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by Merle
Thu Apr 06, 2017 3:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: poor wolf on the road this am
Replies: 13
Views: 2152

Re: poor wolf on the road this am

Was the car that was stopped the car that hit the wolf? It's a shame the wolf had to die, but I wonder if the driver learned anything... My bet was they were going too fast to have slowed or stopped in time. I tell people to slow down on my road all the time because of the high deer population. One...
by Merle
Tue Mar 14, 2017 10:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need new holsters or larger pockets
Replies: 17
Views: 3423

Re: Need new holsters or larger pockets

Package arrived from Andy Horvath this morning. http://i698.photobucket.com/albums/vv341/tlwalker53/old%20colts/imagejpeg_0.jpg http://i698.photobucket.com/albums/vv341/tlwalker53/old%20colts/20170314_104216.jpg These were abused and/or modified when I picked them up. Andy did a brushed blue finish...
by Merle
Mon Mar 06, 2017 6:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New addition !
Replies: 43
Views: 4956

Re: New addition !

I trust you are familiar with the limitations of shooting Damascus barrels. I must have an inkling of an idea since I've been shooting Damascus guns for well over thirty five years and I'm still here to talk about it . Didn't intend to insult, but I have no idea of your skill level. I'd rather you ...
by Merle
Mon Mar 06, 2017 2:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New addition !
Replies: 43
Views: 4956

Re: New addition !

I trust you are familiar with the limitations of shooting Damascus barrels.
by Merle
Mon Mar 06, 2017 12:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Strange marking on Winchester 92 Carbine?
Replies: 60
Views: 22453

Re: Strange marking on Winchester 92 Carbine?

Just got through reading Teddy Roosevelts' book on his 1913 Brazilian Expedition down the River of Doubt. He mentions in there about the local rubber gatherers all carrying Winchester .44 carbines for protection from Jaguars and hostile natives. Could the mark be a property ownership trademark of a...
by Merle
Sun Mar 05, 2017 5:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Strange marking on Winchester 92 Carbine?
Replies: 60
Views: 22453

Re: Strange marking on Winchester 92 Carbine?

sureshot wrote:The mark on the side of the receiver looks like a British "broad arrow" mark. The rifle was probably a lend-lease to England during the war. The name on the lower tang is the importer that brought it back into the US.

Steve
Since it was made in 1919 that would seem unlikely.
by Merle
Fri Mar 03, 2017 4:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So, what about the use of drones in scouting/hunting?
Replies: 36
Views: 5451

Re: So, what about the use of drones in scouting/hunting?

I wonder about folks with limited mobility using drones to scout - something like being able to use motor vehicles to be mobile in the woods? :?:
by Merle
Thu Mar 02, 2017 11:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So, what about the use of drones in scouting/hunting?
Replies: 36
Views: 5451

Re: So, what about the use of drones in scouting/hunting?

walks with gun wrote:I think if I saw one of those blessed things while I was out with a shotgun in my hands, it would be open season on drones.

I hear you, but keep in mind this could get you involved with the Feds.
by Merle
Mon Feb 27, 2017 10:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Hammer - non firearm post
Replies: 14
Views: 3121

Re: The Hammer - non firearm post

claybob86 wrote:When I clicked the link, my antvirus blocked it. Said it was a dangerous website. :|

Same here..... :?
by Merle
Wed Feb 22, 2017 2:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody want an M-1 ?
Replies: 20
Views: 3614

Re: Anybody want an M-1 ?

Added mine..... :!:
by Merle
Sun Feb 19, 2017 10:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ken Waters has passed.
Replies: 21
Views: 4205

Re: Ken Waters has passed.

Sad news. :cry:
by Merle
Sun Feb 19, 2017 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Making the rounds ....
Replies: 11
Views: 1373

Re: Making the rounds ....

He lived happily ever after - makes me wonder how the princess made out? :lol:
by Merle
Fri Feb 17, 2017 11:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Contenders !
Replies: 17
Views: 2231

Re: Contenders !

This isn't what I call the first version Contender . I always called the first version the ones with the kinda crossbolt firing pin selector . I had one of those for awhile with a 444 Marlin barrel that was made by a fellow in Idaho who's name escapes me at the moment . I've not loaded for a 44 MAG...
by Merle
Thu Feb 16, 2017 9:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Contenders !
Replies: 17
Views: 2231

Re: Contenders !

Well then, since this is not your first foray I'm sure you know how slippery that slope is...... :lol:
by Merle
Mon Feb 13, 2017 1:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lest we forget
Replies: 4
Views: 852

Re: Lest we forget

BlaineG wrote:A Warrior's Warrior, for sure...... 8)


Yes indeed !!! :o
by Merle
Thu Feb 02, 2017 1:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Change for PA hunters
Replies: 24
Views: 2562

Re: A Change for PA hunters

Some people will try to hit the animal with the first shot, and for those people, it probably won't matter whether it is a bolt, lever action, pump action, or a semi auto. I would be worried about the ones who have never hunted before and will go out by themselves without any knowledge of what they...
by Merle
Thu Feb 02, 2017 12:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Change for PA hunters
Replies: 24
Views: 2562

Re: A Change for PA hunters

Keep in mind that yesterdays vote was an initial vote. The final one takes place in a couple of months. Included in that reg is a 5 round magazine limit. I was actually surprised to see the reg in this years business. All estimates was for semis to be allowed for small game and varmint hunting with...
by Merle
Sat Jan 28, 2017 9:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Had a Garand Time Today
Replies: 15
Views: 2491

Re: Had a Gararnd Time Today

I was able to approximate 7.62x39 loads using R-P 125 gr SP and 4895. Much easier on the poor old arthritic shoulder as well as steel targets...... :shock:
by Merle
Tue Jan 10, 2017 6:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthhday Merle.
Replies: 5
Views: 496

Re: Happy Birthhday Merle.

Ysabel Kid wrote:Happy belated b-day! :D

Thank you! :D
by Merle
Sat Jan 07, 2017 5:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthhday Merle.
Replies: 5
Views: 496

Re: Happy Birthhday Merle.

Thanks to all - I'm well on my way! :D
by Merle
Tue Jan 03, 2017 10:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Nobody Should Go Alone" (A Story of Some Teens and a Vet)
Replies: 6
Views: 748

Re: "Nobody Should Go Alone" (A Story of Some Teens and a Ve

Such a sad situation. :cry: Good on those boys for standing up. :D
by Merle
Thu Dec 29, 2016 9:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Levergun for "The Sons of JReed"
Replies: 41
Views: 7754

Re: Another Levergun for "The Sons of JReed"

That was a darn fine thing to do! :D
by Merle
Thu Dec 29, 2016 3:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Many big guns
Replies: 12
Views: 1098

Re: Many big guns

Fantastic vid - thanks for posting! :D
by Merle
Mon Dec 26, 2016 6:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hornady 25-35 110 gr FTX
Replies: 25
Views: 6581

Re: Hornady 25-35 110 gr FTX

My only 25-35 is a TC Contender Super 14. I wonder how these would work at the reduced velocity? :?
by Merle
Mon Dec 19, 2016 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Backup 20 ga Shotgun for Coyote Hunting
Replies: 14
Views: 1226

Re: Backup 20 ga Shotgun for Coyote Hunting

ollogger wrote:That ought to work real nice!
At one time I had a Savage 222 & 20 gauge ou worked great


Brad

I have one in 22 Hornet over 20 ga, and have been considering using it. Sounds like it should work out good too. :)
by Merle
Sun Dec 18, 2016 10:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good one
Replies: 6
Views: 936

Re: Good one

Truth is painful to some people :lol:
by Merle
Sat Dec 17, 2016 1:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: things that make you scratch your head...
Replies: 17
Views: 1981

Re: things that make you scratch your head...

gcs wrote:"No good.....I've been told that after a long time, ANYONE looks good.----6"

I don't know, new a Nam vet that lived with the Montanards for a year as an advisor,
Said the women NEVER looked good. :lol:

Guess a year wasn't quite enough... :mrgreen:
by Merle
Thu Dec 15, 2016 10:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: things that make you scratch your head...
Replies: 17
Views: 1981

Re: things that make you scratch your head...

Seriously!? $33,000 per dose!! What thef&%#! Your tax dollars at work.... :roll: Any doctor, pharmacist, veterinarian, nurse, or otherwise intelligent person, could make up a perfectly effective 'lethal injection' for twenty bucks in material. They could even make it 'humane' for twice the cost...
by Merle
Thu Dec 15, 2016 10:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: things that make you scratch your head...
Replies: 17
Views: 1981

Re: things that make you scratch your head...

Death row inmate's lawyers say they'd prefer firing squad over lethal injection http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/12/15/death-row-inmates-lawyers-say-theyd-prefer-firing-squad-over-lethal-injection.html Seriously!? $33,000 per dose!! What thef&%#! What ever happened to 'an eye for an eye'? They sh...
by Merle
Thu Dec 15, 2016 5:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester hunting video from the 1940s
Replies: 7
Views: 1555

Re: Winchester hunting video from the 1940s

Aussie Chris wrote:A great old vintage video that I found on the great WACA forum. There's a few '71s and a model 12.

Check out that Winchester tent!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pu5oz7P0YDM

Chris

Very nice - thanks! :D
by Merle
Fri Dec 09, 2016 12:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 25-35 Hornady leverrevolution ammo
Replies: 18
Views: 3054

Re: 25-35 Hornady leverrevolution ammo

I can attest to them being good killing bullets in the 30-30 , 35 REM , 308 Marlin Express , 444 , 450 and 45-70 . Got deer with the factory loadings in all those . Never did try the 32 Special although I had the ammo or the 338 Marlin Express or 44 MAG . From what I hear they work good on deer; wh...
by Merle
Mon Dec 05, 2016 9:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Deer Hunting in Florida.....
Replies: 13
Views: 2263

Re: Deer Hunting in Florida.....

crs wrote:So, when is bear season?

My thoughts exactly! :wink:
by Merle
Sun Dec 04, 2016 8:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The World Series Of Bullet Moulds
Replies: 27
Views: 2948

Re: The World Series Of Bullet Moulds

After that you should have run out and bought lottery tickets...... :mrgreen:
by Merle
Fri Dec 02, 2016 2:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: December Levergun Pistol Caliber Postal Match
Replies: 10
Views: 2276

Re: December Levergun Pistol Caliber Postal Match

This thread is for posting of your pictured targets ONLY! If you want to brag on or cut someone's submission... do it in another topic... (Maybe here: Competition Shoot. You can submit either a picture or a scanned image. Feel free to include a description or photo of your equipment in your submiss...
by Merle
Mon Nov 28, 2016 1:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Did I say how much I like WMR?
Replies: 30
Views: 3291

Re: Did I say how much I like WMR?

Yea I first tried the 17 HMR and got sick of having to adjust for a 10 mph breeze at 50-60yds. I got the WMR and it just whallops what ever I shoot. Very impressive performance for a rimfire. I sold the 17. I wonder if Winchester will ever make a 22 WSM, a necked up 17 WSM. I bet that would be a ri...
by Merle
Sun Nov 27, 2016 11:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to Me!!! M-1
Replies: 53
Views: 7698

Re: New to Me!!! M-1

I stuck with 4895, either IMR or H with complete satisfaction. :) Using what I had on hand... Although I might buy a 1lb of 4895 and test it out in this rifle. But, when I find "my" '03-A3, I need to download these down for these shots on steel. In the best interest of your op rod, be pic...
by Merle
Sun Nov 27, 2016 10:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to Me!!! M-1
Replies: 53
Views: 7698

Re: New to Me!!! M-1

I finally fired the M-1. After our monthly Wild bunch Match, several guys do a Bolt Action Military Match... One of them let me use his '03-A3. Afterwards, I tested out the M-1! What I thought was 4320... turned out to be 4350! The brass in the 3 gal ice cream that I thought was .30-06, turned out ...
by Merle
Sat Nov 26, 2016 1:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Did I say how much I like WMR?
Replies: 30
Views: 3291

Re: Did I say how much I like WMR?

You will eat well tonight! :D
by Merle
Fri Nov 25, 2016 11:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30/30 or .308
Replies: 30
Views: 5558

Re: 30/30 or .308

In a world of analytics, statistics, and over-thinking, --- the .308 beats the 30-30 hands down. More range, more power- to some people, that means case closed That said, the 30-30 in the Model 94 platform is the ultimate short range woods gun for handling, maneuverability, pointability I know ther...
by Merle
Fri Nov 25, 2016 12:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30/30 or .308
Replies: 30
Views: 5558

Re: 30/30 or .308

Personally, I think it sounds VERY reasonable. You can even load it with flat nose 30-30 bullets, to insure expansion at slower speeds. I would LOVE one of those. Looks like their version of the Browning BLR. I wonder which is the better rifle? I did the same thing with my 30-06 - used Speer 170 gr...
by Merle
Mon Nov 21, 2016 8:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Killed a Bear with my old .32 Spl.
Replies: 32
Views: 5781

Re: Killed a Bear with my old .32 Spl.

Nice pics - thanks for posting. :D
by Merle
Mon Nov 21, 2016 12:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Killed a Bear with my old .32 Spl.
Replies: 32
Views: 5781

Re: Killed a Bear with my old .32 Spl.

Good job! :D
by Merle
Sun Nov 20, 2016 8:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sighting in a '92, .32WCF
Replies: 8
Views: 1629

Re: Sighting in a '92, .32WCF

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Nice to get old friend guns out once in awhile...!

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by Merle
Sun Nov 20, 2016 5:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ok, For Once, and Evermore....
Replies: 14
Views: 2979

Re: Ok, For Once, and Evermore....

I don't have any answers to your question but needing garand safe pressure hunting ammo at the last minute before deer opener has found me snipping and filing the noses of 8 to 16 old lake city and greek ball in seasons past and just lately prvi partizan new ball....the nay sayers preach the surety...
by Merle
Sat Nov 19, 2016 12:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Moving Nat'l High Power Rifle Championships from Camp Perry
Replies: 9
Views: 1665

Re: Moving Nat'l High Power Rifle Championships from Camp Pe

RSY wrote:What??? Why? That's saying goodbye to a helluva lot of history. :(

https://www.ssusa.org/articles/2016/11/ ... amp-perry/

Now that's a classic case of a non-explanation!!! :roll:
by Merle
Fri Nov 18, 2016 7:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ok, For Once, and Evermore....
Replies: 14
Views: 2979

Re: Ok, For Once, and Evermore....

Somewhat, but it also increases the POSSIBILITY of squirting the core out and leaving the jacket stuck in the bore.
Bad things can happen with the next shot. :o
by Merle
Thu Nov 17, 2016 6:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Caliber conversion question
Replies: 25
Views: 3948

Re: Caliber conversion question

If the shininess bothers you that much, you can wrap it with camo tape (the non-sticky kind) like archers use.

There also is (was?) a product called "gun chaps" that slips on like a glove - easy on - easy off.