Search found 131 matches
- Fri Apr 02, 2021 9:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Bersa-itus Cat
- Replies: 62
- Views: 5028
Re: The Bersa-itus Cat
So you killed one of Gods creatures. Big effing deal. There are organizations that will come out and trap a stray cat, "fix" it, give it shots it may need, and find it a new home. I have done this many times. I think some of you Levergunners just like to shoot something rather than do that...
- Fri Oct 16, 2020 1:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: hey Californians !
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2774
Re: hey Californians !
Hey Brizz,
If I were you, I would stay out of California. I know, i used to live there.
If I were you, I would stay out of California. I know, i used to live there.
- Sat Aug 22, 2020 10:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Montana or Wyoming? added pics
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3813
Re: Montana or Wyoming?
Wyoming. No state income tax.
- Sat Aug 01, 2020 3:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Spinal cord stimulator anyone?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2286
Re: Spinal cord stimulator anyone?
Biil, I can empathize. I have been having pain just as you describe for several months. I have tried physical therapy, spinal de-compression, and pain shots. Finally had surgery on Wednesday (back home Thursday afternoon) by a very good neurosurgeon here in Prescott. He took out two synovial cysts a...
- Wed Jul 15, 2020 9:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gun Store Clerk
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3100
Re: Gun Store Clerk
I once walked into a well known gun store and asked the clerk if they had any enbloc clips for the M1 Garand. His answer was :"What is that?"
- Sat Jul 04, 2020 1:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Um, There's a Spitfire in the Living Room...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1487
Re: Um, There's a Spitfire in the Living Room...
Earlier models (Marks as the British say) had three exhaust stacks on a side. The exhaust from two cylinders was combined together. See the Mark Vb for instance. The exhaust stacks were turned 90 degrees aft. Later Marks had an individual exhaust stack for each of the engine's 12 cylinders, 6 on a s...
- Fri Jul 03, 2020 7:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A 38-55 I missed....
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1760
Re: A 38-55 I missed....
I understand that brass frames tend to stretch after considerable use.
- Mon Mar 09, 2020 4:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger No. 1 A.S.S.R.A
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4041
Re: Ruger No. 1 A.S.S.R.A
I had mine re-barreled to .348 WCF. Shoots great.
- Fri Feb 07, 2020 6:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester conversion
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3003
Re: Winchester conversion
Please, leave that Winchester 71 alone!
- Sat Dec 21, 2019 4:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .348 Wildcats
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3841
Re: .348 Wildcats
What is wrong with a regular .348 WCF? I think a lot of us gun guys just like wildcatting as a form of entertainment. What will a wildcatted .348 kill that a .348 WCF won't? Ruger will scream but I had one of their single shot Number Ones re-barreled to .348 WCF. The extractor was replaced with one ...
- Fri Feb 08, 2019 4:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 94 38-55
- Replies: 33
- Views: 5455
Re: Winchester 94 38-55
February 8, 2019 Dear Mr. Burrows, Welcome to the cult of the .38/55. I am sure you will have a great time handloading and shooting the old “pumpkin roller”. I have been loading for and shooting a rifle very similar to yours for over fifteen years. Mine started life as .30-30 circa 1940. The previou...
- Mon May 11, 2015 9:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prescott AZ gun shops / museums ???
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1234
Re: Prescott AZ gun shops / museums ???
Welcome to Prescott. Be sure to pronounce it like "press-kit" like the natives do. Prescott is probably the most gun friendly town in the country. There are more FFL holders within a five mile radius of down town than any other town in the country. There are 17.5 FFL holders per 100,000 po...
- Sun Apr 12, 2015 2:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Who was J.M. Waterson?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2522
Re: Who was J.M. Waterson?
Ok, Ok you all have your fun. Be informed that the gun was sold at the Tulsa gun show so I guess the question is moot now. It is a very nice L.C. I hope it went to a good home.
- Tue Apr 07, 2015 1:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Who was J.M. Waterson?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2522
Who was J.M. Waterson?
I have a very nice Trap Grade L.C. Smith side-by-side that is like new. It was made in 1924 for one J.M. Waterson. Does anyone know who Mr. Waterson was? Anybody out there a descendant of Mr. Waterson? It is my understanding that Mr. Waterson passed away shortly after taking delivery of the L.C. Any...
- Thu Mar 19, 2015 1:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tulsa?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2937
Re: Tulsa?
Eleven acres of guns! You will love it. Take two days to see it all.
- Mon Dec 08, 2014 2:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .348 load data..220gn Barnes
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2115
Re: .348 load data..220gn Barnes
Hi Sixgun, The following is from Handloader Magazine issue number 214 (Dec.-Jan.2002) page 34 to 39 by Steve Gash: Winchester cases and WLR primers used in constructing the following loads for the .348 WCF. Testing was done using a Browning Model 71. 220 grain Barnes Flat Point, 56.0 grains of IMR-4...
- Sat Sep 27, 2014 1:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Handloading .380
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1727
Re: Handloading .380
Hi Bill,
I have used Oregon Trail's 95 grain cast lead round nose beveled base 0.356 inch bullet ahead of 2.9 grains of Bullseye and Winchester cases and primers. Overall cartridge length was 0.980 inch. Average muzzle velocity was 848 fps from a Walther PPK/S.
Good luck and reload carefully.
I have used Oregon Trail's 95 grain cast lead round nose beveled base 0.356 inch bullet ahead of 2.9 grains of Bullseye and Winchester cases and primers. Overall cartridge length was 0.980 inch. Average muzzle velocity was 848 fps from a Walther PPK/S.
Good luck and reload carefully.
- Sun Aug 31, 2014 5:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Dove Recipe
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1253
Dove Recipe
Momma Naretto's Dove Recipe This is the way my dearly departed Italian mother used to prepare the doves my dad and I bagged many years ago. The ingrediants' list is as follows: ½ pound of salt pork OR ½ pound of prepared pork sausage, one larg onion, two or three sprigs of parsley, half a teaspoon o...
- Sun Jun 01, 2014 2:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: new (old) winchester 71
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1987
Re: new (old) winchester 71
Chris,
The article on the .348 should be in the Pet Loads book ( a big binder actually). If it is not there, let me know and I will run off a copy and mail it to you.
Take care.
"Yodar"
The article on the .348 should be in the Pet Loads book ( a big binder actually). If it is not there, let me know and I will run off a copy and mail it to you.
Take care.
"Yodar"
- Sat May 31, 2014 9:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: new (old) winchester 71
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1987
Re: new (old) winchester 71
Hi cclark, Congratulations on joining the exclusive club of proud Model 71 owners. They are great guns. My 71 is not as well behaved as 65Bee's. It is pretty picky as to what loads it will shoot well. Here is a light practice load that has worked well in my 71: Winchester cases and primers, 24 1/2 g...
- Tue Apr 29, 2014 2:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 3031 and 38-55
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3979
Re: 3031 and 38-55
Brent, I have a couple of suggested .38/55 loads for you. 1.) Winchester cases, CCI#200 primers, 27 grains of IMR-3031, 250 grain SAECO #373 cast lead, gas-checked bullet sized 0.376" (barrel groove diameter 0.375"), Lee crimped, OAL=2.43". Muzzle velocity averaged 1574 fps from a a 2...
- Fri Apr 04, 2014 10:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tulsa Wannamacher Gun show April 5-6
- Replies: 7
- Views: 991
Re: Tulsa Wannamacher Gun show April 5-6
VANCELW: Check out my friend Jim Thrash's table. He might have something that may interest you. I bought a nice Winchester Model 94 in .38/55 from him a few years back. His business goes by the name Sporting Collectibles. While you are there, check out the nice L.C. Smith Trap Grade that is looking ...
- Fri Mar 07, 2014 9:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday M.M. Wright.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1466
Re: Happy Birthday M.M. Wright.
March 7th is my birthday too. Number 76 for me.
Happy Birthday M M.
Happy Birthday M M.
- Tue Mar 04, 2014 3:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Was making a list of Cast Bullet sources...
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6438
Re: Was making a list of Cast Bullet sources...
Add the following to your list: Glenhills Cast Bullets, P.O. Box 346,or 250 East Oak Street, Glenwood, WI, 54013.
www.gutshot_again@yahoo.com. Run by Vern Anderson. He makes a very nice Lyman 350482 for you .348 WCF shooters out there.
www.gutshot_again@yahoo.com. Run by Vern Anderson. He makes a very nice Lyman 350482 for you .348 WCF shooters out there.
- Fri Feb 28, 2014 10:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Beech or Beach?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1598
Re: Beech or Beach?
I thought Beech was an aircraft manufacturer. You know, like D-18 Beech.
- Mon Dec 09, 2013 2:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Attention all Aussies, & Americans Too
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2364
Re: Attention all Aussies, & Americans Too
You will like the Tulsa gun show. Eleven acres of guns. Plan on spending at least two days. Be sure to drop by the table of my friend Jim Thrash (Sporting Collectables) and say hi. Be sure to admire the nice L.C. Smith Trap Grade he will have on display.
- Tue Aug 20, 2013 9:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30-30 Elk Ammo Question
- Replies: 29
- Views: 8020
Re: 30-30 Elk Ammo Question
jkbrea, What would be a real good idea is let that shoulder rest for a year so it will heal properly. I used to shoot trap with a retired surgeon who had a shoulder replacement. His doctor said not to shoot anything that recoiled more than a .22LR for a year. I am not a doctor so do what you want. I...
- Sun Aug 04, 2013 2:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Real Bud
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1496
Re: A Real Bud
My big, black cat Smokie is snoozing on top of the printer as I type this. He is a great buddy.
- Thu Jul 18, 2013 5:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: the grandson stold my decoys again
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2667
Re: the grandson stold my decoys again
When my oldest son was that age, his favorite toys were windshield wipers and Rainbird sprinklers. Go figure.
- Sat Jul 13, 2013 10:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Use enough gun !
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4169
Re: Use enough gun !
AWP101's picture is that of a B-26 Martin
- Fri Jun 28, 2013 11:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 38-55 with Universal/Unique?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4728
Re: 38-55 with Universal/Unique?
MM: Here is a IMR-4198 load I have used in a Winchester Model 94 rifle. W-W brass, CCI#200 primer, 18 1/2 grains of IMR-4198, Oregon Trails Laser Cast 0.377" diameter 240 grain cast lead flat nosed bullet without a gas check. OAL=2.52". Average muzzle velocity was 1316 fps, group size at 5...
- Thu Apr 04, 2013 4:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wanenmacher Gun Show
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1083
Re: Wanenmacher Gun Show
For those of you who may be attending the Tulsa gun show, look for the Sports Collectables table, my friends Mr. Jim Thrash and his lovely wife Denise proprietors, and check out the absolutely fine L.C. Smith Trap Grade side-by-side 12 gauge he will be displaying (at least he should be).
- Sun Mar 31, 2013 3:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Some auto insurance advice, please
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1859
Re: Some auto insurance advice, please
Have you considered getting rid of some of your "toys"? Simplify!
- Mon Mar 18, 2013 10:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: First shooting of my 'new' 38-55 (photos)
- Replies: 37
- Views: 2871
Re: First shooting of my 'new' 38-55 (photos)
Hi Kirk, You said you might try “messing around” with RL-7 and IMR-4198 in your “new” Winchester in .38-55 WCF. I have been there and done that and I would like to pass on what has worked in my .38-55. My rifle in a Winchester Model 94 rifle, circa 1940, that has been completely re-built. It looks n...
- Fri Mar 15, 2013 8:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: for you readers of WWII history ....
- Replies: 1
- Views: 518
Re: for you readers of WWII history ....
And when you finish those, you should read Churchill's six volume work entitled The Second World War .
- Tue Feb 26, 2013 10:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sometimes you just have to buy them cause they're cool
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1920
Re: Sometimes you just have to buy them cause they're cool
I had a Model 72 once. Nothing but problems. Would mis-feed on a regular basis. If it was adjusted to feed long rifles reliably, it wouldn't feed shorts worth a darn and visa-versa. Finally got rid of it. On the other hand, I have a Model 61 with a grooved receiver in excellant shape that is my favo...
- Fri Feb 08, 2013 4:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: L. C. Smiths
- Replies: 1
- Views: 476
L. C. Smiths
Anybody out there a SERIOUS collector of L.C. Smith shotguns or do you know someone who is? If so, let me know. We need to talk.
Thanks,
"Yodar"
Thanks,
"Yodar"
- Sun Jan 13, 2013 7:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: your favorite 30-06 loads.....
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1567
Re: your favorite 30-06 loads.....
Western Super-X cases, Winchester large rifle primers, 47 grains of IMR-4064, Sierra 180 grain spitzer flat base soft point bullets, OAL=3.325". Average muzzle velocity = 2654 fps. Average five shot group at 100 yards = 1 1/8" from the bench. Rifle was a sporterized 1917 Eddystone Enfield ...
- Sun Dec 23, 2012 10:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: CCW reciprosity map
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1109
Re: CCW reciprosity map
To be super safe, call the department of justice in the state(s) in which you intend to travel and ask directly if that state has CCW reciprosity with your state. Get that person's name, phone number, and title and keep the information with you. People have been arrested anyway in states that suspos...
- Sun Dec 09, 2012 6:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 348 Cast bullet loads
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3784
Re: 348 Cast bullet loads
Hi ELMO123, I thought I would pass on a jacketed bullet load for the .348 WCF that has worked in my Model 71. The Model 71 seems to be picky about what it will group acceptably. I use Winchester cases and primers, 53 grains of IMR-4350, 250 grain Barnes Original jacketed soft point, OAL=2.795”. One ...
- Sat Dec 08, 2012 1:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 348 Cast bullet loads
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3784
Re: 348 Cast bullet loads
Hi Elmo 123, I understand you are having trouble getting the RCBS 200 grain cast lead bullet for the .348 WCF to group well in your Winchester Model 71. I have had the same problem and finally gave up on said bullet. I won't bore you with loads that didn't work. The only one I found that was halfway...
- Thu Dec 06, 2012 6:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 348 Cast bullet loads
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3784
Re: 348 Cast bullet loads
Yesterday I posted a reply with what I thought was useful information borne of personal experience with .348 cast bullet loads. I don't see it anywhere. Did I say something wrong? Did I insult someone's sensibilites? I am confused and just a little bit irritated. This has happened before. "Yoda...
- Sat Nov 17, 2012 11:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 348 WCF cast bullet loads
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1032
Re: 348 WCF cast bullet loads
Hi Elmo123, Yes, I have experimented with the RCBS #516 in my Winchester Model 71. It took a lot of trial and error, mostly error, to find a load that the Model 71 found acceptable. This is the only load that shot half way decently: Winchester cases and large rifle primers, 30 grains of IMR-3031, 20...
- Mon Oct 15, 2012 2:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Reloading the 30 Cal carbine ?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2220
Re: Reloading the 30 Cal carbine ?
I have used this load successfully in the M1 Carbine: Federal cases, CCI small rifle primers, 14 1/2 grains of Win 296, 100 grain Speer Plinkers bullets, OAL= 1.67 inches, Lee crimped. Five shot group at 50 yards from a rest measured 1 1/4 inches. Muzzle velocity averaged 1887 fps. 13 1/2 grains of ...
- Sun Sep 09, 2012 11:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sheriff's Sale
- Replies: 4
- Views: 934
Sheriff's Sale
September 9, 2012 Fellow Levergunners, For reasons I won't go into here, the Salt Lake County (Utah) Sheriff's Department will be auctioning some of the family's “recreational instruments”. If not stopped by court action, the auction is scheduled to take place on September 22, 2012. I am hoping that...
- Fri Aug 24, 2012 12:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: You're Opinions On 401s, IRAs
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3865
Re: You're Opinions On 401s, IRAs
Hi Blaine G, I have been there and done that. I retired in 2003 and moved my 401(K) account to a traditional IRA with the Vanguard investment management company and have been happy with the results. I am not an investment advisor so I cannot give you specific recommendations. All I can do is relate ...
- Fri Aug 10, 2012 10:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sights for Model 71
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1395
Re: Sights for Model 71
Leverluver is right. The Model 71 in .348 WCF was intended for the taking of big at close range in cover. It was never intended for long range sniping. Don't scope it. A good receiver sight like a Lyman or Williams is all you need. Use it for what it was intended and be happy. If you want to shoot a...
- Fri Jun 01, 2012 8:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Which levergun for Daughter(for deer)in .44mag or .45 Colt ?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 3017
Re: Which levergun for Daughter(for deer)in .44mag or .45 Colt ?
How about a rifle in a rifle cartridge for the lady? If you must have a lever gun, maybe a Savage 99 in .250/3000 with a 4X scope would work. I wish folks would stop using pistol cartridges for something they were never intended. Just my 2 cents worth.
- Thu Mar 01, 2012 2:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .348 A-frame
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2876
Re: .348 A-frame
Big Bear, According to what I have read about loading for the .348 WCF in the Winchester Model 71 ( see the writings of Ken Waters) you are not going to get nice little groups if you try to drive cast lead, gas check 250 grains bullets much more than 1600 fps. Here is a load that gives me good accur...
- Thu Jan 19, 2012 10:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Looking for a .348 mold...best cast bullet?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3290
Re: Looking for a .348 mold...best cast bullet?
The Lyman #350482 has worked well for me. The bullet is a long round nose, weighs around 250 grains, and is gas checked. Bullet caster Vern Anderson, 250 E. Oak St., Glenwood City, WI, 54013 has them (bullets) available at a reasonable price. His e-mail address is: gutshot_again@yahoo.com. The bulle...