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- Mon Nov 03, 2014 7:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Which grips?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2741
Re: Which grips?
Good sambar is dead sexy and I'll take it anytime I can with the exception of the hand cannons, they get bearpaw wood grips. For me nothing comes close to the feel of good quality sambar. Not so big on elk or newer sambar, it needs to have some popcorn. I like the op's grips. These two are a modifie...
- Mon Oct 13, 2014 11:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Problems for Navy shooting team
- Replies: 11
- Views: 981
Re: Problems for Navy shooting team
Not surprising. My little brother never fired a live round in navy boot, all weapons training was laser simulators. This was at Great Lakes in 2000 iirc.
- Wed Feb 19, 2014 12:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Altering a Miroku Winchester?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6654
Re: Altering a Miroku Winchester?
Would a browning 71 hammer work if an 86 wasn't availible?
- Wed Sep 07, 2011 11:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: crocodile
- Replies: 2
- Views: 801
Re: OT: crocodile
They're looking for a bigger one in the same area now thats been eating people and farmers water buffalo. Typhoons, earthquakes, and now monstor crocs.....It stays interesting over here.
- Sat May 28, 2011 3:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-proud,amazed,relieved,sad
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3136
Re: OT-proud,amazed,relieved,sad
+1dkmlever wrote:From one Eagle Scout, to a new one, Conratualtions!
- Sat May 14, 2011 8:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning 71 barrel fit
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1092
Browning 71 barrel fit
Quick question. Will a Browning 71 fit the Miroku Browning and Winchester 1886's?
- Mon Jan 03, 2011 8:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Philippines 2011 - Now with Pics !
- Replies: 73
- Views: 9119
Re: OT - Philippines 2011
Enjoy the trip I've been moved over full time on olongapo for a few months. The people and weather are great once you get away from Manila.
- Mon Dec 20, 2010 2:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: On Topic - C. Sharps Arms 1875 Rifle Give away WINNER IS>>>>
- Replies: 118
- Views: 15475
Re: On Topic - C. Sharps Arms 1875 Rifle Give away (well almost)
What a guy, please put my name in the hat. Dave
- Mon Dec 20, 2010 2:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Costs of range trips
- Replies: 33
- Views: 5038
Re: OT: Costs of range trips
Don't feel bad guys since I moved over to the Philippines, its a $1500 plane ticket and 27hrs each way to come back to the states to shoot my guns. $20 in gas and range fees sounds like a deal. Just remember its all relative. I'm going to a rental range in the PI this time home and I'll fill you in ...
- Sat Dec 18, 2010 6:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Blazer .45 ACP warning
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1438
Re: Blazer .45 ACP warning
Correct me if I'm wrong isn't there a warning from CCI about shooting aluminum pistol caliber (40/45)rounds in revolvers? Maybe I'm thinking of the shot loads, but I remember something about aluminum cased 40's in my 646. Its a pain getting old LOL.
- Sat Dec 18, 2010 6:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A tough choice between two Marlin's
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1705
Re: A tough choice between two Marlin's
Keep an eye out in the classifieds, my brother just got a guide gun with all the xs and wildwest parts he would of added out of the classifieds here much less than new. I was on the hunt for an 1886el for over a year when I found a shop closing it out for $650 otd because "That old stuff don't ...
- Sun Dec 12, 2010 2:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Miroku 1885 22 hornet
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1731
Re: Miroku 1885 22 hornet
Good deal, the hunts on then.
- Sun Dec 12, 2010 11:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Miroku 1885 22 hornet
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1731
Re: Miroku 1885 22 hornet
Do the Miroku's have the rebounding hammer or a safety?
- Fri Dec 10, 2010 4:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Miroku 1885 22 hornet
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1731
Miroku 1885 22 hornet
I know its a litle off topic but it still has a lever right? I'm looking at one of these to replace a A-Bolt hornet I sent down the road. Just curious what lawyer BS they added into the 1885 models. The Hornets are low walls if I'm not mistaken. Any differences between the Brownings and Winchesters?...
- Tue Oct 12, 2010 2:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Who's interested in a Leverguns Traditional Bison Hunt?
- Replies: 46
- Views: 6662
Re: Who's interested in a Leverguns Traditional Bison Hunt?
I'm interested. Have to watch the schedule I'm out of the country half the time.
- Wed Sep 29, 2010 1:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT S&W Revolvers
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4287
Re: OT S&W Revolvers
On the L frame it was the 646 in 40s&w. Some have been converted to 10mm but not so wise imho. 610's are N frames.
- Sat Sep 25, 2010 7:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Reloading Die Question--Reloading Press
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2922
Re: Reloading Die Question--Reloading Press
Using the LNL AP press, the added height of the bushings doesn't let some dies (Lee in some calibers 45 colt included) screw in far enough to be usefull. I just replaced my pisol dies with Hornady's. Love the press by the way, enough I have two, one for small primers and one for large. RCBS rifle di...
- Fri Sep 24, 2010 6:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Please recommend a hunting peep sight.
- Replies: 36
- Views: 6125
Re: Please recommend a hunting peep sight.
I would prefer a steel Lyman they just look right, the Williams look wrong on a classic gun like that.
- Thu Sep 23, 2010 5:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Dryfiring a weapon
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1855
Re: OT Dryfiring a weapon
The ar/m16 shouldn't be dry fired with out the upper on as the hammer smacks the mag well. Otherwise its good to go dropping the hammer on an empty chamber.
- Mon Sep 20, 2010 8:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ibex weedeating Italian dam. Pics and vids.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3402
Re: Ibex weedeating Italian dam. Pics and vids.
Our bighorns do the same these were taken at the Buffalo Bill dam in Cody, WY. Got them in an email today.
- Sun Sep 19, 2010 3:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Vang Comp for an 870 Remington
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1902
Re: OT- Vang Comp for an 870 Remington
I rigged my 870 police with trijicon ghost ring and front night sight, 2 round extension and a Knoxx Specops stock. It absorbs a ton of recoil and is collapsible like an M4 stock. Takes the recoil way way down. http://www.blackhawk.com/product/SpecOps-Adjustable-Shotgun-Stock,1158,1447.htm You can a...
- Fri Aug 27, 2010 5:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - help pick bolt action caliber
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3217
Re: OT - help pick bolt action caliber
I had a Kimber montana in 308 that was a dream. I fitted it with Talley lightweight rings, and a Leupold ultralight 2-7x33mm scope, and the whole shebang was just under 6 pounds. Would keep the first 3 shots in an inch at 100yds. Opened up slightly with sustained fire, but how many times do you need...
- Wed Aug 25, 2010 9:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Low recoil shotgun?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5074
Re: Low recoil shotgun?
Knoxx comp-stocks, I believe now owned by Blackhawk! has recoil reducing stocks. The SpecOps on my 870p reduces recoil down to around a 28g auto. Used to have one with their wire folding stocks and even my little bitty girlfriend could shoot slugs one handed with it. VERY effective, but also ugly as...
- Tue Aug 24, 2010 2:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT--African Bolt Guns
- Replies: 8
- Views: 882
Re: OT--African Bolt Guns
Can't remember where or when, but it was recent that they had a controlled round vs push feed comparison for cycling at 90, 180, 270, and 360 degrees orientation. The push feed failed to cycle correctly a couple of times I believe upside down, and straight up. Not a lot, but on a dangerous game rifl...
- Wed Aug 18, 2010 5:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning A-Bolt--no good?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2854
Re: Browning A-Bolt--no good?
I have a Varmint Stalker in .223 and a Hunter in .22 Hornet, and both are shoot the lights out one ragged hole grouping guns. Had a couple in hunting calibers that were all MOA or less rifles. Excellent rifles.
- Sun Aug 15, 2010 11:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rebounding hammers/ tang safety on the new Winchesters
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8527
Re: Rebounding hammers/ tang safety on the new Winchesters
"The infamous tang safety? Well it now locks the hammer on safe in either the down or half cock position. But remember that you also have the added safety of a spring loaded and shorter than the bolt firing pin which betters the original '86 design. (think a tried and true 1911 firing pin desig...
- Fri Aug 13, 2010 8:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Buffalo Bore 30-30
- Replies: 45
- Views: 10761
Re: Buffalo Bore 30-30
I like MedicDave's $26/500 better. Might have to find my own mold! :wink: Those were jacketed round nose softs. They were a really neat bullet as they were "bonded" by having the jacket pierced into the core much like a can opener would a juice can. Never shed a jacket past the piercings ...
- Fri Aug 13, 2010 3:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Buffalo Bore 30-30
- Replies: 45
- Views: 10761
Re: Buffalo Bore 30-30
The best 30/30 loads I ever came up with were some 180gr RN bullets out of canada I got for $26/500. The load was 30gr of R15 with the crimp over the bullets ogive to maintain OAL. I never chronoed it, but it knocked the living daylights out of hogs. Bang flop deals. I like the heavy bullets in the ...
- Thu Jul 22, 2010 10:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bullet seating depth question, .30-06
- Replies: 6
- Views: 897
Re: Bullet seating depth question, .30-06
I ussually seat mine a few thousands off of the lands if the magazine box is long enough to match the throat. Most of my rounds are seated out pretty far. The easiest way I've figured my length is to put a piece of fired brass in the sizer die, and size just enough when you seat a bullet long it wil...
- Mon Jul 19, 2010 3:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Starline .45 Colt Brass Arrived
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2845
Re: Starline .45 Colt Brass Arrived
My 32/20 order just got charged, if your looking for some guys. Right on time as was the 45/70's that came 2 months ago. Great brass and company.
- Sat Jul 17, 2010 6:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Remington 14 disassembly instructions?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3012
Re: Remington 14 disassembly instructions?
Its the rifle in 35rem. 22" barrel, walnut furniture, later sight (not the little wheel deal), SN 915xx. Found the secret to getting the forend, magazine and carrier off. This poor rifle was absolutely filthy and didn't look like much, but now that it is stripped and clean, it's not half bad. S...
- Sat Jul 17, 2010 4:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Remington 14 disassembly instructions?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3012
Re: Remington 14 disassembly instructions?
Thanks Danny, already found that one, just wanted to see if some one had instructions listed. By the way the .pdf doesn't work that great, replace it with .html and it will pop up for anyone else that needs it. Now anyone have listed instructions since I can't find that on google? Thanks Dave
- Sat Jul 17, 2010 3:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Remington 14 disassembly instructions?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3012
Remington 14 disassembly instructions?
Hey there all, bought a Remington 14 in 35 Rem. today when I went to look at a presafety Rossi 92. Does any one have disassembley instructions, as this thing is filthy! I know better than to try taking the bolt apart, but I need to get the slide away from the frame and get the forearm off in particu...
- Sat Jul 03, 2010 3:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - new ground hog rifle - what scope power?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2022
Re: OT - new ground hog rifle - what scope power?
I'm looking at a 5.5-22x56mm Nightforce for mine. Has the largest elevation adjustment for the big boys. Should be able to do 1000yds w/o angled bases. Look at badgers max 50 rings while your at it.....Dave
- Sun Jun 06, 2010 11:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: O/T Re15 and the 30-30
- Replies: 4
- Views: 790
Re: O/T Re15 and the 30-30
I got a great deal on a few thousand 180gr rn bullets a few years ago and combined with 30gr of R15, you couldn't ask for more out of any of the 30/30's I've tried them in. Sounds like your loads alittle light...Dave
- Sat May 29, 2010 10:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just slugged my NM Blackhawk 45 Colt.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2186
Re: Just slugged my NM Blackhawk 45 Colt.
Undersize is an understatement. I just did three of my rugers throats, two I had to use the .4480 pilot, and the third used a .4495. All much better now at .4525. Not hard at all to do yourself. Takes about 10 minutes per cylinder. You'll spend more time cleaning the reamer betweek cylinders than ac...
- Wed May 05, 2010 5:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: USFA Lightning copy strength
- Replies: 4
- Views: 882
Re: USFA Lightning copy strength
Thanks Hobie, what I needed to hear...Dave
- Wed May 05, 2010 2:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: USFA Lightning copy strength
- Replies: 4
- Views: 882
USFA Lightning copy strength
Hey all, just wondering what kind of stregth the USFA lightnings have. I'm not familiar with the locking mechanism on the Colt pumps. I'm looking for a companion to my Ruger 45's and would like to be able to feed it the same loads. (Not crazy heavy, but stout. 325's around 1000 to 1100 fps.) Just wa...
- Sat May 01, 2010 6:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gun Buy questions... need answers before tomorrow (Sun)...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1100
Re: Gun Buy questions... need answers before tomorrow (Sun)...
Saw a butchered 95 online go for around 500, lot worse than that one. Don't know about switching it over.
- Wed Apr 28, 2010 7:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT gotta brag/shout to the world!
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2326
Re: OT gotta brag/shout to the world!
Congrats, hope some of your luck rubs off, I'm waiting to hear if I get a Maine moose permit on June 1st.
- Mon Apr 26, 2010 3:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Possible new handgun purchase.
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1660
Re: OT- Possible new handgun purchase.
Another option is one of the Smith 21's that came out a few years ago if you don't mine the fixed sights. Real world prices are $600 and under if you look around. Have to deal with the lawyer lock though....
- Sun Apr 25, 2010 9:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Ever have a dog with Trigeminal Neuritis? (updated)
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2265
Re: OT: Ever have a dog with Trigeminal Neuritis, or "Drop Jaw"?
That does sound very much like Bells Palsy in humans, except its the Facial nerve (cranial nerve 7) that causes Bells Palsy instead of the Trigeminal (cranial nerve 5). Good luck with your pooch, I like my two more than most people.
- Thu Apr 22, 2010 10:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 22LR underlever advice
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1596
Re: 22LR underlever advice
It's all in what exactly your looking for. I have a 39A Golden Mountie that I love to death. It's definantly a traditional levergun, which is what appeals to me. On the other hand I got my Dad a Browning BL22 Grade II for his birthday this year, and with the fancy wood and engraving its a Caddilac o...
- Thu Apr 22, 2010 7:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning 53 question.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1046
Re: Browning 53 question.
Excuse me Medicdave, but Chuck, is your '53 a Winchester or Browning. I tried some Remington factory cast loads and wasn't satisfied with the results at all. I haven't slugged the barrel and I'm working on components. It's amazing how individual guns are even in small lots like these Browning 53's....
- Tue Apr 20, 2010 3:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning 53 question.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1046
Browning 53 question.
Hey all, last time home I picked up a purty little Browning 53 in 32wcf. I found a box of remington 100gr lfn at one of the local shops to try it out while I was waiting for brass, dies, and a mould to come in because I can't have a new toy and not shoot it lol. So now we've lead up to the issue. Wh...
- Fri Mar 05, 2010 8:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning 92 in .44 magnum
- Replies: 7
- Views: 944
Re: Browning 92 in .44 magnum
Thats a very good price, from what I've seen. If you don't want it, let me know and I'll get it...Dave