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I am less experienced carrying a revolver in a leather holster. What is your typical "rule of thumb" when a revolver and holster are not in use on your belt, do you store them separately ? Seems like my 3" GP100 should spend more time in a lightly used Simply Rugged pancake holster (O...

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Would like to start loading for my 357's, sounds like these would be a good start when they're back in production.

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AI also indicated the 357 caliber as 3:57

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Buy a low power variable, such as a 1.5-4 or 5x, set it on 2 or 3, etc..... and leave it there. Been doing this for years.

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BLR, 243, don't look back......

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I bought a 77, tang safety, .270, back in 79'. I had a gunsmith friend glass bed the barrel. It was a very accurate rifle. The down side of the tang safety rifles was the safety had to be moved "off" to work the bolt. Ruger corrected that with the second generation M77 MkII, with a 3 posit...

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Many farmers mix Marvel Mystery Oil into their off road diesel as it helps lubricate the sleeves.
When sulphur was removed from diesel fuel, the wear & tear on diesel engines increased.
MMO is a great additive in gasoline as well.

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In February 1974, my destroyer (USS Hoel DDG-13) made a port call in Pearl Harbor, on our way to the Western Pacific on my second tour. We were there for three days, so I had enough time to visit the USS Arizona Memorial, by boat. To describe standing in the Memorial as humbling would be a huge unde...

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If I lived and hunted in one of the "straight wall cartridge states" (I believe there are 5 or 6 states that require a straight wall cartridge), I do believe I would opt for a Henry Steel rifle, chambered in 35 cal (aka 360 Buckhammer). Well made, great fit & finish, excellent customer...

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I have been carrying in church about 10 years. Most folks have no idea that I carry. I carry a 3" 9mm, OWB by preference and following Masad Ayoob's recs, I likely look a bit like a "slouch"......and I'm one of the church Elders besides. We're a downtown church, so we do get a number ...

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I assembled a Lyman Great Plains Rifle, percussion, 54 cal back in the 80's.
I hunt whitetail deer with it annually here in Wisconsin.

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I have and use a single shot 410 (Savage Model 220) that was my grandfather's. It's an absolute pleasure to carry and shoot ! On the other hand, 410 shotshells have always been disproportionately spendy......and continue to be. Was in a local Scheels last week and a box of 3" field loads (25 ct...

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I get severe leg cramps as well. Another guy at deer camp said he keeps packets of mustard on hand and swallows the mustard when his cramps occur. He says the cramp subsides immediately. I have not confirmed this.

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That's incredible......for a destroyer to kill 6 subs in that short time ! They must have worked real hard to unrep to restock their ASW weapons.

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Looks like a very usable option. I have a Marlin 30-30 CB that I'd like to use a sling with, but don't want to drill......same as you.

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jkbrea wrote: ↑Tue Aug 26, 2025 11:51 am Brass Stacker RLO has one that looks good and has a really cool front mag tube clamp. This is a pic of the clamp.
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How does your sling attach to the butt stock ?

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Simply Rugged has a "no drill" sling option that might work for you.

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I have a vintage Savage Model 220, 410 single shot that is a pleasure to carry and shoot in the woods.
A box of 3" 410 loads average $ 18-20 these days.

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An excellent read, Bill....thanks for sharing this !

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Their quality control has gone into the toilet. This could have something to do with it.
Many Ruger enthusiasts have walked away from buying any new Rugers and only consider an older, used model if they can find what they're looking for.

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What is Lenn's last name ?

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Thank you sir.
......"72"

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Jim, do you reload and shoot jacketed bullets mostly in your 30-30 Trapper ?

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My Marlin 1895, 45/70 shoots Re7 and H322 equally well with Rem 405 gr JSP. I'll check around for more..

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I'll dust off my "thinker" a bit. If I remember somewhat correctly, Davidson's (Gallery of Guns) marketed Marlin 45/70 Cowboy rifles (octagon barrels), starting in the late 90's. These were exclusives made for Davidson's and were in batches of 500, maybe 1,000 made - per offering. I do rem...

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I'd take the ticket to court and speak my piece to everyone (respectfully of course), but I'd lay out how poorly you were treated considering you live right there.

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Impressive for sure, especially at 100 yds...

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Had an old 56 Chev similar to the pic. Straight 6, Oil bath filter on top, vacuum wipers, granny gear.
Could haul a lot of wood with that old truck.

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Well a new topic kinda? Have you'll ever watched the YouTube videos of I believe, capandball.com? I found em, idk year or so ago, but they're most all interesting. But to me he did, Hunting with a Win 73, a Mid 86 wild boar hunt, and another on the 38-55. But on couple he demonstrates casting lead ...

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- 14° when I got up about 5:00. Currently we're at the high for today at - 5°, wind chill is about - 20°
The woodstove is purring.....

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What is your preferred or favorite bullet (weight & shape) for your 357 rifle ? Do you mostly load and shoot lead/alloy ?
I'm considering a new Ruger Marlin 357 rifle to accompany my Ruger revolvers.

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Excellent !

Tired of watching the poachers get a light "slap" and they move on....

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While we're admiring the virtues of a single shot rifle, Henry offers their single shot in 360 BH as well.

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I am totally deaf in my left ear (left ear is just an ornament) and my right ear is ok, but no better. I've been wearing hearing aids for some time now, one on each ear ; the aid that hangs on my bad ear transmits to the aid on my good ear. Bill......I've found that when I'm in an environment where ...

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Years ago I shot Service Rifle competition with a local club.
The steel buttplate on the M1 gets ones attention a few rounds "down the pike." Lots of fun, but....

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Hmmm...I've been reloading 270 the longest and am quite fond of this caliber. 45/70 is another one, however my shoulder isn't up for that much recoil anymore, so my 30-30 CB Marlin gets a lot of time and use.
I'm just venturing into loading for my 357's, finally !

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I ordered 2,000 right away. FedEx just delivered them. I'm just starting to reload 38 Spl and 357 for my two Ruger revolvers.
Thanks for the tip Jim !

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Steve nailed it bigtime ! I'm not sure what to say or think when I hear "thank you for your service". I believe some are sincere. I was back in the states about a week after my second tour to SE Asia, heading home on leave. I was walking through the Twin Cities Int'l Airport in my dress wh...

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Thanks Jim

USS John R Craig DD-885, Vietnam / WESTPAC

USS Hoel DDG-13, WESTPAC

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Pat C wrote: ↑Tue Nov 05, 2024 7:56 pm .22 Rem Special is same caliber as .22 WRF

Hmmm.......are you certain about that ?

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I have my grandfather's Winchester 1890, what a true work of craftsmanship !

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Stopped by a local sporting goods store (Scheels) yesterday and browsed a bit, including their reloading supplies.
The primer supply continues to improve. They had quite an offering of Magtech brand large rifle primers. I've never used these, does anyone here have any experience with them ?

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I snagged a Ruger GP100 3" 357 Wiley Clapp exclusive back when Lipsey's first introduced them. I purchased a Simply Rugged pancake holster (OWB) for it. At 36 oz (empty), it's noticeable. I've been looking intently at an SP101 2 1/4" Wiley Clapp as an alternative. The Wiley Clapp exclusive...

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There were several of the Forrest-Sherman class destroyers in WestPac, both tours I was over there. We were tied outboard of the USS Turner Joy in Subic at least once.

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Cool. I served on DDG-13 (USS Hoel) 50 years ago. Would be real interesting to see how advanced the weapon systems are nowadays.

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Excellent, maybe a few more school districts will follow suit

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Years ago while in Juneau visiting my sister and her family, we went out fishing and passed a boat with the name, "Spendy Hummer".
My son keeps a boat in Kewaunee, WI for salmon fishing on Lake Michigan.
Best wishes to you with your new gem, I'll bet she cuts the water beautifully.

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Most every summer I hear the radial engines, look up to see vintage WWII aircraft, most of them bombers of different sorts, flying over my farm enroute to the EAA show in Oshkosh, WI.

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It's not logical, just another day in business paradise....

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Thanks for your comments and wisdom, all are appreciated.
Regards, Vic

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