For a rifle's it would be my CZ FS .22lr. Continues to amaze.
Pre-64 Winchester 30.06 Featherweight.
Handgun, my Leas Baer 1911 .45acp. 8000+ rounds with one failure to feed.( i missed crimping the round). Just like Mikey, eats anything.
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- Mon Jun 04, 2012 8:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Your smoothest, most reliable gun
- Replies: 74
- Views: 8729
- Sat May 26, 2012 12:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Unable to answer mail in classifides
- Replies: 2
- Views: 603
Unable to answer mail in classifides
I have a rifle for sale in the classified's and rec'd an E-mail via a Billy Dixon. Any reply sent by me, to: webservant@levergunscommunity.org is being bounced back. The inquiry was sent by member Steve.
So if you see this Steve..................................
So if you see this Steve..................................
- Tue Apr 17, 2012 2:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday jens5.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 663
Re: Happy Birthday jens5.
Thanks for the B-day wishes. As a gift to myself, I got a new Ruger 10/22 take-down and my wife got me a rim-fire scope.
- Tue Apr 03, 2012 1:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What's the best movie for Old West gun viewing?
- Replies: 59
- Views: 6340
Re: What's the best movie for Old West gun viewing?
airedaleman wrote:"Ride the High Country " with Joel McCrae and Randolph Scott. Model 8 Remington, Model 1895 Winchester, and a young Mariette Hartley.
Good one
- Mon Mar 12, 2012 10:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1886 Browning range report
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2909
Re: 1886 Browning range report
[ That's funny that the factory Leverevolution load shoots to the left?!? Just shows how each little change the exterior ballistics of a load. You never notice that recoil when you're pointing the barrel at a muley :D How would you like to shoot that load in a SRC or extra light? My quest for just s...
- Mon Mar 12, 2012 10:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Any Banjo players
- Replies: 91
- Views: 8514
Re: Any Banjo players
1 What kind of music do you want to play? Old Time music uses a banjo without that resonance shell and is played by claw hammer/frailing. 2 Blue Grass uses a banjo with the resonance shell and a bell metal tone ring inside and is play with Earl Skruggs three finger picking style. Which is the easie...
- Sun Mar 04, 2012 12:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester- Browning 1886 45-70 Rifle
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4273
Re: Winchester- Browning 1886 45-70 Rifle
I just sold one in very good shape for $1100.vancelw wrote:Cruise wrote:There is one FS over on Gun Broker with a "buy now" of $2200. I have not been keeping track lately but is this a realistic price? It has one bid.
I'm the guy that bought it from you. Love it.
- Sun Mar 04, 2012 12:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Super Blackhawk 3 screw
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1876
Re: Super Blackhawk 3 screw
Nice gun. Congrats on the find.
- Sun Mar 04, 2012 12:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How Powerful is a .44 special?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1876
Re: How Powerful is a .44 special?
In the early 80's while at the police range in Ft. Collins,CO. The local armored car company was testing a sample of the new "bullet-proof glass for it's vehicles. A sample was set up a 25 yards. Using a 255 gr, Keith hard cast hot load out of a S&W mod.24, I put a round clean through. To t...
- Sun Mar 04, 2012 12:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Any Banjo players
- Replies: 91
- Views: 8514
Re: Any Banjo
I teach and play Bluegrass Banjo for a living. To most of my students, I recommend a used, Deering "Goodtime" They can be had open back or resonated depending on which discipline. Highly advise against any oriental aluminum cheepy. They will generally discourage one from playing. You get w...
- Sun Feb 12, 2012 8:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lost my best friend today..
- Replies: 50
- Views: 5154
Re: Lost my best friend today..
Friend to Friend You're giving me a special gift, So sorrowfully endowed, And through these last few cherished days, Your courage makes me proud. But really, love is knowing When your best friend is in pain, And understanding earthly acts Will only be in vain. So looking deep into your eyes, Beyond,...
- Sat Feb 04, 2012 3:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1886 Browning range report
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2909
Re: 1886 Browning range report
I will say, the Hornady Kills at both ends!
You never notice that recoil when you're pointing the barrel at a muley How would you like to shoot that load in a SRC or extra light?
Shot that load before in a guide gun..............Didn't like it much.
You never notice that recoil when you're pointing the barrel at a muley How would you like to shoot that load in a SRC or extra light?
Shot that load before in a guide gun..............Didn't like it much.
- Sat Feb 04, 2012 10:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1886 Browning range report
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2909
1886 Browning range report
Took my, (new to me), Browning 1886 out to the 100 yard range on Friday. 59 degrees, light wind. 2 different factory loads. Winchester, 300 gr. Super X JFP and Hornady Lever evolution 325 gr. The gentlemen I bought the rifle from hunted with the hand-load equivalent of the Hornady,(325gr FTX @ 2050f...
- Tue Jan 24, 2012 5:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What Is That ONE Firearm.....??
- Replies: 50
- Views: 4330
Re: What Is That ONE Firearm.....??
My Fathers Browning Superposed O/U. Got out of the Marines in 46, bought the shotgun in 48. Also his pre-64 Mod. 70 featherweight.
- Fri Jan 20, 2012 5:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Better sights for Browning 1886 full Oct.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1382
Re: Better sights for Browning 1886 full Oct.
Thanks for the info. I really don't want to drill &tap.
- Fri Jan 20, 2012 10:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Better sights for Browning 1886 full Oct.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1382
Better sights for Browning 1886 full Oct.
As I'm new to this rifle, I'd like to hear some opinions on better sights for the 1886. I've done a search and am somewhat confused.
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
- Mon Jan 09, 2012 9:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Dad or grandpa's guns
- Replies: 63
- Views: 7650
Re: Dad or grandpa's guns
Favorite's I've inherited from my Father and Grandfather; My Chicago Police Grandfather's service revolver from the 20's & 30's. Nickel plated Colt .38 spl. Army. His retirement badge and the Chicago news-paper article from 1929 of the 2 wanted men he shot with the same revolver. Dad's. Winchest...
- Sun Jan 08, 2012 11:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another newbie
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2078
Another newbie
Forum newbie. I'm an older, experienced shooter and collector who's a little new to lever guns. Had a couple in the past but bitten by the 45/70 bug. Currently, the only lever rifle I own is a 1991 Marlin 1895 SS 45/70. Lusting for a Turnbull 1886 but am looking to settle for a Browning and Maybe a ...
- Sun Jan 08, 2012 11:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What guns have you let go? That you miss.
- Replies: 75
- Views: 8896
Re: What guns have you let go? That you miss.
Savage commemorative Model 99 /308 lever.
S&W stainless kit .22lr gun
G33/40 German "Alpine" Mauser 8mm
Baby Browning .25acp
S&W stainless kit .22lr gun
G33/40 German "Alpine" Mauser 8mm
Baby Browning .25acp