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by rat patrol
Tue Mar 11, 2014 3:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning 1886 Tang Sight (advice needed)
Replies: 10
Views: 2043

Re: Browning 1886 Tang Sight (advice needed)

I installed the Marbles improved tang for a similar issue.
by rat patrol
Thu Feb 27, 2014 6:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Speaking of 45-70 Brass...
Replies: 7
Views: 1277

Re: Speaking of 45-70 Brass...

I have about 100rounds of Hornady brass that need a home.
by rat patrol
Thu Feb 27, 2014 6:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Plains history
Replies: 6
Views: 837

Plains history

There were a small group of folks asking about plains history and archaeology....well, here are a few titles for bedtime reading:

darn ipad inverted them...guess thats why I say iPads stink!
by rat patrol
Fri Feb 07, 2014 7:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody have stories/info on Plains Indians?
Replies: 31
Views: 4513

Re: Anybody have stories/info on Plains Indians?

To keep it simple, I'll post a photo of those selections I highly suggest.

What period/era are folks interested?
by rat patrol
Tue Feb 04, 2014 9:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody have stories/info on Plains Indians?
Replies: 31
Views: 4513

Re: Anybody have stories/info on Plains Indians?

Email me directly. I'm going to jump on a grenade here....I'm an upper great plains archaeologist.
by rat patrol
Sun Apr 14, 2013 9:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Miroku 86
Replies: 6
Views: 1052

Re: Miroku 86

blackhawk44 wrote:The only 26" that I am aware of was the Browning and it was an octagon. Since one lives in my house, I can say its heavy but balances well and loves 400 and 500gr loads.
One lives here too and really likes LeverRevolution 325 grn.
by rat patrol
Fri Apr 12, 2013 9:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Turnbull 1886 50-110
Replies: 11
Views: 2663

Re: Turnbull 1886 50-110

Gorgeous!
by rat patrol
Thu Nov 15, 2012 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Funny story from Worland, WY. A bull in the basement
Replies: 6
Views: 819

Re: Funny story from Worland, WY. A bull in the basement

Thers a video up on youtube for a few more laughs
by rat patrol
Wed Nov 14, 2012 8:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Aussies have landed
Replies: 16
Views: 1667

Re: The Aussies have landed

Drop a bell if you get out towards Casper, Wy
by rat patrol
Wed Nov 14, 2012 8:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Here, Hello Everyone!
Replies: 33
Views: 2852

Re: New Here, Hello Everyone!

Welcome, from the wildasre west
by rat patrol
Tue Nov 13, 2012 7:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 32-20. anyone?
Replies: 7
Views: 918

Re: 32-20. anyone?

Thanks guys.

Sixgun, the box is MIA. they are completely loose rounds otherwise I would not consider letting go of them.
by rat patrol
Tue Nov 13, 2012 7:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bereft of a firearm heritage
Replies: 19
Views: 1773

Re: Bereft of a firearm heritage

There are many training centers out your way or get involved in the NRA or a CMP program.
by rat patrol
Mon Nov 12, 2012 8:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 32-20. anyone?
Replies: 7
Views: 918

Re: 32-20. anyone?

If I recall correctly, theres about 10 loose rounds.

Don, Any ideas on the next show around these parts?
by rat patrol
Mon Nov 12, 2012 8:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2 years wait, 50-2 1/2 Shiloh Sharps
Replies: 23
Views: 2876

Re: 2 years wait, 50-2 1/2 Shiloh Sharps

What a work of art!
by rat patrol
Mon Nov 12, 2012 6:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 32-20. anyone?
Replies: 7
Views: 918

32-20. anyone?

Got a call from dear ol' Mom....clear out the bullets I found in the metal fishing box. I told her I knew Dad hide them and was glad she found them but she still wants them gone. They are old rounds, duh, that are for the family '73 Winchester but she still wants them gone. Sould I just keep them in...
by rat patrol
Mon Nov 12, 2012 6:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Funny story from Worland, WY. A bull in the basement
Replies: 6
Views: 819

Re: Funny story from Worland, WY. A bull in the basement

Holy pelosi! I need to call Mishke and get the details....know him personally.
by rat patrol
Sat Nov 10, 2012 5:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Veterans day young and old.
Replies: 21
Views: 1885

Re: Veterans day young and old.

Thanks to my bros and sises!
by rat patrol
Sat Nov 03, 2012 11:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Howdy all !
Replies: 24
Views: 1571

Re: Howdy all !

Welcome Hayseed.

You still moving out this way?
by rat patrol
Sat Nov 03, 2012 10:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Refinishing a stock?
Replies: 28
Views: 3891

Re: Refinishing a stock?

The last set I refinished was from an SLR (L1A1). It took lots of elbow grease, and iron, upto 500 grit paper, and above all patience.

I also removed numerious dents as well as fixing cracks....I'll post pics if folks want to see an military rifle.
by rat patrol
Fri Nov 02, 2012 5:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 and a 28" barrel?
Replies: 11
Views: 1180

Re: 45-70 and a 28" barrel?

Thanks bro.

I definately need more range time with the Browning 1886(1986). This coming week will be the real test though :D
by rat patrol
Fri Nov 02, 2012 2:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kilts for Killin...
Replies: 51
Views: 6761

Re: Kilts for Killin...

I'll opt for a clan kilt over tacticool....kinda like an AR stock on a lever gun- WRONg :shock:
by rat patrol
Fri Nov 02, 2012 1:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 and a 28" barrel?
Replies: 11
Views: 1180

Re: 45-70 and a 28" barrel?

Old Savage wrote:Have data on that length to in the same tests - what would you like to know? Load level?
Just the basics, like load level w/ 325 grn and bullet drop. Thanks.
by rat patrol
Fri Nov 02, 2012 10:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 and a 28" barrel?
Replies: 11
Views: 1180

Re: 45-70 and a 28" barrel?

My bad, rifle is a 26" barrel....I keep thinking its a 28. I asked because I'm taking it elk hunting at around 6500-7000 ft and the internet ballistic charts show a wide variation in bullet drop with the same weight and BCE; either I'm teading them wrong or alltitude really effects things and I...
by rat patrol
Thu Nov 01, 2012 7:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 and a 28" barrel?
Replies: 11
Views: 1180

45-70 and a 28" barrel?

Has anyone tested the ballistics of a 45-70 out of a 28" barrel? I'm befuddled why manufactureres use 24" barrels other than its the standard lengh
by rat patrol
Sat Oct 27, 2012 6:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fairy Tales in Wyoming...
Replies: 13
Views: 1388

Re: Fairy Tales in Wyoming...

Now we just need the cartoon of the city Dude shooting the horse and screaming it's "My ELK!" at the cowboy. "Ok, Ok, lady, it's your elk, just let me get my saddle off him first". :lol: Wasn't that on Leaning Tree cards? I recall seeing them both in Newcastle or was it Lander....
by rat patrol
Sat Oct 27, 2012 12:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Exciting times in Old Wyoming!!
Replies: 23
Views: 2636

Re: Exciting times in Old Wyoming!!

Hobie wrote:Looks like a whole lot of nothing north of Rawlins. What exactly is in Rawlins anyway? Seems a fair size town.
Nothing really between Rawlins and Casper other than wide open country and Muddy Gap as well as Independance Rock.
by rat patrol
Sat Oct 27, 2012 12:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fairy Tales in Wyoming...
Replies: 13
Views: 1388

Re: Fairy Tales in Wyoming...

Now we just need the cartoon of the city Dude shooting the horse and screaming it's "My ELK!" at the cowboy.
by rat patrol
Mon Oct 01, 2012 6:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Knowledgeable sales staff
Replies: 19
Views: 1502

Re: Knowledgeable sales staff

I work at Cabelas in Lacey all of 4 hrs.....nuff said.
by rat patrol
Mon Oct 01, 2012 5:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old photo of 1873 Winchester short rifle?
Replies: 18
Views: 3221

Re: Old photo of 1873 Winchester short rifle?

If I recall correctly mine has the barrel band and the barrel is about 16" measured with a tape from the receiver forward.

Its a second run 73 in 32.20 too.
by rat patrol
Sun Sep 30, 2012 9:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Spent Some Time In The Company Of Soldiers
Replies: 12
Views: 925

Re: I Spent Some Time In The Company Of Soldiers

piller wrote:Those who willlingly go to war for their country and fellow man deserve to Rest In Peace.
Amen
by rat patrol
Sun Sep 30, 2012 9:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old photo of 1873 Winchester short rifle?
Replies: 18
Views: 3221

Re: Old photo of 1873 Winchester short rifle?

Enlighten me about the short rifle.

I have my great grand fathers. Family lore says it was cut down but the barrel shows no signs of cutting and the Letter from the Winchester museum doesn't discuss barrel leangh.
by rat patrol
Sun Sep 30, 2012 9:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old West Auction
Replies: 4
Views: 688

Re: Old West Auction

A GS in NC had one for $1500, made around 1890. They were way out of line....barrel was so rusted instide you could barely see light. The exterior was about 40% finish.

I would not bid without seeing it in person.
by rat patrol
Sat Jul 21, 2012 4:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OK You DIY'ers! Top THIS!
Replies: 7
Views: 1182

Re: OK You DIY'ers! Top THIS!

I want! Send me a couple of those full of Havanas and I'll send you the empty boxes back so you can do it. I'll even pay to ship the empty boxes back to you... :wink: It's not the lack of empty boxes that impedes my having nifty storage like that! :lol: :lol: Well, let me know of you can spare a co...
by rat patrol
Fri Jul 20, 2012 7:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best semi-auto shotgun
Replies: 27
Views: 3585

Re: Best semi-auto shotgun

11-87 near the bed along with an 870....so what IF I can't decide :lol:
by rat patrol
Fri Jul 20, 2012 7:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nephew shot in Aurora
Replies: 41
Views: 4729

Re: Nephew shot in Aurora

Gods Speed on the recovery
by rat patrol
Fri Jul 20, 2012 7:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin CB. heads up!
Replies: 0
Views: 1100

Marlin CB. heads up!

Anyone in Montana or interested in a Marlin CB should contact Shedhorn Sports....seems a decent price based on their website.

Just passing this along.... :P
by rat patrol
Thu Jul 19, 2012 8:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Y2K makes "Life" (Boy Scout)!!!
Replies: 36
Views: 2248

Re: Y2K makes "Life" (Boy Scout)!!!

I'll take the upper right corner of his Toten Chit and give him a BIG congrats!!!
by rat patrol
Thu Jul 05, 2012 9:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FINALLY! Rain in Arizona!
Replies: 6
Views: 823

Re: FINALLY! Rain in Arizona!

glad there was enough to send up here too :D
by rat patrol
Tue Jul 03, 2012 8:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: speaking of knives
Replies: 18
Views: 2565

Re: speaking of knives

When we find obsidian artifacts on sites they are still often sharp even after a 1000+ years.
by rat patrol
Tue Jul 03, 2012 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Humor: Mainers have the lowest stress rates...
Replies: 7
Views: 1228

Re: Humor: Mainers have the lowest stress rates...

I think I'll put that in the break room :lol: :lol: :lol:
by rat patrol
Tue Jul 03, 2012 1:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm proud to be old fashioned, but.........
Replies: 11
Views: 1264

Re: I'm proud to be old fashioned, but.........

I can remeber many times growing up in the NW where Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner was cooked on the wood stove becuase the power has been out for a week. To add insult to injury, my mother still lives out too far for Cable TV or Netflix.
by rat patrol
Tue Jul 03, 2012 1:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Too refinish or not refinish ?
Replies: 30
Views: 2670

Re: Too refinish or not refinish ?

Pitchy, Thanks for posting the photos. I may just haveto follow suit :D
by rat patrol
Mon Jul 02, 2012 6:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Too refinish or not refinish ?
Replies: 30
Views: 2670

Re: Too refinish or not refinish ?

If you don't mind would post pics of the steel wooled 86?

I too am considering a refinish on my new made 86. Its no longer and investment in terms of a safe queen, its an investment in life.

yes, I know I need to post pics but its tough to do with an iPad. :lol:
by rat patrol
Fri Jun 29, 2012 9:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Replica 44-40 Henry range report in color
Replies: 7
Views: 850

Re: Replica 44-40 Henry range report in color

Waht brand of replica Henry are you using?
by rat patrol
Thu Jun 28, 2012 8:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hate to kill just to kill, but...
Replies: 24
Views: 2610

Re: Hate to kill just to kill, but...

Looks like makings for some fine spaghetti and sauce.
by rat patrol
Thu Jun 28, 2012 7:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Burris scopes- good, bad?
Replies: 22
Views: 2346

Re: Burris scopes- good, bad?

Burris is a great scope. Had the 3x9x40 on a .338 win mag. I've also owned Swarovski and Schmidt & Bender. IMHO, I would buy a Swarovski before the others...S&B are unreal in clarity and very heavy where as Sworvski and Burris are close in weight for a comparible model but in my experience t...
by rat patrol
Thu Jun 28, 2012 12:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cartridge case ID? 56-56 Spencer rifle?
Replies: 6
Views: 1013

Re: Cartridge case ID? 56-56 Spencer rifle?

If you send me a photo with a scale next to the cartridge I'll try and ID it....have the books.
by rat patrol
Wed Jun 27, 2012 9:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What`s some of your best lever action books ?
Replies: 38
Views: 2872

Re: What`s some of your best lever action books ?

Whats a good source on the Browning 1886? The Winchester book appears to be a good choice, considering they bought the patent; thoughts?
by rat patrol
Wed Jun 27, 2012 6:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Celebrating the Fourth of July
Replies: 18
Views: 2612

Re: Celebrating the Fourth of July

Heading to Independance Rock...its too dry to have fun blowing stuff up around here.
by rat patrol
Wed Jun 27, 2012 4:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: checking in
Replies: 22
Views: 1655

Re: checking in

I appreciate it fellas. Glad to see I'm not the only one who watched a few good shows. :lol:

As for guns....well ya, I do to take a few photos.