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- Mon Dec 01, 2014 11:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old Cowboy Photos
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1942
Re: Old Cowboy Photos
That is a great collection -- Although I foresee some serious time going down the drain...
- Mon May 06, 2013 11:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rare sight - Roadrunner
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2227
Re: Rare sight - Roadrunner
I have them all over the place down in South TX. They kill all the birds we're trying hunt...
- Sun Oct 14, 2012 11:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 2013 Calendar 'Old Winchesters and Marlins' (UPDATE)
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2869
Re: 2013 Calendar 'Old Winchesters and Marlins' started
Sign me up for one!!!
Thanks, Chad
Thanks, Chad
- Sun Sep 16, 2012 10:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: any body shoot a 25-20?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4360
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...
- Sun May 27, 2012 11:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pair of Central/South GA LEO Guns from the 70s
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1916
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
Thanks for the post.
Chad
- Sun May 27, 2012 11:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Update on new home construction - pic heavy
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4010
Re: Update on new home construction - pic heavy
Outstanding! Looks great...
Chad
Chad
- Sat May 26, 2012 6:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shot the 94/25-35
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1246
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
I'm having the same issue with it shooting high and sight... I hate to trim the front sight...
Chad
- Fri May 25, 2012 9:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Soft vs. hard cast questions.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2538
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...
- Fri May 25, 2012 9:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Win 92 "shop manual"?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1201
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
Is the Rossi "close enough" to the Winchester?
Thanks,
Chad
- Thu May 24, 2012 10:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Win 92 "shop manual"?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1201
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...
- Thu May 24, 2012 10:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: done deal
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1860
Re: done deal
I missed what for... But prayers in none the less!
Chad
Chad
- Thu May 24, 2012 10:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My plans over memorial day
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2039
Re: My plans over memorial day
14... It will be a mix of 'cool daddy' and 'what the heck??'BlaineG wrote:How old? A couple years is the difference between "WoW, that's cool Daddy" and "Serious?!?!"chadbr wrote:I'm taking my daughter to the lease for the weekend - should be fun (and interesting... )
Chad
- Thu May 24, 2012 5:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My plans over memorial day
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2039
Re: My plans over memorial day
I'm taking my daughter to the lease for the weekend - should be fun (and interesting... )
Chad
Chad
- 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: 4648
Re: New (to me) 25-35 - *lots* of pictures added - finally shot!
I picked up some LVR last night - I'll let you know how it goes in my rifle - thanks!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
Chad
- Thu May 24, 2012 1:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: For Griff & Boolit Casters... 21.6 tonnes of lead.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2912
Re: For Griff & Boolit Casters... 21.6 tonnes of lead.
That's my next hobby... wife will be very happy
Where did you get all that lead????
Where did you get all that lead????
- Thu May 24, 2012 1:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: S&W questions?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3056
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
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
- 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: 4648
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...
- 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: 4648
Re: New (to me) 25-35 - *lots* of pictures added - finally shot!
To be honest I don't know for sure... But everyone tells me they do not taste good.SteveR wrote: Nice guns! I have a question about the Jack rabbits are they worth eating? Are they good to eat?
Steve
I'm sure someone will chime in if I'm wrong.
Chad
- 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: 4648
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...
- 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: 4648
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...
- Tue May 22, 2012 10:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: S&W questions?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3056
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...
- Mon May 21, 2012 8:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: S&W questions?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3056
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
Thanks guys -- worked like a CHAMP!
Now to see if I can replace the springs and get it all back together...
Thanks again, Chad
- Mon May 21, 2012 2:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: S&W questions?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3056
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...
- Mon May 21, 2012 1:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: S&W questions?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3056
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 ...
- Sun May 20, 2012 12:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Your smoothest, most reliable gun
- Replies: 74
- Views: 8314
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.
Clearly more trouble than they were worth with all the complaints here.
Marketing Dept.
- Sun May 20, 2012 11:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Don't miss this next weekend
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1500
Re: Don't miss this next weekend
Thanks for the heads up!
- Sat May 12, 2012 5:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Derailed by a Savage 99
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2319
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
That seems like a great deal to me if it shoots well.
Chad
- Thu Apr 26, 2012 6:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: hollow ground screwdrivers
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3497
Re: hollow ground screwdrivers
I finally picked up a couple of these - thanks again for the heads up.
Chad
Chad
- Mon Apr 16, 2012 9:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old Winchester Catalogs, Well, maybe not quite OLD, but...
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2389
Re: Old Winchester Catalogs, Well, maybe not quite OLD, but...
Good job Griff!
- Thu Apr 12, 2012 8:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What's wrong w/ a .357?
- Replies: 64
- Views: 8694
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...
- Thu Apr 12, 2012 8:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Chiappa 1886 Kodiak Video
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2387
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. ...
- Wed Apr 11, 2012 11:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Chiappa 1886 Kodiak Video
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2387
Re: Chiappa 1886 Kodiak Video
Traditional version looks real nice. Wonder how the QC is compared to Winchesters?
- Tue Apr 10, 2012 10:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Chiappa 1886 Kodiak Video
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2387
Re: Chiappa 1886 Kodiak Video
Dang... looks nice. Too bad it has that obnoxious logo on the side.
Chad
Anyone know $$'s??
Chad
Anyone know $$'s??
- Sun Apr 08, 2012 1:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Trimmers
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1359
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...
- Sun Apr 08, 2012 1:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: lee factory crimp die
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1957
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
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
- Sun Apr 08, 2012 10:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I keep crushing the necks
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3899
Re: I keep crushing the necks
I resized the necks and they came out just fine.
Thanks for all the info guys, I learned a lot.
Happy Easter everyone,
Chad
- Sat Apr 07, 2012 11:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A "great" fishing story !
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1850
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
I love fishing, but my kids show very little interest... I need to find a better fishing hole.
Chad
- Sat Apr 07, 2012 10:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Levergunners rejoicing across Canada at midnight tonight
- Replies: 60
- Views: 6051
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...
- Tue Apr 03, 2012 9:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Henry 45-70
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3612
- Fri Mar 30, 2012 8:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Had to sell a couple of old Winchesters (photos)
- Replies: 56
- Views: 4626
Re: Had to sell a couple of old Winchesters (photos)
What a great rifle. Congratulations!
Chad
Chad
- Thu Mar 29, 2012 2:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: neat website Bullard Repeating Arms
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1508
Re: neat website Bullard Repeating Arms
Very interesting... Thanks!
- Sun Mar 25, 2012 10:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old Winchester Catalogs, Well, maybe not quite OLD, but...
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2389
Re: Old Winchester Catalogs, Well, maybe not quite OLD, but...
Hey Griff, I didn't get them?
I'll send you a pm.
Chad
I'll send you a pm.
Chad
- Sat Mar 24, 2012 5:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old Winchester Catalogs, Well, maybe not quite OLD, but...
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2389
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
Or you can email them to me and i can do it for you. chadbr at yahoo dot com.
Chad
- Sat Mar 24, 2012 10:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I keep crushing the necks
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3899
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...
- Fri Mar 23, 2012 1:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I keep crushing the necks
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3899
Re: I keep crushing the necks
Great idea, I never considered doing that.
I'll give it a go tomorrow!
Thanks again. Chad
I'll give it a go tomorrow!
Thanks again. Chad
- Thu Mar 22, 2012 11:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I keep crushing the necks
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3899
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...
- Thu Mar 22, 2012 11:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I'm smiling tonight
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1423
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...
- Thu Mar 22, 2012 7:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Heads Up! Better Stock Up....
- Replies: 52
- Views: 7682
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?
- Thu Mar 22, 2012 7:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My First Leather Sheath (#002 Added)
- Replies: 33
- Views: 5102
Re: OT - My First Leather Sheath
That is fantastic... well done.
- Wed Mar 21, 2012 9:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: sixgun/reblue
- Replies: 1
- Views: 755