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by Chuck 100 yd
Fri Aug 28, 2020 1:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone here run a thickness planer?
Replies: 7
Views: 1408

Re: Anyone here run a thickness planer?

I have the Grizzly 12 1/2” . Picked it up when on sale for around $225 . It works quite well. I have planed a lot of Walnut and Maple with it. I run a scrap piece of wood along side the good piece to avoid snipe. No problem.
by Chuck 100 yd
Sat Aug 15, 2020 12:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bought another leveraction, yesterday, etc.
Replies: 6
Views: 1913

Re: Bought another leveraction, yesterday, etc.

:D You can never have enough fine levers.
by Chuck 100 yd
Sun Aug 09, 2020 2:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Red Dots on Handguns
Replies: 21
Views: 3752

Re: Red Dots on Handguns

I have red dots on several handguns and scopes on a couple. The red dots are better than a scope for me" I have a Ruger 6” GP100 .357 mag. That shoots like a rifle. I also liked it with irons so I just had to buy another one so I had a choice.
by Chuck 100 yd
Fri Aug 07, 2020 7:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Windshield Wiper Groups
Replies: 7
Views: 1645

Re: Windshield Wiper Groups

I would suspect a bad scope , Mount or bases. Also bedding issues can give the same results. I had a Rem. 700 .243 that shot that way until I bedded it and floated the barrel. It then became a tack driver.
by Chuck 100 yd
Sat Jul 25, 2020 4:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Found a match for my .44 Magnum Vaquero
Replies: 17
Views: 3309

Re: Found a match for my .44 Magnum Vaquero

I have a pair of 5 1/2” Vaquaros in 44 mag. They are good shooters.
by Chuck 100 yd
Tue Jul 21, 2020 4:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question / POLL
Replies: 115
Views: 20509

Re: Question / POLL

74 in a couple weeks.
by Chuck 100 yd
Sun Jul 19, 2020 12:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question / POLL
Replies: 115
Views: 20509

Re: Question / POLL

74 next month. Started reloading ,helping dad, in 1955.
by Chuck 100 yd
Tue Jul 14, 2020 5:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: anyone use reduced 357 loads?
Replies: 18
Views: 3451

Re: anyone use reduced 357 loads?

Yes , Cowboy loads by the thousands" some fun shooting .
by Chuck 100 yd
Fri May 15, 2020 7:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stainless steel tumblers
Replies: 12
Views: 2236

Re: Stainless steel tumblers

I have the Thumblers B also. Using SS pins,Dawn dish soap and Lemmie Shine the brass comes out prettier than new. I deprive and resize before the polish and dry in the oven or in the sun on a summer day. It’s a pleasure to reload ammo that’s better than factory.
by Chuck 100 yd
Mon May 04, 2020 11:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Powder for 45 colt clone
Replies: 14
Views: 2741

Re: Powder for 45 colt clone

I use a lot of Red Dot in both the .45 Colt and .45 ACP . Historically unique has been a favorite but was impossible to find
During the Obama siege so I started using Red Dot and never want back.
by Chuck 100 yd
Thu Apr 30, 2020 5:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lawnmower Engines....
Replies: 49
Views: 5895

Re: Lawnmower Engines....

The Kohler Courage engine has been a real looser. The big twins have had lots of head gasket issues.
by Chuck 100 yd
Thu Apr 30, 2020 5:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Farewell to Hondo
Replies: 24
Views: 3850

Re: Farewell to Hondo

Sorry friend. :cry:
by Chuck 100 yd
Wed Apr 29, 2020 6:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lawnmower Engines....
Replies: 49
Views: 5895

Re: Lawnmower Engines....

They all are competitive these days. Given proper. Maintenance they all should give long life. That said ,I worked on small engines for over 40 years and found Honda and Kawasaki engines to be nearly bullet proof . My 30+ year old John Deere (Kawasaki) walk behind is still running on its second spar...
by Chuck 100 yd
Fri Apr 24, 2020 7:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PrayersUP please
Replies: 31
Views: 3994

Re: PrayersUP please

So sad . Prayers up friend.
by Chuck 100 yd
Fri Apr 17, 2020 1:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Primer pocket thingy?
Replies: 14
Views: 2822

Re: Primer pocket thingy?

Swaging removes the crimp without removing any brass and gives a uniform primer fit. The Dillon Swage is excellent but costs three times as much as the RCBS Swag set and needs to be mounted permanently to the work bench. You decide if speed is worth the additional cost. There is a good video on YouT...
by Chuck 100 yd
Thu Apr 16, 2020 4:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Flintlock is finished
Replies: 22
Views: 3702

Re: Flintlock is finished

Sweet ! Iron mounted mountain rifles are my favorite. I prefer .40 cal just to get the thicker ramrod. You built a very nice rifle.
by Chuck 100 yd
Mon Apr 13, 2020 10:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Berry's Plated bullets - 357 158gr. HP
Replies: 9
Views: 2246

Re: Berry's Plated bullets - 357 158gr. HP

Plated lead bullets are intended for cast bullet velocity. Experimenting will tell you just how much you can push them before they fail.
by Chuck 100 yd
Tue Apr 07, 2020 8:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gas Mileage during this crisis...
Replies: 11
Views: 1722

Re: Gas Mileage during this crisis...

Gas prices will be getting even lower with dropping sales. Does anyone remember the gas wars of the 50’s ?
by Chuck 100 yd
Mon Mar 23, 2020 5:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help - Bullets shaving.
Replies: 9
Views: 2358

Re: Help - Bullets shaving.

Your expander/flairing die is not opening the case mouth enough. You did not say what brand die you are using but different sized expander plugs are normally available from the makers as a replacement part. Measure yours and measure your bullets. I use expander plugs about .003” smaller than the bul...
by Chuck 100 yd
Tue Mar 17, 2020 9:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Owl moved in the house we made
Replies: 71
Views: 6327

Re: Owl moved in the house we made

That is sooo cool ! :D
by Chuck 100 yd
Mon Mar 09, 2020 4:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Found an old Marlin 39A
Replies: 21
Views: 3206

Re: Found an old Marlin 39A

Thumbs up for sure. :mrgreen:
by Chuck 100 yd
Mon Jan 20, 2020 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stopped by to say hello...
Replies: 14
Views: 3367

Re: Stopped by to say hello...

It’s good to hear from an old friend.
by Chuck 100 yd
Sat Jan 04, 2020 4:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shooting Times article on Uberti single action revolvers
Replies: 17
Views: 2382

Re: Shooting Times article on Uberti single action revolvers

I have an Uberti 1858 SS new Army with a conversion cylinder. It is one of the most accurate six shooters I have ever fired.
Cowboy loads all are accurate in it.
by Chuck 100 yd
Sat Jan 04, 2020 4:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: why i like the ruger single-six
Replies: 29
Views: 4994

Re: why i like the ruger single-six

Yes , great little shooters. I own several.
by Chuck 100 yd
Wed Nov 27, 2019 10:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cabelas Find: Marlin 1894 38-40 Takedown
Replies: 11
Views: 2346

Re: Cabelas Find: Marlin 1894 38-40 Takedown

Sweet little rifle" :mrgreen:
by Chuck 100 yd
Tue Oct 15, 2019 6:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Words
Replies: 54
Views: 6390

Re: Words

I have been around guns all my life and have yet to see or handle one that had a “ PLATFORM”. Another “ ain't I cool “word used today.
by Chuck 100 yd
Fri Oct 11, 2019 8:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Post a picture of your horse ...
Replies: 26
Views: 3965

Re: Post a picture of your horse ...

Me and horses never did get along.
by Chuck 100 yd
Tue Oct 08, 2019 9:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just for fun lets kick around this question ..... What was the best 22 rifle you have ever owned and why?
Replies: 60
Views: 7514

Re: Just for fun lets kick around this question ..... What was the best 22 rifle you have ever owned and why?

Most accurate is my Remington 40X .22 that competed in the Olympic Games back in the 60’s . Long story, but after I sold the Redfield Olympic sights that were on it ,I made money on the purchase as I paid $70.00 for the rifle when I bought it. Most fun pinker is my custom Ruger 10-22 with Fajen stoc...
by Chuck 100 yd
Thu Oct 03, 2019 10:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Super Black Hawk Grip Frames?
Replies: 8
Views: 1940

Re: Super Black Hawk Grip Frames?

I have bought several from Brownells and Midway USA. All require hand fitting as they come as cast but internally machined.
by Chuck 100 yd
Wed Oct 02, 2019 6:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pretty nice buck
Replies: 8
Views: 1462

Re: Pretty nice buck

Nice one . :D
by Chuck 100 yd
Wed Oct 02, 2019 3:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 357 Mag Levergun
Replies: 31
Views: 3696

Re: 357 Mag Levergun

Of the several dozen + Marlins running fast at our CAS matches , I have never heard or seen the dreaded Marlin jam ,nor have I even heard of it happening. I think it’s blown way out of proportion. Not saying it never happens but I’d be more worried about being bitten by a snow snake in Florida. Just...
by Chuck 100 yd
Fri Sep 27, 2019 11:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer request
Replies: 25
Views: 3032

Re: Prayer request

Yes , prayers for Jeff.
by Chuck 100 yd
Mon Sep 23, 2019 9:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 11
Views: 2820

Re: Speaking of Rossis; A Simple Way to Enhance The Stock's Drab Color and Look

Looking good Steve. Mine came from Navy Arms and has Walnut with oil finish from the factory. Those Rossi’s do look nice with the oil added though.
by Chuck 100 yd
Thu Sep 19, 2019 6:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New riverboat whistle
Replies: 22
Views: 2052

Re: New riverboat whistle

Love it !
by Chuck 100 yd
Wed Sep 18, 2019 10:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester Model 70 gift today
Replies: 14
Views: 2565

Re: Winchester Model 70 gift today

Let me know when you get tired of it and I will pick it up and dispose of it for you . :D
by Chuck 100 yd
Sun Sep 15, 2019 11:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Selling ammo buy the pound
Replies: 7
Views: 1530

Re: Selling ammo buy the pound

Great idea ! Maybe . . . maybe not. More like good marketing. I just weighed my 180grn 40s&w handloads that they list for $9.99/lb. 2lbs equals only 53 rds so essentially, you're paying $18.87 for 50rds or 37.7¢ per rd. Not a deal by any means when bulk 40s&w ammo routinely goes for about ½...
by Chuck 100 yd
Sat Sep 14, 2019 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Selling ammo buy the pound
Replies: 7
Views: 1530

Re: Selling ammo buy the pound

Great idea !
by Chuck 100 yd
Sat Sep 14, 2019 7:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First Time on Horseback
Replies: 4
Views: 1027

Re: First Time on Horseback

:D
by Chuck 100 yd
Sat Sep 14, 2019 11:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Well that stinks!
Replies: 16
Views: 1804

Re: Well that stinks!

Great attitude ! Good on you friend .
by Chuck 100 yd
Sat Sep 14, 2019 11:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any one can be as butt hole
Replies: 17
Views: 2703

Re: Any one can be as butt hole

Guess I missed the entire thing. I don’t do drama and have the ability to ignore it when it shows it’s ugly face.
by Chuck 100 yd
Fri Sep 13, 2019 5:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Editorial - Walmart Never Was a Gun Store
Replies: 20
Views: 2818

Re: Editorial - Walmart Never Was a Gun Store

Jim hit er right on the head. I drive for 35 miles to get to a small independent FFL because of reasons given.
This small shop sells more guns in a week than the local Walmart super store does in a year, also for reasons given by Jim.
by Chuck 100 yd
Wed Sep 11, 2019 2:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Medicare
Replies: 25
Views: 1816

Re: Medicare

Prayers for you friend .
by Chuck 100 yd
Mon Sep 02, 2019 11:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Registration Time
Replies: 6
Views: 933

Re: Registration Time

Sad but true !
by Chuck 100 yd
Wed Aug 21, 2019 12:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin Cowboy 44mag worth?
Replies: 5
Views: 1200

Re: Marlin Cowboy 44mag worth?

What Six said +1 . Mine shoots into about 1 1/2” at 50 yd with 250 gr. cast bullet loads. That is more than adaquite for deer hunting in my area. Jacketed bullets will all cut a tight little group at 50 yd. that’s about my limit these days with iron sights.
by Chuck 100 yd
Sat Aug 17, 2019 8:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Chuck 100 yd & J Miller.
Replies: 5
Views: 903

Re: Happy Birthday Chuck 100 yd & J Miller.

Thanks . It seems like I just had a birthday last year ! I’m now 73. I would have been 74 but I was sick for a year.
by Chuck 100 yd
Mon Jul 29, 2019 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good Thing It Was A Small One
Replies: 9
Views: 1451

Re: Good Thing It Was A Small One

JimT wrote: Mon Jul 29, 2019 5:58 pm grasshopper.jpg

The 30-30 works ok on the little ones like this, but I would use at least a Model 71 on the big ones. Probably an '86 in .45-70 would be better.
A .45-70 would ruin all the meat .
by Chuck 100 yd
Thu Jul 18, 2019 3:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question for the AR guys here.
Replies: 18
Views: 1941

Re: Question for the AR guys here.

Thanks guys. I am trying to not buy any parts that won’t work together. Aero precision is not that far away wo I will probably get everything from them.
by Chuck 100 yd
Wed Jul 17, 2019 6:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question for the AR guys here.
Replies: 18
Views: 1941

Re: Question for the AR guys here.

Just looking to see what is available as far as parts go. I’d kinda like a rifle in about 20” barrel with a scope.
Building an AR15 seems simpler about choices of parts. It’s just going to be a range toy. I don’t hunt any more.