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by Malamute
Mon Oct 20, 2025 1:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Long Range Pistol Work
Replies: 15
Views: 820

Re: Long Range Pistol Work

Good fun. I had read much Keith stuff when young and put it to use when I got to Az and had space to actually use it. 300 yards was the most I normally shot with pistol, in the Rockies I fell in with several longer distance shooters of carry guns, it was pretty common and accepted. One handed shooti...
by Malamute
Tue Oct 14, 2025 11:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A dog's perspective.....
Replies: 4
Views: 539

Re: A dog's perspective.....

Frontier dog story by Charlie Russell. Hang in til paragraph 8 or so, the main story,

https://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks07/0700941h.html#ch3-7
by Malamute
Tue Oct 14, 2025 11:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Purely a mental exercise
Replies: 7
Views: 579

Re: Purely a mental exercise

When Charlie Russell came to Montana in 1880 as a 16 yr old kid (he was called Kid Russel for some time), he ended up staying with an old frontiersman/trapper/prospector/meat hunter named Jake Hoover, who had a cabin in the mtns. Charlie wrote that once going down a trail they encountered a sow griz...
by Malamute
Mon Oct 13, 2025 4:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Discussion of CWD
Replies: 9
Views: 1888

Re: Discussion of CWD

It has affected my interest in hunting to a significant degree, CWD has been found all over the state.
by Malamute
Fri Oct 10, 2025 10:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 94 14 Inch Barrel Sights Question
Replies: 16
Views: 1336

Re: Winchester 94 14 Inch Barrel Sights Question

Well, that fills in some blanks on the map. Sight height. The early suppressors, some fitted by winchester, were offset so the body of the can was not interfering in the line of sight. I believe theres pictures about on the net of some suppressed 94s, one belonged to Theodore Roosevelt, so he could ...
by Malamute
Fri Oct 10, 2025 11:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: AR-15 troubleshooting the Bolt Carrier Group
Replies: 1
Views: 740

Re: AR-15 troubleshooting the Bolt Carrier Group

Add to that the fact that anyone can call any part "milspec" regardless of whether or not its actually made to the correct dimensions and materials and tested the same. Theres zero consequences to calling any part milspec regardless of its actual resemblance to actual made to true technica...
by Malamute
Fri Oct 10, 2025 10:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 94 14 Inch Barrel Sights Question
Replies: 16
Views: 1336

Re: Winchester 94 14 Inch Barrel Sights Question

I’m working on an idea for a build and would like to know if anyone happens to have a 14 inch barrel version of the 94 and if they could measure from the center of the rear sight dovetail to the center of the front sight dovetail? Also, if they happen to have it in .30-30, what rear sight does it h...
by Malamute
Mon Sep 29, 2025 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CCW Attire
Replies: 47
Views: 9215

Re: CCW Attire

Wear a western vest ... With an IWB holster you can carry a 1911 no problem. It does not print .. does not show ... Yes, that would do it. But I would rather carry OWB with a jacket as that is what I am used to. A grey western cut sport coat would do what needs to be done, and stay in your standard...
by Malamute
Sun Sep 28, 2025 12:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The current UFO revelations
Replies: 29
Views: 35774

Re: The current UFO revelations

OldWin wrote: Fri Sep 26, 2025 7:13 pm
Malamute wrote: Fri Sep 26, 2025 5:21 pm
OldWin wrote: Thu Sep 25, 2025 8:28 pm I've heard of that movie, but never saw it.
Its on youtube, as are a bunch of clips from it, same as for so many movies or tv shows.


https://www.youtube.com/results?search_ ... and+aliens
by Malamute
Fri Sep 26, 2025 5:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The current UFO revelations
Replies: 29
Views: 35774

Re: The current UFO revelations

I've never seen anything that couldn't be explained. That being said, I truly hope that if someone shoots an alien, Bigfoot, or some other some such, it's with a 94 Winchester in 30-30. If it's close, a Colt SAA would suffice. It just seems fitting. Just for fun, the film Cowboys and Aliens was a n...
by Malamute
Tue Sep 16, 2025 3:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever Action Rifles And The Desert!
Replies: 13
Views: 5651

Re: Lever Action Rifles And The Desert!

Wandering the wild country of the west and southwest with Winchester in hand are some of my best life experiences, and is a large part of the direction I desired and planned my life to go. Nothing newer or "better" ever carried and filled the general purpose walk around gun niche as well a...
by Malamute
Sun Sep 07, 2025 7:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hunting In The House
Replies: 13
Views: 1808

Re: Hunting In The House

When I lived in the tipi I had a mouse problem. I kept the marlin 39 loaded with CBs next to the bed along with a flashlight. The sound of them running across the canvas floor would wake me up. Id very slowly get the rifle and light, point towards the sounds, and turn it on. I had about 1-2 seconds ...
by Malamute
Sun Sep 07, 2025 6:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 'Shipping Containers' anyone...?
Replies: 9
Views: 1528

Re: 'Shipping Containers' anyone...?

I looked into these a year or two ago, the base price seems good but the devil is in the details, delivery and distance from the hub made them prohibitively expensive to me. A few years back a neighbor asked how much to build them a shed, they had priced some pre-made ones. I said Id do it time and ...
by Malamute
Wed Aug 20, 2025 12:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 9410 shotgun loading problem
Replies: 9
Views: 1498

Re: Winchester 9410 shotgun loading problem

Thank you Malamute for your detailed explanation. I think it's the back of the loading gate catching the shell and preventing the gate from opening again. I will try the smoothing of the loading gate when I get to disassemble the gun. Thanks again for everyone. It can be done without taking the gun...
by Malamute
Mon Aug 18, 2025 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Levergun loading options
Replies: 5
Views: 1300

Re: Levergun loading options

Part of this equation revolves around how well the loading gate works. When operating correctly. they arent difficult to load. 73 and 83 in particular are easy to load, 92 a bit easier than 94s, but 94s load slick when the parts arent rough, as, unfortunately, so many post 64 guns are. They can be h...
by Malamute
Mon Aug 18, 2025 8:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 9410 shotgun loading problem
Replies: 9
Views: 1498

Re: Winchester 9410 shotgun loading problem

Earlier 94s generally had no problem loading more rounds in. Pre-64s were better than post, pre-war better than post-war. I started looking for reasons, the 1927 carbine loaded slick as can be regardless of how many rounds were in the magazine already. Comparing loading gates, the later ones were ro...
by Malamute
Wed Aug 13, 2025 3:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ahhh, the aroma of New Mexico in August ...
Replies: 18
Views: 2923

Re: Ahhh, the aroma of New Mexico in August ...

Brought back some good memories. Love the smell of chilis, had a Gf that cooked Las Cruces mex food, quite well. The smell of the desert after the rains is like magic, as is the sagebrush country up north. Had a part Navajo, part Mex GF long ago in Az that gathered pinions, she kept some in her pock...
by Malamute
Tue Aug 05, 2025 3:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Way OT... Skechers "Slip-in" Sneakers
Replies: 17
Views: 2728

Re: Way OT... Skechers "Slip-in" Sneakers

My normal is Hathorn/Whites Smoke Jumpers. I gave up on Red Wing loggers, the quality slid over time until one pair came apart in less than a year. The boot shop guy gave me full credit towards a pair of Hathorn Smoke Jumpers, far and away the best boots Ive ever worn and longest lasting. Part of wh...
by Malamute
Thu Jul 31, 2025 7:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Opinions on Officers Model 1911s??
Replies: 44
Views: 3620401

Re: Opinions on Officers Model 1911s??

A discussion I saw among some high volume shooters involved in LE and training work had mentioned they were never able to get the Officers sizes guns to achieve the same level of reliability as larger guns, the compromise they found that worked reliably was a commander length slide on an officers fr...
by Malamute
Sun Jul 20, 2025 11:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where are all the old coots???
Replies: 52
Views: 15534

Re: Where are all the old coots???

Anyone know what happened to 45stomp? He had a 1990s production 92 in 45 Colt, he shortened the magazine tube, and shot a moose with it, thats about all I recall. Cant find anything about him anywhere in searching, so perhaps before the 07 forum re-set.
by Malamute
Mon Jun 30, 2025 7:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Picked up a Win. '94, cheap.
Replies: 16
Views: 2320

Re: Picked up a Win. '94, cheap.

Hard to tell much without detailed pics of the items mentioned. Its my impression that there was a gap from pre-64 serials to 1964 and later numbers. Id guess there may do some overlap of parts right at the transition simply to clean up old parts supplies or filling in with newer types. The first po...
by Malamute
Tue Jun 24, 2025 11:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: M94 Williams 5D mount hole location
Replies: 11
Views: 1647

Re: M94 Williams 5D mount hole location

Still have the rear sight and elevator. The rifle is 1942 vintage caliber 32 Special oh cool. The rifle I referenced above is a 32 special from the 40s. I forget the year, but it's later than '42 I have three 94s that are DT'd Both post 64s measure 3.855" from front end of receiver to middle o...
by Malamute
Mon Jun 23, 2025 12:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I was in Fredricksburg yesterday and stopped in to see the new Cimarron guns
Replies: 26
Views: 3094

Re: I was in Fredricksburg yesterday and stopped in to see the new Cimarron guns

The Cimarron/Uberti Old Model P has the normal hammer, often called 4 click. I dont know if its unique in the Uberti guns made for Cimarron, though i think the Pre-war model P has the safety type hammer. I believe Wayne had several versions of his carbines, both 20" and shorter in various films...
by Malamute
Mon Jun 23, 2025 12:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: In need of a firearms appraiser and other estate stuff.
Replies: 24
Views: 3206

Re: In need of a firearms appraiser and other estate stuff.

Couple points. Be absolutely positive EVERYTHING he says he wants is down on paper regardless of how many people heard him say it verbally. As far as I know, theres no requirement that what he chooses for his estate distribution has to be fair to anyone, or be distributed equally, its by his choice....
by Malamute
Tue Jun 17, 2025 11:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can top eject 94 be modified to angle eject?
Replies: 34
Views: 5396

Re: Can top eject 94 be modified to angle eject?

Malamute, I did not see this thread when you first posted it as I was taking care of an ailing family member. Just saw it now. I personally say to ignore the naysayers in regards to modifying your favorite rifle. Success is not, of course, guaranteed, but probably pretty certain. Its your gun, its ...
by Malamute
Tue Jun 17, 2025 11:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can top eject 94 be modified to angle eject?
Replies: 34
Views: 5396

Re: Can top eject 94 be modified to angle eject?

Hi Malamute, do you know what height leupold rings you have there on your AE? Low. I chose the Leupold bases and rings both because of how low they were. I specifically wanted the scope as low as possible so it wasnt a goat roping trying to get a clean line of sight through it in a hurry. I very mu...
by Malamute
Sun Jun 15, 2025 7:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When do you need to add trailer brakes..?
Replies: 7
Views: 918

Re: When do you need to add trailer brakes..?

If your tow vehicle doesnt already have a brake controller, check to see if its already pre-wired. I was looking for a controller online for my 05 4runner, the info I discovered was the controllers were plug and play, plug into existing wiring harness provided by the factory and mount the unit. Huge...
by Malamute
Sun Jun 15, 2025 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: M94 Williams 5D mount hole location
Replies: 11
Views: 1647

Re: M94 Williams 5D mount hole location

I believe the simplest way to get them exact is to get a post-64 Weaver side mount scope base and use it as a template to drill. They are shipped with the thicker screw for the lever pin plug screw, post-64s were thicker. You may be able to use your existing screw just to center it, though I had a g...
by Malamute
Sun Jun 15, 2025 6:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can top eject 94 be modified to angle eject?
Replies: 34
Views: 5396

Re: Can top eject 94 be modified to angle eject?

I know this is an old topic but for those who want to know I have just completed a conversion of 375 Big Bore top eject to angle eject. Very simple, put the AE bolt in, check the headspace, mark the location of the new extractor slot, take the barrel out and cut it, drill and tap 4 holes for the mo...
by Malamute
Sun Jun 15, 2025 6:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lite primer strike
Replies: 6
Views: 784

Re: Lite primer strike

I have us made modern Winchester 1894 in 38-55. Been shooting fine until now. After about 10 rounds the loaded cartridge didn’t fire, tried another , same thing. I noticed the primer strike was very lite. Would this possibly be a broken firing pin? Thanks, Rich I would suggest first, open the actio...
by Malamute
Mon Jun 02, 2025 7:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leaving the Magazine Tube Loaded
Replies: 21
Views: 4261

Re: Leaving the Magazine Tube Loaded

Regarding leaving shotguns loaded over time, Ive seen comments among LE people that they have seen or experienced rounds becoming bulged or swelled from long periods left in a magazine under spring tension and not replaced. The shells sometimes swell enough they wont chamber (they are plastic). I su...
by Malamute
Wed May 28, 2025 8:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leaving the Magazine Tube Loaded
Replies: 21
Views: 4261

Re: Leaving the Magazine Tube Loaded

There used to be a guy that showed up at the local collectors show with lots of factory Winchester parts, between him, other shows and ordering basic parts, Im good on most basic fixes for most stuff I use much or have concerns about parts availability over time. its a good feeling knowing you can k...
by Malamute
Wed May 28, 2025 8:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This is Getting Old
Replies: 7
Views: 1885

Re: This is Getting Old

It’s a minor inconvenience to me. I’m sure that it will all be resolved. This is a great place and I’m not going anywhere else. ^^^ This. I dont post as much as in the past, but this is one of only a small handful of places I visit regularly online. Tough times with tech issues will pass.
by Malamute
Wed May 28, 2025 10:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leaving the Magazine Tube Loaded
Replies: 21
Views: 4261

Re: Leaving the Magazine Tube Loaded

Most of the leverguns Ive had over time have been loaded since I got them, two in particular that Ive had since the early-mid 80s. The only mag spring failure has been a Browning 92 about 25 years ago, I replaced it with a Winchester 94 spring I had, its been fine since. One old 94 was made in 1927,...
by Malamute
Wed May 28, 2025 10:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This is Getting Old
Replies: 7
Views: 1885

Re: This is Getting Old

I dont know the arrangement this forum has with its tech support, if admins do it or an outside source, but tech glitches happen, and need to be figured out. Sometimes its hostile attacks, sometimes its just freak events, sometimes its aging forum software. If the tech people are busy with a number ...
by Malamute
Wed Apr 30, 2025 4:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: School Me on M94's seeking PG Shorty/Trapper 16" 18"
Replies: 44
Views: 26097

Re: School Me on M94's seeking PG Shorty/Trapper 16" 18"

I don't like slings at all, figure if your using an open sight gun, walk w it on the ready. Mostly curious of interesting ways to use the saddle rings. What people do. I put slings on virtually every one of my guns, they are extremely useful. that in no way means one is required to carry one slung ...
by Malamute
Thu Apr 17, 2025 10:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 Ammo Bandolier
Replies: 15
Views: 6573

Re: 30-30 Ammo Bandolier

I mostly use 38 cal cartridge belts, they commonly hold about 25 rds. they are often a bit loose for 38s, they become about perfect 30-30 belts at that point. Sometimes a little encouragement is needed, like leather treatment, ot a mix of rubbing alcoholand water sprayed on and helps stretch it, and...
by Malamute
Thu Apr 17, 2025 9:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester M64 Front Sight AFIXXED
Replies: 4
Views: 4257

Re: Winchester M64 Front Sight AFIXXED

How did the factory mount the M64 Front Sights Me thinks you knock the insert out the dovetail and find a mounting screw hidden inside base...... The earlier ones had the ramp made from the same metal stock as the barrel, at some point they started silver soldering them on. Its possible to knock on...
by Malamute
Thu Apr 17, 2025 8:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester Pre-War Carbines SRC , Eastern Carbines , 19"? , Shotgun Butt
Replies: 34
Views: 12882

Re: Winchester Pre-War Carbines SRC , Eastern Carbines , 19"? , Shotgun Butt

If you can lay hands on a copy of The Winchester Book by Madis it would answer many of your questions. Winchester would make almost anything on special order, some special order features later became standard, such as the basic shotgun butt, though not as tall and full as the earlier versions. Is th...
by Malamute
Sat Mar 29, 2025 11:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 348 Winchester for Big Bears
Replies: 20
Views: 5798

Re: 348 Winchester for Big Bears

Danny from Montana had used the 200 gr 348 loads on elk and moose I believe, and reported very acceptable performance. I think some others from Canada reported similar results over time. Ive carried a 71 with Hornady 200 gr and Barnes 250 gr loads in grizzly country in the rockies, though havent kil...
by Malamute
Fri Mar 21, 2025 11:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What does a Straight Stock Do For You
Replies: 42
Views: 27071

Re: What does a Straight Stock Do For You

I refer straight on most rifles. At one point i was on horses some I cut the pistol grip off a bolt action rifle, it was easier to carry laid across the saddle in front of me and keep my hand on the wrist of the stock. It was good grizzly country, I wanted the rifle to come with me if I came off the...
by Malamute
Sat Mar 08, 2025 6:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tightening up a mag tube
Replies: 4
Views: 1853

Re: Tightening up a mag tube

My Winchester (1892) in 44 mag has come play in the mag tube. It will turn about 1/8" to either direction. It is about 2 years old but I just started shooting it. Any advice on how to tighten it up? Is it a rifle or carbine? They have different attachment methods. Are you the first owner? If c...
by Malamute
Sun Mar 02, 2025 4:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wandering through the desert and found this
Replies: 14
Views: 4045

Re: Wandering through the desert and found this

Are those inside primed cases copper? Yes. I believe the inside primed copper cases were the primary issue with earlier trapdoors jamming empties in the chamber and extractor tearing through the rim. I stopped at some remote hill on a two track road to shoot a 1911, I shot up a 100 rd box, when I p...
by Malamute
Mon Feb 03, 2025 3:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Computer help needed
Replies: 14
Views: 7305

Re: Computer help needed

You may be able to get step by step instructions on trying a system restore from a youtube video. I go look there when I need to do something I dont understand, and often takes 2 or 3 vids until you get someone thats short and right to the point without a lot of driven speaking, so it makes sense. M...
by Malamute
Fri Jan 03, 2025 3:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 44-40 use in the day
Replies: 20
Views: 4630

Re: 44-40 use in the day

Charlie Russel wrote that his mentor Jake Hoover, a leftover mountain man, trapper, meat hunter and all around wilderness character who took him in when he was new in the Montana territory of the 1880s, used a 73. He mentioned that once they were on a mountain trail, and I believe a sow grizzly with...
by Malamute
Mon Dec 30, 2024 9:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where did all the drones go ?
Replies: 13
Views: 3635

Re: Where did all the drones go ?

Common sense ( we know our gubbermint doesn't) says if it's our military or LE they would have come out and let the public know. That didn't happen so I still say these are nefarious. Which explains why they were spending lots of time over reservoirs, Trump's golf course, water treatment plants, et...
by Malamute
Mon Dec 30, 2024 9:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Front Sights
Replies: 22
Views: 10516

Re: Front Sights

Ive filed a couple bead fronts into fine blades. Im not a fan of beads, blades seem to agree with my eye or brain or whatever. Ive put the old school Sourdough front sights on several. Various sight makers made them over the years, Burris may be the most recent. They are a basic square blade with in...
by Malamute
Sat Dec 28, 2024 7:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where did all the drones go ?
Replies: 13
Views: 3635

Re: Where did all the drones go ?

Perhaps someone actually did some looking into the overnight appearance of drones in the world,..and realized they were very common and used by a lot of various people and legit agencies for a bunch of reasons, and if LE, the .mil or contractors were using or testing things they didnt want the mindl...
by Malamute
Mon Dec 23, 2024 11:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: anyone else like a subsonic lever action
Replies: 8
Views: 2795

Re: anyone else like a subsonic lever action

Ive loaded .310 and .315 round balls in 30-30 with 3 grs Unique and a small tuft of dacron pillow stuffing to hold the powder at the rear of the case. They make about as much noise as a 22 LR standard (not hi speed) load. They kill grouse bunnies, bull mouse, rattlesnakes and such quite well at clos...
by Malamute
Fri Dec 20, 2024 12:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: They got a photo of one of those terror-drones...!
Replies: 17
Views: 4628

Re: They got a photo of one of those terror-drones...!

This whole drone thing is bizarre. Its almost as if a vast number of people are completely unaware of how many people own and use drones regularly if not daily. They are pretty much standard equipment for outdoors people to film their adventures, by wheeled machines, hiking, horse and mule, whatever...