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by jh45gun
Fri Aug 15, 2014 2:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi Customer Service - - - my recent experience . . .
Replies: 35
Views: 4146

Re: Rossi Customer Service - - - my recent experience . . .

I am more than satisfied with my 45 Colt Ranch Hand.
by jh45gun
Tue Jun 04, 2013 1:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: new guy here - nickel plating a win 94 pics and questions
Replies: 12
Views: 1267

Re: new guy here - nickel plating a win 94 pics and question

That is some far out looking wood
by jh45gun
Tue Jun 04, 2013 12:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: gonna scope a 94
Replies: 43
Views: 4200

Re: gonna scope a 94

Fast and accurate You can make the mount by finding a base that fits the profile of the barrel. Buy a Williams Dove Tail Blank and drill the hole out and tap it to a 6/48. (it comes with a hole drilled and a set screw but I think the larger 6/48 is a better screw for it) If it is a older Winchester ...
by jh45gun
Sat Jun 01, 2013 6:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paco Kelly, is he still here?
Replies: 8
Views: 1697

Re: Paco Kelly, is he still here?

It was asked at the cast boolit forum this was one reply OK: Good news! Paco Kelly is in fact still with us. I just received an email from him this morning and apparently he was in the hospital for a while but is back home now. IN case you were wondering Paco Kelly is the purveyor of Leverguns.com o...
by jh45gun
Wed May 29, 2013 1:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fed a lie on the target they sent me
Replies: 19
Views: 2790

Re: Fed a lie on the target they sent me

Well Rossi normally sends you a letter saying what they did to the gun I know this because they send me one that was to the wrong person and the wrong gun. :roll: SoI asked them to send me the right letter for proof of what they did when they repaired it for my records a reasonable request. They guy...
by jh45gun
Sun May 26, 2013 7:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Contrast and similarity in the 45-70
Replies: 47
Views: 3709

Re: Contrast and similarity in the 45-70

Custer's gun was a Remington Rolling Block in 50/70 and he carried his own Brass factory ammo which would have been much better then the copper cased ammo the troops used for their trapdoors But as bad as that ammo was the Indians were much better armed with their Spencer, Henry and Winchester rifle...
by jh45gun
Sun May 26, 2013 7:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many guys can truly handle a rifle 30-06 or bigger?
Replies: 127
Views: 11962

Re: How many guys can truly handle a rifle 30-06 or bigger?

I agree with Blaine if you shoot a shotgun a lot there is nothing bothersome about a 3006 but then my 3006 is one of my designated cast bullet shooters and is an old 742 that the receiver was getting battered by the bolt so I shut off the gas port to make it a straight pull repeater and it works gre...
by jh45gun
Sat May 25, 2013 9:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fed a lie on the target they sent me
Replies: 19
Views: 2790

Re: Fed a lie on the target they sent me

Washita yea some one posted this at the cast bullets forum now if this is the case I would think that is not a fair test either if the barrel is not allowed to rise. Although they told you it was shot from a bench I have to wonder if they don't have a clamping set up for testing. That would remove t...
by jh45gun
Sat May 25, 2013 12:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fed a lie on the target they sent me
Replies: 19
Views: 2790

Re: Fed a load of bull spit on the target they sent me

Griff I shot it in its original form off the bench when I first got it. It shot high and pretty much in the same place if I rested it on a rest, shot it out in front of me like a pistol or using my arm crossed in front of me for a rest or if I shot it from the shoulder. It just shot high no matter w...
by jh45gun
Fri May 24, 2013 5:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fed a lie on the target they sent me
Replies: 19
Views: 2790

Re: Fed a load of bull spit on the target they sent me

One thing folks have talked about at other forums is that yea the ammo might make some difference and how you hold the gun. Problem we have here is that it shoots high on the lowest setting of the elevator so there is no leeway to do any adjusting. I had a friend shoot the gun last fall and it shot ...
by jh45gun
Fri May 24, 2013 10:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fed a lie on the target they sent me
Replies: 19
Views: 2790

Re: Fed a load of bull spit on the target they sent me

Well I will let you know when I shoot it with the new front sight. Since shooting high seems to be a problem with these guns it is just not a problem I have had and folks either put a peep sight on the back that replaces the safety that Steve's gunz sells or a higher front sight. I understand where ...
by jh45gun
Thu May 23, 2013 10:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fed a lie on the target they sent me
Replies: 19
Views: 2790

Re: Fed a load of bull spit on the target they sent me

Guys it was shooting high well over a foot when when I got it. I had filed the rear sight notch down a lot last fall just to get it to shoot where I was aiming. But as long as I had to send it in to get fixed for an unrelated problem I asked them to put a new rear sight on and get it shooting where ...
by jh45gun
Thu May 23, 2013 5:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fed a lie on the target they sent me
Replies: 19
Views: 2790

Fed a lie on the target they sent me

Well when I got my Rossi Ranch Hand Pistol back. (Mares Leg) they sent a target shot at 30 yards at a two inch bull with the aim point right at the bottom of the black bull. (Tested by Felix Flores) The group they said was 2 1/4 5 shot group. So today I went and shot it at a pop can at about 15 yard...
by jh45gun
Mon May 20, 2013 8:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oklahoma Tornado...
Replies: 1
Views: 430

Re: Oklahoma Tornado...

Tragic
by jh45gun
Tue Apr 16, 2013 3:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Auction Weakness 2 - Rolling Block 7mm Mauser
Replies: 7
Views: 1931

Re: Auction Weakness 2 - Rolling Block 7mm Mauser

I had a 7mm it was reported that these were chambered a bit different still 7mm but not the same dimensions of the shells we use today. It did not matter with mine the bore was a sewer pipe so I had it made into a 45/70. I made it like a buffalo gun big mistake fun to shoot at the range with, but a ...
by jh45gun
Fri Apr 05, 2013 9:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Movies - Red Dawn II
Replies: 27
Views: 1959

Re: Movies - Red Dawn II

I love to read books considering the stuff on TV these days. I mostly read or watch movies on netflix or get a DVD from them. The Library or rummage sales keeps me supplied with books to read.
by jh45gun
Thu Apr 04, 2013 11:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Movies - Red Dawn II
Replies: 27
Views: 1959

Re: Movies - Red Dawn II

I liked the Thor and the Avengers Movies
by jh45gun
Thu Apr 04, 2013 11:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Movies - Red Dawn II
Replies: 27
Views: 1959

Re: Movies - Red Dawn II

Quit going to the movies back in the '80s when my kids were little and wife and I just didn't think the higher prices were a good value. Then between seeing a couple of books I liked turned into crappy movies and coming to realize how little respect I had for the majority of the people who make and...
by jh45gun
Thu Apr 04, 2013 8:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Movies - Red Dawn II
Replies: 27
Views: 1959

Re: Red Dawn II

I too liked the original better. But this one still was a good movie and just different enough to make it stand on its own. As far as Iconic Lines go I liked this one Jed Eckert: You ****** with the wrong family.

[kills Captain Cho]
by jh45gun
Wed Apr 03, 2013 11:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Movies - Red Dawn II
Replies: 27
Views: 1959

Re: Red Dawn II

Some one on an other forum said interesting movie considering what is going on with N Korea now. I said maybe that is what has the little twerps panties in a wad.
by jh45gun
Wed Apr 03, 2013 10:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Movies - Red Dawn II
Replies: 27
Views: 1959

Movies - Red Dawn II

darn good remake. It strayed a bit from the original but it was a good flick. Only bad part in the movie was the first couple of minutes. First couple min of film was news clips showing trouble leading up to the invasion. Seeing film clips of Zero and Bidet and Billary they could have left out as fa...
by jh45gun
Sat Mar 30, 2013 12:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remember When...
Replies: 19
Views: 1737

Re: Remember When...

I remember taking whole rolls of roll caps and smashing them with a brick or a large river rock, like one giant cap. Without safety glasses or hearing protection. I thought it was cool the way it made my ears ring. Ah, the innocence of youth... :oops: :lol: Gee I thought I just did that :lol: :lol:...
by jh45gun
Thu Mar 28, 2013 5:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Learned the truth about cast bullets
Replies: 27
Views: 3012

Re: Learned the truth about cast bullets

Somebody needs to slap that kid.....................even if it's only to wake him up! Don't need to worry about smacking him . If he keeps up the DS long enough the person that owns the place will most certainly fire his backside ! Maybe maybe not some gun shop owners are just as stupid when it com...
by jh45gun
Thu Mar 28, 2013 3:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Learned the truth about cast bullets
Replies: 27
Views: 3012

Re: Learned the truth about cast bullets

You hear more false BS about guns in gun shops then any place else.
by jh45gun
Mon Mar 25, 2013 3:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nice, new toy...not a lever. Pics added)
Replies: 6
Views: 1147

Re: Nice, new toy...not a lever.

congrats
by jh45gun
Mon Mar 25, 2013 10:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .45 colt, Rossi 92
Replies: 27
Views: 4119

Re: .45 colt, Rossi 92

Thanks guys! The best advice anyone has given me! I suspect I will need to try .454 projectiles. I appreciate the help, and look forward to learning here :-) Well my Rossi Ranch Hand which is a pistol style Rossi 92 shoots the .452 bullets just fine. But I am shooting them with the standard load of...
by jh45gun
Mon Mar 25, 2013 10:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Dad passed away this morn.
Replies: 96
Views: 7611

Re: My Dad passed away this morn.

What Steel banger said. Go to the funeral even though you were not getting along he still was your father. Just quietly go and pay your respects and then if you feel you cannot handle it or want to go then go. I would guess that all that know you knows the situation.

My Condolences.
by jh45gun
Sun Mar 24, 2013 11:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best book I have read in long time
Replies: 6
Views: 1461

Re: Best book I have read in long time

Thanks for the heads up the local library can get it inter library loan so I requested it.
by jh45gun
Sat Mar 23, 2013 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger Bearcat reamed out for 22mag?
Replies: 30
Views: 6249

Re: Ruger Bearcat reamed out for 22mag?

Am just guessing! But I bet a .223 barrel won't make a jot of difference to a mag any how! .001" men,,,,, come on! I too think an lr would shoot just fine outa' .224" N. It was not the issue of the 22LR shooting out of the 224 but the mag shooting through a .223 Make a difference Maybe, M...
by jh45gun
Sat Mar 23, 2013 5:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger Bearcat reamed out for 22mag?
Replies: 30
Views: 6249

Re: Ruger Bearcat reamed out for 22mag?

Your over looking the fact the 22 LR is 223 bullet diameter and the 22 mag is 224 bullet diameter. I have always been told the Ruger Convertibles the bore of the barrel was .224 to accommodate the 22 mag round and that Ruger felt the 22 LR round would upset enough to use in the larger bore barrel. N...
by jh45gun
Sat Mar 23, 2013 7:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hi Point missed opportunity?
Replies: 47
Views: 3499

Re: Hi Point missed opportunity?

I thought I'd just interject something to further stir the pot. The Hi-Point pistols are the most traced pistols out there. In fact, the shop at which I work has had 5 traces in 5 years and only 1 was NOT a Hi Point. This has nothing to do with their quality perse, but is likely linked to their pri...
by jh45gun
Sat Mar 23, 2013 7:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Hobie...
Replies: 46
Views: 3670

Re: A very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Hobie...

Happy Birthday Hope it is a great one
by jh45gun
Fri Mar 22, 2013 1:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hi Point missed opportunity?
Replies: 47
Views: 3499

Re: Hi Point missed opportunity?

Junk is junk and always will be junk. This includes HiPoints, Bersa, Ravens, old top breaks, even Russian Nagants. :D -----------Sixgun The Nagant was actually a pretty neat design in it's day. It's about the only revolver you could effectively silence due to gap between the cylinder and barrel. I ...
by jh45gun
Fri Mar 22, 2013 12:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hi Point missed opportunity?
Replies: 47
Views: 3499

Re: Hi Point missed opportunity?

I'd save a bit more, even cut a meal out a day, get the mil-spec. RIA .45 commander. A LOT OF GUN, for a little more money. I did the cheap gun route myself, when I was younger. The RIA will outlive you and handle alot better. Fit, is VERY important in accurate shooting. JM2 cents. Don't take it as...
by jh45gun
Thu Mar 21, 2013 5:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hi Point missed opportunity?
Replies: 47
Views: 3499

Re: Hi Point missed opportunity?

If you have the money to waste, go get it. I know some people defend them, usually along the lines of "it's a gun, and anyone can afford one." To me, it's more like, "Anyone can afford one, it purports to be a gun, and some of them work, after a fashion." I owned one briefly, a ...
by jh45gun
Thu Mar 21, 2013 4:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hi Point missed opportunity?
Replies: 47
Views: 3499

Re: Hi Point missed opportunity?

It is better to have an gun any gun that you can afford then not have a gun. Guns like the Hi Point fill a niche or a stepping stone for a lot of folks for better guns at a later date when finances are better. Or they decide they want something better. For some they are perfectly satisfied with the...
by jh45gun
Thu Mar 21, 2013 2:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 scope recommendations
Replies: 58
Views: 4237

Re: 30-30 scope recommendations

I have a older Weaver 1.5 to 4.5 variable on my Marlin Guide gun in 45/70 and it is a perfect smaller size for a lever gun and it works great. I do not like large scopes on lever guns but the compact size works great.
by jh45gun
Thu Mar 21, 2013 2:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hi Point missed opportunity?
Replies: 47
Views: 3499

Re: Hi Point missed opportunity?

It is better to have an gun any gun that you can afford then not have a gun. Guns like the Hi Point fill a niche or a stepping stone for a lot of folks for better guns at a later date when finances are better. Or they decide they want something better. For some they are perfectly satisfied with them...
by jh45gun
Thu Mar 21, 2013 12:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: D-day approaches
Replies: 20
Views: 1690

Re: D-day approaches

Congrats on the clean bill.
by jh45gun
Thu Mar 21, 2013 12:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .45 colt, Rossi 92
Replies: 27
Views: 4119

Re: .45 colt, Rossi 92

Could be the loads are too light to upset the bullet in the bore to engage the rifleing? You say they are hard cast how hard cast? What is your alloy? If you cannot scratch the bullet with your thumb nail it is too hard. I cast out of straight Wheel Weights and have no issues at all with my 252 grai...
by jh45gun
Thu Mar 21, 2013 11:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hi Point missed opportunity?
Replies: 47
Views: 3499

Re: Hi Point missed opportunity?

When I was a younger man I'd buy stuff cheap because it was cheap but now I'm able to see that when you buy the best that you can afford you're generally much better off in the long run. No, I do NOT like Hi-Points. THEY ARE stuff! The magazine catch is subject to breakage from a too enthusiastic i...
by jh45gun
Thu Mar 21, 2013 1:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: got a new one
Replies: 6
Views: 1037

Re: got a new one

congrats
by jh45gun
Thu Mar 21, 2013 1:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hi Point missed opportunity?
Replies: 47
Views: 3499

Re: Hi Point missed opportunity?

I will defend the carbines as they seem to work, but the pistols are pretty rough. I know guys who've had one that's worked just fine, but they break eventually. The problem is you don't know when they're gonna break! If it happens in the midst of a self-defense exchange of fire that's pretty bad. ...
by jh45gun
Thu Mar 21, 2013 1:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hi Point missed opportunity?
Replies: 47
Views: 3499

Re: Hi Point missed opportunity?

sore shoulder wrote:Friends don't let friends buy Hi Points.
This explains a lot your a gun snob as well. I think folks should buy what ever they want with out some arm chair/ internet gun expert saying every thing is junk/
by jh45gun
Wed Mar 20, 2013 5:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hi Point missed opportunity?
Replies: 47
Views: 3499

Re: Hi Point missed opportunity?

I had one in 45 that I bought for a 110 dollars used shot it a bit and then bought a RIA Tactical 1911. I sold the Hi Point to a friend for 75 bucks since I felt he could afford it since he has kids in school and money is tight. Hi Points are top heavy due to the heavy slide for the blow back action...
by jh45gun
Sun Mar 17, 2013 10:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy St. Partrick's Day
Replies: 3
Views: 335

Happy St. Partrick's Day

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by jh45gun
Fri Mar 15, 2013 4:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Book report re-visited Jack Hinson's one Mans War
Replies: 5
Views: 1110

Re: Book report re-visited Jack Hinson's one Mans War

Yea I got it from the Library and read it a while back. Very good book. It would make a great movie
by jh45gun
Wed Mar 13, 2013 11:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How was the .25-20 marketed?
Replies: 11
Views: 1942

Re: How was the .25-20 marketed?

The buck that was the record whitetail was shot in Danbury WI I have passed by the spot many times.
www.burnettcounty.com/DocumentCentrrrrHome/View/85
by jh45gun
Thu Feb 28, 2013 4:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ammo shortage..&..how much r u shooting now?
Replies: 25
Views: 1734

Re: ammo shortage..&..how much r u shooting now?

Not shooting anything at this time of year. I hate shooting in cold weather and I live in Northern WI so waiting for spring to sight in a couple of rifles that got new scopes on them last fall and have not been shot yet.
by jh45gun
Tue Feb 26, 2013 12:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .30-30 makes chorizo
Replies: 19
Views: 1896

Re: .30-30 makes chorizo

I always had problems on moving animals with a 3x9 or 4X scopes I used for deer hunting my current lever gun for deer hunting a Marlin Guide gun in 45/70 has a older Weaver 1.5 x 4.5 variable and that 1.5 is fast to use since there is very little magnification just .5. Congrats on the successful hunt.