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by Leverdude
Sun Sep 28, 2014 7:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Freedom Munitions Ammo
Replies: 12
Views: 2523

Re: Freedom Munitions Ammo

Iv used a couple thousand rounds of their 9mm, both new and reman. My guns eat it up and it seems acurate enough for my uses.
by Leverdude
Mon Mar 04, 2013 6:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin Barrel Steel
Replies: 24
Views: 2058

Re: Marlin Barrel Steel

I pop in every once in awhile OS but havent had the time to participate as much as before. Havent been able to shoot or tinker as much either. Its been a little harder to get by lately than I'd got accustomed to. But fear not, I'm still here. :)
by Leverdude
Sun Mar 03, 2013 5:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin Barrel Steel
Replies: 24
Views: 2058

Re: Marlin Barrel Steel

As important to machinability as the type of steel is the harding & tempering of it. From what I gather you dont want a very hard steel for a barrel, you want a tough one.
by Leverdude
Sat Nov 24, 2012 12:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever technique?
Replies: 6
Views: 1404

Re: Lever technique?

It shouldnt matter, though many folks will say you need to operate them with authority. All of my lever actions, predominately Marlins, work as fast or as slow as I operate them, if I get one that wont & I cant fix it I wont keep it. I frequently baby them to keep brass on the bench.
by Leverdude
Fri Nov 23, 2012 5:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin jam striked again!
Replies: 12
Views: 2384

Re: Marlin jam striked again!

The pistol calibers are more prone to it than rifle cal;ibers just because of how it works. The lifter comes up just enough to stop the lext round from coming into the reciever when you open the action. It does this when the body of the case is still part way inside the tube, so theres more wiggle r...
by Leverdude
Tue Nov 13, 2012 2:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Magnetized barrel on my Rossi
Replies: 25
Views: 2476

Re: Magnetized barrel on my Rossi

I bet just shooting it will be enough to dispell the magnetism.
by Leverdude
Sat Oct 27, 2012 6:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barrel relining?
Replies: 7
Views: 1956

Re: Barrel relining?

John Taylor of Taylor Machine on the west coast. I think he's in Oregon but it might be WA. He's done several for me and they're all great.
by Leverdude
Tue Sep 11, 2012 7:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bow season.
Replies: 36
Views: 3796

Re: Bow season.

Never used a wisker biscuit but it seems a love it or hate it thing. I use feathers and think it might tear them up. Most of the guys I know that use them use tiny plastic vanes for fletching. Not sure if you can see it but I use a NAP micro tune prong type rest. It works for me. If I buy my new set...
by Leverdude
Sun Sep 09, 2012 4:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bow season.
Replies: 36
Views: 3796

Re: Bow season.

Hey Nath! Thats my bow, :P least it looks like mine, a Martin Jaguar 55-70#. I killed this with it last year. I'm in the market to upgrade because my oldest boy can draw it now, but I'm still trying to scrape up the pennies. Its a great bow! :wink: http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a186/Leverdude/Hu...
by Leverdude
Sun Jul 29, 2012 5:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tangs on the Marlin '95
Replies: 8
Views: 1622

Re: Tangs on the Marlin '95

Its not hard but its not flat either so doing it right isnt a job for the cordless DeWalt.
by Leverdude
Mon Jul 23, 2012 10:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Should I even try BP in my leverguns?
Replies: 30
Views: 3352

Re: Should I even try BP in my leverguns?

I wouldn't shoot black powder in my smokeless lever guns. I clean my blackpowder guns religiously, but it's just about impossible to not get "some" corrosion problems even if miniscule. Its not the same really. A Muzzleloader gets the fouling all over the place. A levergun shouldnt have A...
by Leverdude
Wed Jul 18, 2012 11:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Should I even try BP in my leverguns?
Replies: 30
Views: 3352

Re: Should I even try BP in my leverguns?

I wouldn't shoot black powder in my smokeless lever guns. I clean my blackpowder guns religiously, but it's just about impossible to not get "some" corrosion problems even if miniscule. Its not the same really. A Muzzleloader gets the fouling all over the place. A levergun shouldnt have A...
by Leverdude
Thu Jul 12, 2012 11:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite 30-30 powder?
Replies: 30
Views: 3243

Re: Favorite 30-30 powder?

BLc2.
by Leverdude
Mon Jul 09, 2012 6:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: After the fact, I found I used the wrong primers.
Replies: 26
Views: 2286

Re: After the fact, I found I used the wrong primers.

Only real danger or issue is the fireing pin might not reach them good. LR primers are taller than LP primers so Rifle primer pockets are deeper. In really hot loads it might matter since the primer is going to get pushed forward until it bottoms out & then upon fireing the pressure will push it...
by Leverdude
Sat May 26, 2012 6:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Soft vs. hard cast questions.
Replies: 16
Views: 2453

Re: Soft vs. hard cast questions.

Soft can be more forgiving but you cant push them 2000 fps. I'v got an old Marlin 38/55, it slugs over .381 but wont chamber a bullet over .380. So the concept of useing a hard bullet .002 oversize is impossible. I got as far as considering having the chamber opened up when I decided to try softer b...
by Leverdude
Thu May 17, 2012 9:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The signs of too much powder?
Replies: 22
Views: 2964

Re: The signs of to much powder?

Use only data with published pressures near the top. Most customary signs dont start showing up until you are beyond levergun pressure limits. Generally speaking by the time you get tough extraction, flat primers & other things normally show up well beyond 40,000 or so PSI. I wouldnt shoot even ...
by Leverdude
Wed May 16, 2012 6:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nat'l parks free for military
Replies: 19
Views: 2311

Re: Nat'l parks free for military

I'd tend to agree with Joe and Fred. We are all Americans and while I have all the respect in the world for our Military servicemen they're just Americans like everyone else. Never was able to wrap my mind around a career choice granting special privileges at the taxpayers expense. That said nationa...
by Leverdude
Mon May 14, 2012 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: gun case for Marlin
Replies: 15
Views: 2685

Re: gun case for Marlin

I'v got an olive drab canvas sleave I use alot or I just use a gun sock. Shotgun cases fit nicely too but most are camo these days it seems.
by Leverdude
Sat May 12, 2012 7:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 94--Marlin 336--compared
Replies: 29
Views: 5426

Re: Winchester 94--Marlin 336--compared

IMHO theres not much comparison. Griff said he can carry an unscoped Win & I believe he can, but I carry unscoped Marlins just fine & they were carrying unscoped Marlins just like the current ones before there was a Win 94. And if you decide to scope it the Marlins are a better choice, Winch...
by Leverdude
Tue May 08, 2012 4:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 38+P in a Rossi '92
Replies: 11
Views: 3404

Re: 38+P in a Rossi '92

OI, where wouldnt he be able to use 38s? Most places I'm familiar with care about caliber in relation to dia only. Not saying it makes sense or that I'd do it but for instance in CT I cant use a 223, but I could use a 25 ACP. Our regs say 6mm-243 or larger. At any rate I agree about foregoing 38's a...
by Leverdude
Sun May 06, 2012 7:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A 45 Colt can't beat a 44-40....
Replies: 18
Views: 2672

Re: A 45 Colt can't beat a 44-40....

44/40 poses no trouble to reload for me. I was ready for nightmares but they never materialized.
by Leverdude
Sat May 05, 2012 12:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any Roofer Types Here? Price Check
Replies: 19
Views: 3539

Re: Any Roofer Types Here? Price Check

Thats $50 a sheet installed bro. :wink: Dump fees are nuts here too. Most now have a $50 or $75 minimum and average $125 a ton. I'm constantly tossing a couple wheelbarrowfulls of stuff in my old bosses truck for $20 a pop. Its good not to burn bridges. 8)
by Leverdude
Sat May 05, 2012 9:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can you tell me about the Browning BLR?
Replies: 16
Views: 2777

Re: Can you tell me about the Browning BLR?

Most people prefer the Belgian made guns but the recent Miroku guns are very nice too. They just say "made in Japan" on them but are of equal quality IMO. The newer ones have a flush mag while the Belgian ones the mag sticks out the bottom. I have a 7mm08 BLR 81. Its an early all steel str...
by Leverdude
Sat May 05, 2012 6:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any Roofer Types Here? Price Check
Replies: 19
Views: 3539

Re: Any Roofer Types Here? Price Check

I hate typing on an I pod
by Leverdude
Sat May 05, 2012 6:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any Roofer Types Here? Price Check
Replies: 19
Views: 3539

Re: Any Roofer Types Here? Price Check

Blaine, Pm me if you like. I'm thinking it's steep. The plywood seems way off. You need a smidgen more than 3 sheets a square. 4 squares should be less than 13 sheets. Around here your looking at about 500 a square for he roofing and 50 to 75 a sheet for plywood. Somebody else mentioned rubber. If t...
by Leverdude
Sat May 05, 2012 6:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Face Book
Replies: 49
Views: 339771

Re: Face Book

I'm no secret....Blaine Garver Me either, Ken Prince Jr. Ken, I think AKChurch is looking for you... Why do you say that? No pm's.... I'm not here that often so I may have missed something. I like Facebook, though it did take getting used to. I had it a opulent years before I figured out what to do...
by Leverdude
Thu May 03, 2012 7:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Face Book
Replies: 49
Views: 339771

Re: Face Book

BlaineG wrote:I'm no secret....Blaine Garver

Me either, Ken Prince Jr.
by Leverdude
Thu Apr 12, 2012 7:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 94 to 44-40 kit
Replies: 22
Views: 3927

Re: 94 to 44-40 kit

JMHO but the 94 in short calibers is a stop gap measure because Win didnt want to build two entirely different guns. If it were truly a good idea they would have stopped making 1892's in 1894. I tried a couple of them and couldnt tolerate them, but I'm not fond of the 1894W in general. The last one ...
by Leverdude
Tue Apr 03, 2012 4:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another question for our cop buddies.
Replies: 38
Views: 3701

Re: Another question for our cop buddies.

Depends where you are. In CT you arent required to say anything so I dont. Its none of his business IMO, I'm not a criminal & I'm not going to hurt him. If I had to get out or thought it might be seen I'd mention it though. Not sure if it shows up or not when they run my info but if it does they...
by Leverdude
Fri Mar 23, 2012 3:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin--Browning Levergun Designs...which is better?
Replies: 31
Views: 2692

Re: Marlin--Browning Levergun Designs...which is better?

PLEASE NOTE THIS : JOHN MAHLON MARLIN DID NOT DESIGN ANY OF THOSE GUNS OF THE MARLIN MARQUIS. JOHN MOSES BROWNING AND MATT BROWNING DESIGNED ALL OF 'EM WITH HIS NAME [ OKAY, WINCHESTER ] ON THEM. Not exactly true Terry & you know it. John Marlin was definitely a gun designer & had a hand in...
by Leverdude
Sun Mar 11, 2012 6:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 94 45/70
Replies: 12
Views: 2733

Re: Winchester 94 45/70

It won't fit I don't think, barely fits in a Marlin and Marlins don't use guide rails etc. If they could they would, they did everything else possible with the 94 action.
by Leverdude
Sat Mar 10, 2012 10:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1860 Henry soon?
Replies: 35
Views: 5948

Re: 1860 Henry soon?

The fact is Henry Rewpeating Arms Co. now owns the rights to the Henry rifle name as they purchased them. From whom? That's kind of the point, I doubt they had to purchase the name from anybody. Virtually any company could have copyrighted the name; owning the name doesn't have anything to do with ...
by Leverdude
Thu Mar 08, 2012 10:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1860 Henry soon?
Replies: 35
Views: 5948

Re: 1860 Henry soon?

I think the Henry .22 is an awesome little shooter for $300. I hope they stay in business. Look how everyone else stays in business - how can you tell a marketer is lying? - he's writing ad copy. Yes, their 1860 will be a side-eject without a forearm. We won't buy one. Its easy to notice a lie when...
by Leverdude
Thu Mar 08, 2012 8:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1860 Henry soon?
Replies: 35
Views: 5948

Re: 1860 Henry soon?

Henrys are Henrys as much as Winchesters are Winchesters. How closely does the last version of the Model 94 resemble the original? For that mater, how dare they call the Model P a "Colt" when Sam was dead ten years before it reached the drawing board? bullsnot. A modern 94 is very similar...
by Leverdude
Thu Mar 08, 2012 7:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1860 Henry soon?
Replies: 35
Views: 5948

Re: 1860 Henry soon?

I'm surprised folks even get bothered by the facts when thryre pointed out. The only reason they can use the Henry name is it wasn't protected like Winchester, Colt or Marlin are. Because it wasn't ever a company at all until the Imperatos adopted it. The only beef I have is the marketing, some call...
by Leverdude
Wed Mar 07, 2012 7:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1860 Henry soon?
Replies: 35
Views: 5948

Re: 1860 Henry soon?

Henrys are Henrys as much as Winchesters are Winchesters. How closely does the last version of the Model 94 resemble the original? For that mater, how dare they call the Model P a "Colt" when Sam was dead ten years before it reached the drawing board? bullsnot. A modern 94 is very similar...
by Leverdude
Tue Mar 06, 2012 6:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Feeding a Rossi model 92 or any other lever without choking
Replies: 22
Views: 7493

Re: Feeding a Rossi model 92 or any other lever without choking

OK, so I went to my favorite local gun shop this morning and tried every kind of 357 Magnum cartridge that they had in stock........................................................................NOT! Well they would have let me but that might have been pushing it just a bit, but I did look it all ...
by Leverdude
Tue Mar 06, 2012 11:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody use orange, plastic, bouncing targets?
Replies: 14
Views: 2482

Re: Anybody use orange, plastic, bouncing targets?

BlaineG wrote:A link, anyone? :idea:
I'v seen them other places too.
http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/p ... HOP_438376
by Leverdude
Tue Mar 06, 2012 11:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1860 Henry soon?
Replies: 35
Views: 5948

Re: 1860 Henry soon?

Dont get me wrong, they seem real responsive to the market & have great cust service. I just dont like misleading marketing. I'd be real surprised if they come out with a real toggle link action but who knows. It'll be quite a departure from what they make now.
by Leverdude
Tue Mar 06, 2012 7:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1860 Henry soon?
Replies: 35
Views: 5948

Re: 1860 Henry soon?

Nothing they have made so far has been remotely historically correct and they have already shown a penchant for misleading marketing, so I don't see why anyone would think the 44/40 will be anything except a brass framed Marlin, maybe with no for end.
by Leverdude
Tue Mar 06, 2012 7:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Feeding a Rossi model 92 or any other lever without choking
Replies: 22
Views: 7493

Re: Feeding a Rossi model 92 or any other lever without choking

OK, so I went to my favorite local gun shop this morning and tried every kind of 357 Magnum cartridge that they had in stock........................................................................NOT! Well they would have let me but that might have been pushing it just a bit, but I did look it all ...
by Leverdude
Tue Mar 06, 2012 7:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Feeding a Rossi model 92 or any other lever without choking
Replies: 22
Views: 7493

Re: Feeding a Rossi model 92 or any other lever without choking

My Rossi eats everything regardless of bullet except flush wadcutters. If you want a lever action that doesnt care about oal at all get a Marlin. If its running right empty cases will feed from the tube, might not enter the chamber nicely but they wont jam the gun up.
by Leverdude
Fri Mar 02, 2012 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin '94 PG conversion?
Replies: 6
Views: 1396

Re: Marlin '94 PG conversion?

Its hard to find a PG 1894 trigger plate. They only made a couple that way. A guy over on Marlin Owners recently made one by cutting the 1894 lower tang Off & welding on a 336 tang. I thought of that awhile back but he's the first I'v seen do it. The weld will likely show unless you case or rust...
by Leverdude
Thu Mar 01, 2012 4:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Proof is in the pudding (4WD ) a good one
Replies: 10
Views: 1648

Re: Proof is in the pudding (4WD ) a good one

Only problem with the traction control & electronic stuff is when you NEED to spin & work the truck to get thru deep snow or mudd it gets in the way. Least it does on my Toyota. That traction control, on the Toy anyway, applies the brakes on the side thats spinning giving power to the other ...
by Leverdude
Wed Feb 29, 2012 3:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which one do you like in a semiauto pistol
Replies: 87
Views: 8289

Re: Which one do you like in a semiauto pistol

I liked those SA/DA Smiths... The only drawback to DA/SA is that you have a different grip and trigger pull for the first shot than you do for follow-ups; so you need to be aware of that and make adjustments. Due to this difference, many departments (including one I was with) eventually went with t...
by Leverdude
Tue Feb 28, 2012 4:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which one do you like in a semiauto pistol
Replies: 87
Views: 8289

Re: Which one do you like in a semiauto pistol

I dont really care much about the gun or brand as far as a carry gun goes. I want one that works & is easy to carry the way I want to carry that day. I do favor 9mms big time but thats because of ammo availability & cost and gun size/capacity. I just got a little Ruger that holds 7+1 and is ...
by Leverdude
Tue Feb 28, 2012 7:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Background check rant
Replies: 17
Views: 2611

Re: Background check rant

Might be annoying but its easy to understand why, if they are required at all, they should be required each time you do something that requires one. Its already obvious the govt in general has poor organizational skills. If they cant even communicate among the,selves enough to share background info ...
by Leverdude
Sun Feb 26, 2012 9:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bending a front sight on a SA
Replies: 33
Views: 3431

Re: Bending a front sight on a SA

Curious to see the responses. I was told it often breaks off the Rugers.
by Leverdude
Sun Feb 26, 2012 9:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not a levergun but a new Ruger.
Replies: 12
Views: 2171

Re: Not a levergun but a new Ruger.

The Kel Tel holds 10+1 & is a mirror image of the LC9 except fatter. I was fine carrying it 99% of the time but it did cause trouble sometimes at work wearing tools. If I were to get a bigger gun I'd likely skip a compact all together but you never really know until I buy something.
by Leverdude
Sun Feb 26, 2012 4:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not a levergun but a new Ruger.
Replies: 12
Views: 2171

Re: Not a levergun but a new Ruger.

The SR-9's are also kind of nice, though a bit bulkier... Those are a single stack right? I definately have a need for a full sized gun with a single stack mag. I'd probably carry it all fall & winter when I wasnt working. I dont have a 911 yet & am seriously thinking of getting one & l...