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by Bullard4075
Sun Apr 27, 2025 11:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Load data for .44 Special and Hornady 180-grain XTP
Replies: 15
Views: 3125

Re: Load data for .44 Special and Hornady 180-grain XTP

I wish Speer would bring back both the 44 and 357 half jacket SWC.
by Bullard4075
Fri Mar 21, 2025 11:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1895 Cowboy 45/70
Replies: 8
Views: 1372

Re: Marlin 1895 Cowboy 45/70

A 400 Speer at 1900 is definitely Moose medicine. Side to side penetration. Twice.
by Bullard4075
Fri Mar 21, 2025 11:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When was the last time you saw an unopened box like this?
Replies: 12
Views: 2198

Re: When was the last time you saw an unopened box like this?

I had such good luck with these in both 38 and 44 caliber. I don't know if they were made in 41 but I sure could use some now!
by Bullard4075
Tue Jan 14, 2025 11:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Getting old hurts.
Replies: 27
Views: 18571

Re: Getting old hurts.

Update: Thanks to everyone who responded. Today was much better lthough I'm not sure why. I have a doctor appointment on Friday where most likely I will ask for a "full panel" ( I think it's called) of blood work. Wife mentioned gout so last night I started taking Tart Cherry pills. Maybe ...
by Bullard4075
Sun Jan 12, 2025 11:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Getting old hurts.
Replies: 27
Views: 18571

Getting old hurts.

Turned 70 last December. The old body sorta woke up and said "Ok now this is what we are going to do". Didn't ask, just did it. Turns out it doesn't like mornings even after 8 hours of slumber with periods of clock watching. About 3:30am seems to have a certain fascination for it. Hitting ...
by Bullard4075
Fri Jan 10, 2025 3:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This is disturbing about USCCA…
Replies: 12
Views: 4602

Re: This is disturbing about USCCA…

I am a member. I might need another look.
by Bullard4075
Mon Dec 02, 2024 3:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Billings Gun Show
Replies: 17
Views: 3952

Re: Billings Gun Show

I went Saturday and enjoyed walking around.Scored some hard to find 6mm Rem for my son in law. Better than a kick in the head.
by Bullard4075
Tue Nov 26, 2024 12:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: H&R 999 Sportsman and Variations
Replies: 15
Views: 2981

Re: H&R 999 Sportsman and Variations

My very first pistol experience of any kind was a 999 Sportsman. The grip - old style,one piece felt -then and still- felt so natural. Very few grips even today feel so ...normal... strangely enough the P-35 High Power is another. I still have that 999.
by Bullard4075
Tue Nov 19, 2024 11:22 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 14375
Views: 2591037

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

"the woman AG who starred, along with her family in the movie, “Gorillas in the Mist” swore today she’s going to make life miserable for POTUS Trump." :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Bullard4075
Tue Nov 19, 2024 11:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Life of Elmer Keith
Replies: 15
Views: 2794

Re: The Life of Elmer Keith

Yes, Unrepentant Sinner is a top read. Really? I had always heard that Askins was an arrogant man who enjoyed killing other men, and that his book was hard to read because of this attitude. I'm not arguing with your statement, just curious, because I had always wanted to read the book but didn't wa...
by Bullard4075
Tue Nov 12, 2024 2:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Billings Gun Show
Replies: 17
Views: 3952

Re: Billings Gun Show

I plan to be there.
by Bullard4075
Thu Oct 10, 2024 12:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any love for the.30 Carbine?
Replies: 58
Views: 13633

Re: Any love for the.30 Carbine?

What is the reason the muzzle blast and sound is so loud (out of a pistol) compared to similar rounds. The 357 has a similar powder charge but it's blast is I would say half that of the 30 carbine . Or is it just me?
by Bullard4075
Tue Oct 08, 2024 11:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pistol grip Henry.
Replies: 6
Views: 1792

Pistol grip Henry.

Anyone know if Henry will ever bring out a pistol grip 22lr rifle. I have my Marlin 39 which I'm fond of but I need an excuse to buy a Henry. I can write or call Henry but am betting bottom dollar one of you gents will know.
by Bullard4075
Wed Oct 02, 2024 1:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Sound of Big Radial Engines
Replies: 23
Views: 5475

Re: The Sound of Big Radial Engines

I've been a big engine fan for years. I've got books on many including the R985,R1340,R2800,V1710,V1650,R4360. I wish someone would right a book on the R3350 especially the development of it.
by Bullard4075
Sun Sep 01, 2024 9:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: speaking of Sonday . . ,
Replies: 5
Views: 1391

Re: speaking of Sonday . . ,

Worth a look!
by Bullard4075
Sat Aug 31, 2024 9:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Single/Two Stage trigger on an AR?
Replies: 6
Views: 2468

Single/Two Stage trigger on an AR?

I finally bought an AR. A Ruger SR556 to be precise. Let's not get into why. OK, my son in law is a LEO and he shamed me into it. Happy. His duty AR (top of the line) is hefty, smooth and has more switches and attachments than a 57 Caddy. Back to my problem. I have never been interested in these toy...
by Bullard4075
Thu Jul 11, 2024 7:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where did all our petroleum come from…?
Replies: 11
Views: 4236

Re: Where did all our petroleum come from…?

I've never heard this question discussed. Does oil and coal have any other use than by man.
Does the earth use oil and coal for any purpose?
by Bullard4075
Mon Jun 17, 2024 5:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Linotype?
Replies: 15
Views: 2705

Re: Linotype?

"A fellow who posted over on "Castboolits" at one time tested a number of different batches of wheelweights and although there was some variation in composition they pretty close to 3% antimony, 0.5% tin " I'm curious how would such a test work? I'm not being a smart aleck, just ...
by Bullard4075
Mon Jun 10, 2024 11:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hunting GPS Chips
Replies: 0
Views: 3646

Hunting GPS Chips

Anyone with experience with these? Years past I have been buying a a Hunting GPS brand chip for Montana and Alaska to work in my Garmin 76csx. For various reasons it has been two years since I last bought one. I just recently found out that Garmin will not support the HuntingGPS brand. Apparently Ga...
by Bullard4075
Fri May 17, 2024 11:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Getting "Skins" back from South Africa
Replies: 5
Views: 1940

Re: Getting "Skins" back from South Africa

"Even if you are having taxidermy done in the US, you are still paying for dip and pack in Africa. Or if you choose to just take good photos and not do taxidermy, they charge you a VAT if you don’t export a part of the animal as a trophy. Bottom line they are getting you to pay something no mat...
by Bullard4075
Fri May 17, 2024 1:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Getting "Skins" back from South Africa
Replies: 5
Views: 1940

Re: Getting "Skins" back from South Africa

I hunt Alaska every year and have not had the first problem. On all my trips driving through Canada and back I have yet to have the first problem Customs or otherwise. British Customs was a breeze, South Africa Customs was a breeze. This skins thing not a major problem just series of minor headaches...
by Bullard4075
Wed May 15, 2024 11:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Getting "Skins" back from South Africa
Replies: 5
Views: 1940

Getting "Skins" back from South Africa

Went hunting in SA in Feb and I am in the process of getting my skins back to be processed here in Montana. I know there is a period of time for pickling,salting and boxing and whatever else they do for shipment. Paying with a credit card through Loco has been far from simple either. I am working wi...
by Bullard4075
Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: THE .44 SPECIAL IS ALIVE AND WELL! by JOHN TAFFIN
Replies: 36
Views: 48063

Re: THE .44 SPECIAL IS ALIVE AND WELL! by JOHN TAFFIN

A huge amount of good info. Thanks. Five Specials - so far- put me in the fan club.
by Bullard4075
Mon Apr 22, 2024 3:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bullard Rifle Fans
Replies: 3
Views: 1938

Bullard Rifle Fans

The May-June of Rifle Magazine has a good article on the Bullard rifle. The pictured rifle is a close representation of mine though mine has a pistol grip.The article is much more accurate than some I've seen with obviously some research done with Scott Jamiesons incredible book(s). The total number...
by Bullard4075
Fri Mar 01, 2024 1:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back From South Africa
Replies: 12
Views: 4505

Re: Back From South Africa

Every evening dinner was a different meat. Between my son and I we harvested Impala,Nyala,Bushbuck,Zebra and a couple others . Ostrich,Zebra,Impala among others were menu items on succeeding nights. I was surprised how much I enjoyed each and all as I am not generally fond of wild game. All were muc...
by Bullard4075
Thu Feb 29, 2024 12:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.
Replies: 79
Views: 20048

Re: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.

"The pistol is for when a shotgun runs dry and you need to check for a pulse. " :D :D :D :D Man I love this place.
by Bullard4075
Thu Feb 29, 2024 12:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back From South Africa
Replies: 12
Views: 4505

Back From South Africa

Like so many of you I finally made it on a hunting trip to South Africa. To be more accurate Limpopo in the north east of South Africa. The whole experience was fantastic - ok - maybe the long flight not so much. Billings-Seattle-London-Johannesburg makes for a long trip, with layovers, 39 hours. Du...
by Bullard4075
Sat Dec 09, 2023 8:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fedex or Ups ? UPDATE !!!
Replies: 10
Views: 2218

Re: Fedex or Ups ?

Well I used FedEx. Took my package without a hiccup. Guess we will see.
by Bullard4075
Thu Dec 07, 2023 3:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Medical Travel Insurance for Africa
Replies: 7
Views: 1783

Re: Medical Travel Insurance for Africa

Thanks everyone. :D
by Bullard4075
Thu Dec 07, 2023 2:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Medical Travel Insurance for Africa
Replies: 7
Views: 1783

Medical Travel Insurance for Africa

I'm going to South Africa come February on my first hunting trip there. North East SA , Limpopo to be precise. Airline tickets -Billings-Seattle-London-Johannesburg have been secured (by myself) and most everything else is in comfortable mind . The cell phone situation is still a bit murky but under...
by Bullard4075
Wed Dec 06, 2023 10:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fedex or Ups ? UPDATE !!!
Replies: 10
Views: 2218

Fedex or Ups ? UPDATE !!!

I'm sure this this been discussed (and cussed) before but I'm in a bit of a time crunch. I have to return my Ruger LCP II 22lr (discussed earlier on another thread https://www.levergunscommunity.org/viewtopic.php?t=88996) to Ruger. Tomorrow. Opinions on which (Fedex or UPS) is the preferred?? Thanks...
by Bullard4075
Sun Nov 19, 2023 11:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trouble with a Ruger.
Replies: 7
Views: 1781

Re: Trouble with a Ruger.

Wife and I took the gun in question (Ruger LCP II 22 LR) out shooting again. Tried various different ammo (all high speed) and had the same problems ,stovepipes, light strikes/misfires and one not seen before. A couple times the pistol would reload but then not fire as if the firing pin had not rese...
by Bullard4075
Fri Nov 17, 2023 10:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trouble with a Ruger.
Replies: 7
Views: 1781

Re: Trouble with a Ruger.

The problem is that we really like the gun. :D :D
by Bullard4075
Fri Nov 17, 2023 10:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trouble with a Ruger.
Replies: 7
Views: 1781

Trouble with a Ruger.

I bought my wife a Ruger LCP II "Lite Rack" in 22 LR. Right out of the box it would only fire 2 maybe 3 times out of 10. Single loading,repeated restrikes,different brands no change. Light strikes the norm. Cleaned,bought a spring kit designed to cure this problem all to no avail.There is ...
by Bullard4075
Sun Nov 12, 2023 12:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How deer hunting started
Replies: 3
Views: 904

Re: How deer hunting started

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Bullard4075
Sun Nov 12, 2023 12:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Binoculars
Replies: 30
Views: 28053

Re: Binoculars

Started using a chest harness probably 30 years ago and now it is almost as important as my Vortex 10x42 glasses. I now (last 10-12 years or so ) use a KUIU bino harness (https://www.kuiu.com/collections/bino-harness) for my yearly Alaska hunting trips. It is even better as it has extra pockets and ...
by Bullard4075
Fri Nov 10, 2023 1:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Washington's Dream - SNL skit
Replies: 6
Views: 2480

Re: Washington's Dream - SNL skit

+1
by Bullard4075
Sun Oct 15, 2023 11:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Misplaced Firearm
Replies: 20
Views: 2259

Re: Misplaced Firearm

Gosh you guys make me feel good.

Daughter: Dad what do you want me to do with this pistol I found in this coat ( Down parka) you lent me to go skiing ?

Last used the parka 2 years previously, had looked for the pistol and figgered I had sold it.
by Bullard4075
Mon Sep 18, 2023 8:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Took the 1851 Navy to the Range this morning ...
Replies: 21
Views: 1856

Re: Took the 1851 Navy to the Range this morning ...

Thanks. I have to look into loading 777 in cartridges (40-65 Win).
by Bullard4075
Sun Sep 17, 2023 1:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bullard Leveraction
Replies: 10
Views: 3365

Re: Bullard Leveraction

I believe at least one other on the forum has a Bullard rifle. A Canadian , G. Scott Jamieson, has authored two wonderful books on the Bullard rifle. These books are rich in the description,history,specifics and stunning pictures of the Bullard rifle story. I had the pleasure and good fortune to cor...
by Bullard4075
Sun Sep 10, 2023 6:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wet-forming a holster
Replies: 11
Views: 1390

Re: Wet-forming a holster

What about vacuum packing the wet leather?
by Bullard4075
Wed Sep 06, 2023 9:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 44 special with round balls
Replies: 31
Views: 3361

Re: 44 special with round balls

I tried this years ago. I'll try to did out my findings, It was with Red Dot if I remember.
by Bullard4075
Fri Jul 28, 2023 12:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Far Side
Replies: 5
Views: 879

Re: The Far Side

My favorite artist.
by Bullard4075
Wed Jul 19, 2023 1:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Joe Pickett
Replies: 14
Views: 3431

Re: Joe Pickett

Tend to agree with Blaine on this one. Too many common sense gaffs as a LEO.