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by otteray
Wed Aug 30, 2023 6:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hot Weather Casting
Replies: 17
Views: 572

Re: Hot Weather Casting

JDL wrote: Wed Aug 23, 2023 5:50 pm Good thing you ain't in Kalifornia Jim, because lead causes birth defects there. :lol:
Thanks for the warning!
Ill be casting one lb cannonball fishin' weights in a few days. Probably some 45 acp, too.
I'm 73 and sure don't want no birth defects! :lol:
by otteray
Thu Mar 21, 2019 3:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 44 WCF with IMR 4227 or RL-7?
Replies: 34
Views: 6249

Re: 44 WCF with IMR 4227 or RL-7?

Ray Newman wrote: Wed Mar 20, 2019 8:32 pm "I would try SR4759 or 5744. SR4759 was designed by Dupont as a low pressure smokless substitute for BP."
--LeftyDude

SR4759 is no longer in production. DuPont ceased SR4759 about 5-6 years ago.
I still have 4 lbs 8) that I use for duplex loads w/ BP in my old leverguns
by otteray
Thu Feb 21, 2019 11:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Benchmade Boo-Boo
Replies: 1
Views: 523

Benchmade Boo-Boo

Oops.
by otteray
Fri Jan 25, 2019 7:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Woods-Bumming Rifle Choice...
Replies: 83
Views: 12714

Re: Woods-Bumming Rifle Choice...

Nice clean Marlin otteray......it's getting harder and harder to find used but not abused old leverguns...nice early Smith hand ejectors too......were they resighted? 1894c......beautiful country.....I can imagine just spending a whole afternoon just sitting there. What state?---6 Yes, resighted. T...
by otteray
Thu Jan 24, 2019 4:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Woods-Bumming Rifle Choice...
Replies: 83
Views: 12714

Re: Woods-Bumming Rifle Choice...

My 32-20s fit the bill for bumming around in the woods. A Marlin and S&Ws, all from the early 1900s.
Three at once may be overkill, though!
32-20s.jpg
by otteray
Mon Jan 21, 2019 12:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CBD OIL For pain, anxiety
Replies: 46
Views: 3906

Re: CBD OIL For pain, anxiety

I believe it is illegal to purchase a firearm if any form of pot is used. It is asked on the Federal 4473 Firearm Transaction Record and is a felony to be untruthful when signing.
by otteray
Sat Jan 12, 2019 10:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reloading 38-56 wcf
Replies: 5
Views: 1189

Re: Reloading 38-56 wcf

What brass? You may need to inside neck ream the case if they are thicker ones.
I checked my lubrisizer die I use for 38-56, and it was .381.
So a lee die seating die works for me at that diameter.
Give them call and ask, to make sure in your case.
by otteray
Sat Jan 12, 2019 10:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reloading 38-56 wcf
Replies: 5
Views: 1189

Re: Reloading 38-56 wcf

Maybe try a smaller diameter cast bullet with soft lead and Black Powder, for better obturation as it travels down the bore? I do that with a Marlin 1895 and it shoots well enough to please me! I'll check my dies, in any case tomorrow and see what they are sized to with a Lee die. I think .381 but l...
by otteray
Mon Dec 31, 2018 1:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Retirees, what gets you out of bed in the morning?
Replies: 44
Views: 4787

Re: Retirees, what gets you out of bed in the morning?

As others have stated their case, my dog and cat get me up, too.. The cat, well before the crack of dawn, just to be obnoxious, I guess. Nothing like a big ol' furry tail in your face, to ruin a good dream. Then, that wakes the dog up, who jumps up on the bed to sniff my face, and then flops down to...
by otteray
Fri Dec 14, 2018 12:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W SD9VE ...... review for those who care
Replies: 13
Views: 2139

Re: S&W SD9VE ...... review for those who care

Easily concealable, thin and light. I got the Apex trigger kit and am very pleased with a more suitable trigger pull for me, for action pistol events at the range.
by otteray
Fri Dec 14, 2018 12:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers up for Jeff (medical issues)
Replies: 17
Views: 1421

Re: Prayers up for Jeff (medical issues)

Prayers up!
by otteray
Sun Dec 09, 2018 1:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need Help With Loading 38 55
Replies: 31
Views: 7331

Re: Need Help With Loading 38 55

For cast, go with the .379. Before you go off and buy a mess of them, get one bullet somewhere and load it..as a dummy...My guess is your chamber will not accept a loaded cartridge with a .379-.380 bullet. If that's the case, you have two options, have the chamber opened up or go with jacketed bull...
by otteray
Tue Jan 30, 2018 12:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shaving the old way.
Replies: 96
Views: 8896

Re: Shaving the old way.

Nothing like a little talcum and lotion after a Sunday shower and shave, to get the wife whistling the 'Old Spice' theme song!
Image
by otteray
Fri Jan 12, 2018 10:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UPDATE JAN. 9, 2018 I spoke with Paco Kelly today.
Replies: 7
Views: 1581

Re: UPDATE JAN. 9, 2018 I spoke with Paco Kelly today.

I too, wish Paco Kelly well.
I am sure that this greatly talented Shootist, writer, and innovative inventor, will be pleased to see the sights on his gun barrels once again!
by otteray
Sun Aug 06, 2017 9:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My bodies broke and worn out
Replies: 28
Views: 6138

Re: My bodies broke and worn out

While you are laid up, Why not kick back and live vicariously, trekking the Appalachian Trail.
'A Walk In The Woods'
https://youtu.be/cOF2LIAp9bw
by otteray
Sun Aug 06, 2017 7:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My bodies broke and worn out
Replies: 28
Views: 6138

Re: My bodies broke and worn out

For your knee arthritis, may I suggest mixing up some bone broth with a little black pepper, ginger, and tumeric. It actually will reduce inflammation and help your joints. Because I could barely walk without extreme knee pain due to moderate arthritis, I tried this for a few weeks, and it really he...
by otteray
Wed Jul 12, 2017 10:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Meat Pies
Replies: 9
Views: 1938

Re: Meat Pies

"Pie rates" of the Caribbean.
I just woke, so it took me a minute. :lol:
by otteray
Fri Jul 07, 2017 11:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Photos - Website beside PhotoBucket - !
Replies: 19
Views: 3565

Re: Photos - Website beside PhotoBucket - !

Is there an easy way to transfer all pics from photobucket to imegur?

Never mind I am downloading my whole bucket :)
by otteray
Tue Jun 13, 2017 10:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cramer Lubesizer Repair Immense Headache
Replies: 3
Views: 1001

Re: Cramer Lubesizer Repair Immense Headache

No, not outdoor reloading, lol. I have vise mounted on my patio, for when I have to do dirty jobs. I had to wash everything well first with solvent, and then unscrew the lube tube (in the vise) to remove the guts of the unit when I was "dry" testing"reassembly. Maybe I should just get...
by otteray
Tue Jun 13, 2017 5:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cramer Lubesizer Repair Immense Headache
Replies: 3
Views: 1001

Cramer Lubesizer Repair Immense Headache

What a pain in the you-know -what! I can't find any schematic drawings, with info like, correct washers that fit in the screw tube. Rubber washers seem to just get out of whack and maybe the original was leather? The retainer screw for the whole spring assembly unscrews itself and flies off when the...
by otteray
Wed May 17, 2017 4:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loading and Shooting the 32 COLT / Marlin 92
Replies: 8
Views: 2561

Re: Loading and Shooting the 32 COLT / Marlin 92

I was having difficulty crimping before I got the adjustable height shell base from Old West Bullet Moulds. Works pretty nice!
by otteray
Tue May 02, 2017 11:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blue Dot 41 Mag Load Data
Replies: 4
Views: 934

Re: Blue Dot 41 Mag Load Data

Thanks for the info; but I was referring to any NEW data. I had heard rumors some time ago that they were working on it. Barnes is the only one I've seen so far.
by otteray
Tue May 02, 2017 10:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blue Dot 41 Mag Load Data
Replies: 4
Views: 934

Blue Dot 41 Mag Load Data

Knowing that there was a well published warning about 41 Magnum and Blue Dot, I was surprised to see Barnes listing it in their handgun loads. Are other sources relisting data again, too, for cast lead, maybe? I have 5 lbs of it languishing on the shelf and would like to put it to good use. :) minim...
by otteray
Mon May 01, 2017 9:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lee hand press
Replies: 12
Views: 3085

Re: Lee hand press

I bought one a few years back.I took it out of the box and looked at it once . Not a bad looking tool. Maybe I will remember What I bought it for one of these days. I think it was to be able to deprime brass while setting in the shade ??? Hey, that's what I do too! It is a darn handy tool for reloa...
by otteray
Sun Apr 16, 2017 4:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mailing recover sight to Australia legality
Replies: 7
Views: 1576

Re: Mailing recover sight to Australia legality

Thanks! I remember someone here was from there.
Ray
by otteray
Sun Apr 16, 2017 1:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mailing recover sight to Australia legality
Replies: 7
Views: 1576

Re: Mailing recover sight to Australia legality

Reciever sight. Darn tablet changed it to recover.
by otteray
Sun Apr 16, 2017 1:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mailing recover sight to Australia legality
Replies: 7
Views: 1576

Mailing recover sight to Australia legality

Some guy Down Under wants to buy a Lyman sight for an old Savage 99, that I posted for sale.
With all their restrictions, is this legal? The guy has a post count of 1 on another site, (calguns) so I am hesitant for that reason, too.
by otteray
Mon Nov 14, 2016 12:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Situation In California
Replies: 25
Views: 2796

Re: The Situation In California

m.wun wrote:Hop, skip, and a jump to Vegas boys!
I'm sure that when Gavin Newsom becomes governor in 2018, filling out a notarized form explaining just why you are leaving to visit another state, will be required, along with a 10 day waiting period, before being issued a travel permit. :roll:
by otteray
Mon Feb 29, 2016 10:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Oscars
Replies: 26
Views: 3378

Re: The Oscars

I asked the wife to continue watching the Oscars on the nice bedroom TV, when that falsetto singer guy started caterwauling like a banshee in heat.
I was able to resume my repose in the easy chair, and watched a zombies take over the world type movie with Brad Pitt. Was entertaining.
by otteray
Mon Feb 29, 2016 10:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Getting a line up HIGH in a tree...how...???
Replies: 28
Views: 3900

Re: Getting a line up HIGH in a tree...how...???

Use a ski lift rescue launcher.
by otteray
Mon Feb 22, 2016 12:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What I like about this forum
Replies: 84
Views: 7384

Re: What I like about this forum

I could probably get used to one if I had too. Springfield XD sight picture and grip just work better for me.
I sure miss my 1911, though. Should of never sold it off, darn it.
by otteray
Sun Jan 31, 2016 11:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UPDATED Please pray for Jeff Quinn
Replies: 69
Views: 8108

Re: Please pray for Jeff Quinn

Sorry to hear this, sure hopes he gets well soon!
by otteray
Fri Jan 29, 2016 1:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Package from OldNo7
Replies: 34
Views: 3631

Re: Package from OldNo7

Very cool!
by otteray
Mon Jan 25, 2016 11:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Two guns that no serious outdoorsman should be without.
Replies: 74
Views: 11030

Re: Two guns that no serious outdoorsman should be without.

Isn't Fort Hunter Liggett (sp) fairly close to you?
Yes; but FHG gets somewhat busy with too many (in my opinion) other hunters.
by otteray
Sun Jan 24, 2016 10:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: savage 99 250-3000
Replies: 36
Views: 3031

Re: savage 99 250-3000

Ed my first 99 was bought for 80 bucks, the Redfield or Lyman can go for 150.00 Brad Sweet! Amongst my late dad's part box items. I found and installed a Redfield peep on my 1899 25-35, and found a Lyman 57 SB, too. Don't need both, so GunBroker, here I come! http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f179/...
by otteray
Sun Jan 24, 2016 1:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Two guns that no serious outdoorsman should be without.
Replies: 74
Views: 11030

Re: Two guns that no serious outdoorsman should be without.

Several posters in here that I wish were still heard from. +1 Most casualties of forum pc. +2 Their leaving has cost this forum a lot of flavor and substance. Joe It's funny, looking back at the joined dates with so many at Fri Mar 30, 2007, the day that the forum server changed, as I recall. I was...
by otteray
Thu Jan 21, 2016 3:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Living dangerously
Replies: 26
Views: 2226

Re: Living dangerously

On the Dairy we lived on for a couple years in Dairy Valley (Now Cerritos, CA) one cow didn't like the milking machine, so we hand milked her. Mr. Vanderfeer's dairyman would give a squirt to the kitten and a squirt to us kids, straight from the 'tap' so to speak. That was the best milk ever.
by otteray
Sun Jan 17, 2016 10:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin Opening A Custom Shop
Replies: 35
Views: 2866

Re: Marlin Opening A Custom Shop

I just want some magazines for my Model 62 Levermatic that are more than four rounds of 30 carbine!
by otteray
Thu Jan 14, 2016 12:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Doc Hudson
Replies: 27
Views: 5722

Re: Doc Hudson

Rest in Peace
by otteray
Wed Jan 13, 2016 9:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Glasses..Interesting product
Replies: 24
Views: 2741

Re: Glasses..Interesting product

I sent a prescription for handgun shooting glasses that made the front sight post crisp and clear in the right lens, and the left lens for intermediate distance. Cost me 28 bucks on EyeBuyDirect. Then I bought some shooting glasses that are designed to fit over prescription glasses for around 10 sma...
by otteray
Mon Jan 11, 2016 1:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry To Make a .41 Rem Mag Levergun
Replies: 39
Views: 7453

Re: Henry To Make a .41 Rem Mag Levergun

I second that thought. Passed up a 41 Marlin one day and have regretted it since. You best be glad you passed on the marlin, they were PO?. Save your money for the Henry. Great news that they are going to make a new .41 mag levergun! But I wouldn't trade my 1989 year of manufacture 1894 .41 Mag for...
by otteray
Mon Dec 28, 2015 11:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Earl!!! .357 Blue Dot load.
Replies: 19
Views: 4332

Re: Earl!!! .357 Blue Dot load.

The Blue Dot safety warning issue was discussed and somewhat concluded right here, back in late July, 2008. http://levergunscommunity.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=8768&start=20 I'm still waiting patiently for the new data based on the new pressure testing methods, along with an unopened four lb. ...
by otteray
Mon Jul 20, 2015 11:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: T-shirt Sign Up!
Replies: 71
Views: 8411

Re: T-shirt Sign Up!

Thanks, got mine last week!
Ray
by otteray
Fri Jun 19, 2015 9:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ysabel Kid
Replies: 3
Views: 1115

Re: Ysabel Kid

Now that's pretty cool.
by otteray
Sun Jun 14, 2015 9:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Make Your Case - A Presentation Pistol Case Tutorial
Replies: 3
Views: 761

Re: Make Your Case - A Presentation Pistol Case Tutorial

Cool! I'm slowly getting around to reflocking a S&W 29 8 3/8"presentation case.
by otteray
Sun May 31, 2015 3:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Powder Score
Replies: 9
Views: 1293

Re: Powder Score

Well that's good news!
Meanwhile, I'm keeping my eyes peeled out for some discontinued SR4759.
by otteray
Tue May 19, 2015 2:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: T-shirt Sign Up!
Replies: 71
Views: 8411

Re: T-shirt Sign Up!

Another Californian here requesting one!
I'd like a 2X, please!
Ray