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by Leverluver
Thu Aug 24, 2023 8:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .410 Shockwave
Replies: 18
Views: 765

Re: .410 Shockwave

I've got a 12. It's controllable with trap load equivalent but not for much beyond that, at least for me. I like the 2" shells from warwolf. Velocity pretty much the same as serious social loads but just a lighter payload. For instance, 6 00buck instead of 9. The round ball load packs a thump a...
by Leverluver
Wed Jul 12, 2023 2:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 38 special and 44 special RNFP Home defense ammo out of carbines
Replies: 33
Views: 1010

Re: 38 special and 44 special RNFP Home defense ammo out of carbines

FTX makes a good 357-140 and a 200 or 225 for the 44 that would work well at the speeds you want BUT you will have to load them; no ammo available. Unaware of any FTX 44sp at all. The 38sp is only a 110 gr that would certainly be supersonic from 16". Plus it's a different FTX that isn't really ...
by Leverluver
Tue Jul 04, 2023 6:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A new .22 (Bearcat)
Replies: 50
Views: 1662

Re: A new .22 (Bearcat)

I like that little mini Schofield but WOW $680. :shock:
by Leverluver
Sat Apr 08, 2023 10:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bird's Head SAA's
Replies: 23
Views: 1021

Re: Bird's Head SAA's

Cimarron has that smaller action and birdshead grip chambered in 32-20/32H&R. Not 327 but not bad if you do like that smaller action.
by Leverluver
Sat Apr 08, 2023 1:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bird's Head SAA's
Replies: 23
Views: 1021

Re: Bird's Head SAA's

I've had a matched set (one in 44sp and one 45C) for near 30 years. They're some of my most favorite hand guns. Mine are 4 5/8 and checkered with a hump at top of grip. The only downside I can think of is all the recoil is taken at the point in the palm that contacts the rear point of the rounded gr...
by Leverluver
Sat Apr 08, 2023 10:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Seventy Three Years
Replies: 13
Views: 461

Re: Seventy Three Years

:lol: :lol: :lol:
I thought something was up. The pic didn't survive a full physics analysis. Your dad was a sneaky dude. :mrgreen:
by Leverluver
Thu Mar 30, 2023 3:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Poor hunting coming to Wyoming this year
Replies: 3
Views: 353

Re: Poor hunting coming to Wyoming this year

Hay will work for elk but will be of no help for deer and antelope. They'll eat it but can't digest it.
by Leverluver
Wed Mar 01, 2023 4:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I have .38 S&W's coming ... thanks everyone .. I appreciate the help.
Replies: 18
Views: 598

Re: Anyone have some .38 S&W's they can spare?

Jim I've enjoyed the resurrection of the popgun. I know I have at least one box of new casings in my stash, maybe two. They were for a project I dropped almost 40 years ago. Casings depend on how much hurry you're in. I go in for a shoulder replacement tomorrow so it could be two weeks or more befor...
by Leverluver
Tue Jan 31, 2023 4:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tang sight vs. quality ladder sight
Replies: 14
Views: 1007

Re: Tang sight vs. quality ladder sight

Glad I'm not the first but I agree with earlmck. I have most everything equipped with peep sights but now converting back. And for the same reasons as earlmck mentioned. The peeps just aren't working like the used to. My best ladder is a Red River Winchester long staff from Buffalo Arms. But don't b...
by Leverluver
Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Opinions on Chiappa 92 Winchester clones
Replies: 5
Views: 528

Re: Opinions on Chiappa 92 Winchester clones

I have a takedown Alaskan. Out of the box, the action was smooth, the trigger was light and crisp, and the metal work was flawless. The action literally needs nothing done to it. The takedown is like a bank vault door and you have to have it in a good light to even see the junction between the actio...
by Leverluver
Fri Jan 27, 2023 10:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: KIMBER MICRO 9
Replies: 17
Views: 666

Re: KIMBER MICRO 9

I have one and really like it. It has the laser grip on it which I'm glad for because like most short barrel pistols, the front sight is so close to the rear sight that it leaves little light on either side. I like sufficient light to keep the front sight centered. With a weight of less than a pound...
by Leverluver
Fri Jan 20, 2023 12:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt 1878 DA
Replies: 12
Views: 538

Re: Colt 1878 DA

Wow, considering the rest of the gun, the barrel looks to be in amazingly good shape.
by Leverluver
Thu Jan 19, 2023 8:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Apparently wonders do cease!!
Replies: 30
Views: 960

Re: Apparently wonders do cease!!

I was hoping he'd be convicted and the day before he had check in at the prison he flew out of the country to a carribean island with no extradition. He threatens to leave the country every other election cycle anyway so it works for everyone :mrgreen: I'd sure take his permanent absence from the co...
by Leverluver
Thu Nov 10, 2022 4:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lead Rifle Men
Replies: 29
Views: 1154

Re: Lead Rifle Men

I doubt it will ever fill to total perfection unless using one of the (perfect filling) alloys such as linotype.
by Leverluver
Sun Oct 30, 2022 5:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 62 and my first 30-30
Replies: 10
Views: 699

Re: 62 and my first 30-30

Brothers by another mother. My first (over 50 yrs ago) rifle was a 64. One of the post 64 64s. I think they only made them for two years. Had a lot of fun with it learning reloading from hunting loads to high speed varmint loads and also cast. Then my neighbor had a 1936 deluxe 71 for sale. The only...
by Leverluver
Wed Oct 26, 2022 3:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My first Sharps rifle
Replies: 47
Views: 2729

Re: My first Sharps rifle

Griff I need to get out more with my 40- 2 5/8. too. Smokeless, I've had luck with 4198 with 330GC but taking look at 5744 as well. We're you not satisfied with 5744? Also like to try BP paper patch but my cases (reformed 45-2.6) come out a little short for PP. Probably have to get a case stretcher ...
by Leverluver
Tue Sep 20, 2022 2:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1885 In 25-35
Replies: 35
Views: 2094

Re: Winchester 1885 In 25-35

Miroku (forgot whether Browning or faux Winchester) made a copy of that shorty single shot. Wish I had bought one when they were cheap. No real purpose but that never stopped me before.
by Leverluver
Fri Sep 02, 2022 6:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Did someone say "leverguns"?
Replies: 22
Views: 1296

Re: Did someone say "leverguns"?

I recall some utube vids of spear hunting but it was using a heavy spear and dropping straight down from a tree. Quite lethal actually. Several vids on wild boars and a few on bears. Don't think I would try to throw the thing as it was the weight that did the killing.
by Leverluver
Tue Jul 05, 2022 4:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pistol cartridge carbines and twist rate
Replies: 9
Views: 575

Re: Pistol cartridge carbines and twist rate

I have a Taylor's 92 Alaskan take down and it indeed a 20" twist. It will take heavier bullets. The issue (as stock anyway) is the OAL of cartridge. Most heavy pistol loads take advantage of longer cylinders than SAAMI OAL specs. A good gun mechanic may be able to lengthen things but there is a...
by Leverluver
Fri Apr 01, 2022 10:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interesting problem .38 and Freedom Arms
Replies: 31
Views: 2012

Re: Interesting problem .38 and Freedom Arms

Got the same issue (if you consider it one) with a 97 in 44spec. A +.00 -.0002" pin gauge will "barely" go through a chamber throat IF the chamber is spotless clean, which it obviously isn't after one shot. So it a .428 gun and that's it. Either that or, as you figured out, seat diffe...
by Leverluver
Tue Mar 29, 2022 11:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: House gun
Replies: 68
Views: 5468

Re: House gun

My 590 shorty is a little bear with full boat ammo. I like the War Wolf 1 7/8 mini. I know the popular stuff is the 1 3/4 mini but a lot of guns won't feed them without a mini block to shorten the action. I've had no issues with the 1 7/8 shells. Also IMO, a lot of the minis went way too wimpy (Agui...
by Leverluver
Mon Mar 28, 2022 5:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tightening up an 1892 takedown
Replies: 11
Views: 1307

Re: Tightening up an 1892 takedown

Guess I just lucked out that mine is tight and the slot lines up perfectly at the same time. I'll enjoy it that way as long as I can and deal with the inevitable looseness when it comes. I've only had five boxes of full house Magnum through it so barely broke in.
by Leverluver
Sun Mar 27, 2022 9:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tightening up an 1892 takedown
Replies: 11
Views: 1307

Re: Tightening up an 1892 takedown

Mine locks up tighter than a bank vault. And yes, on chiappa, the the latch arm has a lobe on it that fits in a lengthwise slot cut into bottom of barrel. Mine must be straight up and down dead nuts in allighnment for the latch to close and the lobe to go into the slot.
by Leverluver
Wed Mar 16, 2022 6:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 348 Brass
Replies: 5
Views: 671

Re: 348 Brass

WOW, glad I ordered a ridiculous supply 25 years ago. That's enough to make me sell the rifles.
by Leverluver
Mon Mar 07, 2022 2:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi Model 92 in 45 Colt — functionality?
Replies: 17
Views: 1382

Re: Rossi Model 92 in 45 Colt — functionality?

A friend gave me some Buffalo Bore (I think 335 GR). No it would not work through the action. Was it close enough to have done so...maybe. I did not want to modify the rifle to get it to work.
by Leverluver
Thu Jan 13, 2022 5:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: And another old S&W. Pre model 10 M&P
Replies: 7
Views: 921

Re: And another old S&W. Pre model 10 M&P

Do those things have a specific name other than just pre model 10? I have one that belonged to my uncle that got killed on Iwo. Anyway, when I look for parts and Smith's to work on it, might be nice to have specific name.
by Leverluver
Wed Dec 01, 2021 10:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Baldwin: " . . . I didn't pull the trigger."
Replies: 62
Views: 11009

Re: Baldwin: " . . . I didn't pull the trigger."

I didn't catch the interview but Banfield just had segment on it. What surprised me is that the gal that was hired to handle the guns is Thell Reeds daughter. If you don't have grey hair you probably don't remember who he is. Too bad they didn't hire Thell instead. And being Thells daughter, she sho...
by Leverluver
Sat Nov 20, 2021 4:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Decision To Open Carry In A Riot
Replies: 17
Views: 1943

Re: The Decision To Open Carry In A Riot

I agree with any carry also but sometimes you have to be smarter than the goons you find yourself in the midst of.
by Leverluver
Fri Nov 19, 2021 6:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign...."
Replies: 9
Views: 1108

Re: "Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign...."

Kudos, best laugh I had all day :mrgreen:
"Do this, don't do that, can't you read the sign"
by Leverluver
Wed Nov 03, 2021 4:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Swiss 1 1/2 at BACO
Replies: 10
Views: 1115

Re: Swiss 1 1/2 at BACO

I'm with you. Confused the heck out of me too but that's what they said. I tried an order on line and it wouldn't go so I called and that is what I was told. In fact the website still says they have it in stock.
by Leverluver
Wed Nov 03, 2021 3:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Swiss 1 1/2 at BACO
Replies: 10
Views: 1115

Re: Swiss 1 1/2 at BACO

I called and they said it was a glitch that sent out the notifications. They were working on their computer and it sent out false data. They don't have powder yet but should soon so get on their list.
by Leverluver
Wed Nov 03, 2021 10:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to Leverguns.com and I got some questions.
Replies: 10
Views: 1098

Re: New to Leverguns.com and I got some questions.

Griff has you on track for the calculations and I also agree with how useful they will be. A bunch of it is how high your sight is above the bore axis, the higher it is the further off any mathmatical prediction will be. Now for practical, I own that exact same rifle. I love the rifle but In that Ca...
by Leverluver
Sun Jun 06, 2021 12:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Original North West Mounted Police Winchester carbine
Replies: 47
Views: 6467

Re: Original North West Mounted Police Winchester carbine

In reference to the failures where the barrel screws into the action...I took my repo apart (not certain how original the specs are between the two) to send off for a color case job. While it was down I also intended to ream the 45-60 chamber out to 45-75. When I saw how little metal thickness there...
by Leverluver
Sun Jun 06, 2021 10:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Original North West Mounted Police Winchester carbine
Replies: 47
Views: 6467

Re: Original North West Mounted Police Winchester carbine

KirkD...our own Halley's comet...doesn't show up very often but when he does he shows up with a flash :mrgreen: You were missed dude so stick around for a while.
by Leverluver
Sun May 30, 2021 11:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Violin Lessons... (Keltic SUB-2000)
Replies: 17
Views: 1689

Re: Violin Lessons... (Keltic SUB-2000)

https://www.mcarbo.com/sub-2000-case.aspx

Scroll down. There are dozens of them. Some are specifically for the sub 2000. Some are repurposed. Some can be made/modified cheap (and not threatening in appearance) by yourself. Lots of options.
by Leverluver
Thu May 20, 2021 10:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blains Bullets in my .45-70 Double
Replies: 7
Views: 1391

Re: Blains Bullets in my .45-70 Double

Charles That dang double always makes me drool in envy. :mrgreen: I think I have some 45-350FPs left over from my presale "stash" if you are interested. They'd be great in the double or the 45-90. Those things need to be killing something and I'll never hunt again. My left arm is so full o...
by Leverluver
Tue May 11, 2021 9:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Replacing brass??
Replies: 11
Views: 1926

Re: Replacing brass??

With the price of copper running over $4.70 per pound, I wonder how far away we are from 3D printers making one time use cases. Those printers are really going cause the Pelosis of the world to lose sleep at night :twisted:. We can surmount many obstacles including even primers (slow but doable) but...
by Leverluver
Thu May 06, 2021 9:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 300 grain in 44 special
Replies: 51
Views: 8483

Re: 300 grain in 44 special

"At. 44 magnum pressures....A 300 grain doesn't leave much room for powder in a Special case." With the special having a slightly (only .005") longer SAAMI OAL, I do not see why the 44Sp should run out of powder space any sooner than the magnum assuming the same powder, pressures and ...
by Leverluver
Sat Jan 02, 2021 1:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good new for British motorcycles
Replies: 16
Views: 2840

Re: Good new for British motorcycles

God I sure hope they build them better than they were back in the day! Having owned a BSA 441 Victor, and had the pain of riding it for long hours, I sincerely hope they improve the suspension! I think my old 441 had maybe 2.5"-3" of travel, and any road that wasn't extremely smooth cause...
by Leverluver
Sat Nov 07, 2020 10:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How do they do it?
Replies: 22
Views: 3661

Re: How do they do it?

Now JN, that going to AZ every winter has just softened you up too much :mrgreen: Does get a tad gusty now and then but you live with it; and I also fly a very light plane here, but not when it gets real bad. When I was driving off to freshman year of college in Utah (don't ask) from Ohio, there was...
by Leverluver
Fri Nov 06, 2020 11:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any TrailCams that are actually RELIABLE...???
Replies: 8
Views: 1335

Re: Any TrailCams that are actually RELIABLE...???

Dang, at least now I know why they never found bigfoot :wink:
by Leverluver
Tue Oct 13, 2020 10:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Titegroup
Replies: 10
Views: 1252

Re: Titegroup

I use it in several of my loads, mostly 44 Rus and 44 Colt. When I set up my 550 I like to just leave the powder in the measure (very dry climate here) but Titegroup will heavily discolor the powder measure hopper. Guess it attacks the plastic some how. So figure on going back into the original cont...
by Leverluver
Fri Sep 25, 2020 10:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 41
Views: 3818

Re: Panic Buying

Gamekeeper

What is the sate of "reloading" over there, or is that even possible anymore?
by Leverluver
Sat Sep 19, 2020 11:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 8
Views: 1628

Re: Range Trip Was a Blast!

Wow, that sounds like a great club...cherish it. Back in the late 60s it was a short trip up 6 canyon and there was a pullout that everyone shot at, right up until some dimwit was shooting at a rock with tracer or incendiary and set the mountain backstop on fire. And we did do some shooting probably...
by Leverluver
Wed Sep 16, 2020 8:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 8
Views: 1628

Re: Range Trip Was a Blast!

Steve
Where is the range you go to? I have a friend in Lakewood that complains there is nowhere to go. When I still lived there I belonged to the Coors gun club; the old one north of Golden but not only the club but even the memory of it are long gone.
by Leverluver
Sat Sep 05, 2020 9:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 14
Views: 2018

Re: Weather Change Next Week Is Going To Be Even More Extreme!!

With all the trees still fully leaved, it sure is going to bust up a lot of trees. We'll be about 8 hours ahead of you Steve. Keep your fingers crossed that we both have any trees left.
by Leverluver
Tue Jul 28, 2020 12:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 12
Views: 1950

Re: Interesting Article on Fox Business This Morning

I lived in Jefferson county also, Golden specifically. Yes, there are still great places in Colo to get away from the nuts but the problem with the big cities is that they dominate politics. Denver (actually the front range from Colo springs north through Ft Collins) dominates Colo just as New York ...
by Leverluver
Tue Jul 28, 2020 9:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 12
Views: 1950

Re: Interesting Article on Fox Business This Morning

Just as Colo Steve left Cali 40 years ago, I left Colo 40 years ago, for the same reasons. For all practical purposes it is now a blue state. Texas (through no fault of the good folks that grew up there), is filling up with northeasterners that don't like big taxes and cold winters as well as Califo...
by Leverluver
Wed Jun 03, 2020 12:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Revolver I Picked Up 1851 RM Conversion
Replies: 25
Views: 2956

Re: New Revolver I Picked Up 1851 RM Conversion

those conversions are so much fun....I have one just like yours and it is amazingly accurate, will out shoot most of the rest of my 38s and 357s ! Good to know. I was hoping to get out and shoot it today but I am still working so I doubt it will happen today. I will just load up some more bullets f...
by Leverluver
Tue May 12, 2020 6:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 16
Views: 3211

Re: We Feel Blessed To Live Where We Do

I agree, progress is inevitable. But progress and population do not necessarily go hand in hand. In my lifetime, the population of the planet has TRIPLED; 2.5 billion to 7.5 billion. A virus isn't going to end humanity; it will come from the fact that there are those (usually in the most resource fr...