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Rafe
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- Sat Mar 02, 2013 8:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 38-55 vs 380 yard Diamond
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1967
- Sat Mar 02, 2013 8:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: God wasn't in Church Sunday Morning...
- Replies: 40
- Views: 3653
Re: God wasn't in Church Sunday Morning...
Glad your wife is ok, as for God he disappoints me all the time.
Rafe
Rafe
- Fri Feb 10, 2012 11:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Western Style Miniseries on History (Hatfields & McCoys)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1289
Re: New Western Style Miniseries on History (Hatfields & McCoys)
It was made in Romania because its cheaper to make it there, didn't have darn thing to do with the people. This is America, its run by the dollar.
Rafe
Rafe
- Mon Feb 06, 2012 12:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: These cons should be pardonded!!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2065
Re: These cons should be pardonded!!
that's as funny as the people here in east texas driving around with stickers in their back windows that has a guy peeing on a doughnut and it say's bad cop no doughnut. those stickers always call for a welfare check ...just need to see if the driver of the vehicle is ok... :) 10-4. I don't see muc...
- Sat Feb 04, 2012 3:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: your best 45 colt loads
- Replies: 158
- Views: 34015
Re: your best 45 colt loads
300 gr cast bullet, 17.5 gr 2400 powder. Ruger BH and a 1873 Uberti.
Rafe
Rafe
- Sat Feb 04, 2012 3:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cancer... and some information about a way to help cure it
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2504
Re: Cancer... and some information about a way to help cure it
If I had the slightest notion they could have cured my late wifes cancer and didn't there would be a whole bunch of dead doctors and nurses.
Rafe
Rafe
- Sun Jan 29, 2012 7:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sundance Winning Short Film 'The Debutant Hunters
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1393
Re: Sundance Winning Short Film 'The Debutant Hunters
Really enjoyed that, thanks.
Rafe
Rafe
- Fri Jan 27, 2012 7:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "Red Tails", The Tuskegee Airmen story * MUST SEE Movie *
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4877
Re: "Red Tails", The Tuskegee Airmen story * MUST SEE Movie *
It sure is nice I have your permission to not go see it, never realized the only military fighting the Germans were African-American. I guess my DAD and uncles were there on vacation. They sure didn't talk about it like it was vacation.
Rafe
Rafe
- Fri Jan 27, 2012 6:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Preparing to Run/Shoot in a "Primitive Biathlon" (pix added)
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3548
Re: Preparing to Run & Shoot in a "Primitive Biathlon" !
Looks like fun, where do they have these shoots at. I have a smooth bore flint lock would be fun to use in these Is there an organization I could contact to get information.
Your Servant
Rafe
Your Servant
Rafe
- Fri Jan 27, 2012 6:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: (ASM) Colt's Third Model Dragoon
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2715
Re: (ASM) Colt's Third Model Dragoon
I have a Uberti 3rd Model Dragoon, alot of fun to shoot. Mine is accurate also, I use a 457 RB in mine also. Have fun with yours.
Rafe
Rafe
- Fri Jan 27, 2012 6:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How important are handguns to you?
- Replies: 83
- Views: 12896
Re: How important are handguns to you?
I enjoy my lever guns but enjoy my revolvers and TC's alot more, will always be a handgun shooter and hunter more than a rifle shooter and hunter.
Rafe
Rafe
- Tue Jan 24, 2012 2:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "Red Tails", The Tuskegee Airmen story * MUST SEE Movie *
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4877
Re: "Red Tails", The Tuskegee Airmen story * MUST SEE Movie *
I will pass, another politically correct movie.
Rafe
Rafe
- Thu Jan 12, 2012 6:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Leverguns Hog Hunt 2012 - Feb 26-27
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3995
Re: Leverguns Hog Hunt 2012 - Sign Up Now!
Is there a caliber restriction, thinking about goin on this hunt. Would like to use my 1876 in 50-95 WCF.
Thanks
Rafe
Thanks
Rafe
- Thu Jan 12, 2012 12:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "The Story" on Wolves
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3571
Re: "The Story" on Wolves
Well said Buck, like you said the re-introduction of wolves was a long range plan to ban hunting and guns. Very well said, THANKS.
Rafe
Rafe
- Thu Jan 12, 2012 12:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Strength of New 1873 ?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 16219
Re: Strength of New 1873 ?
I have 3 Uberti 1873 rifles, one is a .357 mag. I have shot about 5 to 6 hundreds handloads thru this rifle. 170 gr bullet with 11 grs of 2400 [358429 mold]. I haven't had a problem and don't see where I will JMHO guys.
Rafe
Rafe
- Fri Dec 30, 2011 8:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A tribute
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1288
Re: A tribute
I salute his service to our country, he will be welcomed by alot of old soldiers.
Rafe
Rafe
- Fri Dec 30, 2011 7:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why we love traditional levers.
- Replies: 61
- Views: 8376
Re: Why we love traditional levers.
My DAD and Grand Dad shot and hunted with 1873 and 1876 rifles, been lovin them about as long as I can remember
Rafe

Rafe
- Sun Dec 25, 2011 9:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wolves coming to CA
- Replies: 45
- Views: 6650
Re: Wolves coming to CA
I have been saying that for years, the herds get too small we have to stop hunting. That is the goal behind the wolf program.Old Savage wrote:The whole idea is to eliminate game animals and thus eliminate interest in hunting. That is the point and the purpose.
Rafe
- Sun Dec 25, 2011 9:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Poor dog!
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3736
Re: Poor dog!
I think more of my dog than most of the people I meet.
Rafe
Rafe
- Sun Dec 25, 2011 8:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OK - I'm Officially Old
- Replies: 51
- Views: 8379
Re: OK - I'm Officially Old
Guess that means I will be old in April, wife called me an old fanny burp for years.
Rafe
Rafe
- Sun Dec 25, 2011 8:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 12/30/11 Range report update...My First Cowboy Rifle
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4620
Re: My First Cowboy Rifle
Very nice, got a 38-40 1873, looking for a 32-20 myself. Congrats on buying a beautiful rifle.
Rafe
Rafe
- Sun Dec 25, 2011 8:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Allen Taylor Aug. 1922 - Dec. 2011
- Replies: 47
- Views: 6244
Re: Allen Taylor Aug. 1922 - Dec. 2011
Condolances on the loss of your father.
Rafe
Rafe
- Sun Dec 25, 2011 8:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: TRAGEDY - Man kills girl 1 mile away with a muzzleloader
- Replies: 47
- Views: 5859
Re: TRAGEDY - Man kills girl 1 mile away with a muzzleloader
It's well known that technology exists to detect sound and triangulate locations. It's also well known that the types who purposely shoot the sky or whatever are bold but not the sharpest tools on the bench. I just don't believe that even the dumbest shooter will hang out to see who shows up, or th...
- Mon Sep 05, 2011 2:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 3 cheers for Jamison
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4459
Re: 3 cheers for Jamison
I use ther 40-60 Win and 50-95 Win in Uberti 1876 reproductions, I am very pleased with there brass.
Rafe
Rafe
- Sun May 08, 2011 5:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: IN MEMORIAM
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3940
Re: IN MEMORIAM
Not a big admirer of the French, courage is to be admired no matter who it is.
Rafe
Rafe
- Tue Jan 11, 2011 8:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "Follow Me" Major Richard Winters RIP
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3747
Re: "Follow Me" Major Richard Winters RIP
A brave man and a true PATRIOT has left us, God Bless him.
Rafe Covington
Rafe Covington
- Tue Jan 11, 2011 3:41 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: A word to the wise - KEEP IN MIND WHEN POSTING
- Replies: 40
- Views: 116502
Re: A word to the wise - KEEP IN MIND WHEN POSTING
All I know is talk never solved any problem, peaceful resistance never solved anything. People talked from 1933 to 1939 about Nazi Germany, the Nazis still caused the deaths of millions. I would think people would remember the American Revolution, talk didn't gain us our freedoms. Patriots willing t...
- Tue Dec 28, 2010 8:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Christmas Uberti '73 in 38-40
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4306
Re: Christmas Uberti '73 in 38-40
You will like the 1873 in 38-40, great caliber and rifle. Mine shoots fantastic, congrats on the Christmas present.
Rafe Covington
Rafe Covington
- Sat Dec 25, 2010 9:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: If you had to choose one of two?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 5042
Re: If you had to choose one of two?
45-70
Rafe Covington
Rafe Covington
- Sat Dec 25, 2010 9:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: R.I.P.-Larry Kelly (Mag-Na-Port)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2658
Re: OT: R.I.P.-Larry Kelly (Mag-Na-Port)
Condolances to his family, God Bless.
Rafe Covington
Rafe Covington
- Fri Dec 24, 2010 11:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: True Grit - Opens tomorrow.....
- Replies: 41
- Views: 7657
Re: True Grit - Opens tomorrow.....
Went and saw True Grit today, really enjoyed it. I think it is better than the original, Jeff Bridges did an outstanding job.
Rafe Covington
Rafe Covington
- Fri Dec 24, 2010 11:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Merry Christmas
- Replies: 5
- Views: 802
Merry Christmas
I want to wish all you folks a very MERRY CHRISTMAS, God Bless.
Rafe Covington
Rafe Covington
- Sun Dec 19, 2010 5:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What are you thinking about for 2011?
- Replies: 53
- Views: 8587
Re: What are you thinking about for 2011?
Going to get a Win. 1866 and a Schofield revolver, both in 44-40 caliber.
Rafe Covington
Rafe Covington
- Wed Dec 15, 2010 5:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Eric's Last Wishes
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2220
Re: Eric's Last Wishes
I couldn't watch the whole video, lost my wife to pancreatic cancer in April. Will try later.
Rafe Covington
Rafe Covington
- Wed Dec 15, 2010 5:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lever Solution
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1483
Re: Lever Solution
Want to extend my condolances on the loss of your sister, very glad you are doing well.
Rafe Covington
Rafe Covington
- Thu Dec 02, 2010 7:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How Many here currently own/shoot a .50-95 WCF?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4336
Re: How Many here currently own/shoot a .50-95 WCF?
Bought a 40-60 WCF and a 50-95 WCF about 3 months ago, really enjoy shooting the 50-95. I have been using 5744 with a 350 gr bullet, getting 2 to 3 inch grps at 75 yds so far. I hope to do better as I want to use it on a hog hunt.
SINGLESHOT
SINGLESHOT
- Thu Nov 25, 2010 7:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Nicest looking Levergun
- Replies: 63
- Views: 10012
Re: Nicest looking Levergun
1876 Winchester works for me.
SINGLESHOT
SINGLESHOT
- Thu Oct 28, 2010 7:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Have your gun interests changed over the years?
- Replies: 47
- Views: 6981
Re: OT: Have your gun interests changed over the years?
I started out shooting SA revolvers and lever action rifles, got into Single Shot TC's for about 30 years. It seems I have come full ciecle, back to SA revolvers and lever action rifles, like them all but prefer the lever guns and revolvers now.
SINGLESHOT
SINGLESHOT
- Wed Oct 20, 2010 2:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Adios Amigos!!
- Replies: 46
- Views: 6786
Re: Adios Amigos!!
Good luck and have lots of fun.
SINGLESHOT
SINGLESHOT
- Thu Oct 07, 2010 11:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fresh Venison in the freezer.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2378
Re: Fresh Venison in the freezer.
Congrats, well done.
buffalohunter
buffalohunter
- Thu Oct 07, 2010 11:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: First Bull Elk... and with a Lever (Pics)
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4008
Re: First Bull Elk... and with a Lever (Pics)
Congratulations!!!!!!!!
buffalohunter
buffalohunter
- Wed Oct 06, 2010 3:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1886 Winchester
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1057
1886 Winchester
Would appreciate any help you guys could give me, was on the Winchester Collectors web site. They have a 1886 in 40-82 [Serial #8801], it is a special order rifle, it has the extra heavy barrel, Lyman tang sights, set triggers. From the description given on the rifle I would rate it at about 7.5 to ...
- Wed Oct 06, 2010 10:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Thoughts on 94 AE Trapper
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3206
Re: Thoughts on 94 AE Trapper
I have a 1894 AE Trapper in 45 Colt, have had it for at 20 to 25 years. I would get it if I were you, mine is a great shooter.
SINGLESHOT
SINGLESHOT
- Mon Oct 04, 2010 8:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Other Hobbies.
- Replies: 80
- Views: 11235
Re: OT - Other Hobbies.
motorcycles and horses
SINGLESHOT
SINGLESHOT
- Sun Oct 03, 2010 1:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1876 Sights
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1049
Re: 1876 Sights
Wasn't really worried about price if is for a quality product, plan on shooting these 2 1876"s and my 1873 alot so will need quality sights. You folks have a great day!!!!!!!!!
SINGLESHOT
SINGLESHOT
- Sat Oct 02, 2010 4:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: This weekend's hunt- lots'a photos
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3944
Re: This weekend's hunt- lots'a photos
Congrats on a great hunt, thats some beautiful country in those pictures.
- Fri Oct 01, 2010 9:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1876 Sights
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1049
Re: 1876 Sights
Thanks for the info.
SINGLESHOT
SINGLESHOT
- Fri Oct 01, 2010 5:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1876 Sights
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1049
1876 Sights
I just purchased 2 1876 Uberti rifles, 40-60 and 50-95. I would appreciate some suggestions on aftermarket sights for these rifles. Couple of friends mentioned Smith sights, just wanted to get some opinions. I have been checking some catalogs, I have also been looking on the internet, always thought...
- Mon Sep 14, 2009 6:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Got me a Uberti 1873 Deluxe Sporting Rifle .38WCF!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4768
Re: Got me a Uberti 1873 Deluxe Sporting Rifle .38WCF!
Very nice looking firearms, been thinking about going down to Taylor in Winchester, VA. and get me Winchester '73 and get a 38-40. Congrats, have fun.
SINGLESHOT
SINGLESHOT
- Sat Nov 29, 2008 7:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 357 MAGNUM DOES IT AGAIN!
- Replies: 36
- Views: 5692
Re: 357 MAGNUM DOES IT AGAIN!
Congrats, nice shooting