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by gimdandy
Tue Dec 15, 2009 10:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reloading Question --Sizing Lubricant
Replies: 30
Views: 2820

Re: Reloading Question --Sizing Lubricant

Kirk; I will add this your recipe the next time I reform for Zipper brass , thanks. Also Bullard 4075 ,I got another recipe off castboolits from a fellow that swages jacketed and does case reforming , he uses anhydrous thinned w/ mineral oil . So w/ these two and comparing them to the Dillon (which ...
by gimdandy
Mon Dec 14, 2009 10:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Lost my best friend today
Replies: 36
Views: 2576

Re: OT: Lost my best friend today

Know that my thoughts are with you Bob.
by gimdandy
Mon Dec 14, 2009 9:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reloading Question --Sizing Lubricant
Replies: 30
Views: 2820

Re: Reloading Question --Sizing Lubricant

In resizing down 30-30 brass to 219 Zipper it not only changes neck diameter but has to taper the body a lot more . I ran comparisons 3 different times because of the pressure that was needed on RCBS Rock Chucker in reforming. Hornady One Shot spray , and liquid , RCBS Case Slick , Dillon Case Lubri...
by gimdandy
Fri Dec 11, 2009 2:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: An either / or lever action question?
Replies: 6
Views: 641

Re: An either / or lever action question?

I have two winchester trappers A E 45LC. One tang safety and the other is C B S. I'd buy Marlin even if I had to go with it being chambered 44 mag. My preference however would be 45 or 30-30 , and probably would go with 30-30 only because I ALWAYS have a vaquero with me when packin and that really i...
by gimdandy
Thu Dec 10, 2009 11:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Holiday Giveaway #3: WINNERS - The Legacy of Lever Guns Mag
Replies: 25
Views: 2720

Re: Holiday Book Drawing - The Legacy of Lever Guns

Put my name in as well please. thanks
by gimdandy
Thu Dec 10, 2009 10:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Season's Greetings & Thanks (picture)
Replies: 11
Views: 1295

Re: Season's Greetings & Thanks (picture)

Thank you and blessings to the both of you as well ...... as we approach the the birthday of our Lord and Savior , Jesus Christ , what a beautiful picture and backdrop.
by gimdandy
Wed Dec 09, 2009 9:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I like safeties!
Replies: 79
Views: 6153

Re: I like safties!

WELCOME MARK What BenT said .........and......IMHO Marlin safeties are ok , have some without though and actually prefer those. Have a wenchester with one (cross bolt ) and have disabled and plugged it.Their top tang is just barely ok . Savage 99 safeties top tang is ok as is the lever safety. Someo...
by gimdandy
Tue Dec 08, 2009 9:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to me Marlin 1881...just sharing
Replies: 16
Views: 1610

Re: New to me Marlin 1881...just sharing

Very nice Big Bore .
Glad you were able to pick it up finally. Must of been meant to be. I;m definitely part of the cheering section also , knowing that it is going to be a lot of fun getting it sorted out and then shootin for fun :D
by gimdandy
Sun Dec 06, 2009 11:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Holiday Giveaway.....AND THE WINNER IS.....
Replies: 13
Views: 717

Re: OT Holiday Giveaway

Very generous offer Ted. Maybe this could solve the only issue I have with this rifle. Please put my name in as well :D
by gimdandy
Sat Dec 05, 2009 11:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 35 Rem for cast bullets?
Replies: 6
Views: 1125

Re: 35 Rem for cast bullets?

In trying to figure out what YOU want it seems two fold , using cheaper bullets , heavier bullets for silhouette , and possibly a third, a little more accuracy? #1 option I've never had an ejection problem w/ my 35 rem but I've always liked the rimmed cases better and I believe that it would a littl...
by gimdandy
Thu Dec 03, 2009 7:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old No7
Replies: 3
Views: 471

Re: Old No7

COME ON DARRYL YOU CAN'T JUST LEAVE JEREMY HANGIN IN SUSPENSE :lol:
by gimdandy
Thu Dec 03, 2009 7:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: prayer request.
Replies: 52
Views: 2690

Re: prayer request.

Done again and again.
by gimdandy
Thu Dec 03, 2009 10:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Levergun ballance thoughts / questions
Replies: 34
Views: 1995

Re: Levergun ballance thoughts / questions

Joe, Seems to me Mescalaro Has the perfect solution. You might have to stain it several times to get the exact tone you want . I guess it depends on how bad you want to change the balance how much effort you are willing to put into changing it Another Idea could be to build metal strips to go betwee...
by gimdandy
Wed Dec 02, 2009 1:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Triggers
Replies: 13
Views: 960

Re: Triggers

Having shot competition w/ Perazzi , Beretta , Ljutic , release triggers for years I am fanatical about triggers. Don't even go to the range w/o testing / fixing ! Machined and heat treated trigger groups for Beretta AL2-301-302 in release/release configurations for almost a decade. Am very familiar...
by gimdandy
Wed Dec 02, 2009 12:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1889 Marlin (pics)
Replies: 13
Views: 2457

Re: 1889 Marlin (pics)

WELCOME
I would also enjoy owning such a rifle very much , really enjoyed the pic's as well ............. thanks
by gimdandy
Wed Dec 02, 2009 12:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chopping a ported guide gun
Replies: 35
Views: 4835

Re: Chopping a ported guide gun

I'm in the minority here but I have both ported and non and would NEVER cut the ported one. I have 2 Alaskan hunts planned and for repeatable shots the ported is by far THE BEST. Shooting at the bench will show you without holding on to the forearm it will not jump up and I have had my std. barrel j...
by gimdandy
Wed Dec 02, 2009 11:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: guns in your collection for your kids...
Replies: 32
Views: 2321

Re: guns in your collection for your kids...

plan on giving them 2 guns each since that is how many kids each one of them have with the same stipulation of not selling and not giving them to said grand kid till they get late 30's or 40's. Since none of them have the same fascination with guns that I do I figure that one will be enough per gran...
by gimdandy
Mon Nov 30, 2009 10:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another reason not to scope leverguns...
Replies: 7
Views: 670

Re: Another reason not to scope leverguns...

You got something wrong if your allen wrench is twisted like a pretzel , it says that the fit is incorrect and you've tried to make up the difference by over tightening the allen screw. Nemhed's answer will work very good if you have the wrong extension. However like Ted , I have many and zero have ...
by gimdandy
Wed Nov 25, 2009 7:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Drug Compatability Iv
Replies: 0
Views: 577

Re: Drug Compatability Iv

Don't have any issues w/ baldness , but would consider it an advantage to comb my hair with a washcloth :D
by gimdandy
Mon Nov 23, 2009 10:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why your choice of 12 gauge or 20 gauge.
Replies: 41
Views: 3717

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

Got them all and will be fine if I never fire a 12 again. Shot them for years at tournament trap and that is enough . I use my 20 Beretta for ducks and geese, and upland birds one of 28's kills them graveyard dead if I'm doing what I should be doing.I will on occasion take 410 but over the years use...
by gimdandy
Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - brand etiquette
Replies: 13
Views: 1397

Re: OT - brand etiquette

I've got 2 registered brands. One for freeze brands on my mules and the other for hot brand cattle. As was said leave as open as possible and simple . Also state of Idaho requires minimum 2" high and 2" wide letters
by gimdandy
Fri Oct 30, 2009 10:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Input on Reloading Investment
Replies: 59
Views: 3882

Re: Input on Reloading Investment

Haycock, Every time this question comes up I have the right answer BUT its wrong for the person that is a beginner. Reason is if you get a 550B first then you could be going so fast you may learn to side step the learning curve on safety. With that in mind get a single stage press or lee's fine turr...
by gimdandy
Thu Oct 29, 2009 2:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FRESH LIVER
Replies: 87
Views: 5715

Re: FRESH LIVER

Kansas Ed,
since I (and Charles too but wouldn't admit it :lol: ) love heart , tell me what scrapple is.I asked around but nobody I asked has heard of it.
by gimdandy
Thu Oct 29, 2009 10:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old photo of hunter with 86 and large muley.
Replies: 5
Views: 557

Re: Old photo of hunter with 86 and large muley.

Makes you wonder if it was proper to wear bow tie for photo's ? Can't imagine hunting w/ it or everyday wear but you sure see lots of tie's on old photo's . Nice buck , thanks
by gimdandy
Thu Oct 29, 2009 10:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kinda OT - Does anyone shoot the .17 HMR?
Replies: 14
Views: 949

Re: Kinda OT - Does anyone shoot the .17 HMR?

Friend of mine that isn't into guns like I am talked w/ me about his rockchucks and getting rid of said varmits. I recommended 17HMR and also the bolt repeater from Marlin . It likes CCI 17grs w/ gummy tips as does my break open single shot . Very accurate but boring. The intended purpose is he has ...
by gimdandy
Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I gotta tell somebody ...and Yall are it!
Replies: 34
Views: 2373

Re: I gotta tell somebody ...and Yall are it!

You said it all "thank you LORD" . Glad to hear it , congratulations.
by gimdandy
Wed Oct 28, 2009 10:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FRESH LIVER
Replies: 87
Views: 5715

Re: FRESH LIVER

CRS, Years ago a hunting pard had told me that if you leave the liver 24 hours in the creek it tastes better and not believing that it could taste ANY better we did an experiment , first elk that year we had a little bit of it (and something else ) first night and threw it in the creek. Next night w...
by gimdandy
Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FRESH LIVER
Replies: 87
Views: 5715

FRESH LIVER

Cooked dinner for the wife and I tonight, last half of elk liver. First half didn't make it down the mountain. My third most fav. meal is beef liver, #2; venison liver #1 is and will always be elk liver.I'm stuffed and very happy about it :D And just so's its officially on topic my elk gun is and ha...
by gimdandy
Mon Oct 26, 2009 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request for Paco Kelly...UPDATED INFO
Replies: 76
Views: 5704

Re: Prayer Request for Paco Kelly............

Paco and family
by gimdandy
Fri Oct 23, 2009 8:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paper patching bullets
Replies: 8
Views: 2596

Re: Paper patching bullets

Ron , As you can see there is a variety of things that will work, and these work WELL After you get a bullet patched seat it in an empty case and make sure that it will chamber With the bullet a little larger dia. it may run too much interference in the throat , that being the case you will need to ...
by gimdandy
Tue Oct 20, 2009 3:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why a marlin 308 or 338??
Replies: 11
Views: 999

Re: Why a marlin 308 or 338??

Every gun that I own that was made within the last 40 years I wish was stainless. Not for any reason other than wet hunting camp. The 338 ME cartridge holds a special spot for me as I think it quite possibly could be the ideal caliber for my needs. I have 219 Zipper,243's, 30-30's , 35 and 356 , 375...
by gimdandy
Sun Oct 18, 2009 9:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT but I just gotta tell ya,,,,
Replies: 9
Views: 749

Re: OT but I just gotta tell ya,,,,

Wished I could of been there to congratulate you but you told it like I was :D
CONGRATULATIONS
by gimdandy
Fri Oct 16, 2009 10:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: speaking of old pics....
Replies: 15
Views: 1062

Re: speaking of old pics....

I was gonna ask you Blaine when exactly was the last time you headed out to the opera or church BUT I CHANGED MY MIND :lol: :lol:
by gimdandy
Wed Oct 07, 2009 9:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who needs the .44's anyway?
Replies: 61
Views: 5613

Re: Who needs the .44's anyway?

Should be MANDATORY : ALL 44's BE RE-CHAMBERED TO SOMETHING USEFUL !!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
by gimdandy
Mon Oct 05, 2009 9:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer request
Replies: 26
Views: 1225

Re: Prayer request

Done and will be continued. Blessings to all.
by gimdandy
Sun Oct 04, 2009 12:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prettiest levergun
Replies: 70
Views: 7352

Re: Prettiest levergun

1893
by gimdandy
Sun Oct 04, 2009 12:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Opinions of the .338 Marlin Express?
Replies: 23
Views: 6465

Re: Opinions of the .338 Marlin Express?

Got most calibers but the 338ME. Going to fix that
by gimdandy
Sat Oct 03, 2009 9:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Skynyrd redeemed
Replies: 10
Views: 913

Re: Skynyrd redeemed

WOW AJ Love the lyrics but haven't heard the song yet.
by gimdandy
Sat Oct 03, 2009 9:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Topics, Posting and Personal Reactions
Replies: 78
Views: 5752

Re: Topics, Posting and Personal Reactions

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: EL CHIVO now I"M MAD AT YOU ................................my guts hurt :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
by gimdandy
Wed Sep 30, 2009 11:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Prayer request - update
Replies: 32
Views: 1677

Re: OT - Prayer request

of course
and you're right .....they do work ................THANK THE GOOD LORD
by gimdandy
Sun Sep 27, 2009 6:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer request
Replies: 17
Views: 773

Re: Prayer request

Done of course. Best wishes and comfort to all
by gimdandy
Thu Sep 24, 2009 9:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 crackers ?
Replies: 5
Views: 521

45-70 crackers ?

Ustacould get 12 guage cracker shells from Idaho F&G .When we raised corn and the pheasants would invade the fields and pick out the seeds for a few days following the planter we'd fire the crackers over top of said pheasants and it'd launch I presume a firecracker anyway it would go off at appr...
by gimdandy
Fri Sep 18, 2009 10:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winnie collectors
Replies: 22
Views: 1875

Re: Winnie collectors

The climbing Lyman may and may not detract from the value of an original "winnie" but it seems that first and foremost the value starts with the gun and condition ,and options if any (checkering, pg , barrel length round v/s hex , src ,Lyman) are then evaluated. In the end it's you and wha...
by gimdandy
Tue Sep 15, 2009 9:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "HEX" barrels?
Replies: 39
Views: 2040

Re: "HEX" barrels?

I've noticed these minor discrepancies and for the life of me can't figure out why it will make any difference to me and my salvation which way I refer to them or the calvary :D
by gimdandy
Tue Sep 15, 2009 8:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Prayers, Please - Surgery
Replies: 71
Views: 4383

Re: OT - Prayers, Please - Surgery

Prayers sent and will continue....
by gimdandy
Tue Sep 15, 2009 8:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin or Winchester
Replies: 53
Views: 6769

Re: Marlin or Winchester

MARLIN
after considerable thought...........................................MARLIN
lots more thought.......................................................MARLIN
by gimdandy
Sat Sep 12, 2009 9:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- great studio old photo!
Replies: 12
Views: 938

Re: OT- great studio old photo!

I ride a high cantle deep seat and much prefer it in a long day to a Cheyenne roll. That being said , if the saddle fits you'll get along w/ or w/o other options and never think about it
by gimdandy
Thu Sep 10, 2009 9:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Prayer Request - Updated
Replies: 61
Views: 4590

Re: OT - Prayer Request

thanks for asking



done
by gimdandy
Tue Sep 08, 2009 9:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Disappointing day at the range....
Replies: 9
Views: 757

Re: Disappointing day at the range....

I believe that you would be time and frustration ahead if you would leave the scope attached and get all your load work done and then try different sights. Just a way of taking out variables since you have a gun that you don't already have a load (loads ) worked up and then you're trying out new and...
by gimdandy
Tue Sep 08, 2009 9:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: barrel porting
Replies: 6
Views: 983

Re: barrel porting

The change is significant . That being said it depends on HOW the porting is done , the exact results that you want , and intended purpose. On the guide and the outfitter , the way it is done is on top of the barrel on both side of the front sight which helps some of the recoil and helps a lot of th...