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by Glenn
Thu Nov 10, 2022 9:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lead Rifle Men
Replies: 29
Views: 1154

Re: Lead Rifle Men

Pitchy, I'd say you need more heat and tin. A fellow I worked with years ago made a lot of lead soldiers and said the only thing that worked was lead/tin. Of course he was bending the soldiers into other poses but that's probably a good start. I see the mold doesn't have handles, so probably should ...
by Glenn
Sat Aug 06, 2022 5:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 115crows...
Replies: 17
Views: 960

Re: 115crows...

The filthy varmints are considered a "migratory game (!?!) bird" in the U.S. with a legal hunting season. In Colorado 4 months long but no daily bag limit.
Glenn
by Glenn
Tue Sep 28, 2021 10:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: All right you guys, don't laugh
Replies: 28
Views: 4778

Re: All right you guys, don't laugh

My buddy has ingrown toenails so he gets a pedicure to clean them up. I'm surprised they'd do that.
by Glenn
Thu Apr 15, 2021 10:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Diagnosis Ruger extractor issue?
Replies: 42
Views: 3561

Re: Diagnosis Ruger extractor issue?

If Ruger will fix it gratis that's the way to go. On the MKI and MKII this problem is fixed by replacing the extractor with a Volquartsen extractor, and lightly dressing the tops of the magazine feed lips. What happens on a lot of mags is that the rim drags across the mag lips when extracting which ...
by Glenn
Mon Apr 12, 2021 9:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trust. Experts know.
Replies: 20
Views: 2461

Re: Trust the Experts...

That's a great satire site!! I go there when I need a laugh (often). :lol:
Glenn
by Glenn
Thu Feb 25, 2021 11:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Star line brass bad
Replies: 23
Views: 3424

Re: Star line brass bad

I've found brand new brass of any make can do this. It needs a little lube for the first time. Lee case sizing lube (the white stuff in the tube) is a wax, can be applied with a q-tip, dries quickly and will not contaminate the powder. Yes, it's a hassle and takes time, but should only need to be do...
by Glenn
Sat Apr 18, 2020 10:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rattling around the farm in the old jalopy
Replies: 13
Views: 2165

Re: Rattling around the farm in the old jalopy

Shouldn't there be guards on those chains??? :lol:
Glenn
by Glenn
Fri May 24, 2019 11:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Krag shooters here?
Replies: 8
Views: 877

Re: Krag shooters here?

Thanks Bill. It will be interesting trying to find something that works in this old rifle. Bore is .3005, groove .308, but the severely eroded throat starts at about .314 and tapers down from there. It will be a project....
Glenn
by Glenn
Fri May 24, 2019 11:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Krag shooters here?
Replies: 8
Views: 877

Re: Krag shooters here?

Sorry, not that Glen. Proper spelling is with 2 n's :wink: I'm the editor of the CBA's Fouling Shot. Would love to post more but with a full time job, family, etc, etc, don't get around to it much. :(
by Glenn
Thu May 23, 2019 11:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Krag shooters here?
Replies: 8
Views: 877

Re: Krag shooters here?

Just received 200 of them today for my first Krag rifle (bought last weekend). They are a bit long in the shoulder as was mentioned on another forum (the one case I tried I could close the bolt but it was VERY tight). Have dies coming too.
Glenn
by Glenn
Mon Feb 04, 2019 10:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Don't tell his wife....
Replies: 13
Views: 2349

Re: Don't tell his wife....

Jim T wrote:

"I have never had an accidental discharge.

I have had some "THAT WAS A STUPID THING TO DO" discharges .... :shock:"

But Jim, that "shootin' thru" trick was pure genius! :wink:

Glenn
by Glenn
Mon Jan 14, 2019 10:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: JIMT's post got me wondering .... Any of you guys have a range specific handloading set up for load developement?
Replies: 11
Views: 1853

Re: JIMT's post got me wondering .... Any of you guys have a range specific handloading set up for load developement?

Lee Hand press for neck sizing/decapping, Lee priming tool, RCBS Uniflow with micrometer and notebook with powder settings, HDS Compact press (no longer available) for seating bullets.
Glenn
by Glenn
Tue Aug 23, 2016 9:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Possible use for a Ruger Blackhawk 30 carbine?
Replies: 17
Views: 2943

Re: Possible use for a Ruger Blackhawk 30 carbine?

Put a 21" barrel on mine and it was still TOO LOUD!!! Traded the factory barrel to a gunsmith for a 357 cylinder, added a custom 357 barrel and it's much better!
Glenn
by Glenn
Tue Nov 10, 2015 9:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Black Powder/Flinter Question
Replies: 21
Views: 1999

Re: A Black Powder/Flinter Question

Here's one screen set, but kind of pricey:

http://www.cal-graf.com/products-page/r ... terscreen/

Glenn
by Glenn
Tue Nov 10, 2015 9:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Black Powder/Flinter Question
Replies: 21
Views: 1999

Re: A Black Powder/Flinter Question

Blaine, I've read that a can of FFFg has plenty of "fines" in it, if you use the right size screen. Not sure what the right size is, or where to get it, but that's a start for you.
Glenn
by Glenn
Sun May 03, 2015 10:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Re-melting heat treated cast bullets?
Replies: 5
Views: 906

Re: Re-melting heat treated cast bullets?

Mainhunter, the bullets have to be REAL hot when you knock them out of the mould and into the water. If the mould is just hot enough to get good castings they won't be hot enough to get a good heat-treat. Pick up the casting pace until the bullets come out frosty and perfectly filled out. This will ...
by Glenn
Mon Apr 27, 2015 9:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Worm grunting?
Replies: 15
Views: 1502

Re: Worm grunting?

I think I saw this mentioned in Outdoor Life magazine way back in the 60's. I thought I'd try it once, but didn't have the patience (nothing new there :( ). I've heard the electric method sometimes kills the worms. Maybe if you use 480V.... :o

Glenn
by Glenn
Sun Apr 26, 2015 11:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to me. Hopkins and Allen deluxe 22lr falling block
Replies: 27
Views: 2698

Re: New to me. Hopkins and Allen deluxe 22lr falling block

With that 26" barrel and sub-sonic ammo it ought to be nice and quiet in the woods!

Glenn
by Glenn
Sun Mar 29, 2015 11:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shooting bench?
Replies: 16
Views: 1838

Re: Shooting bench?

A friend made me a portable varmint shooting bench and used 1" pipe for the legs, mounting pipe flanges to the underside of the bench. Very portable and quite steady. Just screw the legs in and out by hand.
Glenn
by Glenn
Sun Mar 15, 2015 10:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: sighting in red dot sight, 348 Winchester
Replies: 7
Views: 1336

Re: sighting in red dot sight, 348 Winchester

Big Bear, I have red dots on several target pistols, and seem to get good groups using a black bullseye target that is about twice as big in diameter as the red dot.
Glenn
by Glenn
Mon Sep 29, 2014 11:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WooHoo! I can Hear Again!
Replies: 37
Views: 3719

Re: WooHoo! I can Hear Again!

Unless they're waterproof (are any?) be very careful!! My FIL walked from our front door to his car in the driveway, wearing a brimmed hat, while it was snowing, and a snowflake got in one of his 'aids and killed it!
by Glenn
Mon Sep 29, 2014 11:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yo smart folks .....
Replies: 41
Views: 7845

Re: Yo smart folks .....

It's used for figgerin' out how to get back to earth when yer space ship blows half-way-up in outer space! (See Apollo 13 - the movie)
by Glenn
Tue Sep 23, 2014 7:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .22 ammo bubble about to burst?
Replies: 27
Views: 2774

Re: .22 ammo bubble about to burst?

Was in Wally World last week and asked the guy in the sporting goods department (this store does not have guns!) about 22 ammo. He said the manager was going to bring two 1000 round cartons out in the AM and there would be two fellows there waiting to snatch them up and re-sell them at the gun show....
by Glenn
Fri Sep 12, 2014 6:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The world ceases as I know it !
Replies: 32
Views: 3509

Re: The world ceases as I know it !

6pt, a friend asked me to sight his in some years ago. After I got it dialed in single-loading, I put 4 in the magazine and shot a group. POI changed quite a bit after the first shot - watch for that.
Glenn
by Glenn
Tue Jul 08, 2014 10:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: And Not so Purty Brass...
Replies: 12
Views: 2071

Re: And Not so Purty Brass...

Earlmck, Ollogger has the idea, put the chamfer tools in the drill press, or an electric drill and chamfer away. Much faster, no carpal-tunnel! :D
Glenn
by Glenn
Tue Jun 24, 2014 5:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Todays Modern Derringer.
Replies: 8
Views: 765

Re: Todays Modern Derringer.

My BIL just got an LC-9 with the "integral" laser in front of the trigger guard. That little thing really shoots good! :o (He also picked up a used Glock 23 and he can't shoot it to save his life. He mostly hits 6-8" low with it (at 7 yards). I tried it and it shot right on for me.......
by Glenn
Wed May 28, 2014 10:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When I grow up I want to be just like Sixgun!
Replies: 8
Views: 705

Re: When I grow up I want to be just like Sixgun!

Yes, those Lyman Ruger's shoot low from the factory. Get a taller scope base for the rear, or a shorter one for the front, or both. Now I can sight in at 200 yards with a 420 gr. CB doing 1330 fps.
Glenn
by Glenn
Wed May 21, 2014 6:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question for Nate Kiowa Jones *UPDATE*
Replies: 6
Views: 1903

Re: Question for Nate Kiowa Jones *UPDATE*

Nice job! :D
Glenn
by Glenn
Thu Apr 03, 2014 11:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Scope would you suggest
Replies: 25
Views: 2537

Re: What Scope would you suggest

As many have stated, low power is the way to go (not over 2x). You need field of view, not magnification. How much magnification do our preferred iron sights have, that work so well at 200 yards (with good light and good eyes)? The scope removes the problem of lining up the sights and the target, an...
by Glenn
Mon Mar 24, 2014 11:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin Camp 9 carbine
Replies: 51
Views: 4522

Re: Marlin Camp 9 carbine

Anyone need a stock for a camp carbine? I have one laying around in good condition.
Glenn
by Glenn
Tue Jan 28, 2014 11:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1st Group with new-to-me T/C Hawken .50 Round Ball
Replies: 27
Views: 3376

Re: 1st Group with new-to-me T/C Hawken .50 Round Ball

I've got a Lyman Great Plains with both the 1-60" round balll barrel and the 1-28" "bullet" barrel. The RB barrel is very accurate, but I had to get a .500 RB mould to cast big enough balls to make it shoot its best. Groove diameter is .527". I usualy shoot 70 grs. Goex FFFg...
by Glenn
Tue Dec 17, 2013 11:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 25-35 -what would YOU consider to be the "ultimate"
Replies: 32
Views: 6670

Re: 25-35 -what would YOU consider to be the "ultimate"

I happened into a Savage 99 takedown with 25-35 AI and 7-30 Waters barrels. My son loves the 25-35 - couldn't miss 300 meter steel pigs with it.
Glenn
by Glenn
Thu Nov 28, 2013 12:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Savage model 340
Replies: 40
Views: 5444

Re: The Savage model 340

I have had three, now have two, a 30-30 and a 222. As mentioned the 222 is easily sub-MOA. The 30-30 makes a decent deer rifle and you can use pointed bullets if you want, and can find some made for those velocities. The SSP bullets (single shot pistol) if still made would be a good choice. And yes,...
by Glenn
Wed Oct 09, 2013 9:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New TOY! Not Lever Operated...
Replies: 24
Views: 2056

Re: New TOY! Not Lever Operated...

NICE! :D
Glenn
by Glenn
Tue Oct 08, 2013 9:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New TOY! Not Lever Operated...
Replies: 24
Views: 2056

Re: New TOY! Not Lever Operated...

Griff, That looks kinda familiar. I bought a stripped lower and a parts kit last year, finally assembled it last weekend. Wasn't paying very close attention when I tapped the trigger guard pin in. Yep, wrong side of the gap. No wonder the pin wouldn't go all the way in. :oops: Will build this into a...
by Glenn
Tue Oct 08, 2013 8:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leverguns, cast bullets and buffalo
Replies: 25
Views: 2828

Re: Leverguns, cast bullets and buffalo

Great story, enjoyed it! Even with the expansion, you got pretty good penetration. You didn't happen to use black powder did ya?
Glenn
by Glenn
Sat Oct 05, 2013 11:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Terry Murbach: Three FEET of Snow ? ?
Replies: 34
Views: 2857

Re: Terry Murbach: Three FEET of Snow ? ?

Terry Murbach wrote: IT ALSO TORE DOWN ABOUT HALF OF THE BIG WALNUT TREE IN MY FRONT YARD...WE DANG NEAR CRYED, GUYS.
Terry, think grips, scales, stocks...
Glenn
by Glenn
Tue Sep 24, 2013 9:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin .357 carbine and158 gr. cast bullets..............
Replies: 22
Views: 2733

Re: Marlin .357 carbine and158 gr. cast bullets.............

Centershot, just for grins hand lube some of your .360" bullets and load them that way. Sometimes really fat bullets work better. As long as the cases will freely chamber, they'll be safe to shoot.
Glenn
by Glenn
Tue Aug 13, 2013 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: George C. Nonte, Jr. 2/9/1926 - 6/30/1978
Replies: 32
Views: 3518

Re: George C. Nonte, Jr. 2/9/1926 - 6/30/1978

Two books on reloading taught me 'bout everything I needed to know - Nonte's "Modern Handloading" and John Wooter's "The Complete Book of Practical Handloading." Earlmck, I use the "Nonte shuffle" all the time too!
Glenn
by Glenn
Sat Aug 03, 2013 7:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Significant irritation...
Replies: 20
Views: 1515

Re: Significant irritation...

OI, rent a throating reamer, not a chamber reamer. This will ream out the rifling only and not allow a 357 case to enter.

HOWEVER, make sure there is some rifling left in there!! (I know you knew that.)

Glenn
by Glenn
Sat Aug 03, 2013 5:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 38-55 Alloy
Replies: 4
Views: 747

Re: 38-55 Alloy

Same here, minus the tin, usually (I'm cheap). The biggest issue is getting a bullet large enough to seal the bore.
Glenn
by Glenn
Sat Aug 03, 2013 4:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm not a very good shot you see, and this Evans holds a lot
Replies: 104
Views: 13862

Re: I'm not a very good shot you see, and this Evans holds a

"Did I do something illegal?"

Glenn
by Glenn
Mon Jul 08, 2013 9:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can I form 300 Savage ffrom 7.62 NATO?
Replies: 8
Views: 2434

Re: Can I form 300 Savage ffrom 7.62 NATO?

Wm,
Yes you can. However I believe 7.62 brass is thicker and so your case capacity will be less than 300 Savage brass. Weigh a formed and trimmed case and compare to a 300 Sav. case. You'll need to start with starting loads and work up carefully.
Glenn
by Glenn
Sun Jun 30, 2013 4:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: We have a problem here
Replies: 26
Views: 3105

Re: We have a problem here

Ted,
I use a nearly identical lube for BP, and I found it would "shrink" over time. I added about 10% pure lanolin to it, and it says soft and moist now.
Glenn
by Glenn
Thu Mar 21, 2013 11:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: picked up a used one .....
Replies: 16
Views: 2953

Re: picked up a used one .....

About 30 years ago I was shooting with a friend. We were shooting 22 rifles at rocks for a while, then I filled several plastic pop bottles with water. I shot one with 22 LR HP and was unimpressed. He shot one and it exploded. I said, "What are you shooting in that thing?" He said, "L...
by Glenn
Sun Mar 17, 2013 10:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Project rifle to be on the way soon. Cal. dilemma.
Replies: 22
Views: 1311

Re: New Project rifle to be on the way soon. Cal. dilemma.

Like Old Savage, I would choose the 30-40, but that's because I already have a 38-55. But I can't knock suggestions for the 30-30 either. If you're leaning 303, go 30-40 instead. U.S. size and consistency.
Glenn
by Glenn
Thu Mar 07, 2013 12:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How does one make a 1911 feed PERFECTLY...???
Replies: 20
Views: 2460

Re: How does one make a 1911 feed PERFECTLY...???

AJMD429, Wadcutters usually need "early release" magazines. These have the stepped feed lips that open wider at an exact spot, look like a "dog-leg" or zig-zag shape. The old GI magazines just taper gradually wider, and work really well with ball ammo. With wide-body magazines I ...
by Glenn
Fri Jan 25, 2013 11:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 Loads ?
Replies: 54
Views: 8560

Re: 45-70 Loads ?

A popular target load is 28 grs. of 4198. Can shoot it all day and never feel it. It's a Lyman starting load in the Trapdoor for the 405 jacketed bullet. Can go up to 33 grs. in the old Springfields according to Lyman.
Glenn
by Glenn
Thu Jan 24, 2013 1:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: AIM Sports® 1.5x30 mm Red Dot Sight
Replies: 3
Views: 748

Re: AIM Sports® 1.5x30 mm Red Dot Sight

Draco, I have 1x red dots on several pistols, all used for offhand target shooting. The one you show would be great for deer hunting on a levergun as the dot size would not be a problem until you were stretching the range for most leverguns. Probably better than a regular scope in real low light. If...
by Glenn
Thu Jan 03, 2013 12:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Load from Disk help for 25-35
Replies: 18
Views: 2325

Re: Load from Disk help for 25-35

Several years ago (and I don't even remember where) I found a post about forming 30-30 brass to 25-35, and this shooter found that Winchester brass was MUCH better than Fed or Rem - virtually no neck wrinkles/splits.
Glenn