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by Scrateshooter
Sun Jul 14, 2019 8:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W 629-6 Deluxe 45 Colt Conversion
Replies: 16
Views: 2874

Re: S&W 629-6 Deluxe 45 Colt Conversion

That is nice! Now I have to forget this post before I decide I need one By the time I got this one in my hands I decided I did not need it and I could make due by loading 45 ACP up to 45 autorim specs and shoot deer/hog with it. Your wants and needs can change a bit over nine months. I still want a...
by Scrateshooter
Sat Jul 13, 2019 10:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W 629-6 Deluxe 45 Colt Conversion
Replies: 16
Views: 2874

Re: S&W 629-6 Deluxe 45 Colt Conversion

The barrel was removed and sent off to re-bore (that's what took so long). I'm not sure what the throats are cut at, but I remember Jack discussing it and they are cut so I don't get any leading like some other revolvers I've dealt with.
by Scrateshooter
Sat Jul 13, 2019 7:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W 629-6 Deluxe 45 Colt Conversion
Replies: 16
Views: 2874

S&W 629-6 Deluxe 45 Colt Conversion

https://i.ibb.co/bB0h4jF/IMG-7223.jpg https://i.ibb.co/c1d6LMS/IMG-7220.jpg https://i.ibb.co/4P2FBf9/IMG-7221.jpg https://i.ibb.co/dGSSt0x/IMG-7219.jpg I had Jack Huntington convert a LNIB S&W 629-6 Deluxe from 44 Magnum to 45 Colt, the conversion took nine months from drop off to pick up from ...
by Scrateshooter
Tue Feb 06, 2018 1:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stags for the Colt
Replies: 31
Views: 3654

Re: Stags for the Colt

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Grandpa JerryB's 1957 45 Colt with German Puma knife
by Scrateshooter
Wed Jan 04, 2017 2:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: January 2017 Levergun Postal Match
Replies: 11
Views: 2521

Re: January 2017 Levergun Postal Match

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i336/TomHearing/20170104_130959_zpsar8tt93y.jpg http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i336/TomHearing/20170104_131007_zpsa3mqblks.jpg http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i336/TomHearing/20170104_123430_zpse8ba2d6n.jpg Same target, just separate from paper plate. Gu...
by Scrateshooter
Tue Feb 02, 2016 11:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Awesome range for CCW practice...
Replies: 3
Views: 638

Re: Awesome range for CCW practice...

You could punch a hole in your gas tank and drive around Memphis, Detroit, East St. Louis, North Little Rock, Atlanta, Kansas City, Chicago, Gary, Oakland, or anywhere in Mexico.
by Scrateshooter
Thu Dec 24, 2015 10:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Earl!!! .357 Blue Dot load.
Replies: 19
Views: 4333

Re: Earl!!! .357 Blue Dot load.

I bought that pound of Blue Dot in 2014 when you jumped on pistol powder like a WWII Marine on a grenade. I was getting about 1300 fps out of a 6" S&W 27 with that 10gr of Blue Dot and a 158gr SWC from Slash K in Tucson, AZ. Grandpa, I heard these deer now have titanium skin and you might n...
by Scrateshooter
Thu Dec 10, 2015 8:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Honest wear?
Replies: 9
Views: 1291

Re: Honest wear?

Reckon Pisgah said it plain enough for me, wear from everyday use over a long time frame. Grandpa, don't forget how they fall over in the corner sometimes, or fall out of places you forgot you put them while taking something down. I honestly don't spend the time to clean them sometimes, and some ju...
by Scrateshooter
Tue Apr 21, 2015 7:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stags for the old Colt?
Replies: 19
Views: 2259

Re: Stags for the old Colt?

Nice looking old Colt, I think you should buy the grips and put them on. The first picture looks just like my Colt, a very early second generation 5 1/2 .45 the gun came with the stag grips on it. the left grip is almost identical to mine. I can't seem to use Photobucket anymore but I sure would li...
by Scrateshooter
Wed Dec 10, 2014 6:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Small Doe with the 32 Special
Replies: 28
Views: 2081

Re: Small Doe with the 32 Special

My 32 WIN SPL sits in a safe while the deer frolic carelessly on the ranch, all while I do boring work in PA looking at the piles of cattle sized deer on the roadside hit the night before...
by Scrateshooter
Fri Oct 24, 2014 9:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 220 gr. Lehiegh .429 Extreme Penetrator (more pics to come)
Replies: 7
Views: 1556

220 gr. Lehiegh .429 Extreme Penetrator (more pics to come)

A few days ago my grandson, Reno, came up from his place in Texas to help me with this Lehigh bullet test. We went over to my friend, Jim’s, place and set up two chronographs. Reno, (Scrateshooter on Lever guns) has a Chrony F1 and Jim set up his Chrony Beta. http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii275...
by Scrateshooter
Fri Sep 19, 2014 11:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do you regularly dry fire your rifles?
Replies: 24
Views: 1810

Re: Do you regularly dry fire your rifles?

I dry fire modern military pattern weapons (mil-spec requirement), but don't dry fire my levers or pistols with frame mounted firing pins.
by Scrateshooter
Fri Sep 19, 2014 11:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Randall knives
Replies: 32
Views: 2634

Re: Randall knives

I like them there Randalls, I got one or three laying around here. Have yet to use one, they sit next to the 5" and 6" S&W Model 27s in the safe: They are like that Indian fellow's hard candy on The Outlaw Josey Whales.
by Scrateshooter
Sat Jan 18, 2014 5:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .44 spl load data
Replies: 15
Views: 1157

Re: .44 spl load data

Thanks Earl, the Taurus 431 and 441 are built on the K-frame size with a full barrel lug and is a heavy gun. The 7.5 grain load in the 3 inch gun is a lot like a 9 or 10 grain Unique load in my Colt SAA 5 1/2 inch .45, a little slower recovery for the next shot. I am thinking that maybe 6.5 might b...
by Scrateshooter
Fri Jan 17, 2014 9:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .44 spl load data
Replies: 15
Views: 1157

Re: .44 spl load data

I'm looking forward to seeing the results.
by Scrateshooter
Fri Jan 10, 2014 9:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New 44 Special wheelgun- mini review- Update
Replies: 16
Views: 2675

Re: New 44 Special wheelgun- mini review

Streetstar, a friend of mine just bought a 445 blue gun just like yours about two weeks ago. Don't know if he's shot it yet. He brought it out when it came for me to look at with him. It seems kind of light weight but we were comparing it to my Taurus 431. I do like the grips, I think they would fe...
by Scrateshooter
Sun Mar 31, 2013 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back from AFG
Replies: 25
Views: 1553

Back from AFG

Hey guys I'm back in NE TX/North Central Ar-Kansas.

Grandpa (JerryB) says Hi. He put a fine Model 94 together for me. It needs shot.
by Scrateshooter
Tue May 08, 2012 6:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I finally bought my first Black Rifle
Replies: 20
Views: 1811

Re: I finally bought my first Black Rifle

I got one of those there Noveske's back in June of 2009. It is probably the best shooting weapon I own. They are very addictive.



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by Scrateshooter
Thu Apr 19, 2012 5:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bore specs 1892 Rossi 45 Colt.
Replies: 13
Views: 2366

Re: Bore specs 1892 Rossi 45 Colt.

Someone page JerryB (Grandpa), he loads for the same rifle with good results.
by Scrateshooter
Tue Nov 10, 2009 7:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer for daughter UP DATE kind of
Replies: 54
Views: 3068

Re: Prayer for daughter UP DATE kind of

Thank God. I was in her corner as well Grandpa. My brother was right glad to meet you. He talks highly of you.
by Scrateshooter
Sun Oct 25, 2009 3:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45 Colt pair
Replies: 27
Views: 2202

Re: 45 Colt pair

Here we go again!! This is my Rossi Hartford carbine and my 1957 Colt .45. http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii275/Jerryb_38/100_2800.jpg I have shot the pair, and should mention that the Rossi put a hog on the smoker for us using Granpa's "hog medicine". It was served with corn tortilla...
by Scrateshooter
Sun Oct 25, 2009 3:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Levergun Winter Hunt In Texas. Directions added pg5
Replies: 177
Views: 16381

Re: Levergun Winter Hunt In Texas.

Looks like I will be in NE Texas (Red River County) for the first week of November. I won't see many of you unless the OP wants to meet me. I want to go up and see JerryB however.
by Scrateshooter
Tue Sep 29, 2009 10:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Levergun Winter Hunt In Texas. Directions added pg5
Replies: 177
Views: 16381

Re: Levergun Winter Hunt In Texas.

Maybe it is a small world, but is it the place in Red River County? I am from there and have killed a NE Texas hog, with a 255 Keith load my Grandpa fellow board member JerryB cooked up for me. He calls it "hog medicine". Anyway my old step-dad use to trap hogs off our place on Lake Lennox...
by Scrateshooter
Tue Sep 29, 2009 10:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is/was the most unusual firearm you've ever shot?
Replies: 78
Views: 7436

Re: What is/was the most unusual firearm you've ever shot?

At Fort Ord in 1958 I fired a BAR, a Browning Light 30cal machinegun, 81mm mortar, 57 recoiless rifle and the 50cal. spotting rifle on the jeep mounted 106. I carried the base plate for that 81 all over the mountains at Hunter Ligget. I did own a nice old Springfield trapdoor 45-70, an 1886 45-70, ...
by Scrateshooter
Mon Jul 06, 2009 5:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mauser Question
Replies: 16
Views: 1587

Re: Mauser Question

Thanks Charles. Recoil is the main consideration. The rifle will be used by all the members of the family. Four of the five grandchildren in my family are girls. If I can find a Swedish 6.5x55 carbine it will be the easiest route. I could also look into the 7x57. This will be the Boggy Creek Ranch r...
by Scrateshooter
Mon Jul 06, 2009 12:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mauser Question
Replies: 16
Views: 1587

Re: Mauser Question

Thanks guys. I want to keep the weapon "original" looking to tag along with me and not look too valuable. .243 WIN might be the thing. My step dad always said it was the best for N.E. Texas. I am not sure how well it would work up where Grandpa is. I have the FN commercial Mauser in 30-06 ...
by Scrateshooter
Sun Jul 05, 2009 1:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mauser Question
Replies: 16
Views: 1587

Mauser Question

Hey fellow levergunners I have a VZ-24 in N.E. Texas that I want to "sporterize" I want to have a new barrel turned to fit like the original and true up/bed the action. I also want to put a Williams FP sight and matching front sight on. It will be my N.E. Texas deer/hog rifle. I have three...
by Scrateshooter
Sat Jun 13, 2009 3:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HEY TED!! New Sight On Henry Finally!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 730

Re: HEY TED!! New Sight On Henry Finally!!!

Good Job Grandpa! I have always noticed the front sight that comes on the Henrys. My Border Patrol buddy just bought one and he didn't seem to notice it but it screamed to me, especially after shooting the Browning BL22.
by Scrateshooter
Fri Jun 12, 2009 12:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for a smith in Tucson that knows Colt DAs
Replies: 4
Views: 643

Re: Looking for a smith in Tucson that knows Colt DAs

Thanks Grandpa and guys. I believe Mike Hunter, his sage advice makes sense. The cylinders in both guns have similar movement in lockup. I have not shot the King Cobra in 10 years, it worked fine then. I got it off a fellow Marine for $100 and a Remington Model 48 shotgun. He had taken it apart and ...
by Scrateshooter
Thu Jun 11, 2009 1:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for a smith in Tucson that knows Colt DAs
Replies: 4
Views: 643

Looking for a smith in Tucson that knows Colt DAs

I have Colt Lawman Mk III and a Colt King Cobra that have identical movement in the cylinders. They don't have the "bank vault lock up" Grandpa, do you know any?
by Scrateshooter
Tue Apr 14, 2009 3:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Interesting moral/ethical dilemma
Replies: 39
Views: 3880

Re: OT-Interesting moral/ethical dilemma

One thing I learned in the military was that certain rules were written in blood. No need to reinvent the wheel. She is lucky her life wasn't terminated. Lot of muslim extremist operate in that area.
by Scrateshooter
Wed Mar 11, 2009 10:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45 Colt Lever gun / revolver thread
Replies: 30
Views: 2262

Re: 45 Colt Lever gun / revolver thread

Grandpa just loads SAA safe loads to the upper end, out of the Rossi they have no problem putting a 255 Keith bullet clean through a 150# hog.
by Scrateshooter
Mon Mar 09, 2009 2:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SS Rossi 3" 44 Spl.
Replies: 4
Views: 867

SS Rossi 3" 44 Spl.

I went to the Tucson Gun Show Saturday and only walked around the outside. I saw a stainless Rossi with a bobbed hammer chambered in 44 Special, it had fixed sights. The guy wanted $349 for it. I also saw an older Marlin 1894 chambered in 44 mag going for $350. I new if I bought one I would have to ...
by Scrateshooter
Thu Feb 26, 2009 12:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The bolt gun that replaced the lever.
Replies: 3
Views: 937

Re: The bolt gun that replaced the lever.

I received the new low swing safety for the FN Mauser, it is constructed differently than the original one. I am going to take the old safety and modify the bolt shroud on my VZ-24 so I can use it. Deer must die and I have the rest of the year to prepare, hogs better stay clear of me as well.
by Scrateshooter
Sun Feb 22, 2009 12:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The bolt gun that replaced the lever.
Replies: 3
Views: 937

The bolt gun that replaced the lever.

http://mscg.yuku.com/topic/4129/master/1/

Sorry for the link, that sight host photos. It makes documentation quicker.

I was using a Glenfield Model 30 half tube in 30-30 for my truck gun. I decided to try to church up the old Glenfield from 1967, I had already replaced every screw on it.
by Scrateshooter
Sun Feb 15, 2009 3:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pic's of new guns
Replies: 7
Views: 1320

Re: Pic's of new guns

mescalero1 wrote:I have that in 8 shot .22Magnum, 4" blue
That is the one I wanted.

I would like to get the 5" .22lr model and do the home gunsmithing thing to it. They have a double action trigger pull like you would not believe.
by Scrateshooter
Sun Feb 15, 2009 3:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another tool
Replies: 7
Views: 735

Re: Another tool

Modoc ED wrote:Nice gun -- great trade. I'd keep that and give your Mom the S&W Model 10-5 5" pencil barrel.
Do you think the .22 mag will be too brisk for her?

Grandpa has the .44 mag version, the Bulldog.
by Scrateshooter
Sun Feb 15, 2009 1:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another tool
Replies: 7
Views: 735

Another tool

I sold my washer and dryer when I moved to Tucson and the guy asked if I would take this instead of the $200. Vintage Charter Arms Pathfinder in .22 WMR http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/scrateshooter/pathfinder/CharterPathfinder22WMR002.jpg http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/scrateshooter/...
by Scrateshooter
Sat Feb 14, 2009 10:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New deer/hog project.
Replies: 12
Views: 1571

Re: New deer/hog project.

The barrel is free floated.

I ordered a Bold trigger last night. I just need Grandpa (JerryB) to steer me towards some loads for it so I can finally start reloading.
by Scrateshooter
Sat Feb 14, 2009 2:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New deer/hog project.
Replies: 12
Views: 1571

New deer/hog project.

I was on the way to Wal-Mart to acquire a Stevens 200 and a Mossberg 100 ATR both in .308 so I could do an experiment. Well this one pawn shop I stopped at superbowl Sunday had a FEG Hi Power for $399. I tried to get it for $350 out the door and they told me they just got it in, I said ok I will be ...
by Scrateshooter
Thu Feb 12, 2009 12:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: puma's, the rifle.
Replies: 23
Views: 3161

Re: puma's, the rifle.

I reckon that I have been just plumb lucky to have an Interarms Rossi 92 .357 and a Rossi 92 .45 Colt that both shoot just as well as my 1917 Winchester 1892 32WCF. No complaints about these two junk piles. I sure am glad I didn't wind up with the stuff old Buck talks about, I reckon the Lord just ...
by Scrateshooter
Wed Feb 11, 2009 11:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My airsoft collection (not seriously)
Replies: 1
Views: 396

My airsoft collection (not seriously)

Yes JerryB is my Grandpa, so don't forget to flame him.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUhPX_ndpP0
by Scrateshooter
Tue Jan 27, 2009 12:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My first lever action rimfire.
Replies: 12
Views: 885

Re: My first lever action rimfire.

Don't worry Granpa I will put some rabbits on it. These jackrabbits aren't too hard to kill, I have taken a many with a Ruger Mk. II pistol.
by Scrateshooter
Mon Jan 26, 2009 10:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My first lever action rimfire.
Replies: 12
Views: 885

My first lever action rimfire.

I went into a pawn shop to look for a Hi Point C9 and instead walked out with this:
BL22 008.JPG
BL22 001.JPG
It is a Browning BL22. I went through it and cleaned it, she wasn't babied but being of high build quality it wasn't hurt either. If it was any prettier I wouldn't want to fire it.
by Scrateshooter
Tue Jan 20, 2009 10:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: H&K 91 clone PTR 91
Replies: 6
Views: 1654

Re: OT: H&K 91 clone PTR 91

I'm being offered a good deal on this rifle with 6 20 rnd mags. It is a very heavy rifle. Kinda sorta looks like a FAL? Ya'all have any information on this rifle? http://www.gunblast.com/images/RKCampbell_Warhorses/02.jpg I used to have one, they are a robust rifle but I would shoot one first. It w...
by Scrateshooter
Tue Jan 20, 2009 10:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - anybody have a 20 rd 308 mag?
Replies: 11
Views: 1274

Re: OT - anybody have a 20 rd 308 mag?

I'm looking for the mag well or external dimensions of 20 round 308 magazines. I have a mag I want to Franken and am looking for the donor bottom half I have a 13 or so HK G3 magazines, I can send you a couple if you want. I never sell my magazines with a gun, especially hi-caps (I hate calling the...
by Scrateshooter
Mon Jul 28, 2008 7:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Interesting test
Replies: 12
Views: 1502

Re: OT- Interesting test

Thanks Grampa (JerryB), I read that thread here a while back and was amazed how this was done with standard velocity/match ammo going about 1050 fps. We do work out here on jackrabbits with .22s at about 120 meters using Winchester Xpert ammunition, it comes out of the tube at 1220fps. It is just as...