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by azzhandler
Fri Apr 21, 2023 3:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which way to go ?
Replies: 10
Views: 521

Which way to go ?

Picking up a new to me Winchester 64 chambered in 32 spl, and will be shipping it to JES just as soon as I get it home for a rebore to either 38-55 or 375 win.
I'd like to beable to shoot both cast and jacketed, and I tend to like speed, so which would be a better choice?
Thanks
by azzhandler
Fri Apr 21, 2023 3:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which way to go ?
Replies: 1
Views: 122

Which way to go ?

Picking up a new to me Winchester 64 chambered in 32 spl, and will be shipping it to JES just as soon as I get it home for a rebore to either 38-55 or 375 win.
I'd like to beable to shoot both cast and jacketed, and I tend to like speed, so which would be a better choice?
Thanks
by azzhandler
Tue Sep 05, 2017 7:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Been a good week
Replies: 4
Views: 1040

Re: Been a good week

I wish this gun was chambered in either 284 Winchester or in 358, I already have a browning BLR in 284, so have another levergun shooting a very capable but different cartridge isn't all bad,,,,, can't wait to get the rifle, sent the money order and the FFL papers out in the mail today
by azzhandler
Sun Sep 03, 2017 10:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Been a good week
Replies: 4
Views: 1040

Been a good week

So earlier this week I go to a local gun store to purchase a browning 1886 grade II, unfortunately the rifle had already sold, ๐Ÿ˜ž , but while looking around I find a Marlin 1895 pre-safety in very good condition , found out it was made in 1976,,,,,, and then today I run across a custom Winchester 88,...
by azzhandler
Thu Aug 03, 2017 12:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Target backing
Replies: 14
Views: 3570

Re: Target backing

Conveyor belt works great and lasts a very long time
by azzhandler
Mon May 01, 2017 2:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BFR revolvers
Replies: 14
Views: 3441

Re: BFR revolvers

Fairfax Firearms is going to do the work, he assures me there will be no issues with cylinder gap blast he uses a guard like on the Taurus judge,,,, if you go to their website and click on the rifles section he has pictures of various models that he does( no pictures of BFR) but it'll look like the ...
by azzhandler
Sun Apr 30, 2017 4:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BFR revolvers
Replies: 14
Views: 3441

Re: BFR revolvers

I just bought 1 in 460s&w , I'm going to shoot it some then ship if off to a gunsmith in VT. and have it converted to a revolving carbine๐Ÿ˜œ
by azzhandler
Sat Apr 08, 2017 1:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Repro original henry
Replies: 4
Views: 1059

Repro original henry

I'm considering getting a iron frame Henry in 44-40 and wondering how hot of a load the gun can take ?
The rifle will mainly be used for plinking and deer hunting in Ohio . Thanks in advance
by azzhandler
Sat Apr 08, 2017 1:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning BLR lever
Replies: 34
Views: 8004

Re: Browning BLR lever

I've currently own 2 , chambered in 284 win and 450 Marlin, and also had 1 in 308,, sold the 308 when I bought the 284, they have all shot great,
I'll buy another as soon as I run across the right deal on a 243 ๐Ÿ‘
by azzhandler
Wed Dec 28, 2016 3:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Our Little Fox Buddy Is Getting Brave
Replies: 25
Views: 2575

Re: Our Little Fox Buddy Is Getting Brave

I don't know whoever said wolves ain't smart,, but I'll guarantee my wolf is smarter than any of the dogs I've owned
by azzhandler
Fri Aug 12, 2016 5:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever Action Shotguns in Oz
Replies: 5
Views: 1884

Re: Lever Action Shotguns in Oz

Kessler made lever action shotguns also, they were made for 3 or 4 years in the early 50's...
I have 1 , not the highest quality made gun, but it actually works really well,,,,
by azzhandler
Sat May 11, 2013 10:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When do we get a mans rimfire then?
Replies: 48
Views: 3908

Re: When do we get a mans rimfire then?

I like my 5mm alot better then my 17hmr, I mostly just use it for around the barn yard, shooting critters that dont need to be around, groundhogs, coons skunks and stray cats the 5mm seems to thump them alot harder then the 17
by azzhandler
Sat Oct 06, 2012 6:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hard to believe it's almost 50 years old
Replies: 18
Views: 2296

Re: Hard to believe it's almost 50 years old

My cousin still drives datsuns, he has seven of them stashed away in his barn, they run forever, and if you keep them out of the salt they dont rott too fast, amazing that those datsun cars built in the late 70's early 80's got 42 mpg, wish I could talk him out of 1 of the station wagons.
by azzhandler
Tue Sep 25, 2012 1:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My son just picked up an 88 in .284
Replies: 3
Views: 786

Re: My son just picked up an 88 in .284

Got to love the 284, mine is a BLR
by azzhandler
Thu Aug 23, 2012 5:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old bikers getting killed
Replies: 83
Views: 8594

Re: Old bikers getting killed

I was hit while on my roadking last october while waiting on oncoming traffic so I could turn left, the lady hit me from behind doing over 40 mph and never hit the brakes, I ended up on her trunk, she never got out of her car to see if I was ok, and had the gall to tell the state patrol she barely b...
by azzhandler
Tue Apr 03, 2012 6:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Free Easter Bunny Drawing - .300 Savage Brass - WINNER !
Replies: 13
Views: 2503

Re: Free Easter Bunny Drawing - Box/20 .300 Savage Brass

Please add me to the list, I have a savage 99 and not even shot it yet :|
by azzhandler
Tue Mar 13, 2012 4:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many love to shoot but don't hunt?
Replies: 52
Views: 5108

Re: How many love to shoot but don't hunt?

I love to hunt, I hunt anything I can with fur or feather, and I hunt alot. but I am also a gunjunkie, :D have been for as long as I can remember <im 43 > I have around 80 guns of all different flavors, I am the type guy that has a different gun for every occasion, but the ones I like the most are m...
by azzhandler
Sun Mar 11, 2012 8:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your best lever action deer picture
Replies: 39
Views: 6375

Re: Your best lever action deer picture

here is last years buck < sorry no gun > but was a kessler arms 12 ga. that I turned into a slug gun http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m225/azzhandler/DSCN0112.jpg http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m225/azzhandler/DSCN0684-1.jpg and this is from a few yrs ago in kentucky browning 1885 in 7mag http...
by azzhandler
Sat Mar 10, 2012 12:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: squirrel rifle deluxe?
Replies: 1
Views: 968

squirrel rifle deluxe?

here is 1 for those days when squirrels dont leave their den tree
http://youtu.be/xohy9gWz7kk
by azzhandler
Wed Oct 26, 2011 6:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How do you clean leather
Replies: 9
Views: 1385

Re: How do you clean leather

I clean my saddles with LEXOIL and it doesnt darken them murphy's oil soap will work also but might darken the leather
by azzhandler
Wed Oct 26, 2011 6:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Found a A-5
Replies: 52
Views: 5441

Re: Found a A-5

Hey pitchy, soon as I heal up a bit, I will dig around, I have a barrel that was already cut off when I bought the gun, I own 6 auto 5's the sweet sixteen with ventilated rib being my very favorite of all, I got hit by a car while on my motorcycle, was sitting still waiting to turn left when I was h...
by azzhandler
Thu Oct 20, 2011 8:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sounds like a PH is needed in OH
Replies: 17
Views: 2127

Re: Sounds like a PH is needed in OH

I dont see much difference in what this guy did, and what our government has done with wolves in certain parts of the country.
by azzhandler
Wed Sep 28, 2011 6:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: New, Improved Ultra Classic Tomorrow
Replies: 19
Views: 2969

Re: OT: New, Improved Ultra Classic Tomorrow

I have a 01 roadking with a 88 motor, It has a stage II big bore kit with cam, gear drive and a power commander, and screaming eagle pipes, it walks away from my buddies 96 incher, I believe the gear drive is the secret.
by azzhandler
Fri Aug 05, 2011 7:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Say Blaine hows that new Harley running.
Replies: 4
Views: 759

Re: OT- Say Blaine hows that new Harley running.

what size engine does your bike have? I have a 01 roadking with stage 2 big bore kit,makes it a 95 incher, some cam work, gear drive, and a power commander, it eats up stock 96 inchers, I dont see the need for more power on a bagger, but I'm sure a 127 " would be more fun :twisted:
by azzhandler
Mon Aug 01, 2011 6:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning BLR
Replies: 36
Views: 9939

Re: Browning BLR

I've had 2 BLR's 1st 1 was a 308, only sold it off after I bought my 284 winchester, this gun will never be sold, with handloads it is basically running neck in neck with 7 mag velocity wise, for the critters I am going to hunt I see no need for any other caliber.
by azzhandler
Sun Jul 24, 2011 12:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT, think your good ?
Replies: 15
Views: 2592

Re: OT, think your good ?

kinda cool, how he uses his engine guards to turn, I am guessing most guys wouldnt want to be shaveing off their chrome the way the cop is :o .... but hey when it's not your bike....... RIDE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT!!!!!! :mrgreen:
by azzhandler
Sat Jul 23, 2011 8:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT, think your good ?
Replies: 15
Views: 2592

OT, think your good ?

I considered myself a very good rider, until I watched this guy, I would not even attempt this on my roadking, but would love to try it on a city owned bike :D


http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A ... =kAQDSSCP1
by azzhandler
Mon Jul 18, 2011 5:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Opinions on lever 22's?
Replies: 43
Views: 7846

Re: Opinions on lever 22's?

I like most any lever-22, here are a few picture is missing 2 marlin 39a http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m225/azzhandler/DSCN0246.jpg this taurus probably gets used the most, it has a very slick action, light and trim ,easy to carry, and holds plenty of 22 shorts :mrgreen: just wish I had bought ...
by azzhandler
Sat Jun 11, 2011 12:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - .22 Martini gurus, need some learnin'
Replies: 9
Views: 1675

Re: OT - .22 Martini gurus, need some learnin'

I have 2 martini's both are heavy target rifles, a right handed action international mkI that is stocked left handed, and a fully left handed international mkII, the mkI is the most accurate 22 rifle I have ever shot, I own winchester 52's, 2 anschutzes 1413 and a 1813, Brno #4, several stevens and ...
by azzhandler
Sat Jun 04, 2011 3:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another OT question for you Harley drivers
Replies: 37
Views: 5618

Re: Another OT question for you Harley drivers

with " very little " practice you can ride like some of these guy's :shock:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Re4-vw6 ... re=related

( turn volume up )
by azzhandler
Fri Jun 03, 2011 9:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another OT question for you Harley drivers
Replies: 37
Views: 5618

Re: Another OT question for you Harley drivers

picking up I Harley touring bike is no problem at all, here is something that my cousin patented, I can lift my roadking up off its side with 1 finger, www.uprightmfg.com check out the video, I know it is not for everyone, but it works great, I use mine to lay my bike over on it's side to detail the...
by azzhandler
Fri Jun 03, 2011 1:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another OT question for you Harley drivers
Replies: 37
Views: 5618

Re: Another OT question for you Harley drivers

I would say it depends on how good of a rider you are, if your just beginning to ride, the sportster is a great bike to learn on, if you are mainly going to use it for around town and short trips, the sportsters work great for that, but if you are going to take longer trips or ride on the freeway mu...
by azzhandler
Sat Apr 02, 2011 5:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Motorcycle pictures
Replies: 156
Views: 20841

Re: Motorcycle pictures

1. 01 HD Roadking ( afew upgrades) my favorite 2. 91 HD Sportster 1200 custom, my 1st bike 3. 76 Yamaha RD400, 2 stroke, most fun to ride from stop light to stop light :twisted: 4. Suzuki GT550, 3 cylinder 2 stroke - almost complete project ( needs paint 5. Suzuki GT380, 3 cylinder 2 stroke- almost ...
by azzhandler
Fri Apr 01, 2011 12:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Deer pics, dead or alive.
Replies: 39
Views: 7107

Re: Deer pics, dead or alive.

heres some more http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m225/azzhandler/coltsansuch021.jpg http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m225/azzhandler/coltsansuch014.jpg http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m225/azzhandler/hunting006.jpg I will have to scan afew more pictures, the buck with the antler that drops do...
by azzhandler
Fri Apr 01, 2011 12:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Deer pics, dead or alive.
Replies: 39
Views: 7107

Re: Deer pics, dead or alive.

2010 ohio buck http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m225/azzhandler/DSCN0684-1.jpg 2009 ohio http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m225/azzhandler/DSCN0220.jpg 2009 ky http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m225/azzhandler/DSCN0205.jpg more from yrs past http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m225/azzhandler/DSC...
by azzhandler
Sat Mar 12, 2011 8:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-I'm now the newest member of the workforce
Replies: 23
Views: 3093

Re: OT-I'm now the newest member of the workforce

I was in the same boat, I was fired from a job that I had held for 11 yrs, Im not 1 to get screwed and say thank you! I got tired of having to do others peoples jobs, because they were to lazy or unable to do it, I was a maintenance man at a private university, after yrs of getting crapped on and ha...
by azzhandler
Sat Mar 12, 2011 6:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT..Best Vehicle you ever had....and gas prices
Replies: 70
Views: 9279

Re: OT..Best Vehicle you ever had....and gas prices

My very favorite was a 1953 chevy 3100 truck, all original except for the front bumper, didnt really like the single I-beam suspension, didnt like the poor power of the straight 6 motor, hated the vaccum controled winshield wipers, hated that the cab size, hated that the seat was not adjustable, the...
by azzhandler
Thu Mar 10, 2011 5:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Honda Motorcycles
Replies: 8
Views: 1990

Re: OT - Honda Motorcycles

twist throttle...... worry about the small stuff later....... love my bikes!!!
by azzhandler
Fri Mar 04, 2011 8:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Winchester 75
Replies: 15
Views: 2273

Re: OT - Winchester 75

use a quality standard velocity target ammo in that gun and it will produce tiny little " bug holes " for you, while not quite as good as the winchester 52, it is still a fine rifle, try some wolf match target in it, its pretty decent target ammo, and wont hurt your wallet to bad, $50- $60...
by azzhandler
Fri Mar 04, 2011 8:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When y'all put a gun up, what do y'all do?
Replies: 28
Views: 4283

Re: When y'all put a gun up, what do y'all do?

I use SUPER LUBE, it doesnt evaporate like wd-40 does, doesnt seem to run either, so far I have had great luck with it, really works well for slicking up the actions
by azzhandler
Tue Mar 01, 2011 1:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry Golden Boy
Replies: 9
Views: 2160

Re: Henry Golden Boy

if you are going to mount a scope on it, you might want to go with the regular levergun, the golden boys are not scope friendly, because of the drop in the stock
by azzhandler
Mon Feb 28, 2011 11:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: T-Bolt Browning 22
Replies: 14
Views: 2058

Re: O/T T-Bolt Browning 22

I have a 70's model, shoots great with the factory peeps, trigger can be made to be decent, they are kind of light weight, but for a small game hunting gun, I love it
by azzhandler
Sun Feb 27, 2011 4:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - I ordered a boat anchor yesterday !
Replies: 38
Views: 5147

Re: OT - I ordered a boat anchor yesterday !

I never cared for the looks of the Glocks, had the 1st model 17, and it shot ok, after getting used to it, but I wouldnt take 3 glocks for 1 of my tuned browning Hi-powers :shock:
by azzhandler
Fri Feb 25, 2011 10:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-flashlights
Replies: 40
Views: 5106

Re: OT-flashlights

check e-bay, and some other websites, you can buy the exact same lights as the surefires,ultrafires, xlr250 kill light, ect. straight from hong kong for around $20 with shipping, they normally take about 3 weeks to get delivered though, there was many threads on the predator masters website discussi...
by azzhandler
Fri Feb 25, 2011 9:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Browning a bolt shotgun
Replies: 5
Views: 1171

Re: OT Browning a bolt shotgun

I have 1 of the originals, mine is the smooth bore with rifled choke, and also has the turkey choke, they are very nice, I am glad to see that now maybe a can buy a fully rifled barrel for it, that way I can shoot sabots through it, I bought it about 6 yrs ago and gave about a third of what they wan...
by azzhandler
Thu Feb 24, 2011 12:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Remington Model 11
Replies: 11
Views: 2644

Re: OT Remington Model 11

there is a reason why the auto-5s were in production for 97 yrs :mrgreen: chances are you will like it,
by azzhandler
Thu Feb 24, 2011 12:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-But, It Has Levers On It
Replies: 15
Views: 2658

Re: OT-But, It Has Levers On It

I love rideing my old 2-strokes 76-yamaha RD400, and suzuki gt 550 and 350, they are a blast, and I mean a blast from stop light to stop light they are hard to beat, :shock: but for pure comfort Ill stick to my roadking, poor 1200 sportster hardly gets to see daylight
by azzhandler
Wed Feb 23, 2011 2:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Remington Model 11
Replies: 11
Views: 2644

Re: OT Remington Model 11

I own 8 browning a-5's and 1 model 11 < english stock > there is a big difference between a 16 ga and the sweet 16, the 16 ga is built on a 12 ga. frame, the sweet 16 is built on a 20 ga frame, ventilated rib barrels for the sweet 16's sell for just about as much as the whole 12 & 20 ga. guns do.
by azzhandler
Wed Feb 02, 2011 7:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Using the Lee Classic Loader .......step #3
Replies: 24
Views: 4165

Re: Using the Lee Classic Loader .......step #3

I loaded my 243 for many years without a mishap, couple of years ago I ran across 3 sets of tools for 12 ga 16 ga and a set for 410, I have not tried loading with any of the shotgun tools, I actually only wanted the set for the 410, but the man said I had to buy all 3 sets as 1, so I paid him his $1...
by azzhandler
Wed Feb 02, 2011 7:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CCI mini mags no more!
Replies: 21
Views: 3252

Re: CCI mini mags no more!

I like the stingers and velocitors, in 22 LR, Im a fan of the 5mm mag also, dont know your laws but if limited to rimfire, I would get a 5mm mag, if centerfire and noise isnt a problem I would grab my 17 remington, the 17 remmy is very fur friendly