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- Sun Feb 01, 2009 9:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- What's She shootin'?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2956
Re: OT- What's She shootin'?
DANGER , DANGER Will Robinson !!
- Fri Jan 23, 2009 1:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-armed robbery video, bad move
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1972
Re: OT-armed robbery video, bad move
Fake.
Where is the clothes (on the rack) reaction to the muzzle blast.
Too clear, too clean.
Fake.
Where is the clothes (on the rack) reaction to the muzzle blast.
Too clear, too clean.
Fake.
- Sun Jan 18, 2009 4:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT; IDIOT OF THE WEEK
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2601
Re: OT; IDIOT OF THE WEEK
OK you can date my daughter now.
- Sun Jan 18, 2009 4:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: One powder for reloading.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1430
Re: One powder for reloading.
I'm using Varget more and more. If for some obscure reason (Obama) I was restricted to one rifle powder Varget would be it.
- Sat Jan 17, 2009 10:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger Blackhawk in 30 Carbine?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4237
Re: Ruger Blackhawk in 30 Carbine?
"The muzzle blast is fairly impressive. And it has quite a bark. Not as bad as the gents above may be making it out to be".
WHAT ??? YOU'LL HAVE TO SPEAK UP I CAN'T HEAR YOU .....
WHAT ??? YOU'LL HAVE TO SPEAK UP I CAN'T HEAR YOU .....
- Mon Jan 12, 2009 12:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Okay.....LEAST favorite cartridge
- Replies: 122
- Views: 12130
Re: Okay.....LEAST favorite cartridge
Sometimes I can be a real Bonehead.
I just got done trashin the 30 Carbine and here JBCABLE has one for sale over in classified.
http://www.levergunscommunity.com/viewt ... =2&t=13528
Sorry Cable ....meant no offense.
I just got done trashin the 30 Carbine and here JBCABLE has one for sale over in classified.
http://www.levergunscommunity.com/viewt ... =2&t=13528
Sorry Cable ....meant no offense.
- Mon Jan 12, 2009 12:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Okay.....LEAST favorite cartridge
- Replies: 122
- Views: 12130
Re: Okay.....LEAST favorite cartridge
OK I'll wade in. .......................... 30 carbine . Worthless little cartridge. My dad told stories of the south pacific (he was a CB) of the Japs taking shots to the chest with no effect. They threw carbines into the ocean as soon as something better was found. He managed to get a Navy issue 1...
- Sat Jan 10, 2009 4:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: movie review "Gran Torino".....
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1560
Re: OT: movie review "Gran Torino".....
I am looking forward to seeing this movie although NOT in a theater. The last time I went it was 8 bucks a ticket and I had to sit through 17 minutes of previews and commercials. At least with a DVD one can fast-forward to get to the "Featured Attraction". I did have my wife cornered in th...
- Mon Jan 05, 2009 1:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1886 winchester relic - Gunbroker
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1894
Re: 1886 winchester relic - Gunbroker
"I said NO!!! as the hospital will be required to call the police as some how the cops will twist the story around and cite me for "negligence" and I would loose my carry permit."
You need a "carry" permit ?????? For a rifle ?????
You need a "carry" permit ?????? For a rifle ?????
- Sun Jan 04, 2009 12:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Safes - Michael Bane's Cannon Safe Saga
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1721
Re: Safes - Michael Bane's Cannon Safe Saga
Anybody know who makes "Browning" safes ?
No mention of who on their website.
No mention of who on their website.
- Fri Jan 02, 2009 10:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Four Gun Rifle Battery, Only Levers need apply, for the U.S.
- Replies: 61
- Views: 7469
Re: Four Gun Rifle Battery, Only Levers need apply, for the U.S.
"Puzzle One- 94 Winchester trapper in .38-55 (post-64 top eject)" I didn't know they made a Trapper in 38-55 ..... I want one. Marlin 39 ...22LR. Don't know the year, Serial # AA888x Win 94 ...30-30. Don't know the year either. Serial #360283x Bullard 40-75-260 (40-65 Win clone) (1882 pro...
- Fri Jan 02, 2009 4:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: WHAT ARE THE 3 BEST TASTING FRESHWATER FISH?
- Replies: 85
- Views: 8441
Re: OT: WHAT ARE THE 3 BEST TASTING FRESHWATER FISH?
#1 Angelfish
#2 Black Molly
#3 Neons
But then I am on a diet.
#2 Black Molly
#3 Neons
But then I am on a diet.
- Tue Dec 23, 2008 7:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A SIMPLE KILLING POWER FORMULA
- Replies: 54
- Views: 7257
Re: A SIMPLE KILLING POWER FORMULA
"I won't tell you how many deer I've put down with a .22 LR."
What would cause one to shoot a Deer with a 22LR ?
By "put down" I'm assuming you are talking about finishing off road-kill or some such.
What would cause one to shoot a Deer with a 22LR ?
By "put down" I'm assuming you are talking about finishing off road-kill or some such.
- Tue Dec 23, 2008 7:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: HUMOR - the French President
- Replies: 9
- Views: 902
Re: HUMOR - the French President
I have a bumper sticker on my pickup that reads:
FOR SALE
FRENCH RIFLE
DROPPED ONCE
FOR SALE
FRENCH RIFLE
DROPPED ONCE
- Sun Dec 21, 2008 3:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: So hows your weather?
- Replies: 85
- Views: 6888
Re: So hows your weather?
"We had the coldest night of the season last night. Got down to 13.1 F. No snow to speak of so far." Gosh I love this forum. Not ....it's below freezing, it's 13.1 F . Not ......it's pretty darn cold , it's 13.1 F . Not .....it's about 10 to 15 degrees, it's 13 POINT 1 degrees F . 13 POIN...
- Tue Dec 16, 2008 11:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: She is now an Official Levergunner!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2256
Re: She is now an Official Levergunner!
Waaaaay cool !!
- Mon Dec 15, 2008 1:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Help With 40-65 Winchester
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2903
Re: Help With 40-65 Winchester
"You wouldn't be kidding about that, would you?"
Nope .
Nope .
- Sun Dec 14, 2008 10:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Help With 40-65 Winchester
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2903
Re: Help With 40-65 Winchester
"I'm now going to show what all I DON'T know about Marlins but is it not odd that a Marlin is chambered in 40-65 Winchester. Is this common? I thought Marlin had their own version of the basically the same cartridge, the 40-60 Marlin." It was common for rifle makers to chamber for most an...
- Sun Dec 14, 2008 9:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Help With 40-65 Winchester
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2903
Re: Help With 40-65 Winchester
Sixgun has it right. The case just in FRONT of the rim (not the rim itself) needs to be sized down to solve the problem. The Lyman shellholder has a thinner lip allowing the case (if resizing 45-70 brass) to further enter the FL resizing die and size down this area. Sixgun's shellholder must be just...
- Sun Dec 07, 2008 12:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT---Hose Nozzle Of The Year
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1926
Re: OT---Hose Nozzle Of The Year
Man O Man I sure hope you used LEAD-Free solder.
- Sat Dec 06, 2008 12:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: T/C Contender Carbine Mule Deer Buck
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1590
Re: T/C Contender Carbine Mule Deer Buck
Nice buck !!
"called a 308 Bellm which are 444 Marlin brass necked down with 308 Win dies"
Sounds alot like my (a) 309 JDJ.
"called a 308 Bellm which are 444 Marlin brass necked down with 308 Win dies"
Sounds alot like my (a) 309 JDJ.
- Sun Nov 30, 2008 6:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shipping a firarm to California ??
- Replies: 6
- Views: 523
Shipping a firarm to California ??
I sold a firearm via Gunbroker to a gentleman in California. My local sporting goods store (Scheels) agreed to box it up and ship it to the FFL in California who would recieve it for him (the buyer). Doublechecking the procedure today Scheels NOW tells me they have to ship to their store in Reno who...
- Thu Nov 27, 2008 5:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Advice for Handloading Beginner
- Replies: 33
- Views: 3229
Re: Advice for Handloading Beginner
All previous is good advice.
I would only add , each step learn the "why" of what you are doing.
I would only add , each step learn the "why" of what you are doing.
- Mon Nov 24, 2008 1:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POLL - Should Posters in Classifieds Have Min # of Posts?
- Replies: 62
- Views: 6807
Re: POLL - Should Posters in Classifieds Have Min # of Posts?
I like the idea of buyer beware. If I was to buy I would check out the persons history on the forum for myself. I like the idea of smaller government. I don't need government (that would be you Hobie in this case :D :D ) protecting me. Thanks for the thought though. PS: I didn't vote because I didn'...
- Sat Nov 22, 2008 2:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Way, way OT---40mm case picked up at steel yard
- Replies: 7
- Views: 766
- Fri Nov 21, 2008 9:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Karma?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1622
Re: Karma?
My Pastor is fond of saying " You get to give to get to give to get to give. If you end on a get ...you don't get anymore". Not to put too fine a point on it: If you give to get .....just to get ....you don't get. If you just give to get ---- it's just a business transaction. God is not i...
- Thu Nov 20, 2008 10:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO...NOW THATS LEVER ACTION!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2032
Re: CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO...NOW THATS LEVER ACTION!
Saw it again in this video at 1:48 .
What is with all the rolling around on the ground.
You see it in almost every gunfight on TV.
That and holding a pistol on it's side.
Drives me nuts.
What is with all the rolling around on the ground.
You see it in almost every gunfight on TV.
That and holding a pistol on it's side.
Drives me nuts.
- Thu Nov 20, 2008 10:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Karma?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1622
Re: Karma?
I don't believe in Karma.
I do believe in what goes around comes around. Call that whatever you want.
My Pastor is fond of saying " You get to give to get to give to get to give.
If you end on a get ...you don't get anymore".
I do believe in what goes around comes around. Call that whatever you want.
My Pastor is fond of saying " You get to give to get to give to get to give.
If you end on a get ...you don't get anymore".
- Thu Nov 20, 2008 10:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Processing Deer Survey
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3914
Re: Processing Deer Survey
Use to do my own on the kitchen table. Now the local processer charges $35 and then I donate the meat to the local Food Bank. The process fee comes off my taxes as charity. Everybody is happy. The family doesn't eat Deer. Moose we eat. Elk ........I don't know, haven't got one yet. Antelope....nasty...
- Mon Nov 17, 2008 12:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Update-- WWII photobook---UncleBuck was drawn
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2527
Re: Giveaway-- WWII photobook
Please put my name in the hat.
Thanks
Thanks
- Fri Nov 14, 2008 9:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: O/T:How to Remove Cosmoline?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2151
Re: O/T:How to Remove Cosmoline?
I think you meant to say Denatured Alcohol or maybe just Mineral Spirits. I don't believe one would need to denature mineral spirits. Could be wrong. de·na·ture (d-nchr) tr.v. de·na·tured, de·na·tur·ing, de·na·tures 1. To change the nature or natural qualities of. 2. To render unfit to eat or drink ...
- Thu Nov 13, 2008 9:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: We need more sizes of sabots.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 798
Re: We need more sizes of sabots.
You can make your own Sabots any size.
Been doing it for years.
It's called Paper Patching.
There was an article in Gun & Ammo a few years back describing how.
The bigger the difference between the bore size and the bullet you want to use the
more difficult it becomes.
Been doing it for years.
It's called Paper Patching.
There was an article in Gun & Ammo a few years back describing how.
The bigger the difference between the bore size and the bullet you want to use the
more difficult it becomes.
- Sat Nov 08, 2008 11:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Buying a long gun in person in another state
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2693
Re: Buying a long gun in person in another state
Bullard wrote: "I read it twice and still wonder. Can a private citizen (non FFL) cross a state line, purchase a firearm from another private citizen (non FFL) and return to his home state." I was asking a simple question here. I (in Montana) make a deal with another member of the board to...
- Fri Nov 07, 2008 5:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Buying a long gun in person in another state
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2693
Re: Buying a long gun in person in another state
I read it twice and still wonder.
Can a private citizen (non FFL) cross a state line, purchase a firearm from another private citizen (non FFL) and return to his home state.
Can a private citizen (non FFL) cross a state line, purchase a firearm from another private citizen (non FFL) and return to his home state.
- Sun Nov 02, 2008 2:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Elmer Keith "Big Fifty" Article in PDF
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2026
Re: Elmer Keith "Big Fifty" Article in PDF
I thought we decided this wasn't "legal?"
- Thu Oct 30, 2008 1:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Somewhat OT - 357 Lead bullets
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2067
Re: Somewhat OT - 357 Lead bullets
While every firearm is a law unto itself the rule of thumb I've always used is 1100 feet per second velocity and above requires a hard cast bullet or gas check. The Speer manual advises your bullet for 1000 fps or less. It won't hurt to try though, at the worst you will have some lead in the barrel ...
- Wed Oct 29, 2008 9:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What year is my Trapper ??
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1634
Re: What year is my Trapper ??
"I am not happy with the receiver sight as my eyesight does not allow me to see the front sight
clearly."
I didn't say that clearly enough.
The short sight radius (20 inches or so) makes the FRONT sight fuzzy.
clearly."
I didn't say that clearly enough.
The short sight radius (20 inches or so) makes the FRONT sight fuzzy.
- Wed Oct 29, 2008 9:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 23rd Psalm
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3428
Re: 23rd Psalm
Romans chapter 13 verse 1 :
Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that
which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.
Kinda says it all.
Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that
which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.
Kinda says it all.
- Sat Oct 25, 2008 11:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What year is my Trapper ??
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1634
Re: What year is my Trapper ??
I think maybe I'm learnin this picture stuff. I'm not sure if this should be a separate post ....but here goes. I added the sling,cartridge cuff and the Limbsaver recoil pad. I am not happy with the receiver sight as my eyesight does not allow me to see the front sight clearly. http://i168.photobuck...
- Sat Oct 25, 2008 10:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What year is my Trapper ??
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1634
Re: What year is my Trapper ??
Thanks all. The correct serial number is 56492XX. 1990 or 1991 ...we will go with that. It does NOT have a crossbolt safety. Taking a chance (before I got your replies) I went with Weaver mounts #94 and 95. Everything went together well. Throwing it to my shoulder I mount slightly below the scope (r...
- Sat Oct 25, 2008 3:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What year is my Trapper ??
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1634
Re: What year is my Trapper ??
I can't find a copyright date anywhere on the manual Hobie.
However on the back bottom left corner it says Form No. ML-AE-90-10
However on the back bottom left corner it says Form No. ML-AE-90-10
- Sat Oct 25, 2008 3:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: "The Bullet in Your Backstrap"
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1545
Re: OT: "The Bullet in Your Backstrap"
If we learn that this is a genuine health concern .... yes, lets run it down.
But I suspect it is just another thing to beat us over the head with.
But I suspect it is just another thing to beat us over the head with.
- Sat Oct 25, 2008 3:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What year is my Trapper ??
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1634
What year is my Trapper ??
I am trying to run down some scope bases. Some charts mention 94AE BIG BORE ?? , 94 Angle-Eject (except earliest models). I think the Big-bores were 307 and 356 cal weren't they ? Is mine one of the "earliest models" ?? The 16" barrel marking says "Winchester MODEL94AE CAL. 44 RE...
- Sat Oct 18, 2008 11:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Suburban Backyard shooting
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2880
Re: Suburban Backyard shooting
What has not been mentioned directly here but is important is the sonic "crack" from loads that break the sound barrier. A good part of the sound of a gunshot is the sonic boom of the projectile's pressure wave. The crack of a bullet moving faster than the speed of sound ( about 1100 feet ...
- Fri Oct 17, 2008 4:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Digital Caliper question for you machinists
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1746
Re: Digital Caliper question for you machinists
I like tools that can't "break" like my vernier caliper (Helios) made I believe in the 1940s.
I do have a cell phone but it is so old it has a rotary dial.
I do have a cell phone but it is so old it has a rotary dial.
- Wed Oct 15, 2008 10:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need help installing Recoil pad
- Replies: 2
- Views: 357
Need help installing Recoil pad
I have a new recoil pad (Limbsaver 10003) for my Win94 44 mag Trapper. This pad is "Precision-Fit" to just screw on. The previous owner shortened the stock so this no longer fits. I need to take off a tiny amount all around for a "flush" fit. I have (borrowed) a table top belt sa...
- Sat Oct 11, 2008 9:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Don't shoot your chronograph
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3449
Re: Don't shoot your chronograph
Who helped you carry the desk to the range ??I have shot a couple of them and a car and a desk.
- Sat Oct 04, 2008 1:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: .45 Autos
- Replies: 47
- Views: 5176
Re: OT: .45 Autos
An easier question to answer would be what are the 1911s to stay away from. The answer is ................. I can't think of any. For example I have a Auto-Ordnance Corp 1911 that it seems everyone hates , but mine has been a cherry. In almost 40 years of shooting 1911s most problems can be traced t...
- Wed Oct 01, 2008 6:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POLITICS - Council: Don't Lock Your Sheds Against Thieves
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1234
Re: POLITICS - Council: Don't Lock Your Sheds Against Thieves
Someone plain-English this for me please, what is an allotment?
- Mon Sep 29, 2008 4:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Is it Legal ??
- Replies: 3
- Views: 843
Is it Legal ??
Is there copyright issues if one posts pdf files of magazine articles. I have some back issues of Handloader and Ken Waters articles that might be of interest to members. For example I have Ken Water's "Pet Loads" for the 218 Bee, 25-20, 25 Rem, etc. Having none of these calibures this inf...