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- Sat Mar 23, 2024 7:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Drugged as a kid
- Replies: 6
- Views: 256
Drugged as a kid
As a person who was bred,born, raised and educated by the WW2 generation I was also drugged by them.I was " drugged to church and Sunday school,to visit aunts and uncles,to the grocery nstore with my wago to bring hjome food and to my grandparents home to cut grass with a push mower. I could go...
- Sat Jan 20, 2024 12:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Who is shooting a surplus rifle?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 2510
Re: Who is shooting a surplus rifle?
Had a 71/84 in 11 mm .Hard to find ammo and I did not want to add it to my list of must load for. Last ammo I found was CIL Canada made, back in 1981 at a gun show and it was 45 $$ then. Since it was given to me I sold it to a collector along with the ammo 17loaded rds and 3 empty cases I fired in t...
- Fri Dec 01, 2023 8:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone else wish they had bought a dozen 336's when they were $200 at Wallyworld?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 983
Re: Anyone else wish they had bought a dozen 336's when they were $200 at Wallyworld?
Just like the Clover store 40 years ago had a wall and a half of M-1 carbines of all manufactures for a max price of 100$$.Most at 40 to 50 $$
- Fri Dec 01, 2023 8:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .35 rem vs .30-30
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1082
Re: .35 rem vs .30-30
If anyone has a copy of the reloading manual from the late 60'2 early 70's there is a chapter entitled "Watch What You Slip Into That Chamber". Semms a young boy bought a Win Mod 70 in .270 from a friend.Along with the rifle he got a cigar box full of ammo. All cartridges looked the same a...
- Wed Nov 29, 2023 1:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Indoor Range
- Replies: 1
- Views: 160
Indoor Range
Anyone here in Lancaster or Berks Co Pa know of a nice indoor range?
- Thu Nov 09, 2023 2:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mod 64 day
- Replies: 11
- Views: 890
Re: Mod 64 day
Got one several years ago zero $$$ just because it was my father-in law's and he ask me to safeguard it for all the years he went to FL for the winter. It is in .32 Win spcl cal. Picku 6 boxes of rem ammo at a closeout sale for 6$$ a box. Rifle wears a Redfield peep sight and is a real shooter.
- Thu Nov 09, 2023 2:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: winchester super x anniversy .22lr ammo
- Replies: 1
- Views: 160
winchester super x anniversy .22lr ammo
Bought several 300 round boxes of this ammo.36 gr cphp. I was at the range with my Win 69A 22 and half of nthe amm would stovepipe when the bolt tried to move a round from the magazine into the chamber.I never had this with any other ammo.My son stopped by at home and we discovered the the bullets w...
- Mon Oct 30, 2023 7:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Loading issues, .30-30
- Replies: 8
- Views: 386
Re: Loading issues, .30-30
Had good luck with this load just for plinking. I use it in an H&R single shot break open rifle XMP 5744 20.0 grs. I use a little 1/2 gr of filter floss on top of the powder to keep it aganist the primer. 170 gr lead gas check flatnose sized to .310 and lubed with a heavy grease. Bullet crimped ...
- Mon Oct 23, 2023 8:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I took my wife shooting today
- Replies: 17
- Views: 760
Re: I took my wife shooting today
It will be two years next month, although it seem like yesterday. 52 years full of love for each other. At the range , on the bay or just being together. What more could a man need.
- Mon Oct 23, 2023 10:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I took my wife shooting today
- Replies: 17
- Views: 760
Re: I took my wife shooting today
Best woman a man can have. Mine could shoot everything from her Ruger .22 pistol to my M-1 Garand . Now she shoots on God's team..
- Tue Aug 22, 2023 8:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: M-1 Garand
- Replies: 5
- Views: 403
M-1 Garand
I have heard from some old vets that the M-1 can can go full auto if a certen part wears.What is this part?
- Sat Jul 15, 2023 6:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .22 RF Rifles of the 40's 50's and 60's
- Replies: 11
- Views: 431
Re: .22 RF Rifles of the 40's 50's and 60's
thanks for all the info. My small game buddies used any gun we could afford.Anything from a J.C.Higgins to my Win 69a and Win pumps.
- Sat Jul 15, 2023 6:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .22 RF Rifles of the 40's 50's and 60's
- Replies: 11
- Views: 431
.22 RF Rifles of the 40's 50's and 60's
Had a Rem in the 513 model,still have first gun I bought in 1959 a Win mod 69a with a 5 and 10 shot orginal mags and a ranger single shot. All will shoot dime size groups at 25yds off sandbags. A better shooter than me could get smaller groups. Any thoughts on these rifles?? I know they are all bolt...
- Wed Jun 14, 2023 2:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pull-through barrel cleaning tool?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 547
Re: Pull-through barrel cleaning tool?
For 94,88,64 and mossberg 340 I use pull thrus. had my GS check the bores and he said they are some of the cleanest he has seen.No build up or rust or pitting and anything elsa.Also most inportant NO wear on barrel at muzzle end from rods. Was a big problem in army basic with poor shooting M-14's. M...
- Sat May 27, 2023 2:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Grandpa's Model 70
- Replies: 16
- Views: 732
Re: Grandpa's Model 70
Got my uncles m-70 in 270 win.sn 183xxx. Loves win 130 silvertips pushed with 1 gr less than max of win 740 and a win Mag LG rifle primer.Under 1" at 100yds.Still has steel buttplate and with the sharp drop in the stock can be a real kicker off the bench.Never noticed it though on Pa white tail.
- Sat May 27, 2023 2:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1942 WRA M1
- Replies: 3
- Views: 289
Re: 1942 WRA M1
Very intresting pics. Worked with a KW vet who told in basic they had several M-1's that were worn and went full auto because of a part that was/shouild have been replaced.Never did find out which part.Any help??
- Tue May 16, 2023 8:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday To308magtip, &, Ysabel Kid
- Replies: 7
- Views: 260
Re: Happy Birthday To308magtip, &, Ysabel Kid
THANK YOU GUYS
- Fri May 05, 2023 3:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Any Win.Model 88 fans ??
- Replies: 9
- Views: 600
Re: Any Win.Model 88 fans ??
Got mine much the same way you got yours Steve. Post 64 and it had the acorn stock and this the kick in the n!@#$ the stock was cut short for a former GF to use.So short I could not reach the trigger when butt resting inside my elbow. Gunsmith buddy got a new walnut stock,fitted it to me with a thin...
- Thu May 04, 2023 8:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Any Win.Model 88 fans ??
- Replies: 9
- Views: 600
Any Win.Model 88 fans ??
Just surfing for info
- Sun Apr 23, 2023 5:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Brass,Ammo,Powder Shortage
- Replies: 0
- Views: 550
Brass,Ammo,Powder Shortage
Just read in today's paper that US is ramping up production of ammo from small arms to 155 mm stuff. Get ready for the $$$$ increase !!
- Wed Apr 19, 2023 7:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: TIN CAN SHOOT
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1088
Re: TIN CAN SHOOT
Sixgun
When is that shoot? Might want to take one of our club members to get an idea or two. Bud Light can? Would not spend the money.never did like Bud.
When is that shoot? Might want to take one of our club members to get an idea or two. Bud Light can? Would not spend the money.never did like Bud.
- Sun Apr 16, 2023 7:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: TIN CAN SHOOT
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1088
Re: TIN CAN SHOOT
thanks for all the nice replies.Got some good ideas for next month from all. Funny thing was almost all of us could shoot and hit what we aimed at and new how to take care of a firearm.That was till we got in the Army then I learned I was doing it all wrong.?!@#
- Sun Apr 16, 2023 11:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: TIN CAN SHOOT
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1088
TIN CAN SHOOT
Remember the days when we knew of dumps on a farm or a small landfill where we go on a Sat or Sun afternoon and shoot a couple boxes of .22's ? Our club held their first "tin can" shoot today. Aimed for kids to shoot as we did. Plastic replaces glass but a special top with a needle valve t...
- Mon Apr 10, 2023 1:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Scientists figured out how to weigh a rainbow.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 505
Re: Scientists figured out how to weigh a rainbow.
Would like to see the scales needed to weigh it.
- Sat Feb 25, 2023 6:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1906: 32-40 vs. 30-30
- Replies: 25
- Views: 7580
Re: 1906: 32-40 vs. 30-30
60 plus years ago as a teen I borrowed my uncle's winchester model 1894 with a full oct barrell.I had a box of cartridges ,factory loads,lead bullets loaded with King's Semi-smokeless powder.These were carosive primed so water was the choice to clean the barrell.I also shot regular 32.40 loads in th...
- Thu Feb 02, 2023 3:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WA gun law minutia
- Replies: 3
- Views: 290
Re: WA gun law minutia
Just a thought.. If someone steals my lottery ticket and it wins does it mean he/she stole the money and if they buy drugs with it am I to blame also??
- Thu Feb 02, 2023 3:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Guns and Ammo
- Replies: 3
- Views: 330
Guns and Ammo
Just got back from a shop on the otherside of the river from Harrisburg,Pa. Name is Guns Plus Never saw so many Henrys in one place. They were well stocked with all shooting supplies. Did anyone ever look at a mail order site called Mack's Prairie Wings ?
- Sat Jan 28, 2023 5:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just had lunch deer meat
- Replies: 5
- Views: 297
Re: Just had lunch deer meat
Figured I'd hear from you. The butcher that made the scrapple is Martin's Custom Butchering 405 Reidenbach Rd New Holland , Pa PH 717-355-9601 Come in Rt 23 from Blue Ball to where Kauffaman's hardware store and turn right on railRoad ave and at the edge of town turn right and at Nolt's pond turn le...
- Sat Jan 28, 2023 3:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just had lunch deer meat
- Replies: 5
- Views: 297
Re: Just had lunch deer meat
Very good. Not full of cornmeal and pig fat like most. You could tell the texture of the meat was course sort of on the stringy side yet very tender. Maybe for me a little to salty or just not used to that shop's makings. Was not loaded with black pepper. I had some several years ago from another ma...
- Sat Jan 28, 2023 2:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just had lunch deer meat
- Replies: 5
- Views: 297
Just had lunch deer meat
Neighbor gave me a 1 lb block of venison scrapple. First I ever had it after all the years and deer we shot here in Pa. Always made steaks roasts chops and burger. This made by a butcher shop in New Holland , Pa.
- Tue Jan 24, 2023 4:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Colt New Frontier .22LR/WMR
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1228
Re: Colt New Frontier .22LR/WMR
Colts are like old Corvetts and old T-Birds They are made to shoot and drive. Never know what you might hit/pickup with one.
- Tue Jan 24, 2023 3:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Big Firearms sale
- Replies: 3
- Views: 359
Big Firearms sale
For anyone intrested here in Ephrata Lancaster co Pa. Horst auction center has a big firearms sale this Sat 1/28/23.List can be seen on their website.
- Fri Jan 20, 2023 4:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 32-40 cartridge
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1000
Re: 32-40 cartridge
Hey SIXGUN Next Sat 1/28 Horst has an all gun sale. Might get over as I am only 15 mins from there. Tony Magtip
- Fri Jan 20, 2023 9:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Now this would have made a good laxative...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 326
Re: Now this would have made a good laxative...
Puy out by the underware makers!!!
- Fri Jan 20, 2023 9:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 32-40 cartridge
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1000
Re: 32-40 cartridge
Relating to the post of 1/19/23. I have seen my share of deer in Pa shot but never retrived with calibers such as 222 Rem,all the way to a 458 win mag. Straight wall cartridges are no more than a replacement for 12,20 gauge shotguns with the new modern slugs.No different than a 50 cal muzzle loading...
- Mon Jan 16, 2023 6:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 32-40 cartridge
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1000
Re: 32-40 cartridge
Sixgun I see you are from SE Pa.I am up here in Northeastern Lancaster Co. about 20 mins from the Middle creek wildlife area.Right now the snow geese are passing thru.Quite a sight. As for the 32-40 I had a Win 1894 with a full oct barrell and curved buttstock with a metal butt plate. That gun was v...
- Sun Jan 15, 2023 2:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 32-40 cartridge
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1000
32-40 cartridge
Is the 32-40 win/Ballard considered a straight walled cartridge? If is it ok for deer hunting in states tha allow SW cartridges ?
- Sun Dec 04, 2022 11:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cartridge found at crime scene
- Replies: 20
- Views: 985
Re: Cartridge found at crime scene
Factor this one in also. Latest Shooting Times article has a .38/357 using 9mm bullets. Jacketed bullets in a wheel gun. Several years ago I bought a bag of 100 supposed to be and were marked so .38/357. Working last step which is bullet seating I was having tough time seating bullets.Crushes severa...
- Sun Dec 04, 2022 10:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Award for the filthiest .22 rifle ,552 speedmaster
- Replies: 16
- Views: 555
Re: Award for the filthiest .22 rifle ,552 speedmaster
Every now and then guns should be disasyambled by a master GS amd gone over.I averted much trouble in my 60 plus years of shooting.Only time I had failure to fire/function was because of the ammo.Everything from .22 singleshot 45.70 trapdoor including shotguns. Most of the time was because of old ty...
- Wed Nov 30, 2022 1:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: all leather holster for colt 1991 A1 5" bbl
- Replies: 6
- Views: 431
Re: all leather holster for colt 1991 A1 5" bbl
thanks Jim T They look real good
- Wed Nov 30, 2022 12:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: all leather holster for colt 1991 A1 5" bbl
- Replies: 6
- Views: 431
all leather holster for colt 1991 A1 5" bbl
Anyone have info on where to buy one of these??
- Thu Nov 24, 2022 9:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Killing for Pleasure....
- Replies: 13
- Views: 646
Re: Killing for Pleasure....
Reminds me of the direction all the "deer hunting/shooting" TV shows have gone.
- Mon Nov 14, 2022 1:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pheasant opener
- Replies: 9
- Views: 348
Re: Pheasant opener
I remember the days here in lancaster co Pa when hunters would come from all bordering states to hunt small game. Sadly we are hard perssed to even see a rabbit in those same fields. There are a couple of bird,"shooting" not hunting , for a cost but they never apealed to me.Same as the &qu...
- Sat Nov 12, 2022 10:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 62A
- Replies: 7
- Views: 453
Re: Winchester 62A
can you adjust the rear sight? if not the front sight if dovetailed. I have a win 69a which is boltaction and it also is a tack driver.I have mine scoped. bought it with paper route $$ money when i was 14 am 77 now. those old 22's shot great even the cheap ones.
- Tue Oct 11, 2022 8:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: speaking of 45/70 loads,
- Replies: 12
- Views: 783
Re: speaking of 45/70 loads,
I loaded 45-70's for my trapdoor Springfield carbine of the Custer time. Not sure of the powder but unique sounds right.Tride cotton for a filler.It worked ok but would slip forward if the rounds were carried bullet down in a box.Then I tried the filter floss used in fishtank filters.Adout 1/2 gr wa...
- Wed Sep 28, 2022 12:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30-30 loads with AA5744
- Replies: 0
- Views: 629
30-30 loads with AA5744
cases run thru full length sizing die trimmed to proper length CCI LR primer 20.0 grs plus/minus .1gr AA5744 170 gr Lyman .310 FPGC bullet ol 2.550 crimped with Lee factory die. I believe the man who cast these and sized to .310 lubed them with a railroad grease.They shoot very clean and bore cleans...
- Thu Sep 22, 2022 2:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Unique in .30-30?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1616
Re: Unique in .30-30?
Loaded some 170 gr GC lead flatnose for my single shot breakopen.Like shooting a .22mag..
- Tue Aug 02, 2022 11:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Is anyone still shooting a Red Ryder?
- Replies: 65
- Views: 3596
Re: Is anyone still shooting a Red Ryder?
When I was 12-14 I had a paper route in Ephrata,Pa. deliverwd 200 daily 225 sunday papers all by walking.now and then the newspaper would offer prizes for signing up new customers. A Daisy Red Rider was one I chose. Had so much fun at the local dump shooting rats and crows.After a million rounds the...
- Wed Jul 27, 2022 8:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: PEEP SIGHTS
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1875
Re: PEEP SIGHTS
Those are all fine looking rifles.When deer hunting I alwaye remove the small hole disc and use the sight as is. Front sight only and eye is auto centered in rear sight.
- Tue Jul 26, 2022 7:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: PEEP SIGHTS
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1875
PEEP SIGHTS
Aging eyes have been giving me fits. Talking with my eye Dr over the last several years my eyes are as healty as one can be at 77 plus. We talked about peep sights on rifles .She was interested and gave me info on how the eye works. I am amazed that so many of us seniors want to jump into a high pri...