Paco Kelly's Leverguns.com

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I feel that it is a false assumption to believe that Democrats are united to promote un-constitutional reforms. My observations are that Democrats are largely fragmented on many issues. The extreme LEFT often gets the most media attention but the middle ground Congressmen are certainly in the majori...

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The Holy Bible teaches that we are NOT TO COVET things that belong to others.

But I sure admire your rare beauty! I have some envy going on, too.

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There is a lot of tension on the net regarding Mr. Obama. I've read many far fetched forecasts of gloom if he becomes elected. Let's be positive and factual for a little change: - Senate must agree on Presidential appointments for Judges and Cabinet members. - Congress can VETO any legislation. - Su...

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Anise oil is stronger and lasts longer than anything I know. It smells like Good & Plenty. This photo was taken last summer in Pocono Mts of eastern Pennsylvania near a Christian Camp. My daughter worked there all summer as a Counselor with the kids. Nope, I was not hunting with a rifle. Just en...

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Some guys get tang and receiver sights confused. These photos should be helpful.

TANG SIGHT

RECEIVER SIGHT

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I run two lines for coyotes. But I prefer snares to traps.

I carry a cut down baseball bat and 2 blade Camillus Trapper knife.

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That is a serious problem. The 35 should've destroyed the target with first bullet strike.

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Long range is not a problem with this .308 rifle. It helps when the buck is large - bigger target!

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Jack O'Connor once wrote about a lady deer hunter who fired her 99 in 300 Savage at an uphill angle during a western hunt. Under recoil, the tang sight damaged her retina beyond repair and she lost sight in that eye.

Be careful. Please.

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http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/rushmoreman/Winchesterriflemodel94.jpg If you ever get the chance, visit the gun museum at Arsenal Island. Its located in middle of Mississippi River between Illinois and Iowa. A bronze plaque at the cornerstone is dedicated to John Moses Browning. The Command...

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I'm not educated about this wildcat. But I'd like to know case capacity. Seems like powders for 444 Marlin would be good choices. Interestingly, 444 fires .429 or .430 bullets. That makes it a 43 caliber. 416 is a 41 1/2 caliber. There is only 1 1/2 caliber difference between the two.

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Many animals have been taken with these four leverguns.

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Back in the 1980's, my Commanding Officer showed me a shotgun that appeared similar to this photo. He bought it through the legal channels described above.
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Tell us about the interesting knife.

It appears similar to one made by Monarch about 35 years ago.

Your carbine is a KEEPER!

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You can do what you want.

But would you swear off Perkins because one single, solitary, french fry was too crispy?

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A decade ago Republicans put up Bob Dole to run against Bill Clinton. The old man WW2 vet & Washington DC "deal-maker" vs the well, you know. America voted. Clearly, an old man was not the preferred choice. Once again, an old timer long overdue for retirement is the Republican nominee....

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41 MAG ammo is neither widely available nor low cost to the buyer. These facts have diminished interest in this cartridge. When Marlin introduced their deluxe 41 MAG carbine, I assumed some great hunting reviews would follow. Perhaps you've read these articles where the writer hunts exotic animals s...

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http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/rushmoreman/357MAGelk-1.jpg I took this cow elk with my 357 MAG revolver. Two shots. First bullet struck the crease behind the shoulder. The animal had been walking slowly (broadside) about 50 feet from me. The animal flinched and trotted forward. My second sh...

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Sigmund Freud is considered by many historians to be the "father" of modern psychoanalysis. But in recent years, Freud has been dismissed because his findings and theories don't match popular culture. Freud believed that homosexuality is a form of insanity. It is difficult to explain why a...

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I don't care for current C & W. But I'm fond of Johnny Cash ballads or Blue Grass non-vocal music.

I prefer David Sanborn or Boney James for modern jazz.

But Baroque music featuring brass ensembles are the BEST. Better than R & R!! Mozart and Vivaldi are TOPS!!

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http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/rushmoreman/crowbutte.jpg My best friend in HS bought a new 94 Winchester in 1971. I think he paid $70. at the Western Auto Store in Cody. I hunted with Grandad's much older 30-30 carbine. That year we hunted the foothills of Bighorn Mts together and each shot...

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That's an amazing animal. I read that they're considered critically endangered in their homeland of North Africa but thriving in Texas. This species long term survival is largely due to hunters like yourself you are willing to pay for hunting privileges. Thank you for participating in saving this sp...

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This photo was sent to me from a hunter in Australia. He hunts sambar deer and other big game animals with this .308 rifle. This rifle appears to be a pristine SAKO Finnwolf. They were built in the early 1970's but never became widely popular. Sadly, SAKO halted production after a few short years. C...

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Roy Chapman Andrews had one of the BEST jobs of all time. He was paid to explore and hunt trophy animals for the NYC Metropolitan Museum of Natural History. Roy travelled to all the continents except Antarctica by steamer ship since his hunts occurred long before overseas flights were offered. Many ...

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This is a Glenfield 60. Photo was copied from Gunbroker.com as I'm currently bidding on it.

I had one years ago but sold it when I rec'd USAF orders overseas. It was accurate, dependable, and FUN to shoot.

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I found that 150 grain Winchester SilverTip expands explosively at close distances, up to about 75 yards or so. But at 150 yards, it behaves like any other bullet. The 170 grain bullets by Remington produce fairly narrow wound channels at 150 yards or farther. The 170 grain hollow tip by Remington w...

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Sounds like an interesting project. But I have to ask the question that's already been asked: What's wrong with the .308 as a big game hunting cartridge? Please do not misunderstand me - this is not a challenge; I'm just asking because I do not comprehend your motivation. Thanks in advance for your ...

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http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/rushmoreman/HPIM0375.jpg I stalked and photo'd this rutting bull last September. Unfortunately, I had no elk license for this zone but the experience was still quite memorable. This is truly .358 country: combination of heavy timber and open meadows. Good hunt...

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The historical record of Hitler's manipulation of Germany's Constitution is there for anyone who desires to comprehend his "blueprint" for Fascism. In a few short years, Adolf Hitler went from paroled felon to National Socialist Party Leader. Once lawfully elected as Chancellor, he propose...

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http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/rushmoreman/Billbuck2005.jpg This my friend Bill H. who is an avid Pennsylvania deer hunter. His carbine is an early 1950's era 32 Special. Bill has clobbered many white tails and black bears with this Winchester. Bill will tell anyone that will listen that hi...

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I like Remington pumps quite a bit. Mostly because they're so different than rest of the pack + they shoot so amazingly accurate. This older 760 is chambered for my favorite antelope cartridge: .243 Winchester. TR http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/rushmoreman/antelopebuck760.jpg http://i26.phot...

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I've never heard a bad rap against the 30-30 from rural folks. It's the urban dwellers who seem to make the most fuss. Any good big game bullet intended for 30-30 will do just fine. I tend to hunt with 150's the most because they shoot a bit more accurate in my carbine(s). Try Winchester Power Point...

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http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/rushmoreman/PineRidge.jpg This photo was taken in western Nebraska along the "long piney ridge" that starts in Wyoming and ends at the Lakota Sioux Reservation in South Dakota. The Nebraska segment is easily accessed. This is great game country! Plea...

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http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/rushmoreman/RockyRidge.jpg I've been hunting in Wyoming, Montana, Nebraska, and South Dakota for many years. These distances are fairly common for me year after year. - mule deer: 125 yards or so - antelope: 275 yards or so - elk: 175 yards or so - prairie dog...

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Your Savage has the tapered forearm with curved tip that I like best of all. I feel that Savage performed an aesthetic goof when they deleted this attractive feature. Savage 99 rules! This dandy coastal blacktail in California never knew what hit him. TR http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/rushmo...

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Russell Annabell roamed the far reaches of Alaska armed with a Winchester model 70 30-06. He lived his life in the wilderness as a trapper, guide, and prospector. I doubt if many Caucasian men have repeated his lifetime experiences. Since modern .308 is nearly identical to the older 30-06 ammo, I'll...

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I ride a 2006 Triumph American with their much improved big twin motor. Made in England. I'll post photos before long. I get about 50 mpg which is better than my former 1982 750cc Kawasaki 750 twin delivered. The Triumph has better brakes, too. Triumph's vertical (parallel twin) revs up quicker than...

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http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/rushmoreman/muley4.jpg This Savage 99 has helped me take many elk of both sexes + mulies at distances well beyond 200 yards. In my opinion, .308 with 180 pointed soft tip is one of the BEST cartridges of all time for hunting big game in North America. You're a...

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I worked in Vallejo for many years; we lived near Napa. But for a number of reason, we packed up and departed northern California in 1993. Good fishing at Blue Lakes on Hwy 20. There is abundant BLM lands there, too. I toppled a big 4 X 4 blacktail buck while hunting the Hayfork "burn". Th...

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The principal difference lies in the method of attaching the forearm. Many models have a blued nose cap which covers a dovetailed connection. Many years ago, it was common to dovetail the tube magazine to the barrel as well. This eliminated barrel bands altogether. Most commonly encountered 336 mode...

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Sam Fadala is a lever fan who writes about his hunts with an enthusiasm that is absent from many other writers. Sam is a licensed PH and guides clients in S. Africa & Namibia. He carries a Marlin 45-70 and has taken many large animals with this rifle. The ammo is hand-loaded to MAX level.

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3% success seems like a predictable mediocre hunt experience. I know this is quite the drive for you but Carson-Iceberg Wilderness of Alpine County was a favorite place of mine for many years from mid-80's to early 90's. Try glassing the brushy slopes of Peepsight Peak from dawn to mid morning to fi...

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BC is located in Canada. Handguns are outlawed in Canada. Seems like a rifle would be too difficult to handle in this situation. Why not pepper spray and prayer? Sawed off shotgun would be helpful but same category as handgun in BC. http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/rushmoreman/bear.jpg This bi...

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You completely omitted Savage model 99 and related cartridges.

- 300 Savage is still popular

- .308 gets more popular each year

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http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/rushmoreman/muley3.jpg This photo was taken in 1995; its an e-version of a glossy photo but quality is less than ideal. My Dad bought this wool plaid hunting coat in 1952. He toppled many animals across Wyoming & Nebraska while wearing it. Dad passed this ...

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One of each has its advantages.

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Nice stock modification. That takes a steady hand and patience.

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35 is one of those cartridges that delivers more performance on game than figures on charts would suggest. You should consider loading the 180 grain Speer for slightly flatter trajectory.

Please share photos of your treasure, soon.

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I hate to chuckle over someone's loss of a loved one but these are too funny to hold back the laughter.

The footless guy is probably not happy to have his name on this list!

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http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/rushmoreman/ThompsonM1A.jpg Tommygun is the way to go. Just kidding. I can't imagine how a bandit could stay on his feet after being blasted with 20 gauge shotgun. I'd prefer to hold the guy under gun and wait for Sherrif to make the collar. Shooting a person ...

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