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- Sat Oct 26, 2024 12:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Are prices coming down?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 595
Re: Are prices coming down?
Prices maybe starting to settle down. Have a feeling though if Harris-Wolz win the election, prices for reloading components, ammunition, firearms, and related goods, will increase.
- Thu Oct 24, 2024 5:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Are prices coming down?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 595
Re: Are prices coming down?
Good to see "hobby prices" decreasing.
But in all honesty, I would rather have food, gasoline, insurance, etc., prices decreasing.
But in all honesty, I would rather have food, gasoline, insurance, etc., prices decreasing.
- Thu Oct 17, 2024 4:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Info on Orignal Winchester 1892 Conversion to 357 & 44 Magnum
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1531
Re: Info on Orignal Winchester 1892 Conversion to 357 & 44 Magnum
"Steve of Steves Gunz has mentioned that most of the earlier 92 has seen that were converted to 44 mag ended up with headspace problems, the 357s not seeming to be afflicted quite the same. ' --Malamute Back int latter part of the Last Century, a shooter that I knew had M1892 converted to .44 M...
- Wed Oct 02, 2024 1:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: alliant 2400?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2383
Re: alliant 2400?
Do believe Scott T. and Steve in MO are onto it!
- Sat Sep 28, 2024 1:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Powder $$
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1608
Re: Powder $$
I started reloading with the ol’ lee loader and a mallet ‘bout 1968-69. Back then heard reloaders complain about the price of cast and jacketed bullets, primers, and powder. They said it was turning into a rich man’s hobby and there was no reason why the prices should not at the 1950’s level. Did no...
- Tue Sep 03, 2024 1:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Beaches combination front sight
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1191
Re: Beaches combination front sight
Buffalo Arms stocks modern clones of the Beach front sight: https://www.buffaloarms.com/pedersoli-folding-front-sight-pedusa474.html https://www.buffaloarms.com/beach-combination-375-d-t-sf5375.html https://www.buffaloarms.com/beach-combination-450-d-t-sf5450.html https://www.buffaloarms.com/beach-c...
- Mon Jul 29, 2024 4:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Update: Progress made -- New project - "Tactical Ted" (Ted Williams pump gun
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5611
Re: New project - "Tactical Ted" (Ted Williams pump gun
Six gun is onto it and has a very good ide of what should be done.
- Sat Jun 15, 2024 10:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: June 15, 1215
- Replies: 1
- Views: 286
June 15, 1215
Magna Carta signed at Runnymede, guaranteeing certain rights to the king and nobility and heavily influenced the writers of the US Constitution. My hat is off to them.
For those not in the know 'bout the Magna Carta: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magna_Carta
For those not in the know 'bout the Magna Carta: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magna_Carta
- Sat Jun 15, 2024 1:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: First five shots.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2083
Re: First five shots.
"Part of this may be long familiarity.
"I’ve carried this gun a great deal and put a great quantity of ammunition through it."
--Scott T.
BINGO! I think that is the key to good shooting.
"I’ve carried this gun a great deal and put a great quantity of ammunition through it."
--Scott T.
BINGO! I think that is the key to good shooting.
- Sat May 25, 2024 1:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lest I forget
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1570
Lest I forget
Since Memorial Day -- Decoration Day as it was once known -- is about & for those who made the Supreme Sacrifice, lest I forget those I served with in Echo-2-12 July 1965-March 1967: PFC David L Felt , USMC, DOB 04/05/46, Sacramento, CA KIA 08/17/65 Lt. Peter Paul Domiano, USMC, DOB 10/18/43, In...
- Tue May 07, 2024 10:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Victorinox Caves to the PC crowd...
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4062
Re: Victorinox Caves to the PC crowd...
Just read the linked article and Ysabel Kid is onto it!
- Tue May 07, 2024 3:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: On this day in 1937
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1170
Re: On this day in 1937
Oh, the humanity!
- Tue May 07, 2024 2:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Savage lever in 30/30
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1863
Re: Savage lever in 30/30
OldnCrusty: I had a Savage M170 pump in 30-30. Just wasn't impressed with it. From what I have been told, the really rare M170's are those chambered for a .35 Remington. As for the M99, always wanted one in .300 Savage when a lad. Finally bought a 99C in .308 when I came back from overseas -- price ...
- Sat Apr 27, 2024 3:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old Movies
- Replies: 27
- Views: 5474
Re: Old Movies
A few of my favorites: "Ox Bow Incident" 1943 -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ox-Bow_Inciden "A Walk in the Sun" 1945 -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Walk_in_the_Sun_(1945_film) "Best Years of Our Lives" -- 1946 -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Best_Years_of...
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 9:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New primers from Arkansas
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2363
Re: New primers from Arkansas
YK: i think the cost of setting up an operation is just too costly. Then factor in permits, the anti-firearms sentiment and the NIMBY effect -- not in my backyard, etc.
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 6:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New primers from Arkansas
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2363
Re: New primers from Arkansas
"At the price mentioned I would pass ." --Eddie Southgate BINGO! the web site shows a box of 1000 is US $110.00 + shipping and hazmat. My SWAG (Scientific Wild Arsed Guesstimation) -- the days of US $.02-.03 primers are long gone. Reading -- when you can find the components -- has become a...
- Sun Apr 07, 2024 11:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I was talking with some friends about the S&W Model 10
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4270
Re: I was talking with some friends about the S&W Model 10
Back when they relatively affordable, I had a S&W M10 "Victory" model. For war time production, it was well fitted, all matching numbers, screws not damaged and a bit of wear in the finish at the muzzle and the cylinder edges. Shot very well @ 15-25 yards with wadcutters and a light po...
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 9:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: RIA M200
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1862
Re: RIA M200
"Better looking than the Henry."
--JimT
BINGO!
--JimT
BINGO!
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 2:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Did we discuss this four years ago?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 785
Re: Did we discuss this four years ago?
Back in the 1980's a shooter at the firearms club I then belonged to, showed up one day with a 45-70 Gov't. revolver. Being casual acquaintances, he let me examine it and told me about the load limits -- only good for 300 grain bullets. Believe he said it was German-made. I took him up on his offer ...
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 2:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Quake!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2244
Re: Quake!
Just the effects of global warming.
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 2:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: RIA M200
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1862
Re: RIA M200
From Guns.com and built on old Colt machinery: "There are rumors that Colt sold the tooling and design to RIA to build these revolvers, but as far as I can tell, those are just rumors." Read all 'bout it: https://www.guns.com/news/review/gun-review-rock-island-armory-m200-revolver-in-38-sp...
- Fri Mar 22, 2024 11:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wonder what the ATF was after this guy for ...
- Replies: 36
- Views: 6723
Re: Wonder what the ATF was after this guy for ...
From the WP: "An Arkansas airport director who was fatally wounded in a shootout with federal agents earlier this week was being investigated for illegal arms sales, according to unsealed court documents. *** "According to the unsealed and partly redacted affidavit from ATF, Malinowski bou...
- Thu Mar 21, 2024 7:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Scotland and anti-hunting laws...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1200
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 3:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Colt 1872 Open Top
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1711
Re: Colt 1872 Open Top
Colleagues: thanks for the responses. My big drawback to "scratching that itch" is the pistol sights and my eyes. At age 78, my eyesight even with glasses is not as sharp as it once was.
Again, thanks for the feedback. "Gonna need ta" rethink this over. Cheers!
Again, thanks for the feedback. "Gonna need ta" rethink this over. Cheers!
- Thu Mar 07, 2024 11:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Colt 1872 Open Top
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1711
Colt 1872 Open Top
Colleagues: every now and then, I have a temptation for a Colt 1872 Open Top, .44 Special. My question: does the rear barrel sight have any windage adjustment? From the pictures I have seen it does not appear so. https://www.cimarron-firearms.com/open-top-army-grip-44-sp-colt-russian-7-1-2-in.html A...
- Thu Mar 07, 2024 10:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: If you love a Savage Model 99
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1352
Re: If you love a Savage Model 99
Bill: my camera doesn't work and my cell phone does not take pictures. People always tell me to "upgrade" but I really have no use for either.
- Thu Mar 07, 2024 2:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: If you love a Savage Model 99
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1352
Re: If you love a Savage Model 99
A few years, ago I purchased a 99-H Savage in .303 Savage. Made in 1936, 20” barrel, all OEM parts, and correct Redfield receiver sight. Very pleasant to shoot and an unusual calibre to boot!
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 10:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 70-150 winchester video
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1255
Re: 70-150 winchester video
The speakers on my computer are not the best and neither is my hearing. Did I hear correctly about the shotgun being sent to Romano for some work?? If so, I wonder what was done. I looked through the comments for any information but could not find anything or I missed it. Call me crazy, foolish, etc...
- Sat Feb 24, 2024 6:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Accidentally won another rolling Block
- Replies: 34
- Views: 6778
Re: Accidentally won another rolling Block
MarlinMan: thanks for the information on the two rounds. If do decide to shoot it, it will be at low pressure/low level velocity. Age and medical maladies now restrict my shooting to only from the each and I do not care for heavy recoil. Thanks again.
- Sat Feb 24, 2024 6:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Accidentally won another rolling Block
- Replies: 34
- Views: 6778
Re: Accidentally won another rolling Block
Grizz: you mentioned a 7mm carbine that you once had. Was that a 7mm Spanish Mauser? I have a 7mm Spanish Mauser infantry rifle that I never shot. Bought it to convert the action into a Black Powder cartridge rifle -- a .50-70 Govt. with a wiping rod. Never got around as the death of the Lone Star r...
- Sat Feb 24, 2024 5:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Accidentally won another rolling Block
- Replies: 34
- Views: 6778
Re: Accidentally won another rolling Block
Marlin Man: wish you luck with your latest find!
As for the one in the link I posted, my self-imposed bid limit was US $3100.00. I was not surprised at the winning bid.
Have you seen the preview page for the upcoming Aamoskeag auction?
https://www.amoskeagauction.com/auction-no-141/
As for the one in the link I posted, my self-imposed bid limit was US $3100.00. I was not surprised at the winning bid.
Have you seen the preview page for the upcoming Aamoskeag auction?
https://www.amoskeagauction.com/auction-no-141/
- Fri Feb 23, 2024 12:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Accidentally won another rolling Block
- Replies: 34
- Views: 6778
Re: Accidentally won another rolling Block
Speaking 'bout the Remington System, AKA Rolling Block -- https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1035773102 From the rifle's description: "Remington No.5 Rolling Block Single-Shot Rifle; Serial No.: 5-31; Caliber: .30 U.S. (30-40 kRAG); 28" original round barrel with a good bore. The barrel has cl...
- Mon Feb 19, 2024 6:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Seventy-nine years ago today
- Replies: 8
- Views: 986
Re: Seventy-nine years ago today
As said by Fleet Admiral Nimitz concerning the Marines who served on Iwo Jima: "Uncommon valor was a common virtue."
- Mon Jan 29, 2024 10:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A classic: the .44 Russian
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1567
Re: A classic: the .44 Russian
"What’s really sad is what the internet did……all of a sudden everyone becomes an expert….in my day you had to know and invest lots of time to find out what the good stuff was, along with a complete library and endless weekend gun shows, estate sales, auctions….." --SixGun BINGO!! We have a...
- Tue Jan 16, 2024 4:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What is the round-nosed lead pistol bullet good for?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3853
Re: What is the round-nosed lead pistol bullet good for?
"They made it work through training and good tactics. People have an aversion to being shot, even with roundnose bullets."
--Jim T
BINGO! We have a winner here!
--Jim T
BINGO! We have a winner here!
- Tue Jan 09, 2024 11:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: LaPierre resigns
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3870
Re: LaPierre resigns
NRA Benefactor-life member here. I feel that there probably was some mismanagement at the NRA. But I have no ideas as to what level, especially since the anti-firearms and mainstream media are having a wet dream with anti-NRA and LaPierre news stories. I keep asking myself "Just how much of it ...
- Tue Jan 09, 2024 2:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: LaPierre resigns
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3870
Re: LaPierre resigns
NRA benefactor-life member here. And what six Gun posted rings true in many, many ways. Rimfire McNutjob said “This is why I let my membership lapse many years ago. They [NRA] fought to keep the Heller case from going to the Supreme Court. They were not about protecting our rights ... they were abou...
- Fri Jan 05, 2024 5:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Must Resist!!!!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2101
Re: Must Resist!!!!
I would give myself a friction burn on my hand from pulling out my wallet!
- Mon Dec 04, 2023 4:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Westley Richards Enfield Sporting rifle
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1105
Re: Westley Richards Enfield Sporting rifle
Reminds me of some the some of the converted "surplus" or "obsolete" Lee Enfields that saw at the gun shows more than a few years ago. Nice looking rifle and Westley Richards did fine work. I noticed the brass disc in the butt stock. Any engraving on it? The reverse may have engr...
- Sun Nov 12, 2023 7:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Binoculars
- Replies: 30
- Views: 24943
Re: Binoculars
I have an approximate 35 year-old pair of Seiner 10x50 binoculars. A bit heavy but the clarity even in low light conditions is amazing – good light and color transition. As a Fellow Shooter advised me purchase binoculars and a spotting scope from a company that will take returns. John always said th...
- Sat Nov 11, 2023 12:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 19 Texas Rangers, Only 18 Winchesters. Why?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2890
Re: 19 Texas Rangers, Only 18 Winchesters. Why?
The AZ Ranger could have been armed with a Spanish-American War (SAW) "bring back" or the rifle was "lost in combat". In the last year or so, I read a book on the Rough Riders SAW actions. From what I recall, the Rough Riders were armed with the Krag. https://sites.rootsweb.com/~...
- Fri Nov 10, 2023 7:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lest We Forget . . .
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1053
Re: Lest We Forget . . .
Bruce S: location?? I looked up the UK cemeteries at Ypres, Passendale, Gallipoli, and the Somme. Could not find the building. Same for the French at Verdun. Is it the Australian National War Memorial??
Tis a pittance of time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bXGZr-IJJ4
Tis a pittance of time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bXGZr-IJJ4
- Tue Nov 07, 2023 2:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Load of BS!!
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3307
Re: Load of BS!!
I think part of the problem or the problem is dealers are paranoid about being involved in a lawsuit or other legal action resulting from a shooting. Several years ago, I recall reading of a shooting. Two children found the home owners’ pistol and the visiting child shot himself. Investigation showe...
- Sun Nov 05, 2023 11:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Guy Fawkes!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 600
Guy Fawkes!
To our firearms colleagues on the ocher side of the pond, wishing you a happy and memorable Guy Fawkes Day!
- Fri Nov 03, 2023 4:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Operation Pluto
- Replies: 4
- Views: 572
- Sun Oct 29, 2023 11:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: It's About Time!!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 857
Re: It's About Time!!
On appeal from California, 9th Circuit decided firearms ban was constitutional.
https://dailycaller.com/2023/10/29/nint ... apons-ban/
https://dailycaller.com/2023/10/29/nint ... apons-ban/
- Mon Oct 23, 2023 3:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Got banned from Marlin Owners site
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1801
Re: Got banned from Marlin Owners site
"...but I'm not delicate and most things don't bother me."
--GCS
BINGO! My thoughts exactly.
--GCS
BINGO! My thoughts exactly.
- Fri Oct 20, 2023 11:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: It's About Time!!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 857
Re: It's About Time!!
I don't think it is really over as the article states: "Benitez's latest decision would overturn multiple state statutes related to assault weapons. The judge gave the state 10 days to seek a stay on the ruling as part of an appeal to the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. "California Atto...
- Thu Oct 12, 2023 7:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What would you pay for reloading powder...?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 706
Re: What would you pay for reloading powder...?
I 'dunno' if I would buy powders that were not factory sealed. Back in the last century, I believe the American Rifleman had an article about a reloader who purchased some previously owned powder, reloaded some rounds, and destroyed/seriously damaged his rifle. He compared the used powder to a previ...
- Wed Oct 11, 2023 1:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just as Reloading Supply Shortages are Easing - Hamas Attacks Israel
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1322
Re: Just as Reloading Supply Shortages are Easing - Hamas Attacks Israel
Grizz: I read about the woman who organized and led the response team. Too bad the press posted her picture. Dollars to donuts, her photo is now on a Hamas, Palestinian, etc., facial recognition data bank of targets/potential targets for terrorists. As for israeli firearms laws, very few Israelis ar...