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by GunnyMack
Sat Dec 31, 2016 1:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 6x48 Filler Screws for Sights & Scopes: How to Shorten Them
Replies: 17
Views: 1875

Re: 6x48 Filler Screws for Sights & Scopes: How to Shorten T

I was showed/ taught how to make a very simple holder, I'll try to explain. 2 pieces of thin stock, brass or steel works best. 1/16" thick. Drill holes through 1 end, D&T 1 of the holes, screw together. This allows the holder to pivot. Opposite end drill hole in one plate( per screw size) s...
by GunnyMack
Sat Dec 31, 2016 7:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: And we wonder why the country is the way it is
Replies: 5
Views: 626

And we wonder why the country is the way it is

Some of these are quite humorous, others just plain dumb.

http://www.dumblaws.com/
by GunnyMack
Sat Dec 31, 2016 5:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Romans Beat the Swiss
Replies: 3
Views: 878

Re: The Romans Beat the Swiss

Knife silver? Is that pewter?
Just imagine what could have been if the Romans weren't poisoning themselves with all the lead they consumed.
Lead wine glasses, lead pipes, lead oxide for women's make up.
by GunnyMack
Fri Dec 30, 2016 5:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Many big guns
Replies: 12
Views: 1049

Re: Many big guns

Yes Grizz the guns were bore sighted to hit same POI, but I remember somewhere that some pilots would have them cross.
I have seen those gun camera clips, great stuff!
The bomber crews were taught how to shoot skeet before going over seas. They learned how to lead a target.
by GunnyMack
Fri Dec 30, 2016 5:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: All black Bobcats are only found in Florida & New Brunswick
Replies: 7
Views: 1136

Re: All black Bobcats are only found in Florida & New Brunsw

They are most likely what's known as Melanistic, kind of the reverse of albino.
by GunnyMack
Fri Dec 30, 2016 4:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Levergun for "The Sons of JReed"
Replies: 41
Views: 6860

Re: Another Levergun for "The Sons of JReed"

That's a fantastic idea for the boys! Makes me proud that you did that for someone else's kids! My hat is off to you sir! Those old Ithaca's were fun guns. I can remember shooting lots of tree rats with that same gun a buddy of mine has. Sore shoulder, you could have a rough chamber, roll up some em...
by GunnyMack
Fri Dec 30, 2016 4:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Brand new lever gun delivered to my door today...
Replies: 11
Views: 1489

Re: Brand new lever gun delivered to my door today...

My RWS 350 will do 1200 with light pellets, if memory serves anything under 7.5 grains would go super sonic. I got best accuracy with 8-8.5 grainers. Beman pellets were best.
by GunnyMack
Thu Dec 29, 2016 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First Shots
Replies: 6
Views: 629

Re: First Shots

Getting older just means you have more experience!

Uncle Jack(96) aka Santa with a slug gun always said
" youth and enthusiasm will never beat age and treachery "
by GunnyMack
Thu Dec 29, 2016 5:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Many big guns
Replies: 12
Views: 1049

Re: Many big guns

Years ago my dad and I went to the Reno air races. Now if ya like warbirds this is the place to be! There is nothing on the planet like the roar of big radial engines at full throttle 100' off the ground goin for broke around the course! Mustangs,Corsairs, Hawker Sea Fury's, man oh man! Then you thi...
by GunnyMack
Thu Dec 29, 2016 5:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "4 Ways Having a CCW Made Me a Better Person"
Replies: 3
Views: 533

Re: "4 Ways Having a CCW Made Me a Better Person"

I'm always surprised by how the gun culture ( hate that term{libatards coined it I'm sure}) is so down to earth. Take your average gun show, couple thousand folks in a small venue shuffling along looking ,and if ya bump into someone the apologies fly, it's never fists or words or threats. Now if ya ...
by GunnyMack
Thu Dec 29, 2016 5:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First Shots
Replies: 6
Views: 629

Re: First Shots

CRS, looks like you got a new buddy to help ya load and shoot all your ammo!

Always nice to hear of new shooters enjoying themselves! Now that's a 'boy meets girl' story ya can believe in!!
by GunnyMack
Thu Dec 29, 2016 5:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First Shots
Replies: 6
Views: 629

Re: First Shots

Way to stick with it Griff! Looks like you were gettin dialed in!
by GunnyMack
Thu Dec 29, 2016 4:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Successful Hunting Today, but not me!
Replies: 11
Views: 1335

Re: Successful Hunting Today, but not me!

I watched a golden eagle carry off a gut pile from a buddies elk in Colorado, it landed amongst a bunch of buzzards. They scattered it grabbed the guts and got off the ground, flew out of sight. THAT is a big bird!!
by GunnyMack
Thu Dec 29, 2016 5:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Successful Hunting Today, but not me!
Replies: 11
Views: 1335

Re: Successful Hunting Today, but not me!

I saw a baldy feeding on a fresh road kill deer, it's head was red from body cavity blood.
It was standing on the rib cage with a look of 'don't F with me!'
We have one hanging around our club fishing property. So much for the 950 trout we stocked!
by GunnyMack
Wed Dec 28, 2016 5:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry is threading a lever gun
Replies: 27
Views: 2686

Re: Henry is threading a lever gun

Buddy of mine has a Contender 44 barrel that he sticks a can on, you can shoot it with out hearing protection.

My 77/22 and CB's you can hear the firing pin hit the case head. Tree rats beware!
by GunnyMack
Wed Dec 28, 2016 5:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New 410 is a keeper!
Replies: 29
Views: 3442

Re: New 410 is a keeper!

Let me know come March what ya got.
by GunnyMack
Wed Dec 28, 2016 5:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Like New" Savage 99A in .250-3000, Initial Range Report
Replies: 11
Views: 1594

Re: "Like New" Savage 99A in .250-3000, Initial Range Report

Yeah 7, that wood is quite orange! But it matches front & rear, maybe look for replacement wood? To strip it and refinish it is going to be labor, then of course you need to find the color you like. What does the barrel channel look like? Is it orange too? I'd start by stripping the barrel chann...
by GunnyMack
Tue Dec 27, 2016 8:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: suggestions for a WOODS GUN?
Replies: 46
Views: 4610

Re: suggestions for a WOODS GUN?

I bought a single six in 32 for one purpose, to convert it to 44 special. John Gallager and I were in gunsmith school together, he was converting SBH's to 5 shot guns in a cartridge based from 348 win case. I was interested it a small frame conversion so we did it. It used to live in my fishing vest...
by GunnyMack
Tue Dec 27, 2016 4:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New 410 is a keeper!
Replies: 29
Views: 3442

Re: New 410 is a keeper!

What brand are your 28's?
I have a couple hunnerd but always looking for more. I prefer AA's.
Now I'm looking to collect some 410's since I dusted off the press.
by GunnyMack
Tue Dec 27, 2016 4:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Two Marlins, a Browning and some thumb busters
Replies: 15
Views: 2046

Re: Two Marlins, a Browning and some thumb busters

I have seen too many chrono's shot so I bought a 'cheap' one!
by GunnyMack
Tue Dec 27, 2016 3:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: US Firearms revolvers vs Colt revolvers
Replies: 10
Views: 1313

Re: US Firearms revolvers vs Colt revolvers

Though I don't own either, I'm sure they each have their strong points. Colt is after all a Colt. Ya get what ya pay for. Although the new manufacture USF probably has better steel, but then again you never know. I like my Rugers fine, would I buy another brand? Sure. Like they say, opinions are lik...
by GunnyMack
Tue Dec 27, 2016 3:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Got On The Scales This Morning
Replies: 27
Views: 2232

Re: I Got On The Scales This Morning

Do the math, see how much you weigh in GRAINS! Then maybe you won't feel so bad...
by GunnyMack
Tue Dec 27, 2016 6:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If anyone has any doubts - 44WCF /44-40 on deer
Replies: 57
Views: 12018

Re: If anyone has any doubts - 44WCF /44-40 on deer

If a 22 LR will kill just about any reasonable large animal, the 25-20 will as well( I shot a few deer with mine) so will 32 s&w so there is no reason why the 44/40 can't & won't do it better! Just hit the animal RIGHT and lights out. Great topic , the proof is in the pictures! The train loa...
by GunnyMack
Mon Dec 26, 2016 4:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry's in .327 Federal
Replies: 5
Views: 807

Re: Henry's in .327 Federal

Lipsey's has them listed on their site but no idea if they have stock...
by GunnyMack
Mon Dec 26, 2016 6:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry's in .327 Federal
Replies: 5
Views: 807

Re: Henry's in .327 Federal

Just looked at Henry website, they do have it listed.
Maybe they haven't released them yet?
by GunnyMack
Mon Dec 26, 2016 5:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 94 'classic' rifle
Replies: 10
Views: 2112

Re: 94 'classic' rifle

by GunnyMack
Sun Dec 25, 2016 7:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tire chains
Replies: 30
Views: 3999

Re: Tire chains

My '08 Jeep Rubicon has factory lockers, have only needs to lock all 4 one time. We were logging and I offered to carry the saws & gas up into the woods. I went behind our skidder so if I got stuck I could get pulled out. Had about a foot of snow with a layer of ice under it. Only had to get pul...
by GunnyMack
Sun Dec 25, 2016 4:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nice Tomahawks....
Replies: 18
Views: 1149

Re: Nice Tomahawks....

Those are fantastic!
I might have to get out my credit card!
by GunnyMack
Sun Dec 25, 2016 4:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tire chains
Replies: 30
Views: 3999

Re: Tire chains

The gumbo mud in Colorado can be like Vaseline and axle grease with a bit of sand thrown in, chains are a must! I found out the hard way, coon hunting landlords corn fields on night, took my eye off the road for a split second, next thing I knew I was crawling out the passenger side window after sli...
by GunnyMack
Sun Dec 25, 2016 12:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Christmas eve crafting
Replies: 9
Views: 999

Re: Christmas eve crafting

Had to post pics from phone of net.
by GunnyMack
Sun Dec 25, 2016 12:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Christmas eve crafting
Replies: 9
Views: 999

Re: Christmas eve crafting

Nice little blade!

Although I wasn't making knives, I did spend the past couple days making trout nets.
by GunnyMack
Sun Dec 25, 2016 12:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ...never did trust electronic safe locks...!
Replies: 48
Views: 4420

Re: ...never did trust electronic safe locks...!

Take battery out, wait a few minutes reinstall battery and try it? Might need to reset itself?
by GunnyMack
Sun Dec 25, 2016 11:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 25-35
Replies: 31
Views: 3435

Re: 25-35

Crown is the important part for sure. What also concerns me is getting the original rifling and liner riffling in proper alignment. I know a1/4" jump isn't much if alignment is off but could still defeat the accuracy potential. Is the liner crowned and the original free bored? That kind of defe...
by GunnyMack
Sun Dec 25, 2016 9:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NRA members shipping discount from FedEx...!
Replies: 6
Views: 793

Re: NRA members shipping discount from FedEx...!

Hmm,
Six you may be on to something BUT I would also say the same to FW!
by GunnyMack
Sun Dec 25, 2016 9:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New 410 is a keeper!
Replies: 29
Views: 3442

Re: New 410 is a keeper!

Rusty, you will find CZ's in 28, I thought about getting one but my Red Label covers that. I bet you will find an 870 a heck of a lot easier, probably cheaper too! The 28 is very under appreciated! I use mine quite often. My best scores in skeet have been with a 28. I shoot it for American trap, and...
by GunnyMack
Sun Dec 25, 2016 8:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just wanted to say..
Replies: 10
Views: 935

Re: Just wanted to say..

Merry Christmas from a not so old fanny burp!
by GunnyMack
Sun Dec 25, 2016 8:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Merry Christmas Guys
Replies: 13
Views: 996

Re: Merry Christmas Guys

Merry Christmas!
Happy New Year!
by GunnyMack
Sun Dec 25, 2016 6:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Our Little Fox Buddy Is Getting Brave
Replies: 25
Views: 2588

Re: Our Little Fox Buddy Is Getting Brave

I saw a special that compared dogs to wolves. It seems we as a species have bred our dogs to be problem solvers. Wolves do not possess the ability to figure out simple problems. A dog was shown food under a small box, it almost instantly flipped it and got the food. The wolf was shown same box and i...
by GunnyMack
Sat Dec 24, 2016 5:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Two Marlins, a Browning and some thumb busters
Replies: 15
Views: 2046

Re: Two Marlins, a Browning and some thumb busters

Amazon search Chronograph, the first one in the list. It's on sale for $79.99!
Desc says Ballistic prescision chronograph
by GunnyMack
Sat Dec 24, 2016 5:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry is threading a lever gun
Replies: 27
Views: 2686

Re: Henry is threading a lever gun

I'm wondering if other makers were working on new designs but we're holding out because of the election?
If( God forbid) the other side won they could have just not announced new lines...
Just a thought.
by GunnyMack
Sat Dec 24, 2016 3:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Merry Christmas
Replies: 17
Views: 2073

Re: Merry Christmas

One of the best things is being able to say

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

This PC stuff has to STOP.

To one and all, GOD bless us!
by GunnyMack
Sat Dec 24, 2016 12:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 25-35
Replies: 31
Views: 3435

Re: 25-35

It should work!
by GunnyMack
Sat Dec 24, 2016 12:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Two Marlins, a Browning and some thumb busters
Replies: 15
Views: 2046

Re: Two Marlins, a Browning and some thumb busters

I bought a Caldwell chrono from Amazon, it links to iPhone, (via wire) can keep whole strings, many groups, and notes all on the phone.
If memory serves, $89.99.
by GunnyMack
Sat Dec 24, 2016 12:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dreary morning
Replies: 7
Views: 1250

Re: Dreary morning

It rained all morning, still dreary but the birds were plentiful and the Ithaca cleared his throat 4 times, today the hens flew and the roosters held. I was alone other then the dog. She grabbed 2 roosters, had to take them away from the chocolate maw, both flew but I didn't shoot since I needed to ...
by GunnyMack
Sat Dec 24, 2016 12:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry is threading a lever gun
Replies: 27
Views: 2686

Re: Henry is threading a lever gun

The biggest thing is you don't gain any more velocity after 16-18" in rimfires and shotguns.
by GunnyMack
Sat Dec 24, 2016 7:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 25-35
Replies: 31
Views: 3435

Re: 25-35

Are you looking to change caliber or is it already a 25-35? You just want a new bore? Should work fine, but I've never done a re bore. I know it works fine on rimfires. I have heard large bores can be done. If not changing calibers, I doubt any of the internals will need to be changed or worked. Be ...
by GunnyMack
Sat Dec 24, 2016 7:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dreary morning
Replies: 7
Views: 1250

Dreary morning

I'm taking a page from Pisgah, UGLY gun. The club I belong to has X amount of birds to stock thru the season, today we are putting out birds. Not wanting to take my Red Label or my CZ out in the rain I decided to grab my Ithaca single barrel lever hammer gun. When I got it it was a rusty mess, wood ...
by GunnyMack
Sat Dec 24, 2016 6:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Two Marlins, a Browning and some thumb busters
Replies: 15
Views: 2046

Re: Two Marlins, a Browning and some thumb busters

Welcome aboard!
Not only is the 357 a different animal, so is the 41.
I have an old model Blackhawk in 41 and a Henry to match.
Very nice gathering of irons!!
by GunnyMack
Sat Dec 24, 2016 6:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Our Little Fox Buddy Is Getting Brave
Replies: 25
Views: 2588

Re: Our Little Fox Buddy Is Getting Brave

It is quite likely Mr Fox does not have rabies, distemper or mange- YET ! It's always a possibility. Sure he is getting 3 hots & a cot in your neighborhood but he is not acting the way a fox should- keep an eye on your pets. As for deer, I had a doe, called her Scabby because she showed up with ...