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And yes, it's usually an oiled latching shelf that will result in a pop open.
Cat
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- Mon Nov 08, 2010 11:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT H&R 1871 38-55 opens when shooting
- Replies: 4
- Views: 739
- Sun Nov 07, 2010 2:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: powder for 45lc??
- Replies: 33
- Views: 5577
Re: powder for 45lc??
Small pistol and small rifle primers share the same external dimensions. Large rifle however are generally four to six thousanths of an inch taller than large pistol. This may or may not cause a problem. A slam fire being one of those potential problems though, and those are nothing to play with. A ...
- Sun Nov 07, 2010 2:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Black powder loading - part II
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1518
Re: Black powder loading - part II
Joe, If you look at the powder measures that are being sold for use with the Holy Black you'll see aluminum or brass hoppers and rotors, with usually an iron body. Are they being cautious to silly degree? Or sensible? Who knows. Factories are very poor in communicating with us, as we all know, so it...
- Sat Nov 06, 2010 12:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Temptation is a-knockin' .... help me boys!
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2350
Re: Temptation is a-knockin' .... help me boys!
Young man, if you really want to be talked out of these gems, then go to the ARForum. You're speaking to fellow addicts here you know!
Cat
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- Tue Oct 26, 2010 9:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Hobie: Greased Lightning!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1098
Re: OT - Hobie: Greased Lightning!
I think we should triple his salary. (Just what is three times zero, anyway?)
He does fine work when he's sober.
Cat
He does fine work when he's sober.
Cat
- Sun Oct 24, 2010 1:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: One load per caliber
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3225
Re: One load per caliber
I too have been simlifying and for the reasons others have stated. I can do everything I want to with a firearm with 45 bore weapons. Even my pocket carrys are 45s. I can load everything with two powders: Universal Clays/HS-6 and 2400/AA 2230. I have the most of UC and 2400 and like them the best. I...
- Fri Oct 22, 2010 10:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Trading On The Internet
- Replies: 4
- Views: 516
Re: Trading On The Internet
I have traded online. Usually I trade with someone I will trust, for whatever reason. I've only traded on CastBoolits forum, have been a member a while and know a lot of the people. I also wouldn't hesitate to trade on this board. You'd have a hard time chatching me in a trade on GlockTalk or ARF. W...
- Thu Oct 21, 2010 2:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Adios Amigos!!
- Replies: 46
- Views: 5657
Re: Adios Amigos!!
I never knew Savage made the 99 in .38-55. Son of a gun. You can learn something every day if you pay attention.
Good luck and have a great time young man!
Cat
Good luck and have a great time young man!
Cat
- Fri Oct 15, 2010 3:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Huntin' I Will Go.......
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1605
Re: A Huntin' I Will Go.......
BlaineG wrote:Be careful...that will get you thrown off of Marlin Owner's ForumChas. wrote:I didn't know you need a half a box of .444's for 1 deer. Now if you had a .45-70.....
Even if it's a Marlin .45-70?
Cat
- Thu Oct 14, 2010 1:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hog Control
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3107
Re: Hog Control
I would love to shoot some pork down here in Florida, but so far I haven't been able to connect up with someone who has the land that needs help. I'm not giving up though. That new 45 Colt 94 really needs broke in right!
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- Mon Oct 11, 2010 9:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pre-Season Rifle Stuff
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1229
Re: Pre-Season Rifle Stuff
Obviously you failed to get the memo that all levers and in particular 30-30s can't shoot past 50 yards. Very nice work, very nice.
I forwarded your report to all the deer that live in your area so they'll all come to me. I think my plan will work.
Cat
I forwarded your report to all the deer that live in your area so they'll all come to me. I think my plan will work.
Cat
- Sun Oct 10, 2010 12:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Thoughts on 94 AE Trapper
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2770
Re: Thoughts on 94 AE Trapper
pwl, Sorry you didn't get to take yours home. That's all I'll say about it. :) Determining the bore size isn't difficult. What you need is a piece of lead that is somewhat bigger than the bore and some brass rods. The lead alloy matters not. You can use a half inch sinker, a 45-70 slug, whatever. I ...
- Sun Oct 10, 2010 12:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gun show lever score.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1914
Re: Gun show lever score.
Thanks gentlemen. I'll keep y'all posted as things progress.
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Cat
- Sat Oct 09, 2010 10:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Thoughts on 94 AE Trapper
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2770
- Sat Oct 09, 2010 10:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gun show lever score.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1914
Gun show lever score.
Found this: http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo235/Catshooter45/th_IMG_4145.jpg Today my brother and I went to the small show in Crystal River, Florida. Our first time there. Walked the whole show. Tons of levers, almost every one a .30-30. Nothing wrong there, I was just looking for another Trapp...
- Sun Sep 26, 2010 12:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 38-55 Brass - a Case Study
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2850
Re: 38-55 Brass - a Case Study
I agree, the 38-55 is a grand old cartridge. I've got some Winchester brass but I've never used it. All I've shot in my 94 is blown out 30-30. I shot in our local lever silhouette for just over a year with it before moving. This is how I blew mine out. I found out that I needed to aneal first or I'd...
- Tue Sep 21, 2010 6:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Only One
- Replies: 56
- Views: 9462
Re: Only One
Smith & Wesson Shorty 45. Short, light, match level accuracy, Glock level reliability. I envy CO Steve's hand size as I think the Glock 21 would be wonderful for so many reasons. But it's just to dang big for me to hang onto. My primary use for a short gun is self defense but I could easily hunt...
- Sun Sep 19, 2010 11:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cast Bullet Questions
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3311
Re: Cast Bullet Questions
Slimster, The best way is to try. No one can answer for your rifle but your rifle. If I was starting out I would buy the 311041 and try it. Shoot it with full loads, shoot it with light loads. See what happens. Jacketed bullets are much more predictable than cast. If you can, slug your bore and then...
- Tue Sep 14, 2010 7:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-Paco's second book?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 603
OT-Paco's second book?
Did he write one? I know he talked about it. I just bought a copy of his Leverguns off of Amazon ($98!) and they only had three copies. Did he write another? I'd buy it if I could find it.
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Cat
- Tue Aug 31, 2010 5:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Concealed carry violates company policy
- Replies: 42
- Views: 4813
Re: Concealed carry violates company policy
If something should happen on company time, in their car or on their property and you were denied the right of self defense... and they did not provide securtiy .....at all levels... they are liable...period. That is quite true rimfire. However, being crippled/blinded for life or dead I doubt I wou...
- Mon Aug 30, 2010 1:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Concealed carry violates company policy
- Replies: 42
- Views: 4813
Re: Employer's perspective
I'm an employer. We prohibited firearms on my pemises after finding an employee's 12 year old kid holding a pistol in my partner's office. Neither partner was on premises when employee decided not pay a baby sitter that day and brought her juvenile deliquent son to work (he was suspended from schoo...
- Thu Aug 26, 2010 2:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Link to comment towards EPA on petition banning lead ammo
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1086
Re: Link to comment towards EPA on petition banning lead ammo
Excellentpost quietman. I posted a comment as per your excellent guidelines. Thanks.
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Cat
- Fri Aug 20, 2010 10:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Favorite cast HUNTING bullet for 38/55?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1992
Re: Favorite cast HUNTING bullet for 38/55?
I have a Win 94 with a 26 inch barrel that I re-barreled from a .30-30 carbine. I cast the Lyman 375449 from wheel weights and they fall out of my mould at .3795, which is also the bore size. I was sure they would lead but nope. These are loaded over 30 grains of AA 2230 for a chronoed 1750 fps in b...
- Wed Aug 18, 2010 10:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Florida Leverguners..WHO'S GOING 08/21/2010 orlando gun show
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2499
Re: Florida Leverguners..WHO'S GOING 08/21/2010 orlando gun show
I won't be able to make the Orlando show more's the pity.
I would very much like to come to the levergun shoot though.
Cat
I would very much like to come to the levergun shoot though.
Cat
- Sun Aug 15, 2010 11:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ahhh the GOOD OLE DAYS .... cheap primers
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1120
Re: Ahhh the GOOD OLE DAYS .... cheap primers
From my memory, which has proven less than perfect over the years. I started buying primers in quantity at the Washington Arms Collectors shows in the eighties. They were about six dollars a thousand. These were for the most part Remingtons. The prices slowly crept up over the years, never with any ...
- Fri Aug 13, 2010 10:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Florida Leverguners..WHO'S GOING 08/21/2010 orlando gun show
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2499
Re: Florida Leverguners....08/21/2010 orlando gun show
Rimfire, "october, when it's a little cooler" Oh my, you said a mouthful there. I moved her on June 4th and haven't seen a low less than 79 yet. They tell me that I'll like the winters here better than the ones in South Dakota though. :) If it times out right for me, I'd like to come to th...
- Thu Aug 12, 2010 12:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Florida Leverguners..WHO'S GOING 08/21/2010 orlando gun show
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2499
Re: Florida Leverguners....08/21/2010 orlando gun show
Rimfire,
I'm newly moved to Florida and haven't been to a show here yet. I might just have to come.
Also, tell me about this levergun shoot?
Cat
I'm newly moved to Florida and haven't been to a show here yet. I might just have to come.
Also, tell me about this levergun shoot?
Cat
- Tue Aug 10, 2010 4:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Musings from the Miller: Factory ammo
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1146
Re: Musings from the Miller: Factory ammo
Nice post Joe, but are you seriously telling me that there are factories that make ammo?
Since virtually all my ammo uses my cast bullets, mine smell like the lube, which I just love.
Cat
Since virtually all my ammo uses my cast bullets, mine smell like the lube, which I just love.
Cat
- Thu Aug 05, 2010 4:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: You can't change a Cat.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3571
Re: OT: You can't change a Cat.
Actually .45 Colt, I've changed quite a few cats over the years. If you take my meaning.
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Cat
- Wed Jul 28, 2010 3:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .357 mag levergun as a "bad times" gun
- Replies: 82
- Views: 11566
Re: .357 mag levergun as a "bad times" gun
The last three years reinforced a lesson for me that I learned long ago. It makes no difference how "common" your calibers are or aren't. In bad times it's what you have. It's not what you can get, because by definition during bad times you can't get it. People talk about having commonalit...
- Wed Jul 21, 2010 1:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Something to mull over
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1776
Re: Something to mull over
Interesting veiwpoint Joe. There's alot of truth in what you say. I suffer from just what you're describing. Would I want the Marlin in .38-55 or the Win 94 in the same caliber? The H&R single shot in .45-70 and the eight other barrels? Or, to really launch off into left field, how about the Mos...
- Tue Jul 20, 2010 9:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Guy lives in 89 square foot "house"
- Replies: 40
- Views: 5909
Re: OT Guy lives in 89 square foot "house"
adirondakjack, Thank you very much for the photos of your shop. You like your Sherline mill? I love mine. I also have one of their lathes. What is the tool just to the right of the mill? I'm setting up my new shop here in Florida and it's about that size. Of course I stuggle with cooling the place h...
- Tue Jul 20, 2010 9:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tried out an old Winchester 38-55 today (photos)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2218
Re: Tried out an old Winchester 38-55 today (photos)
Very sweet! My only question, is are you sure that rifle is actually gonna leave your house? I'd have a real difficult time letting go of that beauty.
You did your brother pround.
Cat
You did your brother pround.
Cat
- Mon Jul 19, 2010 11:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Guy lives in 89 square foot "house"
- Replies: 40
- Views: 5909
Re: OT Guy lives in 89 square foot "house"
Adirondakjack,
That is a very cool set up. Built it yourself, correct?
My (new) work shop is about the same size as your's, any chance you could show us some pics of that? Thanks.
Cat
That is a very cool set up. Built it yourself, correct?
My (new) work shop is about the same size as your's, any chance you could show us some pics of that? Thanks.
Cat
- Sat Jul 10, 2010 11:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Self-defense shooting? Don't talk to the police...
- Replies: 44
- Views: 6668
Re: Self-defense shooting? Don't talk to the police...
When you're a child you're taught that the police are your friends, and they are, then. But when the "To protect and serve" slogan started coming off of cars things started changing. Most cops are good, dedicated men & women. But some aren't. And after a self defense shooting, none are...
- Sun Jul 04, 2010 11:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bullet Casting, Catch as Catch Can
- Replies: 10
- Views: 980
Re: Bullet Casting, Catch as Catch Can
Looks good. It's great to get organized, isn't it.
If you want to learn more about casting, go here:http://castboolits.gunloads.com
Great site, great people and an incredible amount of knowledge.
Cat
If you want to learn more about casting, go here:http://castboolits.gunloads.com
Great site, great people and an incredible amount of knowledge.
Cat
- Sat Jun 26, 2010 11:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT H&R, NEF Handis
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1085
Re: OT H&R, NEF Handis
Chas.,
Is "TOW" code for Track of the Wolf? Thanks if so, I kinda thought that might be a source worth looking at.
Cat
Is "TOW" code for Track of the Wolf? Thanks if so, I kinda thought that might be a source worth looking at.
Cat
- Fri Jun 25, 2010 4:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Tool questions
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2616
Re: OT: Tool questions
I sorta step outside the box a bit with files. I love 'em. All my files that I use for metal are covered in oil. I use 30 weight motor oil. After all, most if not all cutting tools cut better with lube. I esp oil a file when using it in the lathe. Oiling a file to be used on wood just helps to gum i...
- Fri Jun 25, 2010 4:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT H&R, NEF Handis
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1085
Re: OT H&R, NEF Handis
Rusty speaks only the truth here.
Chas,
Beautiful rifle man, very nice. So where did you get the trigger guard?
Cat
Chas,
Beautiful rifle man, very nice. So where did you get the trigger guard?
Cat
- Fri Jun 11, 2010 9:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why do you reload?
- Replies: 83
- Views: 7740
Re: Why do you reload?
Are you kidding me !?! There are factories that make ammo?
Nah, I ani't falling for that one. Pull the other leg, it has bells on.
I too read Elmer & Skeeter forty or so years ago and have followed the true path since.
Cat
Nah, I ani't falling for that one. Pull the other leg, it has bells on.
I too read Elmer & Skeeter forty or so years ago and have followed the true path since.
Cat
- Sun May 23, 2010 11:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Doc Hudson: Are you published anywhere?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1599
Re: Doc Hudson: Are you published anywhere?
Doc, Thanks for the reply. I understand exactly where you're coming from. J. K. Rowling was rejected many times before she ran across an editor smart enough to recognise a good book called "Harry Potter". My father wrote four novels which I thought ranged from good to excellent, but never ...
- Sat May 22, 2010 1:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Doc Hudson: Are you published anywhere?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1599
Doc Hudson: Are you published anywhere?
I've been reading and enjoying your work here. But of course I need much, much more.
Got any more of your fine work out there anywhere?
Cat
Got any more of your fine work out there anywhere?
Cat
- Fri May 14, 2010 4:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Cat ?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2245
Re: OT Cat ?
What can I say?
Cat(shooter)
Cat(shooter)
- Fri May 14, 2010 4:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT -- Africa! Are you kidding? fiction
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1248
- Fri May 07, 2010 1:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: You can only have one and only one! Which
- Replies: 93
- Views: 9321
Re: You can only have one and only one! Which
Actually Doc, he didn't specify that you could only have one because of a law in the original post, he just said one. I have, twice, been reduced to just one over the course of the years, and each time it was due to my own financial straites. I just couldn't afford any more. First time it was a 1911...
- Tue May 04, 2010 12:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 45 colt ammo?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2418
Re: 45 colt ammo?
They make factory ammo in .45 Colt?
Cat
Cat
- Tue May 04, 2010 12:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: You can only have one and only one! Which
- Replies: 93
- Views: 9321
Re: You can only have one and only one! Which
These threads also show who packs, and who doesn't. Gotcha! :) Cat THIS WOULD BE A T-TOTALLY INCORRECT ASSUMPTION, SIR. That could well be Terry, it certainly wouldn't be the first time I've be wrong, even just counting today! But unless someone was 'cheating' (like Doc :) ) I think concealing a lo...
- Mon May 03, 2010 12:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: One more positive reason to keep your 30-30s
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3825
Re: One more positive reason to keep your 30-30s
Both get the job done with a minimum of fuss. To me, after these rounds, over 100 years of ammunition development has been unnecessary and irrelevant. There is a lot of truth in that You both speak the truth. Some of my calibers: .25-20,. 30-30, .38-55, .45-70, .45 ACP, .45 Colt, .32 S&W. I do ...
- Mon May 03, 2010 12:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: You can only have one and only one! Which
- Replies: 93
- Views: 9321
Re: You can only have one and only one! Which
I too enjoy this type of threads as things do change.
These threads also show who packs, and who doesn't. Gotcha!
For me it is a Smith & Wesson Shorty 45. No one gun can do it all, but it comes all mighty close.
Cat
These threads also show who packs, and who doesn't. Gotcha!
For me it is a Smith & Wesson Shorty 45. No one gun can do it all, but it comes all mighty close.
Cat
- Fri Apr 23, 2010 3:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Trapper M94 and Tanker Garand
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2491
Re: Trapper M94 and Tanker Garand
Nice pair of rifles John. Very versitle.
I traded a Glock 23 for my .45 Colt Trapper, and yes, I too suffer the stupid cross bolt just so I can keep it.
Cat
I traded a Glock 23 for my .45 Colt Trapper, and yes, I too suffer the stupid cross bolt just so I can keep it.
Cat