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by Buffboy
Sun Dec 05, 2010 1:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Happy B/Day Shasta & Buffboy
Replies: 8
Views: 768

Re: OT Happy B/Day Shasta & Buffboy

Thanks guys, and a belated happy birthday to Shasta. Been deer hunting, tough to find does(in range anyway) this late in the season. No luck so far. Had supper at my brother's house last night my sisterinlaw made a meatloaf using my mom's old recipe(loved it). Sat around with adult beverages, guitar...
by Buffboy
Wed Dec 01, 2010 7:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT/ Re-felting a pool table.
Replies: 5
Views: 654

Re: OT/ Re-felting a pool table.

http://www.seyberts.com/catalog/Table_Repair_Tools-132.html Half the battle is finding the parts. So much easier with the net. Even got books on how to do it. My great uncle ran a pool hall when I was a kid, I watched him do a couple, but I never did one myself. He could do a 12' snooker table in a ...
by Buffboy
Tue Nov 30, 2010 8:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Model 64A, 1971?
Replies: 7
Views: 725

Re: Model 64A, 1971?

IIRC rust bluing will blue unplated post 64 receivers quite well. I seem to remember one of our members (probably on the long gone "old board") did one that way with fantastic results. Doubt it would work as well with one of the iron plated ones unless the plating was removed.
by Buffboy
Tue Nov 30, 2010 8:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Brought the BLR out of vacation this year.
Replies: 14
Views: 2010

Re: Brought the BLR out of vacation this year.

Nice Buck, Nice rifle. thanks for posting it.
by Buffboy
Tue Nov 30, 2010 7:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BLR "timing"
Replies: 3
Views: 584

Re: BLR "timing"

Thanks Hobie. It seems about right but it's been a long time since I put one back together so my memory needed to be jarred. I always got mine as a pile of parts that someone else took apart. They aren't impossible just difficult and there was a couple years between them so I had to relearn the tric...
by Buffboy
Tue Nov 30, 2010 7:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Price ckeck on a Marlin 39-A"Mountie".......??? UPDATED
Replies: 13
Views: 1761

Re: Price ckeck on a Marlin 39-A"Mountie".......??? UPDATED

Hobie wrote:MERRY CHRISTMAS!
+1 indeed a Merry One. Nice snag.
by Buffboy
Sun Nov 28, 2010 10:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Buck 2010
Replies: 14
Views: 1707

My Buck 2010

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/buff-boy/2010DougsBuck.jpg Sorry, no gun in the picture. He was shot with my Marlin 1893 38-55(Thank YOU AGAIN Stone Fence). Wife forgot the camera this morning and this was after my brother brought him back to the house in his pickup tonight. You can also see...
by Buffboy
Wed Nov 24, 2010 9:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Long Range " (for me) levergun
Replies: 19
Views: 3815

Re: "Long Range " (for me) levergun

Maybe I'm old school, but if we are talking scoped here, your 358 has the situation well in hand for 300yards or for that matter any of the others(depends a lot on how you load your 38-55). Mine is loaded a bit hotter than factory ammo but well under 30-30 pressures so I limit myself to under 250 ya...
by Buffboy
Tue Nov 23, 2010 8:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ot Happy Birthday Old Ironsights.
Replies: 16
Views: 2148

Re: ot Happy Birthday Old Ironsights.

Happy Birthday
by Buffboy
Mon Nov 22, 2010 9:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT How big do Deer really get
Replies: 26
Views: 4118

Re: OT How big do Deer really get

The Buffalo Rancher I used to work for arrowed a whitetail buck this year that scaled 200# field dressed. I'll bet the one I shot last year was heavier than that one. I've seen Mule deer bucks that were 350 on the hoof though only a couple. Deer around here can get pretty big if allowed to get old e...
by Buffboy
Sun Nov 21, 2010 6:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT 1952 Ford F-6 truck help needed
Replies: 15
Views: 3774

Re: OT 1952 Ford F-6 truck help needed

Axles too wide? I'm pretty sure the frame dimensions have been standard on large trucks since the early 40s. The F-6 is a neat old truck if I'm thinking about the right one but it was full sized so I'm surprised that modern axles won't work. Scratch that, I'm thinking about the wrong truck. I google...
by Buffboy
Sun Nov 21, 2010 7:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wife's deer 2010 updated
Replies: 30
Views: 4675

Re: Wife's deer 2010

Wow, congratulations to her. Great picture - hope you don't mind I downloaded the second one - Great Shot and I have a rifle like that made 30 years later. That was an old friend's pride and joy. He killed a deer with his at 267 yds and had as a result the only antlers he ever saved. That is a big ...
by Buffboy
Sun Nov 21, 2010 1:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT 1952 Ford F-6 truck help needed
Replies: 15
Views: 3774

Re: OT 1952 Ford F-6 truck help needed

I'm gonna give you "my opinion". Most of those old trucks used a vacuum brake booster(boosted hydraulic brakes) that doesn't work right anymore, that is darn near impossible to get parts for, darn tough to work on, is a real pain to retrofit(newer version you CAN find parts for) and really...
by Buffboy
Sun Nov 21, 2010 12:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wife's deer 2010 updated
Replies: 30
Views: 4675

Wife's deer 2010 updated

She's tickled. http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/buff-boy/2010_1120Image0006.jpg http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/buff-boy/2010_1120Image0004.jpg Model 99 300 Savage made in 1924 First day of the East River Rifle season. We were walking a gully, I was on call, had just received a cell pho...
by Buffboy
Wed Nov 10, 2010 11:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: EAA Witness
Replies: 10
Views: 1356

Re: EAA Witness

Mec-Gar made the mags? I had 6 Mec branded mags, 2 no name, and eventually 5 of the Tangfoglio branded ones including the 2 that came with the pistol. I had one of the Mec-Gar mags that would function in the CarryComp, the rest, plus the 2 no names, were junk. All of the Tangfoglio mags functioned p...
by Buffboy
Wed Nov 10, 2010 8:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi 92 in .454 Casull
Replies: 12
Views: 4311

Re: Rossi 92 in .454 Casull

Jeez, I have a Puma in 454 and the thought of one of these with the crescent butt plate makes me wince. Ouch! The scout scope and raised comb look like interesting accessories to purchase just to have them around in case they are not available some day. -Tutt Having just benched my trapper last wee...
by Buffboy
Wed Nov 10, 2010 8:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SPAM from Hobie
Replies: 15
Views: 1735

Re: SPAM from Hobie

Yup got the spam on both of my emails. You stop that Yahoo account? Since the big crash of earlier this year and the switch to Linux that was the only email addy for you I still had. Only had it because it was saved in my Hotmail account.
by Buffboy
Tue Nov 09, 2010 1:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: EAA Witness
Replies: 10
Views: 1356

Re: EAA Witness

I agree with the others that the price seems a bit much. The steel frame Witness pistols are great guns. Also as others have said, the ergonomics are wonderful. That goes for most of the Tangfoglio all steel pistols. Only gripe I ever had was small hands can have problems with the safety cocked &...
by Buffboy
Thu Nov 04, 2010 7:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Some of you guys make me feel old.
Replies: 104
Views: 9678

Re: OT: Some of you guys make me feel old.

Buffboy, You ever replace your Daewoo? I cobbed together an Rock River CAR lower with a custom built mid-length A3 upper with the A4 cuts, and 16" H-Bar 1/7 chrome lined barrel. It's wearing the 2.5x scope from the Daewoo on a quick detach mount, BUIS, and shoots just about as good. It's a pre...
by Buffboy
Wed Nov 03, 2010 8:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Some of you guys make me feel old.
Replies: 104
Views: 9678

Re: OT: Some of you guys make me feel old.

Hi Nath, Apache girls are hard to deal with, still single. The Sioux aren't much better :wink: :lol: but I get by married to one. Good to see you back Mescalero. Joe, That scope that's stuck, that the one I sent you? Joe I'm about your age, I started with irons then went to a scope. Danged if I did...
by Buffboy
Sat Oct 30, 2010 6:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 39AS problem
Replies: 4
Views: 599

Re: Marlin 39AS problem

Jdad has a point, but there is another consideration, Parallax. I've seen quite a few centerfire scopes that would NOT zero on a 22 because the standard setting for parallax on a centerfire scope is 100yards. Shooting at close hunting ranges doesn't matter as much in a big game scenario so it usuall...
by Buffboy
Sat Oct 30, 2010 6:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Speaking of ARs...
Replies: 11
Views: 1666

Re: OT: Speaking of ARs...

A very good deal, it would darn difficult to even build one for that.
by Buffboy
Wed Oct 27, 2010 10:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Have your gun interests changed over the years?
Replies: 47
Views: 6318

Re: OT: Have your gun interests changed over the years?

Answer: Yes, I've owned hundreds over the years with a rather extensive variety of types. It started with remington nylons, I was trying to own them all back in my late teens, early 20s, must have had 30-35 at one time, I've been down to 2 for a long time. Then assorted black rifles, they went down ...
by Buffboy
Mon Oct 25, 2010 8:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Savage Model 99E Questions
Replies: 15
Views: 1706

Re: Savage Model 99E Questions

Either the stock or the lever was replaced. It has the curved lever of the pistol gripped stock. It didn't come that way. One or the other was replaced. I was thinking the stock was replaced as tang cracks are quite common with the 99 but given the fantastic fitting of the stock I'm not sure. Doesn'...
by Buffboy
Sun Oct 17, 2010 2:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 308 Military Brass to 358 Win.
Replies: 7
Views: 864

Re: 308 Military Brass to 358 Win.

1. Make sure it has a flash hole before you run it into a size die. There's a lot of berdan primed 308 out there and that's really bad for your decapping pin. 2. Lube normally and make sure there's some extra lube inside the neck. 3. Size. You should be able to just run it into most 358 dies. It's n...
by Buffboy
Wed Oct 13, 2010 3:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT HAPPY BIRTHDAY Terry Murbach & brucew44guns
Replies: 16
Views: 1285

Re: OT HAPPY BIRTHDAY Terry Murbach & brucew44guns

Happy Birthday to you both.
by Buffboy
Mon Oct 11, 2010 9:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Picture editor
Replies: 13
Views: 2101

Re: OT - Picture editor

It's a bit involved to use but there is Gimp. Does every thing Photoshop does and then some, but it's just as complicated to use as Photoshop. That's the price to pay if it does everything. It was originally developed for Linux but there are versions for Windows now too. It is a free program. Photos...
by Buffboy
Sat Oct 09, 2010 8:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT What .22 semi-auto pistol
Replies: 44
Views: 5729

Re: OT What .22 semi-auto pistol

Not much to add to Hobie's idea, the Ruger 5 1/2 bull barrel pistols are pretty nice. I have 2, a MK 1 & a Mk 2. IMO they point better than the longer barreled versions. Never have liked the 22/45 Rugers though I can't give a valid reason, I just don't. As far as 1911 22lrs go I'm thinking this:...
by Buffboy
Wed Sep 29, 2010 7:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 Puzzlement
Replies: 17
Views: 3305

Re: 30-30 Puzzlement

You are not crazy Mitch. The fit of the two rifles are very individual IMO. My best friend had a 336 30-30(irons) and so did his dad(scope+recoil pad). I shot both to check some reloads I'd made for them and his dad's kicked the snot out of me, while the iron sighted one didn't bother me. He was abo...
by Buffboy
Wed Sep 29, 2010 3:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - John Wayne joke.
Replies: 19
Views: 3729

Re: OT - John Wayne joke.

Too bad they seem to have more genetic vulnerability there. Combine that with the way the U.S. Govt re-programmed their youth for several generations, prohibited much of their lifestyle, and encouraged them to become dependent on the Great White Father, and its a wonder any of them survived. :( +1 ...
by Buffboy
Sat Sep 25, 2010 10:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The .454 Casull Puma's revisited
Replies: 10
Views: 3712

Re: The .454 Casull Puma's revisited

AJ, my 454 came from Nate, and the writeup praising him is right on the money. Like you, I use 454 cases in any loads for mine. I've shot very little 45colt in mine and while it feeds them slick, I don't own any 45colt guns so there's not much point. 454 brass isn't that much more. My current favori...
by Buffboy
Sat Sep 25, 2010 9:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How does the 92 action compare
Replies: 18
Views: 2911

Re: How does the 92 action compare

A Nylon 66? really? It's been quite a while, but I don't remember them being particularly difficult. Have someone hand you a pre-81 BLR as a barreled action and box of parts (because he just HAD to clean it from the breach) for you to put back together if you want a challenge. Took me three days, of...
by Buffboy
Sat Sep 25, 2010 9:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: do you still have your first gun?
Replies: 89
Views: 9304

Re: do you still have your first gun?

My first firearm, a Topper, Jr. Model 480 in 20ga, I still have. It went through my brothers, then their children and is back with me. It will go to my nephew's boys to continue that tradition in a couple years. My first rifle(I don't even remember the brand) a 22 bolt action was traded on a new Mar...
by Buffboy
Mon Sep 20, 2010 3:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fellas, do me a favor please...
Replies: 31
Views: 4217

Re: Fellas, do me a favor please...

Ubuntu & Firefox on fiber DSL, worked great.
by Buffboy
Sat Sep 18, 2010 9:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Range Report - Ruger Mini 14 GB pics
Replies: 40
Views: 6807

Re: OT: Range Report - Ruger Mini 14 GB pics

You should try some heavier bullets too if you want to get group size down. The ones I've loaded for usually liked 60+grain bullets better than 55gr. but it was not universal.
by Buffboy
Sat Sep 18, 2010 9:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Freedom Arms 454
Replies: 22
Views: 3996

Re: Freedom Arms 454

The short tube is what I have on my D-Max. Kimwcook is quite correct, full power loads are pretty brutal. I don't shoot it much with them. They are a bit rough in my trapper too. I love the shorter barrel, so much handier and packable. If I had the beans for a SA, I would have it just like you are ...
by Buffboy
Thu Sep 16, 2010 9:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Freedom Arms 454
Replies: 22
Views: 3996

Re: Freedom Arms 454

Mine has factory Pachmayers, I'm not sure I'd want to shoot it with a wood grip as it has the SBH style grip frame. I remember shooting my SBH with those until I tried a set of the Pachmayers on it. World of difference in felt recoil and a lot better control than the wood grips. Try it with both bef...
by Buffboy
Thu Sep 16, 2010 9:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Freedom Arms 454
Replies: 22
Views: 3996

Re: Freedom Arms 454

The short tube is what I have on my D-Max. Kimwcook is quite correct, full power loads are pretty brutal. I don't shoot it much with them. They are a bit rough in my trapper too. I love the shorter barrel, so much handier and packable. If I had the beans for a SA, I would have it just like you are t...
by Buffboy
Wed Sep 08, 2010 10:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 270 Winchester for varmints
Replies: 12
Views: 1494

Re: 270 Winchester for varmints

Used to load the HP 90gr Sierra's quite a bit. They do a fine job of converting prairie dogs to a mist. I've never shot a coyote with one but I suspect they'd be very destructive to pelts. I've never chronographed my load but they were very near max and very accurate in my rifle. I haven't shot them...
by Buffboy
Wed Sep 08, 2010 9:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 870 or Mossy
Replies: 38
Views: 3621

Re: 870 or Mossy

I'll second Darkwater's recommendation. A good condition, older 870 Wingmaster is a real bargain, if you can't find one for less than $200, you ain't shopping. I've passed on them at $150 simply because I don't need more than one. My cousin picked up a mid-50s 2 3/4" model that looked like new ...
by Buffboy
Wed Sep 08, 2010 7:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Totally, Totally OT.... Tesla meets Rock Music...
Replies: 6
Views: 748

Re: Totally, Totally OT.... Tesla meets Rock Music...

Too cool. They are modulating thunder to make music. I'll bet at a live show it's insanely loud.
by Buffboy
Sun Aug 08, 2010 1:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My apologies to the forum
Replies: 14
Views: 2103

Re: My apologies to the forum

I feel your pain Paul. Even not considering your payscale, you & Hobie do a great job managing this site. I had the mother of all virus hit this box a couple months ago with similar results. I did have all my pictures/music backed up but am still putting the email stuff back and there's a lot of...
by Buffboy
Thu Aug 05, 2010 11:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nother hand loading gripe - the trimmer!
Replies: 52
Views: 6701

Re: Nother hand loading gripe - the trimmer!

I'm like the others, went to the Lee a long time ago. Most of mine required no modification to work with sized cases but the latest purchases have all needed fitting to do that. Don't know why they changed. I never cut down a a cutter, I just chuck into a drill press. That also works well to get the...
by Buffboy
Sun Jul 25, 2010 10:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Roll crimp this bullet?? (pic)
Replies: 16
Views: 1154

Re: Roll crimp this bullet?? (pic)

When I have a bullet like that I seat them deep enough to crimp over the top. You may have to reduce the powder charge a bit with harder bullets pushed to near maximum. Those look swaged and I'll bet they are pretty soft so you're not likely to get them moving very fast before leading. That keeps th...
by Buffboy
Sun Jul 18, 2010 11:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- mutilated Blackhawk
Replies: 41
Views: 5586

Re: OT- mutilated Blackhawk

My father's best man, the man that taught me reloading and quite a bit about shooting, had a brace of pre-war Colts similarly modified for fast draw. One was for a conventional draw and one was a fanner. His were done back in the late 50s. Neither had any aluminum parts, both were safe to fire with ...
by Buffboy
Tue Jul 13, 2010 8:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which gun should I take?
Replies: 24
Views: 2707

Re: Which gun should I take?

While I like the 270 cartridge, I see nothing wrong with the idea of taking the 356. If you shoot it well, it's quite capable of your stated maximum 300 yard shots. With your mentioned load it would be effective medicine on any of the game you plan on taking. It's a bit on the low end for "up c...
by Buffboy
Sat Jun 26, 2010 10:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best way to clean an old leaded barrel??????
Replies: 14
Views: 1379

Re: Best way to clean an old leaded barrel??????

Half and Half white vineager and hydrogen peroxide. Plug one end, pour in, let set for awhile. Eats lead like no one's business. Rinse well to stop reaction. Won't work on copper. Yep, this works, BUT, don't leave it in the barrel longer than 1/2 hour or so. I used this mix in my Dan Weson .44, but...
by Buffboy
Thu Jun 24, 2010 11:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 308MX or 300 Savage?
Replies: 17
Views: 2422

Re: 308MX or 300 Savage?

If you are shooting factory ammo there's not much difference. If you're rolling your own, 300 savage. You have a huge variety of bullets available for it. You can't quite get the factory performance of the 308MX without their canister powders. That said the 100FPS you'd loose with available powders ...
by Buffboy
Thu Jun 24, 2010 11:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-attacked by vicious throngs of bloodsuckers!!!
Replies: 15
Views: 1847

Re: OT-attacked by vicious throngs of bloodsuckers!!!

West Nile is running around here, know of a couple cases locally. That's some bad S#$@, one friend had to relearn to walk but at least he lived. Skeeters are just vicious this year. Got to make sure you don't miss any exposed spots with the Off or the little devils find them even if you are only out...
by Buffboy
Fri Jun 18, 2010 7:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stone Fence Bullets
Replies: 4
Views: 1492

Re: Stone Fence Bullets

http://custombullets.com/ His website is still up. I haven't heard from him in a while either and his email as well as all others died with my previous hard drive.