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by Paul105
Sun Mar 11, 2012 11:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scout Handgun?
Replies: 72
Views: 7239

Re: Scout Handgun?

Here's my version of the "Scout Handgun". http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n172/Paul105_photo/P6220006.jpg I mounted the scope on this 3 1/2", .45 Colt, Freedom Arms M97 to do some load development (old eyes and open sights not conducive to consisten groups). Surprisingly, it is a h...
by Paul105
Fri Feb 10, 2012 7:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your preferred load, grips, holster, and usage for S&W 329PD
Replies: 12
Views: 2509

Re: Your preferred load, grips, holster, and usage for S&W 329PD

BOSCO,

Forgot to mention this above. You also need to make sure the strain screw is tight and stays that way. It is located at the bottom front of the grip frame. It places tension on the mainspring and light firing pin hits and misfires will result if this screw backs out.

Paul
by Paul105
Fri Feb 10, 2012 11:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your preferred load, grips, holster, and usage for S&W 329PD
Replies: 12
Views: 2509

Re: Your preferred load, grips, holster, and usage for S&W 329PD

I've had three 329s and one has been my everyday carry and bow hunting backup gun since 2005. I gave one to my son which he uses exclusively as his hunting backup gun. The beauty of the 329 (in addition to its light weight) is that it can be loaded to a power level that will match the threat in the ...
by Paul105
Tue Feb 07, 2012 11:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Light small 44 special wanted
Replies: 45
Views: 10442

Re: Light small 44 special wanted

I have a round butt FA97 with a 3 1/2” barrel in .45 Colt – it is about the same size as the S&W 396 – although quite a bit heavier. Here is a picture next to a 386 (same size as 396 which I also have). For light weight carrying, the 396 wins hands down. For shooting enjoyment with heavier loads...
by Paul105
Sun Jan 15, 2012 6:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 357 barrel length and velocity ... again
Replies: 22
Views: 8066

Re: 357 barrel length and velocity ... again

Here are some more actual chronograph results with a heavier bullet. Beartooth 185gr LFNGC (yes 185gr not 158gr) New WW Cases Fed 200 Mag 14.7gr Lil'Gun 1.595 OAL Chron 4 Paces fr Muzzle Temp 75 Deg Marlin 18" 1,713 fps Ruger BH 6.5" 1,388 fps Ruger SP101 3+" 1,161 fps S&W M60 3&q...
by Paul105
Thu Dec 22, 2011 2:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow!
Replies: 17
Views: 2770

Re: Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow!

Steve, In the early 80s, we lived in Englewood (don't know what they call it now) between Arapahoe and County Line Rds and a couple of surface streets west of the interstate. We were at a neighborhood Christmas Eve party and I had to sneak out to retrieve our son's Christmas Present (a bike) from an...
by Paul105
Tue May 17, 2011 8:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winoku 92 Crescent Butt Plate is pretty and SLIPPERY?
Replies: 17
Views: 2287

Re: Winoku 92 Crescent Butt Plate is pretty and SLIPPERY?

I used PacSkin (like rubberized skateboard tape) on a M92 carbine with the stainless steel butt plate. The stuff comes in sheets and can be trimmed to meet your specific needs. http://www.pachmayr.com/pac-skin.php Pachmayr also makes a leather slip on pad but even the small is too large for my Rossi...
by Paul105
Mon May 09, 2011 10:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pistol Caliber LG Barrel Length Question
Replies: 24
Views: 2845

Re: Pistol Caliber LG Barrel Length Question

I tested some .45 Colt (Ruger Level Loads) in three different guns. The load used H110 under the Lyman 452651, dual crimp grove, 335gr FPGC seated to the top crimp grove (shortest OAL). The results were measured 5 paces from the muzzle at 60 Deg F and only show what these guns did on this day with t...
by Paul105
Fri Nov 26, 2010 12:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Field Sidearm - 6" Ruger GP100, 6" S&W 686, or my G20L
Replies: 86
Views: 15925

Re: Field Sidearm - 6" Ruger GP100, 6" S&W 686, or my G20L

I have one of the first 10mm Glock 20s. It has had a grip reduction by Dane Burns out of Washington state ( http://www.burnscustom.com/ ), otherwise its straight stock. Recently added a second G20 -- this one is equipped with a light/laser combo for low/no light night application. There are various ...
by Paul105
Wed Nov 17, 2010 10:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Rifle Survey results
Replies: 24
Views: 3688

Re: OT - Rifle Survey results

Very interesting responses, particularly those relating to shooting distance. Several years ago, my son and I were hunkered down in front of a couple of small pine trees on a hillside of scattered pine and sagebrush. We had been there for an hour or so, watching elk move slowly thru an area we call ...
by Paul105
Fri Nov 05, 2010 8:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: EBR question... AR-10 ammo
Replies: 29
Views: 4202

Re: EBR question... AR-10 ammo

Bushmaster advertises theirs as a .308 -- in the detailed specs, they describe the caliber as .308/7.62.

http://www.bushmaster.com/catalog-308ORC.asp

BTW, if you can get one for $799, jump on it.
by Paul105
Thu Oct 07, 2010 8:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First Bull Elk... and with a Lever (Pics)
Replies: 29
Views: 3629

Re: First Bull Elk... and with a Lever (Pics)

Excellent! It doesn't get much better than this. An experience that you and your son will never forget.

Paul
by Paul105
Wed Sep 15, 2010 8:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Another Elk Post
Replies: 12
Views: 1665

Re: OT- Another Elk Post

Grizzly Attacks Bow Hunter "It's one of those unfortunate incidences of a human-bear conflict that occur some years during archery season - a surprise encounter that leads to a mauling," he said. "It's an inherent risk and people know it when they go up into certain areas and archery ...
by Paul105
Tue Sep 14, 2010 12:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Another Elk Post
Replies: 12
Views: 1665

Re: OT- Another Elk Post

Plus one on what both Danny and Don said. More and more folks are taking up bow hunting. They do some amazingly stupid things. They'll drive up a dirt road on a 4 wheeler or in a truck. Stop, turn the engine off and slam the truck door and bugle. If they don't hear anything right away, they jump bac...
by Paul105
Mon Sep 13, 2010 10:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Another Elk Post
Replies: 12
Views: 1665

Re: OT- Another Elk Post

Sorry, just saw your previous post. Scents (Elk Wiz) can't hurt, but if the wind is against you, for the most part you are in trouble. Even if it seems still, cold air will flow downhill and warm air will rise uphill. This means that (in the absence of a discernable wind direction), you want to stay...
by Paul105
Mon Sep 13, 2010 10:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Another Elk Post
Replies: 12
Views: 1665

Re: OT- Another Elk Post

With a bow, not a gun. Montana archery elk season opened Saturday the 4th of Sept. John (my son) and I went to one of the spots we have consistently seen elk over the last several years. We were in position right at legal shooting light. He was setup about 50 yards behind me and was doing the callin...
by Paul105
Thu Sep 09, 2010 1:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The .454 Casull Puma's revisited
Replies: 10
Views: 3712

Re: The .454 Casull Puma's revisited

Here's an article that Paco wrote re: the Puma .454

http://gunblast.com/Paco_Legacy_454.htm

Paul
by Paul105
Fri Aug 20, 2010 6:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Freedom Arms 97 45 Colt strength?
Replies: 18
Views: 7305

Re: OT - Freedom Arms 97 45 Colt strength?

Here's the definitive answer: Title: Re: FA 97 strength Post by: Bob Baker on December 13, 2006, 03:37:39 PM The Model 97 was designed to be a general duty firearm which means it wasn't designed to be a horsepower gun like the Model 83. The loading data in the popular loading manuals for the Rugers ...
by Paul105
Wed May 26, 2010 8:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 'Breaking in' a barrel
Replies: 20
Views: 2379

Re: 'Breaking in' a barrel

My son ruined a 6mm Rem factory barrel shooting prarie dogs one hot spring day. That was one of the most accurate factory guns I’ve ever owned. It now wears a Shilen barrel and is used mostly for spot and stalk ground squirrel hunting where the new barrel seldom heats up much. Cost of new barrel abo...
by Paul105
Tue May 25, 2010 8:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 'Breaking in' a barrel
Replies: 20
Views: 2379

Re: 'Breaking in' a barrel

Gale McMillan on barrel "break-in" and cleaning:

http://www.snipercountry.com/Articles/B ... reakIn.asp

Paul
by Paul105
Fri May 14, 2010 8:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hey Danny, is this true??? Time for a wolf tag... :)
Replies: 10
Views: 1278

Re: Hey Danny, is this true??? Time for a wolf tag... :)

Here's an email I got from the Montana Shooting Sports Assoc. Subj: Important wolf seminar, Bozeman, 5/16‏ FYI, from WTP: WHO: Jim Beers, former Chief of National Wildlife Refuge Operations WHAT: Public presentation on fraud and deceit employed in the dangerous wolf "reintroduction" progra...
by Paul105
Tue May 11, 2010 1:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Remmy 870 20g ??
Replies: 22
Views: 2182

Re: OT Remmy 870 20g ??

Mine has the 26" bbl and I just weighed it at 6 lbs, 8 oz on my electronic fish scale. It is the express version with the hardwood (non walnut) stock. It is light and handy and doesn't have the bulk of a 12 ga.

Paul
by Paul105
Sat Apr 24, 2010 9:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Freedom Arms Question
Replies: 18
Views: 3736

Re: Freedom Arms Question

I've got one in .45 Colt. It is very easy to shoot, tons of fun, and handles recoil very well.

Image

Paul
by Paul105
Sat Apr 24, 2010 5:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Freedom Arms Question
Replies: 18
Views: 3736

Re: Freedom Arms Question

You cannot buy a FA Model 83 in .45 Colt -- you can buy one in .454 with an auxilary .45 Colt cylinder. Freedom Arms advises against using the short .45 Colt ammo in the .454 Cyl. The M97 is about 3/4 of a pound lighter than a M83. Example -- 4 3/4" Premier Grade M83 .454C weighs 49 oz. and a 4...
by Paul105
Tue Apr 13, 2010 8:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Took my rifle to the optometrist (UPDATE)
Replies: 30
Views: 2794

Re: Took my rifle to the optometrist today

Kirk,

How will/does this setup work with a handgun?

Paul
by Paul105
Wed Mar 31, 2010 10:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Went Plinking this morning
Replies: 24
Views: 3246

Re: Went Plinking this morning

Love your targets. Great to have a life partner that enjoys the same things you do. Our yellow lab was recued (not abused, just didn't have the time needed for a lab) from a women in Sheridan. She (the dog) is laying on the bed next to me and has been my constant companion for the last seven years. ...
by Paul105
Sun Sep 27, 2009 10:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sequoia NF trip
Replies: 6
Views: 808

Re: Sequoia NF trip

The warmer temperatures you encountered have to be due to global climate change. Recently had a "Grizzly Warning" on the local news (it's archery big game season) -- FWP said watch for grizz where previously not seen -- robust grizzly pop all over Montana, moving into areas not seen before...
by Paul105
Sun Sep 27, 2009 9:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Storm Cloud
Replies: 11
Views: 930

Re: OT Storm Cloud

Thunderstorms make great pictures. I never seem to do them justice. Here's one that never got to us while bow hunting antelope in August near Dillon Montana.

Image

Paul
by Paul105
Sun Sep 20, 2009 2:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Advice on working up 300 gr loads for .45 Colt--Rossi 92
Replies: 7
Views: 1083

Re: Advice on working up 300 gr loads for .45 Colt--Rossi 92

Quote: Does anyone make a 260-to-300 grain Keith-profile bullet with a gas check ? Depends on what you consider a "Keith-profile" Montana Bullets works makes 300gr SWC GC and a 255gr SWC GC The 300gr is a RCBS (82083) The 255gr is a Lyman (452490) http://www.montanabulletworks.com/wst_page...
by Paul105
Sat Sep 19, 2009 6:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Advice on working up 300 gr loads for .45 Colt--Rossi 92
Replies: 7
Views: 1083

Re: Advice on working up 300 gr loads for .45 Colt--Rossi 92

You can get those 300gr Lee's at Montana Bullet Works (they will size to your needs).

http://www.montanabulletworks.com/wst_page6.html

Good bullets, good service.

Paul
by Paul105
Thu Jul 30, 2009 7:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Went for a ride, checking the huckleberries
Replies: 12
Views: 985

Re: Went for a ride, checking the huckleberries

Hey Danny,

Is that a shooter under Mrs. Bigsky's left elbow (worn cross draw)?

Doesn't look like you have as big a beattle kill problem as SW MT.

Paul
by Paul105
Sat Jul 18, 2009 3:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gracey case trimmer/Hornady one-shot lube
Replies: 4
Views: 804

Re: Gracey case trimmer/Hornady one-shot lube

Don't know the answer to your trimmer question but here's how I bulk degrease lubed, loaded ammo. Go to Wal Mart and buy some cheap, non-flamable, aerosol brake cleaner. Lay the loaded ammo out on an old towel (you can do a 100 223s at a time no problem). Hose down the cases and roll them aound in t...
by Paul105
Sun Jul 05, 2009 7:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Montana fishing and camping suggestions
Replies: 10
Views: 667

Re: OT: Montana fishing and camping suggestions

Here is a link to Mt Fish Wildlife & Parks fishing access site search facility. http://fwp.mt.gov/lands/searchfas.aspx Various primary search criteria are available, but you can have them start by the "Sites by Streams" search, using the various blue ribbon trout streams -- here are a ...
by Paul105
Wed Apr 08, 2009 9:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big cats
Replies: 29
Views: 2043

Re: Big cats

They are excellent eating treat them like pork as they can have trichinosis, we make smokey's out of them. Its called hunting and killing they are a game animal and have to be managed as they are rear end deep around here and kill alot of other game and stock. The hide is thin. danny P.S. I blanked...
by Paul105
Wed Apr 08, 2009 9:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Moderators - What's A User "Yahoo [Bot]" and 12 guests
Replies: 2
Views: 436

Moderators - What's A User "Yahoo [Bot]" and 12 guests

Was looking at User list and the user "Yahoo [Bot]" showed up at the end of the list -- what is that?

TIA,

Paul
by Paul105
Tue Mar 24, 2009 9:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How long does brass last? Or …..
Replies: 29
Views: 2722

Re: How long does brass last? Or …..

I am about to retire the last of a batch of Starline .475 LB cases that have been reloaded 20+ times. I started noticing split necks after the 20th reload on some of the cases and have been removing those as encountered. Most of those loads were not full house .475s, but were probably in the .44 Mag...
by Paul105
Wed Mar 18, 2009 6:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: velocity vs barrel length
Replies: 10
Views: 1202

Re: velocity vs barrel length

From a FA M97 5 1/2" bbl at 5 paces from muzzle and 55 deg F. The first 4 are WMR, the last one is 22 LR.

30 HP TNT CCI 1648
40 HP JHP CCI 1405
40 PSP Rem Rem 1498
45 DynaPoint 1263
38 HP Am Eagle Federal 1058

FWIW,

Paul
by Paul105
Mon Feb 23, 2009 6:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Poachers fined nearly $14,000.00
Replies: 19
Views: 2217

Re: OT - Poachers fined nearly $14,000.00

Years back one of the local high school's assistent basketball coaches was cited for a game violation and it made the local paper. Within a couple of weeks of the citation/article, the two local high schools played their annual cross town rivalry game. The opposition fans all showed up in Blaze Oran...
by Paul105
Mon Feb 23, 2009 6:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you've ever wanted a Deluxe Marlin 1897.....
Replies: 10
Views: 841

Re: If you've ever wanted a Deluxe Marlin 1897.....

No mention was made of the part that attaches to the threaded muzzle cap pictured towards the end. Maybe a suppressor setup?
by Paul105
Thu Feb 05, 2009 10:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: puma's, the rifle.
Replies: 23
Views: 3523

Re: puma's, the rifle.

Steve,

I don't know how Buck intended it, but I took it as a compliment.

FWIW,

Paul
by Paul105
Sat Jan 31, 2009 10:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: powder
Replies: 10
Views: 1049

Re: powder

Why don't you give Hodgdon a call, they are now distributing Winchester powders. If I remember correctly (not a given), several of Win/Hodg powders were mfg by St Marks Powder Co and were the same powders (W296/H110, W231/HP38 are a couple of examples).

Paul
by Paul105
Tue Jan 27, 2009 11:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Watch your six
Replies: 52
Views: 5767

Re: OT - Watch your six

Several years ago, a friend of ours was bow hunting elk and had to kill a Mt Lion. Shot it between the eyes with his bow at point blank range. His mom asked him where his sidearm was. He told her it was in his day pack. He reported it and FWP made him take them to the kill site. Confirmed it was sel...
by Paul105
Sun Jan 25, 2009 12:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Mernickle holsters
Replies: 10
Views: 2144

Re: OT - Mernickle holsters

I've got this one (only diff is cartridge loops on shoulder strap). It is one of the most comfortable, well built holsters I own. Mernickle makes an excellent product.
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http://www.mernickleholsters.com/sh/sh7cus1.html
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Paul
by Paul105
Mon Jan 19, 2009 12:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Movie warning Marley and Me
Replies: 20
Views: 1995

Re: OT: Movie warning Marley and Me

The price of being a dog lover is havin' your heart broke once in a while. Well worth it though. :) Steve Amen Steve! I don't understand how folks who loose a much beloved dog say they will never have another one. Sure, a new pup can never replace the lost friend, but refusing to get another dog is...
by Paul105
Sun Jan 18, 2009 11:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: SA base pin lube question
Replies: 29
Views: 2783

Re: OT: SA base pin lube question

Joe, Based on this article from Grant Cunningham's website, I've been using Synthetic Auto Trans Fluid from Wal Mart -- about $2.98 per quart. I don't clean my guns a lot, but lube them frequently. The single actions get a dab of the ATF on the cyl nose, ratchet, cyl bolt cut, pawl cut and along the...
by Paul105
Thu Nov 20, 2008 4:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 454 Casull ?
Replies: 71
Views: 29357

Re: Marlin 454 Casull ?

Again, this all relates to ME, YMMV. To me, the Marlin 1894 is heavy and bulky compared to the '92. I have and use/enjoy Marlin and Winny leverguns too. I've had two of the Puma '92 .454s. I bought the first one from my local guy thru Davidson's. On the first one, the forend cracked, and the recieve...
by Paul105
Thu Nov 20, 2008 9:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: do coyotes see orange?
Replies: 13
Views: 2155

Re: do coyotes see orange?

My dogs don't see blaze orange (the camo variety anyway). I've hidden next to a fir tree, partially exposed and had them run right by me (withing a couple of yards) looking for me. They won't let me out of their sight for very long. Coyotes should be the same.

Paul
by Paul105
Sat Nov 15, 2008 11:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question about 1895 Marlin in 45-70 (1972- ? model)
Replies: 13
Views: 3816

Re: Question about 1895 Marlin in 45-70 (1972- ? model)

This won't help you much, because at the time I had no idea about rifling (except that it was in the barrel). I had one of those. Bought it in late 1972 or early 1973. It was one shootin' son of a gun. Had to try Elmer's load. Didn't cast bullets in those days, so I used the 400 gr Speer. It was dri...