I've never heard of a 38-55 carbide die set, hopefully someone else has.Rube Burrows wrote: ↑Mon Feb 04, 2019 5:11 pmI would like to see if anyone out there has a set of carbide 38-55 dies that they would want to trade for a brand new set of .45 colt dies?
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- Wed Feb 06, 2019 12:41 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: WTT: RCBS Carbide .45 Colt Dies
- Replies: 10
- Views: 288
Re: WTT: RCBS Carbide .45 Colt Dies
- Sun Dec 30, 2018 2:23 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Nice to see someone with Balls in the White House...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 542
Re: Nice to see someone with Balls in the White House...
Michelle Obama wasn't the President but technically was in the White House before Donald Trump.
- Sun Dec 09, 2018 8:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need Help With Loading 38 55
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1218
Re: Need Help With Loading 38 55
Everyone else above gave excellent advice.....I purposely left out option number 3 as it is taken by some to be in poor reloading practices, but I've been doing it for over 40 years with probably a dozen 38-55 rifles over the years accounting for ???? thousands and thousands of rounds. I feel so sa...
- Fri Nov 30, 2018 11:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Win. 1965 model 94 pre and post info
- Replies: 19
- Views: 674
Re: Win. 1965 model 94 pre and post info
Nature of the beast! No offense, but the 1964 and somewhat later vintage '94s were truly poor excuses for what had been Winchesters flagship model for 70 years. Stamped tin parts, sintered-steel receivers, birch stocks, etc, etc. All of them that I ever encountered functioned just as yours is. If t...
- Mon Oct 29, 2018 1:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tickets on sale!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 489
Re: Tickets on sale!
I'll just pretend that I'm drowning in my bath tub instead. It'll be cheaper and a lot warmer.
- Mon Oct 22, 2018 7:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The .38 Super
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2114
Re: The .38 Super
At one point in time I owned a Llama full size .38 Super....however back then the only .38 Super ammunition available was Remington 130gr hollowpoint. The Remington hollowpoints would not feed in the Llama! But then Remington also made a FMJ .38ACP load and these would run in the Llama(same cartrid...
- Mon Oct 22, 2018 2:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The .38 Super
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2114
Re: The .38 Super
Bill, I especially like Wideners 38 Super 121g JHP.
- Mon Oct 22, 2018 1:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The .38 Super
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2114
Re: The .38 Super
I've been carrying a 70 Series Government model for 42 years. Paid $175 out the door brand new. Have taken about every small and medium game with it along with several deer. I load my own mostly using jacketed slugs.
- Thu Sep 13, 2018 8:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The ideal 'if only one gun' carbine...
- Replies: 57
- Views: 4058
Re: The ideal 'if only one gun' carbine...
Ok, I can't decide between two. I guess it would depend on where I'm going to ride out the storm. Either my Rossi m92 in 480R or my Mini-14. The 480 holds 10+1 rounds and can drop any critter in the north American continent. A good choice if I'm headed to the wilderness. The Mini-14 looks almost hou...
- Thu Aug 23, 2018 12:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What knives did they use? Really!
- Replies: 42
- Views: 4597
Re: What knives did they use? Really!
I still have my Grandpa's sheath knife, a Marble Arms. It's been sharpened a bunch of times but still carries a good edge. He was a guide in the U.P. of Michigan in the 1920's - 1940's.
- Tue Aug 07, 2018 2:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 92 Feeding and Bullet Profile
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2082
Re: Winchester 92 Feeding and Bullet Profile
Jeff, I had the same issue on a couple of my M92 carbines. Solved it by casting my own bullets with a large meplat bullet design. It seems that a bullet design with more of a point allows the bullet to sag rather than lift as it moves forward. A large flat instead of a rounded point fixes the problem.
- Sun Jun 24, 2018 8:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Factory New 32 Winchester Special
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1350
Re: Factory New 32 Winchester Special
I have three 32 Win levers and have taken dozens of white tail with them. I have a pre-war and two pre-64 carbines. I absolutely love the cartridge. I shoot my own reloads mostly, but keep a dozen boxes of factory loads in a stash. I’ve come to expect one shot kills, but if I ever need a second shot...
- Wed May 02, 2018 12:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What knives did they use? Really!
- Replies: 42
- Views: 4597
Re: What knives did they use? Really!
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/57/ee/fa/57eefa58ad9943bf0830fc626dfce561.jpg I've been carrying the same SCHRADE WALDEN USA 165 OLD TIMER for over 50 years. It was recommended to me by an Alaskan guide as a professional workhorse knife that won't break under the heaviest use. He was...
- Sun Mar 18, 2018 2:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Other than Guns what do you like to do??
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2463
Re: Other than Guns what do you like to do??
Collect fine art from dead artists.
Repair 200+ year old violins.
Collect fine Chinese porcelain.
Facet gemstones from rough.
Fishing.
Volunteer to help traumatized kids (counseling).
Repair 200+ year old violins.
Collect fine Chinese porcelain.
Facet gemstones from rough.
Fishing.
Volunteer to help traumatized kids (counseling).
- Tue Jan 09, 2018 6:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 38-55 LF - Pros & Cons
- Replies: 9
- Views: 769
Re: 38-55 LF - Pros & Cons
My third year of production 1894 rifle with a 26" tapered octagonal barrel has a slugged bore of .379. The bore is dark but still shows decent rifling. I get 4" groups at 100 yards on a good day.
- Tue Jan 09, 2018 1:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old .32 Spl. Deer and Bear
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1178
Re: Old .32 Spl. Deer and Bear
Nice whitetail and bear. I love the 32 Special and have carried one hunting it for the past 42 years. I have a pre-64 Winchester model 64 and a pre-64 model 94 carbine that I switch between. Between the two, I've taken dozens of whitetails and a handful of bear. Also many medium sized game. A fine c...
- Tue May 23, 2017 4:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Elk with 45 Colt rifle?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1419
Re: Elk with 45 Colt rifle?
On a moving cow, 50-75 yards. On a still cow target, 100-110 yards as long as you can place your shot well.
- Mon Apr 10, 2017 1:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why these .30-30 case neck splits?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1340
Re: Why these .30-30 case neck splits?
claybob86, I don't think it's your powder type or charge weight. 31 grains of W748 is a fine and accurate load for a lever action when pushing a 170 grain jacketed bullet. Have you checked bullet diameter with a micrometer yet? Just to be sure. What does the bore look like?
- Mon Mar 27, 2017 3:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .410 derringers. Thoughts?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 3288
Re: .410 derringers. Thoughts?
I am the original purchaser of one of the first stainless steel American Derringer Company 45 Colt/410 pistols ever made. I paid $110 for it from the factory and have carried it off and on for about 40 years. That company is long gone or is now known as Bond. I've fired 45 Colt, 410 Shot, 410 Bucksh...
- Fri Mar 24, 2017 3:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just For Argument's Sake....
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1703
Re: Just For Argument's Sake....
Quite a few to choose from so it's not an easy choice but I've decided on my Rossi Model 92 in 480 Ruger. It's got those fancy fiber optic sights that glow brightly and it holds 11 rounds of 380 grain flat point. Doesn't matter what I shoot, it makes a WOMP sound. Makes me chuckle every time.
- Tue Mar 14, 2017 1:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Phone scam? question
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1116
Re: Phone scam? question
The wife keeps getting calls from number +91 80 3350 3000 We don't answer. I can find no reference to it on the internet. I suspect a scam. I can also find no reference to what the + sign has to do with the number. 91 is area (code?) for India. :?: :?: :?: :?: :?: :?: Definitely a scam. Yes, 91 is ...
- Sat Jun 18, 2016 3:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: belt recommendation?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3114
Re: belt recommendation?
The "50 Year Amish Belt" available through Amazon for $59 will last you a lifetime.
- Wed Jun 15, 2016 5:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1892 Receiver Strength vs 1894
- Replies: 33
- Views: 7370
Re: 1892 Receiver Strength vs 1894
....I would think that with a 44 Mag or 45 with Ruger loads, a 92 would get to the point where things would be very unpleasant and you would probably hurt yourself before you hurt your rifle. Someone mentioned the 454 Casull earlier. I read a couple of articles on it and if I recall correctly the o...
- Fri Jan 22, 2016 3:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Two guns that no serious outdoorsman should be without.
- Replies: 74
- Views: 8270
Re: Two guns that no serious outdoorsman should be without.
I have grown partial to my Puma lever M92 in 480 Ruger. Twelve rounds of 390 grain lead cast ready to sling feels pretty good.
My carry revolver is a 6 1/2" S&W model 29-1 nickel, custom shop tuned.
My carry revolver is a 6 1/2" S&W model 29-1 nickel, custom shop tuned.
- Wed Dec 16, 2015 4:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Your go to Lever Gun?
- Replies: 66
- Views: 3427
Re: Your go to Lever Gun?
I'd grab my Rossi '92 in 480 Ruger. I handload my own and love the rifle.
My old standby would be a 1956 Model 94 Winchester in 32 Winchester. A great little carbine that has taken many deer.
My old standby would be a 1956 Model 94 Winchester in 32 Winchester. A great little carbine that has taken many deer.
- Sun Aug 23, 2015 3:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anybody Have To Use A CPAP Machine?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1409
Re: Anybody Have To Use A CPAP Machine?
I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea a few months back. My Doc suggested a CPAP machine. I researched the topic and saw that many people use an apnea mouth guard instead of a CPAP machine. My dentist was familiar with the mouth guard and made one for me. I love it. I feel so much better and sleep...
- Wed May 13, 2015 11:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How Did Grandpa Ever Get A Deer.
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1785
Re: How Did Grandpa Ever Get A Deer.
I've been carrying a Winchester model 64 in 32 Win Special for a bit over 40 years. It's still taking venison.
- Tue Apr 21, 2015 2:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Kit To Reload .22 Rimfire
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1216
Re: Kit To Reload .22 Rimfire
I believe I will just stick with fancy store bought 22 shells. I've been setting aside a brick here and there and now have a lifetime supply. My average cost over 30 years works out to be 1.8 cents per.
- Wed Dec 10, 2014 3:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Turnbull's Big Bore Classics
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4710
Re: Turnbull's Big Bore Classics
Wow, you fellas must be financially well off to be spending that kind of money. I was fortunate to find one of the rare Rossi Puma in 480 Ruger back when they were cheap. I spent a couple of hours slicking it up and it's now smooth as glass. I cast my own gas check 390 grain leads using a six cavity...
- Sun Nov 30, 2014 10:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Made my decision on what to do about a truck "rifle"
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2457
Re: Made my decision on what to do about a truck "rifle"
I ended up using a Sig556 pistol to make mine. I like it a lot.


- Fri Sep 26, 2014 12:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 22 lr ammo for self defense/survival
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1026
Re: 22 lr ammo for self defense/survival
I would see a difference between a survival situation and an EOTWAWKI situation. I also see a different need depending on geographic location. Alaska survival: a big bore rifle for bear/elk and a S&W K-22 for small game. Washington/Oregon survival near a city: a suppressed Savage Mk-II 22 rifle and ...
- Tue Jun 10, 2014 5:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rossi in 480 Ruger...scarce...?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1981
Re: Rossi in 480 Ruger...scarce...?
Not only has Rossi confirmed that only 100 Model 92 carbines were made in 480 Ruger caliber, but those 100 carbines consisted of quite a few different variations. Stainless or Blued 16" or 20" Fiber optic front sight, rear steel Fiber optic front, fiber optic rear Steel front, steel rear sight Bolt ...
- Thu Jan 10, 2013 6:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: new to lever guns
- Replies: 29
- Views: 819
Re: new to lever guns
The Rossi M92 is an excellent choice for any pistol cartridge and one in .357 would be a perfect match.
For lever action .22s, Browning, Winchester, Marlin and Henry are all good choices. I'm pretty sure even Rossi makes one in 22 also.
For lever action .22s, Browning, Winchester, Marlin and Henry are all good choices. I'm pretty sure even Rossi makes one in 22 also.
- Tue Jan 08, 2013 3:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What is your favorite loading manual?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 607
Re: What is your favorite loading manual?
Ken Waters Pet Loads
- Mon Jan 07, 2013 2:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Short Barrel Accuracy With A Scope
- Replies: 14
- Views: 405
Re: Short Barrel Accuracy With A Scope
I think we're looking at quite a few different factors. Bullet design, bullet weight deviation, bullet velocity, bullet spin, bullet stabilization, sight radius, execution of shot. I don't think a bullet will achieve stability for long range accuracy if fired from a 1 inch barrel, though it may have...
- Sun Jan 06, 2013 5:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lets talk 401 Winchester
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1059
Re: Lets talk 401 Winchester
I have enjoyed owning and shooting many different firearms over the years, Winchester's 401 and 351 were two of them. On the plus side both were a hoot to own and shoot. They did have a downside however. The design was known for cracking the forend and butt stocks and it lived up to it's reputation....
- Tue Jan 01, 2013 2:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I guess levers aren't cool...
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1139
Re: I guess levers aren't cool...
Congrats Oly, those Rossi 92's are great little guns. I have a .357, 44 mag and a 480 Ruger. All slick as could be and 100% reliable. I hope to see a range report from yours.
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- Sat Dec 22, 2012 7:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: In praise of the Ruger Mini-14...
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1211
Re: In praise of the Ruger Mini-14...
With my early issue Mini-14 and Mini-30 I had 2"-3" at a hundred yards depending on ammo. Not bad and both accounted for a bunch of coyote and deer. I sold em both back some years when I needed money for another project. Couple of years ago I picked up a new blued Mini-14 with the improved barrel. W...
- Thu Dec 20, 2012 4:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: In praise of the Ruger Mini-14...
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1211
Re: In praise of the Ruger Mini-14...
Actually, the Mini-14 is more of an upgrade to the M1 Carbine than a decendant of the M14 or M1A. :) If a person does a side by side quick glance, this is absolutely the impression, however it's not true. "History The Mini-14 was first introduced in 1974 by Ruger. The name Mini-14 is derived from t...
- Wed Dec 19, 2012 2:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: YAY! Me gottum Model 64
- Replies: 17
- Views: 412
Re: YAY! Me gottum Model 64
Very nice! I love the 32 Special in a Winchester M64. Mine is the same model except that I've worn most of the bluing off after 40 years of carrying. Still an excellent shooter. Wow, that one is beutiful!! Congrats
- Mon Dec 10, 2012 1:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ever have a LED (flashlight bulb) grow CRYSTALS...?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 651
Re: Ever have a LED (flashlight bulb) grow CRYSTALS...?
You wouldn't happen to have a packet of silica gel in your gunsafe would you?AJMD429 wrote:As you can see, the 'crystal' growth is not just on the outside of the plastic (?) LED, but actually is also inside it.
- Tue Dec 04, 2012 4:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Chiappa Triple Threat Shotgun
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1771
Re: Chiappa Triple Threat Shotgun
That video is a riot :D Not sure of the application though. Too heavy for upland game, too weird for home defense :mrgreen: Me: Stop or I'll shoot Bad Guy: What is that thing? Me: It's a gun BG: No way Me: Yes way, better stop BG: Laughs and keeps coming BANGBANGBANG Prosecutor: You did what with wh...
- Sat Nov 10, 2012 6:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone shooting a Sig 556?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 457
Re: Anyone shooting a Sig 556?
Anything made in the last four to five years from Sig USA is suspect, the 556's being among the more suspect. This is so not true. Have a few Sigs including a couple of 556 and I would trust either Sig 556 over an AR platform any day. Thousands of rounds and not a single failure to feed or fire. Ac...
- Mon Oct 08, 2012 3:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Alaska - rifles and COLD storage
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1314
Re: Alaska - rifles and COLD storage
It is quite probable that the temperature will reach -80 below in some areas and wind chill will need to be subtracted from that. -80 minus another 50 for wind chill = -130 degress F is quite possible and in some areas probable.
- Mon Oct 08, 2012 2:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .30 carbine... Am I missing something?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 2005
Re: .30 carbine... Am I missing something?
I carried a 30 Carbine back in the late '70s deer hunting. Wasn't too impressed with it as a deer cartridge, but at the time I was using hardball ammo. Never lost a deer, but often needed more than one hit. Also tried a Winchester 351 and 401 around the same time with similar results. Next carried a...
- Thu Sep 06, 2012 11:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Weights differ between Rossi, Chiappa and Winchester 92's??
- Replies: 9
- Views: 882
Re: Weights differ between Rossi, Chiappa and Winchester 92's??
I wouldn't take the Rossi stated weight too serious. Rossi has quite a bit of latitude in choosing wood and that wood is of many species. I have a Rossi M92 with wood that is near blond and very light and another Rossi M92 with walnut which is dark and heavy. I suppose the M92 they weighed that day ...
- Tue Aug 28, 2012 1:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Oregon Arms Collectors BIG SHOW 8/25-8/26
- Replies: 7
- Views: 724
Re: Oregon Arms Collectors BIG SHOW 8/25-8/26
I enjoyed the show and saw lots of very fine weapons. Tables filled with very fine rifles, shotguns, handguns and accessories. I probably won't go back though at least for a few years. Unless I win the lottery and can walk in with 5k-100k of cash that I can afford to spend on a firearm that I will l...
- Wed Aug 01, 2012 11:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Best scope for 375 h&h?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2384
Re: Best scope for 375 h&h?
My Winchester Model 70 in 375 H&H sports a Leupold 1.5-5x20 in a QD Leupold ring/mount set. In 20 years, it's kept it's zero with yearly carry.
- Mon Jul 16, 2012 6:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Okay, you religious types! Update, She's gonna be fine!!
- Replies: 48
- Views: 2049
Re: Okay, you religious types! Need some help!
Praying for her and the rest of the family.
- Thu Jul 12, 2012 10:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Favorite 30-30 powder?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1493
Re: Favorite 30-30 powder?
4895 has given me excellent accuracy. Very consistant.