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by KirkD
Fri Aug 19, 2016 7:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday KirkD.
Replies: 14
Views: 1798

KirkD

Thanks, all, for the birthday wishes. I wife gave me a pair of wonderful hand-crafted moccasins, made by the Huron Indians of Wendake, Quebec, Canada. They feel so good, I want to go to sleep with them on tonight, but I won't.
by KirkD
Fri Aug 19, 2016 7:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday KirkD.
Replies: 14
Views: 1798

KirkD

Hey thanks men! Gamekeeper, I still remember that powerful apple cider we had before fishing for Grayling. I went wading right into the stinging nettles and it hardly bothered me a bit!!
by KirkD
Mon Aug 08, 2016 8:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big C is back
Replies: 27
Views: 4308

Re: Big C is back

Glad to hear the very encouraging progress!
by KirkD
Sat Aug 06, 2016 8:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's See Your.......... Boats!!!
Replies: 22
Views: 4144

KirkD

You are right, Jerry. I've been a lot of places in the north with my canoe, that I'd never be able to get to with any larger boat.
by KirkD
Sat Aug 06, 2016 11:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dipper vs RCBS Uniflow
Replies: 41
Views: 4096

KirkD

Call me unreasonable, but I weigh every single charge for all my cartridges and calibers, unless I'm loading up a pile of 45 ACP. I use the Hornady Lock n Load powder measure, but I still weigh every charge.
by KirkD
Sat Aug 06, 2016 11:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's See Your.......... Boats!!!
Replies: 22
Views: 4144

KirkD

Don't have a good photo of mine all by itself, but here's one I took last week on a remote wilderness lake that I took my family into. Mine is the white one ... a 17 & 1/2 foot Kevlar with protective gel coat for all the rocks we have up here. Total weight is 51 pounds, it is fast, and can carry...
by KirkD
Fri Jul 22, 2016 2:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Project gun
Replies: 71
Views: 8635

KirkD

Enjoying the photos on this thread.
by KirkD
Mon Jul 11, 2016 8:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hunting photos again.
Replies: 18
Views: 2111

KirkD

Enjoyed those photos, Nath. I've never heard of a .63 before. Glad there is one!
by KirkD
Fri Jun 17, 2016 3:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Out and about.
Replies: 20
Views: 3178

KirkD

I enjoyed the photos, Nath. Matter of fact, I always enjoy your photos of hunting in England! Keep them coming. I have so many projects on the go that I seldom check out what's happening on the forum here, but when I do, I always look to see if you have posted something.
by KirkD
Tue Apr 05, 2016 7:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: On the gas.
Replies: 12
Views: 2434

KirkD

Nice work on that little rifle.
by KirkD
Mon Dec 21, 2015 6:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tia.
Replies: 72
Views: 9035

KirkD

Nath, I am really sorry to hear this. I know she leaves a great, empty spot in your life. She was a wonderful dog.
by KirkD
Fri Dec 04, 2015 3:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I SPENT THE BETTER PART OF WEDNESDAY WITH PACO
Replies: 27
Views: 3214

KirkD

Glad you were able to have a visit with him.
by KirkD
Mon Oct 26, 2015 7:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My weekend so far.
Replies: 23
Views: 1449

KirkD

Enjoyed those photos, Nath. Keep 'em coming!!
by KirkD
Sun Oct 18, 2015 11:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Autumn sun.
Replies: 11
Views: 1448

Re: Autumn sun.

I always enjoy your photos, Nath.
by KirkD
Wed Sep 23, 2015 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This weekends pictures.
Replies: 33
Views: 4074

KirkD

Enjoyed those photos, Nath. I am amazed that hunting with a catapult is legal there. I suppose there are no restrictions as to how large? I think I'd want something that could launch about 1,000 pounds of rocks, each the size of a grapefruit, so I'd have a better chance of hitting a fox at 100 yards...
by KirkD
Fri Aug 28, 2015 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New levershucker 25-20
Replies: 40
Views: 4799

Re: New levershucker 25-20

I've only had one 25-20 but I found that gas check bullets gave nice tight groups, but plain base bullets always had flyers.
by KirkD
Wed Aug 19, 2015 9:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday KirkD.
Replies: 11
Views: 689

Re: Happ Birthday KirkD.

3leggedturtle wrote:Hope it went well with all shots touching. BTW Have you heard from Pitchy? I was thinking of just showing up at his door to see if he is ok. Todd/3leg
I stay in touch with him, we usually talk by email about once per week or so. He's hanging in there.
by KirkD
Wed Aug 19, 2015 7:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday KirkD.
Replies: 11
Views: 689

Re: Happ Birthday KirkD.

Hey thanks, gentlemen!! Sixty-one years old today but I feel at least 10 years younger. If I had not done a bunch of wood cutting and splitting last night, I might feel 20 years younger. :)
by KirkD
Fri Jul 17, 2015 9:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 5744
Replies: 25
Views: 4721

Re: 5744

I should emphasize that I use single-ply toilet paper. If one uses the standard, double ply, then a half sheet might be plenty. Having said that, if even that looks like too much, then use less. The main thing is to use it as a filler (loosely rolled and folded), not a plug that holds the powder tig...
by KirkD
Fri Jul 10, 2015 10:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 5744
Replies: 25
Views: 4721

Re: 5744

single sheet of single ply toilet paper In what cartridge do you use a full sheet? I'm loading a 45-75 for my Uberti 76, and I was using a chunk not much bigger than my thumb. Does the TP need to be packed tight? I use it as filler to fill the empty space in 38-55, 45-60, 45-70 and 45-90. I take a ...
by KirkD
Wed Jul 08, 2015 4:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Get A Hanky Out For This One :-(
Replies: 17
Views: 3802

Re: Get A Hanky Out For This One :-(

A question came up in our family a while back after the death of one of our well-loved dogs. Should we get another, knowing in advance that we will probably outlive our next dog and have to go through all this grief again? The answer we came up with can be stated nicely by the author of a book I cam...
by KirkD
Wed Jul 08, 2015 4:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A successful hunt
Replies: 19
Views: 2147

Re: A successful hunt

I think a nice head mount would look good on your wall. :)
by KirkD
Wed Jul 08, 2015 3:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 5744
Replies: 25
Views: 4721

Re: 5744

I have found that IMR 4227 and 5744 have virtually identical burn rates in the original black powder calibers that I use them in. What I mean by that is that the same weight will give the same velocity. There is a caveat, however. In the bigger cartridges, IMR 4227 is very position sensitive. For th...
by KirkD
Fri Jun 26, 2015 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sad news - Maine hunt with dad
Replies: 61
Views: 8909

Re: Sad news - Maine hunt with dad

I am very sorry to hear this. It is especially hard when a loved one passes unexpectedly.
by KirkD
Wed May 27, 2015 1:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Antique Marlin 38-55 Desktop Photo
Replies: 10
Views: 761

Re: Antique Marlin 38-55 Desktop Photo

Glad you enjoyed a look at that fine old Marlin, men! It sure is a fine-looking rifle.
by KirkD
Tue May 26, 2015 10:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: wanting thoughts on Winchester 1886 rifles
Replies: 22
Views: 4447

Re: wanting thoughts on Winchester 1886 rifles

I had a 40-82 completely rebuilt by Mike Hunter and was very pleased. The rifle is absolutely gorgeous.
by KirkD
Tue May 26, 2015 9:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How Did Grandpa Ever Get A Deer.
Replies: 22
Views: 3284

Re: How Did Grandpa Ever Get A Deer.

Well, I like how grandpa got a deer and that is the way I hunt. Here is an example of a nice doe I collected with my original Winchester Model 1873 shipped in 1889, loaded with cast bullets that came out the barrel at a paltry 1,300 fps. One shot, went right through broadside. The hole you see in th...
by KirkD
Mon May 25, 2015 9:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ayone use a tang sight on a full load 30-30 or 32Sp?
Replies: 26
Views: 4366

Re: Ayone use a tang sight on a full load 30-30 or 32Sp?

I use a tang sight on one of my 30-30's and shoot full power loads through it. Haven't had a problem, but I did tap my right glass lens a couple times with the tang sight on my Browning 1886 SRC 45-70. After replacing the scratched lens, I now make a habit of not letting my face creep up to the sigh...
by KirkD
Mon May 25, 2015 7:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Antique Marlin 38-55 Desktop Photo
Replies: 10
Views: 761

Antique Marlin 38-55 Desktop Photo

Here is an original Marlin 1893 deluxe, 38-55, checkered stocks and half octagon barrel. It was shipped in 1895 and is still in beautiful condition. It isn't mine .... I just picked it up for a friend of mine. He said to go ahead and see what it will do, so below the photo is another photo of a 5-sh...
by KirkD
Tue May 19, 2015 12:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: yesterday's photos.
Replies: 13
Views: 1561

Re: yesterday's photos.

Beautiful photos. Thank you for sharing.
by KirkD
Wed May 06, 2015 9:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's see your.......... Bowie Knives
Replies: 42
Views: 7354

Re: Let's see your.......... Bowie Knives

Knife and sheath custom made by Chisholm's Trail, A.K. Solemner with 6" Solingen steel blade and Sambar Stag handle.

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by KirkD
Thu Apr 30, 2015 4:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: like father, like daughter!
Replies: 20
Views: 1237

Re: like father, like daughter!

Nath, congratulations on becoming a grandfather! Hunting with your daughter is a wonderful thing to do. Glad to see she got a nice fox.
by KirkD
Sat Apr 25, 2015 4:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hobbys , Here are a couple pictures
Replies: 27
Views: 2693

Re: Hobbys , Here are a couple pictures

Amazing. Those are beautiful pieces of craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing.
by KirkD
Tue Apr 21, 2015 8:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Man Cave Art - Winner Pending Notification
Replies: 50
Views: 6081

Re: Man Cave Art

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by KirkD
Mon Apr 20, 2015 4:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Picked Up A Taxidermy Mount Today
Replies: 14
Views: 1148

Re: Picked Up A Taxidermy Mount Today

Very nice, and well worth it in my estimation.
by KirkD
Mon Apr 20, 2015 4:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Seen a Hodgdon employee today
Replies: 21
Views: 3007

Re: Seen a Hodgdon employee today

It is true that powder is produced here in Canada, but for some lunatic reason I was told it is shipped in bulk to the USA where it is packaged in plastic bottles and then shipped back to Canada. As a result, we have no powder up here. If they are worried about the packaging plant exploding, we have...
by KirkD
Wed Apr 08, 2015 1:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stone Fence 38-55 (Photo)
Replies: 19
Views: 1890

Re: Stone Fence 38-55 (Photo)

earlmck: Was that quick load done with the longer Starline cases? That is what I am using. I have considered IMR 3031, but I am getting awful E.S. with IMR 3031 with my 30-30 loads and figured it would give me pretty poor E.S. with my 38-55. I love the metering of RL-7.
by KirkD
Tue Apr 07, 2015 3:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stone Fence 38-55 (Photo)
Replies: 19
Views: 1890

Re: Stone Fence 38-55 (Photo)

earlmck, thank you for that info. That looks to be a bit steamier than I thought. I was using Ken Waters Pet Loads. I'm going to pull those bullets and drop the charge down a bit.
by KirkD
Mon Apr 06, 2015 9:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stone Fence 38-55 (Photo)
Replies: 19
Views: 1890

Re: Stone Fence 38-55 (Photo)

Sixgun wrote:By the way ....where do you find all of that Canadian manufactured ammo? :D ----6
A fellow gave me a full box a few years ago when I bought an original Winchester 1894 38-55 SRC from him. Apart from that, the only place I can still find Dominion ammo now is at gun shows.
by KirkD
Mon Apr 06, 2015 2:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stone Fence 38-55 (Photo)
Replies: 19
Views: 1890

Re: Stone Fence 38-55 (Photo)

When you guys talk about 38-55 bullets sized to .377, I wonder why so small in diameter??? My original Winchester Model 1894 carbine in that caliber is an early one with an excellent bore, and it slugs out at .381 or .382. What the heck? Original 38-55's had quite a variation in their groove diamet...
by KirkD
Mon Apr 06, 2015 7:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stone Fence 38-55 (Photo)
Replies: 19
Views: 1890

Re: Stone Fence 38-55 (Photo)

Thanks, Vancelw, for those results for IMR 4198. Those are pretty stout loads. I thought I'd start with RL-7, rather than go straight to IMR 4198, because RL-7 is a bit slower powder, almost but not quite as slow as IMR 3031. If I can get what I want with RL-7, I may stay there, otherwise, I'll try ...
by KirkD
Sun Apr 05, 2015 9:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stone Fence 38-55 (Photo)
Replies: 19
Views: 1890

Re: Stone Fence 38-55 (Photo)

Glad you enjoyed that strong case colouring, Dairyman. The bore is also excellent in this rifle as well. With cast GC bullets, I can easily put 5 rounds into about 1 & 3/4" at 100 yards.
by KirkD
Sun Apr 05, 2015 8:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stone Fence 38-55 (Photo)
Replies: 19
Views: 1890

Re: Stone Fence 38-55 (Photo)

Nice rifle and bullets Kirk! Stone fence's bullets sure look ideal. I remember seeing boxes of Dominion 38-55's for sale when I was young. They were marked has being the last loaded factory 38-55's. Where they loaded to the 1600 level ? I had a box of Dominion cartridges and chronographed them. The...
by KirkD
Sun Apr 05, 2015 7:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A bang to the head, crushed nuts and crows!
Replies: 30
Views: 2890

Re: A bang to the head, crushed nuts and crows!

Nath, I hope you've used up all your bad luck for the year so you can enjoy the rest of it!
by KirkD
Sun Apr 05, 2015 7:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stone Fence 38-55 (Photo)
Replies: 19
Views: 1890

Stone Fence 38-55 (Photo)

I've been sitting on my own private stash of home-made 38-55 bullets for years. These are 250 grain JFP, swaged to .377, made by a former Leverguns member with the handle 'Stone Fence'. I figured it is time to find an RL-7 load for them somewhere between 1,500 and 1,600 fps. I loaded up 5 rounds ove...
by KirkD
Fri Apr 03, 2015 5:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: From my end.
Replies: 12
Views: 875

Re: From my end.

Nice Fox!
by KirkD
Tue Mar 31, 2015 9:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question: Win. Mod. 1886 (1894mfg) .40-82 old vs new parts
Replies: 8
Views: 1777

Re: Question: Win. Mod. 1886 (1894mfg) .40-82 old vs new par

You got some great projects there. Each one that is fixed up and shooting again will give a feeling of real satisfaction.
by KirkD
Mon Mar 30, 2015 9:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Make Sure Your Aim Is Correct!
Replies: 15
Views: 2290

Re: Make Sure Your Aim Is Correct!

Target practice every day!!
by KirkD
Fri Mar 27, 2015 9:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Levergun and "other rifle" porn, 2015 -- PHOTOS of course!
Replies: 51
Views: 9390

Re: Levergun and "other rifle" porn, 2015 -- PHOTOS of cours

Hey kirk.. whos the maker on the toad sticker?? they did a great job on the sheath!! the rest of the knife must be of quality ^ It was Mr. Soellner at Old West Leather Goods. He made the knife (Sambar Stag grip and solingen steel blade) and the sheath. I am very pleased with both, and have used the...