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by EdinCT
Mon Feb 19, 2024 10:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cast bullet path in game
Replies: 24
Views: 1092

Re: Cast bullet path in game

I have shot a bunch of deer with the BRI and always got straight through penatration, go figure. Just goes to show you are never sure what will happen. One thing I now do that I didn't in the past is shoot again if game doesn't drop!
by EdinCT
Fri Feb 09, 2024 9:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington #4 32 Rimfire
Replies: 7
Views: 402

Re: Remington #4 32 Rimfire

My Dad taught me to shoot with a Model 4 22. It is a great rifle and I remember I would shoot empty 20 ga shot shells at 40 yards and hit they more than not. I wish you well in you quest!
by EdinCT
Wed Feb 07, 2024 5:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cast bullet path in game
Replies: 24
Views: 1092

Re: Cast bullet path in game

I also have a bunch of dimple points loaded for my 375 Win my Dad left me. I was hoping to try it on deer but I think it will be used with flat points also. I once had a doe go 100 yards in the rain after taking a 300 gr RD flat point (45/70) through the top of her heart and had a heck of a time tra...
by EdinCT
Wed Feb 07, 2024 6:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cast bullet path in game
Replies: 24
Views: 1092

Re: Cast bullet path in game

When shooting straight on at the water jugs the bullet went through 3-4 gallon jugs and drifts out the side. I shot a 38 WCF 172 Lyman at the same set up and retrieved the slug mushroomed and even the 240 gr NOE with the Hollow point pin, I found a nice fat mushroomed slug.(Not a fan of hollow point...
by EdinCT
Tue Feb 06, 2024 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Round Nose Lead Bullets
Replies: 35
Views: 1541

Re: Round Nose Lead Bullets

Jim, Those swaged bullets were soft and I image the were flat real soon after hitting flesh. I used to buy them real cheap (Remington)and they did shoot real good. I remember reading a article by Brian Pierce years ago where he mentioned shooting a Black bear with a 454190 Lyman over Red dot and the...
by EdinCT
Tue Feb 06, 2024 7:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cast bullet path in game
Replies: 24
Views: 1092

Cast bullet path in game

I have been pondering something that happened to me this year deer hunting. I shot a buck of about 140 lbs at maybe 65 yards with a NOE 44 cal 250 gr dimple point out of my 44 mag CB II rifle. It was a very slight quartering shot almost broad side. I hit the buck right in the pocket 4 inches above t...
by EdinCT
Tue Feb 06, 2024 6:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 410 too little for any game you say?
Replies: 39
Views: 1832

Re: 410 too little for any game you say?

I have wondered about shooting a 38 wcf out of my 410. Then I think about a tumbling projectile can't be very effective very far. A well placed thug slug is a much better option. I have heard of the 45 colt stories and swaging a .452 down to .390 approx for most full choke guns just seems foolish.
by EdinCT
Mon Feb 05, 2024 8:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 32-20 range report
Replies: 16
Views: 978

Re: 32-20 range report

I had posted before that I found a Marlin 94CL for the right price during Obamas reign. I cast Lyman 115 gr flat points over 4 gr of unique which yielded 1180 in my 22 inch barrel.I now haven't shot it in a while but keep a box of 110 gr cast hp over 10 gr 2400. Both loads kill woodchucks and coyote...
by EdinCT
Tue Jan 16, 2024 4:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I wonder how many of these were 'liberals'...???
Replies: 17
Views: 1126

Re: I wonder how many of these were 'liberals'...???

We have to remember they grew up in a culture where it is exepted to kill a child in the womb for convenience. That opens the door for
almost any deprivation.
by EdinCT
Sat Oct 07, 2023 5:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 44 Magnum Carbine Performance
Replies: 31
Views: 1508

Re: 44 Magnum Carbine Performance

Iv'e used 24 gr Win 296 under a Speer 240 gr soft point for years. Good accuracy,Expansion and dead deer quick.
I may switch to NOE's 240 gr Ranchdog clone I am getting good results with a dimple point (powder coated) over 23.5 gr 296.
by EdinCT
Sat Sep 09, 2023 6:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for info regarding loading .410 #000 Buck
Replies: 18
Views: 714

Re: Looking for info regarding loading .410 #000 Buck

In the archives at BPI load of the week. https://www.ballisticproducts.com/load03012021.htm
I have loaded 5 00 buck over 15 gr of 296 and covered them with buffer. Its not pressure tested so no guarantees.
It does shoot very well at 25 yards. I certainly wouldn't want to be on the receiving end.
by EdinCT
Sun May 21, 2023 8:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday To EdinCT & CTSafaris
Replies: 2
Views: 142

Re: Happy Birthday To EdinCT & CTSafaris

Thank you! Went Turkey hunting and called a coyote in it came around a big oak I was leaning against and we looked each other in the eye LOL :o
My hearts still good I imagine after that surge.
by EdinCT
Tue Apr 25, 2023 7:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: TIN CAN SHOOT
Replies: 19
Views: 1088

Re: TIN CAN SHOOT

We must of shot a 100,000,00 dollars worth of old bottles in the farm dumps around home. Every place had one too, When we got more skillful my Dad suggested Neeco wafers. They would explode and the ants cleaned up the mess!
by EdinCT
Tue Mar 14, 2023 8:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More Primitives
Replies: 9
Views: 500

Re: More Primitives

My Grandfather found about 3 dozen and some really nice ones too! I have found two broken ones and one day talking with my Dad at Gramps place he bent over and picked one up! He said look at that a perfect war point!!! You have to look where they are. One of mine I found in a sand bar while trout fi...
by EdinCT
Sat Feb 04, 2023 11:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1894 CL
Replies: 24
Views: 1581

Re: Marlin 1894 CL

I found a 32-20 at Cabelas for a good price during the Obama ammo shortage. I found I could cast a Lyman 115 flat point and put it over 4 gr of Unique and get 1170 FPS. It became my plinking rifle instead of 22's. Shooting it into a bullet trap and remelting the lead made it cheap to shoot and it ki...
by EdinCT
Tue Dec 27, 2022 7:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Valmet shotgun.
Replies: 9
Views: 364

Re: Valmet shotgun.

Nath looks like you are a owner of a O&U. I also prefer a SXS but I shoot the O&U's better now and I don't know why? Your dealer is crafty you had better watch them very close. Give that shotgun a nice long vetting period!
by EdinCT
Tue Dec 27, 2022 2:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ranch dog 240 gr 44 data?
Replies: 5
Views: 367

Re: Ranch dog 240 gr 44 data?

I loaded 5 up this AM over 23 gr of 296 and cut a one inch hole at 75 yards dead center. That will do, this is with the NOE cup point, I cast a bunch of hp's last time and they shoot the same but I loaded 23.5 gr under them last fall. I prefer a pass through and the hp's with my 50 percent # 2 and 5...
by EdinCT
Tue Dec 27, 2022 4:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ranch dog 240 gr 44 data?
Replies: 5
Views: 367

Re: Ranch dog 240 gr 44 data?

Thank you for your reply. I Remembered you reporting on them when Ranchdog first cut them. I was once told that jacketed data would be fine for cast ,but have also heard that added friction can increase pressures. I saw the max charge of 21.6 for the 265gr and thought I really don't want to stress t...
by EdinCT
Mon Dec 26, 2022 8:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ranch dog 240 gr 44 data?
Replies: 5
Views: 367

Ranch dog 240 gr 44 data?

Would anyone happen to have Ranchdog's Data sheet for this bullet. I Have the print out for the 265 but don't know why I don't have this one in my downloads. I bought a NOE clone last year and loaded it with 23.5 gas of 296 and it shot great but looking at the 265 data I am worried it might be a lit...
by EdinCT
Mon Nov 28, 2022 1:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Disappointing 38/40 article in "Handloader"
Replies: 13
Views: 736

Re: Disappointing 38/40 article in "Handloader"

I have loaded 38 WCF's for 50 years and can count the cases I've ruined on my digits I bet. I have used the lee factory crimp to put crimps on XTP's and gold dots. When I have deer hunted with it I used pulled soft points with perfect results, but I have to wonder why I wouldn't do has well with a 2...
by EdinCT
Thu Nov 10, 2022 7:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lead Rifle Men
Replies: 29
Views: 1154

Re: Lead Rifle Men

Pitchy, I agree a little tin will help. I also clean my molds and put them in a toaster oven at 400 degrees while my pot is melting.
by EdinCT
Sun Sep 18, 2022 2:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 94 non-stamped carrier
Replies: 12
Views: 988

Re: Winchester 94 non-stamped carrier

I had a 1964 Winchester with the stamped carrier Before I gave it away I replaced it with a forged carrier and while I never had problems with the stamped I sure liked the looks of the forged. It was an easy swap and I replaced all the roll pins which did show some wear. I did it when the parts were...
by EdinCT
Sat Aug 13, 2022 2:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Predator hunting.
Replies: 13
Views: 701

Re: Predator hunting.

Good shooting sir! I have shot a few foxes and yours seem much larger than the ones we have in New England. I never remember them in our sheep .But the chickens paid heavy if they were around. Has a boy I saw a fox by the hen house so grabbed my Stevens 20 ga single shot and the only shell I had and...
by EdinCT
Mon Jul 11, 2022 8:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Inherited PA. Classic 🦌
Replies: 8
Views: 706

Re: Inherited PA. Classic 🦌

Dad had a friend who hunted with a 35 Remington 141 pump. The Levergun guys called it a Amish machine gun. He sure could use it to go effect! Hope you get to use yours for many more years!
by EdinCT
Fri Jun 24, 2022 7:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 Lee loader??
Replies: 19
Views: 1345

Re: 30-30 Lee loader??

Nath,
If that's a Lee cutter maybe they will send you a factory Crimp die for free and that will solve that problem. However are you sure your crimp die doesn't work? I have never had that issue and 50 years ago I had more problems with too much crimp.
by EdinCT
Wed Jun 08, 2022 6:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Other than turning the barrel
Replies: 30
Views: 2044

Re: Other than turning the barrel

I have a Ruger Vaquero that shot 3 inches left at 25 yards I called Ruger to see if they would turn the barrel and was told that it was within spec. So I took off the ejector housing and put the barrel in some rosined blocks and got nothing. Then I said if it don't hit where I look what good is it ,...
by EdinCT
Mon May 30, 2022 4:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Post 64 94?
Replies: 15
Views: 901

Re: Post 64 94?

Nath, I had one about the same age and it shot fine and never gave me any issues. My bud's teased me about the stamped lifter ,so I bought a forged one for about 50 bucks and swapped it out(easy) and also replaced the roll pins and passed it on to a son. I think it will continue to stack deer and ta...
by EdinCT
Sat May 14, 2022 9:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: #4buck.
Replies: 42
Views: 2820

Re: #4buck.

We used 4 buck on the farm for roving dogs in the sheep and I have to say it worked well inside of 50 yards. I remember one that looked like it was hit by full auto fire when I was burying it. I have considered it for coyotes and bought a Carlsens choke and am impressed with shot patterns at 50 yards.
by EdinCT
Fri Apr 15, 2022 5:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 38/40 lead alloy?
Replies: 7
Views: 883

Re: 38/40 lead alloy?

I remember reading 30-1 lead tin was what the factory used. I have bought some and think I'm going to powder coat it to try instead of jacketed for hunting.
by EdinCT
Fri Apr 15, 2022 4:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is my Winchester a fake
Replies: 12
Views: 1409

Re: Is my Winchester a fake

I can remember gold lettering kits for sale at the gun counter when I was a boy. I bought an 1100 Remington that the previous owner had gold filled the receiver rolled engraving with it and it held up for the 5 years or more I used it. Not my thing but I got the deal I wanted on it.
by EdinCT
Sun Mar 13, 2022 6:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First Marlin 1894
Replies: 15
Views: 1317

Re: First Marlin 1894

I bought one during the last ammo shortage and loaded it with Lymans 115 gr flat point over 4 gr of Unique powder. It Shot 1170 fps and inside a 1 1/4 at 65 yards with the tang sight. I used it for plinking and shot it into a bullet trap and recycled the lead. I also shot some coyotes and woodchucks...
by EdinCT
Fri Nov 26, 2021 10:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Replacing a Winchester 94 barrel
Replies: 29
Views: 4051

Re: Replacing a Winchester 94 barrel

Are you against the idea of having it rebored to a 38/55,32 special or even a 35-30?
by EdinCT
Sat Nov 06, 2021 5:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dr pearson rail for Rossi 92
Replies: 1
Views: 451

Re: Dr pearson rail for Rossi 92

Had one on a 32 special that I gave one of my boys and its held zero for about 10 years with a Burris scout scope. I liked it and figured if I liked the Scout scope set up I could always drill for an Ashley rail at a latter date if this one failed. It hasn't failed, but I would add that we didn't sh...
by EdinCT
Sun Aug 01, 2021 4:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: From a Good Friend of Mine
Replies: 13
Views: 1919

Re: From a Good Friend of Mine

LarkBill, I used to work with a man who when called an expert would respond.
An X is a has been and a spurt is a drip under pressure!
He was neither of those!
by EdinCT
Mon Jul 12, 2021 4:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers Needed
Replies: 28
Views: 2646

Re: Prayers Needed

I also just saw this and express my condolences. Praying for you and your sons family.I am glad that they have memories of a good man and father.
by EdinCT
Mon May 24, 2021 7:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back in the Hospital
Replies: 42
Views: 5087

Re: Back in the Hospital

You and your wife are in my Prayers.
by EdinCT
Sun Apr 25, 2021 7:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer request for my Dad. Update.
Replies: 38
Views: 3315

Re: Prayer request for my Dad.

Prayers for your Dad ! I lost my Dad to a hip break and I believe a blood clot got him.
God is able!
by EdinCT
Sat Apr 17, 2021 7:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: REMINGTON 870: The rise and fall of an American icon
Replies: 21
Views: 3159

Re: REMINGTON 870: The rise and fall of an American icon

I 've owned an 870 Special purpose parkerized finish when they came out in the 1980s or so and it was a fine shotgun that I used for ducks, deer and turkeys. I gave one of my sons a 870 20 ga youth that he shot rabbits and dear with,( hope he still has it) I also owned two 1100's in 12 that I sold o...
by EdinCT
Mon Mar 22, 2021 6:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cast bullet weights for 375 Winchester
Replies: 16
Views: 3692

Re: Cast bullet weights for 375 Winchester

I have loaded the NOE 235 which is similar to a Ranch Dog with standard lube groves with a gas check over 30 gas of Reloader 7 in Starline 38-55 short brass and it groups very impressively. Not a barn burner but it would kill any deer, black bear or elk I am sure.
by EdinCT
Mon Mar 22, 2021 1:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Factory Winchester 38-40
Replies: 10
Views: 1281

Re: Factory Winchester 38-40

Years ago I shot a small doe with the 38WCF and she went stumbling over a knoll. It looked like I'd shot through a red paint can! Also shot a large doe that spun took two jumps and smacked a tree.
They work.
by EdinCT
Sat Feb 13, 2021 7:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My dad passed away
Replies: 39
Views: 4828

Re: My dad passed away

Sorry to hear of your loss. Praying for your Mom and your family.
by EdinCT
Tue Feb 02, 2021 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what scopes for scout position?
Replies: 13
Views: 1757

Re: what scopes for scout position?

I had a Burris on the 32 special I gave my son. I had a chance to carry it last fall one morning and hit a big running doe at about 45 yards. They work if you shoot them a little. I have a Leupold also and find it very good too.
by EdinCT
Tue Feb 02, 2021 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cut Shotgun Shells
Replies: 9
Views: 1083

Re: Cut Shotgun Shells

Yup they work up close and a man I worked with told me he killed a few deer very dead with them during the depression. My son had a 1300 Winchester that shot them like a rifle at 30 yards. If you cut around the wad of a shot shell and leave just about a 1/16 of an inch uncut on each side when fired ...
by EdinCT
Fri Nov 20, 2020 9:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Walker Game Ear ??
Replies: 18
Views: 2792

Re: Walker Game Ear ??

Doc's link was the one I referred to. I have seen the neck band but the head phones are working out. Even through a pouring day that I thought might do them in I hung them in a place where they dried and 4 years still going! I have to say if I could do life over I might spend more on hearing protect...
by EdinCT
Fri Nov 20, 2020 8:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My love of Marlin Cowboy model lever guns
Replies: 17
Views: 2521

Re: My love of Marlin Cowboy model lever guns

I have a 1895CB and a 1894 CB limited II in 44. I used the 44 on a spike buck this week. I just prefer the balance and never found the length of them an issue.
by EdinCT
Thu Nov 19, 2020 5:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Odd Bullet Behavior
Replies: 11
Views: 1966

Re: Odd Bullet Behavior

I had a Hornady 139 gr spire point out of my 7/57 just blow apart once on a buck that I shot at about 30 yards broadside. It was loaded around 2750 fps and had worked perfect on about 20 other deer. I often wonder if I hit a limb before the deer because he was traveling up a wooded hill at the shot....
by EdinCT
Thu Nov 19, 2020 5:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Walker Game Ear ??
Replies: 18
Views: 2792

Re: Walker Game Ear ??

I have profound hearing loss from a lifetime of working construction and shooting. I tried the Walkers you have linked and they worked ok except in the wind the speakers would pickup the wind so I couldn't hear anything else on a calm day they worked ok.One windy day I took them out and placed them ...
by EdinCT
Mon Sep 28, 2020 6:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paco's Daughter Was Seriously Injured Last Week
Replies: 24
Views: 3059

Re: Paco's Daughter Was Seriously Injured Last Week

Prayers for Jennifer and those close to her.
by EdinCT
Sun Sep 27, 2020 7:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lyman 401043 For deer with the 38WCF ?
Replies: 8
Views: 1449

Lyman 401043 For deer with the 38WCF ?

I have shot this bullet at targets for 45 years and always pulled Jacked 180 gr soft points and loaded them to 1650 fps or so for hunting and they worked great out of a 92 rifle. Not so easy to find soft points any more. How soft do you think I need to cast these to get expansion at 1450-1550 FPS wi...
by EdinCT
Sat Aug 29, 2020 6:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 12
Views: 2797

Re: The Pandemic - A Bit of Perspective

My grand parents were all born within a year or so of 1900. They kept a large garden canned most everything they ate and never got too excited about turmoil in the world. Gramp went to work for his Dad in 1913 because a man quit the saw mill and his Dad said the family needs you. you have all the bo...