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by Jason_W
Fri May 20, 2011 3:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Selling a gun when heavily invested in ammo/components
Replies: 16
Views: 3022

Re: Selling a gun when heavily invested in ammo/components

Ifn' it were me, I'd store some, mebbee 100 rounds. On the rest I'd pull the bullets (remelt), and dump powder and store everything together in a good air tight container (dies good ammo, primed brass, and any special tools/parts needed for reloading) Won't take up much room and you may pick up aot...
by Jason_W
Thu May 19, 2011 6:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Selling a gun when heavily invested in ammo/components
Replies: 16
Views: 3022

Re: Selling a gun when heavily invested in ammo/components

I probably will shoot off the balance before selling. Seems like the least laborious method.

If I decide to sell at all, that is.
by Jason_W
Thu May 19, 2011 5:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Selling a gun when heavily invested in ammo/components
Replies: 16
Views: 3022

Selling a gun when heavily invested in ammo/components

I'm considering selling a gun that I'm pretty sure would fetch a decent price. The catch is that I'm pretty heavily invested in reloading components as well as factory and handloaded ammo. Most of the components could be sold, as could factory ammo, but I wouldn't know what to do with handloaded amm...
by Jason_W
Thu May 19, 2011 5:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cast Bullets vs Milk Jugs
Replies: 19
Views: 4083

Re: Cast Bullets vs Milk Jugs

Cool. I love a good ballistics test.
by Jason_W
Fri Apr 22, 2011 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Opinions on current production .30-30 lever actions
Replies: 42
Views: 8646

Re: Opinions on current production .30-30 lever actions

Sorry to necro the thread.

I handled one of the Rossi Rio Grands in a local shop today. The fit an finish is absolutely atrocious, and I', by no means a stickler for fit and finish :o

I liked the feel of the Mossberg, but if the inner workings are an issue I'm disinclined to take a risk.
by Jason_W
Sun Apr 17, 2011 9:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Opinions on current production .30-30 lever actions
Replies: 42
Views: 8646

Re: Opinions on current production .30-30 lever actions

I'm definitely going to head to Kittery when I'm ready. They have some used 336's there for half the cost of a new one.
by Jason_W
Sat Apr 16, 2011 11:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Opinions on current production .30-30 lever actions
Replies: 42
Views: 8646

Re: Opinions on current production .30-30 lever actions

From what I gather Henry makes a quality 30/30 very smooth action with quality USA workmanship. I owned a Henry 22 levergun, and it was topnotch. http://www.henryrepeating.com/rifle-3030.cfm http://www.chuckhawks.com/henry_30-30.htm http://eastcoastgunsales.com/admin/_ImageUploads/Product%20Images/...
by Jason_W
Sat Apr 16, 2011 11:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Opinions on current production .30-30 lever actions
Replies: 42
Views: 8646

Re: Opinions on current production .30-30 lever actions

Jason, If you are within driving distance of Kittery Trading post you might want to check out their selection of used guns: http://www.ktpguns.com/ They have a full page of used 30-30s. Jack I love that place as it's a veritable candy store for outdoorsmen and gun folk. I'm not in easy driving dist...
by Jason_W
Sat Apr 16, 2011 9:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Opinions on current production .30-30 lever actions
Replies: 42
Views: 8646

Re: Opinions on current production .30-30 lever actions

I'm enamored with the 336 BL, but they seem a little harder to find. I guess an extra 1.5" of barrel probably won't make any real difference, though.
by Jason_W
Sat Apr 16, 2011 9:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Opinions on current production .30-30 lever actions
Replies: 42
Views: 8646

Re: Opinions on current production .30-30 lever actions

Is the crossbolt safety the only issue with the newer Marlins?

I've never known anything different, so it doesn't bother me too much.
by Jason_W
Sat Apr 16, 2011 8:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Opinions on current production .30-30 lever actions
Replies: 42
Views: 8646

Opinions on current production .30-30 lever actions

I know from experience that the 336 is excellent, but I'm curious to find out if anyone has first hand experience with the .30-30s offered by Mossberg and Rossi. I've been scraping together the proceeds of my freelance writing projects and I can almost afford to start rebuilding my armory after sell...
by Jason_W
Sat Apr 16, 2011 8:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Warning about Midway
Replies: 34
Views: 6507

Re: Warning about Midway

Hmmm. Don't know if this is routine now or not, but I ordered a scope from Midway, sent UPS. Once it made it to the UPS depot (3/4 mile from my house), it was then delivered to the local Post Office for delivery (???) . My regular postman delivered it, left it on the porch for me (good guy). I thou...
by Jason_W
Sun Feb 27, 2011 2:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 336bl
Replies: 0
Views: 921

336bl

There's one of these sitting in my local gun shop and I almost have the coin saved. Anyone have first hand experience with it? I like how short and handy it is, but I'm not sure about the large loop lever.
by Jason_W
Sun Dec 26, 2010 7:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got myself a lead casting furnace
Replies: 12
Views: 2699

Re: Got myself a lead casting furnace

I live in Maine now and it was a lot easier to find a place to shoot in Vermont. There were a lot of ranges given the size of the state and memberships were always as simple as walking into the local gun shop and buying one. The closest range to where I live now is an hour by car and I'm having a t...
by Jason_W
Sun Dec 26, 2010 9:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got myself a lead casting furnace
Replies: 12
Views: 2699

Re: Got myself a lead casting furnace

I live in Maine now and it was a lot easier to find a place to shoot in Vermont. There were a lot of ranges given the size of the state and memberships were always as simple as walking into the local gun shop and buying one. The closest range to where I live now is an hour by car and I'm having a to...
by Jason_W
Sat Dec 25, 2010 12:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got myself a lead casting furnace
Replies: 12
Views: 2699

Got myself a lead casting furnace

My wonderfully generous parents sent a little Christmas money our way, so I invested in a Lee production pot a can of Green Dot powder and a few boxes of 12 ga slugs. That should provide a few weeks worth of article fodder if I can find a place to shoot in this area. That's becoming a frustrating en...
by Jason_W
Sat Dec 18, 2010 9:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .357 Magnum Hunting... Being Laughed At :(
Replies: 105
Views: 26834

Re: .357 Magnum Hunting... Being Laughed At :(

Part of me wants to hunt with a stout buckshot load just because most people say I shouldn't. What can I say, I'm a contrary sort of person.
by Jason_W
Sun Dec 05, 2010 3:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Set up my reloading gear at our new place
Replies: 8
Views: 1750

Re: OT-Set up my reloading gear at our new place

After being in storage since May, my reloading gear is once again set and ready to go!! Now I just need to find a place to shoot. Touch off a round on this Island, and it's in the police record :x The nearest range is an hour away. r lee ermy 02.jpg Mark :cry: ps, noticed as I'm posting this, you'r...
by Jason_W
Sun Dec 05, 2010 8:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Set up my reloading gear at our new place
Replies: 8
Views: 1750

Re: OT-Set up my reloading gear at our new place

Jason, I just checked your website that you list on your posts. Very interesting tests you've run there; been thinking about getting a .357 Levergun carbine lately, so that article was very helpful. Good luck setting up your reloading stuff -- and in getting back to shooting more. Seems you did a l...
by Jason_W
Sat Dec 04, 2010 9:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Set up my reloading gear at our new place
Replies: 8
Views: 1750

Re: OT-Set up my reloading gear at our new place

BenT wrote:
Jason_W wrote:
The nearest range is an hour away.
That sucks!

There isn't any public hunting land that you can shoot on that is closer.
No. It's great to have a job and all, but I miss northern Vermont where I could shoot in my back yard.
by Jason_W
Sat Dec 04, 2010 9:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Set up my reloading gear at our new place
Replies: 8
Views: 1750

OT-Set up my reloading gear at our new place

After being in storage since May, my reloading gear is once again set and ready to go!! Now I just need to find a place to shoot. Touch off a round on this Island, and it's in the police record :x

The nearest range is an hour away.
by Jason_W
Fri Dec 03, 2010 9:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How is your state doing ?
Replies: 37
Views: 5225

Re: How is your state doing ?

I just moved to a place with more deer than I've ever seen in my life. rack bucks galore. Unfortunately, they're all off limits :( I live on an Island that prohibits deer hunting, and it's leading to a lot of traffic accidents. I talked with a NPS biologist on the topic today as part of my research ...
by Jason_W
Wed Nov 17, 2010 5:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Client firearms-hunting data for 20 yrs NOW SHIPPING
Replies: 13
Views: 3196

Re: Client firearms-hunting data for 20 yrs soon available.

Excellent. I've been waiting for quite some time for someone to compile such a study. I'd love to write a review when it's ready.
by Jason_W
Fri Oct 29, 2010 4:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Buying cheap guns vs. buying good guns cheap
Replies: 48
Views: 7518

Re: Buying cheap guns vs. buying good guns cheap

What is the definition of cheap? A Marlin is pretty inexpensive when compared to a Uberti, but I've always had good luck with Marlins.
by Jason_W
Sat Oct 23, 2010 3:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: True Grit - Coming
Replies: 14
Views: 3234

Re: True Grit - Coming

I'm a huge fan of Coen bros. films so I might deal with the expense and irritation of the movie theater for this one. It will be nothing like the 60's version, though. I'm guessing a lot darker and with more realistic, bloody violence. These are the same guys who did "No country for Old Men&quo...
by Jason_W
Sat Oct 16, 2010 3:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-some recent gun and hunting relating writings
Replies: 4
Views: 1243

Re: OT-some recent gun and hunting relating writings

Thanks all. Writing the hunting guide story was one of best work days I've ever spent.
by Jason_W
Fri Oct 15, 2010 4:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-some recent gun and hunting relating writings
Replies: 4
Views: 1243

OT-some recent gun and hunting relating writings

Here's an update to my website on 45-70 gel tests. Thanks to TedH for doing all the leg work for me. http://www.diyballistics.com/?p=180 And here is a feature I wrote about a local hunting and fishing guide for the Newspaper at which I work http://mdi.villagesoup.com/news/story/hunting-and-fishing-o...
by Jason_W
Sun Oct 10, 2010 5:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just had to complain... OT
Replies: 20
Views: 3118

Re: Just had to complain... OT

Few things in life will wear on a person as much as having to share walls with strangers. Or friends or relatives for that matter. My wife and I actually once abandoned a considerable security deposit because the landlord decided to rent the other half of the duplex to people of questionable charact...
by Jason_W
Sun Oct 10, 2010 3:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blazer alum shells in a lever?
Replies: 13
Views: 2297

Re: Blazer alum shells in a lever?

I've fired blazers out of my 1894 without a problem.
by Jason_W
Sun Oct 10, 2010 2:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT 45ACP Glaser Ballistic Gel Test- Pics
Replies: 17
Views: 2157

Re: OT 45ACP Glaser Ballistic Gel Test- Pics

Good test!! A possible expansion would be to incorporate something to simulate a rib cage. For those who are interested, I get my gel mix from www.bulkfoods.com. And here's a link on ratios of mix to water for various densities http://www.frfrogspad.com/gelatin.htm I want to switch over to using syn...
by Jason_W
Sat Sep 18, 2010 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Last Of The 2010 Trout.
Replies: 6
Views: 1138

Re: OT: Last Of The 2010 Trout.

Nice browns.

My next shot at trout will be after the lakes freeze up.
by Jason_W
Fri Sep 10, 2010 8:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Glaser Safety Slugs
Replies: 24
Views: 3432

Re: OT Glaser Safety Slugs

Anyone carry them in your defense guns? I never tried them before, but I just picked up some for my 45s. They say these are 145 gr. at a velocity of 1350 fps. Seems like they would be just the thing for home protection where penetrating an interior or exterior wall could be bad news. Hey, you've go...
by Jason_W
Fri Sep 10, 2010 9:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Say you could create all the cartridges you need...
Replies: 8
Views: 1305

Re: Say you could create all the cartridges you need...

I've thought that a series of cases based on the .35 remington and chambered in an easy to carry semi-auto with changeable upper assemblies would be an interesting concept. Maybe neck the case down to .25" or .24" for varmints and small deer, and up a little bit (maybe .375") for moos...
by Jason_W
Mon Sep 06, 2010 4:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-How far do you have to travel to shoot?
Replies: 37
Views: 3920

Re: OT-How far do you have to travel to shoot?

About 30min. Would take about 10 if there was a straight-shot road, but there ain't. County roads stop at one set of farms and we have to go around. Similar situation in coastal Maine. Your destination could be 5 miles away as the crow flies, but all the inlets and peninsulas make it an hour's driv...
by Jason_W
Mon Sep 06, 2010 11:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-How far do you have to travel to shoot?
Replies: 37
Views: 3920

OT-How far do you have to travel to shoot?

I was spoiled in Vermont where no matter what town you're in, you're no more than 20 minutes drive from a range. Where my wife and I will be living soon, the closest range is a little more than an hour drive.
by Jason_W
Sun Sep 05, 2010 9:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Rifle scope marketing hype................
Replies: 42
Views: 5187

Re: OT Rifle scope marketing hype................

You may have noticed at the range what happens when looking through a small aperture at a brown-on-brown target, it tends to disappear if you're not in full sun. High contrast targets such as silhouettes and bullseyes are no problem, but those aren't hunting situations. Binoculars are useful, but y...
by Jason_W
Sat Sep 04, 2010 4:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Rifle scope marketing hype................
Replies: 42
Views: 5187

Re: OT Rifle scope marketing hype................

There are more and more special applications these days. Muzzleloading is more popular, airguns are more sophisticated, scout scopes are more popular than ever before, etc. The variety is good to get the right scope for the intended purpose. With the popularity of laser rangefinders, calibrated sco...
by Jason_W
Sat Sep 04, 2010 10:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Rifle scope marketing hype................
Replies: 42
Views: 5187

Re: OT Rifle scope marketing hype................

Red dots are nice, aiming wise, but I'm not sure about relying on a battery. I have forgotten turn them off in the past :oops:

That's my shortcoming, but we all have to know our limits.
by Jason_W
Fri Sep 03, 2010 6:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Finally, after 8 months, I'm employed again
Replies: 22
Views: 2701

Re: OT-Finally, after 8 months, I'm employed again

You may be one of the few pro-gun individuals to penetrate the murky and sinister world of journalism. Remember your roots...! :wink: Actually, they seem pretty open minded. When applying, I referred to my website as an example of my writing/editing abilities, and the gun content didn't put anyone ...
by Jason_W
Fri Sep 03, 2010 4:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Finally, after 8 months, I'm employed again
Replies: 22
Views: 2701

Re: OT-Finally, after 8 months, I'm employed again

El Chivo wrote:hopefully you'll get some decent hunting in.
Hope so. There are some big chunks of public land, as well as open to the public paper company land relatively nearby. Unfortunately, hunting is not allowed on the island where we will be living, excepting nuisance permits.
by Jason_W
Fri Sep 03, 2010 3:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Rifle scope marketing hype................
Replies: 42
Views: 5187

Re: OT Rifle scope marketing hype................

A good scope will have a decent light gathering ability that will add 20 minutes or so to both ends of the hunting day... when you need it most. You will also reach a point in life when iron sights are pretty much useless due to a lack of quality eyesight. You'll still be able to drive to your hunt...
by Jason_W
Fri Sep 03, 2010 3:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Finally, after 8 months, I'm employed again
Replies: 22
Views: 2701

Re: OT-Finally, after 8 months, I'm employed again

Thanks all. I'm looking at rental ads as we speak.
by Jason_W
Fri Sep 03, 2010 1:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Rifle scope marketing hype................
Replies: 42
Views: 5187

Re: OT Rifle scope marketing hype................

I'm considering going scopeless altogether. There is something about spending several hundred dollars on a rifle, and then having to spend another $100 or more on a decent to good scope that irks me. I've never had much luck with budget model scopes. Additionally, I feel like scopes can sometimes be...
by Jason_W
Fri Sep 03, 2010 1:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Finally, after 8 months, I'm employed again
Replies: 22
Views: 2701

OT-Finally, after 8 months, I'm employed again

I was just offered a job as a newspaper reporter for a local weekly in a very nice part of coastal Maine. We haven't worked out the start date yet, but I've already started the housing scramble. I'm pretty psyched.
by Jason_W
Fri Aug 27, 2010 8:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Link to comment towards EPA on petition banning lead ammo
Replies: 4
Views: 1055

Re: Link to comment towards EPA on petition banning lead ammo

It's already been dismissed by the EPA.
by Jason_W
Wed Aug 25, 2010 1:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NO ! NO ! OH, NO !
Replies: 24
Views: 3311

Re: NO ! NO ! OH, NO !

BlaineG wrote:I'd be scared to take 'er out of the house. :oops:
same here.

I can't see spending $7k on a gun that I'm afraid to shoot or hunt with. Is it meant to be a collector's piece/investment?
by Jason_W
Mon Aug 23, 2010 10:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who makes a decent and affordably priced .44 WCF revolver?
Replies: 7
Views: 1712

Re: Who makes a decent and affordably priced .44 WCF revolver?

tdoor wrote:If used is acceptable, these aren't all that far from you :

http://www.ktpguns.com/interior.php/pid/28
tdoor
Love that place :D
by Jason_W
Sun Aug 22, 2010 12:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who makes a decent and affordably priced .44 WCF revolver?
Replies: 7
Views: 1712

Who makes a decent and affordably priced .44 WCF revolver?

In the price range of $400 to $600, if such a thing exists.
by Jason_W
Sat Aug 21, 2010 1:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Laid Off? Need work? Post it here and lets network!
Replies: 215
Views: 416868

Re: Laid Off? Need work? Post it here and lets network!

Jason, Mind if I ask how old you are? Are you presntly in good health and able to work physical work or maybe security type work/? Also getting the CDL like stated above and driving tankers(specifically water tankers)would do also. Pennsylvania is darn hard to beat,there are tons of jobs going on w...
by Jason_W
Wed Aug 11, 2010 2:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question for 86er Ref: 35 Rem vs 30 WCF
Replies: 31
Views: 4392

Re: Question for 86er Ref: 35 Rem vs 30 WCF

I'm thinking of more of a research survey. Questions like: 1. What cartridge 2. What animal 3. Approximate range 4. Where on the animals anatomy was it hit? 5. How far did the animal run after being hit? Of course, limitations of such a survey is that people could lie, or have inadvertently fudged ...