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awesome! i'm glad i started reloading recently

with my low shooting volume, my brass should last forever !

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BigSky56 wrote: Until this war is over 308 ammo is gonna be scarce.

he's right about that

30 cal bullet components are easier to come by than 223 tho -- thats fo sho

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Wow -- we're still kind of on this topic ! :shock: :lol: If you want to target shoot (or shoot humans if you are on the SWAT team ) the .308 absolutely is the answer. The new Savage Palma benchrest rifle is only available in .308 --- that tells me something. Most police sniper encounters occur well ...

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:shock: I guess I haven't priced tires lately :o That's for 6 isn't it JN ? I was quoted $660 for 4 tires for my 3/4 ton, so doing Okie math, that would translate out to about a grand for 6 if they were similar 3/4 ton/ 1 ton truck tires Sorry, nope, 4 tires, LT265/70R17, load range E, Michelin all...

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Had a succesful trip to Bass Pro Shops last night, which resulted in a .44 mag and .357 Hornady die set, some boxes of LeverRevolution 45/70 and 30-30 ammo, a couple of boxes of somewhat overpriced projectiles (not too bad -- i am experimenting with loads, so i just wanted small quantities) Asked ab...

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Hogue! Check out the Hogue website. Your local gun store may have a display so that you can try the grip in your paw. http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa193/JohndeFresno/44SupBkHwk10In_Web.jpg Mine is not a Super obviously, but i have tried the Hogue grips like John's. My pistol was purchased as ...

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Old Savage wrote:Much appreciating the tequila lesson.

me too --- now that Charles has explained the difference, i may try it again sometime. I am the victim of a "bad tequila incident" in my younger days and now just smelling a margarita well drink almost makes me toss my cookies

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I NEVER would have guessed Wally-world would have anything in the Weatherby family. Cool...! :mrgreen: they have been selling some Vanguards for a while now (10 years or so) -- some are pretty nice walnut stocked ones, but most , just regular little ugly black rifles ( i have a couple - i know they...

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double post --- GRRRRRRR --

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:D "I'm out " means i refuse to purchase any new firearms until i have sufficient stocks of ammunition and/or reloading supplies to feed what i have currently. Recently, My wallet has taken a beating worse than the time they let a monkey loose in my pants. This Weatherby rifle is the last ...

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you gotta strike fast nowadays , thats for sure. I nailed the last 3 550 packs of .22 LR at a local Wally today while i was picking up somedoor and window caulk myself !

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I have never been that drunk.... Does that work with a beer bottle as well? :wink: I hear fat women are a lot like mopeds... Fun to ride ....ya just dont want to get caught on one! I have a good friend who is a handsome devil who drinks too much and winds up taking home or going home with whatever ...

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BlaineG wrote: I guess I haven't priced tires lately

That's for 6 isn't it JN ? I was quoted $660 for 4 tires for my 3/4 ton, so doing Okie math, that would translate out to about a grand for 6 if they were similar 3/4 ton/ 1 ton truck tires

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Hey!!! Ya gotta look at the bright side. At least ya got a sandwich outa the deal. My F150 4x4 has just over 100,000 miles on it and it's still running good. However, there'll come a day when repairs will be needed. Depending on what they cost will determine whether I'll keep it or get another one....

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Good stuff --- i've been reading FFG off and on for 25 years. If i miss a few months, picking up a new issue is like sitting down with an old friend.

Lots of trapping oriented stuff that i dont get into, but i read nonetheless, plus the cover art is usually pretty cool

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The Marlin 1895 LTD III = The best of both worlds. http://www.myhostedpics.com/images/Pathfinder/1895ltdiiiprofile.jpg it. That looks nice !! :D another part of my brain likes Jeepniks GS model too ! If i had known that LTD 3 even existed, i would have searched for one of those over the guide i hav...

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.....what advantage do you think your getting by playing down the number?? Just askin' and I guess I'm not that worried about that. It's the Gubment I worry about. The only people who ask me this question are raving liberals, as far as i know, i dont associate with too many thieves myself, and i wo...

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I have a neighbor who was out looking for a revolver one day. He isn't relly that into guns, although he like splinkin' every now and again. "What and I do for you sir?", asks the gun store clerk. "I like tht one," he says. And out he walks with a 4" Python. He loves it. (I...

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I usually tell a moderate lie and say 3. 3 firearms covers all of my hunting and target shooting needs.

My collection is modest, but not even my wife nor my brother knows the real number

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I will throw a curveball in there. "Copland" from 1997, with Stallone, DeNiro, Keitel and a few others was originally conceived as a western by the writer, aNd it watches like a modern western. Very cool movie -- a little bit of "blue language" but thats pretty common for more mo...

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Now after reading all this ---- i think i need to load up a batch of jacketed bullets for comparison --- its no fun shootin' cans when you can't hit the can

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The Python is probably the better combat arm, but once you run out of bullets nothing screams "pistol whip" like an N-frame. :wink: :lol: How about the little J frame Ray Liotta used in "Goodfellas" ? awesome pistol whip scene , although he used it more like one would use a pair...

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I happen to be a .44 Fanatic. i am also sold on the merits of Marlin Model 39's, Model 336's and Model 1895's. Never again will I permit a Marlin Model 1894 to take up room in my collection! I've owned two Model 1894 Marlins in .44 RemMag. Both were traded in disgust after they proved to be incapab...

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I already spent mine on a Springfield 1911 yesterday (i dont get a stimulus check, but i may get a small tax refund) also purchased a new/old Colt Python and a Marlin .44 mag levergun ---- so i have destroyed my "beer money" account for quite some time

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You wont be disappointed! Technically the gun pictured is the Springfield GI. The MILSPEC has a little more on the sights as well as a lowered ejection port. Mine has well over 1000 rds with only 1 FTF that occured on the 1st 50 rds. OK --- yep you are right. I guess i have been calling them "...

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The guys are right about the things being heavy -- but one of the bigger issues is how tall they are compared to a regular box trailer -- not an issue with a 3/4 ton Chevy, but maybe an issue with a Pathfinder

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I guess the search is over ---- I bit on a Springfield Mil-Spec. The RIA actually had a friendlier hammer, but the local shop only had it in a compact version. For my purposes, this should get my CCW needs taken care of for a long, long time. I've never been a huge semi auto fan, but now that i have...

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Just got it home --- not a lot of wear showing --- i'm not even sure i want to shoot it now --- looks like it has just been sitting on a shelf since 1980. The double action trigger pull when i dry fire is unbelievable though sorry about the glare --- too much flash (no pun intended) http://i211.phot...

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If you state requires you to test for your CWP, with the type of gun you would carry, I would use a pistol over a revolver. There is a much larger range of models out there for concealed carry and it makes a better choice because of capacity. Carrying a $1000-1200 Python around all day against your...

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I had been saving cash for other long gun purchases (and related reloading equipment) when in walks an 8" blue Python. I couldn't help myself. I thought about it for maybe 30 seconds before deciding it was a go project. I dont wish to divulge pricing, but it was roughly what a person would reas...

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Insurance restrictions are a PIA in taking vehicles across national boundaries. Your company thinks to themselves that if anything happens, they could be out 20-50k or more for the rig as a result , or at the leasst , settlement could be tied up for months and months As far a s the Mrs., OU football...

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I love the Lonesome Dove series ----- This is the order it was made Lonesome Dove --- 1988 or 89 Return to Lonesome Dove 1993 Dead Man's Walk 1994 Streets of Laredo 1996 (i think) Comanche Moon 2007 But if you want to follow the plot line perfectly, it would go Dead Mans walk Comanche Moon Streets o...

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I admit the .22 is kinda cool in that it may be able to fire shorts, while the 10/22 can't ----- but the Ruger re-engineered lever gun is not competitive with more traditional platforms with the vast majority of users. Bill Ruger hit a home run with the No. 1 single shot, but other projects have fal...

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Yes, I think I will offer a little more on the security six. if he decides to hold on to it, i'll look into the .41 Thanks for all the great advice. I think i was mostly wondering what people thought of the .41mag - in case i need to go that route. The .41 is an absolute awesome cartridge, pioneere...

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I have a modest collection compared to many of you on this board, but even i have more than i can keep up with on the re-loading end. But that said, for all practical purposes (what the heck is practical) most of my levergun needs are covered, with a .22LR, .30-30, .45-70, and a .44 Mag on the way. ...

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Sounds like a good day -- dog size target at 50 yds moving, with open sights ---- i'd say thats good shootin'

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Well AJ, that was a ton of information :D In your impromptu "shootout" -- it looks like the .444 is the king as far as velocity, and the 45/70 definitely not a slouch after all these years with the right loads. , i am kind of shocked the big pistol calibers are so close though. I have seen...

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Gun Smith wrote:$2000.00-$3000.00.

yep, i was actually thinking higher than that, truth be known --- that is a wonderfully well preserved piece of levergun history

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Sweet! I just got one last week myself ! Lots of fun and pretty accurate too. You will absolutely love it with factory loads :D A couple of handloads i tried that are more in tune with the rifle's capabilities though, are flinch inducing :lol: , ---------- I am likely going to defy conventional leve...

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My father was a Tet offensive era Vietnam veteran. I always looked up to him and other combat veterans. In early 1991, i became one myself in a much more limited exchange. Its "only" been 18 years for me since that time frame and i sometimes wonder where the heck the time went too. Hell, i...

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Will either one of these out perform the 45/70 or .444 Marlin ?

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Gee whiz ---- well, i hate swaging primer pockets anyway, but thats another valuable resource gone if its true

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I pray that you get some good antibiotics, plus dvd copies of Quigley Down Under, Rio Bravo, Tombstone, Appaloosa, plus Lonesome Dove and Comanche Moon if you are up for it (substitute any other cool titles from the "levergun friendly" rack as you will) and have some peace and quiet to rec...

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about $400 bucks, nobody wants those things anymore --- have her contact me and i may even be persuaded to give her $500 to ease her pain

just kidding -- thats a very nice firearm for its vintage

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Dang...... Thats nice.... I need a 45-70.... but for what....i dont know.... maybe hogs...big hogs I just got mine simply because i wanted it, plus it makes a cool home defense gun (so does a $200 12 gauge pump - but these look better) . There's very little in the state of Oklahoma, Arkansas or Tex...

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RIHMFIRE wrote:all the rifles in pistol calibers are fine
357, 44, 45LC .....
But I like the 38-55 too....not too abusive....
I think I'll take her out and sling some lead this weekend!

oooo --weeee thats a nice lookin rifle

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I like the larger lever loop, I wonder if I could get one for my 1895? Yes you can ! Cabela's, Brownells or Wild West Guns has 'em. One of those is on my long list of things i "need" to buy ( 160 bucks tho :shock: ) The rail has a little lighter price tag -- $60 , but the ghost ring sight...

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I just love rich folks who leave brass I can use at the range. I say a silent thank you for each piece I pick up. Two thank yous if its .45 Colt brass. I'm getting fonder of the Marlin 1894. I should I've had 4 of them. Two were stinkers and two were keepers so I'm even. I'd like to find an inexpen...

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After posting a thread debating the utility/practicality of .44's vs .45's, I Knuckled under and made arrangements to purchase a pre-safety 1894 carbine in .44 Mag. This is my first experience with a dealer from out of town (shipment to my FFL, etc etc) -- so i hope it turns out good. Since i am rel...

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. . . I have a buddy 150 miles to the north who stepped up and has allowed me the use of his G-23 when the time comes . . . Darn, that's no fun! No new gun for Streetstar! Noah oh, i have a couple of new guns in my future --- but they are both leverguns :D My actual carry piece will be a Uberti Cat...

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