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by Bronco
Fri Apr 25, 2008 8:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need Puppy Help
Replies: 37
Views: 4708

Howdy,
+1 for OI's insight.
Dogs understand a throat grab and shake way more that a swat. Your talkin their language now.
Hope it works out. Hard headed might be a sign of smarts and character .

John
by Bronco
Thu Apr 24, 2008 8:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: camo
Replies: 14
Views: 2358

Hey,
What's this about washing camos???? I spent good money to smear'em all up with Eu de Elk Urine! :D :D :D . From all the looks I get in the store I just know that they are wunderin where I get the parfum. :lol: :lol:

John
by Bronco
Tue Apr 15, 2008 3:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New JimT story over in the sixshooter community articles
Replies: 11
Views: 1858

Good story, well told.
Felt closer to the caracters than a store bought book. Probably because of the family atmosphere here.
Thank you Jim!!

John
by Bronco
Thu Apr 10, 2008 12:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: forgive me I have sinned again!
Replies: 13
Views: 1840

God grant me the strength to change the things I can and the peace to accept the things I cannot.

It was destiny :D :D :D

John
by Bronco
Tue Apr 08, 2008 5:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shooting with 2 Hands in the Old West
Replies: 22
Views: 3201

That's the way I did it back in the day by crackie! :D :D :D
John

Oh, maybe it's just that I feel that old sometimes
by Bronco
Mon Apr 07, 2008 2:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Humor-Passport Photos-Just Kidding?
Replies: 4
Views: 1041

Hey There,
I have been thinking about getting a new camera. Where can I get one of those :D :D :D
John
by Bronco
Tue Apr 01, 2008 10:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Highest velocity 45/70 loads
Replies: 8
Views: 1290

Howdy, For me part of the fun of reloading is to try things that are safe and unusual. Finding a safe load that the bullets only sticks in the plywood half way and can be pulled out with a set of pliers, stuff like that. If someone want to have fun loading up a small light bullet in a 45-70, I can't...
by Bronco
Thu Mar 27, 2008 3:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Do you ever get tired of fighting it all?
Replies: 27
Views: 4075

Howdy,
Nobody said life would be easy. Some things are plain just worth fighting for.
If you quit you will not have the right to complain about it later. Just my $.02 worth.
John
by Bronco
Wed Mar 26, 2008 10:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - CCW? Yes or no and why?
Replies: 76
Views: 10391

Howdy, I live in Kaliphornie :cry: :cry: , won't soon. The degree of difficulty to get a CCW is dependent on what county you live in, assuming your record reflects that your a good citizen. Some counties verbotten no matter what, other counties easy as pie. Don't know about other states but here it ...
by Bronco
Sun Mar 23, 2008 2:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Humor Redneck style
Replies: 4
Views: 1028

Humor Redneck style

"Hello, is this the Sheriff's Office?" "Yes. What can I do for you?" "I'm calling to report 'bout my neighbor Virgil Smith....He's hidin' marijuana inside his firewood! Don't quite know how he gets it inside them logs, but he's hidin' it there." "Thank you very muc...
by Bronco
Sun Mar 23, 2008 10:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody here converted an 1886 Browning to 50-110?
Replies: 9
Views: 1948

Howdy, Converted my Browning M71 to 50-110. Put a recoil pad on it, full mag tube, full octagonal barrel. I like it! Just wanted something different. Maximum cartridge length is 2.8". I can feed a 547gr bullet but the heavier the bullet is the less powder room I have. rjohns check the COAL on y...
by Bronco
Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Annealing bullets Paco's way frustration
Replies: 16
Views: 3718

Howdy, I have done it this way. It is not so much a color change as it is like the tips get real shiny like mercury. Again they loose the gray lead color and get real shiny. Hope that helps, the method works great for me. A lot easier that pouring soft noses and inserting them into the mold to pour ...
by Bronco
Fri Mar 14, 2008 5:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - The Lone Ranger rides again! (Free Podcasts)
Replies: 4
Views: 870

Howdy,
Check out these guys! 973 episodes of the Lone Ranger and a whoooole bunch more.
http://www.otr.net/

John
by Bronco
Mon Mar 10, 2008 1:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vault Muster Today
Replies: 6
Views: 1021

Gonna get a digital camera with my $400 tax refund. Pics will be a commin then.
John
by Bronco
Sun Mar 09, 2008 11:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vault Muster Today
Replies: 6
Views: 1021

Vault Muster Today

Howdy,
Well it is time to inspect and dress all flat and tubular steel, knives n guns, :D in the vault. I clean an oil when I put them away, but I don't get around to shootin some of'em for a bit of time. :? All inhabitants front and center for a good oilin an cleanin. 8)
John
by Bronco
Thu Mar 06, 2008 4:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT cuddly P dogs!
Replies: 18
Views: 2443

Howdy,
I now know how foolish I have been going out only with a puny .20 cal rifle hunting, what I thought was a non dangerous game, P dogs. Upon further consideration I feel that it might be wise to have Jengel along, or someone along with a dangerous game gun, in case they charge. :D :D
John
by Bronco
Thu Mar 06, 2008 1:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Rifleman
Replies: 27
Views: 3687

And there you are!!!! :D :D :D
John
by Bronco
Mon Mar 03, 2008 12:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Large loop levers
Replies: 43
Views: 10137

Howdy, I don't like the look of a large lever on a levergun. But my three fingers are almost squeezed in a 1886 SRC and a M 71(Brownings). :? Will eventually put a slightly larger loop on the 86 for cold weather applications. Don't like scopes on'em either but will put a scout scope on the 86 also, ...
by Bronco
Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - .204 Ruger; any insights? other recommendations?
Replies: 17
Views: 2677

Howdy,
I agree, it is hard to beat the 223 for the price of ammo and with the right bullet a decent 300yd gun on varmits.
John
by Bronco
Thu Feb 28, 2008 12:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - .204 Ruger; any insights? other recommendations?
Replies: 17
Views: 2677

Howdy, Actually if you check the ballistic charts you will find that at the velocity the .204 shoots a 40 grainer close to 4000fps, it bucks the wind better than a 55gr out a 223 and is on par with a 22-250 with a 55gr. Don't have one, worried about wearing out a barrel on squirrels. Got a 20 VarTar...
by Bronco
Mon Feb 25, 2008 11:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nice 50 Caliber Lever Gun
Replies: 4
Views: 951

Howdy,


I like'em big an fat myself(bullets that is). Here's my Browning M71 in Win 50-110. 10lb rifle and a hand full to shoot with full house loads. 350gr at 2200fps,510gr at 2100fps,547gr at 2000fps.
John
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by Bronco
Wed Feb 20, 2008 5:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Killer Fish Terrifies Britain
Replies: 26
Views: 4761

use the teeth for tooth picks :D :D
by Bronco
Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: I have a thing for axes.
Replies: 45
Views: 6279

Howdy,
Axes, knives, firearms, something about these things that my mind wraps around the functional art of it all. :D :D
John
by Bronco
Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Does anyone reload .44's ?
Replies: 19
Views: 3398

Howdy,
Yep, as has been stated! You will not save any money but you will get a lot more BANG for the buck :), cuz you shoot more .
John
by Bronco
Sun Feb 10, 2008 6:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Real Big Bore
Replies: 36
Views: 17227

Howdy,
I remember reading about that buff hunt. The PH stated that he has never seen a buff bleed out as quickly. After reading the NY Times through that hole I can see why :shock: :shock: :shock: .
John
by Bronco
Sat Feb 09, 2008 2:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Black Rifle Opinions/Questions
Replies: 23
Views: 4189

Longer than I care to admit I purchased the lower for an AR type. Could read the writing on the wall here in Kaliphorni.!!! Over the years I would buy a part that I wanted. It's heavy, but will put 5 inside a 1/2" black dot at 100yds. Thinking of what caliber is something I did not do back then...
by Bronco
Sat Feb 09, 2008 12:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun Stocks Inc. Any experience with them?
Replies: 2
Views: 668

Howdy,
Don't know them or any one that has. Know of one person that has dealt with http://www.gunstocks.com/ and has liked their products.
John
by Bronco
Sat Feb 09, 2008 11:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More Money
Replies: 14
Views: 2422

Howdy,
I been a member for years and give a little once a year. The rest goes into the trash.
John
by Bronco
Fri Feb 08, 2008 1:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just wondering.
Replies: 22
Views: 2976

Howdy, Trappin is hard for the people that think meat is raised in cellophane wraped styrophome. Wether you want the fur or the meat, it is a way to get to your goal. I do not trap, I know those that do or did. Buckel up here, harvesting game comes under many ways. Managed, none of it should be outl...
by Bronco
Thu Feb 07, 2008 1:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The best levergun poll.
Replies: 54
Views: 8867

Howdy, There are many that I really, really like. However my favorite ones are the ones that I own :D , not as many as I would like. Got me a couple of Brownchesters, M71 in 50-110Win. and a 1886 SRC, to be a 50-110 some day. My brother has my dads first deer gun, and the first that I used on deer, ...
by Bronco
Sun Feb 03, 2008 10:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - How About 2520mps (8268fps) Muzzle Velocity?
Replies: 17
Views: 2880

Howdy,
As I recall these test were to see what meteor hits would be like on a space craft. The intended target was not far from the muzzle.
John
by Bronco
Sun Feb 03, 2008 3:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A bullet travels how fast ?
Replies: 26
Views: 3826

Yep,
Only publicized enough to break know records. I heard tell........ fast MF.
John
by Bronco
Sun Feb 03, 2008 3:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - How About 2520mps (8268fps) Muzzle Velocity?
Replies: 17
Views: 2880

Howdy, I am not going to get into the details, mind don't understand all. NASA has done tests on impact hits of fast sh*t out there. Using about a pound of gud ol 4064 they send a slug down the tube pressurizing some gas that they use ,geting into heat from compression and release by transfer from d...
by Bronco
Sun Feb 03, 2008 2:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A bullet travels how fast ?
Replies: 26
Views: 3826

Howdy,
What blew my mind, easily done, is that if a SR-71 could fly at full speed close to the groung it could overtake and run into a 180gr. bullet out of a 30-06. :shock: Man oh man.
John
by Bronco
Sat Feb 02, 2008 6:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I think ive been ripped off
Replies: 23
Views: 3774

Howdy,
It is my understanding that there are computer guys that can find anything deleted in you computer, unless you wipe out your complete hard drive and write over it two or three times and even then. Don't know if it is worth it, but may there is a way to retrieve the information.
John
by Bronco
Wed Jan 30, 2008 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leather Lace on recoil pad
Replies: 11
Views: 5473

Just the ticket!! :D
Thanks
by Bronco
Wed Jan 30, 2008 5:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leather Lace on recoil pad
Replies: 11
Views: 5473

Leather Lace on recoil pad

Hey Guys,
Dug a little in the stickies and didn't see anything on a leather lace on recoil pad. Doesn't mean that it's not there :D . Anyway, can someone point me in the right direction. I thought that there was someone here that makes some nice ones for my 86 SRC.
Thanks in advance
John
by Bronco
Wed Jan 30, 2008 5:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scout scoped Rossi 92's are in.
Replies: 18
Views: 3830

With my aging eyes I have to compromise on the looks. I am thinking, shudder, of putting a scout scope on my Browning 1886 SRC :? . Just can't see the site well enough to do the shot justice :cry: .
John
by Bronco
Sun Jan 27, 2008 1:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Auction Alert, Browning 1886, with octagon barrel
Replies: 16
Views: 2618

darn purdy!
John
by Bronco
Sun Jan 27, 2008 1:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to lever guns.
Replies: 24
Views: 4104

Gentlemen,
I use that term judicially and with respect. I am taken in with the difference of opinions discussed here without going into a negative tone.
I know nothing of the material, but learned a whole bunch. It was great to read this, this debate added to what makes this site so great.
John
by Bronco
Sat Jan 26, 2008 11:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Coyote around the house. Need the infamous cat sneeze load.
Replies: 16
Views: 3803

Sounds like your in for fun reloading and experimenting with some 45/70's, for some aaaachewww loads
If I was sure of the back ground, I'd put a big piece of lead though the yote.
John
by Bronco
Fri Jan 25, 2008 10:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unscrewing a barrel?
Replies: 18
Views: 3876

Doesn't the head space have to be checked after the swap????
John
by Bronco
Thu Jan 24, 2008 7:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 to .410?
Replies: 5
Views: 1606

Question
Is it okay to fire a short 410 in a 1886(new), even loaded singularly, for up close snake loads? Getting a new Browning 1886 SRC soon, first 45/70, and this is just adding to the excitement. :D :D .
John
by Bronco
Thu Jan 24, 2008 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is this any good on .348 brass...???
Replies: 6
Views: 1131

Let that be your answer 8)
John
by Bronco
Thu Jan 24, 2008 2:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 21 below
Replies: 35
Views: 5910

Hey Guys, But it's a dry cold, right?? Born and raised in Kalifornie. Hated it for years, but the money was here. Retired now, last Nov. 30 and looking to get OUT of here. Got myself to thinking, convinced, it's a dry cold and it won't be that bad. Going to look at Baker City, Or. and since I am clo...
by Bronco
Sun Jan 20, 2008 11:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The 50 Alaskan is a real headache!
Replies: 41
Views: 6555

Squeeze the trigger, don't jerk, squeeze. I know the feeling, after a few of my M 71 50-110: I need a little alone time with a rimfire to get back to Squeeze.

John
by Bronco
Sat Jan 19, 2008 2:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Attn Ca shooters Barnes is expanding their line
Replies: 25
Views: 3975

I heard tell that the condor taste is somewhere between a spotted owl and a bald eagle 8)
by Bronco
Wed Jan 16, 2008 5:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yet another 45/70 question
Replies: 5
Views: 1300

Yet another 45/70 question

Howdy, I spent a lot of time developing my 50-110 loads. However with the Browning 1886 SRC am getting I would like to gather some knowledge from you all. I looked at Midway and the bullet weights run all over the place 300gr to 500gr cast GC. for the 45/70. Have any of you found that the heavier bu...
by Bronco
Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - About The Worst Movie I Ever Looked At
Replies: 15
Views: 2845

You guys are making me feel better. Watched the first and waded through it, after all it is a western. Had some business last night and tried to record the srcond episode, but something went wrong and it didn't get the show recorded. Feel better now!

John
by Bronco
Tue Jan 15, 2008 12:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chronographing the right way
Replies: 13
Views: 2598

Hey JM
There are a lot of ballistic programs free on the internet. In them they will have you imput the distance from muzzle that the crono is. They will give the MV.
John