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by Sixgun
Mon Sep 30, 2013 5:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PICS from Lever Action Jubilee Ridgway, PA added
Replies: 40
Views: 3063

Re: Lever Action Jubilee - Oct 12 & 13 Ridgway, PA

Yup an 86 in 50-110 would be grand and while you were at it a 76 in 50-95 would be "kinda intrestin" also :wink: Very very strange , I likes the big ones and the little bitty ones the most I think ! 6 Point, I never did have an 1886 in 50. Always wanted one but I found them in either junk...
by Sixgun
Mon Sep 30, 2013 5:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Buy stock in Duct-Tape and Styrofoam while you can...
Replies: 20
Views: 2744

Re: Buy stock in Duct-Tape and Styrofoam while you can...

Kid,
Relax. Send me your address and I'll get this 32-20 out to you pronto. It will probably outshoot that Remington 25, plus it was made 37 years before 1923.

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by Sixgun
Mon Sep 30, 2013 5:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tips Needed: How To Remove a Broken Tap... (Now FIXED!!!)
Replies: 23
Views: 1467

Re: Tips Needed: How To Remove a Broken Tap................

I'm curious and always want to learn. What is electric discharge thingy?------6
by Sixgun
Sun Sep 29, 2013 9:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: EBR Bug again!
Replies: 18
Views: 1292

Re: EBR Bug again!

I heard they are not yet available. If the Israelis make it as good as the Uzi, it will be near indestructible.-----6
by Sixgun
Sun Sep 29, 2013 6:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You ever have this happen?
Replies: 5
Views: 1333

Re: You ever have this happen?

O.S.O.K. wrote:Quick! Go buy a lottery ticket! :)
Yes, coincidental. I've had it happen with iron sights.

The stars are lined up in your favor. Hurry and buy 10,000 high dollar lottery tickets and get them to me right away.....NOW-----6
by Sixgun
Sun Sep 29, 2013 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I don't collect leverguns...........
Replies: 10
Views: 981

Re: I don't collect leverguns...........

That's a nice accumulation you have there.

I am glad you are not seriously collecting because that leaves more for me. :D ------Sixgun
by Sixgun
Sun Sep 29, 2013 6:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tips Needed: How To Remove a Broken Tap... (Now FIXED!!!)
Replies: 23
Views: 1467

Re: Tips Needed: How To Remove a Broken Tap................

'Ole #7' I sure aint no machinist but........I guess I can be called a redneck tinkerer. Yes, I have removed more than one broken tap and I have since learned how to use a tap so I don't break anymore. Make sure the hole is drilled the width of the shank. Always use cutting oil When turning the tap,...
by Sixgun
Sun Sep 29, 2013 5:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Buy stock in Duct-Tape and Styrofoam while you can...
Replies: 20
Views: 2744

Re: Buy stock in Duct-Tape and Styrofoam while you can...

Doc, Glad you guys got it! Both of those .32WCFs were keeping me up at night. And darn you Jack for not putting those up 6 months ago when I had some play money!!! :D jb 8) OK Jason, what are you looking for? Watch for a post as I think I'm gonna move about 20 guns I've had and have not shot in the...
by Sixgun
Sun Sep 29, 2013 4:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Last Case Colored Marlin 39-A
Replies: 20
Views: 1626

Re: The Last Case Colored Marlin 39-A

Nice one Sixgun :D :D Thanks bud! Ad OS, you sure get around! On another note I got tired of asking the wife if I could use the computer so I bought me one of those Apple I-pads. New learning experience for a tart like me. Well, gotta go...sighting in the new Marlin for the match next week.-----6
by Sixgun
Sun Sep 29, 2013 2:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Buy stock in Duct-Tape and Styrofoam while you can...
Replies: 20
Views: 2744

Re: Buy stock in Duct-Tape and Styrofoam while you can...

I do hope that AJMD429 realizes that he is legally required to have the gun inspected/tested by yours truly upon my arrival home for some early season bowhunting... :D Young man, You and your daddy are going to be fighting over this one. I'm serious and I'm a guy who has owned and shot them all. Th...
by Sixgun
Sun Sep 29, 2013 1:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Last Case Colored Marlin 39-A
Replies: 20
Views: 1626

Re: The Last Case Colored Marlin 39-A

Six - you will likely live a long and happy life. I must journey down below to LA today to help my daughter move. :) Don't know about long, but "happy" is the only way I plan on it, and at 59, I figured I won. We all know everyone has 2 sides to them and in my early years, I had a hard ti...
by Sixgun
Sun Sep 29, 2013 1:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Last Case Colored Marlin 39-A
Replies: 20
Views: 1626

Re: The Last Case Colored Marlin 39-A

Griff wrote:The only part of that story you got wrong is that "Lil' Griffy" woulda NEVER sold that case colored 39 to Target Master! :P :P :lol: Nice gun, 1st dibs! :twisted: :lol: :lol:

Hey Griff.....I knew you would like that one, you orney bugger! You just HAD to shoot it! :D
by Sixgun
Sun Sep 29, 2013 12:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PICS from Lever Action Jubilee Ridgway, PA added
Replies: 40
Views: 3063

Re: Lever Action Jubilee - Oct 12 & 13 Ridgway, PA

Ok, I'll bring the '73 with the funny sight. I guess I'll include a few heavy barreled '86's for the long range stuff too.----6
by Sixgun
Sun Sep 29, 2013 12:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Last Case Colored Marlin 39-A
Replies: 20
Views: 1626

Re: The Last Case Colored Marlin 39-A

OS, High maintenance and too much energy there. I prefer my Italian farm girl. She may watch me like a hawk, but she does not require Cadillacs, furs, and exotic vacations. She's fine with me walking in the door with a Winchester a week, if I so desire. Don't get no better. Now, on to this Rube Gold...
by Sixgun
Sun Sep 29, 2013 11:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30WCF and 30/30 Win Articles
Replies: 19
Views: 1923

Re: 30WCF and 30/30 Win Articles

Good 'ole Jack Sr.! well done, Sir You are right about one thing, back in the day, the regular guy had 3 guns, if he was lucky, and they were all for the entire family. A .22, deer rifle and a shotgun. My father grew up in the mountains of western Pennsylvania and they had one gun, a Savage 219, tha...
by Sixgun
Sun Sep 29, 2013 10:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Buy stock in Duct-Tape and Styrofoam while you can...
Replies: 20
Views: 2744

Re: Buy stock in Duct-Tape and Styrofoam while you can...

I may be wrong. but i recall seeing an old Remington pump which had a cartridge base with the rifles caliber on the receiver. Yep, but these were the bigger framed models 14, 14 and 1/2, and 141 chambered in deer sized cartridges similar to the 30-30. Those guns were near twice the size of the 25.-...
by Sixgun
Sun Sep 29, 2013 10:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Last Case Colored Marlin 39-A
Replies: 20
Views: 1626

Re: The Last Case Colored Marlin 39-A

Boots and I won the lottery. She doesn't know yet. But put that funky thing back where is came from. Dan'el Boone nor Davy Crockett ever used those. Ha! I just Wikipedia'ed "Rube Goldberg". Ha! He made complicated machines to do a simple process, so......I guess I can't argue with 'ya OS....
by Sixgun
Sun Sep 29, 2013 10:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Last Case Colored Marlin 39-A
Replies: 20
Views: 1626

Re: The Last Case Colored Marlin 39-A

jdad, Nice B gun! My number is 6430. we close?? Looks like El Levy is going to direct you to make a deposit.....here! :D Mines been shot a bit, not much, still a strong 90% colors, maybe more. OS. I gotta research this "Ruby Goldberg" thing. It sounds funny and I'm laughing fairly heavy as...
by Sixgun
Sun Sep 29, 2013 10:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Last Case Colored Marlin 39-A
Replies: 20
Views: 1626

The Last Case Colored Marlin 39-A

The sun shines brightly, especially in southeast Pennsylvania and once again, I have been blessed by the Levergun God (El Levy) who personally directed this Marlin to be beamed to the Sixgun homestead, via Targetmaster! :D EL Levy himself, back in the years 1870 to around 1945 required every househo...
by Sixgun
Sun Sep 29, 2013 9:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30WCF and 30/30 Win Articles
Replies: 19
Views: 1923

Re: 30WCF and 30/30 Win Articles

Sure, you can take any 32-20, 32 mag, 327 bullet and load it in a 30-30 case with 6 or 7 grains of Unique and presto, instant 32-20! Its just a little hard jamming 15 of those in a '94 mag. Every man, worthy of himself, should have a continuous supply of Handloader & Rifle magazines coming in.--...
by Sixgun
Sun Sep 29, 2013 9:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which brand 1892?
Replies: 28
Views: 6914

Re: Which brand 1892?

Analyze all you want on the different brands. There's only one that will give you dependable operation AND a 100%+ cash back return............an original '92. No, they are not out of reach financially. For about the same or a couple of hundred more than a Japchester, you can own, enjoy, fondle, al...
by Sixgun
Sat Sep 28, 2013 9:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Buy stock in Duct-Tape and Styrofoam while you can...
Replies: 20
Views: 2744

Re: Buy stock in Duct-Tape and Styrofoam while you can...

Just don't know what that other "rivet" thing is. Heres a pic of a later Model 25 in 25-20 and it don't have it. I got books but its been a long day. Tomorrow.---6
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by Sixgun
Sat Sep 28, 2013 7:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PICS from Lever Action Jubilee Ridgway, PA added
Replies: 40
Views: 3063

Re: Lever Action Jubilee - Oct 12 & 13 Ridgway, PA

Lookee here guys. I believe any brand of leverguns is welcome. We will not be shooting for Cadillacs! :D It's a fun shoot and will be especially good for getting rid of ammo that's been sitting around. This ain't no shoot where you put on starched shirts, have a gun bearer, drive a Lexus, or have a ...
by Sixgun
Sat Sep 28, 2013 6:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Buy stock in Duct-Tape and Styrofoam while you can...
Replies: 20
Views: 2744

Re: Buy stock in Duct-Tape and Styrofoam while you can...

Thanks Doc! :D I was never one to take chances. Here's a rifle that was made in 1923 and the last thing I/you need is for some drug infested-Clinton era educated-lazy-no conscience modern punk heaving the gun 20 feet and destroying in one second what others have done protecting that Remington for th...
by Sixgun
Sat Sep 28, 2013 6:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ah yes, the joys of Taurus quality control.......
Replies: 23
Views: 1983

Re: Ah yes, the joys of Taurus quality control.......

:cry: I had a Taurus 62 carbine which ate up about 2,000 rounds of .22 LR without an issue, but I've heard at least four or five others report problems with the same model rifle...so it varies. I've got an antique Winchester model 1890, made in 1913 that has eaten up at least 30,000 rds and that's ...
by Sixgun
Fri Sep 27, 2013 9:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: price check 03A3 rifle
Replies: 13
Views: 2002

Re: price check 03A3 rifle

Lefty Dude wrote:
The bore is good and tomorrow is the day we go to the range for a test load session.
Be careful with those early Krags. They are known for having cracked lugs. I keep mine running at medium 30-30 pressures.----6
by Sixgun
Fri Sep 27, 2013 9:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Stock Refinish Thread
Replies: 26
Views: 3092

Re: Another Stock Refinish Thread

Properly applied, leather dye will color anything. I've used it on hard to stain wood, like the junk wood on Chinese SKS's.-----6
by Sixgun
Fri Sep 27, 2013 9:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Had a scare
Replies: 12
Views: 1110

Re: Had a scare

And you probably couldn't have paid that Yorkie to go after another horse! Our Minature Pinschers throw a fit at our horses. Luckily, so far they haven't got near them. Don't understand little dogs, they are like little men....always have to prove themselves by fighting. :D Naaaaa.....we have a mes...
by Sixgun
Fri Sep 27, 2013 8:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ah yes, the joys of Taurus quality control.......
Replies: 23
Views: 1983

Re: Ah yes, the joys of Taurus quality control.......

jdad wrote:...........but they have a lifetime warranty. :lol:
Yea, a lot of good that's going to do someone if it breaks just when you need it :D

Junk is junk and always will be junk.----Elmer Keith
by Sixgun
Fri Sep 27, 2013 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ah yes, the joys of Taurus quality control.......
Replies: 23
Views: 1983

Re: Ah yes, the joys of Taurus quality control.......

Colt, Ruger, Smith & Wesson..............Colt, Ruger, Smith & Wesson,........Colt, Ruger, Smith & Wesson............-------6
by Sixgun
Fri Sep 27, 2013 8:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Had a scare
Replies: 12
Views: 1110

Re: Had a scare

Most dogs heal pretty good on their own. I could tell stories from now 'till next week on the issues we have had. My favorite goes back about 15 years when one day I looked outside and one of our Yorkies (big 12 lb. male) made it through the gate and was barking at one of our horses. The horse turne...
by Sixgun
Fri Sep 27, 2013 8:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 30TK...
Replies: 16
Views: 3244

Re: Marlin 30TK...

According to Deadwood Dick, those TK's. are rare. There's already a few here who have them.


I always did like the look of the 3/4 mag tube.

That video of the kid shooting the water jug close up was neat. :D ----6
by Sixgun
Fri Sep 27, 2013 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which brand 1892?
Replies: 28
Views: 6914

Re: Which brand 1892?

Analyze all you want on the different brands. There's only one that will give you dependable operation AND a 100%+ cash back return............an original '92. No, they are not out of reach financially. For about the same or a couple of hundred more than a Japchester, you can own, enjoy, fondle, all...
by Sixgun
Fri Sep 27, 2013 6:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Day at the range with my Win 45-70
Replies: 8
Views: 981

Re: Day at the range with my Win 45-70

Save those heavy loads for hunting or for when you need to punish yourself for being bad. Load 13 grains of Unique and any weight cast bullet for all day shooting fun. Still strong enough for going lengthwise through that imaginary buffalo.----------6
by Sixgun
Fri Sep 27, 2013 1:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PICS from Lever Action Jubilee Ridgway, PA added
Replies: 40
Views: 3063

Re: Lever Action Jubilee - Oct 12 & 13 Ridgway, PA

Oooooooooooooooo.........I'm getting excited..........It's hard to contain myself.......... I gotta make this one......... Nothing pushing me........ Got time, Jeep, and bucks........and the most important.....leverguns and ammo...... Jack Sr., are you camping?.. Where is most of the action? Up top ...
by Sixgun
Fri Sep 27, 2013 1:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Starline just completed a run of 32-20
Replies: 10
Views: 487

Re: Starline just completed a run of 32-20

A post of substance! :D

On second thought, I must have 20 boxes of factory stuff laying around. Think ill just blast that up to get the brass.----6
by Sixgun
Fri Sep 27, 2013 11:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yall know what is hard to comeby?
Replies: 10
Views: 2436

Re: Yall know what is hard to comeby?

Oh! I thought you were going to talk about an honest politician.-----6
by Sixgun
Thu Sep 26, 2013 9:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: QuickLoad: Measure those bullets! LAST entry (Perhaps)
Replies: 9
Views: 1142

Re: QuickLoad: Measure those bullets! LAST entry (Perhaps)

But, I too, think he mis-remembers his experimentin'! I'll bet dollars to donuts that he used a scale, funnel and some known factors before divining how much dumping was needed! Of course! I may sound stupid, but I aint. Gotta remember, I have loaded for most all cartridges and my experience tells ...
by Sixgun
Thu Sep 26, 2013 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sizing for 150gr 30-30 bullets
Replies: 21
Views: 2846

Re: Sizing for 150gr 30-30 bullets

I would not concern myself with slugging a 30-30. They are all within specs. I must have slugged 2 dozen of them and they all came out at .308-.309. I size all 30 calibers, no matter the cartridge at .311, sometimes .312. The bigger, the better as the fatter diameter helps to center the bullet conce...
by Sixgun
Thu Sep 26, 2013 5:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: price check 03A3 rifle
Replies: 13
Views: 2002

Re: price check 03A3 rifle

For a non collectable, but a good shooting specimen that looks good, its still worth 5.---------------Sixgun Smith Corona One of the first 5000 made with the 6 groove High Standard barrel. I have close to 2,000 out of this one with 98% being cast at 1800.......very smooth barrel condition. http://ww...
by Sixgun
Thu Sep 26, 2013 5:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: QuickLoad: Measure those bullets! LAST entry (Perhaps)
Replies: 9
Views: 1142

Re: QuickLoad: Measure those bullets! LAST entry (Perhaps)

You scientific guys leave me scratching my head as its all over my head. I've loaded for a lot of cartridges that no info is available, especially back in the seventies to the nineties time period. I just look at the rifle/revolver, determine its age and capabilities, and start dumping Unique, 2400,...
by Sixgun
Thu Sep 26, 2013 5:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: We got snakes in the roof
Replies: 13
Views: 734

Re: We got snakes in the roof

You ain't Madman, you be LuniticPsychoMan. :D I just don't like spiders and snakes. But roofs? I love roofs. lets see some pics with you holding up about 5 sheets of 3/4" plywood. :D -----------------6
by Sixgun
Wed Sep 25, 2013 8:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rupture. Did not hurt.
Replies: 15
Views: 2422

Re: Rupture. Did not hurt.

Looks like a flaw in the brass. I have never seen that either. When thinking about it, How many millions of cases are made there just has to be one now and then that gets by the inspection process. I doubt that there was any damage done to the gun. Brass is trimmed short of the chambers neck length...
by Sixgun
Wed Sep 25, 2013 2:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Brass Frame 1892 with SS Octagon Barrel....(pictures)
Replies: 28
Views: 6718

Re: Brass Frame 1892 with SS Octagon Barrel....(pictures)

OS, you dig this up? You bored or something? Whats the matter, not enough indentations? :D ---------6
by Sixgun
Wed Sep 25, 2013 2:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another sambar for the 444
Replies: 10
Views: 1269

Re: Another sambar for the 444

Nice pics Chris. :D It looks thick where you hunt. How far can you see game reliably?-----Sixgun
by Sixgun
Wed Sep 25, 2013 2:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just saying "Howdy Boys" ... and Ladies ...
Replies: 13
Views: 670

Re: Just saying "Howdy Boys" ... and Ladies ...

Jim,
Are there really that many stars? Incredible! Goes to show you the pollution we have here, especially in the East.----------Sixgun

Nice picture with the little ones you have there. :D
by Sixgun
Tue Sep 24, 2013 8:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Temptation
Replies: 6
Views: 394

Re: Temptation

Perry, Words of wisdom from a semi-old gun crank. Never buy a gun that is common "just because your tempted" or buy a common gun "when the cash flow is low". (See paragraph three) Guns like Model 15 'Smiths are all over the place or at the least, can be found with a tiny bit of d...
by Sixgun
Tue Sep 24, 2013 3:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your experiences with 180 Gr. 357 Mag. In REVOLVERS
Replies: 22
Views: 2007

Re: Your experiences with 180 Gr. 357 Mag. In REVOLVERS

Back in the day when I shot more revolvers than rifles, (got something to do with eyesight :D ) I used to load the Keith 173 gr. load in many different 357's and always preferred these heavyweights for long range shooting. Same with the 357 Maximum, which I still shoot on occasion. You just have to ...
by Sixgun
Mon Sep 23, 2013 6:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good WW-II read - many things I wasn't aware of...!
Replies: 14
Views: 1377

Re: Good WW-II read - many things I wasn't aware of...!

Well, we won. We were the best then and still are.

If it was not for all of the political garbage, we really could make a parking lot out of the entire Middle East, which by the way, needs to be done.-----6
by Sixgun
Mon Sep 23, 2013 6:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: old picture of chippewa indian with win 1886
Replies: 7
Views: 1225

Re: old picture of chippewa indian with win 1886

Looks like the other Indian is getting ready to whack him as soon as he pulls the trigger. :D -----6