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by reo
Fri Sep 19, 2008 10:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Boise Cabela's
Replies: 8
Views: 1017

OT-Boise Cabela's

I am not sure if this is old news or not, but I wasn't aware of it. I was down at the Boise VA earlier this year for a bit. One weekend I went to the Cabela's, just looking around taking it in as it was the first time I had been to one. I did a circle around the place. Nearing the checkout counters ...
by reo
Fri Sep 19, 2008 9:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hate the Henry?
Replies: 20
Views: 2695

Hate the Henry?

I've noticed little said about the newer Big Boy rifles under the brand of Henry around here. :roll: Is their a silent protest against them I'm not aware of? :wink: I have one in 45 Colt. I used it last year with a RCBS 45-270 last year to take a deer. I was impressed with the smoothness of the acti...
by reo
Fri Sep 19, 2008 11:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - ruger blackhawk leading
Replies: 20
Views: 2525

Re: ruger blackhawk leading

Since I started sizing to .452 with the Lee sizing die and putting on a second heavier coat of liquid Alox. I have not had a problem in four Blackhawks. I use 2400 and Bullseye. The 2400 loads are heavy. EDIT- The heavy 2400 loads are used with Keith type bullets with a large lube groove that I fill...
by reo
Thu Sep 18, 2008 6:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HAPPY BIRTHDAY PACO!!!! 70 years old today!
Replies: 33
Views: 3950

Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY PACO!!!! 70 years old today!

And many more... :!:
by reo
Thu Sep 18, 2008 5:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Mouse Guns, the Taurus PT-22
Replies: 34
Views: 3936

Re: OT: Mouse Guns, the Taurus PT-22

Love my mouse gun. With the holster I am not constantly fidgeting with it. It also saves my pockets from holes. http://i532.photobucket.com/albums/ee323/reo275/mymousegun006.jpg That's the mag version, right? I remember Paco once "lit up the night" with one... Correct. It is the magnum. H...
by reo
Wed Sep 17, 2008 11:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - BATFE Loses Guns/Laptops
Replies: 15
Views: 1604

Re: POLITICS - BATFE Loses Guns/Laptops

As a former cop, I would love to see some heads roll. Some of those Life Member dollars I sent to the NRA should be applied towards this...
by reo
Wed Sep 17, 2008 11:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loading Room
Replies: 26
Views: 2599

Re: Loading Room

Nice set up. I couldn't keep track of all that - ever. I just reload and have 30-30 and 45 Colt. The rest has been sold off. 2400 and Bullseye the only powders and working on getting down to two moulds. Boring...I know.
by reo
Wed Sep 17, 2008 10:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR - Wisdom...
Replies: 10
Views: 1340

Re: Wisdom...

Your stink is your greatest asset. - Around the World in 80 days.
by reo
Wed Sep 17, 2008 10:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Mouse Guns, the Taurus PT-22
Replies: 34
Views: 3936

Re: OT: Mouse Guns, the Taurus PT-22

Love my mouse gun. With the holster I am not constantly fidgeting with it. It also saves my pockets from holes.
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by reo
Wed Sep 17, 2008 10:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which one came from the original Ideal Keith...
Replies: 8
Views: 1379

Re: Which one came from the original Ideal Keith...

Hobie, Comal Forge

So I have this right, :?: if I keep the alloy cooler I will get all of the zinc to the top, skim it off then I can run the pot and get the bullets I want :?: :?
by reo
Wed Sep 17, 2008 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Law Enforcement
Replies: 23
Views: 3890

Re: OT-Law Enforcement

True point, go in to it with a wife that REALLY understands their will be sacrifices with the job and you WILL change and she understands that.
by reo
Wed Sep 17, 2008 8:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which one came from the original Ideal Keith...
Replies: 8
Views: 1379

Re: Which one came from the original Ideal Keith...

Nice to have a definitive answer, thank you.
by reo
Wed Sep 17, 2008 11:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which one came from the original Ideal Keith...
Replies: 8
Views: 1379

Re: Which one came from the original Ideal Keith...

Hobie,

I am running the pot as hot as it will go. I am not sure of the temperature. I'm all ears on suggestions though...

I do not have the name on the old bar solder so I cannot check composition. I am assuming 60-40.
by reo
Tue Sep 16, 2008 10:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Mouse Guns, the Taurus PT-22
Replies: 34
Views: 3936

Re: OT: Mouse Guns, the Taurus PT-22

I carried a Beretta Model 21 through the academy time, back and forth and on the street for a bit. I never felt under gunned. I shot it every weekend for 6 months, 200-1000 rounds. I usually shot at the abundant empty shotgun shells in a row at 5 yards like bowling pins, competing left hand vs. righ...
by reo
Tue Sep 16, 2008 10:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which one came from the original Ideal Keith...
Replies: 8
Views: 1379

Which one came from the original Ideal Keith...

I just got my RCBS Keith 255 today. I lubed with a Lyman luber/sizer at .454, then with a Lee .452. The original Ideal-Lyman single cavity was cast about 6 years ago. It was lubed and sized today along with the RCBS I cast today. Which one is which? http://i532.photobucket.com/albums/ee323/reo275/Ke...
by reo
Tue Sep 16, 2008 3:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Law Enforcement
Replies: 23
Views: 3890

Re: OT-Law Enforcement

Go to a department and ask to do a ride along. Not all departments do it, but you will find one that will. Be curious, watch how the officer carries himself and talks to people. Ask questions and listen. Then ride along with several different officers and do the same. Like was said, cops come from a...
by reo
Mon Sep 15, 2008 4:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Who Said?
Replies: 8
Views: 1139

Re: OT: Who Said?

Cooper :?:
by reo
Mon Sep 15, 2008 4:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - How to keep hogs away from your deer feeder
Replies: 23
Views: 3159

Re: OT - How to keep hogs away from your deer feeder

That is too much... :lol: :lol: :lol:
by reo
Mon Sep 15, 2008 4:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Old west Gunfights list
Replies: 10
Views: 992

Re: OT-Old west Gunfights list

That was an easy hour of my time...Thanks for the post.
by reo
Mon Sep 15, 2008 12:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is this Lee cast bullet OK in my model 94?
Replies: 12
Views: 1925

Re: Is this Lee cast bullet OK in my model 94?

It doesn't seem to be. I personally wouldn't use it except one in the mag and one in the chamber.
by reo
Sun Sep 14, 2008 11:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need your opinion - Large Loop Lever w/ pics
Replies: 27
Views: 3262

Re: Need your opinion - Large Loop Lever w/ pics

I like the new design. Just a thought, what if you extended the portion where the finger grooves are a half inch to allow for a positive lock up of the lever. It would act like the addition at the bottom of beaver tail grip on a 1911. The finger grooves still could be added on to the extended portion.
by reo
Sun Sep 14, 2008 1:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - WHAT IS YOUR POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY?
Replies: 33
Views: 3734

Re: WHAT IS YOUR POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY?

Moderate Libertarian, Sounds right.
by reo
Sat Sep 13, 2008 12:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Elmer Keith's cast bullets in rifles
Replies: 8
Views: 1110

Elmer Keith's cast bullets in rifles

Most know of the Keith designs in pistols, but did EK advocate, use or design any cast bullets for any of his rifles?
by reo
Fri Sep 12, 2008 8:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need your opinion - Large Loop Lever w/ pics
Replies: 27
Views: 3262

Re: Need your opinion - Large Loop Lever w/ pics

Nice work, I admire your skill. Unique.
by reo
Thu Sep 11, 2008 2:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Where were YOU on 9-11-2001?
Replies: 50
Views: 6532

Re: Where were YOU on 9-11-2001?

At dark on the 10th myself and another officer arranged for a drop off at a wood lot across the street from a known meth cook. We sat and observed until 3 am, noting a couple of cars we allready knew were involved and listening to the deer move behind us and the cook's dogs barking in front of us. W...
by reo
Tue Sep 09, 2008 10:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hearing Protection - Active Duty Guys Particularly
Replies: 10
Views: 1650

Re: Hearing Protection - Active Duty Guys Particularly

In the 80's they fitted you in basic with a color coded plug, by size, for your ears. You were given a light olive colored case that held them and the lid acted as a holder for base of the plug to insert them in your ear. The holder had a beaded chain with a dog tag like release that was to go under...
by reo
Mon Sep 08, 2008 4:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - chainsaw
Replies: 45
Views: 4774

Re: OT - chainsaw

I have used the Stihl Farm Boss with great success. 5 chord of wood a year for three years. Not even a hiccup. Logging friends around here all use Stihl. (Idaho)
by reo
Thu Sep 04, 2008 12:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2009 Gun Digest
Replies: 3
Views: 975

Re: 2009 Gun Digest

I loved Gun Digest, they seemed to have slipped lately. Used to have writers you did not know with great technical articles and personal pieces. Not sure if I want to continue the collection. Good luck though...
by reo
Thu Sep 04, 2008 12:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ramline Stocks & Win94
Replies: 10
Views: 1207

Re: Ramline Stocks & Win94

So would I, since it has been on my mind to try it on my Marlin. Pic's of Marlins too please...
by reo
Wed Sep 03, 2008 11:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Politics - Palin just finished her acceptance speech...
Replies: 42
Views: 4145

Re: Politics - Palin just finished her acceptance speech...

I love the hype, I only wish it would all come true, but I have been in the gap twice and seen it all fade away. I will place my hopes in only One and will not be let down again in this life. The hard lessons are the best lessons, they just take longer to understand.
by reo
Tue Sep 02, 2008 10:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WHAT IS YOUR RECOMMENDED IRON SIGHT?
Replies: 30
Views: 3047

Re: WHAT IS YOUR RECOMMENDED IRON SIGHT?

I just bought a set of Ghost Ring Sights from XS Sight Systems. I like the longer sight radius and white line front sight. For me they are an improvement over the Marlin sights, but I prefer a peep sight. An uncle experiencing the problems you related, recently shot my Marlin with the Ghost Rings an...
by reo
Sat Aug 30, 2008 2:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How far can you shoot with iron sights?
Replies: 41
Views: 6270

Re: How far can you shoot with iron sights?

I have two 30-30's that will shoot under two inches at 100 yards. In the military we shot at 300 meters routinely with the M16 with open sights and 500 with the M14 with open sights. I think open sights work very well. The quality of the sights make a difference. Learning the fundamentals and practi...
by reo
Sat Aug 30, 2008 10:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone have 2400 load data for the 30-30 150-170 grain.
Replies: 9
Views: 2291

Re: Anyone have 2400 load data for the 30-30 150-170 grain.

15 grs of 2400 with 150's , either jacketed or cast has always worked pretty well for me. Loaded up 20 of these with a Lee 150 grain FPGC. I fished the North Fork of the Clearwater (Idaho) this week and in between rain and fishing I got a chance to shoot them. I plinked and they were accurate. WW b...
by reo
Mon Aug 25, 2008 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT (SLIGHTLY) Convicted Felons and the 2nd Amendment.
Replies: 39
Views: 4412

Re: OT (SLIGHTLY) Convicted Felons and the 2nd Amendment.

Once the price has been paid it's over. The government is the only one that still charges us for living in our home after it is paid off.
by reo
Mon Aug 25, 2008 6:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone have 2400 load data for the 30-30 150-170 grain.
Replies: 9
Views: 2291

Re: Anyone have 2400 load data for the 30-30 150-170 grain.

Anyone have any experience with 2400 loads in the 30-30 they wish to share...sizing etc...
by reo
Mon Aug 25, 2008 3:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone have 2400 load data for the 30-30 150-170 grain.
Replies: 9
Views: 2291

Re: Anyone have 2400 load data for the 30-30 150-170 grain.

Fantastic, thank you. I don't know if my line of reasoning was correct but I thought I could go near these loads after comparing case capacity for a 44 mag and 30-30. Seems like pressure would still be well under 40000cup.
by reo
Mon Aug 25, 2008 1:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone have 2400 load data for the 30-30 150-170 grain.
Replies: 9
Views: 2291

Anyone have 2400 load data for the 30-30 150-170 grain.

Alliants page is under construction and I do not have any load data, out of 7 books, for 2400 in the 30-30 with cast bullets. I just ordered a Ranch Dog mold. Should come out of the mold at 175 with WW's. I found Paco's load of 10 grains for a 150gr at 1000 fps, but I want a little more. Not sure of...
by reo
Mon Aug 25, 2008 12:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sorta O.T. Lasik Surgery
Replies: 13
Views: 1652

Re: Sorta O.T. Lasik Surgery

Amazing. Went from 20-650 to 20-15
by reo
Sun Aug 24, 2008 10:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Customer Service
Replies: 4
Views: 1070

OT- Customer Service

I purchased a mould from MidwayUSA and it arrived on Tuesday. I didn't catch that the nose was deformed and mis-machined until I started casting Saturday night. I wrote MidwayUSA customer service last night around ten with the problems. I came back from cutting wood today, Sunday, and in my email wa...
by reo
Sun Aug 17, 2008 11:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Humor - Guess I'm a redneck!
Replies: 27
Views: 3868

Re: Humor - Guess I'm a redneck!

I love being a redneck...so do my 'minority' pals.
by reo
Sun Aug 17, 2008 11:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My New marlin W/Pic
Replies: 8
Views: 1055

Re: My New marlin W/Pic

I love the 30-30. But you know what? It doesn't matter what cartridge/rifle you choose as long as you use.
by reo
Sun Aug 17, 2008 2:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Leverguns Evolution...
Replies: 13
Views: 1189

Re: My Leverguns Evolution...

Do you have the 1" or the 1 1/4". I was thinking the later.

Edit-You allready answered, it takes me awhile to post a response.
by reo
Sun Aug 17, 2008 2:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Leverguns Evolution...
Replies: 13
Views: 1189

Re: My Leverguns Evolution...

I will get a pic. of the butt on today. I have been looking at those Montana slings. I have three on my Wish List at MidwayUSA. Thanks for the field report I have been reluctant to purchase them. As far as Elk, the 170's have worked fine. I hunt in the timber and I am close. The closest shot was abo...
by reo
Sat Aug 16, 2008 10:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 94 BB vs Winchester 1895?
Replies: 15
Views: 1612

Re: Winchester 94 BB vs Winchester 1895?

405. But in the end, which one will you carry/use more?
by reo
Sat Aug 16, 2008 10:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Leverguns Evolution...
Replies: 13
Views: 1189

Re: My Leverguns Evolution...

Thanks guys, I plan on using the Hornady Leverevolution this year on elk and trying a cast on deer if I have a chance to develop a load. If not next year, GW.
by reo
Sat Aug 16, 2008 10:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Leverguns Evolution...
Replies: 13
Views: 1189

My Leverguns Evolution...

It started life as a Marlin 336 30-30 Centennial. It had a Marlin scope and mount. Not sure what the power on the scope was but it had a 3 post reticle. I replaced the butt plate and pistol grip cap with a piece of apple wood limb that broke off in a wind storm from our backyard in 1996. I bought an...
by reo
Sat Aug 16, 2008 8:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Cooking Bear Meat
Replies: 20
Views: 3471

Re: OT - Cooking Bear Meat

Every time I have had it, it was always pepperoni and sausage. I have to admit if I hunted them I would put it all in sausage, after the years of indoctrination that bear is too greasy/gamey, etc... The vinegar system you are talking about, I have used in shorter times, about an hour, for older deer...