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by chadbr
Mon Dec 01, 2014 11:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old Cowboy Photos
Replies: 6
Views: 1905

Re: Old Cowboy Photos

That is a great collection -- Although I foresee some serious time going down the drain... :)
by chadbr
Mon May 06, 2013 11:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rare sight - Roadrunner
Replies: 30
Views: 2163

Re: Rare sight - Roadrunner

I have them all over the place down in South TX. They kill all the birds we're trying hunt...
by chadbr
Sun Oct 14, 2012 11:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2013 Calendar 'Old Winchesters and Marlins' (UPDATE)
Replies: 28
Views: 2830

Re: 2013 Calendar 'Old Winchesters and Marlins' started

Sign me up for one!!!

Thanks, Chad
by chadbr
Sun Sep 16, 2012 10:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: any body shoot a 25-20?
Replies: 30
Views: 4261

Re: any body shoot a 25-20?

I've got an old W92 SRC -- it is fun to shoot -- burns brass quickly! Mine needs a new extractor.... one of these days I'll get it out to Steve to fix up. I reloaded them with the Speer 75grn jacketed bullets... shoots like a charm. My daughter loves it, she promptly claimed it as her own after shoo...
by chadbr
Sun May 27, 2012 11:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pair of Central/South GA LEO Guns from the 70s
Replies: 11
Views: 1864

Re: Pair of Central/South GA LEO Guns from the 70s

The Smith I've been working on is almost exactly like that... A 19-5 with wood grips. Love it.

Thanks for the post.

Chad
by chadbr
Sun May 27, 2012 11:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Update on new home construction - pic heavy
Replies: 31
Views: 3902

Re: Update on new home construction - pic heavy

Outstanding! Looks great...

Chad
by chadbr
Sat May 26, 2012 6:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shot the 94/25-35
Replies: 8
Views: 1193

Re: Shot the 94/25-35

That's great shooting. Congrats.

I'm having the same issue with it shooting high and sight... I hate to trim the front sight...


Chad
by chadbr
Fri May 25, 2012 9:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Soft vs. hard cast questions.
Replies: 16
Views: 2453

Re: Soft vs. hard cast questions.

There is a great article in the latest handloader about this -- His conclusion is "it doesn't matter" -- at least not in his testing. None of the article here except the title: http://www.riflemagazine.com/magazine/PDF/hl278partial.pdf "Loading lead in the 44 mag, The realities of all...
by chadbr
Fri May 25, 2012 9:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win 92 "shop manual"?
Replies: 6
Views: 1167

Re: Win 92 "shop manual"?

I have steve's dvd... I was hoping for something I can look at as i'm working (I don't have a fancy TV setup in my garage!!)

Is the Rossi "close enough" to the Winchester?

Thanks,
Chad
by chadbr
Thu May 24, 2012 10:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win 92 "shop manual"?
Replies: 6
Views: 1167

Win 92 "shop manual"?

Can anyone suggest a good shop manual for Win 92's (and 94's for that matter)? I'm thinking along the lines of the Kuhnhausen manual for the Smith & Wesson revolvers http://www.amazon.com/The-Revolver-Shop-Manual-Actions/dp/B000MRFUWY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1337917283&sr=8-2 My 25-20 has...
by chadbr
Thu May 24, 2012 10:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: done deal
Replies: 19
Views: 1828

Re: done deal

I missed what for... But prayers in none the less!

Chad
by chadbr
Thu May 24, 2012 10:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My plans over memorial day
Replies: 26
Views: 1967

Re: My plans over memorial day

BlaineG wrote:
chadbr wrote:I'm taking my daughter to the lease for the weekend - should be fun (and interesting... :lol: )

Chad
How old? A couple years is the difference between "WoW, that's cool Daddy" and "Serious?!?!"
14... It will be a mix of 'cool daddy' and 'what the heck??' :D
by chadbr
Thu May 24, 2012 5:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My plans over memorial day
Replies: 26
Views: 1967

Re: My plans over memorial day

I'm taking my daughter to the lease for the weekend - should be fun (and interesting... :lol: )

Chad
by chadbr
Thu May 24, 2012 11:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New (to me) 25-35 - *lots* of pictures added - finally shot!
Replies: 35
Views: 4525

Re: New (to me) 25-35 - *lots* of pictures added - finally shot!

ollogger wrote:Chad
i use a max load (34gr.) of LVR in the carbine & 32.5 in the rifle,it
runs them around 2900 fps, I wish Hodgon had loads listed with LVR
for the 117gr bullet

ollogger
I picked up some LVR last night - I'll let you know how it goes in my rifle - thanks!

Chad
by chadbr
Thu May 24, 2012 1:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For Griff & Boolit Casters... 21.6 tonnes of lead.
Replies: 21
Views: 2790

Re: For Griff & Boolit Casters... 21.6 tonnes of lead.

That's my next hobby... wife will be very happy :lol: :lol:

Where did you get all that lead????
by chadbr
Thu May 24, 2012 1:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W questions?
Replies: 17
Views: 2994

Re: S&W questions?

Hawt darn... the Kuhnhausen manual came today.

I got it all pulled apart and put in the new springs.

Slick slick. Next week I'll pull it apart again and de-burr the inside... the manual tells all. Great book.

As usual, thanks for all the advice everyone.

Chad
by chadbr
Wed May 23, 2012 2:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New (to me) 25-35 - *lots* of pictures added - finally shot!
Replies: 35
Views: 4525

Re: New (to me) 25-35 - *lots* of pictures added - finally shot!

That 25-35 looks real good & there a real treat to shoot I like the 75gr. speer for blazing away at things, that jack would have came apart with that bullet. Trust me if you eat one jack you wont try it again! ollogger Thanks -- it is fun for sure. What load do you use for the 75 gr bullet? Cha...
by chadbr
Wed May 23, 2012 9:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New (to me) 25-35 - *lots* of pictures added - finally shot!
Replies: 35
Views: 4525

Re: New (to me) 25-35 - *lots* of pictures added - finally shot!

SteveR wrote: Nice guns! I have a question about the Jack rabbits are they worth eating? Are they good to eat?

Steve
To be honest I don't know for sure... But everyone tells me they do not taste good.

I'm sure someone will chime in if I'm wrong.

Chad
by chadbr
Wed May 23, 2012 9:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New (to me) 25-35 - *lots* of pictures added - finally shot!
Replies: 35
Views: 4525

Re: New (to me) 25-35 - *lots* of pictures added - finally shot!

I forgot to mention she ran a good 50 yards after she was hit! You can see the entry wound ... The exit was 'a big hole'. I thought I missed the 1st shot because she took off like a bolt of lightening... I took a follow up shot while she was on the run ... At which point she rolled up. I immediately...
by chadbr
Wed May 23, 2012 12:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New (to me) 25-35 - *lots* of pictures added - finally shot!
Replies: 35
Views: 4525

Re: New (to me) 25-35 - *lots* of pictures added - finally shot!

Reviving a "thread from the dead" (~4 years later!) Well, I finally got around to making rounds for this 25-35 (if you recall my other thread on crushed necks...) And finally got around to shooting 2 weekends ago -- shoots like a champ! 23.5 grns. of 3031 w/ Hornaday 117 grn bullets. Whoev...
by chadbr
Tue May 22, 2012 10:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W questions?
Replies: 17
Views: 2994

Re: S&W questions?

Thanks for the tips guys - I ordered a copy of: The S&W Revolver A Shop Manual: Covers the S&W J, K, L and N Frame Revolver Actions Jerry Kuhnhausen I saw it recommended by a few people on the S&W forums - and here of course. I've read a bit about the spring - I haven't seen many good pi...
by chadbr
Mon May 21, 2012 8:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W questions?
Replies: 17
Views: 2994

Re: OT: S&W questions?

I LOVE THIS PLACE!!

Thanks guys -- worked like a CHAMP!

Now to see if I can replace the springs and get it all back together...

Thanks again, Chad
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by chadbr
Mon May 21, 2012 2:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W questions?
Replies: 17
Views: 2994

Re: OT: S&W questions?

Thanks Mescalero -- I've seen that advice -- and I tried it with no success (so far!) Question is what should be allowed to make contact with the bench when striking the grip? Nothing? Grip (will it bend)? full body (I assume not)? I guess I'll just man up and beat the thing harder... just don't wan...
by chadbr
Mon May 21, 2012 1:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W questions?
Replies: 17
Views: 2994

S&W questions?

Can anyone recommend a board for discussion of Smith and Wesson's? http://smith-wessonforum.com/ is an obvious one, but if there is another for "like minded" individuals -- I'd like to hear about it. If anyone is interested - I'm trying to do a tear down on my Model 19 and I'm to the part ...
by chadbr
Sun May 20, 2012 12:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your smoothest, most reliable gun
Replies: 74
Views: 7948

Re: Your smoothest, most reliable gun

I sure am glad Winchester wised up and stop making those complicated 9422's...

Clearly more trouble than they were worth with all the complaints here.

Marketing Dept.
by chadbr
Sun May 20, 2012 11:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Don't miss this next weekend
Replies: 7
Views: 1476

Re: Don't miss this next weekend

Thanks for the heads up!
by chadbr
Sat May 12, 2012 5:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Derailed by a Savage 99
Replies: 19
Views: 2258

Re: Derailed by a Savage 99

Solid... I've always wanted a 99 in 308.

That seems like a great deal to me if it shoots well.

Chad
by chadbr
Thu Apr 26, 2012 6:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: hollow ground screwdrivers
Replies: 15
Views: 3423

Re: hollow ground screwdrivers

I finally picked up a couple of these - thanks again for the heads up.

Chad
by chadbr
Thu Apr 12, 2012 8:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's wrong w/ a .357?
Replies: 64
Views: 8450

Re: What's wrong w/ a .357?

the other problem I have is it's just too accurate. I kept hitting the swingers at 100 yards offhand while the guys next to me were kicking up dust at 50. I switched to 50 yards but aimed for the chicken's heads to make them spin. It's not nice to embarass others, better bring your 467 Win Ultra Ma...
by chadbr
Thu Apr 12, 2012 8:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chiappa 1886 Kodiak Video
Replies: 11
Views: 2337

Re: Chiappa 1886 Kodiak Video

I want to see one, handle one, shoot one, before I say much more.. AND I WANT THEM TO KILL THAT HUGE, UGLY, OBNOXIOUS BILLBOARD ON THE SIDE OF THE RECEIVER.. That just tells me their Company hasn't quite grown up yet... That's a great point.... hate the billboard, and none of the pictures show it. ...
by chadbr
Wed Apr 11, 2012 11:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chiappa 1886 Kodiak Video
Replies: 11
Views: 2337

Re: Chiappa 1886 Kodiak Video

Traditional version looks real nice. Wonder how the QC is compared to Winchesters?
by chadbr
Tue Apr 10, 2012 10:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chiappa 1886 Kodiak Video
Replies: 11
Views: 2337

Re: Chiappa 1886 Kodiak Video

Dang... looks nice. Too bad it has that obnoxious logo on the side.

Chad

Anyone know $$'s??
by chadbr
Sun Apr 08, 2012 1:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trimmers
Replies: 10
Views: 1312

Trimmers

I've brought this topic up before, but I'll ask again... By far, the thing I hate the most when reloading is trimming cases. I'm looking for advice on a trimmer. One thing I'm not clear on are the pilots. Are there any trimmers that don't require them? I have several unusual calibers I don't want to...
by chadbr
Sun Apr 08, 2012 1:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: lee factory crimp die
Replies: 12
Views: 1909

lee factory crimp die

I am *sold*.

Reloaded my first set of 25-20's yesterday and had my first opportunity to use a FCD.

The crimps are just perfect.

I'm thinking of getting an FDC every caliber I load.

Am I looking through rose colored glasses or are these that much better than a standard crimp die?

Chad
by chadbr
Sun Apr 08, 2012 10:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I keep crushing the necks
Replies: 28
Views: 3787

Re: I keep crushing the necks

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Well, I finally got around to pulling those bullets, using a pair of snippers worked like a champ with minimal bullet damage.

I resized the necks and they came out just fine.

Thanks for all the info guys, I learned a lot.

Happy Easter everyone,

Chad
by chadbr
Sat Apr 07, 2012 11:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A "great" fishing story !
Replies: 19
Views: 1786

Re: A "great" fishing story !

Lucky man!

I love fishing, but my kids show very little interest... I need to find a better fishing hole.

Chad
by chadbr
Sat Apr 07, 2012 10:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Levergunners rejoicing across Canada at midnight tonight
Replies: 60
Views: 5745

Re: Levergunners rejoicing across Canada at midnight tonight

In regards to the past years our Alberta Province has always supported sporting firearm use. They told the Federal government that if they wanted it enforced to pay for it and never pushed enforcement. Our necks are about as red as you'll find in Canada. Kinda like Texas, lots of oil, guns, rancher...
by chadbr
Tue Apr 03, 2012 9:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Henry 45-70
Replies: 18
Views: 3548

Re: New Henry 45-70

by chadbr
Fri Mar 30, 2012 8:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Had to sell a couple of old Winchesters (photos)
Replies: 56
Views: 4461

Re: Had to sell a couple of old Winchesters (photos)

What a great rifle. Congratulations!

Chad
by chadbr
Thu Mar 29, 2012 2:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: neat website Bullard Repeating Arms
Replies: 10
Views: 1466

Re: neat website Bullard Repeating Arms

Very interesting... Thanks!
by chadbr
Sun Mar 25, 2012 10:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old Winchester Catalogs, Well, maybe not quite OLD, but...
Replies: 17
Views: 2347

Re: Old Winchester Catalogs, Well, maybe not quite OLD, but...

Hey Griff, I didn't get them?

I'll send you a pm.

Chad
by chadbr
Sat Mar 24, 2012 5:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old Winchester Catalogs, Well, maybe not quite OLD, but...
Replies: 17
Views: 2347

Re: Old Winchester Catalogs, Well, maybe not quite OLD, but...

Hey Griff, if you're not worried about who gets them, you can put them in dropbox.com for free and give out a public link here and you won't have to worry about the size.

Or you can email them to me and i can do it for you. chadbr at yahoo dot com.

Chad
by chadbr
Sat Mar 24, 2012 10:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I keep crushing the necks
Replies: 28
Views: 3787

Re: I keep crushing the necks

Thanks earlmck! Those pictures are worth a 1000 words, although your previous description was excellent. Bob, I was thinking the same thing as I was reading his description, but if you look in his 2nd picture, it doesn't look like the threads come to the top of the press like they do on mine. Nothin...
by chadbr
Fri Mar 23, 2012 1:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I keep crushing the necks
Replies: 28
Views: 3787

Re: I keep crushing the necks

Great idea, I never considered doing that.

I'll give it a go tomorrow!

Thanks again. Chad
by chadbr
Thu Mar 22, 2012 11:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I keep crushing the necks
Replies: 28
Views: 3787

Re: I keep crushing the necks

Thanks for the detailed replies… very helpful. especially WinM71. I was doing *almost* the same thing. I was trying to 'squeeze' the 2 together… i.e. setting the crimp, then turning seater until the bullet was seated at the correct depth. I can see from your procedure why that won't work! Well, it w...
by chadbr
Thu Mar 22, 2012 11:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm smiling tonight
Replies: 5
Views: 1408

I'm smiling tonight

I've had a longstanding plan to get enough brass for my 'rare caliber' guns to last me the next 10 years at a minimum... I finally got around to getting 100 each of 25-35, 25-20, and 303 Savage (and some Colt 45 for good measure). I ran across a great deal on some 8mm Mauser at an off the trail hard...
by chadbr
Thu Mar 22, 2012 7:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heads Up! Better Stock Up....
Replies: 52
Views: 5857

Re: Heads Up! Better Stock Up....

I've heard the same from several shops... But the shelves look pretty full to me. Companies are producing as fast as they can after the last go around. And prices seem relatively stable stable to me?
by chadbr
Thu Mar 22, 2012 7:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My First Leather Sheath (#002 Added)
Replies: 33
Views: 4914

Re: OT - My First Leather Sheath

That is fantastic... well done.
by chadbr
Wed Mar 21, 2012 9:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: sixgun/reblue
Replies: 1
Views: 746

Re: sixgun/reblue

+1