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by a357lever
Mon Nov 07, 2011 6:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Price check saiga 7.62x39
Replies: 7
Views: 1055

Re: Price check saiga 7.62x39

$ 299 new in AZ had one in 308 :twisted: FLAME THOWER....
by a357lever
Sun Oct 02, 2011 8:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Whitehouse.gov right-to-carry petition HR 822
Replies: 17
Views: 3251

Re: OT - Whitehouse.gov right-to-carry petition HR 822

I stand corrected! What's the diff? I guess.
by a357lever
Sun Oct 02, 2011 7:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Whitehouse.gov right-to-carry petition HR 822
Replies: 17
Views: 3251

Re: OT - Whitehouse.gov right-to-carry petition HR 822

I must wonder if you had three hundred million signing this, if the white house would care? I'm sorry but its like sending the Nazis a petition asking them to leave Poland alone! Since this government has already caused the murders of dozens in Mexico and at least one federal agent here, in a desper...
by a357lever
Wed Sep 21, 2011 12:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Front sight cover
Replies: 0
Views: 776

Front sight cover

I would like to get a hood for the front sight on my m94 30-30 I don't know if its the original front sight. Its a 1938 standard carbine. But it does have groves in the sight. Any thoughts?


Prayers and thanks

wooops I see the post on sights on ebay thanks :roll:
by a357lever
Thu Sep 15, 2011 11:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When aircraft had style plus just cool aircraft
Replies: 478
Views: 110792

Re: OT - When aircraft had style plus just cool aircraft

P51 I guess I need permission to post pics sorry please delete if possible :oops:
by a357lever
Thu Sep 15, 2011 10:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When aircraft had style plus just cool aircraft
Replies: 478
Views: 110792

Re: OT - When aircraft had style plus just cool aircraft

A COMPOSITE PICTURE OF MY DAD ON THE GROUND CREW OF A GREAT P51D FIGHTER.
I CAN"T BELIVE IT'S BEEN IGNORED!
by a357lever
Sun Sep 11, 2011 10:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - General Motors
Replies: 29
Views: 3732

Re: OT - General Motors

I also worked for GM in fuel and emissions systems field service. I just noticed something very strange up till a couple of years ago federal laws made manufactures cover emissions systems and parts minimum 5 years 50,000 or there about. Most that I have researched have 7/70 like CA. But thats all c...
by a357lever
Sun Sep 11, 2011 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Model 1894 Winchester dates of manufacture.
Replies: 29
Views: 44195

Re: Model 1894 Winchester dates of manufacture.

Thanks for that great info, so 33-64 means really nothing to value interesting thanks again :D
Good links..
by a357lever
Sun Sep 11, 2011 8:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can some one help with date?
Replies: 8
Views: 1525

Re: Can some one help with date?

Thanks iceman good info, I think I asked a loaded question. I am going sell the carbine and just wanted to get it right. :)
by a357lever
Sun Sep 11, 2011 3:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can some one help with date?
Replies: 8
Views: 1525

Re: Can some one help with date?

Thanks hobie thats my :? LOL oh well thanks guys.
by a357lever
Sun Sep 11, 2011 2:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can some one help with date?
Replies: 8
Views: 1525

Can some one help with date?

I picked up a m94, and one site says 1941 one says 1938 can anyone confirm?

ser# 1177xxx

Thanks and Prayers To All..
by a357lever
Tue Aug 16, 2011 10:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin Remington?
Replies: 5
Views: 1970

Re: Marlin Remington?

WoW thats really bad news I guess it had to happen but gee wizz. Maybe I'm lucky mine is OK.
But I feel bad, Marlin is another great american company that went down in a changing world. :cry:
by a357lever
Tue Aug 16, 2011 10:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin Remington?
Replies: 5
Views: 1970

Marlin Remington?

I picked up a year ago a 336BL 30-30 it shoots well and the finish is good except the lever. I have seen a big stink lately about Marlin going to Remington. I hear and see posts of crooked sights bad finish and other problems. Mine has a JM stamped barrel and everything works fine. Wood is very good...
by a357lever
Mon Aug 15, 2011 6:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Most reliable: Gas or Recoil operated?
Replies: 19
Views: 3012

Re: OT-Most reliable: Gas or Recoil operated?

AK-47 works ok so I guess it's the design of the particular system. I shot 200 rounds once in a new one took it home, the gas tube was packed with grease I noticed a little spray while I was shooting! true story:)
by a357lever
Sun Aug 14, 2011 7:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: do we have any leverHAMs out here?
Replies: 42
Views: 8329

Re: OT: do we have any leverHAMs out here?

yea since 1985 I agree get the gordon west book or contact W5YI group on the internet and find a club in the area thats close, its easier than ever. When I got my ticket it was for extra class it took five written tests and three CW last one at 20 wpm! now I think there is three classes. Not too har...
by a357lever
Tue Mar 01, 2011 11:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: levers replacements
Replies: 6
Views: 1493

Re: levers replacements

sorry :oops: its a 336 marlin big lever 30-30 my girl has not the reach to operate it, i thought since marlins come apart this way i could just get a second lever :?:


thanks again






"We must pray more than ever"
by a357lever
Mon Feb 28, 2011 10:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: levers replacements
Replies: 6
Views: 1493

levers replacements

where can I get a standard lever too replace a big lever?

and will it just fit with no smithing. :?:

thanks.....
by a357lever
Tue Feb 01, 2011 9:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 336BL Couldn't stop myself
Replies: 6
Views: 1112

336BL Couldn't stop myself

I got a 30-30 big lever with the laminate stock 18 1/2" today very nice, but of course, it does weigh a ton and the stock dimensions are quite large for a short carbine, marlin is marlin i guess. I am waiting for the temp too get out of the 10 degree range to shoot it. I am wondering if there a...
by a357lever
Fri Apr 30, 2010 7:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: marlin or winchester ?
Replies: 13
Views: 1554

marlin or winchester ?

I must ask this, it must have been posted before, but here goes, is the 336 action stronger than m94. And does the micro grove have an average higher velocity? or does the winchester traditional barrel? I know that the mico goove is not as good with cast loads. Just wondering I own one of each. I mu...
by a357lever
Mon Apr 19, 2010 11:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: old 30as
Replies: 3
Views: 786

old 30as

picked up from a very sick friend a marlin 30as 1987 vintage has a bushnell trophy 1.75-5 x20 the scope has a window on it for elevation i had to set it to 300yrds for 100 yard zero with lever evolution i wonder if you can take off the ele cap and adjust it, anyway i paid way to much for it but my f...
by a357lever
Sat Dec 26, 2009 2:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: lions and bears and deer and elk, oh my, update
Replies: 59
Views: 5262

Re: lions and bears and deer and elk, oh my

308 or 06 just can't beat em.
by a357lever
Sat Dec 05, 2009 9:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: magic powder ammo
Replies: 16
Views: 1986

Re: magic powder ammo

hornady is a smaller american company and they deserve my business, they got me into shooting the 45-70 i don't like the bullets in leverevo ammo but it got me into shooting levers again . they make some excelent pistol ammo. i don't reload so hornady, double tap, buffalo bore, and others use newer ...
by a357lever
Fri Dec 04, 2009 5:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: magic powder ammo
Replies: 16
Views: 1986

Re: magic powder ammo

ok no need too use CAPS on me :lol:
by a357lever
Fri Dec 04, 2009 3:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: magic powder ammo
Replies: 16
Views: 1986

Re: magic powder ammo

i like hornady i will try this new load, the light mag did increase velocity but accuracy dropped off, then federal tried and still offer HE loads, i never used them but this age of new propelents is very interesting they have moved the ball so i will reserve praise for after tests, but i hope they ...
by a357lever
Fri Dec 04, 2009 9:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: magic powder ammo
Replies: 16
Views: 1986

magic powder ammo

As to the question of loads to improve performance, i asked, is there manufacturer that made loads to optimize in short barrels? to wich i was informed there is no magic in loads well i talked to a rep a hornady they have a new line that will add average 150fps to any barrel length some well over 20...
by a357lever
Mon Nov 30, 2009 9:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best single gun a person could buy?
Replies: 76
Views: 7143

Re: Best single gun a person could buy?

They also use 9mm, 7.62, 50bmg, and 12ga copper plated 00' buck so go with 5 and, a 40sw cause 80% police deps use them lots of ammo for any of these, but he did say a single gun :?: :lol:
by a357lever
Sat Nov 28, 2009 6:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why your choice of 12 gauge or 20 gauge.
Replies: 41
Views: 3598

Re: Why your choice of 12 gauge or 20 gauge.

i have to say 12 it is the most common so you can get ammo any place, and now they have light recoil loads and slugs, and for dangerous game they have some very potent loads now, so for versatility sake i say 12ga.
by a357lever
Sat Nov 28, 2009 5:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30, Is it adequate?
Replies: 39
Views: 5003

Re: 30-30, Is it adequate?

when i was in northern canada a saw a big bull caribou at 90 yards or so it took one shot he hit the heart i saw the blood pump out in seconds and it fell dead. i won't forget that shot i had it on video but it never aired of course. we were all thiking that the 30-30 with a 4x scope he was shooting...
by a357lever
Fri Nov 27, 2009 10:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Feel vs Actual Weight/Size of Lever Guns
Replies: 16
Views: 1442

Re: Feel vs Actual Weight/Size of Lever Guns

i love model 94 20" and the short barrel 30-30 is small and very potent to 150 yards or 44m 100 yards. they handel like no other but i guess the 92's and the like are the same.
by a357lever
Thu Nov 26, 2009 11:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: A New 22LR for my son......I need help.
Replies: 30
Views: 2678

Re: OT: A New 22LR for my son......I need help.

marlin m 60 petty cheap 165$
ruger 10/22 205$
or marlin bolt action 170$
by a357lever
Thu Nov 26, 2009 10:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Peter H Capstick a fraud?
Replies: 63
Views: 16239

Re: Peter H Capstick a fraud?

I don't know if he was a fake or not but i shot a 470 capstick, its was no fake, ouch :!:
by a357lever
Thu Nov 26, 2009 2:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Thanksgiving
Replies: 15
Views: 1501

Re: OT: Thanksgiving

Amen

we need to pray more than ever :!:
by a357lever
Thu Nov 26, 2009 4:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: its not a lever but
Replies: 13
Views: 1349

Re: its not a lever but

i ran across this it seems well, take a look.....

http://www.realguns.com/archives/181.htm
by a357lever
Wed Nov 25, 2009 5:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: its not a lever but
Replies: 13
Views: 1349

Re: its not a lever but

OK I GET THE POINT I WAS JUST ASKING SORRY :shock:
by a357lever
Wed Nov 25, 2009 1:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Minimum battery?
Replies: 62
Views: 6364

Re: Minimum battery?

you said minimum so......

12 or 20 ga shotgun , 22lr pistol and rifle, 357mag revolver, 30-30 rifle.
by a357lever
Tue Nov 24, 2009 11:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: its not a lever but
Replies: 13
Views: 1349

its not a lever but

i picked up a dpms 308 16" (great deal) any companies make loads for the short barrel in this gun? i have read blogs that guys load with faster powder and get 2700 fps+ 150gr i was just wondering i know they make short bbl pistolammo, with the explostion of these short bbl cqb rifles i woud thi...
by a357lever
Tue Nov 24, 2009 10:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best single gun a person could buy?
Replies: 76
Views: 7143

Re: Best single gun a person could buy?

short barrel pump 12ga best for hunting, defense, survival. i like mossberg 590, but one gun? :wink:
by a357lever
Mon Nov 23, 2009 10:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: max bullet weight
Replies: 6
Views: 978

Re: max bullet weight

thanks guys i think i will go with 168gr .308 and my 223 has a short bbl real short so i think 69 max!, so its best with 55, 62,-64gr in 5.56 thanks for that good info this site is the best. :wink:
by a357lever
Fri Nov 20, 2009 6:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: max bullet weight
Replies: 6
Views: 978

max bullet weight

what do you thing the max grain load for 1 in 9" rate for 223 rem?. i have some 69 grs like to go to 77 but i thing that might not work. also what do you think of 190 gr for .308 with 1 in 12"? :?:
by a357lever
Wed Oct 28, 2009 10:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BLR
Replies: 11
Views: 1335

Re: BLR

thanks i feel good about the purchase, i was going to buy a 30-06 22" savage but i saw this thing and well... anyway i will not shoot over 250y anyway so i just thought the lever wouldn't be as accurate but it should be ok at that range. my friend has a ruger with a 16" 308 bolt action and...
by a357lever
Wed Oct 28, 2009 5:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BLR
Replies: 11
Views: 1335

BLR

i picked up a blr lightwieght in 308win how much velocity loss does is there in the 20" bbl, what loads would be good for deer and how will be the range on this gun?
i am thinking a 2-7X32 scope , rifle is in vg cond. paid 450$ i think i paid high but the action and handiness sold me :D
by a357lever
Mon Oct 26, 2009 6:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Full choke for large buckshot
Replies: 8
Views: 1447

Re: OT-Full choke for large buckshot

i ve heard different stories with this question, one writter says a tight choke with large buckshot deforms the shot when it is choked at high speed and the deformed pellets tumble and lose velocity and range compared to open cyl or imp cyl let them keep the round shape so they stay straight and fly...
by a357lever
Sun Oct 25, 2009 9:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 308 xlr
Replies: 12
Views: 1619

Re: 308 xlr

thats what i told him but he says its his and ......... :twisted:

i won't say i told you so.
yes i will :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
by a357lever
Sun Oct 25, 2009 7:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 308 xlr
Replies: 12
Views: 1619

308 xlr

my hunting buddy is having his new marlin xlr 308 cut to 16.5" what will happen to velocity?, I say he will lose 250 fps with the 150 grain load. He does not seem to care since he only uses it to about 200 yards max. :?:
by a357lever
Sat Oct 24, 2009 4:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 336 vs. Winchester 94
Replies: 18
Views: 3232

Re: Marlin 336 vs. Winchester 94

i think the marlin has a smoother action if you want to scope it thats the one, if you want a smaller slightly handier carbine the 94 is the one.
by a357lever
Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 Ammo choice question
Replies: 32
Views: 3565

Re: 30-30 Ammo choice question

i like rem 170 or fed 170 these are underated game getters inside 100yds they will take about anything in lower 48, with well placed shot of course. :mrgreen:
by a357lever
Wed Oct 14, 2009 6:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: M94 30 WCF
Replies: 4
Views: 840

Re: M94 30 WCF

yes thank you 1941 pre war, it seems to shoot high no matter how low i set the sights like 3" high at 50 yards well its still a nice piece of americana!
by a357lever
Tue Oct 13, 2009 6:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Ruger Single-Six accuracy
Replies: 58
Views: 10104

Re: OT - Ruger Single-Six accuracy

i found the magnim to shoot better than long rifle in my 51/2".
by a357lever
Fri Oct 09, 2009 5:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: M94 30 WCF
Replies: 4
Views: 840

M94 30 WCF

picked up an old m94 30wcf 20" about 80% blue on barrel reciver is bare metal shoot well, minor pitting on mgazine and barrel wood about 80% a few dings ser#1177XXX any one know what year it was born. paid 210$ at least it still shoots bore is 95% nice any thoughts? :?:






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by a357lever
Wed Oct 07, 2009 1:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The defensive levergun
Replies: 99
Views: 9782

Re: The defensive levergun

357 hands down best bullets ever made for human anatomy less recoil, flash 140 hp, or 158 hollow point standard loads even hot 38 with 125 = 357 6" 97 % one shot stopper. my two cents :idea: