Finally, a black rifle
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2646
Re: OT - Finally, a black rifle
What Hobie said, I broke down and bought one,also. I have really enjoyed shooting it more that I thought I would. Congrats and enjoy !!!!!!!!!!!!
- Wed Apr 27, 2011 6:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: So I Needed a Collapsible Field Rack For My Leverguns....
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1446
Re: So I Needed a Collapsible Field Rack For My Leverguns....
COS,
Very NICE gun rack.I like your design,simple and functional.What are the dimensions of the longsides and the hinged side pieces,if you don't mind posting a few more details.I would like to build one to take to the range,myself. Thanks for sharing..................Ron
Very NICE gun rack.I like your design,simple and functional.What are the dimensions of the longsides and the hinged side pieces,if you don't mind posting a few more details.I would like to build one to take to the range,myself. Thanks for sharing..................Ron
- Fri Apr 15, 2011 7:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Marlin M-29 pump 22 questions...................
- Replies: 1
- Views: 316
OT- Marlin M-29 pump 22 questions...................
I ran into one of these neat little rifles at my favorite pawn shop today. I did not know Marlin made a take down pump gun.From what I can find out the 29 was made from 1913 to 1916 in 2 versions.The SN for this rifle is 2896.It has a round bbl.approx 23-24" long with a mag tube about 2" s...
- Wed Apr 06, 2011 9:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Buried my dog this morning.
- Replies: 47
- Views: 6901
Re: Buried my dog this morning.
My condolences my friend,losing a family member is tough,and they ARE family,I have been there twice. Sorry for your loss.
- Wed Apr 06, 2011 9:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Chuck 100 Yds Custom Holsters
- Replies: 5
- Views: 858
Chuck 100 Yds Custom Holsters
A great big THANK YOU to Chuck for some BEAUTIFUL custom holster work. He had some holsters on the FS board for Old Model Ruger Vaquero's.We arrived a sale on Monday and I had my holsters on Thursday.A fine fellow to deal with and an excellent transaction.Buy with confidence. Thanks again,Chuck Best...
- Mon Apr 04, 2011 8:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My first Savage 99
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5064
Re: My first Savage 99
DW2
You done good. You will really enjoy that rifle.Believe that vintage rifle has a 1-14 twist,mine does.
You done good. You will really enjoy that rifle.Believe that vintage rifle has a 1-14 twist,mine does.
- Sun Apr 03, 2011 2:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-Rossi Revolvers
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2056
Re: OT-Rossi Revolvers
I have an older stainless 2" Rossi in 38 SPL.Very comfortable to shoot,rock solid and have never had any problens with it.Good little gun for the money.